Loire River Flooding in Nantes: February 2026 Update

Nantes, France is experiencing significant flooding of the Loire River as of February 19-20, 2026. Severe weather conditions, combined with a high tide (coefficient greater than 90) and storm Pedro, have led to the river reaching critical levels.

Current Situation

The Vigicrues station near the Anne-de-Bretagne bridge in Nantes recorded the Loire’s height at 8.18 meters after 8 a.m. On Thursday, February 19, 2026 [Hans Lucas]. The flooding has impacted areas along the riverbank, including the Haute-île district of Rezé, where water has entered garages and the ground floors of houses [Hans Lucas].

As of February 19, 2026, the voies sur berges near the Hôtel-Dieu in Nantes remain inaccessible [Ouest-France].

Snowfall and Weather Conditions

While the primary issue is flooding, Nantes has likewise received 2 inches of snowfall between October 1, 2025, and February 19, 2026 [OpenSnow]. The weather station at Nantes Bouguenais, located at an elevation of 89 ft, provides ongoing weather data.

Ongoing Monitoring

Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and further updates will be provided as they develop into available. Videos and images documenting the flooding are being shared on social media [Telenantes Facebook].