Calamity
MediumSevere WeatherCalamity Score: 41

Severe Weather near Schopfheim

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Right now

The most recent data we hold from DWD arrived 4 minutes ago, and this point is not in it. We record detections, not passes: an absence is not proof that nothing is there.

One other detection within 20 km in the last 24 hours, 8 km from here.

This alert expired on 8 September 2026 at 22:00 UTC. It is kept here as a record.

It is one of only 2 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 8 September 2026.

What the source measured

DWD reported: There is a risk of heavy thunderstorms with gale- or storm-force gusts (level 2 of 4). Occurrence: isolated; Approaching from: south-west; Max. gusts: ~ 80 km/h; Hail: small grains

An estimated 971,714 people live within 50 km of this point.

Nearby, since 8 September 2026

How we know

One source: DWD. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.

Our own score for this event is 41 out of 100, at 85 % confidence.

The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.

Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.

Event Data

TypeSevere Weather
SeverityMedium
Calamity Score (ours)41 / 100
Our confidence85%
Coordinates47.6687, 7.9423
Nearest CitySchopfheim (9 km)
Population Exposed971.7K within 50 km
Impact Tiersignificant
Timestamp2026-09-08T21:03:00.000Z
Sourcehttps://www.dwd.de/DWD/warnungen/cap-feed/en/2.49.0.0.276.0.DWD.PVW.1788901380000.41d1bb53-5fe5-4b7c-8ad1-e3344263c1c6.ENG.xml

Score Breakdown

35
intensity
85
population
0
cascading
18
historical

Technical Details

Eventheavy thunderstorms with gale- or storm-force gusts
LevelModerate
UrgencyImmediate
CertaintyLikely
AreaDescpolygonal event area
Expires2026-09-09T00:00:00+02:00
InstructionHazard(s) caused by: lightning (danger to life!); single branches falling; objects flying through the air; hail. Recommendations for what to do: Avoid staying outdoors and seek shelter (e.g. in buildings). Avoid being near lakes and rivers Secure free-standing objects (e.g. screens and furniture).
CapIdentifier2.49.0.0.276.0.DWD.PVW.1788901380000.41d1bb53-5fe5-4b7c-8ad1-e3344263c1c6.ENG
LicenceGeoNutzV — Deutscher Wetterdienst, source note required

Safety Information

Always follow official guidance from your local emergency management agency. This platform provides scientific monitoring data and is not a substitute for official warnings. If you are in immediate danger, contact your local emergency number.

Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.

This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.

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