Straubing: An Overview - Peak flooding forecasted for midweek time period.
After the heavy rains, the Danube's water level in Straubing has climbed above warning level 3. Straubing-Bogen's district administration announced on Sunday that level 4, the highest warning level, is predicted to be reached by Monday at the earliest. The Bavarian Flood Forecasting Service also confirmed this forecast on Sunday. The highest water levels are anticipated on Wednesday, with 7 meters in Straubing and 8 meters in Pfelling, according to the district administration. This flood is expected to last for 2 to 3 days. Starting Monday morning, all bike paths situated north of the Danube will be shut as a preventative measure. Additionally, the indefinite extension of the Danube ferry closure, which was initially scheduled until Monday, was announced by the district administration.
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The heavy rainfall is contributing to the rising water level in the Danube, currently above warning level 3 in Straubing-Bogen's district. The Bavarian district administrationreported on Sunday that level 4, the highest warning level, might be reached by Monday at the earliest in Straubing. According to the service, the apex of flooding is forecasted for midweek, with Straubing reaching 7 meters and Pfelling reaching 8 meters. This flood event is estimated to last for 2 to 3 days, starting Monday morning, prompting the closure of all bike paths north of the Danube as a precaution. The Danube ferry closure, initially scheduled until Monday, has been extended indefinitely by the district administration in Straubing-BOGEN, OBERPFALZ, due to the flood threat.
