Storm Borrasca Leonardo Causes Widespread Flooding and Disruptions Across Spanish Regions

Spain is grappling with severe weather conditions on February 6, 2026, due to the intense impact of Storm Borrasca Leonardo. Multiple regions including Andalucía, Extremadura, Salamanca, and others are enduring heavy rainfall, flooding, and strong winds that have severely disrupted daily life and infrastructure.

In Salamanca province, continuous heavy rains have caused rivers to overflow, notably submerging the Almenara de Tormes bridge almost entirely beneath the Tormes River. Access to this bridge and the adjacent Camino de Zarapicos road has been fully blocked for both vehicles and pedestrians. The Guardia Civil is actively monitoring the area and securing access points amid concerns over rising water levels, especially as water is being released from reservoirs nearby, which could intensify flooding risks.

Andalucía remains one of the hardest-hit regions with over 7,000 people evacuated due to imminent flood threats near the Guadalquivir River, which has surpassed dangerous thresholds. The Córdoba airport was closed after the river level reached beyond 5.6 meters, and transport disruptions are widespread with most train services canceled and numerous roads closed due to floods and landslides. Emergency and military services are extensively engaged, responding to more than 8,600 incidents including rescues.

Tragically, in Málaga, a body was found in a river during an ongoing search for a woman who had fallen in while trying to save her dog, underscoring the storm’s human toll.

Authorities caution that adverse weather conditions will persist, warning of additional rainfall and potential escalation of flooding. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and heed safety advisories. The coordinated response effort across affected provinces continues to prioritize public safety and infrastructure protection amid this severe meteorological event.