Flood risk in the Free State: water levels rise

Storm - Flood risk in the Free State: water levels rise

The river levels in Bavaria continue to rise due to the persistent rain. In some districts, the flood information service (HND) is warning of flooding in built-up areas. In some cases, reporting level 4 was also exceeded. Franconia and eastern Bavaria are particularly affected.

In the Upper Franconian municipalities of Rödental (Coburg district) and Mainleus (Kulmbach district), the water level rose just above the level 4 reporting limit during the night. Rivers in the districts of Amberg-Sulzbach, Coburg, Bayreuth, Würzburg, Schweinfurt, Passau and the Swabian district of Donau-Ries reached reporting level 3 during the night. In Neustadt (Coburg district), it could not be ruled out that the level of the Steinach river would rise to report level 4, meaning that large-scale flooding of built-up areas was possible.

From Saturday to Sunday, several cellars in Upper Franconia were already flooded and streets were inundated. In Middle and Lower Franconia, emergency services cleared several parking lots, according to the police headquarters. Several roads were also closed due to the flooding. In the district of Lichtenfels, the district roads LIF 7 and LIF 20 are currently impassable, as the district of Lichtenfels announced on Sunday. Near Heustreu in the district of Rhön-Grabfeld, the fire department had to rescue a 20-year-old woman on Saturday who had driven her car into a blocked, flooded road, according to a police statement.

In Lower Bavaria, a stream rose so high in Niederalteich (Deggendorf district) that firefighters had to reinforce and raise a dam. However, the water level has since dropped again, said a spokesman for the integrated control center in Straubing.

There is also a risk of flooding in large parts of the rest of Bavaria. The HND is expecting smaller floods here.

Situation report HND Regional situation

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1. The flooding in the district of Coburg in Upper Franconia has been causing concerns, as water levels have approached reporting level 4.
2. The persistent bad weather in Swabia has caused several accidents on the roads, possibly due to reduced visibility.
3. Würzburg, located in Middle Franconia, is closely monitoring the situation as rivers in the region have reached reporting level 3.
4. The flood information service (HND) in Bayreuth has issued warnings for built-up areas, advising residents to stay informed.
5. Rivers in Lower Franconia, including those in the districts of Schweinfurt and the district of Kulmbach (Coburg), have also been affected by the rising water levels.
6. The HND in Lower Bavaria, particularly in the districts of Lichtenfelt and Deggendorf, is anticipating smaller floods and advising residents to stay prepared.
7. Passau, located in eastern Bavaria, has seen rivers reach reporting level 3, adding to the concerns about potential flooding in the area.
8. In the face of these flood risks, the authorities in Munich have encouraged residents to stay up-to-date on the situation and to follow instructions from emergency services.
9. On Sunday, residents in Coburg and other parts of Upper Franconia experienced minor flooding in their homes and streets, adding to the already extensive damage.
10. The district of Rhön-Grabfeld faced a particularly harrowing incident on Saturday, as a 20-year-old woman had to be rescued by the fire department after her car became stranded in a flooded road.
11. Despite the efforts of flood authorities and emergency services, the Free State of Bavaria remains at risk of further flooding, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and preparedness.

Source: www.stern.de