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Danger of flooding in Rinteln: Current water levels on the Weser at a glance!
Find out the current water levels of the Weser in Hameln and Rinteln as well as the flood warnings for Lower Saxony.
Danger of flooding in Rinteln: Current water levels on the Weser at a glance!
On July 15, 2025, the situation along the Weser is tense: flooding is already forecast in Rinteln. The water levels clearly show which critical limits have been reached and where the first streets could be under water. The Weser, which comes from the rivers Werra and Fulda near Hann. Münden flows through several important cities, including Hameln, Minden, Bremen and Bremerhaven. But today the focus is entirely on Rinteln.
Current flood warnings are in circulation for Lower Saxony, and the water levels speak for themselves. Hartler Straße is already affected by flooding at a level of around 525 cm, while the areas below Woolworth and Brückentor are under water from a level of 486 cm. Fortunately, those responsible have taken many monitoring and prevention measures since 1946, when the highest water level of 738 cm was measured.
The location on site
The current water levels and their development are crucial. A mean water level (MW) of 219 cm was determined for Rinteln between 1996 and 2006. The mean low water level (MNW) was originally set at 121 cm. If we look at the reasons for the residents' attention, it quickly becomes clear that the water levels are crucial: from 560 cm there is a risk of major flooding, which everyone in Rinteln and the surrounding area naturally takes seriously.
- Pegelstand Rinteln:
- 486 cm: Fläche unterhalb Woolworth/Brückentor betroffen
- 500 cm: Weser tritt über die Ufer
- 525 cm: Hartler Straße: Durchfahrt gesperrt
- 540 cm: Zufahrt WoMo-Stellplatz unter Wasser
- 550 cm: Dankerser Straße: Durchfahrt gesperrt
- 560 cm: Gefahr größerer Überschwemmung
Overview of water levels in the region
But Rinteln is not the only one affected. The water levels in other places along the Weser also give cause for concern:
| Location | Current water level | Medium level | Current condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hann. Münden | 147cm | 164cm | 10% below the mean |
| Karlshafen | 114cm | 155cm | 26% below the mean |
| Hamelin | 116cm | 166cm | 30% below mean and rising |
| Vlotho | 151cm | 198cm | 23% below mean and rising |
| Porta Westfalica | 147cm | 200cm | 26% below mean, falling |
| Intschede | 38cm | 141cm | 73% below mean and rising |
| Brake | 60cm | 52cm | 15% above mean, rising |
Flood warnings are issued by various institutions, such as the flood control center. Information is distributed via radio, television, sound trucks, sirens, websites and social media. This means that residents receive current and reliable information so that they can act in a timely manner.
Let us remain optimistic that the preparations and warning systems are effective and that the people in and around Rinteln are protected as best as possible. It is crucial to be attentive and closely monitor developments, as nature has its own laws.