RECAP: Tornadoes, Flooding, and Large Hail Batter Midwest in Multi-Day Outbreak

A powerful severe weather system swept through the U.S. Midwest and Great Lakes region on April 14–15, bringing tornadoes, giant hail, damaging winds, and widespread flooding to multiple states. Michigan was among the hardest hit, with the Ann Arbor area reporting building collapses, downed power lines, and thousands of customers without electricity. In Milwaukee, heavy rains on Wednesday evening prompted the closure of Interstate 43 and left streets impassable across the city. At American Family Field, rain leaked through the retractable roof during the Milwaukee Brewers game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

China: Giant Hailstones Pound Yunnan in Violent Storm

On March 15, 2026, giant hailstones pounded Pu'er, Yunnan, China, as a violent storm struck the region. The unusually large hailstones fell rapidly, bouncing off the ground with a loud crashing sound and covering roads and open areas. The intense storm reduced visibility and created hazardous conditions across the area.

Australia: Intense Hailstorm Hits Southeast Queensland 2

Giant hail, destructive winds, and intense storms hit southeast Queensland on Sunday, November 23. A video shows water leaking inside the Logan Hyperdome Shopping Centre.

Australia: Intense Hailstorm Hits Southeast Queensland

Giant hail, destructive winds, and intense storms hit southeast Queensland on Sunday, November 23.

Spain: Madrid Caught in Unexpected June Hailstorm 2

A sudden hailstorm surprised Madrid residents on Wednesday afternoon, June 11, catching many off guard. Videos posted on social media show hailstones the size of golf balls pelting the streets.

Spain: Madrid Caught in Unexpected June Hailstorm

A sudden hailstorm surprised Madrid residents on Wednesday afternoon, June 11, catching many off guard. Videos posted on social media show hailstones the size of golf balls pelting the streets.

Japan: Thunderstorm Delivers Big Hail And Damaging Winds To Tokyo Area 8

A localized thunderstorm swept through the Kanto region on Thursday, September 19. In Hachioji City, located in western Tokyo, there were reports of damage from strong winds and hail. Flash flooding was also triggered by the storm.

Japan: Thunderstorm Delivers Big Hail And Damaging Winds To Tokyo Area 3

A localized thunderstorm swept through the Kanto region on Thursday, September 19. In Hachioji City, located in western Tokyo, there were reports of damage from strong winds and hail. This video shows the heavy rain and fierce winds battering Machida City, Tokyo.

Japan: Thunderstorm Delivers Big Hail And Damaging Winds To Tokyo Area 2

A localized thunderstorm swept through the Kanto region on Thursday, September 19. In Hachioji City, located in western Tokyo, there were reports of damage from strong winds and hail. This video shows the heavy rain and fierce winds battering Sagamihara City, south of Tokyo.

Japan: Thunderstorm Delivers Big Hail And Damaging Winds To Tokyo Area 4

A localized thunderstorm swept through the Kanto region on Thursday, September 19. In Hachioji City, located in western Tokyo, there were reports of damage from strong winds and hail.

Japan: Thunderstorm Delivers Big Hail And Damaging Winds To Tokyo Area 6

A localized thunderstorm swept through the Kanto region on Thursday, September 19. In Hachioji City, located in western Tokyo, there were reports of damage from strong winds and hail.

Japan: Thunderstorm Delivers Big Hail And Damaging Winds To Tokyo Area 5

A localized thunderstorm swept through the Kanto region on Thursday, September 19. In Hachioji City, located in western Tokyo, there were reports of damage from strong winds and hail.

Japan: Thunderstorm Delivers Big Hail And Damaging Winds To Tokyo Area 7

A localized thunderstorm swept through the Kanto region on Thursday, September 19. In Hachioji City, located in western Tokyo, there were reports of damage from strong winds and hail.

Japan: Thunderstorm Delivers Big Hail And Damaging Winds To Tokyo Area

A localized thunderstorm hit the Kanto region on Thursday, September 19. In Hachioji City, western Tokyo, damage by strong winds and hail was reported.