Since the start of Storm Byron, more than 200 mm of rain has fallen in the areas of Nahal Me’arot and Ein Carmel, near Atlit. At several weather stations on the northern coast, especially around Haifa, rain levels exceeded 150 mm. In Tel Aviv, from the beginning of the storm until 15:00 on Thursday, December 11, 94 mm of rain fell. In Nahariya, 15.3 mm of precipitation was recorded in 40 minutes – from 15:20 to 16:00.
Netivei Israel reported that Highway 90 is closed in both directions from the Lido Crossing to the Dead Sea Hotel Roundabout due to flooding. Highway 3 near the Bekoa junction in the Mate Yehuda region is also closed to traffic.
The Nahariya Municipality issued a warning to residents: “Due to heavy rainfall in the city, we recommend staying at home if possible. Please follow the instructions from the Fire and Rescue Service: do not use elevators in underground car parks and do not cross flooded roads.”
The storm caused flooding in the central part of the country, leaving many drivers trapped in their cars. The MDA sent doctors to evacuate people from dangerous areas. In Yavne, 14 people were rescued from eight different areas, after which local authorities declared a state of emergency. Roads will be opened only after the situation has stabilized.
Meanwhile, Yavne is flooded due to heavy rain that fell there in the last hour. pic.twitter.com/W5v1j1tpxD
— Shalom Weather (@MezgAvirIL) December 11, 2025
Recently “Cursor” wrote that pThe Dead Sea region was hit by the elements as a new wave of rain hit the area as part of Storm Byron, which engulfed Israel. According to the deputy director of the meteorological service, Dr. Amit Savir, local streams may soon overflow their banks, which significantly increases the risk of flooding.
As the Israeli Meteorological Service previously reported, yesterday a red alert level was declared – a maximum alert, which is extremely rare. Heavy rains are expected today in the southern regions of the country, including the Negev and Eilat. Flash flooding remains a threat in creek beds in the Judean Desert, around the Dead Sea, and in the northern Arava.
Meteorologists strongly recommend that residents refrain from swimming in the Mediterranean Sea and take special care near bodies of water and river beds. The risk of flash floods in the Judean Desert and the vicinity of the Dead Sea is assessed as extremely high.
Safety officials and meteorologists continue to monitor the situation, warning the public of possible dangers and urging them to take all precautions during the storm.
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