Flood warning in Rinteln: water levels on the Weser are rising dramatically!

Flood warning in Rinteln: water levels on the Weser are rising dramatically!

On September 6, 2025, there is a risk of flooding along the Weser in northern Germany. The current water levels are cause for concern, particularly in and around Rinteln. The Weser, which comes from the rivers Werra and Fulda near Hann. Münden arises and flows through well-known cities such as Hameln, Minden and Bremen before flowing into the North Sea. Current warnings for Lower Saxony make it clear: it is important to be vigilant.

As the Schaumburger Zeitung reports, the water levels in Rinteln are rising. At a water level of around 525 cm, Hartler Straße is already affected, resulting in the passage being closed. Critical levels are already reached at 486 cm when certain areas, such as below Woolworth, are flooded. At 500 cm, the Weser overflows its banks and poses a serious danger. At 560 cm, major flooding could occur, which could affect large parts of the city.

Current water levels of the Weser

According to the latest data from Wetteronline, the mean water level (MW) for the Weser near Rinteln is 219 cm. In comparison, the mean low water value (MNW) is 121 cm and the mean high water value (MHW) is 563 cm. The highest flood level ever measured in Rinteln was 738 cm, and even today the situation with the water level of 525 cm is extremely worrying.

At the same time, a similar picture can be seen in other cities along the Weser. The level in Hamelin is around 60 cm, which is 63 percent below the average. In Porta Westfalica and Vlotho the water levels at 101 cm and 101 cm are also well below the historical average. These steamer trips and flood warnings are not only relevant for Rinteln, but also affect the entire Weser river landscape.

Flood warnings and safety

The warnings are issued by various institutions, in particular by the flood center, which disseminates current data and information through various channels. These include radio, television, sirens and warning apps such as NINA and Katwarn. It is advisable to regularly inform yourself about such platforms in order to be able to react to impending dangers in a timely manner. The flood warning levels range from alert level 1 for small floods to alert level 4 for very large floods.

In the current flood situation, it is important that residents remain particularly vigilant. The water levels in Lower Saxony show that out of 99 water levels, 28 are experiencing low water levels and 52 are below the normal range. This emerges from the reports from NDR, which summarize the water levels across the entire region and thus represent an important source of information.

In order to help residents as best as possible, precise monitoring of water levels plays a crucial role. The flood situation remains tense and while meteorologists monitor the weather situation, it is recommended to prepare for potential changes.

In summary, it can be said that the situation along the Weser must be taken seriously. The current measurements and the associated warnings show that the population in Rinteln and the surrounding area should be on guard to protect themselves and their property. Further information and current water levels can be found on the website of Schaumburger Zeitung, WetterOnline and NDR.