Flash flood in Spain, 1962
Event details
| ID | 1287 |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Year | 1962 |
| Start date | 1962-09-25 |
| End date | 1962-09-27 |
| Flood source | Besos; Llobregat |
| Event Type | Flash |
| Area Flooded (km^2) | 0 |
| Fatalities | 815 |
| Persons affected | 20000 |
| Regions affected (v2010) | ES511 |
| Regions affected (v2010) [Regions names] | Barcelona |
| Losses (nominal value) | 2700000000 |
| Losses (original currency) | Spanish Pe |
| Losses (mln EUR, 2020) | 616 |
| Cause | Extreme rainfall up to 250 mm in less than 6 h |
| Notes | |
| References: | CRED (2023) Barredo (2007) Barrera et al. (2006) Olcina Cantos (2008) Díaz de Terán et al. (1997) Martín Vide and Llasat Botija (2000) |
Regions affected
