Storms and heavy rainfall hit the Wiener Neustadt area on Sunday. Numerous trees fell, several basements and underground garages were flooded, reported the fire brigade. According to them, weather stations reported water volumes of up to 90 liters per square meter within minutes. Hail and wind caused damage. The boathouse on the Wiener Neustadt Canal was severely damaged by a fallen tree.
Severe Storms with Hail and Wind in the Wiener Neustadt Area: Fire Departments Challenged
14-07-2025, 07:33
Severe storms with hail and wind caused massive damage and triggered numerous fire brigade operations in the Wiener Neustadt area on Sunday.
Numerous Fire Brigade Operations After Storms in the Wiener Neustadt Area
By midnight, 180 damage sites were recorded in the statutory city, with more being added continuously. Eight fire brigades were in operation.
In Lichtenwörth (Wiener Neustadt district), there were also floods, affecting, among other places, the main street. The Southern Motorway (A2) was flooded in a construction area, causing delays.
(APA/Red)
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