A occurs when heavy or prolonged rainfall (often combined with snowmelt) in the upper reaches of the Odra and its tributaries (such as the Nysa Kłodzka) causes water levels to rise rapidly. As this volume of water moves downstream, it forms a "wave" that eventually reaches Wrocław. The Wrocław Water Node (WWN)
Constant tracking of water levels at gauges like Trestno (the key monitoring station for Wrocław).
The Odra-Widawa bypass allows a portion of the floodwater to be diverted around the city center. A occurs when heavy or prolonged rainfall (often
A massive dry polder upstream designed to "shave" the peak of the flood wave before it reaches the city.
A network of reinforced levees and designated floodplains (polders) that can be intentionally flooded to reduce pressure on urban infrastructure. Emergency Procedures The Odra-Widawa bypass allows a portion of the
The water level at Trestno reached 724 cm , causing widespread devastation.
When a flood wave is imminent, the and city officials activate several protocols: Emergency Procedures The water level at Trestno reached
A massive wave arrived, but thanks to better coordination and sandbagging, the city remained largely dry despite levels reaching 650 cm .