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.

US: Damaging Storms Sweep Through Arkansas, Prompting Tornado Watch 3

Severe storms moved through Arkansas on Wednesday, April 30, leaving damage and a tornado watch. This video shows a downed tree on a daycare in Danville, Arkansas.

US: More Than 30 Dead in Midwest and South as Violent Storms Bring Tornadoes

Severe storms swept through the Midwest and South of the United States on Friday evening, March 14, bringing tornadoes and leaving more than 30 dead and a trail of destruction. This video shows a downed tree by violent storms in Arnold, Missouri, near St. Louis.

Storm Eowyn Causes Damage Across UK And Ireland 2

Storm Eowyn brought strong winds to parts of UK and Ireland on Friday, January 24, prompting rare red weather warnings in both countries. Schools and businesses were closed due to expected disruptions, with several flights canceled at Belfast City Airport. This video shows a downed tree on the road in Coedpoeth being cleared.

Storm Eowyn Causes Damage Across UK And Ireland

Storm Eowyn brought strong winds to parts of UK and Ireland on Friday, January 24, prompting rare red weather warnings in both countries. Schools and businesses were closed due to expected disruptions, with several flights canceled at Belfast City Airport. This video shows a tree downed by Storm Eowyn's gusty winds in Coedpoeth, Wales.

Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Leaves Trail Of Destruction 2

Typhoon Krathon struck southern Taiwan on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm, leaving a trail of destruction. So far, two deaths have been reported. This video shows a downed tree blocking a road in in Kaohsiung City.

China: Selfless Man Lifts Downed Wire With Spade For Passing Cars In Rain

In eastern China, a brave and selfless sanitation worker lifted an electrical wire that had been broken by a fallen tree with a spade in the rain, clearing the way for the cars passing by. The video was filmed in Changzhou, Jiangsu on May 26, 2024. The man used a shovel to lift the electrical wire, preventing it from falling to the ground and posing a danger to passing vehicles and pedestrians. One of the witnesses Mr. Wu recalled the touching moment in an interview, mentioning that a heavy rainstorm unexpectedly broke out, causing a branch to snap and bring down an electrical wire. He greatly admired his actions as he passed by. Another witness, Ms. Fan, stated that she initially wanted to bring something to shield the elderly man from the rain. However, she saw another man offer him an umbrella, which he declined. Fortunately, the rain stopped after a short while. She also said that when the electrical wire was broken, some nearby shops experienced power outages.

US: At Least 1 Dead As Possible Tornadoes Hit Tallahassee, Leaving Significant Damage 2

Tornadoes ripped through Tallahassee, Florida, on Friday morning, May 10, while thunderstorms brought damaging wind gusts, leaving significant damage. According to officials, a woman died after a tree fell on her family's home.

US: At Least 1 Dead As Possible Tornadoes Hit Tallahassee, Leaving Significant Damage

Tornadoes ripped through Tallahassee, Florida, on Friday morning, May 10, while thunderstorms brought damaging wind gusts, leaving significant damage. According to officials, a woman died after a tree fell on her family's home.

US: Winds Topple Large Tree As Severe Storms Batter Middle Tennessee

Severe storms battered Middle Tennessee on Wednesday, May 8 leaving widespread damage. At least one person was killed and several others were injured, according to reports. This video shows a large fallen tree in Lebanon, east of Nashville. According to the video owner, the tree was toppled by intense winds during the storms.

US: Thunderstorm Downs Large Tree In Little Rock, Arkansas

Thunderstorms moved through parts of Arkansas on Thursday morning, April 25. This video shows a very large oak tree downed by the storm in Little Rock.

US: Double Rainbow Spotted After Storm In Columbus, Ohio

Severe thunderstorms battered Ohio on Tuesday, April 2 causing significant damage including downed tree and power lines. A huge double rainbow was spotted after the storm over the sky in Columbus.

