US: Hurricane-Force Winds Cause Widespread Power Outages in Colorado

Hurricane-force winds across Colorado downed power lines and left thousands without electricity, causing 185 flight delays at Denver International Airport and forcing multiple school districts to close on Thursday, December 18.

Japan: Low-Pressure System Brings Blizzard Conditions to Hokkaido, Knocking Donw Trees

A rapidly developing low-pressure system moved through Hokkaido on Monday, December 15, bringing heavy snow and blizzard conditions that have caused widespread havoc and left up to 36,000 homes without power. The severe winter storm resulted in collapsed roofs, downed trees, power lines and school fences, stranded cars, and major train cancellations.

Australia: TC Fina Brings Damaging Winds to Northern Territory 6

Tropical Cyclone Fina brought destructive winds to the Northern Territory on Saturday, November 22, and into Sunday, November 23, downing trees, damaging homes, and cutting power for thousands of residents.

Australia: TC Fina Brings Damaging Winds to Northern Territory 3

Tropical Cyclone Fina brought destructive winds to the Northern Territory on Saturday, November 22, and into Sunday, November 23, downing trees, damaging homes, and cutting power for thousands of residents.

Australia: TC Fina Brings Damaging Winds to Northern Territory 2

Tropical Cyclone Fina brought destructive winds to the Northern Territory on Saturday, November 22, and into Sunday, November 23, downing trees, damaging homes, and cutting power for thousands of residents.

Australia: TC Fina Brings Damaging Winds to Northern Territory 5

Tropical Cyclone Fina brought destructive winds to the Northern Territory on Saturday, November 22, and into Sunday, November 23, downing trees, damaging homes, and cutting power for thousands of residents.

Australia: TC Fina Brings Damaging Winds to Northern Territory 4

Tropical Cyclone Fina brought destructive winds to the Northern Territory on Saturday, November 22, and into Sunday, November 23, downing trees, damaging homes, and cutting power for thousands of residents.

Australia: TC Fina Brings Damaging Winds to Northern Territory

Tropical Cyclone Fina brought destructive winds to the Northern Territory on Saturday, November 22, and into Sunday, November 23, downing trees, damaging homes, and cutting power for thousands of residents.

New Zealand: Rare Red Warnings Issued as Powerful Wind Storm Rips Through Country

A powerful storm with winds up to 96 mph swept across New Zealand's North and South Islands, causing massive disruption that left around 90,000 homes without power and forced flight cancellations. Authorities issued rare red wind warnings as the storm ripped roofs off houses, knocked down trees and power lines, and tragically resulted in at least one fatality in Wellington.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Hits Metro Phoenix, Thousands Lose Power 3

Metro Phoenix was hit by a severe thunderstorm on Monday, October 13, causing heavy rain, downed trees, and debris. Tempe was particularly hard hit, with a microburst producing winds up to 70 mph and minor damage at Mountain America Stadium. Over 27,000 customers lost power across the East Valley, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, and Scottsdale. The main storm cell moved out by mid-afternoon, though isolated storms and a flood watch remained in effect until 8 p.m.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Hits Metro Phoenix, Thousands Lose Power 2

Metro Phoenix was hit by a severe thunderstorm on Monday, October 13, causing heavy rain, downed trees, and debris. Tempe was particularly hard hit, with a microburst producing winds up to 70 mph and minor damage at Mountain America Stadium. Over 27,000 customers lost power across the East Valley, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, and Scottsdale. The main storm cell moved out by mid-afternoon, though isolated storms and a flood watch remained in effect until 8 p.m.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Hits Metro Phoenix, Thousands Lose Power 4

Metro Phoenix was hit by a severe thunderstorm on Monday, October 13, causing heavy rain, downed trees, and debris. Tempe was particularly hard hit, with a microburst producing winds up to 70 mph and minor damage at Mountain America Stadium. Over 27,000 customers lost power across the East Valley, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, and Scottsdale. The main storm cell moved out by mid-afternoon, though isolated storms and a flood watch remained in effect until 8 p.m.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Hits Metro Phoenix, Thousands Lose Power

Metro Phoenix was hit by a severe thunderstorm on Monday, October 13, causing heavy rain, downed trees, and debris. Tempe was particularly hard hit, with a microburst producing winds up to 70 mph and minor damage at Mountain America Stadium. Over 27,000 customers lost power across the East Valley, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, and Scottsdale. The main storm cell moved out by mid-afternoon, though isolated storms and a flood watch remained in effect until 8 p.m.

