Overall Green Flood in France from 08 Aug 2026 01:00 UTC to 14 Aug 2026 01:00 UTC

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Overall Green Flood

in France

Event summary

Flood can have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude, exposed population and vulnerability.

GDACS ID	FL 1104084
Death:	1
Displaced:	-
Countries:	France
From - To	08 Aug - 14 Aug

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Hautes-Alpes Department, France, Mid-August 2026Heavy rain caused flooding and debris flows in areas of Hautes-Alpes Department in France on 13 August 2026.Sun 16 Aug 2026Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS

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