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Severe Hailstorm Floods Valladolid, Triggers 40 Emergency Responses

Emergency services have cleared all flood incidents, reporting no injuries.

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Overview

  • The storm hit Valladolid on May 30 between 18:00 and 19:30, dumping heavy rain and hail that flooded 28 locations and prompted over 70 emergency calls.
  • Emergencias (112 Castilla y León) managed 40 storm-related incidents in 90 minutes, none of which resulted in injuries.
  • Firefighters rescued two motorists stranded by floodwaters in the La Galana tunnel beneath the VA-30.
  • Local police closed waterlogged roads including Calle Aluminio in Polígono San Cristóbal and the Tafisa underpass to ensure public safety.
  • The international 'Valladolid a caballo' equestrian event continued uninterrupted at Pingüinos Arena despite the severe weather.