Estimating the Rise of Flooding in Spain: Present and Future

While heatwaves and drought in Spain are usually global headline news during summer, parts of the country are also vulnerable to flooding. Due to Spain’s large mountain ranges near the sea, unique meteorological events and uneven rainfall distribution lead to a large variance in the risk of flooding across the country. But which areas are most at risk?

For this whitepaper, we have worked closely with Ambiental Risk Analytics, utilising their FloodScore™ data in our Perilfinder™ platform to reveal the provinces most at risk from flooding across Spain. Northern provinces are at the top of the list for flood risk. In contrast, more densely populated provinces along the Mediterranean coast are likely to see the largest volume of insurance claims.