Marek Kučera 
Over the past two days, Romania has experienced intense and damaging heavy rainfall events, especially concentrated in the Bucharest metropolitan area and parts of Prahova County. The European Severe Weather Database (ESWD) has documented numerous reports of flash floods, rapid water accumulation, and consequential damage to infrastructure and property.
Key Rainfall Extremes
- Bucharest Sector experienced some of the most severe rainfall, with localized totals reaching up to 74 mm within just one hour. Such an extreme rainfall rate overwhelmed drainage systems, causing widespread flash flooding in urban neighborhoods.
- Prahova County, including towns such as Cosminele de Jos and Telega, also recorded intense rainfall events, with up to 50 mm falling in under an hour. This resulted in flash floods, blocked roads, and flooding of basements and ground floors.
Impacts
- Flooded streets and road closures impeded traffic and emergency response.
- Numerous basements and ground floors were flooded, affecting homes and businesses.
- Reports of tree damage and potential power outages due to flooding and saturated soils.
- Some agricultural areas in Prahova were affected by floodwaters, raising concerns for crop damage.
Meteorological Context
The heavy rains were driven by slow-moving convective storm systems fueled by high moisture availability and atmospheric instability. The concentrated nature of rainfall over urban and hilly areas exacerbated runoff and flood potential.
Outlook
With saturated soils and rising river levels, the risk of further flooding remains elevated in the coming days. Authorities continue to monitor weather developments and advise residents to remain cautious, especially in flood-prone areas.
Based on the latest data from the European Severe Weather Database (ESWD), here is a summary of severe weather events reported in Romania over the past 48 hours, focusing on heavy rainfall and associated impacts:
🌧️ Summary of Severe Weather Events in Romania (8–10 June 2025)
| Date | Location | County | Precipitation (mm) | Duration (hrs) | Impact Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-06-2025 | Bucharest Sector 2 | București | 58.2 | 1.33 | Local flooding; roads impassable; basement and ground floor flooding; tree damage. |
| 09-06-2025 | Cosminele de Jos | Prahova | 45.5 | 0.5 | Local flooding; roads impassable; basement flooding; ground floor flooding. |
| 09-06-2025 | Bucharest-Filaret | București | 74.0 | 1 | Severe flash flood; roads and rail services disrupted; basement and ground floor flooding; tree damage. |
| 09-06-2025 | Bucharest Militari | București | 39.1 | 0.67 | Local flooding; roads impassable; basement flooding; ground floor flooding. |
| 09-06-2025 | Bucharest Timpuri Noi | București | 41.4 | 0.5 | Local flooding; roads impassable; basement flooding; ground floor flooding. |
| 09-06-2025 | Bucharest Dristor | București | 58.2 | 0.5 | Local flooding; roads impassable; basement flooding; ground floor flooding. |
| 09-06-2025 | Bucharest Voluntari | București | 34.8 | 0.5 | Local flooding; roads impassable; basement flooding; ground floor flooding. |
| 09-06-2025 | Odăile Prahova | Prahova | 39.4 | 0.5 | Local flooding; roads impassable; basement flooding; ground floor flooding. |
| 09-06-2025 | Bucharest Vatra Nouă | București | 36.6 | 0.5 | Local flooding; roads impassable; basement flooding; ground floor flooding; car damage. |
| 09-06-2025 | Bucharest Costeasca | București | 45.5 | 0.5 | Local flooding; roads impassable; basement flooding; ground floor flooding. |
| 09-06-2025 | Telega | Prahova | 50.0 | 1 | Local flash flood; roads impassable; basement flooding; ground floor flooding; farmland flooded. |
| 09-06-2025 | Cosminele de Jos | Prahova | 45.5 | 0.5 | Local flash flood; roads impassable; basement flooding; ground floor flooding. |
| 09-06-2025 | Bucharest Știrbei Vodă | București | 74.0 | 1 | Severe flash flood; roads and rail services disrupted; basement and ground floor flooding; tree damage. |
📌 Key Observations
- Bucharest experienced significant flash flooding, with reports indicating up to 74 mm of rainfall in one hour, leading to widespread disruptions.
- The Prahova County areas, particularly Cosminele de Jos and Telega, reported multiple instances of heavy rainfall, each causing localized flooding and infrastructure damage.
- The București sector saw substantial rainfall, resulting in basement and ground floor flooding, along with tree damage.
Source: https://x.com/search?q=bucharest%20floods&src=typed_query&f=live
