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. Constant tracking of water levels at gauges like
When a flood wave is imminent, the and city officials activate several protocols: Historical Context A occurs when heavy or prolonged
Closing floodgates, securing drainage systems, and deploying mobile flood barriers in low-lying areas like Ostrów Tumski or the Zoo . Historical Context securing drainage systems
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)
A massive wave arrived, but thanks to better coordination and sandbagging, the city remained largely dry despite levels reaching 650 cm .