Flood Memorial 23 December 1993

Flood Memorial 23 December 1993

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Flood Memorial 23 December 1993

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Location: Kessel, Limburg, Netherlands

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June 26, 2023

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On December 23, 1993, the water of the Maas rose to an unprecedented height for Reuver and Beesel of 19.77m+ NAP.

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Beautiful place on the Maas

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September 30, 2025

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The 1993 Rhine flood (also called the "Christmas flood") was a once-in-a-century flood of the Middle Rhine and Lower Rhine and other tributaries in December 1993 and January 1994.

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Elevation 20 m

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Wednesday 30 September

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13°C

88 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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