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 called upon to participate
Heavy rainfall events are on the increase - and with them the risks for people, the environment and infrastructure. In order to better assess these dangers and develop suitable protective measures, a heavy rain hazard map is currently being drawn up for the entire city area.
Severe Weather: Over 200 Calls for Assistance — Several Areas Still Closed
A severe thunderstorm with gusty winds swept through Erlangen and the surrounding region early Tuesday evening. In the city limits alone, the fire department was called out more than 200 times. The heaviest activity was in the southern part of the city, including the neighborhoods of Frauenaurach, Bruck, Eltersdorf, and Tennenlohe. Cleanup efforts are ongoing.
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 called upon to participate
Heavy rainfall events are on the increase - and with them the risks for people, the environment and infrastructure. In order to better assess these dangers and develop suitable protective measures, a heavy rain hazard map is currently being drawn up for the entire city area.
Severe Weather: Over 200 Calls for Assistance — Several Areas Still Closed
A severe thunderstorm with gusty winds swept through Erlangen and the surrounding region early Tuesday evening. In the city limits alone, the fire department was called out more than 200 times. The heaviest activity was in the southern part of the city, including the neighborhoods of Frauenaurach, Bruck, Eltersdorf, and Tennenlohe. Cleanup efforts are ongoing.