Orlacher Bach
Orlacher Bach is a stream in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The Kocher tributary is 4.6 kilometres (2.9 mi) long. It is named for the small village of Orlach, which sits high above it. The stream begins about a kilometer WSW of the village of Nesselbach.
| Orlacher Bach | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Baden-Württemberg |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Kocher |
• coordinates | 49.1979°N 9.7914°E |
| Length | 4.6 km (2.9 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Kocher→ Neckar→ Rhine→ North Sea |
Extreme weather led to the stream's overflowing its banks on May 29, 2016, contributing to considerable damage to the town of Braunsbach.[1][2]
References
- "Wenn zwei Bäche zum Strom werden - Flut peitscht durch Braunsbach". WEB.DE News. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
- Grachtrup, Bettina (30 May 2016). "Braunsbach ist nicht wiederzuerkennen (Braunsbach is unrecognizable)". Die Welt (in German). Retrieved 18 June 2016.
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