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El Niño in MedellínAntioquia · Colombia
Current El Niño risk
Attention level: ModerateWarning · Drought / heat / fire riskRisk zone, but no flood signal in the next 14 daysMedellín is inside the projected impact zone Colombia & Venezuela.
Below-normal rainfall stresses hydropower reservoirs and agriculture; heightened wildfire risk in the Andean valleys.
Next 14 days in Medellín
8 of the next 14 days show a 60%+ chance of rain; 0 with heavy rain.
% is the chance of rain that day. mm is the expected amount.
Areas with flood history in Medellín
- La Iguana Creek corridor: Repeated overflows and blockages since 1880, especially in rainy seasons
- Conquistadores neighborhood: Flash floods hit hard in 2023, with vehicles and homes submerged
- El Pesebre neighborhood: Rainwater runoff and slope drainage keep homes at permanent flood risk
- El Pacífico neighborhood: Urban-rural edge location on a steep slope exposed to flood runoff
- Llanaditas neighborhood: Listed in risk studies for floods and torrential runoff on the eastern edge
- Avenida Las Vegas: News reports have cited street flooding during intense rain events
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 numbers
Numbers are national defaults; some regions use local variants. Confirm with local authorities.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Medellín affected by El Niño?
Yes. Medellín sits in the documented impact zone Colombia & Venezuela: Below-normal rainfall stresses hydropower reservoirs and agriculture; heightened wildfire risk in the Andean valleys.
Will it rain in Medellín in the coming days?
The current 14-day forecast shows 8 days with a 60%+ chance of rain and 0 days with heavy rain. Probabilities update every 6 hours.
What should residents of Medellín 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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Data refreshes every 6 hours. Forecast: Open-Meteo. Zone risk: NOAA data and documented El Niño patterns.