Flooding and Level 5 heavy rain emergency warnings were issued in Toyama Prefecture, affecting Takaoka and Imizu.
7 reports, 3 independent
Updated Aug 27
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What happened
Flooding and Level 5 heavy rain emergency warnings were issued in Toyama Prefecture, affecting Takaoka and Imizu.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.JMA expanded heavy rain warnings to include Ishikawa alongside Toyama.1 source
Severe flooding and evacuations occurred in Toyama Prefecture following heavy rains in January 2026.1 source
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The entities involved
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Toyama Prefecture
prefecture of Japan
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Takaoka
city in Toyama Prefecture, Japan
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Japan Meteorological Agency
independent organ of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan
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- JMA reported highest hourly rainfall on September 8, 2026, leading to flood warnings for the Shonai River, high school closures in Chiba, and a submerged car found in Iwaki.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency issued heavy rain warnings for affected areas in Noto.