Flood Protection

Lippstadt Fights Flooding – A Success Story in Flood Protection on the Lippe River

A City by the River—Shaped by the Forces of Nature
Ever since the catastrophic flooding in the Ahr Valley in 2021, the fear of flooding has once again become very real. Lippstadt’s location in the Lippe floodplain has repeatedly posed major challenges to the city center since its founding. Flooding was an ever-present risk that preoccupied residents for centuries. The devastating flood of 1965, in particular, clearly demonstrated just how vulnerable the city was at the time.

Waterways in North Rhine-Westphalia: A Digital Shield Along the Riverbanks in Lippstadt
Following the events of July 17, 1965, flood protection in Lippstadt was systematically expanded. Today, a dense network of dikes, pumping stations, and retention basins reliably protects the city from flooding. Regular monitoring of the water level of the Lippe River on Bückeburger Straße makes it possible to respond early to impending dangers.

Preventive measures such as dikes and sandbags against flooding
Thanks to these extensive flood protection measures, Lippstadt can now serve as a model for other cities. All key data form the basis for the operation of water management facilities as well as for forecasting high and low water levels.

Discover how Lippstadt has managed to protect itself from the dangers of flooding. Visit the city and see for yourself how effective the modern flood protection system is.