# Mediterranean episode in the South-East and Corsica

> Starting on 2 November 2026, thunderstorms and a Mediterranean episode were forecast in the South-East, with accumulations that could locally reach 250 mm, before Météo-France placed several departments on yellow alert for thunderstorms and rain-flooding. On 4 November, intense rains hit the South-East and Corsica, leading to the closure of the Col de la Bonette in the Alpes-Maritimes and flooding at the locality of Precojo in Porto-Vecchio, where 30 people were brought to safety and 10 houses flooded. The two Corsican departments were placed on orange alert for rain-flooding from 5 November, followed by Hérault and Gard, while four people were rescued from vehicles swept away by the waters between Porto-Vecchio and Figari. On 5 November, four departments were on orange alert for rain-flooding and three on yellow alert for flooding.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 16 events in 9 departments (Gard, Hérault, Bouches-du-Rhône and 6 more), followed from 1 November 2026 to 5 November 2026. 73 articles from 23 sources (weather, disaster); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 08:07.

- Status: ongoing
- Category: Weather, Disaster
- Place: Gard, Hérault, Bouches-du-Rhône, Corse-du-Sud, Haute-Corse, Var, Alpes-Maritimes, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Aude
- First detected: 1 November 2026 at 11:04
- Updated: 5 November 2026 at 08:07
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/290-mediterranean-episode-in-the-south-east-and-corsica

## Coverage angles

The three sides mainly cover weather alerts and rainfall totals, but the centre focuses more on the consequences that have already occurred (people rescued, flooding) and the right on the department-by-department tally of alert levels.

**Common ground**

- Corsica (Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud) is placed on orange rain-flooding alert from Thursday morning.
- Heavy rains linked to a Mediterranean episode are expected in the South-East and Corsica.
- Significant accumulations are forecast, on the order of 150 to 200 mm locally.
- Flooding hit Porto-Vecchio with people brought to safety.

**Differences**

- The centre reports people rescued from vehicles swept away by the waters in Corse-du-Sud, a fact scarcely picked up by the other sides.
- The right mentions local measures (ban on school outings and access to the GR20 in Haute-Corse) absent from the left and centre articles provided.
- The announced totals vary by outlet, from 150-200 mm up to 300 mm or even 600 mm depending on the media.

## What is established

_“Confirmed” = reported by at least two independent outlets (outlets of the same group count as one). AI cross-check of the collected headlines and extracts._

