Event
The Japan Meteorological Agency and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government issued a Level 4 flood danger warning for the Meguro River at 7:40 am on June 3, 2026. Authorities confirmed evacuation information from local municipalities and warned that flooding is likely to occur.
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The highest level of flood danger alert has been activated for the Meguro River, coinciding with simultaneous warnings for other waterways in the capital as severe weather impacts the region.
Authorities have confirmed evacuation information from local municipalities, with warnings issued for the Nogawa and Senkawa rivers in Tokyo at 7:40 am on June 3, 2026.
Authorities have confirmed evacuation protocols for residents in high-risk zones as simultaneous landslide and flood warnings impact multiple prefectures across Japan.
Background
On June 3, 2026, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government issued a Level 4 flood danger warning for the Meguro River in Tokyo at 7:40 am. This alert, indicating that flooding is likely to occur, coincided with simultaneous warnings for the Nogawa and Senkawa rivers. The warnings were issued in the context of Typhoon 6 affecting Japan, which has triggered landslide and flood alerts across multiple prefectures. Local municipalities have confirmed evacuation information for residents in high-risk areas.
On June 3, 2026, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government issued a Level 4 flood danger warning for the Meguro River in Tokyo at 7:40 am. This alert, indicating that flooding is likely to occur, coincided with simultaneous warnings for the Nogaw
Fact cards
Key entities: Tokyo, Meguro River, Japan Meteorological Agency, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Nogawa River, Senkawa River.
What does a Level 4 flood warning mean? It indicates that flooding is likely to occur and authorities are urging residents to take immediate protective action. Which rivers in Tokyo are under Level 4 warnings? The Meguro, Nogawa, and Senkawa rivers. What is the broader weather co
2026-06-03T01:13:00: JMA issues 'linear rainband imminent prediction' warning for southern Tokushima, Wakayama, and Mie prefectures. 2026-06-03T07:40:00: JMA and Tokyo Metropolitan Government issue Level 4 flood danger warnings for the Meguro, Nogawa, and Senkawa rivers in Tokyo.
Timeline
JMA issues 'linear rainband imminent prediction' warning for southern Tokushima, Wakayama, and Mie prefectures.
JMA and Tokyo Metropolitan Government issue Level 4 flood danger warnings for the Meguro, Nogawa, and Senkawa rivers in Tokyo.
News updates confirm evacuation information from local municipalities and warn of imminent flooding.
FAQ
It indicates that flooding is likely to occur and authorities are urging residents to take immediate protective action.
The Meguro, Nogawa, and Senkawa rivers.
Typhoon 6 is currently affecting Japan, causing simultaneous landslide and flood warnings in multiple regions.
Authorities have confirmed evacuation information from local municipalities; residents in high-risk zones should follow official evacuation protocols.
It indicates a serious threat to life and property, necessitating immediate evacuation.
The Nogawa and Senkawa rivers.
Yes, it is occurring concurrently with Typhoon 6, which is impacting multiple regions across Japan.
Authorities have confirmed evacuation information from local municipalities, though specific orders for all residents are not detailed in the current report.
Level 4, indicating that flooding is likely and evacuation is necessary.
Typhoon 6, which has generated a line-shaped precipitation band.
Yes, Level 4 landslide alerts for Yokosuka (Kanagawa) and Ito, Atami, and Shimoda (Shizuoka), and a Level 5 flood special warning for the Kozagawa River (Wakayama).
Authorities have confirmed evacuation information from local municipalities and warned residents in dangerous locations.