# Weather alerts and flooding in Madeira > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/weather-alerts-in-madeira > Updated: 2026-11-07T13:46:06.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 9. The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) and the Regional Civil Protection Service (SRPC) have issued warnings for the Autonomous Region of Madeira due to deteriorating weather conditions. Initial reports indicated that while light rain was expected through Friday, October 30, conditions were forecast to worsen starting Saturday, October 31. Heavy precipitation was anticipated to affect the southern slopes and highlands, bringing risks of flash floods, inundations, mass movements, and falling debris. Maritime agitation was also expected, with waves reaching up to 2.5 meters on the northern coast and Porto Santo. Subsequent updates confirmed a yellow warning for the archipelago. Forecasts indicated that the heaviest precipitation would occur in southern regions and highlands, with heavy showers and thunderstorms potentially occurring between midnight and 09:00 on Sunday. Civil Protection advised residents to secure outdoor objects, clear drainage systems, and avoid driving through flooded roads or parking in landslide-prone areas. As conditions intensified, the SRPC upgraded the warning to an orange alert for the southern coast and mountainous regions, effective from midnight until 09:00 on Sunday, November 1, specifically for heavy showers accompanied by thunderstorms. Yellow alerts remained in place for the northern coast and Porto Santo. By Sunday, November 1, severe weather and intense precipitation triggered numerous emergencies across the island. In Santa Cruz, local civil protection recorded 37 occurrences between 08:00 and 19:00, including flooding in homes, garages, and public roads, as well as fallen trees and unstable walls. One incident in Caniço involved a tree falling onto a vehicle on the Estrada do Garajau. The SRPC reported approximately 30 incidents island-wide, with Funchal being the most affected municipality with 12 reported situations. On November 7, the weather system identified as depression Bruna continued to impact the region. ## Claims - The Madeira Regional Civil Protection Service issued an alert for heavy rainfall. (reported by 3 sources) - Weather conditions in Madeira are expected to worsen starting Friday, October 30. (reported by 3 sources) - Heavy rain is expected to be most frequent in the southern and highland areas starting Saturday. (reported by 3 sources) - The IPMA placed Madeira under a yellow warning for precipitation and thunderstorms. (reported by 3 sources) - Risks associated with the weather include flash floods, inundations, and mass movements. (reported by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-11-07: Madeira experiences 111 weather-related incidents due to Storm Bruna Storm Bruna caused 111 weather-related incidents in Madeira, including fallen trees, flooding, and road closures, requiring the deployment of 220 emergency responders. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madeira-experiences-111-weather-related-incidents-due-to-storm-bruna ### 2026-11-07: Flooding hits Estrada Monumental in Madeira following heavy rain Heavy rainfall from depression Bruna has caused significant flooding on Madeira's Estrada Monumental, requiring motorists to exercise caution. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/flooding-hits-estrada-monumental-in-madeira-following-heavy-rain ### 2026-11-06: Madeira weather causes sports postponements and trail closures Severe weather in Madeira has forced the postponement of multiple sporting events and the closure of all classified hiking trails for November 8. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madeira-weather-causes-sports-postponements-and-trail-closures ### 2026-11-04: Portugal issues weather and sea state warnings for Madeira and Azores Severe weather warnings have been issued for Madeira and the Azores, with high winds, heavy rain, and waves up to 10 meters expected, prompting maritime precautions and travel cancellations. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/severe-weather-warnings-issued-for-madeira-and-azores ### 2026-11-04: Atlantic depression and atmospheric river to impact Madeira and Portugal An Atlantic depression and atmospheric river are set to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Madeira and mainland Portugal starting this week. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atlantic-depression-and-atmospheric-river-to-impact-madeira-and-portugal ### 2026-11-01: Heavy rainfall causes multiple incidents across Madeira Heavy rain in Madeira has caused dozens of emergencies, including flooding, fallen trees, and landslides, with Funchal and Santa Cruz among the most affected municipalities. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/heavy-rainfall-causes-multiple-incidents-across-madeira ### 2026-10-31: Madeira faces orange weather warnings for heavy rain and storms Madeira is under orange weather warnings for heavy rain and thunderstorms, with maritime authorities also warning of significant wave heights and poor visibility along the coast. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madeira-issues-weather-and-sea-state-warnings ### 2026-10-29: Madeira issues orange alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms Madeira has issued an orange alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms, with risks of flooding and landslides expected through Sunday morning. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madeira-civil-protection-issues-alert-for-heavy-rainfall ### 2026-10-27: Madeira weather alert: Heavy rain and flooding risks expected Madeira faces a weather alert as heavy rain, potential flooding, and landslides are forecast to increase from Saturday, October 31, prompting civil protection warnings. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madeira-weather-alert-heavy-rain-and-flooding-risks-expected --- Cite as: Weather alerts and flooding in Madeira. 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