The recognition of natural disaster status for the commune of L'Étrat, following cyclonic wind events on July 16, 2026, has been refused. The decision is detailed in decree N° INTE2623922A, dated September 11, 2026.
The stated reasons specify that the phenomenon does not meet the criteria set by Article L.122-7 of the Insurance Code. It is not associated with a tropical cyclonic event, and the abnormal intensity of the natural agent during the event is not characterized.
More specifically, the maximum wind speed averaged over 10 minutes was below 145 km/h, and the maximum instantaneous wind speed was below 215 km/h, not meeting the required thresholds for such a classification.
