Heavy Rainfall Hits Vilafranca del Penedès, Catalunya on 12 July 2025 (147.2 mm) and Very Large Hailstorm in Burriana, Comunitat Valenciana on 12 July 2025 (7 cm)
Marek Kučera 
Heavy Rainfall Hits Vilafranca del Penedès, Catalunya on 12 July 2025
On Saturday, 12 July 2025, the town of Vilafranca del Penedès in Catalunya, Spain (41.33°N, 1.68°E) experienced an intense heavy rain event, with a total precipitation of 147.2 mm recorded over just 2 hours starting around 14:00 UTC (± 5 minutes). This remarkable rainfall was documented by official weather services and confirmed by government-based sources, including AEMET (the Spanish State Meteorological Agency), making it a highly reliable and well-verified event (QC1).
The local weather station precisely measured the 147.2 mm accumulation in this short timeframe, signaling a significant and potentially hazardous downpour for the area. Such heavy precipitation in a brief period can lead to flooding, waterlogging, and disruptions in urban and rural communities. This kind of extreme rainfall is increasingly associated with changing climate patterns and poses a growing challenge to infrastructure and emergency management.
Very Large Hailstorm in Burriana, Comunitat Valenciana on 12 July 2025
On the same day, 12 July 2025, at around 15:35 UTC (± 15 minutes), the town of Burriana in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain (39.90°N, 0.07°W) was struck by a severe hailstorm featuring very large hailstones measuring up to 7 cm in diameter. This report is based on eyewitness accounts, a detailed website report, and verified photo and video evidence shared on social media, including satellite and local personal weather station data.
The unusually large hail caused significant damage to property, vehicles, and crops in the area. The presence of hailstones of this size indicates highly intense convective storm activity. This hail event was confirmed by meteorological observers and classified as a reliable report (QC1), underscoring the severity of the storm.
Both events on 12 July 2025 illustrate the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather phenomena in Spain, including heavy rainfall and severe hailstorms. These weather extremes pose serious risks to communities, agriculture, and infrastructure, emphasizing the need for continuous monitoring, preparedness, and adaptation strategies to mitigate their impacts.
Source: https://x.com/JuanjoVillena/status/1944085426664313033