**Confirmed by several sources**

- The two Corsican departments were placed on orange rain-flooding alert for Thursday 5 November. (8 independent sources: [BFMTV / RMC](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3AFBVV95cUxPVlNsYjdLV0VicTZJeFg5V0V2ZFZhM21VcjZVSkZJRUtGd2RXOXE0clRVWXB5b0R3SGZXa2l5cFY0aE5VXzFFQTd1SDhMVExZeGd5Vlcxd3MwR2Q5VTBKcm1RZVpJQ1BGaGsyaHM4Mm94VnoxU0p1U0h6b1lCSFdWd0NFQnZsdDBHZWpuQ3NvcmZOeVFvWmxuamttb3NXWTZDbTJKa1hsYXBTQWx5MzdNNW5iTHZSWHo5bk0zTE0zMWVPUVI4bnJNRGFMbWJaQVZzX0FpMEZPcTRZeWhy?oc=5), [franceinfo](https://www.franceinfo.fr/environnement/meteo/les-deux-departements-corses-places-en-vigilance-orange-pluie-inondations-a-partir-de-jeudi-matin_8267861.html#xtor=RSS-3-%5Bgeneral%5D), [TF1 Info / LCI](https://www.tf1info.fr/meteo/la-corse-placee-en-vigilance-orange-pour-pluies-et-inondations-ce-jeudi-2473873.html), [Ouest-France](https://www.ouest-france.fr/meteo/nouvel-episode-mediterraneen-dans-le-sud-est-et-la-corse-deux-departements-en-vigilance-orange-pluie-inondation-86db21de-d84f-11f1-b736-5b9907ef0b5a?utm_source=fluxpublicactu&utm_medium=fluxrss&utm_campaign=banquedecontenu), [Le Monde](https://www.lemonde.fr/planete/article/2026/11/04/la-corse-placee-en-vigilance-orange-pluie-inondation-a-partir-de-jeudi_6806317_3244.html), [Europe 1](https://www.europe1.fr/meteo/la-corse-en-vigilance-orange-pluie-inondations-jeudi-1208345?at_medium=RSS%20feeds&at_campaign=Flux%20Generique), [Midi Libre](https://www.midilibre.fr/2026/11/04/episode-mediterraneen-la-neige-est-tombee-dans-la-region-et-les-precipitations-vont-sintensifier-a-quoi-sattendre-dans-le-gard-et-lherault-13636246.php), [Corse Net Infos](https://www.corsenetinfos.corsica/U-tempu-in-Corsica_a93515.html))
- Flooding at the locality of Precojo in Porto-Vecchio flooded 10 houses and required evacuations on 4 November. (6 independent sources: [Midi Libre](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgJBVV95cUxPMDFGWDRFZzh3cUJSYjBTbFo4bTZTRHdJOEI3S1JWUWVHdjRWbTZaaURpUmg1bUp0akVSRlplN1ZYZE5wRFpRaFJpS3poWHk4Z01WSUxGX3pLNmY1X0lzcDl0alRVUFBKMlkzUDdSZ3F0MExkS2d5Z3RjMzZIckxJNmh4TTgyaGRzWl9KcUxfZWlUTXlub2wwamJBd0pfTXo2STZiUHQtNFVSYWpTM0JvVWZWODRqdEptSjRUdXl6NFpvSkNZNXFBaUZkcHYzb0hjc1VvdUc3SUJVcTFIRFhxRWg1MXdDVjBFOEloVVAwM3BCWHE0RjJ2RXZfdHVhLUk5WXpSYkZ5QzN0ZXM1XzMtc0o3TlRhUQ?oc=5), [Corse Net Infos](https://www.corsenetinfos.corsica/De-fortes-pluies-et-inondations-a-Porto-Vecchio-30-personnes-mises-en-securite-et-plusieurs-routes-coupees_a93513.html), [Corse Matin](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi5gFBVV95cUxNVnVxY3lpcnRrdE0xSWdiSjRhYnVlX083WWVqeGhUS0p2cE83b1pmTEdRc2pkOWJXWGFINGJXZHVsLVRIejJRNHVBWmFMNUh6clNRWjFaSVpKanVBVFlILWh5X0ZEUE9Eci1JbmNVVE5acXNhaXhyUl9CcVZXZ1htdVd3RERfbGVvdTJmdExuTmhkTEU1RVZLUlFDWkE3ZjlLSnhTa1JKNzhiWmtMVW5YZWtLd1RvQ3pSZHZqekRxMEpHNXN2b1ZQVnNQcVMyWlc1LXBGQ2p3ekZ4c3pPNUw0eUNBdU8wZw?oc=5), [France 3 Régions](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2AFBVV95cUxNand6UGNNeG9kaVg2dnZUWkE0Zjk4TzFzOU15bnI3azRVMGt3VnMwZEpOeENZQm5RXzNPSXR5OHUwN0lXalFOcXZyblN2eGRFeUEyWUNza3JuTWRjd2hkUGZ5eWlkaENDeGg3bHZuMDMtUHYwZVRFU3lSdVRQQTI2OVJUb2h6N0FBd2VNUXR6WDgwYXZta01FM09XVVBIazBfYWxVZW1TS0xFOVJTMUJMbUw1UTBlN2Nja3NiQlROTXpySmRHa3BCOVZpMnBVbnhBMzJWN3ZxZ1o?oc=5), [HuffPost France](https://www.huffingtonpost.fr/france/article/meteo-france-place-quatre-departements-dont-la-corse-en-vigilance-orange-pluie-inondations-jeudi_352310.html), [La Croix](https://www.la-croix.com/planete/pluie-et-inondation-deux-departements-du-sud-et-la-corse-places-en-vigilance-orange-20261105))
