Maine River Flooding in Angers, France – February 2026

Angers, France, continues to grapple with significant flooding of the Maine River as of February 23, 2026. Drone footage captured by photographer Josselin Clair reveals the extent of the inundation, with water levels reaching unprecedented heights not seen in thirty years.

Current Situation: February 23, 2026

As of 2:50 PM on Monday, February 23, 2026, Josselin Clair documented the ongoing flooding with aerial photography. The Maine River remains high throughout the city center. On February 18, 2026, the Maine River reached 6.40 meters at the Vigicrues station at Basse-Chaîne, according to Météo France, prompting a red alert for flooding in Maine-et-Loire.

Water Levels and Infrastructure Impact

By 2:50 PM on February 23, 2026, the Maine River measured 6.29 meters at the Basse-Chaîne station. The river is projected to exceed 6.12 meters at the Pont de la Basse Chaîne, surpassing levels recorded in January 2000. While not yet reaching the historic high of 6.54 meters at the same location recorded in 1995 (or 6.66 meters at the Pont de Verdun), the current levels represent a significant challenge for the region.

The Pont de Verdun was closed to traffic on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The voies sur berge (riverside roads) were submerged by 10:15 AM on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Photographic Documentation

Photographer and drone pilot Josselin Clair has been documenting the flooding, providing a visual record of the event. His function, shared on Instagram, showcases the impact of the rising waters. Images also appear on Ouest-France and Tours.maville.com.

Images from February 18, 2026, show the Cale de la Savate partially underwater and the impressive rise of the river near the Pont de Verdun. Alamy also features photographs from Josselin Clair and Le Courrier de l’Ouest documenting the flooding.