Japan: Powerful Typhoon Halong Batters Hachijo Island with Rain and Wind 3

On Thursday, October 9, a powerful Typhoon Halong brought torrential rain and strong winds to Japan, causing severe flooding, landslides, downed trees, and power outages on Hachijo Island, a special ward located southeast of Tokyo. The metropolitan government requested the Japan Self-Defense Force to dispatch disaster relief personnel due to the extensive damage.

Japan: Typhoon Halong Leaves Trail of Damage 2

On Thursday, October 9, a powerful Typhoon Halong brought torrential rain and strong winds to Japan, causing severe flooding, landslides, downed trees, and power outages on Hachijo Island, a special ward located southeast of Tokyo. The metropolitan government requested the Japan Self-Defense Force to dispatch disaster relief personnel due to the extensive damage.

Japan: Powerful Typhoon Halong Batters Hachijo Island with Rain and Wind

On Thursday, October 9, a powerful Typhoon Halong brought torrential rain and strong winds to Japan, causing severe flooding, landslides, downed trees, and power outages on Hachijo Island, a special ward located southeast of Tokyo. The metropolitan government requested the Japan Self-Defense Force to dispatch disaster relief personnel due to the extensive damage.

Japan: Powerful Typhoon Halong Batters Hachijo Island with Rain and Wind 2

On Thursday, October 9, a powerful Typhoon Halong brought torrential rain and strong winds to Japan, causing severe flooding, landslides, downed trees, and power outages on Hachijo Island, a special ward located southeast of Tokyo. The metropolitan government requested the Japan Self-Defense Force to dispatch disaster relief personnel due to the extensive damage.

Japan: Typhoon Halong Leaves Trail of Damage

Typhoon Halong brought torrential rain and strong winds to Japan on Thursday, October 9, prompting emergency warnings for flooding and landslides. Rainfall on on Hachijo Island reached a record 207 mm in three hours—the highest ever for the area. Although the storm has now moved east, power outages persist, and authorities continue to urge residents to avoid landslide-prone areas. This video shows the downed trees on Miyake Island.

RECAP: Violent Storm Strikes Emilia-Romagna Coast, Italy, Forcing State of Crisis

A violent storm, described as a “maritime supercell,” hit northeast Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region on August 24, causing widespread damage in tourist towns such as Milano Marittima, Rimini, and Ravenna. Winds exceeded 100 km/h, heavy rain and hail struck the coast, 265 trees fell in Milano Marittima damaging vehicles, and streets and properties were flooded. No injuries were reported. In response, the Emilia-Romagna regional government declared a state of crisis for the affected coastal municipalities, enabling emergency resources and recovery operations. Authorities are assessing damage to public and private infrastructure, restoring roads and services, and supporting residents and businesses affected by the storm.

Vietnam: Typhoon Kajiki Batters Central Provinces, Leaving Fatalities and Damage

Typhoon Kajiki made landfall in Vietnam on Monday, August 25, unleashing strong winds and flooding that forced thousands to evacuate. The storm downed trees, damaged properties, and left at least one dead with multiple injuries reported as of writing. This vidoe shows the flooding situation in Hanoi.

Italy: Supercell Storm Hits Emilia-Romagna, Leaving Trail of Destruction in Milano Marittima

A supercell storm ripped through the Emilia-Romagna coastal area on Sunday, August 24, leaving hundreds of trees uprooted from the ground before smashing up parked cars in Milano Marittima, Ravenna. The storm brought strong wind gusts, over 100 km/h, combined with a downburst, causing flooding, damage to homes and businesses, and a trail of destruction in its wake. President of Emilia-Romagna Michele de Pascale declared a state of regional emergency.

Italy: Supercell Storm Hits Emilia-Romagna, Leaving Trail of Destruction in Milano Marittima 2

A supercell storm ripped through the Emilia-Romagna coastal area on Sunday, August 24, leaving hundreds of trees uprooted from the ground before smashing up parked cars in Milano Marittima, Ravenna. The storm brought strong wind gusts, over 100 km/h, combined with a downburst, causing flooding, damage to homes and businesses, and a trail of destruction in its wake. President of Emilia-Romagna Michele de Pascale declared a state of regional emergency.