- Hérault and Gard joined Corsica on orange rain-flooding alert from 10:00 on 5 November. (6 independent sources: [BFMTV / RMC](https://www.bfmtv.com/meteo/episode-mediterraneen-la-vigilance-orange-pluie-inondation-s-etend-l-herault-et-le-gard-places-en-alerte_AN-202611050089.html), [franceinfo](https://www.franceinfo.fr/environnement/meteo/l-herault-et-le-gard-rejoignent-la-corse-en-vigilance-orange-pluie-inondation-annonce-meteo-france_8268779.html#xtor=RSS-3-%5Bgeneral%5D), [Sud Ouest](https://www.sudouest.fr/environnement/meteo/meteo-un-episode-mediterraneen-attendu-ce-jeudi-l-herault-et-le-gard-rejoignent-la-corse-en-vigilance-orange-pluie-inondation-31390230.php), [Le Dauphiné libéré](https://www.ledauphine.com/environnement/2026/11/05/pluie-inondation-la-corse-le-gard-et-l-herault-places-en-vigilance-orange), [Le Progrès](https://www.leprogres.fr/environnement/2026/11/05/pluie-inondation-la-corse-le-gard-et-l-herault-places-en-vigilance-orange), [Le Bien Public](https://www.bienpublic.com/environnement/2026/11/05/pluie-inondation-la-corse-le-gard-et-l-herault-places-en-vigilance-orange), [L'Est Républicain](https://www.estrepublicain.fr/environnement/2026/11/05/pluie-inondation-la-corse-le-gard-et-l-herault-places-en-vigilance-orange), [Europe 1](https://www.europe1.fr/meteo/episode-mediterraneen-lherault-et-le-gard-rejoignent-la-corse-en-vigilance-orange-pluie-inondation-1209650?at_medium=RSS%20feeds&at_campaign=Flux%20Generique), [La Croix](https://www.la-croix.com/planete/pluie-et-inondation-deux-departements-du-sud-et-la-corse-places-en-vigilance-orange-20261105))
- A Mediterranean episode was due to begin on 4 November in the South-East, with forecast accumulations up to 200 mm locally. (5 independent sources: [La Dépêche du Midi](https://www.ladepeche.fr/2026/11/04/meteo-un-episode-mediterraneen-va-toucher-le-languedoc-150-a-200-mm-de-pluie-annonces-ce-mercredi-et-jeudi-13633948.php), [Ouest-France](https://www.ouest-france.fr/meteo/un-episode-mediterraneen-debute-ce-mercredi-frequence-intensite-quatre-questions-sur-ce-phenomene-meteorologique-ed75c3b6-d766-11f1-b736-5b9907ef0b5a?utm_source=fluxpublicactu&utm_medium=fluxrss&utm_campaign=banquedecontenu), [Midi Libre](https://www.midilibre.fr/2026/11/04/episode-mediterraneen-jusqua-200-mm-annonces-localement-quels-sont-les-secteurs-les-plus-exposes-et-quand-va-t-il-pleuvoir-le-plus-13635195.php), [Le Parisien](https://www.leparisien.fr/meteo/pluie-inondation-et-orages-un-episode-mediterraneen-durable-debute-ce-mercredi-dans-le-sud-04-11-2026-UUPXR4IMZRAA7GW6SRGIDYHOQQ.php), [20 Minutes](https://www.20minutes.fr/societe/4260238-20261104-intemperies-pluies-diluviennes-point-episode-mediterraneen-attend-sud-france?at_medium=display&at_campaign=149), [Sud Ouest](https://www.sudouest.fr/occitanie/meteo-un-episode-mediterraneen-dans-le-sud-est-a-partir-de-mercredi-et-du-froid-partout-en-france-jusqu-en-fin-de-semaine-31375680.php))
- On 5 November, four departments were on orange rain-flooding alert and three on yellow flood alert. (3 independent sources: [CNews](https://www.cnews.fr/france/2026-11-04/crues-voici-les-trois-departements-places-en-vigilance-jaune-ce-jeudi-1947813), [BFMTV / RMC](https://www.bfmtv.com/meteo/video-meteo-france-place-4-departements-en-vigilance-orange-pluie-inondation_VN-202611050096.html), [Le Parisien](https://www.leparisien.fr/meteo/pluie-et-inondations-quatre-departements-en-vigilance-orange-ce-jeudi-05-11-2026-G3X7QUA5HJA6LEDN43DHYYFZOU.php))
- The Haute-Corse prefecture announced a ban on school outings and access to the GR20. (2 independent sources: [Corse Net Infos](https://www.corsenetinfos.corsica/Meteo-la-Corse-bascule-en-vigilance-orange-pluie-inondation-plusieurs-activites-interdites-jeudi_a93510.html), [Europe 1](https://www.europe1.fr/meteo/la-corse-en-vigilance-orange-pluie-inondations-jeudi-1208345?at_medium=RSS%20feeds&at_campaign=Flux%20Generique))
- Rain accumulations exceeding 300 mm were forecast locally in Corsica. (2 independent sources: [Europe 1](https://www.europe1.fr/meteo/la-corse-en-vigilance-orange-pluie-inondations-jeudi-1208345?at_medium=RSS%20feeds&at_campaign=Flux%20Generique), [La Croix](https://www.la-croix.com/planete/pluie-et-inondation-deux-departements-du-sud-et-la-corse-places-en-vigilance-orange-20261105))

