Flood in Rostock: Ufer under water - no damage reported!

in Rostock, the flood on January 12, 2025 was less than previously feared. According to a report by NDR State at the Gehlsdorfer bank underwater, And the parking lot at the Kaputzenhof ferry was also briefly flooded. Despite the increased water levels, however, there was no damage.

Some boats got into trouble because the owners had not adjusted the lines in time. The port office and the fire brigade supported the boat owners with linen to defuse the situation. A parking lot in front of a boat club and a playground on the Gehlsdorfer bank were also affected by the water masses. The connection between the Rövershager Chaussee and Tessiner Straße, which was closed due to the flood, has now been released.

previous flood on February 25th

An earlier flood event in Rostock occurred on February 25, 2023. There the Warnow in Gehlsdorf came across the shore and flooded several streets, reported Ostsee-Zeitung . The fire brigade and police were alerted because a car parked on the edge of the bank was locked by the water. This situation occurred around 11 a.m. and led to guests of a pension at Gehlsdorfer Wellenweg only learned too late from the flood.

The wave path, which was completely under water, was particularly affected, as well as parts of the Fährberg. The fire brigade moved out with several officials, two of them carried waders and went into the water to secure the vehicle. Although the car was almost up to the wheel arches in the water, it could finally be started and driven backwards. The fire brigade helped pumping out the interior, which was completely under water. During this time, the Gehlsdorfer bank was closed to car and pedestrian traffic, but relaxation of the situation was expected during the day.