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Storm Deluge Inundates Southern Germany as Bodensee Flooding Halts Trains

Forecasters now see a short cool, dry spell followed by a warm return next week.

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Overview

  • DWD issued official severe-weather warnings, including warning level 3 in parts of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, citing danger to life from flash floods, aquaplaning and landslides.
  • Flooding around Lake Constance closed the L220 near Böhringen and suspended rail service between Stockach and Radolfzell, with buses replacing trains.
  • Fire services reported more than 70 deployments in Radolfzell and over 30 in nearby Moos for flooded streets and basements, according to local officials.
  • Rainfall peaked near Todtmoos in the Black Forest at roughly 118 liters per square meter in 24 hours, with the DWD noting local rates up to 50 l/m² per hour and totals of 70–100 l/m² in orographic zones.
  • Meteorologists say the heaviest rain is waning, with a cooler, mostly dry weekend expected before temperatures likely climb again early next week toward 30 degrees in some areas.