# Red alerts issued as severe storms hit Spain 2 October 2026 at 15:16 > Torrential rain and hail trigger red warnings and travel disruption across Almeria, Valencia, Castellon and Tarragona on 1 October. 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. #SpainStorm [#Aemet]() [#Tarragona]() [#Valencia]() #WeatherAlert ## Related news ## [Five arrested for racist assault in Valencia]() 2 October 2026 at 08:06 ## [Renfe cancels Euromed trains amid red alerts]() 1 October 2026 at 18:29 ## [Spain issues severe weather warning for DANA]() 30 September 2026 at 19:26 ## [Red alert for extreme rain in Tarragona]() 29 September 2026 at 15:41 ## [Volkswagen sells 49% stake in Sagunto gigafactory]() 28 September 2026 at 18:07