Iceland: all warning channels
Iceland in Europe (Nordic countries). Waarning tracks 17 warning categories for Reykjavík and the surrounding area, from Icelandic Meteorological Office (Veðurstofa Íslands) and Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management.
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Country facts
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- capitalReykjavík
- regionEurope · Nordic countries
- risk profilevolcano, earthquake, storm, avalanche, flood
- languagesis
Official warning authorities
- meteoIcelandic Meteorological Office (Veðurstofa Íslands)
- civilDepartment of Civil Protection and Emergency Management
Warning categories for Iceland
- Severe Weather Warningsstorms, heavy rain, hail and damaging wind
- Flood Warningsriver flooding, flash floods and storm surge
- Air Quality Warningssmog, particulate matter, ozone and pollen
- Earthquake Alertsearthquakes, aftershocks and shaking
- Volcano Alertseruptions, ash fall and lahar risk
- Avalanche Warningssnowpack stability and avalanche danger
- Industrial Accident Warningschemical releases, explosions and hazmat incidents
- Product Recall Warningsunsafe products, defects and manufacturer recalls
- Food Recall Warningscontamination, allergens and undeclared ingredients
- Water Quality Warningsdrinking water, bathing water and boil-water notices
- Crime and Safety Warningslocal crime levels and personal safety advice
- Cyber Security Warningsexploited vulnerabilities, malware and breaches
- Scam and Fraud Warningsphishing, fake shops, investment and romance fraud
- Travel Safety Warningstravel advisories, entry rules and regional risks
- Missing Person Alertschild abduction and vulnerable person alerts
- Transport Disruption Warningsroad closures, rail disruption, strikes and airspace
- Space Weather Warningsgeomagnetic storms, aurora and radio blackouts
Frequently asked questions
Which authorities issue public warnings in Iceland?
Icelandic Meteorological Office (Veðurstofa Íslands), Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management.
What is the emergency number in Iceland?
The primary emergency number is 112.
How many warning channels does Waarning cover for Iceland?
17 categories: Severe Weather Warnings, Flood Warnings, Air Quality Warnings, Earthquake Alerts, Volcano Alerts, Avalanche Warnings, Industrial Accident Warnings, Product Recall Warnings, Food Recall Warnings, Water Quality Warnings, Crime and Safety Warnings, Cyber Security Warnings, Scam and Fraud Warnings, Travel Safety Warnings, Missing Person Alerts, Transport Disruption Warnings, Space Weather Warnings.
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Generated 2026-10-12. Warning information can change at any time; missing data is never proof of safety.