Flood alarm in MV: Current levels of the Baltic Sea in focus!

Flood alarm in MV: Current levels of the Baltic Sea in focus!

Rostock, Deutschland - On June 27, 2025, the situation on the waters of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania remains tense. The water levels on the Baltic Sea, including Wismar, Warnemünde and Greifswald, are still being observed closely. A current survey of Ostsee-Zeitung shows that the mean values ​​for low and flood in Warnemünde are 407 cm and 617 cm. The highest flood level was measured there with 770 cm on November 13, 1872. It is gratifying to know that the responsible authorities are well prepared for possible storm surges.

The different storm surge classes ensure additional clarity: a storm surge is defined as a water level of 1.00 to 1.25 meters above the middle water level. Values ​​over 1.50 meters are intended for heavier storm surges. The last major storm surge, which caused over 56 million euros in damage in October last year, underlined the importance of effective warning systems again. In the latest list of defects in the city of Sassnitz, a financial requirement of around 42 million euros is approved for the restoration of the infrastructure, including around 6 million euros for the compensation measures on beaches.

Current flood developments

At the same time, the flood situation on the Elbe in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district shows a relaxed situation. Until Tuesday evening, the water level in Dömitz was 5.45 meters, which corresponds to alarm level 1. In Boizenburg, too, the values ​​rose at 5.20 meters, but the experts have a firm grip on the location, such as

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The risk of flooding is a topic that is not only locally, but also globally important. According to Statista , floods are among the most common natural disasters. They have made up almost 37 percent of all natural disasters since 2000. Climate change plays a central role here, since a warmer atmosphere can store more water, which leads to more frequent and more intensive heavy rain events.

In Germany, around 7.6 percent of all addresses are now exposed to statistical flood risk, which underlines the need for a consistent expansion of flood protection. The experiences from the devastating flood disaster 2021 show that our infrastructure and society are particularly vulnerable. In order to minimize future damage, it is important to take natural retention rooms into account and pursue strategic planning.

Overall, the situation in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania remains exciting, and the preparations of the responsible authorities show that you have a good hand even in stormy times. It is important to keep your eyes open and strategically face the challenges of climate change.