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The Spanish Eye > Cadiz > IN VIDEOS: Storm Joseph sparks chaos in Cadiz as homes evacuated and streets flooded while river bursts
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IN VIDEOS: Storm Joseph sparks chaos in Cadiz as homes evacuated and streets flooded while river bursts

Jimena de la Frontera has activated Level 1 of the emergency plan due to the overflowing of the Hozgarganta River.

Last updated: January 27, 2026 4:07 pm
Laurence Dollimore
Published: January 27, 2026
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Cadiz has begun evacuating a number of homes amid flooding sparked by Storm Joseph.

Around a dozen people have been ordered to leave their properties in Jimena de la Frontera, a town well-loved by British expats and tourists.

The ayuntamiento has activated Level 1 of the emergency plan due to the overflowing of the Hozgarganta River.

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The Guadiaro River is also being monitored after experiencing a significant rise in its levels.

Chaotic scenes have been filmed elsewhere in the province, which is mostly under an orange alert on Tuesday and Wednesday.

In Arcos de la Frontera, fierce winds were recorded blowing enormous rubbish containers down the street as if they were Lego.

In Sanlucar, cars were pictured partially submerged after streets became inundated with floodwater.

Elsewhere, garden furniture, including chairs and tables, were seen flying off the balconies of an apartment block.

According state weather agency Aemet, an orange alert for significant rainfall remains in effect for Tuesday, while on Wednesday the warning will also include strong gusts of wind.

Mi pueblo, disfrutando del viento!😂😂☔🤦🏻‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/C6Gg0lX1Xe

— ᖇEIᑎᗩ ᗪEᒪ OᒪIᗰᑭO🧝👑 (@DiosaHera2106) January 27, 2026

🟠🟠 ULTIMA HORA

Desbordado el río Hozgarganta en Jimena de la Frontera

Sube a Nivel 1 la Alerta por lluvias y fuertes vientos.

📹 Área Campo de Gibraltar pic.twitter.com/Ppgo3ZRnsm

— Fran Bragado (@Fran_Bragado) January 27, 2026

🌧️ #JIMENA Imágenes de este mediodía desde el Castillo de Jimena de la Frontera, desde donde se aprecia el fuerte temporal de lluvia y viento. 📹 Vídeo cedido por Frank Vega. pic.twitter.com/ctkyJ0Yh3m

— 8Directo (@8Directo_) January 27, 2026

@meteocadiz pic.twitter.com/4nA57T8u0F

— Jose (@JoseCar2580) January 27, 2026
Street flooded with water in Sanlucar, Cadiz on TUesday (Credit: X/mendalerenda_1)

Aemet predicts accumulated rainfall of up to 100 liters per square metre in 12 hours, as well as wind gusts that could reach 90km/hr, climbing to 100km/hr locally.

The alert will remain in effect until Thursday (January 29), when the weather information will be updated.

All public parks and cemeteries have been closed until further notice as a safety measure. the day.

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The City Council has urged residents to exercise extreme caution, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow the instructions of the emergency services.

In case of any incident, citizens are reminded to contact the emergency number 112.

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ByLaurence Dollimore
Laurence Dollimore has been covering news in Spain for almost a decade. The London-born expat is NCTJ-trained and has a Gold Star Diploma in Multimedia Journalism from the prestigious News Associates. Laurence has reported from Spain for some of the UK's biggest titles, including MailOnline, The Telegraph, Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, The Sun and the Sun Online. He also has a Master's Degree in International Relations from Queen Mary University London.
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