Landslide Warnings in Costa Rica
Landslide Warnings for Costa Rica (Central America) come from Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN), Comisión Nacional de Prevención de Riesgos y Atención de Emergencias (CNE). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for San José.
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At a glance
- countryCosta Rica · North America
- reference citySan José (9.93, -84.08)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number911
- risk profilestorm, flood, landslide, earthquake, volcano, tsunami, drought
What counts as a landslide warnings
Landslide and mudslide warnings follow rainfall thresholds on steep terrain, and are issued by geological surveys, road authorities or civil protection. They are strongly local: a slope can fail while the next valley is unaffected. Deforested hillsides, burn scars and construction sites raise the risk sharply.
Who issues landslide warnings in Costa Rica
- meteoInstituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN)
- civilComisión Nacional de Prevención de Riesgos y Atención de Emergencias (CNE)
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 Costa Rica
- Watch for new cracks, tilting trees, or springs appearing on a slope.
- Never camp or park below a steep, saturated slope.
- Leave on foot towards stable, open ground rather than driving through debris.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Costa Rica: Copernicus EMS, USGS landslide hazards, national geological surveys, 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 landslide warnings in Costa Rica?
Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN), Comisión Nacional de Prevención de Riesgos y Atención de Emergencias (CNE). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Costa Rica?
The primary emergency number is 911. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live landslide warnings for Costa Rica?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for San José from Copernicus EMS, USGS landslide hazards, national geological surveys, civil protection agencies. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
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Generated 2026-10-14. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.