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Flood alarm on the Baltic Sea: Current water levels for the Bay of Lübeck
Current water levels and flood warnings in the Bay of Lübeck: Information about the water level on New Year's Eve 2025.
Flood alarm on the Baltic Sea: Current water levels for the Bay of Lübeck
The Baltic Sea, also known as the Baltic Sea, is causing increased water levels along the German coast today, December 30, 2025. The current water levels in the Bay of Lübeck are recorded at the measuring stations in Heiligenhafen, Marienleuchte (Fehmarn), Neustadt (Ostholstein) and Wismar ln-online.de reported.
Current forecasts from the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency show that water levels in the Bay of Lübeck are expected to rise by 45 to 90 centimeters by Tuesday evening. However, there could be volatility in levels in the following days, with deviations of up to -20 cm to +80 cm during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, as shown in the data from BSH was determined.
Water levels and flood warnings
The most important water levels are defined as mean low water (MNW) and mean high water (MHW). For Neustadt these are 386 cm and 630 cm respectively. Historically, the highest flood level of 782 cm was recorded on November 13, 1872, while the lowest water level of 282 cm was recorded on December 16, 1873, the article states ln-online.de.
There are clearly defined flood warning levels in Lower Saxony: Alert level 1 signals small floods, while level 4 indicates very large floods. The warnings are communicated through various channels - from radio and television to warning apps and social media, as outlined in the article.
Impact and further information
The hydrological situation on the German Baltic Sea coast is monitored regularly and monthly reports contain data on water levels and water temperatures. Storm surges and storm low tide events are also analyzed to better understand the weather conditions, as on the website bsh.de is described.
In summary, it can be said that the situation on the Baltic Sea is currently being monitored. People on the coast should prepare for the coming days and keep an eye on the weather forecasts, while at the same time the authorities do everything they can to inform citizens about any flood risks in a timely manner.