Storm Goretti

Our 24/7 claims intake service is ready to assist people and businesses affected by the storm.

Visit our services page to learn more about our claims adjusting offerings. If you require further information on our response or should you need adjusting assistance, please contact our team.

Additional Contacts

For Europe:
Rob Kleinveld
M: +31 6 21 544 331
E: robkleinveld@crawco.nl

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Updates

Jan 07, 2026

Storm Goretti has been sweeping across northwest Europe. It has brought severe winter weather, including heavy snowfall, ice and strong winds, causing widespread disruption in France, the Netherlands, Germany and Spain including the cancellation of hundreds of flights as well as significant road and rail delays.

Temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F) have been seen in Germany and Spain is experiencing unusual levels of cold and snow. With fatalities already reported, authorities across Europe have issued red as well as orange weather warnings, urging people to avoid unnecessary travel and to work from home if possible.

Following the coldest night of the winter so far – as low as -12.5°C (9.5°F) in Norfolk – Storm Goretti is expected to move across the south of the UK during Thursday and into Friday. The Met Office has issued amber warnings for snow and wind, especially in Cornwall, Devon, the Isles of Scilly, Wales, and the Midlands. Up to 20-30cm of snow is possible in some areas, particularly over higher ground in Wales and the Peak District. Yellow warnings for snow and ice cover much of the UK, including Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Midlands.

Major delays and cancellations are expected for road, rail, and air travel and commuters are advised to avoid travel where possible. Power cuts are likely, rural communities may become cut off, and schools in several regions have already been closed. 

Crawford and its regional partners are actively monitoring the situation as well as preparing to respond to claims and to support affected communities in both the UK and Europe. 

We are ready to meet increased demand for claims assistance, and you can be sure that Crawford will be there with the right team, the right technology, and the right processes to help restore lives, businesses and communities.

We will provide more updates as they become available.