Hérault communes declared disaster zones

Forty-five communes in the Hérault department have been officially classified as being in a state of natural disaster due to heavy rains and flooding this autumn, according to a statement from the prefecture on Monday, October 26.

Legal basis for disaster declaration

The interministerial decree number INTE2627286A recognizes the state of natural disaster under the title "of the phenomena 'flood due to overflow of a watercourse' and/or 'flood due to runoff and mudflow associated'." This classification allows for specific support and aid for affected residents.

List of affected communes

The affected communes include Baillargues, Boisseron, Brissa, Castelnau-le-Lez, Castries, Cazevieille, Clapiers, Combaillaux, Cournonterral, Entre-Vignes, Gorniès, Grabels, Juvignac, Laroque, Lattes, Lavérune, Lunel, Montferrier-sur-Lez, Montoulieu, Montpellier, Notre-Dame-de-Londres, Pérols, Prades-le-Lez, Saint André-de-Buèges, Saint-Aunès, Saint-Bauzille-de-Putois, Saint-Brès, Saint-Clément-de-Rivière, Saint-Félix-de-Lodez, Saint-Gély-du-Fesc, Saint-Jean-de-Cucules, Saint-Jean-de-Védas, Saint-Just, Saint-Martin-de-Londres, Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers, Saint-Privat, Saint-Sériès, Saint-Vincent-de-Barbeyrargues, Saturargues, Saussan, Triadou, Valergues, Vendargues, Vic-la-Gardiole, and Villetelle.

Claims must be filed within 30 days

Individuals affected in the Hérault must file a claim with their insurance company within 30 days, starting from October 23, 2026, the date of publication of the decree in the Official Journal, according to the prefect.

Other communes under review

The processing of applications continues for 10 other Hérault communes for which additional reports have been requested by the commission. These communes, which have "deferred applications," are Saint-Pargoire, Puimisson, Les Plans, Pégairolles-de-l'Escalette, Olmet-et-Villecun, Les Matelles, Lodève, Gabian, Le Caylar, and Béziers.