Heavy rain and mud floods: Fire brigade in constant operation in Neudenau!

Heavy rain and mud floods: Fire brigade in constant operation in Neudenau!

In the evening hours of May 29, 2025, a severe storm hit the Heilbronn district in Baden-Württemberg. Heavy rain and strong gusts of wind caused numerous damage and challenges for local emergency services. In the cities of Neudenau and Neuenstadt, the streets were flooded with mud, severely affecting mobility. Fire brigades moved out to clear the affected areas as quickly as possible and prevent anything worse from happening, as echo24.de reported.

The emergency services even used snow plows to clear the muddy streets. The through town in Kreßbach and the connecting road between Neudenau and Stein am Kocher, which were temporarily closed, were particularly affected. Residents and firefighters worked hand in hand to prevent anything worse from happening, while water pressure sometimes caused manhole covers to lift and water and mud to enter garages.

Severe weather warnings and their extent

The weather situation remained tense, as meteorologists had already issued severe weather warnings for thunderstorms, heavy rain, storms and hail. The warnings were particularly noticeable in the area around Neudenau and Neuenstadt, according to wetter.com. The wind gusts reached speeds of over 50 km/h, sometimes even up to 85 km/h.

The warning levels ranged from general indications of thunderstorms to extreme severe weather warnings that affected squalls and heavy rain. In particular, the described rainfall amounts of 15-25 l/m² within one hour set alarm bells ringing, as this can be quite dangerous in combination with wind.

Police report and outlook

The Heilbronn police reported a quiet situation overnight and confirmed that there were no major operations in the Heilbronn area - apart from the activities in Neuenstadt and Neudenau. The local fire department remains on site to support further clean-up efforts, while residents remain vigilant to the situations in their neighborhoods.

The impressive willingness to cooperate between citizens and the fire department reflects the solidarity of the community. In the coming days, the weather services will continue to monitor the situation in order to issue another warning if necessary. Given the current forecasts, it remains to be seen what further challenges nature has in store.