Italy: Supercell Storm Hits Emilia-Romagna, Leaving Trail of Destruction in Milano Marittima 3

A supercell storm ripped through the Emilia-Romagna coastal area on Sunday, August 24, leaving hundreds of trees uprooted from the ground before smashing up parked cars in Milano Marittima, Ravenna. The storm brought strong wind gusts, over 100 km/h, combined with a downburst, causing flooding, damage to homes and businesses, and a trail of destruction in its wake. President of Emilia-Romagna Michele de Pascale declared a state of regional emergency.

Hong Kong: Black Rainstorm Signal Issued as Heavy Rain Shuts Down City

Hong Kong's Observatory issued a black rainstorm signal, the highest rainstorm warning, on Tuesday, July 29, effectively closing down the city, just over a week after Typhoon Wipha downed trees in the city center.

US: Severe Storms Bring Heavy Rain, Hail, and Strong Winds to Southern Minnesota

Severe storms swept through southern Minnesota on Monday night, July 28, bringing heavy rain, quarter-sized hail, and wind gusts up to 70 mph. Areas like Edina, Eagan, and South St. Paul saw downed trees and widespread power outages. Over 130,000 Xcel Energy customers lost power.

US: Powerful Storm Brings Intense Lightning to Minnesota

An intense lightning strike was captured on camera in North Branch, Minnesota, on Monday, July 28, as a powerful storm rolled into the state. The storm left tens of thousands of homes without power and caused widespread damage, including flooding and downed trees.

US: Massive Shelf Cloud Caught on Time-Lapse Video Over Orland Park, Illinois

Severe thunderstorms swept through Chicago on Wednesday, July 16, bringing wind gusts up to 67 mph. The storm caused damage, including downed trees, power outages, and flight disruptions. This video captures a massive shelf cloud looming over the sky in Orland Park.

France: Violent Thunderstorm Batters Paris, Causing Flooding and Damage 3

A violent thunderstorm struck Paris on Wednesday, June 25, bringing torrential rain, hail, and strong winds. Flooding and damage, including downed trees, were reported in various parts of the city. This video shows stormy situation Near Beaugrenelle.

France: Violent Thunderstorm Batters Paris, Causing Flooding and Damage 2

A violent thunderstorm struck Paris on Wednesday, June 25, bringing torrential rain, hail, and strong winds. Flooding and damage, including downed trees, were reported in various parts of the city. This video shows flooding situation in Porte de Vanves area.

France: Violent Thunderstorm Batters Paris, Causing Flooding and Damage

A violent thunderstorm struck Paris on Wednesday, June 25, bringing torrential rain, hail, and strong winds. Flooding and damage, including downed trees, were reported in various parts of the city. This video shows downed trees on a street in Paris.

US: Cumulonimbus Clouds Blanket Brooklyn Sky Amid NYC Thunderstorm

A severe thunderstorm struck New York City on Thursday, June 19, bringing strong winds that uprooted trees and toppled power poles. The storm also caused flooding in streets and led to power outages in some areas. This video shows cumulonimbus clouds blanketing sky in Brooklyn.

US: Queens Traffic Lights Out After Severe Thunderstorm Batters NYC

A severe thunderstorm struck New York City on Thursday, June 19, bringing strong winds that uprooted trees and toppled power poles. The storm also caused flooding in streets and led to power outages in some areas. This video shows traffic lights out in Ozone Park, Queens, leading to traffic jam.

US: Powerful Winds Cause Tree Damage in New York City

A severe thunderstorm struck New York City on Thursday, June 19, bringing strong winds that uprooted trees and toppled power poles. The storm also caused flooding in streets and led to power outages in some areas.

Mexico: Damaging Wind and Rain Batter Merida, Yucatan

Heavy rain and strong winds battered parts of Merida, the capital city of Yucatán state on Wednesday, June 4 leaving damage such as downed trees and power lines.

Mexico: Damaging Wind and Rain Batter Merida, Yucatan 2

Heavy rain and strong winds battered parts of Merida, the capital city of Yucatán state on Wednesday, June 4 leaving damage such as downed trees and power lines.

Mexico: Severe Flooding Hits Chetumal After Heavy Rainfall

Torrential rain caused severe flooding in Chetumal, the capital city of Quintana Roo on Wednesday, June 4. Downed trees and structural damage were reported across the city.

