El Niño Observatory
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El Niño Observatory Monitored cities León

El Niño in LeónLeón · Nicaragua

Current El Niño risk

Attention level: ModerateWarning · Drought / heat / fire riskRisk zone, but no flood signal in the next 14 days

León is inside the projected impact zone Central America: Dry Corridor.

Failed rains across the Dry Corridor threaten subsistence maize and bean harvests, deepening food insecurity.

Next 14 days in León

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

Wed
10
95%
28mm
Thu
11
82%
7mm
Fri
12
94%
4mm
Sat
13
90%
2mm
Sun
14
94%
5mm
Mon
15
80%
4mm
Tue
16
71%
7mm
Wed
17
98%
6mm
Thu
18
71%
1mm
Fri
19
80%
1mm
Sat
20
88%
·
Sun
21
86%
5mm
Mon
22
86%
·
Tue
23
73%
·

% is the chance of rain that day. mm is the expected amount.

Areas with flood history in León

  • Guadalupe neighborhood: Floods recur near the Chiquito River and poor storm drainage
  • Sutiava neighborhood: Flooding is reported near the Chiquito River and in low-lying streets
  • La Villa 23 de Julio neighborhood: Documented flooding from nearby river overflow and intense rain
  • San Felipe neighborhood: Flooding occurs around the El Pochote stream and drainage channels
  • Las Mercedes neighborhood: Public reports cite repeated rain flooding and street waterlogging
  • Rubén Darío neighborhood: Repeated inundation and street flooding during heavy rains

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4]

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

  • Store drinking water and cut non-essential use now, before restrictions arrive.
  • Never burn waste or vegetation: fire risk is sharply elevated in dry spells.
  • If you depend on agriculture, plan for reduced rainfall this season.
  • Watch for water-rationing announcements from your utility.
  • 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is León affected by El Niño?

Yes. León sits in the documented impact zone Central America: Dry Corridor: Failed rains across the Dry Corridor threaten subsistence maize and bean harvests, deepening food insecurity.

Will it rain in León in the coming days?

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

What should residents of León do?

Store drinking water and cut non-essential use now, before restrictions arrive. Never burn waste or vegetation: fire risk is sharply elevated in dry spells. Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.

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