UK: Storm Goretti Brings Damaging Winds, Knocking Down Trees and Power Lines

Storm Goretti battered parts of Europe with winds exceeding 200 km/h. Goretti brought heavy snow, ice, and strong winds to the UK, including a 159 km/h gust recorded in the Isles of Scilly, knocking down trees and power lines and causing widespread travel disruptions and significant property damage.

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Storm Goretti battered parts of Europe with winds exceeding 200 km/h. Goretti brought heavy snow, ice, and strong winds to the UK, including a 159 km/h gust recorded in the Isles of Scilly, knocking down trees and power lines and causing widespread travel disruptions and significant property damage.

China: Quick-Thinking Resident on Floor Above Extinguishes Balcony Fire

On December 10 in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, a quick-thinking neighbor used a firefighting hose from the floor above to extinguish a fire on a resident's balcony. The neighbor also shouted to alert the resident, successfully knocking down the flames before the fire could spread further.

China: Elderly Cyclist Knocked Unconscious by Falling Tree Branch in Hunan

A video from December 4, 2025, in Hunan, China, shows a 70-year-old man being struck by a falling tree branch while riding a bicycle. The branch snapped from a roadside tree, knocking him unconscious and sending him to the pavement. His family said he later underwent two major surgeries and is now in stable condition. They also raised concerns about whether the decayed tree had been properly maintained by local authorities.

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.

China: E-Bike Hits Storefront, Door Rebounds and Knocks Man Back

This video shows the shocking moment an electric bike crashed into a glass door and slammed into a man sitting at a shop entrance in Henan. On December 3, 2025, in Nanyang, the bike suddenly sped into the small store, forcing the glass door open. The door then bounced back and hit the man, knocking him backward.

Norway: Storm Amy With Powerful Winds Knocks Down Trees, Causing Extensive Damage

Storm Amy, remnants of Hurricane Humberto, swept across Europe over the weekend, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. The storm left three people dead in Ireland and France and impacted critical infrastructure. In Norway, Amy caused extensive damage, knocking down trees and power lines and leaving tens of thousands of homes without power.

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Storm Amy, remnants of Hurricane Humberto, swept across Europe over the weekend, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. The storm left three people dead in Ireland and France and impacted critical infrastructure. In Norway, Amy caused extensive damage, knocking down trees and power lines and leaving tens of thousands of homes without power. This video shows a freight train container being blown over by strong winds.

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Storm Amy, remnants of Hurricane Humberto, swept across Europe over the weekend, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. The storm left three people dead in Ireland and France and impacted critical infrastructure. In Norway, Amy caused extensive damage, knocking down trees and power lines and leaving tens of thousands of homes without power.

US: Intense Hail Pounds Oklahoma Amid Severe Weather Outbreak 3

The National Weather Service issued multiple severe weather alerts across Oklahoma on Monday, May 19, including tornado watches and warnings. The storms brought heavy rain, large hail, and strong winds—knocking down power poles and trees, damaging homes, and causing power outages and flight delays.

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The National Weather Service issued multiple severe weather alerts across Oklahoma on Monday, May 19, including tornado watches and warnings. The storms brought heavy rain, large hail, and strong winds—knocking down power poles and trees, damaging homes, and causing power outages and flight delays.

US: Intense Hail Pounds Oklahoma Amid Severe Weather Outbreak

The National Weather Service issued multiple severe weather alerts across Oklahoma on Monday, May 19, including tornado watches and warnings. The storms brought heavy rain, large hail, and strong winds—knocking down power poles and trees, damaging homes, and causing power outages and flight delays.

Recap: Huge Blackout Strikes Spain and Portugal

A massive power outage struck Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on Monday, April 28. The blackout, which lasted for more than half a day, affected millions of people, disrupting public transportation, knocking out traffic lights, and triggering panic buying.

India: Massive Dust Storms Sweep Through Delhi-NCR, Causing Flight Delays 3

Massive dust storms swept through Delhi and the NCR regions on April 10 and 11, knocking down dozens of trees and power poles, and resulting in at least two deaths. Multiple flights were delayed or diverted at Indira Gandhi International Airport.