**Sources disagree**

- People brought to safety in Porto-Vecchio: 30 people according to [Midi Libre](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgJBVV95cUxPMDFGWDRFZzh3cUJSYjBTbFo4bTZTRHdJOEI3S1JWUWVHdjRWbTZaaURpUmg1bUp0akVSRlplN1ZYZE5wRFpRaFJpS3poWHk4Z01WSUxGX3pLNmY1X0lzcDl0alRVUFBKMlkzUDdSZ3F0MExkS2d5Z3RjMzZIckxJNmh4TTgyaGRzWl9KcUxfZWlUTXlub2wwamJBd0pfTXo2STZiUHQtNFVSYWpTM0JvVWZWODRqdEptSjRUdXl6NFpvSkNZNXFBaUZkcHYzb0hjc1VvdUc3SUJVcTFIRFhxRWg1MXdDVjBFOEloVVAwM3BCWHE0RjJ2RXZfdHVhLUk5WXpSYkZ5QzN0ZXM1XzMtc0o3TlRhUQ?oc=5), [Corse Net Infos](https://www.corsenetinfos.corsica/De-fortes-pluies-et-inondations-a-Porto-Vecchio-30-personnes-mises-en-securite-et-plusieurs-routes-coupees_a93513.html), [Corse Matin](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi5gFBVV95cUxNVnVxY3lpcnRrdE0xSWdiSjRhYnVlX083WWVqeGhUS0p2cE83b1pmTEdRc2pkOWJXWGFINGJXZHVsLVRIejJRNHVBWmFMNUh6clNRWjFaSVpKanVBVFlILWh5X0ZEUE9Eci1JbmNVVE5acXNhaXhyUl9CcVZXZ1htdVd3RERfbGVvdTJmdExuTmhkTEU1RVZLUlFDWkE3ZjlLSnhTa1JKNzhiWmtMVW5YZWtLd1RvQ3pSZHZqekRxMEpHNXN2b1ZQVnNQcVMyWlc1LXBGQ2p3ekZ4c3pPNUw0eUNBdU8wZw?oc=5) ; 20 people according to [HuffPost France](https://www.huffingtonpost.fr/france/article/meteo-france-place-quatre-departements-dont-la-corse-en-vigilance-orange-pluie-inondations-jeudi_352310.html), [La Croix](https://www.la-croix.com/planete/pluie-et-inondation-deux-departements-du-sud-et-la-corse-places-en-vigilance-orange-20261105)
- Start of orange alert in Corsica: Wednesday 4 November at 22:00 according to [Corse Net Infos](https://www.corsenetinfos.corsica/Meteo-la-Corse-bascule-en-vigilance-orange-pluie-inondation-plusieurs-activites-interdites-jeudi_a93510.html) ; Thursday 5 November at 06:00 according to [TF1 Info / LCI](https://www.tf1info.fr/meteo/la-corse-placee-en-vigilance-orange-pour-pluies-et-inondations-ce-jeudi-2473873.html), [Midi Libre](https://www.midilibre.fr/2026/11/04/episode-mediterraneen-la-neige-est-tombee-dans-la-region-et-les-precipitations-vont-sintensifier-a-quoi-sattendre-dans-le-gard-et-lherault-13636246.php)

