Moderate Heavy Rain ● Closed
Strong rainfall — Préalpes vaudoises, Switzerland
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- Possible impacts: Rise in the level of bodies of water where the ground is already saturated.
- Recommendations for action: Observe any flood warnings issued by the Federal Office for the Environment FOEN.
- Expected amounts: 40-70 mm
- Snowfall limit: 2700 - 1600 m (sinking)
Measurements
| Coordinates | 46.4743, 6.9309 |
|---|---|
| Region | Préalpes vaudoises |
| Location Precision | polygon |
| Issuing Authority | Switzerland — ch-meteoswiss-de |
| Cap Urgency | Future |
| Cap Certainty | Likely |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-08T22:00:00+00:00 |
Official source
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Severity as published by WMO Alert Hub (national weather services).
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Source updated 12 days ago (Oct 7, 2026 09:05 UTC) · we last heard from WMO Alert Hub (national weather services) 37 seconds ago
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What GloFAS forecasts for the rivers nearby
No chance of exceeding even its 2-year flood flow in this forecast.
GloFAS alert level: Inactive · Peak expected: in 7 days (on 2026-10-26) · forecast of 19 Oct 2026
GloFAS forecasts are computer model output, published for information only. They are not a flood warning: only national and regional authorities issue flood warnings for their own area. A reporting point is a place on the model's river network, which may sit a few kilometres from the town it is named after. All rivers →
Official authorities in Switzerland
If you are there, these are the bodies whose instructions apply. This site is not an emergency service and does not issue warnings.
More for Switzerland →What to do
Follow the instructions issued by WMO Alert Hub (national weather services) and your local emergency services. The guidance below is background.
Flash flood risk awareness, urban drainage flooding, and staying safe during cloudbursts and monsoon downpours.
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