Sturmflut Detlef meets North Sea coast: levels rise dramatically!

Sturmflut Detlef meets North Sea coast: levels rise dramatically!

Violent storm surges have reached the North Sea coast in Germany and the weather remains uncomfortable. On October 5, 2025, this warned Federal Office for Sea shipping and hydrography In front of level stands that are up to two meters above the middle flood. The regions of Ems, Weser and Elbe are primarily affected, where the effects of the stormy weather are clearly noticeable. Together with the German Weather Service, the gusts of wind up to 100 km/h awaits, will be expected with heavy rain for the coming days.

The storm surge already has a significant impact on ferry traffic in northern Germany. In particular, the connections to the islands of Amrum and Föhr are severely impaired, with numerous delays and failures. In some cases, such as between Schlüttsiel and the Halligen, the ferry operation was completely discontinued, such as the Wyker steamship shipping company reported. The operation between Rostock and the Danish Gedser also had to be completely stopped due to the storm situations.

Damage and injuries by storm

The weather conditions can not only disturb, but also be dangerous. In several federal states, there were power failures, and the local authorities recommend keeping distance from dikes, ports and promenades. In the southern Black Forest, a fallen tree seriously injured two people who were in a vehicle. In Bad Sobernheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, an angler was hit by a falling branch and had to be taken to the hospital with a rescue helicopter. Such incidents show how seriously the current situation should be taken.

In Schleswig-Holstein, windsurfers have discovered the high waves on the North Sea island of Sylt, but security there is constantly in danger in view of the severe weather warnings. Sometimes you can convert the bad into something good, but in mind the dangers of such a situation should always be present.

The situation in other regions

The storm surges are not only limited to Germany; Storm deep “Detlef” also caused chaos in Norway and Scotland. There are tens of thousands of households without electricity, and passengers at the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport have to expect around 150 painted flights. While the coastal regions of Germany are under water, the fish market and other low areas in Hamburg had to be temporarily evacuated.

How long the storm will last is uncertain, but by Monday, persistent rain and cool, damp air masses are expected. This could not only tighten the location along the coasts, but also have effects in the Alpine region, where from a height of 1,500 meters with fresh snow. The coming days will be decisive for how the situation in the affected regions will develop.