German Weather Service - Lots of rain and stormy gusts
Persistent rain is still to be expected in parts of Hesse. According to the German Weather Service on Wednesday, this could be heavy in congested areas in the low mountain ranges. In addition, gale-force gusts with wind speeds of up to 65 kilometers per hour are expected in the mountains and during showers, and even up to 85 kilometers per hour at summit locations. Due to the amount of rain expected until Thursday, severe weather warnings have been issued for parts of eastern and western Hesse in the congested areas of the Westerwald, Rhön and Vogelsberg.
The amount of rain is causing many rivers in Hesse to continue to swell. According to the Hessian State Agency for Nature Conservation, Environment and Geology (HLNUG), the Fulda exceeded reporting level 3 in the Fulda district of Bronnzell on Wednesday. At a total of twelve measuring points in Hesse - mostly along the Fulda and the Lahn - reporting level two was exceeded in the early morning. Reporting level 1 applied at 29 locations.
At reporting level 1, the waters are full to the brim and smaller areas of the banks are flooded. According to the HLNUG definition, reporting level 2 corresponds to a "major flood", which floods properties close to the banks and occasionally causes cellars to overflow. From reporting level 3 onwards, villages are enclosed by floodwater and roads are impassable.
Since Monday evening, rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 liters per square meter and 60 liters per square meter in congested areas have fallen. The DWD is still expecting widespread rainfall of between 5 and 15 liters per square meter until Thursday night. In the congested areas of the Westerwald, the Vogelsberg and the Rhön, local amounts of 25 to 35 liters per square meter are likely.
Overview of HLNUG reporting levels Current information on floods and severe weather warnings for Hesse
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- Despite the ongoing heavy rain, some mountainous regions of Hesse, such as the Rhön and Vogelsberg, are still expected to experience strong gusts according to the DWD.
- In Offenbach, the continuous rain has made the streets slippery, making commuting a challenge, especially during gusty periods.
- The German Weather Service has issued severe weather warnings for parts of Hesse, including the congested areas of the Westerwald, Rhön, and Vogelsberg, due to the anticipated heavy rain and gusts.
- Despite the gale-force gusts in Hesse's mountain country, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts are advised to stay cautious and monitor the latest weather reports from the DWD.
- The Continuous rain in Hesse has led to the Lahn and Fulda rivers swelling up to reporting level 2, causing properties near the banks to flood and occasional cellar overflow.
- In the wake of the severe weather warnings, residents of Fulda's Bronnzell district have been advised to stay vigilant as the Fulda river has reached reporting level 3, potentially causing villages to be enclosed by floodwater and making roads impassable.
- The Hessian State Agency for Nature Conservation, Environment and Geology (HLNUG) stated that the reported rainfall of 60 liters per square meter in congested areas like the Westerwald has caused several small flooding incidents.
- In response to the heavy rain and gusts, the German Weather Service has advised residents in flood-prone areas, including those living near the Lahn and Rhön rivers, to stay informed and take necessary precautions, like keeping essential items in higher locations to prevent damage from potential flooding.
Source: www.stern.de
