More than a month of rain - in less than an hour and a half: the barrage that flooded Kadima

On Saturday afternoon, 117 mm of rain fell in Kadima within 80–85 minutes – more than the monthly average for November. The hourly rainfall intensity was the second highest ever recorded in Israel. Widespread flooding occurred in the Sharon region, Ashdod, and other locations.

On Saturday afternoon, an exceptional 117 mm of rain fell in Kadima in the Sharon region within 80 to 85 minutes – more than the entire monthly average for November (74 mm). The peak intensity of the downpour reached 93 mm in one hour, the second highest ever recorded in Israel. Flooding affected Kadima, Even Yehuda, Binyamina, Ashdod, and other areas. In Ashdod, 60 mm were measured over four hours – an event expected on average once every 25 years. The Meteorological Service explains that warm sea waters and cold air at altitude created storm clouds, while weak winds concentrated the rain near the coast.