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Heavy storm surge reaches a high of 3.33 meters

The severe storm surge in Hamburg has peaked and the water is now slowly receding. "The severe storm surge peaked at 10.42 a.m. at the St. Pauli gauge. The deviation from the mean high tide was 3.33 meters," said a spokeswoman for the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) in Hamburg on...

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The flood protection gates at the main entrances to the jetties in the Port of Hamburg are closed. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Storm - Heavy storm surge reaches a high of 3.33 meters

The severe storm surge in Hamburg has peaked and the water is now slowly receding. "The severe storm surge peaked at 10.42 a.m. at the St. Pauli gauge. The deviation from the mean high tide was 3.33 meters," said a spokeswoman for the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) in Hamburg on Friday afternoon. This means that the all-clear has now been issued for the area. The heavy storm surge caused the fish market and surrounding streets to be flooded, in some cases waist-deep. Numerous streets in Hafencity were also under water.

The next high tide will be slightly higher than the mean high tide. "But we are unlikely to reach storm surge level - as it looks at the moment." There are still strong winds in the region, which are pushing the water into the North Sea and the rivers. However, it seems that some water is still able to drain away.

Before the two severe storm surges on Thursday and Friday, the Elbe had last broken the mark for severe storm surges in January and February 2022, according to the BSH. In February 2022, there was even a very severe storm surge in the tidally influenced area of the Elbe due to the storm depression "Zeynep". At that time, water levels of 3.75 meters above mean high water were measured.

BSH water level forecast BSH storm surge warning service

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  1. Despite the improvement, the Harbor City of Bremen remained cautious due to the forecasted bad weather and potential for another storm surge.
  2. The harsh weather conditions in Schleswig-Holstein caused widespread disruptions to shipping, including in the busy ports of Hamburg and Lübeck.
  3. The floodwaters in Hamburg reached their highest level at the Apex of the storm surge, affecting numerous areas, including the popular St. Pauli district.
  4. Lower Saxony, too, was not spared from the storm surge, with local authorities issuing warnings for coastal areas and rivers.
  5. The recent storm surge in Germany has highlighted the importance of the BSH's storm surge warning service, helping communities prepare and respond to these events.
  6. The severe weather in Hamburg was reminiscent of the storm surge in February 2022, which saw water levels of 3.75 meters above mean high water, impacting various parts of the city.
  7. The bsh (Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency) has been closely monitoring the weather patterns and forecasts, providing vital information to help communities in storm-prone areas better prepare for future events.

Source: www.stern.de

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