The 2010 Var floods were the result of heavy rainfall in southern France that caused severe floods in the Var department in the evening of July 15 , 2010 . As well as generalized flooding , there were also flash floods . Meteorologists said the floods were the worst in the region since 1827 , with more than of rain falling in less than 24 hours . At least 25 people were killed , and 14 people were missing
2010 Var floods
2010 Var floods
Global storm activity of 2010