After bad weather, a flood of the Loire was expected at the beginning of next week in the Loiret – France Bleu

“A classic flood for the season“: here’s what to expect in the Loiret over the next few days regarding the Loire. The level of the river will go upafter the heavy rains in the Cévennes. But the Villerest dam (in Allier) will help limit the flood which, at this stage, does not cause the authorities are not particularly concerned. The Loiret region could be put on yellow alert at most.

3.5 meters high for the Loire in Gien

This Thursday afternoon, the prefecture contacted elected officials about the situation. The peak is expected in Gien on Tuesday morningwith a flow rate of 1,800 cubic meters per secondand a height of 3.5 meters. In Orléans, the highest level is expected on Wednesday morningfor a height of 2.2 meters. Figures that are still lower than the levels recorded in May 2013 (the Loire had then reached a height of 3.8 meters at Gien), and even in January 2018 (3.68 meters high in Gien) – in both cases, the flood caused little damage (mainly flooded roads and cellars). As a reminder, the situation is considered to be critical when the height of the Loire exceeds 4 meters in Gien.

Yellow level feeling

The next few days will still be worth it some watch points : there will likely be routing problems for the Bonny-sur-Loire bridgebreeders are invited to bring theirs sheep grazing on the banks of the Loire and the sailors of course they have to shelter their boats – the Loire could carry trees and various debris. The forecasts will be updated this Sunday.