Due to its favourable location between the dunes, most of Renesse remained dry. Evacuees from the region were accommodated in buildings here.
Houses more on the outskirts of Renesse did face high water; as you can see in the photo, the water was halfway to the ground floor.
Photo: © Watersnoodmuseum
Flood disaster Renesse
Lange Reke 7
4325 AA
Renesse
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