Mexico: Torrential Rains Cause Severe Flooding in CDMX, Trigger Traffic and Transit Chaos

Torrential rains caused widespread chaos in Mexico City on Monday, June 2, resulting in traffic gridlock, downed trees, and the suspension of Metro Line A service. The Mexico City government reported flooding in 53 areas, primarily in Iztapalapa, Xochimilco, Tlalpan, and Tláhuac, following the intense rains recorded.

Chile: Tornado Leaves Trail of Destruction in Puerto Varas

A powerful tornado struck the city of Puerto Varas in southern Chile on Sunday afternoon, May 25, causing damage to several buildings in the downtown area and nearby neighborhoods. This video captures the aftermath, showing toppled trees, downed power lines, and damaged homes.

US: Gusty Winds, Hail Pound Southern Florida as Isolated Severe Storm Moves Through 2

A strong and isolated severe storm swept through southern Florida on Friday, May 23, bringing gusty winds, heavy rainfall, lightning, and hail. There were reports of temporary power outages as several electrical lines were downed.

China: Tornado Hits Xinyi in Maoming, Sparks Fly as Power Lines Knocked Down

This is the terrifying moment that a tornado swept through Maoming, sending sparks flying as it likely tore down power lines. On Tuesday, May 20,2025, between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m., the video showed a powerful tornado forming in Lixu Community, Yudu Subdistrict, Xinyi City. Dark clouds churned overhead as the twister tore across the area, with visible sparks suggesting that electrical wires had been brought down in the chaos. The swirling column of wind stirred dust and debris, while frightened voices were heard in the background as the tornado intensified. According to on-site confirmation by staff from the Xinyi Meteorological Bureau, the tornado caused damage in parts of the city, particularly to a furniture factory housed in a metal structure. The video ended with the tornado moving further into the distance, leaving behind a trail of wreckage and anxious onlookers.

Aftermath of Russian drone wreckage falling in Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv

Aftermath of Russian drone wreckage falling in Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv

Residents of an apartment building damaged by the fall of debris from a downed Russian drone stand in an underpass in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 7, 2025 (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

Aftermath of Russian drone wreckage falling in Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv

Aftermath of Russian drone wreckage falling in Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv

A fire truck is seen outside the residential building damaged by the fall of debris from a downed Russian drone in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 7, 2025 (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

Aftermath of Russian drone wreckage falling in Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv

Aftermath of Russian drone wreckage falling in Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv

A resident of the apartment building damaged by the fall of debris from a downed Russian drone goes down to an underpass in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 7, 2025 (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

Aftermath of Russian drone wreckage falling in Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv

Aftermath of Russian drone wreckage falling in Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv

A man with a bike stands outside the residential building damaged by the fall of debris from a downed Russian drone in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 7, 2025 (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

Aftermath of Russian drone wreckage falling in Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv

Aftermath of Russian drone wreckage falling in Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv

Utility workers look at the wreckage of a downed Russian drone after the attack on the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 7, 2025 (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

Aftermath of Russian drone wreckage falling in Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv

Aftermath of Russian drone wreckage falling in Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv

Red Cross Ukraine representatives respond to the consequences of a downed Russian drone fall on the apartment building in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 7, 2025 (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

Aftermath of Russian drone wreckage falling in Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv

Aftermath of Russian drone wreckage falling in Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv

A pharmacy in the Shevchenkivskyi district is damaged by the fall of fragments of a downed Russian drone in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 7, 2025 (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

Aftermath of Russian drone attack in Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv

Aftermath of Russian drone attack in Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv

A man holds a fragment of a downed drone outside the apartment block damaged by a Russian drone attack on the territory of a residential complex in the Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 7, 2025 (Photo by Yevhen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

Aftermath of Russian drone attack in Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv

Aftermath of Russian drone attack in Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv

Fragments of a downed drone are seen outside the apartment block damaged by a Russian drone attack on the territory of a residential complex in the Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 7, 2025 (Photo by Yevhen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

Aftermath of Russian drone attack in Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv

Aftermath of Russian drone attack in Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv

Fragments of a downed drone are seen outside the apartment block damaged by a Russian drone attack on the territory of a residential complex in the Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 7, 2025 (Photo by Yevhen Kotenko/Ukrinform)