Story no.290OngoingWeather +1NotableBouches-du-Rhône +81 Nov → 4 Nov13 facts · 46 art.
Stormy weather and heavy rain in the South-East and Corsica
At the beginning of November 2026, thunderstorms are forecast along the Mediterranean coast, with six departments threatened on Tuesday according to Keraunos. Forecasts then indicate nine departments in the south-east affected on Wednesday and a Mediterranean episode with heavy rain until Thursday, with up to 250 mm locally. Météo-France has placed six departments under yellow alert for thunderstorms and five under yellow alert for rain-flooding for Wednesday, November 4. Torrential rain is subsequently reported in the South-East and Corsica, where scientists are questioning the predictability of such extreme events, while stormy rain affects the east and centre of the island.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 13 events in 9 departments (Bouches-du-Rhône, Gard, Hérault and 6 more), followed from 1 November 2026 to 4 November 2026. 46 articles from 17 sources (weather, disaster); last updated on 4 November 2026 at 18:28.
41 articles of rated outlets · 5 unrated outside the bar · 17 sources (46 art.) · the three sides talk about it · outlets: left 2, centre 9, right 2
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Context and reference points, separate from the story's news. Every item links to its source; updated on 4 Nov
Reference points
- The October 2015 floods in the Alpes-Maritimes were caused by heavy rainfall during the night of October 3-4, 2015, with exceptional flooding affecting Cannes, Antibes, Vallauris, Biot and Mandelieu-la-Napoule. An analysis by the University of Nice concluded that the recurrence of such events was inevitable. Wikipédia
- On October 29, 2026, an order published in the Official Journal recognized the state of natural disaster for 34 municipalities in Haute-Corse, a week after severe weather struck the Plaine orientale. Acturadar archives, 2026
Key terms
- Weather vigilance
- Météo-France's weather vigilance is a national procedure for informing the public, government authorities, civil security services and health authorities in the event of dangerous weather phenomena predicted by Météo-France. It draws everyone's attention to the potential dangers at the departmental level of a particular meteorological situation and informs about possible consequences and specific precautions to best protect oneself. Wikipédia
- Mediterranean episode
- In meteorology, a Mediterranean episode is the simultaneous occurrence of intense thunderstorms and strong convective water sheets (heavy accumulations). Such episodes occur around the Mediterranean Sea and can cause local flash floods. Wikipédia
- Rain-flooding
- A flood is the temporary natural or artificial submersion of an area by liquid water. This term is frequently used to describe very significant runoff of pluvial origin, either on cultivated land (muddy flooding) or in impermeable urbanized areas. Wikipédia
What happens next?
What usually happens in this kind of situation — without prejudging the outcome.
- As a general rule, following such events, affected municipalities may be subject to a procedure for recognizing the state of natural disaster, published by order in the Official Journal. Acturadar archives, 2026
Useful resources
Indemnisation après une catastrophe naturelleservice-public.fr
Time limits for declaring to the insurer and conditions for coverage.
Géorisquesgeorisques.gouv.fr
Known natural and technological risks near an address.
Numéros d'urgence17 · 15 · 18 · 112
Police-rescue, Samu, firefighters and the European emergency number.
Timeline
newest firstOutlets:LeftCentreRightUncategorised· badge = severity
- 18h28
LatestInondations à Porto-Vecchio : 30 personnes mises en sécurité
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.
Corse Net InfosCentre
- 16h41
Trois départements en vigilance jaune crues jeudi 5 novembre
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.
CNewsRight
- 16h13
Nouvel épisode méditerranéen : la Corse en vigilance orange pluie-inondation
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.
20 MinutesCentreCorse Net InfosCentreBFMTV / RMCCentre+7 outlets
- 10h27
Alpes-Maritimes : vigilance jaune et fermeture du col de la Bonette
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.
Nice-MatinCentre
- 07h05
Weather in Corsica: stormy rain on the east and center of the island
Rain rising from the Mediterranean is temporarily heavy and stormy on the east and center of Corsica, with gusts of east wind.
Corse Net InfosCentre
- 05h47
Pluies torrentielles dans le Sud-Est et en Corse : la question de la prévisibilité
Après les pluies intenses dans le Sud-Est et en Corse, des scientifiques s'interrogent sur la capacité à prévoir ces événements extrêmes.
Le ParisienCentre
- 17h51
Five departments on yellow alert for rain and flooding this Wednesday
Météo-France has placed five departments, including Bouches-du-Rhône, on yellow alert for rain and flooding for this Wednesday, November 4.
CNewsRightNice-MatinCentre
- 17h46
Six departments on yellow thunderstorm alert Wednesday, November 4
Météo-France places six departments in southern France on yellow alert for thunderstorms for Wednesday, November 4.
CNewsRightNice-MatinCentreOuest-FranceCentre
- 16h04
Temperatures below normal and stormy rains expected, especially on the Mediterranean coast
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.
Ouest-FranceCentrefranceinfoUncategorisedSud OuestCentre
- 10h25
Storms expected Thursday in the southeast and the southwestern quarter
Significant storms are forecast for Thursday, November 5, in the Mediterranean regions and inland areas of the country's southwestern quarter, according to Keraunos.
CNewsRight
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Affected departments
Reported toll
No numeric assessment in the articles.
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Events in the story
- Inondations à Porto-Vecchio : 30 personnes mises en sécurité4 Nov
- Nouvel épisode méditerranéen : la Corse en vigilance orange pluie-inondation4 Nov
- Trois départements en vigilance jaune crues jeudi 5 novembre4 Nov
- Weather in Corsica: stormy rain on the east and center of the island4 Nov
- Alpes-Maritimes : vigilance jaune et fermeture du col de la Bonette4 Nov
- Temperatures below normal and stormy rains expected, especially on the Mediterranean coast4 Nov
- Mediterranean episode expected in southeastern France4 Nov
- Five departments on yellow alert for rain and flooding this Wednesday4 Nov
- Six departments on yellow thunderstorm alert Wednesday, November 44 Nov
- Pluies torrentielles dans le Sud-Est et en Corse : la question de la prévisibilité4 Nov