Flood protection

The project of the century on the Inn starts here

Flooding within sight of Tratzberg Castle.(Bild: ZOOM.TIROL)

After years of tough debates about flood protection in the Tyrolean lowlands, a first step is now in sight between Jenbach and Stans. The project raises new questions, such as what will happen to the farms in the area. The "Krone" enquired.

There have been plenty of fateful days: in August 2005, the Inn rises to 6.58 meters near Innsbruck, the highest level since 1871. Evacuations are necessary in Wörgl, Angath and Langkampfen. In June 2019, after a cold May, the snow melts in full, around 500 hectares of land are flooded and the level in Schwaz rises to 5.42 meters (from 5.90 meters it floods large areas of the city). In August 2023, the situation becomes critical again, a genoa low brings almost a 30-year flood (Brixlegg gauge).