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Storm Batters Tuscany: Elba Hit by 56mm of Rain in One Hour

A powerful storm has battered Tuscany: the island of Elba experiencing over 56mm of rainfall in one hour.

A heavy rainstorm swept through Florence this morning January 28, 2025, unleashing nearly 39 millimeters of rain in just three hours.

In Florence, where around 2 centimeters fell, schools were given a snow day. There was even heavier snowfall across other parts of Tuscany.

Tuscany is about to experience its coldest weather since 2012.

The Christmas storm front is set to bring rain, wind and snow to Italy.

The death toll of the flash floods that hit Livorno due to storms at the weekend climbed to eight.

Wind and snow alert today, January 13, 2017, in Florence, Italy.

Next week end temperatures could drop up to 15 degrees Celsius from relatively mild levels in Tuscany and central regions, weather forecasters said.

Tuscany declares state of emergency after Florence storm. Extreme weather caused massive damage.

Injury, damage toll mounting in Florence after brutal storm. Firefighters, helped by migrants, still answering distress calls.