Belgium: Severe Storms Batter Brussels, Flooding Streets and Toppling Trees Overnight

Severe thunderstorms swept through Brussels overnight Saturday, June 27 into Sunday, June 28, prompting firefighters to respond to around 120 emergency calls by midday Sunday, as flooding submerged streets in Laeken and strong winds toppled trees across multiple neighborhoods including Anderlecht and Jette. Earlier Saturday evening, authorities had closed regional parks and the Sonian Forest and canceled the Couleur Café music festival due to orange-level storm warnings.

Belgium: Flooding Hits Brussels After Violent Thunderstorm 3

A short but powerful thunderstorm swept over Brussels and surrounding areas on Tuesday, July 9 bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. Traffic was severely disrupted as streets were flooded and several tunnels were closed.

Belgium: Flooding Hits Brussels After Violent Thunderstorm 4

A short but powerful thunderstorm swept over Brussels and surrounding areas on Tuesday, July 9 bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. Traffic was severely disrupted as streets were flooded and several tunnels were closed.

Belgium: Flooding Hits Brussels After Violent Thunderstorm

A short but powerful thunderstorm swept over Brussels on Tuesday, July 9 bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. Traffic was severely disrupted as streets were flooded and several tunnels were closed.

Belgium: Flooding Hits Brussels After Violent Thunderstorm 2

A short but powerful thunderstorm swept over Brussels on Tuesday, July 9 bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. Traffic was severely disrupted as streets were flooded and several tunnels were closed.

France: Severe Flooding Hits Northeast Region Following Heavy Rains 3

Parts of France's northeast were under floodwaters following heavy rains on Friday, May 17. Germany and Belgium were also severely affected by the widespread flooding.

France: Severe Flooding Hits Northeast Region Following Heavy Rains

Parts of France's northeast were under floodwaters following heavy rains on Friday, May 17. Germany and Belgium were also severely affected by the widespread flooding.

France: Severe Flooding Hits Northeast Region Following Heavy Rains 2

Parts of France's northeast were under floodwaters following heavy rains on Friday, May 17. Germany and Belgium were also severely affected by the widespread flooding.

Netherlands: Towns And Cities Flooded As Severe Weather Hits South And Central Regions

Severe weather hit parts of central and southern Netherlands on Thursday, May 2. A Code Yellow weather warning for wind, hail and heavy rain were issued for most of the country amid forecast stormy weather coming from western Germany and eastern Belgium. This video shows the flooded Ackersate camping ground in Voorthuizen on Friday morning.

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Part of the city of Bauvignies was waterlogged following a major thunderstorm in the evening on July 24, 2021. An important solidarity as in the province of Liège or citizens coming from the different districts and even from the region of Liège in order to come to the aid of the victims of Bauvignies. Photo by Philippe BOURGUET/bePress Photo Agency/bppa.be/ABACAPRESS.COM

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Part of the city of Bauvignies was waterlogged following a major thunderstorm in the evening on July 24, 2021. An important solidarity as in the province of Liège or citizens coming from the different districts and even from the region of Liège in order to come to the aid of the victims of Bauvignies. Photo by Philippe BOURGUET/bePress Photo Agency/bppa.be/ABACAPRESS.COM

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Part of the city of Bauvignies was waterlogged following a major thunderstorm in the evening on July 24, 2021. An important solidarity as in the province of Liège or citizens coming from the different districts and even from the region of Liège in order to come to the aid of the victims of Bauvignies. Photo by Philippe BOURGUET/bePress Photo Agency/bppa.be/ABACAPRESS.COM

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Part of the city of Bauvignies was waterlogged following a major thunderstorm in the evening on July 24, 2021. An important solidarity as in the province of Liège or citizens coming from the different districts and even from the region of Liège in order to come to the aid of the victims of Bauvignies. Photo by Philippe BOURGUET/bePress Photo Agency/bppa.be/ABACAPRESS.COM

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Part of the city of Bauvignies was waterlogged following a major thunderstorm in the evening on July 24, 2021. An important solidarity as in the province of Liège or citizens coming from the different districts and even from the region of Liège in order to come to the aid of the victims of Bauvignies. Photo by Philippe BOURGUET/bePress Photo Agency/bppa.be/ABACAPRESS.COM

