Netherlands: all warning channels
Netherlands in Europe (Western Europe). Waarning tracks 17 warning categories for Amsterdam and the surrounding area, from Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) and Rijkswaterstaat.
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Country facts
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- capitalAmsterdam
- regionEurope · Western Europe
- risk profileflood, storm, coastal, heat, radiation
- languagesnl
Official warning authorities
Warning categories for Netherlands
- Severe Weather Warningsstorms, heavy rain, hail and damaging wind
- Flood Warningsriver flooding, flash floods and storm surge
- Heat Warningsheatwaves and extreme apparent temperature
- Air Quality Warningssmog, particulate matter, ozone and pollen
- Coastal and Marine Warningsstorm surge, high waves, rip currents and tides
- Radiation Warningsnuclear events, radiological releases and iodine advice
- 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 Netherlands?
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI), Rijkswaterstaat.
What is the emergency number in Netherlands?
The primary emergency number is 112.
How many warning channels does Waarning cover for Netherlands?
17 categories: Severe Weather Warnings, Flood Warnings, Heat Warnings, Air Quality Warnings, Coastal and Marine Warnings, Radiation 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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Cities in Netherlands
Generated 2026-10-12. Warning information can change at any time; missing data is never proof of safety.