Level 5 Special Flood Warning Issued for Akita
Overview
On October 21, 2026, a Level 5 Special Flood Warning was issued for the Koyoshi River, which flows through Akita Prefecture. Due to the heavy rain so far, river flooding has already occurred or is considered extremely likely to be occurring. An attachment will provide an overview of the heavy rain and points to note. Contact information is listed for officials from the Water and Disaster Management Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Atmosphere and Ocean Department of the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Key points
- A Level 5 Special Flood Warning was issued for the Koyoshi River, which flows through Akita Prefecture.
- River flooding has already occurred or is considered extremely likely to be occurring.
- An attachment will provide an overview of the heavy rain and points to note.
Overview
The warning was issued on October 21, 2026.
Details
The contacts are Planning Specialist Hosokawa of the River Conservation Planning Office, River Environment Division, Water and Disaster Management Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and Disaster Prevention Meteorological Officer Osada of the Meteorological Risk Management Division, Atmosphere and Ocean Department, Japan Meteorological Agency.