Flood alarm on the Elbe: What the current level values mean!

Flood alarm on the Elbe: What the current level values mean!

Schöna, Deutschland - Today, on February 4, 2025, there are current reports in Saxony about the water level of the Elbe. Various levels are measured to observe the course of the water and possible flood risks. The Elbe is one of the largest rivers in Europe and runs through important cities such as Dresden, Dessau, Magdeburg and Wittenberge before it flows into the North Sea at Brunsbüttel.

like sächsische.de are reported, Especialy When IT Comes to Flood Warning Systems. The "medium low water" level (MNW) for the Elbe near Schöna is 82 cm, while the value for "medium flood" (MHW) was recorded at 505 cm, based on the data from November 1, 2010 to October 31, 2020.

alarm levels and flood warnings

Special attention applies to the alarm levels for floods in Saxony. These are categorized as follows:

• alarm level 1: Small flood - start of the excavation.
• alarm level 2: Medium flood - flooding of grassland, excess to dike foot.
• alarm level 3: Large flood - flooding of individual properties, streets, cellars.
• alarm level 4: Very large flood - flooding of larger areas, including streets in built -up areas.

The last update of the water levels was on February 4, 2025 at 8:15 a.m. (CET) in accordance with the information from Environment.sachsen.de . According to information, the current water level has exceeded the guidelines for the alarm levels, which indicates a potential flood tendency. It has been observed that the water level has increased by more than 5 cm in the last two hours.

flood damage and data integration

In the context of flood prevention, the Howas 21 database is important, which provides information on flood damage. According to Howas 21 , this international database focuses on the continuous integration of flood damage data from various areas in order to enable a better prediction and assessment of the risks. Howas 21 currently contains 8329 data records on flood damage from Germany and Austria.

This comprehensive data not only contributes to the correct assessment of current dangers, but are also essential for planning retention measures and public relations. Close cooperation between different institutions is necessary to improve the warnings of floods and minimize potential damage.

The flood center offers information about warning channels such as radio, television, speaker cars and warning apps to inform the population about acute dangers in good time. If you have any questions about the level data, interested citizens can contact the LHWZ registration center.