Bouc Bel Air recognized as natural disaster zone after October floods

The commune has obtained official recognition following the rains of October 19-20, 2026, granting eligibility for compensation.

Generic image of flooded streets in a Mediterranean town at dusk, water reflecting the warm glow of streetlights.
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Generic image of flooded streets in a Mediterranean town at dusk, water reflecting the warm glow of streetlights.

The commune of Bouc Bel Air has obtained recognition as a natural disaster zone for the floods and mudslides that occurred on October 19 and 20, 2026.

Following heavy rainfall on October 19 and 20, 2026, the commune of Bouc Bel Air requested the Prefecture to recognize the area as a natural disaster zone due to flooding and mudslides.
An inter-ministerial decree dated October 27, 2026, published in the Official Gazette on October 29, 2026, officially confirms this recognition for the period of October 19 to October 20, 2026.
Individuals who suffered damages related to this event have 30 days from the decree's publication to file a claim with their insurance company.
It is advisable to contact your insurer promptly to understand the declaration and compensation procedures.
The full decree can be consulted on the Légifrance website.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie de Bouc-Bel-Air (30/10/2026)