Detailed description
The flood forecast helps you prepare for possible flooding and take protective measures if necessary. There are various ways to obtain information about flooding in Hamburg.
Information about the current water level in St. Pauli can be obtained by
- Data announcement at +49 40 42847-6602
- Online information “HydroOnline” (see “Links” section)
You will receive warnings about storm surges
- from 3.5 m above sea level by the announcement service on +49 40 428 99 1111
- up to 4.50 m above sea level by the announcement service of the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) on 040-3190 3190
- Over 4.50 m above sea level are updated and disseminated every half hour by the Hamburg Storm Surge Warning Service (WADI) of the Hamburg Port Authority.
Residents of the Port of Hamburg can also contact the Hamburg Port Authority at +49 40 3159-51/-52.
The City of Hamburg's Citizens' Hotline is also available at +49 40 428 28 - 0. You can also call the unified government hotline number 115.
In the area of the Port of Hamburg, you will be warned by firecrackers approximately 6 hours before a storm surge occurs.