The Consorcio de Compensación de Seguros (CCS) had registered a total of 6,528 claims for damage caused by Storm “Adam” by 22 October 2026 . The state body covers the period from 16 to 18 October 2026. A total of 5,007 claims, or 77 per cent, came from the Province of Valencia, including 2,760 from the municipality of Oliva. The province of Alicante reported 847 claims, Almería 163, while the Balearic Islands recorded 127 and Málaga 117; each of the other provinces had fewer than 100 claims.
The Consorcio stresses that it is too early to provide a reliable estimate of the total damage. It says, however, that it is prepared to assess claims quickly and update the figures continuously. Compensation is paid under Spain’s “Seguro de Riesgos Extraordinarios”. The requirement is that affected people, vehicles or property were covered by a valid policy at the time of the damage. For some measures, it may also be necessary for the area to be declared a “zona afectada gravemente por una emergencia de protección civil”.
The CCS offers two quick ways to report damage: the telephone hotline 900 222 665 (weekdays, 9.00am to 6.00pm) and online reporting. Those affected are advised to keep photographic evidence, invoices and estimates, along with their insurance and bank details. For vehicle damage, a third-party or comprehensive policy may qualify the vehicle for compensation through the Consorcio, provided it was insured at the time of the damage.
The DANA – in Spain, the term for a high-altitude depression that can bring exceptionally heavy rain – had caused flooding and property damage in the Comunitat Valenciana and other regions. In immediate response, the Generalitat Valenciana first aid packages were approved; national bodies are coordinating support with the Consorcio’s insurance mechanisms. Consumer protection organisations recommend reporting damage promptly to both your own insurer and the CCS.
As of 22 October 2026, no further details on total losses or binding payment amounts were available. Assessments of compensation amounts and processing times depend on expert reports and subsequent administrative decisions. The CCS announced that it would update the published figures on applications received on an ongoing basis.
Editor: Phillipe Schmidt-Araguin (Article created with AI assistance).