**Single source so far**

- On 4 November, the Alpes-Maritimes were placed on yellow alert and access to the Col de la Bonette was closed. (according to [Nice-Matin](https://www.nicematin.com/info-trafic/les-alpes-maritimes-placees-en-vigilance-jaune-ce-mercredi-l-acces-au-col-de-la-bonette-ferme-pour-une-duree-indeterminee-10753607))
- Four people were rescued from vehicles swept away by the waters on the afternoon of 4 November in Corse-du-Sud. (according to [BFMTV / RMC](https://www.bfmtv.com/meteo/video-meteo-france-place-4-departements-en-vigilance-orange-pluie-inondation_VN-202611050096.html))
- The orange alert in Corsica was set to end Friday at noon, while that for Gard and Hérault ran from Thursday 10:00 to midnight. (according to [Le Dauphiné libéré](https://www.ledauphine.com/environnement/2026/11/05/pluie-inondation-la-corse-le-gard-et-l-herault-places-en-vigilance-orange), [Le Progrès](https://www.leprogres.fr/environnement/2026/11/05/pluie-inondation-la-corse-le-gard-et-l-herault-places-en-vigilance-orange), [Le Bien Public](https://www.bienpublic.com/environnement/2026/11/05/pluie-inondation-la-corse-le-gard-et-l-herault-places-en-vigilance-orange), [L'Est Républicain](https://www.estrepublicain.fr/environnement/2026/11/05/pluie-inondation-la-corse-le-gard-et-l-herault-places-en-vigilance-orange))

**Updates**

- 5 November 2026 at 07:26: The forecast totals in Corsica rose from 200 mm to over 300 mm locally.

**Checked on the web**

_Automatic web search, official sources first; “contradicted” only when an official source is cited._

