2024 Spanish floods
| Date | 29 October 2024 – 16 November 2024 |
|---|---|
| Location | Spain (especially the Valencia, Albacete, and Málaga) |
| Cause | Cold drop |
| Deaths | 232 |
| Missing | 3 |
| Property damage | ~3.5 billion euros (~$3.8 billion) in insured damage ~10.7 billion euros ($11 billion) in total damage |
On 29 October 2024, torrential rain caused by an isolated low-pressure area at high levels brought over a year's worth of precipitation to several areas in eastern Spain, including the Valencian Community, Castilla–La Mancha, and Andalusia. The resulting floodwaters caused the deaths of about 232 people, with three more missing and substantial property damage. It is one of the deadliest natural disasters in Spanish history.
Though similar torrential rain events had happened in the past in the region, the flooding was more intense, likely due to the effects of climate change. The poor preparation and disaster response of the regional and national governments also likely aggravated the human cost of the event, notably in Valencia. After the flooding, thousands of volunteers from all around Spain and numerous nonprofit organizations mobilized to help with the cleanup and recovery.