Story no.188OngoingDisasterNotableGard +329 Oct → 30 Oct3 facts · 7 art.
Floods of 19‑20 October: natural disaster declarations in the South‑East
On 19 and 20 October 2026, floods and mudslides hit south‑eastern France. On 29 October, 184 municipalities in the region, including 32 in Gard and 62 around Salon-de-Provence, were declared natural disaster areas; victims have 30 days to file their claims. The same day, an order published in the Official Journal recognised 33 municipalities in Gard as natural disaster areas. On 30 October, 26 municipalities in Vaucluse were likewise recognised as natural disaster areas following the 19‑20 October weather events.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 3 events in 4 departments (Gard, Bouches-du-Rhône, Var and 1 more), followed from 29 October 2026 to 30 October 2026. 7 articles from 6 sources (disaster); last updated on 30 October 2026 at 16:50.
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Storms of October 19 and 20: 33 municipalities in Gard recognized as natural disaster areas
An order published in the Official Journal recognizes 33 municipalities in Gard as natural disaster areas after the floods and mudslides of October 19 and 20, 2026.
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October 19 floods: 184 communes in the South-East recognized as natural disaster areas
Ten days after the October 19 floods, 184 communes in the South-East, including 32 in Gard and 62 around Salon-de-Provence, have been recognized as natural disaster areas. Victims have 30 days to file their claims.
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