Calamity
MediumSevere WeatherCalamity Score: 41

Severe Weather near Plovdiv

BulgariaMETEOALARM

Right now

The most recent data we hold from METEOALARM arrived 56 minutes ago, and this point is in it.

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

This alert is in force until 12 September 2026, 21:00 UTC.

It is the only one we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 12 September 2026.

What the source measured

METEOALARM reported: MeteoAlarm carries a moderate warning for Plovdiv (Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and hailstorms!). Issued by the national meteorological service of Bulgaria. Placed at Plovdiv, the nearest settlement in the warned area; the warning itself covers the whole area.

An estimated 506,054 people live within 50 km of this point.

How we know

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

Our own score for this event is 41 out of 100, at 68 % 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 confidence68%
Coordinates42.1500, 24.7500
Nearest CityPlovdiv (0 km)
Population Exposed506.1K within 50 km
Impact Tiersignificant
Timestamp2026-09-12T09:00:01.000Z
Sourcehttps://meteoalarm.org?region=BG

Score Breakdown

35
intensity
85
population
0
cascading
18
historical

Technical Details

EventHeavy rainfall, thunderstorms and hailstorms!
CapSeverityModerate
CapCertaintyLikely
CapUrgencyImmediate
AreaDescPlovdiv
EmmaIdBG421
CountryCodeBG
CountryBulgaria
Expires2026-09-12T21:00:00+00:00
PlacedAtPlovdiv
Placementarea-name

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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