After a storm, extreme caution is advised:
- trees may fall
- and branches may break off.
Therefore, road closures must be strictly observed.
Tree after the storm on July 14, 2026 (Photo: Erlangen Fire Department)
Do you see a fallen tree on public property? You can report it to the City Parks Department. Contact: baumpflege@stadt.erlangen.de
When cleaning up your own basement, you should also pay particular attention to electrical appliances, flooded outlets, or similar hazards.
See also
Helping trees
They need us - in summer as well as in winter.
Heavy rain and flash floods
Precaution protects life and property.
Heavy Rainfall Map: Citizens Are Called Upon to Participate
Heavy rainfall events are on the rise—and with them, the risks to people, the environment, and infrastructure. To better assess these risks and develop appropriate protective measures, a heavy rainfall hazard map is currently being created for the entire city area.
The City Greenery Department Continues to Clean Up Storm Damage
Cleanup efforts following the severe thunderstorm with strong gusts of wind on July 14 are still underway. Please observe the road closures.
Helping trees
They need us - in summer as well as in winter.
Heavy rain and flash floods
Precaution protects life and property.
Heavy Rainfall Map: Citizens Are Called Upon to Participate
Heavy rainfall events are on the rise—and with them, the risks to people, the environment, and infrastructure. To better assess these risks and develop appropriate protective measures, a heavy rainfall hazard map is currently being created for the entire city area.
The City Greenery Department Continues to Clean Up Storm Damage
Cleanup efforts following the severe thunderstorm with strong gusts of wind on July 14 are still underway. Please observe the road closures.