Rudersberg in the flood shock: 82-year-old about near-death experience!

On June 2, 2023, the Klaffenbach district in Rudersberg experienced a devastating flood disaster. The 82-year-old Werner Diggelmann, who has lived in an old half-timbered house near Wieslauf for 35 years, was in mortal danger. During the incident he was on site with his daughter and partner. In a dramatic moment, the basement floor was swallowed by the rising water, and Diggelmann could only be saved with difficulty. He reported on a near -death experience and the challenge of dealing with the consequences of the disaster, while the municipality continues to look for normality, such as Stuttgart newspaper.

The flood resulted in far-reaching damage in the Rems-Murr district. The town of Rudersberg was particularly affected, where numerous houses, shops and public institutions were badly damaged. The municipality estimates' first estimates at over 120 million euros. Seven weeks after the catastrophe, most of the streets are accessible again and the mud has been largely removed, but many shops face enormous challenges. In the Hinderer butcher shop, a total damage was caused by 1.80 meters high; All devices, furniture and walls had to be removed. The couple Hinderer hopes to be able to reopen in November, while it remains unclear to what extent the insurance damage is covered. The brothers Klotzbuchs, which run a medical business, must also be kerneled their premises, a reopening is realistic in March next year, such as swr reported.

after -effects of the disaster

The Laufenmühle near Welzheim was also badly damaged, and fortunately no injuries are to be complained about. An inclusion project had to be temporarily closed. On July 13, however, the Laufenmühle was able to open again, with the road from Welzheim to the mill again. However, the connection via Rudersberg remains closed. Those affected put great hopes in future developments to remedy the damage caused and to rebuild their business.