The intense rainfall recorded during the storm surge on January 20, 2026, put several regions of Girona on alert. In the capital, the city of Girona, images were captured showing the impressive flow of the Onyar river, which reached a worrying level, although without overflowing in urban areas.
This situation generated great anticipation among residents, who could observe from the bridges how the water approached the containment limits. The meteorological event was one of the most notable of the winter, forcing the activation of emergency protocols by the Generalitat de Catalunya.
The storm was a reminder of the coast's vulnerability to extreme weather phenomena.
The most visible effects of the storm were concentrated on the Baix Empordà coast. The municipalities of Platja d'Aro and Sant Antoni de Calonge suffered significant damage to their promenades, where intense waves swept away sand and street furniture. A strong rise of the Daró river was also recorded as it passed through La Bisbal d'Empordà.