- Confirmed: The two Corsican departments were placed on orange rain-flooding alert for Thursday 5 November. ([meteofrance.com](https://meteofrance.com/meteo-marine) (official), [rtl.fr](https://www.rtl.fr/actu/meteo/jusqu-a-250-mm-de-pluie-un-nouvel-episode-mediterraneen-menace-le-sud-ce-qui-attend-les-departements-jusqu-a-jeudi-7900692265), [actu.fr](https://actu.fr/meteo/pluies-intenses-et-orages-des-ce-mercredi-meteo-france-active-la-vigilance-les-departements-en-alerte_65008731.html), [bfmtv.com](https://www.bfmtv.com/meteo/intemperies/jusqu-a-250mm-de-pluie-possibles-par-endroits-un-episode-mediterraneen-attendu-dans-le-sud-de-la-france-cette-semaine_AN-202611020675.html), [corsenetinfos.corsica](https://www.corsenetinfos.corsica/Intemperies-les-communes-touchees-beneficieront-de-l-etat-de-catastrophe-naturelle-selon-le-ministre-Lefevre_a93314.html))
- Not confirmed at this stage: Flooding at the locality of Precojo in Porto-Vecchio flooded 10 houses and required evacuations on 4 November. ([meteofrance.com](https://meteofrance.com/meteo-marine) (official), [midilibre.fr](https://www.midilibre.fr/2026/11/04/episode-mediterraneen-la-neige-est-tombee-dans-la-region-et-les-precipitations-vont-sintensifier-a-quoi-sattendre-dans-le-gard-et-lherault-13636246.php), [cnews.fr](https://www.cnews.fr/france/2026-11-02/meteo-un-nouvel-episode-mediterraneen-craint-dans-les-prochains-jours-1946691), [corsenetinfos.corsica](https://www.corsenetinfos.corsica/Intemperies-les-communes-touchees-beneficieront-de-l-etat-de-catastrophe-naturelle-selon-le-ministre-Lefevre_a93314.html), [centrepresseaveyron.fr](https://www.centrepresseaveyron.fr/2026/11/03/meteo-la-pluie-fait-son-retour-ce-mercredi-4-novembre-cinq-departements-en-vigilance-jaune-dont-deux-en-occitanie-meteo-france-evoque-un-possible-13634129.php))
- Not confirmed at this stage: On 4 November, the Alpes-Maritimes were placed on yellow alert and access to the Col de la Bonette was closed. ([midilibre.fr](https://www.midilibre.fr/2026/11/04/episode-mediterraneen-la-neige-est-tombee-dans-la-region-et-les-precipitations-vont-sintensifier-a-quoi-sattendre-dans-le-gard-et-lherault-13636246.php), [cnews.fr](https://www.cnews.fr/france/2026-11-02/meteo-un-nouvel-episode-mediterraneen-craint-dans-les-prochains-jours-1946691), [corsenetinfos.corsica](https://www.corsenetinfos.corsica/Intemperies-les-communes-touchees-beneficieront-de-l-etat-de-catastrophe-naturelle-selon-le-ministre-Lefevre_a93314.html), [infoclimat.fr](http://www.infoclimat.fr/bulletin-special-366-episode-mediterraneen-entre-cevennes-et-paca.html), [centrepresseaveyron.fr](https://www.centrepresseaveyron.fr/2026/11/03/meteo-la-pluie-fait-son-retour-ce-mercredi-4-novembre-cinq-departements-en-vigilance-jaune-dont-deux-en-occitanie-meteo-france-evoque-un-possible-13634129.php))

## Background

_Context and reference points, separate from the story’s news; every item links to its source._

**Reference points**

- The October 2015 floods in the Alpes-Maritimes, caused by heavy rainfall accumulations on the night of 3-4 October 2015, affected the communes of Cannes, Antibes, Vallauris, Biot and Mandelieu-la-Napoule, as well as the neighbouring Var. An analysis by the University of Nice concluded that the return of such events is inevitable. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inondations_d%27octobre_2015_dans_les_Alpes-Maritimes))
- On 29 October 2026, an order published in the Official Journal recognised a state of natural disaster for 34 communes in Haute-Corse, a week after the severe weather that struck the Eastern Plain. ([Acturadar archives, 2026](https://acturadar.com/en/stories/154.md))

**Key terms**

- **Weather vigilance**: National procedure for informing the population, public authorities, civil protection services and health authorities in the event of dangerous weather phenomena forecast by Météo-France. It draws attention to potential dangers at departmental level and informs of possible consequences and specific precautions. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vigilance_m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique_de_M%C3%A9t%C3%A9o-France))
- **Flood**: A sharp increase, rise in flow and water level in a river, stream or watercourse. The term is frequently used when the overflow of the minor bed begins to cause damage, which can flood areas more or less distant from the banks. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crue))

**What happens next?**

_What usually happens in this kind of situation, without prejudging the outcome._

1. As a rule, following such episodes, prefectures may issue orders recognising a state of natural disaster for the affected communes, published in the Official Journal. ([Acturadar archives, 2026](https://acturadar.com/en/stories/154.md))
2. Météo-France services issue daily vigilance maps for the next 24 hours, using a four-colour scale, to inform authorities and the public. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vigilance_m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique_de_M%C3%A9t%C3%A9o-France))
3. Flood risk management can rely on prevention plans, vulnerability reduction, avoidance of new construction in flood-prone areas, and a vigilance and alert system. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crue))

**Useful resources**

- [Indemnisation après une catastrophe naturelle](https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F3076) — service-public.fr: Deadlines for declaration to the insurer and coverage conditions.
- [Géorisques](https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/) — georisques.gouv.fr: Known natural and technological risks near an address.
- [Numéros d'urgence](https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F33954) — 17 · 15 · 18 · 112: Police-secours, SAMU, firefighters and the European emergency number.

