Storm chaos in Knittelfeld: Fire brigade in constant use after heavy rain!

Storm chaos in Knittelfeld: Fire brigade in constant use after heavy rain!

On May 20, 2025, there were violent storms in the Knittelfeld area in Styria, which the region's firefighters presented with great challenges. According to FireWorld there was a strong thunderstorm with a long-distance heavy rain and what in the communities and Knittelfeld led to considerable flooding. The water levels needed immediate measures to secure public and industrial areas.

The fire brigade was quickly mobilized to combat the water masses. With the use of diving pumps and high -pressure pipes, muddy traffic routes were cleared. A standstill was set up in the Spielberg army to coordinate the rescue and clean-up work efficiently. Main brand inspector Gerald Stengg led the missions in which 34 firefighters and fire brigade women were involved in both the fire brigade Spielberg and the ÖBB company fire brigade. The cleanup took until late in the afternoon.

damage and other severe weather warnings

The effects of the storm in Knittelfeld are part of a larger pattern of extreme weather events that have been observed in the past few months. According to ZDF , violent thunderstorms were also reported in Germany, which particularly hit Baden-Württemberg. In Rastatt, for example, the location required around 100 missions by the police and fire brigade, while the basement and streets were flooded.

In Berlin, water even penetrated into the magazine of the central and state library, which required a quick reaction from employees. This extreme weather situation is still carefully pursued by meteorologists, especially since in many regions there is other storms and heavy rain. The predictions indicate precipitation of up to 40 liters per square meter in northern Bavaria.

prevention and flood protection

In view of the frequency of such weather extremes, comprehensive flood prevention is essential. The BMUV emphasizes the need to prepare for such events and to take suitable security measures. It is important that municipalities and citizens are aware of the risks and take measures for flood prevention in good time.

Against the background of collected experiences from stabilers, it could be necessary to improve the infrastructures and optimize early warning systems to better protect the population.