The water level in the Markermeer is at a record high. This morning 45 centimeters above NAP were measured at Edam and the strong northeasterly wind caused the water to blow up on the quays. Rijkswaterstaat expects another high water peak on Monday afternoon around 12 noon and this could last until the evening, possibly until Tuesday.
The wind will pick up again on Monday afternoon and more or less the same conditions are expected as on Sunday morning. Rijkswaterstaat can again discharge water from the Markermeer into the IJsselmeer, but it is unclear how long this can be done. A high-water wave is coming over the IJssel, which will eventually end up in the IJsselmeer. If the level of the IJsselmeer rises again, discharging from the Markermeer will end again. Drainage is also being done at the moment the discharge sluice of the Oranjesluis in Amsterdam.
Flooding
The high water led to a lot of flooding in Volendam, Hoorn and Marken, among others. The highest peak was also measured in Monnickendam today, causing concerns among Monnickendam residents to grow. “Hopefully the sandbags will hold it all in,” said a local resident.
New high water peak expected on Monday around 12 noon – NH News
In the municipality of Waterland, the municipality carries out inspections along the quays. Inspections are carried out throughout the day on Marken by Rijkswaterstaat. These inspections will take place throughout the remainder of the day due to persistent northeasterly winds. The inland port in Monnickendam is currently closed and inaccessible.
Cellars of Hotel Spaander flooded
In Volendam they also experience a lot of inconvenience from the water. Due to the strong wind, the water broke over a dike at the Slobbeland recreational area. The fire brigade helps there with pumps. The fire brigade also has the basement of it famous artists’ hotel emptied and sandbags have been placed.
High water has also caused problems again in West Friesland. In Enkhuizen, water lapped over the dikes and on Visserseiland in Hoorn, this time the water came through the sandbags.
Dam
The water did not yet reach the facades, but some residents have taken extra measures. Like this Marco Colette built a dam in his garage. A pump is ready to remove the water, if that happens.
High water nuisance again in West Friesland – NH News
And while it was first thought that the worst was over, an even higher peak is now expected in the night from Monday to Tuesday.