Weather agency lifts rain alerts in Alicante and Valencia as torrential downpours hit Ibiza and Valencia
The Spanish weather agency Aemet has deactivated most of the rain warnings across the Valencia region, though heavy storms overnight left flooding, fallen trees, and damaged cars in parts of the city of Valencia.
Meanwhile, conditions worsened in the Balearic Islands. Shortly after midday, Aemet raised the alert level for Ibiza and Formentera to red, warning of torrential rainfall. Residents on the islands received an ES Alert emergency notification on their phones urging them to avoid streams, rivers, low-lying areas, and basements. Forecasters expect as much as 50 liters of rain per square meter in one hour, with up to 100 liters over 12 hours. The red alert is in force until 4 p.m.
Earlier in the day, Ibiza experienced intense rain that forced the closure of a road, the evacuation of a school, and the shutdown of a health center. The alert level on the islands shifted several times this morning, moving from orange, down to yellow, back to orange, and finally reaching red just after noon.
In Valencia, rainfall overnight reached 184 liters per square meter, causing flash floods that uprooted trees and damaged several vehicles. Despite the intensity, authorities reported no major incidents. Schools remain closed in many municipalities, and parliamentary activity at Les Corts is suspended.
In Alicante, only an orange alert remains active for the northern coastline until 4 p.m., with other warnings across the region now lifted.
FAQ: Ibiza and Valencia Storms – Aemet Alerts and Heavy Rain
1. What happened in Valencia and Ibiza on September 30, 2025?
Overnight, torrential rain hit parts of Valencia and the Balearic Islands. In Valencia, rainfall reached up to 184 liters per square meter, causing flooding, fallen trees, and car damage. In Ibiza, intense downpours forced the evacuation of a school, closure of a road, and suspension of a health center’s services.
2. What weather alerts are currently active?
- Ibiza and Formentera: A red alert (highest level) is in effect until 4 p.m. for torrential rain, with forecasts of up to 50 liters in one hour and 100 liters in 12 hours.
- Alicante: An orange alert is active for the northern coastline until 4 p.m.
- Valencia: Most alerts have now been lifted after the overnight storms.
3. What is an ES Alert and why did Ibiza residents receive it?
An ES Alert is Spain’s nationwide emergency mobile notification system. Shortly after noon, residents in Ibiza received an alert warning of “torrential rain,” advising people to avoid travel, stay indoors, and keep away from rivers, streams, basements, and flood-prone areas.
4. How severe has the damage been?
- In Valencia, the heavy rain caused localized flooding, uprooted trees, and damaged vehicles. No serious injuries have been reported.
- In Ibiza, a school was evacuated, a road was closed, and a health center suspended activity due to flooding.
5. Are schools and public services affected?
Yes. Many schools in Valencia remain closed, and activity at Les Corts (the regional parliament) has been suspended due to the storm.
6. How has the weather alert level changed during the day in Ibiza?
- Morning: Orange alert in effect.
- Around 9 a.m.: Downgraded to yellow.
- Late morning: Raised again to orange.
- Just after noon: Upgraded to red alert.
7. How much rain is expected in the Balearic Islands?
Forecasts warn of 50 liters per square meter in one hour and up to 100–180 liters over 12 hours in Ibiza and Formentera.
8. Is it safe to travel in Valencia or Ibiza right now?
Authorities recommend avoiding unnecessary travel in Ibiza and Formentera while the red alert is active. In Valencia, conditions have improved, but some roads may still be affected by flooding and fallen debris.
9. When will the weather improve?
According to Aemet, the red alert in Ibiza and Formentera ends at 4 p.m., and conditions should gradually stabilize afterwards. In Valencia, the worst of the storm has already passed.
10. Where can people get real-time updates?
- Aemet official website and app
- Local government emergency channels
- ES Alert notifications
- Regional news outlets in Valencia and the Balearic Islands