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Part of the city of Bauvignies was waterlogged following a major thunderstorm in the evening on July 24, 2021. An important solidarity as in the province of Liège or citizens coming from the different districts and even from the region of Liège in order to come to the aid of the victims of Bauvignies. Photo by Philippe BOURGUET/bePress Photo Agency/bppa.be/ABACAPRESS.COM

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Part of the city of Bauvignies was waterlogged following a major thunderstorm in the evening on July 24, 2021. An important solidarity as in the province of Liège or citizens coming from the different districts and even from the region of Liège in order to come to the aid of the victims of Bauvignies. Photo by Philippe BOURGUET/bePress Photo Agency/bppa.be/ABACAPRESS.COM

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Part of the city of Bauvignies was waterlogged following a major thunderstorm in the evening on July 24, 2021. An important solidarity as in the province of Liège or citizens coming from the different districts and even from the region of Liège in order to come to the aid of the victims of Bauvignies. Photo by Philippe BOURGUET/bePress Photo Agency/bppa.be/ABACAPRESS.COM

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Part of the city of Bauvignies was waterlogged following a major thunderstorm in the evening on July 24, 2021. An important solidarity as in the province of Liège or citizens coming from the different districts and even from the region of Liège in order to come to the aid of the victims of Bauvignies. Photo by Philippe BOURGUET/bePress Photo Agency/bppa.be/ABACAPRESS.COM

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Part of the city of Bauvignies was waterlogged following a major thunderstorm in the evening on July 24, 2021. An important solidarity as in the province of Liège or citizens coming from the different districts and even from the region of Liège in order to come to the aid of the victims of Bauvignies. Photo by Philippe BOURGUET/bePress Photo Agency/bppa.be/ABACAPRESS.COM

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Part of the city of Bauvignies was waterlogged following a major thunderstorm in the evening on July 24, 2021. An important solidarity as in the province of Liège or citizens coming from the different districts and even from the region of Liège in order to come to the aid of the victims of Bauvignies. Photo by Philippe BOURGUET/bePress Photo Agency/bppa.be/ABACAPRESS.COM

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Part of the city of Bauvignies was waterlogged following a major thunderstorm in the evening on July 24, 2021. An important solidarity as in the province of Liège or citizens coming from the different districts and even from the region of Liège in order to come to the aid of the victims of Bauvignies. Photo by Philippe BOURGUET/bePress Photo Agency/bppa.be/ABACAPRESS.COM

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Part of the city of Bauvignies was waterlogged following a major thunderstorm in the evening on July 24, 2021. An important solidarity as in the province of Liège or citizens coming from the different districts and even from the region of Liège in order to come to the aid of the victims of Bauvignies. Photo by Philippe BOURGUET/bePress Photo Agency/bppa.be/ABACAPRESS.COM

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Part of the city of Bauvignies was waterlogged following a major thunderstorm in the evening on July 24, 2021. An important solidarity as in the province of Liège or citizens coming from the different districts and even from the region of Liège in order to come to the aid of the victims of Bauvignies. Photo by Philippe BOURGUET/bePress Photo Agency/bppa.be/ABACAPRESS.COM

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Part of the city of Bauvignies was waterlogged following a major thunderstorm in the evening on July 24, 2021. An important solidarity as in the province of Liège or citizens coming from the different districts and even from the region of Liège in order to come to the aid of the victims of Bauvignies. Photo by Philippe BOURGUET/bePress Photo Agency/bppa.be/ABACAPRESS.COM

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Part of the city of Bauvignies was waterlogged following a major thunderstorm in the evening on July 24, 2021. An important solidarity as in the province of Liège or citizens coming from the different districts and even from the region of Liège in order to come to the aid of the victims of Bauvignies. Photo by Philippe BOURGUET/bePress Photo Agency/bppa.be/ABACAPRESS.COM

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Floods Aftermath - Belgium

Part of the city of Bauvignies was waterlogged following a major thunderstorm in the evening on July 24, 2021. An important solidarity as in the province of Liège or citizens coming from the different districts and even from the region of Liège in order to come to the aid of the victims of Bauvignies. Photo by Philippe BOURGUET/bePress Photo Agency/bppa.be/ABACAPRESS.COM