Cyclone Julia brought heavy flooding and hurricane conditions to parts of Europe, the Mediterranean region, and North Africa in February 2012.

[2] Within the next couple of days, the storm moved quickly southeastward into the Mediterranean Sea, but the system split in half on February 2, with the new low pressure center developing off the east coast of Spain, which was subsequently identified as Julia II.

In addition, the storm brought heavy rainfall to widespread areas across Europe, Turkey, and North Africa, causing at least $6.4 million dollars and damages, and killing 12 people in Greece and Bulgaria.

[8][1] In Bulgaria and Greece, heavy rainfall from Julia, coupled with melting snow, triggered widespread flooding, and many rivers overflowing their banks.

[1] Cyclone Julia also worsened the effects of a major cold wave across Europe and North Africa, leading to more property damage and deaths.