France Faces Continued Rain and Flood Alerts as Storm Nils Recedes

France continues to grapple with severe weather as multiple regions remain under vigilance for rain, floods, and strong winds amid ongoing storm conditions. The latest updates reveal sustained warnings and active safety measures across Seine-et-Marne and Gironde as of February 12, 2026.

Météo France has issued a yellow alert specifically for floods, rain, and inundations in the Seine-et-Marne department. Vigicrues has raised yellow flood alerts for several rivers including the Loing aval, Yerres, Petit Morin, and Grand Morin due to rising water levels. Residents are strongly advised to avoid driving on flooded roads, comply with detours, and adjust daily activities to the weather conditions. Reduced visibility due to heavy rain is a concern, and local authorities encourage the public to stay updated through official weather bulletins and Vigicrues alerts.

In the Gironde region, as the storm Nils begins to move away, the vigilance remains at yellow for strong winds. However, the flooding risk is persistent, with the Garonne river near La Réole on red alert due to localized flooding, prompting about ten preventive evacuations. The Dordogne Aval, stretching between Pessac and Libourne, carries an orange alert signaling significant overflow risks. Local mayors have activated municipal safety plans and identified shelters for evacuees to enhance preparedness.

Emergency services have been highly active in Gironde, with the fire department reporting 820 interventions mostly linked to fallen trees, downed cables, and water infiltration. The National Gendarmerie responded to 350 incidents primarily concerning fallen trees. Approximately 40 departmental roads are closed for safety and restoration work. Despite progress, around 81,000 people remain without electricity, an improvement from 128,000 earlier in the day, and mobile network disruptions have declined to about 100,000 customers.

Security advisories urge residents in affected zones to remain indoors, avoid driving unless mandated, steer clear of flooded areas, and evacuate only when instructed. The departmental operational center in Gironde remains fully active under prefectural authority, coordinating state services, local authorities, and emergency teams to prioritize public safety, particularly for vulnerable groups.

This sustained vigilance highlights the severity of ongoing weather disturbances impacting France, with government and emergency responders closely monitoring conditions and urging public compliance with safety measures to mitigate risks associated with flooding, strong winds, and heavy rainfall.