Flood Warnings in Cabo Verde
Flood Warnings for Cabo Verde (West Africa) come from Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia e Geofísica, Serviço Nacional de Protecção Civil. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Praia.
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At a glance
- countryCabo Verde · Africa
- reference cityPraia (14.93, -23.51)
- risk profiledrought, storm, flood, volcano, coastal, epidemic
What counts as a flood warnings
Flood warnings come from national or regional water authorities and civil protection agencies. They distinguish between river floods that build over hours or days, flash floods that follow heavy rain within minutes, and coastal storm surge. Watches and warnings name the affected river basins and districts, so the decisive information is always the local catchment, not the country average.
Who issues flood warnings in Cabo Verde
- meteoInstituto Nacional de Meteorologia e Geofísica
- civilServiço Nacional de Protecção Civil
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Cabo Verde
- Move valuables and electrical equipment out of cellars and basements.
- Never drive or walk through moving water - 30 cm can sweep a car away.
- Know the highest point of your building and a route to higher ground.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Cabo Verde: Open-Meteo, Copernicus EMS, national hydrological services, civil protection agencies. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues flood warnings in Cabo Verde?
Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia e Geofísica, Serviço Nacional de Protecção Civil. Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
Does Waarning show live flood warnings for Cabo Verde?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Praia from Open-Meteo, Copernicus EMS, national hydrological services, civil protection agencies. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Cabo Verde
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Drought Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Volcano Alerts
- Coastal and Marine Warnings
- Health and Epidemic Warnings
Flood Warnings in nearby countries
Generated 2026-10-14. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.