Flood risk on the Baltic Sea: levels from Neustadt to Wismar!

Flood risk on the Baltic Sea: levels from Neustadt to Wismar!

Neustadt, Deutschland - The Baltic Sea, an important part of the European water landscape, is currently showing significant levels that are measured in various coastal regions. The water levels are of interest in the Lübeck Bay, which borders not only on Germany, but also on other countries such as Poland and Denmark. In this article, the current level values of the measuring stations in Neustadt, Heiligenhafen, Fehmarn and Wismar are presented.

Current measurements show that the Baltic Sea in front of Neustadt and the other places mentioned has stable but increased levels. This is particularly important for shipping there and for residents who live near the coast. The exact numbers can vary and depend on various natural factors, such as wind and weather.

levels in the Lübeck Bay

At the measuring stations in Neustadt and Heiligenhafen, the current values are crucial for the assessment of possible flooding. The water level in Neustadt could continue to increase in the coming days, which triggers concern with residents and vacationers. In the past few days, an increase in the water level has been recorded, which requires the attention of the responsible authorities. The information situation for the water levels is updated regularly so that interested parties can stay up to date at any time.

The highest level ever measured in the Baltic Sea near Neustadt was 782 centimeters and was recorded on November 13, 1872. Such historical data provide valuable insights into the changes in the water levels over the years and help to better understand current trends.

The abbreviations MHW (medium flood level) and MNW (medium low water level) can often be found in reports on water levels. These values represent the average water levels over defined periods. For the Baltic Sea near Neustadt, the average flood level is 630 centimeters, while the average low water level is 386 centimeters. Such data are crucial for planning measures for flood protection and to warn residents of possible dangers.

warning systems and alarm levels

In Germany there is a well -organized warning system for floods that are operated by various institutions. Federal states, counties and the fire brigade are involved in the warnings. The flood center usually becomes active when the levels rise dangerously. There are different alarm levels: alarm level 1 refers to small floods, alarm level 2 medium flood and alarm level 3 large floods. The different stages help to inform the public efficiently and, if necessary, initiate evacuations.

The signaling takes place in various ways: radio, television, speaker cars, sirens and modern means of communication such as warning apps and social media. This large number of information channels ensure that the warnings reach all affected citizens, especially in times of acute flood risk.

for more information on the current levels and specific warnings in Schleswig-Holstein, see the current reporting on www.ln-online.de .