Orange Weather Alerts for Heavy Rain and Floods in Corrèze, Gironde, and Dordogne on November 24, 2025

On November 24, 2025, Météo-France issued orange weather alerts for heavy rain and flooding risks in several southwestern French departments, including Corrèze, Gironde, and Dordogne. These warnings are effective from 10 AM to 6 PM due to an intense stationary weather disturbance causing persistent rainfall. Rainfall totals of 50 to 70 mm are expected within 24 hours, with some localized areas potentially receiving up to 70 mm, raising the risk of flooding in rivers such as the Vézère and Isle.

In Corrèze, sustained rainfall of 20 to 40 mm had already been recorded by the morning, with forecasts predicting further rain adding between 20 and 30 mm, which could reach locally 70 mm. This has prompted additional yellow alerts for river flooding on parts of the Vézère, especially near Saint-Viance and Larche. The local prefect has urged residents to be cautious, advising limitations on travel, avoidance of flooded roads, staying clear of riverbanks, protecting valuables, and keeping updated through official channels.

Authorities across the affected departments have emphasized the importance of vigilance to prevent damage and ensure public safety. Other departments in the east such as Ain, Isère, Savoie, and Haute-Savoie remain under a yellow alert for heavy precipitation, while the northwest region of Finistère is on a yellow alert for storms and strong winds, with safety recommendations including avoiding risky outdoor activities and securing property.

These coordinated alerts highlight the ongoing meteorological threat across multiple regions in France, with officials maintaining close monitoring to mitigate impacts from severe weather.