# Severe storms and flooding in Spain and Greece

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/severe-storms-and-flooding-in-spain-and-greece
> Updated: 2026-10-12T05:01:21.000Z. Sources: 206. Developments: 3.

Extreme weather events have impacted Spain and parts of the Mediterranean, characterized by record rainfall and severe storms.

In late September, Spain experienced significant fluctuations, with Extremadura recording a record 123 liters of rain per square meter in Guijo de Granadilla. This triggered red alerts for the Alagón basin and necessitated the evacuation of residents in Corte de Peleas. Concurrently, Andalucía faced instability with yellow warnings for rain and storms.

By early October, the weather intensified into severe storms causing fatalities and widespread destruction. In Catalonia, at least two deaths were reported—one from a wall collapse at a campsite in Tordera and another in a flooded garage in Montornès del Vallès. Emergency services managed thousands of incidents, including over 6,700 calls to the 112 line, and are searching for a missing person in Pineda de Mar. Barcelona El Prat airport faced major disruptions, cancelling 385 flights.

In Greece, Crete faced devastating weather with damage estimated to approach 20 million euros. Authorities reported over 500 emergency calls involving water pumping, tree removal, and evacuations. In the Chania region, massive runoff from the Samaria Gorge caused significant environmental changes, with water levels exceeding 800mm in some areas.

Following these events, recovery efforts have begun in Spain. At the prehistoric settlement of Algaba de Ronda, reconstruction is underway after intense winds exceeding 90 km/h caused the collapse of nearly all the site's cabins earlier this year.

## Claims

- The 112 emergency line received over 6,700 calls related to the storm. (disputed by 13 sources)
- A person died in Tordera after a wall collapsed on them at a campsite. (disputed by 10 sources)
- The 112 emergency line received 5,904 calls related to the rain episode. (disputed by 5 sources)
- AEMET issued red alerts for torrential rains in parts of Catalonia. (corroborated by 18 sources)
- Severe storms have caused significant damage and flooding across various regions of Spain. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- Two people died in Catalonia due to the heavy rains. (corroborated by 13 sources)
- A 102-year-old woman drowned in her home in Madrigueras, Castile-La Mancha. (corroborated by 13 sources)
- Rainfall levels exceeded 200 liters per square meter in various parts of Catalonia. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Meteocat describes the weather event as an exceptional episode. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- A second person died in Montornès del Vallès after being trapped in a garage. (corroborated by 9 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Heavy rains cause flooding in Chile and storm damage in Spain

Heavy rains have caused flooding and road closures in Chile's Choapa Province, while a prehistoric site in Spain begins reconstruction following severe storm damage.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/heavy-rains-cause-flooding-in-chile-and-storm-damage-in-spain

### 2026-10-03: Spain and Greece hit by severe storms causing deaths and widespread damage

Extreme storms in Spain and Greece have caused multiple deaths, thousands of emergency calls, and significant infrastructure damage, including hundreds of flight cancellations in Barcelona.

199 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catalonia-and-castelln-face-severe-weather-alerts

### 2026-09-28: Spain weather: Record rainfall in Extremadura and storms in Andalucía

Spain faces heavy rainfall and flooding in Extremadura, including record precipitation in Guijo de Granadilla, while Andalucía experiences cooling temperatures and storm warnings.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malaga-province-issued-yellow-warning-for-rain-and-thunderstorms

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