China: Severe Weather With Tornado Tears Across Hubei, 11 Killed

On July 7, 2026, in Hubei, China, the video captured violent winds ripping through several areas in eastern Hubei as rare tornadoes formed during severe convective weather. Footage showed objects being blown across open spaces while a dark, rotating funnel stretched down from the storm clouds. In another dramatic scene, the tornado appeared to move across a river as residents watched the destructive weather unfold from a distance. Authorities reported that the severe weather had affected about 14,600 people, killed 11 people and left one person missing.

China: Raging Floods Sweep Away Vehicles in Xianfeng, Hubei

On June 30, 2025, heavy rains triggered flash floods in Xianfeng, Hubei, sweeping away vehicles and submerging streets. Over 18,000 residents were evacuated as parts of the town became impassable. A red alert was issued after 353.4 mm of rain fell in 12 hours. Rescue efforts continued as floodwaters surged through the area.

China: Ferocious Windstorm Batters Wuhan, Hubei, Warnings Issued

A ferocious windstorm battered Wuhan, Hubei on April 28. Yellow thunderstorm warnings and orange heavy rain warnings were issued by the Wuhan Meteorological Observatory. This video shows the gusty wind bending trees on the street.

China: Severe Hailstorms Batter Parts Of Hubei

Severe hailstorms hit parts of Huangshi, Hubei on February 18. Some school announced to delay the start of schools due to the bad weather. This video shows the intense pea-sized hail stone falling on a household backyard.

Workers Reinforced A Rock In Yichang

Workers Reinforced A Rock In Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MAY 23, 2023 - Workers reinforce a rock to prevent a geological disaster on Xiajiang Road in Yichang city, central China's Hubei province, May 23, 2023.

Workers Reinforced A Rock In Yichang

Workers Reinforced A Rock In Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MAY 23, 2023 - Workers reinforce a rock to prevent a geological disaster on Xiajiang Road in Yichang city, central China's Hubei province, May 23, 2023.

Workers Reinforced A Rock In Yichang

Workers Reinforced A Rock In Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MAY 23, 2023 - Workers reinforce a rock to prevent a geological disaster on Xiajiang Road in Yichang city, central China's Hubei province, May 23, 2023.

Shazi Dam After Landslide Disaster

Aerial video of the Shazi dam after nearly three months of restoration after the July 21 landslide disaster. Enshi City, Hubei Province, China, 18 October 2020.

Shazi Dam After Landslide Disaster

Aerial video of the Shazi dam after nearly three months of restoration after the July 21 landslide disaster. Enshi City, Hubei Province, China, 18 October 2020.

People provide free transport for kin of Chinese ship mishap victims

People provide free transport for kin of Chinese ship mishap victims

A man volunteers on June 5, 2015, to provide free transportation for bereaved families of victims on the cruise ship that capsized in the Yangtze River in Jianli in China's Hubei Province, with a yellow ribbon tied to the sideview mirror as a mark. The ship with 456 aboard capsized on June 1, leaving most of the dead in the worst ship disaster in China in decades. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Death toll rising in China ship disaster as survival hopes dim

Death toll rising in China ship disaster as survival hopes dim

Rescuers continue search and rescue operations on a cruise ship that capsized in the Yangtze River in Jianli in China's Hubei Province on June 4, 2015. The ship with 456 aboard capsized on June 1, the worst ship disaster in China in decades. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Death toll rising in China ship disaster as survival hopes dim

Death toll rising in China ship disaster as survival hopes dim

Rescuers carry a body recovered from a capsized ship on the Yangtze River in Jianli in China's Hubei Province on June 4, 2015. The ship with 456 aboard capsized on June 1, the worst ship disaster in China in decades. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Death toll rising in China ship disaster as survival hopes dim

Death toll rising in China ship disaster as survival hopes dim

Rescuers continue search and rescue operations on a cruise ship that capsized in the Yangtze River in Jianli in China's Hubei Province on June 4, 2015. The ship with 456 aboard capsized on June 1, the worst ship disaster in China in decades. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Death toll rising in China ship disaster as survival hopes dim

Death toll rising in China ship disaster as survival hopes dim

Rescuers continue search and rescue operations on a cruise ship that capsized in the Yangtze River in Jianli in China's Hubei Province on June 4, 2015. The ship with 456 aboard capsized on June 1, the worst ship disaster in China in decades. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo