Calamity
MediumFloodsCalamity Score: 39

Floods near Kuje

NigeriaGDACS

Right now

The most recent data we hold from GDACS arrived 68 minutes ago, and this point is in it.

Nothing else has been detected within 20 km in the last 24 hours.

Reported by GDACS today.

It is the only one we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 28 August 2026.

What the source measured

GDACS reported: On 13/08/2026, a flood started in Nigeria, lasting until 04/09/2026 (last update). The flood caused 2 deaths and 170 displaced . · Severity: Magnitude 0 · Pop. affected: 0 deaths

An estimated 2,949,502 people live within 50 km of this point.

How we know

Confirmed by 2 independent sources, including GDACS.

Our own score for this event is 39 out of 100, at 81 % 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

TypeFloods
SeverityMedium
Calamity Score (ours)39 / 100
Our confidence81%
Coordinates8.9360, 7.0859
Nearest CityKuje (17 km)
Population Exposed2.9M within 50 km
Impact Tiersignificant
Date2026-09-13 — time not reported by the source
Sourcehttps://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=FL&eventid=1104105

Score Breakdown

20
intensity
100
population
0
cascading
10
historical

Technical Details

EventTypeFL
AlertLevelGreen
CountryNigeria
Population0 deaths
FromRSStrue
Google News RssFeedflood
Google News SourceNameThe Guardian Nigeria News
MergedSources[{"id":"gnews_flood_497007_62","source":"google_news","severity":"medium","severityValue":40,"timestamp":1789227840000,"latitude":9.06,"longitude":7.5}]

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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