Flood Warnings in Austria
Flood Warnings for Austria (Central Europe) come from GeoSphere Austria (National Meteorological and Geophysical Service), Federal Ministry of the Interior – State Crisis and Disaster Management (SKKM). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Vienna.
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At a glance
- countryAustria · Europe
- reference cityVienna (48.21, 16.37)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- risk profilestorm, flood, avalanche, heat, cold, wildfire
What counts as a flood warnings
Flood warnings come from national or regional water authorities and civil protection agencies. They distinguish between river floods that build over hours or days, flash floods that follow heavy rain within minutes, and coastal storm surge. Watches and warnings name the affected river basins and districts, so the decisive information is always the local catchment, not the country average.
Who issues flood warnings in Austria
- meteoGeoSphere Austria (National Meteorological and Geophysical Service)
- civilFederal Ministry of the Interior – State Crisis and Disaster Management (SKKM)
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Austria
- Move valuables and electrical equipment out of cellars and basements.
- Never drive or walk through moving water - 30 cm can sweep a car away.
- Know the highest point of your building and a route to higher ground.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Austria: Open-Meteo, Copernicus EMS, national hydrological services, civil protection agencies. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues flood warnings in Austria?
GeoSphere Austria (National Meteorological and Geophysical Service), Federal Ministry of the Interior – State Crisis and Disaster Management (SKKM). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Austria?
The primary emergency number is 112. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live flood warnings for Austria?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Vienna from Open-Meteo, Copernicus EMS, national hydrological services, civil protection agencies. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Austria
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Heat Warnings
- Cold and Snow Warnings
- Wildfire Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Avalanche Warnings
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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.