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Massive dust storms swept through Delhi and the NCR regions on April 10 and 11, knocking down dozens of trees and power poles, and resulting in at least two deaths. Multiple flights were delayed or diverted at Indira Gandhi International Airport.

India: Massive Dust Storms Sweep Delhi-NCR, Causing Flight Delays

Massive dust storms swept through Delhi and the NCR regions on April 10 and 11, knocking down dozens of trees and power poles, and resulting in at least two deaths. Multiple flights were delayed or diverted at Indira Gandhi International Airport.

US: Roof Blown Off By Winter Storm In Kaneohe, Hawaii

A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages. This video shows a roof being blown off in Kaneohe, Hawaii.

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A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages.

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A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages.

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A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages.

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A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages.

US: Winter Storm Batters Hawaii, Causing Flooding, Power Outages

A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages.

US: Tornado Touches Down In Scotts Valley, California, Injuring Several People

A tornado touched down in Scotts Valley near Santa Cruz, Northern California, on Saturday afternoon, December 14, flipping cars, knocking down power lines, and causing extensive damage, leaving several people injured.

Cuba: Category 3 Hurricane Rafael Makes Landfall, Knocking Out Power Grid 2

A Category 3 hurricane made landfall in Cuba with top winds of over 115 mph on Wednesday, November 6, damaging homes and other infrastructure, uprooting trees, and knocking out the country’s power grid.

Cuba: Category 3 Hurricane Rafael Makes Landfall, Knocking Out Power Grid

A Category 3 hurricane made landfall in Cuba with top winds of over 115 mph on Wednesday, November 6, damaging homes and other infrastructure, uprooting trees, and knocking out the country’s power grid.

US: Hurricane Helene Slams Florida, Bringing Massive Storm Surge 2

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida on Thursday, September 26, as a Category 4 storm, causing a massive storm surge, knocking out power to millions, and leaving at least 64 people dead in the Southeast. The storm surge flooded roads, inundated homes, submerged several piers, and damaged dozens of boats.

US: Hurricane Helene Slams Florida, Bringing Massive Storm Surge

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida on Thursday, September 26, as a Category 4 storm, causing a massive storm surge, knocking out power to millions, and leaving at least 40 people dead in the Gulf Coast region. The storm surge flooded roads, inundated homes, submerged several piers, and damaged dozens of boats.

US: Powerful Storm Moves Through Minnesota Causing Power Outages, Flight Disruptions 2

A powerful storm moved through Minnesota on Thursday afternoon, August 29 disrupting flights, forcing the Minnesota State Fare to close, and knocking down power for thousands of people. A brief tornado touchdown was reported in Isanti County.

US: Powerful Storm Moves Through Minnesota Causing Power Outages, Flight Disruptions

A powerful storm moved through Minnesota on Thursday afternoon, August 29 disrupting flights, forcing the Minnesota State Fare to close, and knocking down power for thousands of people. A brief tornado touchdown was reported in Isanti County.

Bermuda: Hurricane Ernesto Brings Strong Winds, Knocking Out Power

Hurricane Ernesto made landfall in Bermuda early on Saturday, August 17 bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. It caused tree damage, flooding, and power outages in parts of the island.

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Hurricane Ernesto made landfall in Bermuda early on Saturday, August 17 bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. It caused tree damage, flooding, and power outages in parts of the island.

Canada: Tornado Touches Down In Ayr, Ontario, Leaving Trail Of Damage

A tornado touched down in Ayr, Ontario, on Saturday, August 17, knocking down trees and power lines and damaging homes and businesses.

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A tornado touched down in Ayr, Ontario, on Saturday, August 17, knocking down trees and power lines and damaging homes and businesses.

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A tornado touched down in Ayr, Ontario, on Saturday, August 17, knocking down trees and power lines and damaging homes and businesses.

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A tornado touched down in Ayr, Ontario, on Saturday, August 17, knocking down trees and power lines and damaging homes and businesses.

Germany: Severe Thunderstorm Strikes Parts Of Northwestern Lower Saxony

A severe thunderstorm swept through northwestern Lower Saxony, Germany, on Tuesday, August 13. It brought intense lightning and heavy rains, knocking down trees and causing travel disruptions.

