Floods in Ghana

Floods in Ghana refer to a series of flood incidents that have caused property damage and loss of life. Floods are caused by excessive rainfall and dam spillages.

Over the years Ghana has experienced floods across different regions notably caused by several factors such as:

For instance, on June 3rd, 2015, Accra, heavy rainfall in Ghana's capital led to flooding. The main contributing factors were choked gutters that blocked drainage systems and improper settlements. Over 200 people lost their lives due to a petrol station explosion during the flood. In 2021, heavy rainfall caused floods in the Kumasi Metropolis, resulting in the loss of lives 4 people and displacement of 200 others. This flood was caused by heavy rainfall. In the Eastern Region of Ghana, severe floods occurred after the Akosombo Dam was spilled, displacing 26,000 people from their homes in 2023. Reports from the BBC attributed the flood to heavy rainfall which caused the Volta River Authority to spill the dam. Below is a list of floods.
 * Continuous heavy downpours
 * Choked gutters
 * Improper settlements
 * Low-lying and flat lands
 * Rare cases of dam spillage

List of floods

 * 2023 Akosombo dam spillage flood
 * 2022 Accra floods
 * 2020 African Sahel floods
 * 2016 Accra floods
 * 2009 West Africa floods
 * 2023 Accra circle floods
 * 2010 Agona swedru floods
 * 2011 Atiwa floods