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Flood warning in Saxony: Elbe water level reaches critical values!
On September 1st, 2025, the article provides information about the current water level of the Elbe in Dresden and flood warnings in Saxony.
Flood warning in Saxony: Elbe water level reaches critical values!
Today, September 1, 2025, the Elbe, one of the most powerful rivers in Europe, is in a calm state. The river, which rises in the Czech Republic and flows through eastern Germany to the North Sea near Brunsbüttel, has remained below critical flood levels in recent hours. This is reported by the DNN, which also points out that the water levels in Dresden are particularly relevant for possible flood warnings DNN reports.
The water levels at the water gauge in Dresden are currently 86 cm, as we learned from Pegelonline Pegelonline informed. This ensures that flood alert levels are not reached given the stable conditions. Alert Level 1, which characterizes minor flooding, remains inactive until further notice as the river is far from the critical levels at which flooded areas are expected.
Water levels at a glance
- Dresden: 86 cm
- Pirna: 111 cm
- Meissen: 139 cm
- Riesa: 150 cm
- Mühlberg: 175 cm
The warning systems that are activated when water levels rise are particularly important. However, current flood warnings are not required according to the Saxony Ministry of the Environment. The maximum levels, which remain forewarning, are crucial for safety strategies, especially at critical points such as the Terrassenbank, where the risk of flooding increases if the 5.5 meter mark is exceeded.
Flood risk and alert levels
The water levels define when which alarm is triggered. Here are the alert levels at a glance:
- Alarmstufe 1: Kleines Hochwasser (Beginn der Ausuferung)
- Alarmstufe 2: Mittleres Hochwasser (Überflutung von Grünland)
- Alarmstufe 3: Großes Hochwasser (Überflutung einzelner Grundstücke)
- Alarmstufe 4: Sehr großes Hochwasser (Überflutung größerer Flächen)
Collaboration between different institutions ensures that the public is always informed. Warnings are sent through numerous channels so that residents can react to flood situations in a timely manner. In recent years it has become clear that local flooding caused by heavy rain is difficult to predict, which further complicates the assessment of flood risks.
The Elbe currently remains in a stable state. Meanwhile, many residents are thinking about the heavy rains and the associated flood protection, because, as in the past, one always has to expect sudden changes in the weather. Despite the calm on the river, a keen eye is always required to recognize potential dangers early on.