Reported by GDACS 170 days ago.
It is the only one we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 15 March 2026.
What the source measured
GDACS reported: On 09/03/2026, a flood started in Ethiopia, lasting until 11/03/2026 (last update). The flood caused 70 deaths and 3480 displaced . · Severity: Magnitude 0 · Pop. affected: 70 deaths and 3480 displaced
An estimated 289,500 people live within 50 km of this point.
How we know
One source: GDACS. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 56 out of 100, at 90 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v1. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Floods |
| Severity | High |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 56 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 90% |
| Coordinates | 6.1701, 37.2621 |
| Nearest City | Ch’ench’a (35 km) |
| Population Exposed | 289.5K within 50 km |
| Impact Tier | severe |
| Date | 2026-03-15 — time not reported by the source |
| Source | https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=FL&eventid=1103798 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| EventType | FL |
| AlertLevel | Orange |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Population | 70 deaths and 3480 displaced |
| FromRSS | true |
Cascade Risks
Safety Information
During flooding: never walk, swim, or drive through floodwaters. Six inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of water can sweep away a vehicle. Move to higher ground if waters rise. After flooding, avoid contact with floodwater which may contain sewage, chemicals, or debris. Follow local emergency service guidance.
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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Calamity.live data shows a flood event with CalamityScore 56/100 (Ethiopia), based on data from gdacs. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.