FAQ: floods in Corrientes, Argentina
At what Paraná river level does Corrientes city flood?
INA's alert level is 6.50 m and evacuation level 7.00 m on the Corrientes gauge. In this model 7.00 m connects ≈ 5.6 km² of the Corrientes side to the river; the 9.02 m record ≈ 16.2 km².
What was the highest Paraná flood at Corrientes?
9.02 m on 18 July 1983 (INA/Prefectura series 1901–2026), followed by 1992 (8.64 m), 1905 (8.57 m) and 1998 (8.39 m).
What happened on 3 March 2024?
About 300 mm of rain fell in under 12 hours, flooding 150+ barrios. It was a rain flood: the river stood at 2.31 m.
Is this an official risk map?
No. It is an independent, non-commercial educational tool with unconfirmed assumptions (gauge datum, 30 m DEM). In an emergency follow Civil Defence (103), INA and Prefectura.