Is Buienradar Down? Live status & outage reports

Service info and troubleshooting

Map Not Loading or Frozen

The rain radar map is the core feature, so when it freezes or shows a blank tile, it's frustrating. First, hard-refresh the page (Ctrl+Shift+R on desktop). If that doesn't help, clear your browser cache — cached map tiles often cause rendering failures. Switching from Chrome to Firefox or vice versa can also isolate whether the issue is browser-specific. On mobile, force-close the Buienradar app and reopen it.

App Crashes on Launch

If the app shuts down immediately after opening, check whether you're running an outdated version. Go to the App Store or Google Play and update. If the latest version is already installed, try clearing the app cache in your phone settings under Storage. A full reinstall usually resolves persistent crash loops.

Radar Animation Won't Play

The animated precipitation loop requires a stable connection and a capable browser. If the animation stalls on one frame, check your internet speed — anything below 5 Mbps can cause issues with tile streaming. Disable any browser extensions that block scripts or ads, since some of them interfere with map rendering libraries used by the service.

Location Detection Not Working

When Buienradar can't find your location, the problem is almost always permissions:

• Check that location access is granted for the browser or app in your device settings
• On iOS, set location permission to 'While Using' rather than 'Never'
• If you're on a desktop, the browser may be blocking geolocation — look for the location icon in the address bar and allow access
• Corporate or public Wi-Fi networks sometimes block location APIs entirely; switching to mobile data often fixes this

Hourly Forecast Not Updating

If the forecast timestamps look old, the page is likely serving a cached version. Force a reload or open the forecast in a private/incognito window. On mobile, pull down to refresh the feed. If the data still looks stale after several minutes, the issue is likely on the server side and will resolve on its own.

Slow Loading on Mobile Network

High latency on a cellular connection makes the radar sluggish. Switch between 4G and 5G bands in your phone settings — sometimes the signal strength indicator is misleading and a lower band actually delivers better throughput. Closing background apps that consume bandwidth also helps the service load faster.