## Timeline (16 events)

### 1 November 2026 — [Six departments threatened by storms Tuesday, particularly on the Mediterranean coast](https://acturadar.com/en/events/6285-six-departments-threatened-by-storms-tuesday-particularly-on-the-mediterranean.md)

According to forecasts from the Keraunos observatory, six departments could be hit by storms Tuesday, particularly on the Mediterranean coast.

1 sources, 1 articles · Not located

### 2 November 2026 — [Storms expected Wednesday in the southeast: nine departments affected](https://acturadar.com/en/events/6956-storms-expected-wednesday-in-the-southeast-nine-departments-affected.md)

According to Keraunos, nine departments in the southeast of the country will be hit by storms this Wednesday, November 4, despite the return of cold weather.

1 sources, 1 articles · Not located

### 2 November 2026 — [Mediterranean episode expected in southeastern France](https://acturadar.com/en/events/7272-mediterranean-episode-expected-in-southeastern-france.md)

Heavy rain is expected in the southeast starting from Tuesday night into Wednesday and continuing until Thursday, with up to 250 mm locally.

9 sources, 12 articles · Sud-est de la France — Hérault, Bouches-du-Rhône, Gard, Aude

### 3 November 2026 — [Storms expected Thursday in the southeast and the southwestern quarter](https://acturadar.com/en/events/8735-storms-expected-thursday-in-the-southeast-and-the-southwestern-quarter.md)

Significant storms are forecast for Thursday, November 5, in the Mediterranean regions and inland areas of the country's southwestern quarter, according to Keraunos.

1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide

### 3 November 2026 — [Temperatures below normal and stormy rains expected, especially on the Mediterranean coast](https://acturadar.com/en/events/8294-temperatures-below-normal-and-stormy-rains-expected-especially-on-the.md)

Stormy precipitation is expected Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 November, particularly on the Mediterranean coast, with temperatures persistently below seasonal norms across most of the country.

3 sources, 3 articles · Nationwide

### 3 November 2026 — [Six departments on yellow thunderstorm alert Wednesday, November 4](https://acturadar.com/en/events/8892-six-departments-on-yellow-thunderstorm-alert-wednesday-november-4.md)

Météo-France places six departments in southern France on yellow alert for thunderstorms for Wednesday, November 4.

4 sources, 5 articles · Var

### 3 November 2026 — [Five departments on yellow alert for rain and flooding this Wednesday](https://acturadar.com/en/events/8465-five-departments-on-yellow-alert-for-rain-and-flooding-this-wednesday.md)

Météo-France has placed five departments, including Bouches-du-Rhône, on yellow alert for rain and flooding for this Wednesday, November 4.

2 sources, 3 articles · Alpes-Maritimes — Bouches-du-Rhône, Alpes-Maritimes

### 4 November 2026 — [Pluies torrentielles dans le Sud-Est et en Corse : la question de la prévisibilité](https://acturadar.com/en/events/8822-pluies-torrentielles-dans-le-sud-est-et-en-corse-la-question-de-la-previsibilite.md)

Après les pluies intenses dans le Sud-Est et en Corse, des scientifiques s'interrogent sur la capacité à prévoir ces événements extrêmes.

