Storm floods on the Baltic Sea: Is your coast in danger today?

Storm floods on the Baltic Sea: Is your coast in danger today?

Neumünster, Deutschland - The Baltic Sea is known for its rough lake and changeable weather conditions. Today, July 5, 2025, there are again updated values ​​to the water levels that bring us closer to the current conditions. The warnings of possible storm surges are top priority this season too. According to the latest reports from Kieler Nachrichten , storm surges on the Baltic Sea are not uncommon. From July 2022 to June 2023 there were a total of five striking storm surges, and in the previous season there were even seven Kieler Nachrichten .

storm surge and their classification

storm floods are divided into different classes, depending on the water level above the middle water level. Here are the most important categories:

• storm surge: 1.00 to 1.25 meters
• Middle storm surge: 1.25 to 1.50 meters
• heavy storm surge: 1.50 to 2.00 meters
• very severe storm surge: over 2.00 meters

In the winter of 2021/2022, the situation was particularly dramatic: During this time there were 16 storm surges, which corresponds to the three -time average. These storm floods occurred in chains, which means that consecutive events were registered within 48 hours Yacht.de .

Current water levels

What to do when the floods rise? The water levels at different locations show that the situation should be taken seriously. The water level on the North Sea is today 538 cm and in the sturgeon at 646 cm Flood data SH . These values ​​provide a clear idea of ​​the current situation. This should be a wake -up call for all areas affected to take suitable precautions.

warning systems on the pulse of the time

The Federal Office for Sea shipping and hydrography (BSH) has set up a sophisticated warning system that becomes active in dangerous levels. The warnings reach the population via various channels such as radio, television, speaker cars and even social media. The authorities urgently advise to park electricity and gas in the event of a threat of danger and to bring important things to safe heights. Food and drinking water supplies should also be created. If an escape is not possible, it is best to find protection on higher floors Kieler News .

In winter there are additional risks due to climate influences

Especially in the months from October to April, the risk of storm floods on the German North Sea coast increases, according to the authorities. This is not unfounded, because the storm floods are often caused by strong storm lows with hurricane -like winds. Already on the night of February 19, 2022, an extreme storm surge in Hamburg led to a water level of 3.75 meters above the normal maximum level yacht.de . .

The current weather conditions should therefore not be taken lightly. The increasing temperatures due to climate change not only influence the frequency of storm surges, but also lead to far -reaching consequences for the sea environment.

conclusion: stay on the hat