NEW ZEALAND-SEVERE WEATHER-TORNADO

NEW ZEALAND-SEVERE WEATHER-TORNADO

(220520) -- WELLINGTON, May 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo shows a fallen tree after a tornado in Levin, New Zealand, May 20, 2022. A tornado swept through the town of Levin, some 90 km north of the New Zealand capital Wellington, leaving trees downed and roofs torn apart from houses early morning of Friday, local media reported. (Terisa Ngobi/Handout via Xinhua)

NEW ZEALAND-SEVERE WEATHER-TORNADO

NEW ZEALAND-SEVERE WEATHER-TORNADO

(220520) -- WELLINGTON, May 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo shows a fallen tree after a tornado in Levin, New Zealand, May 20, 2022. A tornado swept through the town of Levin, some 90 km north of the New Zealand capital Wellington, leaving trees downed and roofs torn apart from houses early morning of Friday, local media reported. (Terisa Ngobi/Handout via Xinhua)

U.S.-TEXAS-WINTER STORM

U.S.-TEXAS-WINTER STORM

(220204) -- HOUSTON, Feb. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 3, 2022 shows a damaged tree in a neighborhood in Plano, a suburban city of Dallas, Texas, the United States. Texas, the second largest U.S. state, is fighting "one of the most significant icing events ... in at least several decades" though statewide grid failure like the one that occurred in last year's freeze is not expected, Governor Greg Abbott said on Thursday. Temperatures plunged within 24 hours, power lines were downed by icing accumulation, tree breakage and high winds, leading to road closures and outages across the state. About 70,000 Texan households lost power as of 11:30 a.m. Thursday local time, said the governor at a news conference. (Photo by Tian Dan/Xinhua)

U.S.-TEXAS-WINTER STORM

U.S.-TEXAS-WINTER STORM

(220204) -- HOUSTON, Feb. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 3, 2022 shows a closed elementary school in Plano, a suburban city of Dallas, Texas, the United States. Texas, the second largest U.S. state, is fighting "one of the most significant icing events ... in at least several decades" though statewide grid failure like the one that occurred in last year's freeze is not expected, Governor Greg Abbott said on Thursday. Temperatures plunged within 24 hours, power lines were downed by icing accumulation, tree breakage and high winds, leading to road closures and outages across the state. About 70,000 Texan households lost power as of 11:30 a.m. Thursday local time, said the governor at a news conference. (Photo by Tian Dan/Xinhua)

U.S.-TEXAS-WINTER STORM

U.S.-TEXAS-WINTER STORM

(220204) -- HOUSTON, Feb. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 3, 2022 shows cars on an icy road in Plano, a suburban city of Dallas, Texas, the United States. Texas, the second largest U.S. state, is fighting "one of the most significant icing events ... in at least several decades" though statewide grid failure like the one that occurred in last year's freeze is not expected, Governor Greg Abbott said on Thursday. Temperatures plunged within 24 hours, power lines were downed by icing accumulation, tree breakage and high winds, leading to road closures and outages across the state. About 70,000 Texan households lost power as of 11:30 a.m. Thursday local time, said the governor at a news conference. (Photo by Tian Dan/Xinhua)

U.S.-TEXAS-WINTER STORM

U.S.-TEXAS-WINTER STORM

(220204) -- HOUSTON, Feb. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 3, 2022 shows a snow-covered baseball field in Plano, a suburban city of Dallas, Texas, the United States. Texas, the second largest U.S. state, is fighting "one of the most significant icing events ... in at least several decades" though statewide grid failure like the one that occurred in last year's freeze is not expected, Governor Greg Abbott said on Thursday. Temperatures plunged within 24 hours, power lines were downed by icing accumulation, tree breakage and high winds, leading to road closures and outages across the state. About 70,000 Texan households lost power as of 11:30 a.m. Thursday local time, said the governor at a news conference. (Photo by Tian Dan/Xinhua)

U.S.-TEXAS-WINTER STORM

U.S.-TEXAS-WINTER STORM

(220204) -- HOUSTON, Feb. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 3, 2022 shows a closed shopping plaza in Plano, a suburban city of Dallas, Texas, the United States. Texas, the second largest U.S. state, is fighting "one of the most significant icing events ... in at least several decades" though statewide grid failure like the one that occurred in last year's freeze is not expected, Governor Greg Abbott said on Thursday. Temperatures plunged within 24 hours, power lines were downed by icing accumulation, tree breakage and high winds, leading to road closures and outages across the state. About 70,000 Texan households lost power as of 11:30 a.m. Thursday local time, said the governor at a news conference. (Photo by Tian Dan/Xinhua)

Aftermath of torrential rain in southwestern Japan

Aftermath of torrential rain in southwestern Japan

Photo taken July 8, 2020, shows a downed tree and an overturned car on a street in the Amagase hot spring resort in Hita in Oita Prefecture, southwestern Japan, after torrential rain.