Worst flood disasters by insurance claims Germany 2021

After cyclone Bernd caused extreme heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in parts of Germany in July 2021, 5.5 billion euros of insurance claims were calculated by the German Insurance Association. As of that time, this was the worst German natural disaster due to heavy rainfall and flooding in terms of damages.

Worst natural disasters due to heavy rainfall and flooding in Germany as of July 2021, by claims expenditure (in million euros)

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Release date

July 2021

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Region

Germany

Survey time period

July 2021

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Figures were projected on 2020 prices for comparability

Supplementary notes

¹ Without motor vehicle insurance.

² The 5,500 million euros in insured losses due to flooding caused by the cyclone Bernd is the maximum estimate by the source, including motor vehicle damages (according to the source, 4,500 to 5,500 million euros). A final figure for insured losses is currently not yet available.

³ Preliminary; including motor vehicle damage.

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