Flash flood in Spain, 1879
Event details
| ID | 1202 |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Year | 1879 |
| Start date | 1879-10-19 |
| End date | 1879-10-19 |
| Flood source | Guadalentin; Mundo; Segura |
| Event Type | Flash |
| Area Flooded (km^2) | 0 |
| Fatalities | 777 |
| Persons affected | 23000 |
| Regions affected (v2010) | ES521, ES620 |
| Regions affected (v2010) [Regions names] | Alicante / Alacant, Murcia |
| Losses (nominal value) | |
| Losses (original currency) | |
| Losses (mln EUR, 2020) | 0 |
| Cause | Extreme rainfall up to 600 mm in 1 h |
| Notes | |
| References: | Confederación Hidrográfica del Segura (2017) Olcina Cantos (2008) |
Regions affected