US: Powerful Thunderstorm Tears Through Northeast Colorado

A powerful thunderstorm tore through northeast Colorado on Tuesday, August 13, knocking down trees and power lines, causing flash flooding and damaging properties.

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A powerful thunderstorm tore through northeast Colorado on Tuesday, August 13, knocking down trees and power lines, causing flash flooding and damaging properties.

France: High-Speed Train Hit Fallen Trees On Tracks In Yonne, Causing Traffic Interruptions

A violent storm hit Yonne in northeastern France on Wednesday, July 31, knocking down trees and causing power outages, road closures, and traffic interruptions. A TGV high-speed train hit a fallen tree on the tracks near Vaumort, and SNCF halted its services on two lines from Paris to the eastern region.

US: Thunderstorms With Hurricane-Force Winds Sweep Through Missoula 2

A powerful thunderstorm with strong winds hit Missoula and surrounding areas on Wednesday, July 24. At Mount Sentinel, wind gusts of 109 mph, the strength of a Category 2 hurricane, were recorded. It sparked wildfires, knocking down trees and power lines and leaving more than 20,000 homes without power.

US: Thunderstorms With Hurricane-Force Winds Sweep Through Missoula

A powerful thunderstorm with strong winds hit Missoula and surrounding areas on Wednesday, July 24. At Mount Sentinel, wind gusts of 109 mph, the strength of a Category 2 hurricane, were recorded. It sparked wildfires, knocking down trees and power lines and leaving more than 20,000 homes without power.

Turkey: Violent Storm Wreaks Havoc In Adana

A violent storm hit Adana, southern Turkey, on Sunday, July 14, bringing heavy rains and ferocious winds and wreaking havoc. In the Çukurova district, the storm blew off billboards and roofs of homes, knocking down trees and power poles, and a tower crane collapsed at a construction site.

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A violent storm hit Adana, southern Turkey, on Sunday, July 14, bringing heavy rains and ferocious winds and wreaking havoc. In the Çukurova district, the storm blew off billboards and roofs of homes, knocking down trees and power poles, and a tower crane collapsed at a construction site.

Turkey: Violent Storm Wreaks Havoc In Adana 2

A violent storm hit Adana, southern Turkey, on Sunday, July 14, bringing heavy rains and ferocious winds and wreaking havoc. In the Çukurova district, the storm blew off billboards and roofs of homes, knocking down trees and power poles, and a tower crane collapsed at a construction site.

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A violent storm hit Adana, southern Turkey, on Sunday, July 14, bringing heavy rains and ferocious winds and wreaking havoc. In the Çukurova district, the storm blew off billboards and roofs of homes, knocking down trees and power poles, and a tower crane collapsed at a construction site.

Italy: Violent Hailstorm Hits Milan

A violent hailstorm hit Milan on Friday, July 12, knocking down trees and damaging vehicles.

US: Tornado Fueled By Hurricane Beryl Leaves Trail Of Damage In Jasper, Texas 3

Beryl rolled through southeastern Texas, fueling tornadoes and heavy rain along its path on Monday, July 8. A tornado reportedly touched down in the city of Jasper, downing trees onto homes, tearing off roofs and knocking down power lines.

US: Tornado Fueled By Hurricane Beryl Leaves Trail Of Damage In Jasper, Texas

Beryl rolled through southeastern Texas, fueling tornadoes and heavy rain along its path on Monday, July 8. A tornado reportedly touched down in the city of Jasper, downing trees onto homes, tearing off roofs and knocking down power lines.

US: Tornado Fueled By Hurricane Beryl Leaves Trail Of Damage In Jasper, Texas 2

Beryl rolled through southeastern Texas, fueling tornadoes and heavy rain along its path on Monday, July 8. A tornado reportedly touched down in the city of Jasper, downing trees onto homes, tearing off roofs and knocking down power lines.

US: Powerful Thunderstorm Hits Omaha Area, Damaging Trees And Homes

A powerful thunderstorm hit the Omaha area on Tuesday, June 25, wreaking havoc. The storm brought strong winds and hail, knocking down trees, damaging homes, and shutting down Eppley Airfield. This video shows a collapsed home due to the storm in Council Bluffs, IA.