not everywhere· Weather· Updated 7 Nov, 19:12

Rare Intense Storm Hits Israel, Causing Widespread Flooding

A powerful winter storm brought exceptionally intense rainfall, widespread flooding, and infrastructure damage across Israel on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The Sharon region was hardest hit, with Kadima recording an unprecedented 117 millimeters of rain in 75 minutes, including 100 millimeters in a single hour. According to the Israel Meteorological Service, this is the second-highest hourly rainfall rate ever recorded in Israel, surpassed only by an event in Ma'agan Michael in November 2024. Local authorities in Kadima-Tzoran urged residents to stay indoors and avoid non-essential travel.

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01A powerful winter storm brought record-breaking rainfall, widespread flooding, and power outages across Israel on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
02Kadima recorded an unprecedented 117 millimeters of rain in 75 minutes, marking the second-highest hourly rainfall rate ever recorded in Israel.
03Two lanes of the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv were closed southbound near the La Guardia interchange due to drainage damage and a road crack.
04Power outages lasted over 18 hours in Gan Yavne and Be'erot after strong winds and heavy rain damaged electricity grids.
05The Ministry of Health banned swimming at all Mediterranean beaches due to pollution caused by runoff water.
06In the Gaza Strip, the intense rainfall caused extensive damage and flooded thousands of tents of displaced persons.
07The storm is expected to continue with reduced intensity on Sunday before gradually dissipating by Monday.

Significant rainfall was recorded across the country, with Ashdod receiving approximately 90 millimeters, Binyamina recording up to 72 millimeters, and Tel Aviv receiving around 40 to 42 millimeters. The severe weather caused prolonged power outages in the Ashdod area, leaving residents in Gan Yavne and the moshav of Be'erot without electricity for over 18 hours due to wind damage to power lines. In the Gaza Strip, the heavy rains caused extensive damage, flooding thousands of tents belonging to displaced persons.

Transportation was severely disrupted, with two lanes of the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv closed southbound near the La Guardia interchange due to drainage system damage, soil erosion, and a large crack in the asphalt. Additionally, the Ministry of Health issued a bathing warning for all Mediterranean beaches due to runoff pollution. Forecasters expect the rain to continue with reduced intensity through Sunday, before the storm system gradually dissipates by Monday.

Summarized by baba from the reports of 5 newsrooms. Updated 06:48

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