# Deadly Flash Floods Strike Southern Europe

October 4, 2026 at 01:11 PM

> Severe storms claim lives in Spain and Greece as a 102-year-old woman dies in Albacete following record rainfall and flash flooding.

Severe storms and flash floods hit Southern Europe, causing a tragedy in [Madrigueras](<https://austriareport.com/entity/madrigueras-q582891>), [Albacete](<https://austriareport.com/entity/province-of-albacete-q54889>). On Friday, the town saw 150 liters of rain per square meter, washing away cars and flooding homes. A 102-year-old woman died after water rose to one meter in her house.

Emergency services rescued 90 residents as the regional government activated a crisis plan. Prime Minister [Pedro Sánchez](<https://austriareport.com/entity/pedro-sanchez-q6070218>) shared condolences online, while President [Emiliano García-Page](<https://austriareport.com/entity/emiliano-garcia-page-q3052296>) visited the site Saturday. The Guardia Civil is now assisting with cleanup.

The extreme weather also claimed two lives on [Crete](<https://austriareport.com/entity/crete-q34374>). While orange warnings for hail hit Valencia and the Balearics, a red alert was issued for Tarragona. Forecasters now warn of a high-altitude low, or DANA, approaching the western peninsula this Sunday.


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