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Thessaly Civil Protection manages severe weather in Sporades and Magnesia
The Civil Protection of the Thessaly Region recently managed a severe weather event affecting the Sporades islands and the Magnesia region. Official data from the Thessaly Civil Protection Center indicates that the weather episode occurring between October 13 and 14, 2026, was among the most significant in recent years, with rainfall levels in Skopelos potentially exceeding those of the catastrophic Daniel storm.
In the Sporades, Skopelos recorded 258.8 mm of rain, Skiathos 237.0 mm, and Alonissos an average of 204.0 mm across five stations. Skiathos experienced a rapid storm on Tuesday night with an instantaneous rainfall rate of up to 192 mm/h. In Magnesia, Zagora recorded 140.0 mm and Anavra 106.2 mm.
Wind gusts reached 93.3 km/h in Xanemos and 80.5 km/h in Portaria. The Civil Protection units utilized real-time monitoring to adjust interventions and ensure citizen safety throughout the event.
Entities
Magnesia · Skopelos · Skíathos · Sporades · Thessaly Civil Protection Center
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The weather event occurred between October 13 and 14, 2026. www.larissapress.gr · e-thessalia.gr · www.larissanet.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Wind gusts reached 93.3 km/h in Xanemos. www.larissapress.gr · e-thessalia.gr · www.larissanet.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The rainfall in Skopelos likely exceeded the levels of the Daniel storm. www.larissapress.gr · e-thessalia.gr · www.larissanet.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Skiathos recorded 237.0 mm of rainfall. www.larissapress.gr · e-thessalia.gr · www.larissanet.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Zagora recorded 140.0 mm of rainfall. www.larissapress.gr · e-thessalia.gr · www.larissanet.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Skopelos recorded 258.8 mm of rainfall. www.larissapress.gr · e-thessalia.gr · www.larissanet.gr