Is there flooding in Prague?

Prague has a history of flooding that includes incidents in recent years. Widespread flooding in 2002 had long-lasting impact in many areas of the city center, and isolated flooding in 2013 brought back some of those memories.

How deep is the Vltava River in Prague?

7.2 m
Vltava/Max depth

Can you swim in the Vltava River?

You can go for a swim: swimming in Vltava became popular int the 1st half of the 19th century, when the river started to be lined with many beautiful swimming facilities (some of them in art nouveau style) – you can even visit some of those buildings today – for example so called Občanská plovárna (Civic swimming baths …

When was Prague flooded?

August 13,2002
On August 13,2002, the river Vltava burst its banks in Prague. The subsequent flooding which struck the capital of the Czech Republic had not been seen in the previous 500 years.

What was the worst flood to hit Prague?

Prague received significant damage from what were deemed to be the worst floods ever to hit the capital. The flow of Vltava culminated at 5300 m³/s, 20% more than during the flood of 1845. Among the regions of the capital city most severely affected were: Karlín, Kampa, Holešovice and Libeň,…

Where did the Vltava River flood in 2002?

The flow of Vltava culminated at 5300 m³/s, 20% more than during the flood of 1845. Among the regions of the capital city most severely affected were: Karlín, Kampa, Holešovice and Libeň, where there was significant risk of building collapse.

Where does the Vltava river run through Prague?

As it runs through Prague, the river is crossed by 18 bridges (including the Charles Bridge) and covers 31 kilometres (19 mi) within the city. The water from the river was used for drinking until 1912, when the Vinohrady Water Tower ceased pumping operations.

What are the flood control measures in Prague?

Since the 2002 event, the implementation of flood control measures by Prague municipality substantially speeded up. The flood control system constructed in Prague consists mostly of grey infrastructure, such as fixed and mobile barriers and safety valves in the canalisation network along the Vltava River.