1 sources, 1 articles · Corse-du-Sud, Haute-Corse, Bouches-du-Rhône, Var, Gard, Hérault

### 4 November 2026 — [Weather in Corsica: stormy rain on the east and center of the island](https://acturadar.com/en/events/8900-weather-in-corsica-stormy-rain-on-the-east-and-center-of-the-island.md)

Rain rising from the Mediterranean is temporarily heavy and stormy on the east and center of Corsica, with gusts of east wind.

1 sources, 2 articles · Corse — Corse-du-Sud, Haute-Corse

### 4 November 2026 — [Alpes-Maritimes : vigilance jaune et fermeture du col de la Bonette](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9083-alpes-maritimes-vigilance-jaune-et-fermeture-du-col-de-la-bonette.md)

Les Alpes-Maritimes sont placées en vigilance jaune ce mercredi 4 novembre en raison de mauvaises conditions météo. L'accès au col de la Bonette, reliant les Alpes-Maritimes aux Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, est fermé pour une durée indéterminée.

1 sources, 1 articles · Col de la Bonette — Alpes-Maritimes, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

### 4 November 2026 — [Nouvel épisode méditerranéen : la Corse en vigilance orange pluie-inondation](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9413-nouvel-episode-mediterraneen-la-corse-en-vigilance-orange-pluie-inondation.md)

Météo France place les deux départements corses en vigilance orange pluie-inondation à partir de jeudi matin en raison d'un nouvel épisode méditerranéen, avec des cumuls importants attendus.

11 sources, 15 articles · Corse — Corse-du-Sud, Haute-Corse, Bouches-du-Rhône, Var, Gard, Hérault

### 4 November 2026 — [Trois départements en vigilance jaune crues jeudi 5 novembre](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9542-trois-departements-en-vigilance-jaune-crues-jeudi-5-novembre.md)

Météo-France place la Haute-Corse, l'Hérault et le Gard en vigilance jaune pour risques de crues le jeudi 5 novembre, dans le cadre du nouvel épisode méditerranéen.

1 sources, 3 articles · Haute-Corse, Hérault, Gard

### 4 November 2026 — [Inondations à Porto-Vecchio : 30 personnes mises en sécurité](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9630-inondations-a-porto-vecchio-30-personnes-mises-en-securite.md)

De fortes pluies ont provoqué des inondations au lieu-dit Precojo à Porto-Vecchio, en Corse-du-Sud. Cinq interventions mobilisant 25 sapeurs-pompiers sont en cours, 30 personnes ont été mises en sécurité et 10 maisons inondées.

2 sources, 3 articles · Porto-Vecchio — Corse-du-Sud

### 5 November 2026 — [Quatre départements en vigilance orange pluie-inondation, inondations en Corse-du-Sud](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9874-quatre-departements-en-vigilance-orange-pluie-inondation-inondations-en-corse.md)

Météo France place quatre départements en vigilance orange pluie-inondation ; en Corse-du-Sud, quatre personnes ont été sauvées de véhicules emportés par les eaux entre Porto-Vecchio et Figari.

14 sources, 14 articles · Porto-Vecchio — Corse-du-Sud, Haute-Corse, Hérault, Gard, Bouches-du-Rhône, Var, Alpes-Maritimes

### 5 November 2026 — [L'Hérault et le Gard en vigilance orange pluie-inondation](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9923-l-herault-et-le-gard-en-vigilance-orange-pluie-inondation.md)

Météo-France place l'Hérault et le Gard en vigilance orange pluie-inondation à partir de 10 heures, rejoignant la Corse déjà concernée.

6 sources, 7 articles · Hérault, Gard, Corse-du-Sud, Haute-Corse

### 5 November 2026 — [Var : vigilance météo, fortes rafales et pluies orageuses jeudi](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9909-var-vigilance-meteo-fortes-rafales-et-pluies-orageuses-jeudi.md)

Le Var est placé en vigilance météo entre 6h et minuit ce jeudi, avec de fortes rafales de vent et des pluies orageuses.

1 sources, 1 articles · Var

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Cite as: Acturadar, “Mediterranean episode in the South-East and Corsica”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/290-mediterranean-episode-in-the-south-east-and-corsica
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