2025 Mokwa flood
| Date | May 28–29, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Location | Mokwa, Niger State, Nigeria |
| Cause | Heavy rainfall and collapse of a nearby dam |
| Deaths | > 200 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 121 |
| Missing | 1,000 |
| Property damage | Millions of naira; town submerged, more than 3,000 houses affected, two bridges collapsed and two roads swept away, critical infrastructure damaged, farm produce destroyed and croplands damaged |
Location of the flood warning.
On May 28, 2025, flooding caused by heavy rainfall submerged the market town of Mokwa in Niger State, Nigeria, causing severe damage. Officials said that the floods killed more than 200 people and confirmed that 1,000 were missing. At least 121 others were injured, and the flooding destroyed 2,000 homes.