Flood risk in Torgau: Elbe reaches alarm level 3!
Flood risk in Torgau: Elbe reaches alarm level 3!
The focus is on today's day, May 13, 2025, the levels of the Elbe near Torgau. The river, as one of the largest in Europe, arises in the Czech Republic and flows through East Germany to the North Sea, where it flows near Brunsbüttel. Important cities along the Elbe include Dresden, Dessau, Magdeburg, Wittenberge and Torgau. There are currently no flood warnings for Saxony, but the corresponding levels are still observed and documented. LVZ increasing water levels are important.The levels in Torgau are crucial for the assessment of the flood risk. From a level of 740 cm, alarm level 3 is proclaimed, which represents the second highest risk level. However, if the water level is raised to 780 cm or more, alarm level 4, the highest warning level, and there is an acute danger situation.
alarm levels and their meaning
In Saxony, four alarm levels apply that mark different situations:
- alarm level 1: Small flood - start of excess.
- alarm level 2: medium flood - flooding from grassland, excess to dike foot.
- alarm level 3: large floods - flooding of individual properties, streets, cellars.
- alarm level 4: very large flood - flooding of larger areas in built -up areas.
These levels are called out by the responsible lower water authority. The challenges in flood management demand regular controls and, if necessary, immediate measures.
A value of 164 cm is determined for the period from November 1, 2010 to October 31, 2020. During the same period, the highest flood level (HHW) was 949 cm, which was recorded on August 18, 2002. The average flood (MHW) was 503 cm, while the lowest low water level (NNW) was 20 cm. The highest shipping water level (HSW) near Torgau was documented at 620 cm.public warning and security measures
In the event of floods, warnings are spread about different channels. These include radio, television, speaker cars, sirens and digital platforms such as websites, warning apps and social media. In addition, personal warnings and the use of digital advertising boards are planned to inform and protect the population in good time.
Development and provision of information about floods are essential in Saxony that the education about the dangers of floods always expands. The flood centers and registration services work closely together to offer a timely alarm and information service so that people in the affected regions can be informed at an early stage. More on Environment Saxony .
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