The worst-hit areas are expected to be around Cabo de la Nao on the coast between Valencia and Alicante, and nearby inland areas. Rainfall here could exceed 60 mm in an hour, leading to dangerous flash flooding.

Over the next few days as much as 250–300 mm of rain is possible in some locations.

Residents and visitors are being urged to stay alert, avoid flood-prone areas, and follow local warnings closely.

In October 2024, Valencia was hit by another much more powerful DANA leading to catastrophic flooding and and widespread destruction.

It was one of the most intense flood events in the region in a century. Over 200 people died.

Significant DANA events typically happen only once or twice per decade, with the most extreme cases occurring roughly every 20 years.