The Flood Aftermath
The south of France flood hit many towns and villages that caused great damage to fragile buildings and roadways. In the center of historic Uzès, the biggest problem was from water that leaked in through walls, windows and roofs. Villages below Uzès are suffering from flood damage.
The flood event around Uzès was recorded with some amazing photography. Several photos were given to me by friends who asked me to share them with you.
Storm clouds 10-09-2014
South of France Flood
Around 60 towns in the south of France were officially declared natural disaster sites. About 60 towns were included in the natural disaster area.
Roads either collapsed or lifted from the heavy flood waters.
Cars and trucks slid off the roads with torrential downpour
Remember the poultry farm outside Uzes? The one where Geoffrey and I picked up our Thanksgiving turkey last year?
Here it is then….
Poultry farm outside Uzes
Here it is now …
The birds “flew the coop.” Literally.
The day after the storm was cloudy and misty
The night after the flood the skies were still ominous
Then the bad weather skies gave us a beautiful sunset
Last night’s sunset from my terraceAll is well.
Wine time. Sea shells from South Carolina remind me of storms from the past.
Categories: Around France, Blog, Chapter 4: Life in France Part Two, Uzès
Lucky old Turkeys….
:))
The pictures really capture how awful the storm was. The photos of the sky – and the terrace – are fabulous. One more thing to consider in my search – hilltop village, high floor.
Yep. Who would have thought! Although the history in the 2000s in this part of France for flooding has been pretty bad. I still think you should look at Vers-du-Gard… or Castillon du Gard.