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(Screenshot/Dalmacija Danas)
21 October 2026 – Heavy rain and flash flooding hit Split and the wider central Dalmatian region on Wednesday evening, flooding roads, disrupting traffic and forcing the suspension of several ferry and catamaran services.
The storm first reached the Trogir area after 5 pm before spreading to Split, Solin, Kaštela, Podstrana and parts of the Dalmatian hinterland after 6 pm.
Large volumes of rain fell in a short period, leaving streets underwater and making driving conditions difficult, particularly in Split and Solin.
In Split, a garage was flooded, with footage published by Dalmacija Danas showing vehicles near the entrance as water surged from drainage shafts.
Parts of Domovinskog rata Street were also submerged, with water reportedly reaching more than 30 centimetres in places.
Residents in the Neslanovac neighbourhood reported that powerful torrents had dislodged sewer manhole covers at several locations, creating additional hazards for motorists.
Traffic in Solin was also moving extremely slowly, with drivers warned about flooded sections of road and potential obstacles hidden beneath the water.
Nearly 100 litres of rain recorded in parts of Dalmatia
Meteorological station network Crometeo recorded significant rainfall across the region.
By 6.30 pm, the Kosi station in the Dalmatian hinterland had recorded 95 litres of rain per square metre. Nisko recorded 76 litres, while Grohote on Šolta registered 63 litres and Staševica 62 litres.
Further rainfall totals included 58 litres per square metre in Srijane Pavići, 52 litres in Okrug Donji on Čiovo island and 48 litres in Kaštel Gomilica, Dalmacija Danas said.
The intense rainfall overwhelmed drainage systems in some areas, contributing to the flooding of roads and public spaces.
Storm-force winds disrupt ferry services
The heavy rain was accompanied by strong to gale-force southerly winds, known locally as jugo, which caused disruption across the Adriatic.
The wind strengthened in central and southern Dalmatia during the late afternoon and early evening.
Adverse weather conditions led to the suspension of several ferry, catamaran and passenger ship services. Affected routes included the Sumartin–Makarska and Prapratno–Sobra ferry connections, as well as catamaran services linking Split with Hvar, Korčula and Dubrovnik.
The Croatian Automobile Club (HAK) warned motorists about wet and slippery road surfaces and the possibility of landslides.
Drivers were advised to exercise particular caution on flooded roads, where water can conceal damage to the road surface and open manholes.