Real-time coverage of floods event — Green Flood in Guatemala from: 09 Jul 2026 01 to: 11 Jul 2026 01. — Pandita Data.
🌊 OPEN LIVE 3D WEATHER ALERTSA severe flood event struck central Guatemala from July 9–11, 2026, triggered by intense rainfall near 15.3°N, 89.7°W. Heavy precipitation overwhelmed local drainage systems and swollen rivers, displacing communities and threatening water infrastructure across the affected zone. Flood waters surged through low-lying areas, creating dangerous conditions for residents and agricultural zones dependent on stable hydrological cycles.
The Green Flood—named for its distinctive sediment-laden waters carrying organic matter and mineral deposits—poses immediate risks to settlements in river valleys and coastal plains. Flash flooding in Guatemala's tropical climate can develop within hours, trapping residents and isolating emergency response routes. Communities downstream face compounded risk as water moves toward flatter terrain.
Guatemala's location on the Inter-American convergence zone makes it vulnerable to intense rainfall events, especially during the Northern Hemisphere summer monsoon (May–October). Warm, moist air from the Caribbean collides with cooler air masses, triggering convective storms capable of delivering 50–150mm of rain in 24–48 hours. The region's steep topography accelerates runoff, reducing infiltration time and amplifying flood magnitude in valleys and plains.
The volcanic and karst geology of central Guatemala creates complex groundwater dynamics—some areas absorb water rapidly while others shed it quickly, creating unpredictable pooling and flooding patterns. Deforestation upstream increases erosion, filling riverbeds with sediment and reducing channel capacity, a key factor in the "green" discoloration from suspended organic matter and clay.
Pandita Data integrates NOAA precipitation radar and NASA MODIS satellite imagery to detect rainfall intensity, cloud-top temperature, and surface water extent in real time. Hydrological models simulate runoff accumulation across terrain, forecasting flood wave propagation downstream and identifying high-risk communities. Water level sensors on major rivers feed live updates into our 3D flood simulation.
Guatemala experiences 8–12 major flood events annually during wet season (May–November). The July 2026 Green Flood aligns with peak monsoon activity. Mortality and displacement rates are highest in unplanned settlements lacking early warning systems. Landslide co-hazards are common when saturated soils destabilize on slopes.
Monitor Pandita Data's real-time 3D flood simulation for Guatemala to track rainfall, runoff accumulation, and river levels as the event develops.