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El Niño in BlumenauSC · Brazil

Current El Niño risk

Attention level: HighCritical · Flooding / extreme rain1 day(s) with heavy rain in a flood-prone zone

Blumenau is inside the projected impact zone Southern Brazil, Uruguay & NE Argentina.

A strengthened subtropical jet brings persistent extreme rainfall. The 2023-24 Rio Grande do Sul floods are the canonical signature.

Next 14 days in Blumenau

1 of the next 14 days show a 60%+ chance of rain; 0 with heavy rain.

% is the chance of rain that day. The word shows how strong that rain should be. Tap a day for details. Depth is indicative, based on rainfall intensity, not an official flood forecast.

Local news Blumenau

Recent coverage that mentions your area and this season's weather risks.

Local videos Blumenau

Recent local coverage and preparedness clips for your area.

Areas with flood history in Blumenau

Rua 1º de Janeiro, Itoupava Norte

Rua 1º de Janeiro, Itoupava Norte

Historically first point to flood when the river rises

Rua São Rafael

Rua São Rafael

Lowest area of the city, near BR-470, subject to flooding

Rua Martha Cordeiro, Fortaleza

Rua Martha Cordeiro, Fortaleza

Low area and recurrent in floods when the river level rises

Rua Albert Goll, Fortaleza

Rua Albert Goll, Fortaleza

Low area and recurrent in floods when the river level rises

Rua XV de Novembro, Centro

Rua XV de Novembro, Centro

Many sections were affected in floods, due to being in a low central area

Beira Rio

Beira Rio

Riverside stretch frequently flooded during Itajaí-Açu floods

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] · Images: Google Street View. They show the street on a normal day, not during a flood. AI-generated list using web search (Perplexity Sonar) from news and public sources. Use as a starting reference, not an official risk map.

What you should do

  • Learn your neighborhood's flood-prone streets and the fastest route to higher ground.
  • Never walk or drive through floodwater: 15 cm of moving water can knock you down.
  • Keep documents, medication and chargers in a waterproof bag, ready to grab.
  • Sign up for your city's official rain/flood alerts (SMS or app) today.
  • Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.

Emergency kit: what to have ready

Emergency numbers

Numbers are national defaults; some regions use local variants. Confirm with local authorities.

Official monitoring agencies

INMET

National weather service

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Defesa Civil Nacional

Civil defense and emergencies

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CEMADEN

Climate and disaster monitoring

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CPTEC / INPE

Climate and disaster monitoring

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NOAA Climate Prediction Center

Global ENSO reference

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IRI, Columbia University

Global ENSO reference

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Frequently asked questions

Is Blumenau affected by El Niño?

Yes. Blumenau sits in the documented impact zone Southern Brazil, Uruguay & NE Argentina: A strengthened subtropical jet brings persistent extreme rainfall. The 2023-24 Rio Grande do Sul floods are the canonical signature.

Will it rain in Blumenau in the coming days?

The current 14-day forecast shows 1 days with a 60%+ chance of rain and 0 days with heavy rain. Probabilities update every 6 hours.

What should residents of Blumenau do?

Learn your neighborhood's flood-prone streets and the fastest route to higher ground. Never walk or drive through floodwater: 15 cm of moving water can knock you down. Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.

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Data refreshes every 6 hours. Forecast: Open-Meteo. Zone risk: NOAA data and documented El Niño patterns.

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