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Red alert: High water levels on the Baltic Sea on October 24, 2025!
On October 24th, 2025, an article shows the current water levels of the Baltic Sea in Wismar and other cities in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania as well as storm surge warnings.
Red alert: High water levels on the Baltic Sea on October 24, 2025!
On October 24, 2025, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania will look at the current water levels in the Baltic Sea and regional waters. As the Baltic Sea newspaper reported, the water levels at various measuring stations in Wismar, Warnemünde, Althagen, Barth, Stralsund, Sassnitz and Greifswald are important. To understand the meaning of the values, we should look at the terms “Mean Low Water” (MNW) and “Mean High Water” (MHW). For Warnemünde the MNW is 407 cm, while the MHW is 617 cm. The highest flood level ever measured in Warnemünde was 770 cm, recorded on November 13, 1872. In contrast, the lowest level was 332 cm on October 18, 1967.
Storm surges are part of regional history in autumn. They are divided into four classes: A storm surge begins at 1.00 m above the mean water level and extends to very severe storm surges over 2.00 m. Information via cable channels such as radio, television, sirens and web services ensure that the population is warned quickly. These warning voices are particularly important as a recent severe storm surge caused immense damage amounting to 56 million euros. The city of Sassnitz was particularly affected, reporting a financial need of around 42 million euros to restore the infrastructure and an additional six million euros to compensate for sand losses on beaches and dunes.
Current water levels in the region
The latest measurements from different locations are of great importance for residents. Here is an overview of the water levels today:
| Places | Water level (cm) | Difference to mean water (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Zingst | 516 | 9 |
| Bodstedt | 518 | 8 |
| Ralswiek | 516 | 8 |
| Stralsund (Knieperteich) | 243 | -4 |
| Ribnitz | 506 | 4 |
| Bathroom brown | 607 | -14 |
As the Level pot MV further informed, the water level in Bodstedt is 518 cm and the level in Zingst is 516 cm, slightly above the mean water level. In contrast, some smaller water bodies have negative deviations, which could indicate a worrying trend. In Diedrichshagen, for example, the water level is only 34 cm and is therefore 16 cm below the mean water level. Such values illustrate the diversity of the water situation and the need to monitor water levels carefully.
The deviations in the water levels make it clear that the issue of flooding and its management is still a priority in the region. The responsible authorities have their hands full in order to be able to react to changes in a timely manner.
It remains to be seen how the water levels develop in the coming period. The population should therefore be prepared, because where water rises, something could soon happen. Stay informed, dear readers, and stay ready for the next updates!