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
| Type | Floods |
| Severity | Medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 39 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 81% |
| Coordinates | 8.9360, 7.0859 |
| Nearest City | Kuje (17 km) |
| Population Exposed | 2.9M within 50 km |
| Impact Tier | significant |
| Date | 2026-09-13 — time not reported by the source |
| Source | https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=FL&eventid=1104105 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| EventType | FL |
| AlertLevel | Green |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Population | 0 deaths |
| FromRSS | true |
| Google News RssFeed | flood |
| Google News SourceName | The 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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