Overall Green Flood
in France

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Flood can have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude, exposed population and vulnerability.

GDACS ID FL 1104084
Death: 0
Displaced: -
Countries: France
From - To 08 Aug - 10 Aug

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France, Early August 2026Local media in France reported storms in various parts of the country from 08 August 2026. Heavy rain triggered a debris flow in Gavarnie-Gèdre, Hautes-Pyrénées, where a campervan was completely buried. Local media reported more than 130,000 m³ of rock, mud and debris was mobilised. Heavy rain also flooded streets of Saint-Étienne on 09 August 2026. Local media said some cellars of buildings were also flooded. Floods and mudslides blocked roads in areas around Tende, Alpes-Maritimes.Mon 10 Aug 2026Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS
Detailed event map. European Union, 2026. Map produced by EC-JRC.
The boundaries and the names shown on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the European Union.

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