A severe storm episode involving heavy rain and hail impacted Spain on Thursday, 1 October 2026, stretching from Almeria to Tarragona. The State Meteorological Agency, Aemet, issued red warnings for torrential rainfall in Valencia, Castellon and Tarragona.
In Almeria, hail covered streets while Xodos recorded 112 litres of rain per square metre. Aemet warned of accumulations exceeding 150 litres in six hours, with some areas facing 200 litres in twelve hours. Argelita saw 40 litres fall in just twenty minutes.
Authorities suspended classes and cancelled rail services to ensure public safety. Proteccio Civil issued ES-Alert messages across Tarragona, advising residents to reduce travel and avoid flood-prone zones as emergency services monitored high-risk ravines.