Be careful, floods! Current water levels on the Baltic Sea checked!

Be careful, floods! Current water levels on the Baltic Sea checked!

Today, June 24, 2025, is all about the topic of floods on the Baltic Sea. Storm surges are a recurring event that cause fluctuations in water levels. The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency recorded that a total of five storm surges occurred between July 2022 and June 2023, while there were even seven in the 2021/2022 season. In contrast, lower water levels were less frequent, with only two low water events in the 2022/2023 season, compared to four in the previous season, as [kn-online.de].

The storm surge phenomenon is classified into different categories: A “storm surge” is already considered to be between 1.00 and 1.25 meters above the mean water level. A medium storm surge is 1.25 to 1.50 meters, while severe storm surges are between 1.50 and 2.00 meters. Particularly critical situations arise in very severe storm surges that can rise to over 2.00 meters. This illustrates how important it is to calculate and monitor water levels on the German Baltic Sea coast.

Current water levels and their meaning

The current water levels of the Baltic Sea and its currents show that the level today is 476 cm, which means 28 cm below the mean water level. For comparison: The Trave today reaches 505 cm with a difference of 6 cm to the mean water. The water level on the Elbe is 656 cm, which is 27 cm above the mean water level. These figures illustrate the importance of precise monitoring in order to issue timely warnings and take appropriate action. On the website hsi-sh.de These water levels can be read continuously and provide important information about the situation on site.

The population is usually warned via flood control centers, which operate within the framework of the Civil Protection and Disaster Relief Act (ZSKG). The warning channels are diverse: be it via radio, television, digital platforms or even personal messages. During storm surges, it is advisable to take certain precautions, such as turning off electricity and gas, securing important items on higher floors, and having emergency kits with food and water on hand.

Behavior during storm surges

It is particularly important to avoid the bank areas and, in an emergency, to seek shelter on higher floors in good time. Emergency numbers such as 112 for the fire department and 110 for the police should be well known and used quickly in an emergency. A strong flood not only poses risks for people, but also has a major impact on the surrounding area and existing infrastructure. This is a topic that will continue to be of great importance in the future and whose developments we will continue to monitor closely.

Overall, it can be said that the Baltic Sea and its water levels represent a dynamic and important topic that is important for both residents and visitors. So stay alert and informed!