Current weather problems, flooding in Bavaria/Bayern, etc.

I'm checking several reliable German websites, and I'm not finding anything that looks like a comprehensive summary, just highlights from the worst hit areas.

The only reports I see of signficant flood damage in Bavaria are in the district of Rottal-Inn, specifically the town of Simbach. But it looks like the water has retreated and now the clean-up is well underway (something that German's are particularly fastidious about!). All of this is in Lower Bavaria (Niederbayern), which isn't a region that typically sees a lot of tourism from North America. An article about the flood damage on the Bayerischer Rundfunk website also mentioned that the level of Chiemsee has risen significantly, but didn't describe any damage.

The floods in Baden-Württemberg, by contrast, have affected Heidelberg, although it looks like only the low lying areas immediately adjacent to the Neckar river were affected. The other towns with reports of significant damage are Braunsbach (ironically, the name can translate as "Brown Creek") and Schwäbisch Gmünd.

Deutsche Welle news date line 03 June 2016::
http://www.dw.com/en/europes-downpours-persist-causing-deaths-in-france-belgium-germany-and-romania/a-19304293

DW report dated 02 June 2016:
http://www.dw.com/en/flooding-in-france-germany-expected-to-worsen/a-19301965

The German states of Bavaria and Rhineland-Palatinate, which have
already been hit by four days of severe flooding, have been warned to
expect further storms.

About 3,500 homes in Bavaria are now without electricity after floods
up to 1 meter (3.3 ft) in height struck many towns. Rescue helicopters
were dispatched to Lower Bavaria rescue people from the roofs of their
homes.

[Web article has map locating affected Lower Barvaria area]

DW report on Southern Germany dated 01 June 2016:
http://www.dw.com/en/casualties-damage-following-heavy-rains-in-southern-germany/a-19298573

Officials had raised alarm levels in Rottal-Inn on Wednesday, after
heavy rains flooded several towns and villages in the area. The town
of Triftern, with around 5,000 inhabitants, Simbach am Inn and the
Tann area were severely affected by the downpour.

For forecasts, see German Met weather and climate website:
http://www.dwd.de/EN/Home/home_node.html

Official warning page:
http://www.dwd.de/EN/weather/warnings/warnings_node.html

Yellow Wetterwarnungen (Stufe 1) The weather is potentially dangerous. The weather phenomena
that have been forecast are not unusual, but be attentive if you
intend to practice activities exposed to meteorological risks. Keep
informed about the expected meteorological conditions and do not take
any avoidable risk.

Orange Warnungen vor markantem Wetter (Stufe 2) The weather is dangerous. Unusual meteorological phenomena
have been forecast. Damage and casualties are likely to happen. Be
very vigilant and keep regularly informed about the detailed expected
meteorological conditions. Be aware of the risks that might be
unavoidable. Follow any advice given by your authorities.

Red Warnungen vor extremem Unwetter (Stufe 4)/Unwetterwarnungen (Stufe 3) The weather is very dangerous. Exceptionally intense
meteorological phenomena have been forecast. Major damage and
accidents are likely, in many cases with threat to life and limb, over
a wide area. Keep frequently informed about detailed expected
meteorological conditions and risks. Follow orders and any advice
given by your authorities under all circumstances, be prepared for
extraordinary measures.

Thanks for all the good websites and info. We're leaving for Munich on June 10. Doesn't look like flooding is a problem, but I'm definitely taking rain gear! I've prepaid our hotel, or I might seriously consider spending our 5 days in Munich in another part of Germany. :-/

I definitely now be looking at more indoor tourist things. Our 16 year old son might be disappointed at all the palaces he has to see now (and that we parents will have to see for the 3rd time LOL). I can only hope for a break long enough to be able to do a SegWay tour!

Dan, thank you for starting this thread as we are leaving for Munich on the 10th as well. I've been using accuweather.com to check the extended forecast. It doesn't look like flooding will be a problem- just clouds, showers and rain on one day while we're there.

Mila

Mila - let's hope for good - at least no super rainy - weather. We're there for 5 nights and then to southeast France, which is also getting hit.

While I just have a worry about vacation (there's no bad weather, just inappropriate clothing), I really feel for the folks who are having to deal with floods, damage, and deaths. My home state of Texas (although I live east of the Mississippi) is getting hit with the same and it's just awful to see all the destruction everywhere.