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Gironde Kept on Orange Flood Alert as Peak Tides Threaten Bordeaux and Libourne

Forecasters expect the morning high tide to drive the peak at the GaronneDordogne confluence.

Overview

  • Météo-France kept Gironde under orange flood vigilance for Wednesday and downgraded Charente-Maritime to yellow.
  • Vigicrues reports maximum spring tide coefficients of 99 with surge and river flow propagation set to raise levels most at Wednesday morning’s high tide.
  • Levels in Bordeaux and Libourne are expected to match Tuesday morning’s readings with damaging overflows possible, particularly at the confluence.
  • In Bordeaux on Tuesday, the Garonne spilled onto left-bank quays near the Pont Chaban-Delmas, and flooding was also reported at Langoiran.
  • Municipal measures include vehicle relocations and access restrictions in risk zones, with closures in Arcachon and a bridge closure in Portets, as saturated catchments heighten responsiveness.