Severe Weather near Buchen in Odenwald
Right now
The most recent data we hold from DWD arrived 46 minutes ago, and this point is in it.
Nothing else has been detected within 20 km in the last 24 hours.
This alert expired on 8 September 2026 at 20:00 UTC. It is kept here as a record.
It is one of only 2 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 7 September 2026. The last comparable one was on 7 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). Approaching from: south-west; Max. gusts: ~ 70 km/h
An estimated 486,443 people live within 50 km of this point.
Nearby, since 7 September 2026
- September 7, 2026 · score 37 · 11.0 km
How we know
One source: DWD. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 37 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
| Type | Severe Weather |
| Severity | Medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 37 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 85% |
| Coordinates | 49.6298, 9.4187 |
| Nearest City | Buchen in Odenwald (14 km) |
| Population Exposed | 486.4K within 50 km |
| Impact Tier | significant |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-08T19:16:00.000Z |
| Source | https://www.dwd.de/DWD/warnungen/cap-feed/en/2.49.0.0.276.0.DWD.PVW.1788895140000.6fa5e166-4976-430b-9b7c-97191c099e02.ENG.xml |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Event | heavy thunderstorms with gale- or storm-force gusts |
| Level | Moderate |
| Urgency | Immediate |
| Certainty | Likely |
| AreaDesc | polygonal event area |
| Expires | 2026-09-08T22:00:00+02:00 |
| Instruction | Hazard(s) caused by: lightning (danger to life!); single branches falling; objects flying through the air. 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). For e |
| CapIdentifier | 2.49.0.0.276.0.DWD.PVW.1788895140000.6fa5e166-4976-430b-9b7c-97191c099e02.ENG |
| Licence | GeoNutzV — 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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