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US: Severe Storms Slam New Jersey, Knocking Down Trees, Power Lines

Severe thunderstorms swept across northern and central New Jersey on Friday, July 3, with wind gusts reaching 70 miles per hour and prompting hazard warnings for damaging winds and hail. The storms knocked out power to more than 185,000 customers and brought down numerous trees and power lines across the region.

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Germany: Severe Weather Sweeps Through Schleswig-Holstein With Damaging Winds

Severe thunderstorms swept through the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein on Saturday, June 27.

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US: Storms Lash South Florida With Strong Winds, Heavy Rain and Hail

Storms swept through South Florida on Wednesday, June 24, creating low visibility conditions with strong winds, heavy rain, and hail.

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Canada: Large Hail Batters Saskatchewan Amid Severe Thunderstorm Warnings 2

Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued across parts of Saskatchewan on Tuesday, June 9 with golf ball to tennis ball sized hail and damaging wind gusts reported near Estevan, while residents in Regina reported coin-sized hail.

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Canada: Large Hail Batters Saskatchewan Amid Severe Thunderstorm Warnings

Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued across parts of Saskatchewan on Tuesday, with golf ball to tennis ball sized hail and damaging wind gusts reported near Estevan, while residents in Regina reported coin-sized hail.

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US: Colorado Hit by Hailstorm as Tornado Warning Issued for Denver Area

A hailstorm swept through Colorado on Monday afternoon, June 8. The largest hailstone recorded as of 5 p.m. measured 2.75 inches in Simla, Elbert County. Hailstones of 1.5 inches were also recorded in Arvada and Pinery. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of northeastern Colorado, including Denver, until 9 p.m.

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US: Severe Storms Bring Funnel Clouds and Tornado Warnings to Colorado

Severe storms swept across the Denver metro area on Monday, June 1, bringing large hail, damaging winds, flooding rains and several funnel clouds. The National Weather Service issued weather warnings for multiple parts of the area and a ground delay was put in place at Denver International Airport.

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Netherlands: Thunderstorms Bring Hail and Damaging Winds to Multiple Provinces 2

Severe thunderstorms swept across the Netherlands on Friday, May 29, bringing hail, heavy rain, and strong wind gusts, with Code Orange warnings issued for multiple provinces. The storms also caused lightning-sparked house fires in Zoetermeer, with no injuries reported. This video shows fallen trees after the storm in Klijndijk, Drenthe.

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Netherlands: Thunderstorms Bring Hail and Damaging Winds to Multiple Provinces

Severe thunderstorms swept across the Netherlands on Friday, May 29, bringing hail, heavy rain, and strong wind gusts, with Code Orange warnings issued for multiple provinces. The storms also caused lightning-sparked house fires in Zoetermeer, with no injuries reported.

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US: Powerful Storms Bring Rain, Hail and Flooding to Central Florida 3

Powerful storms swept through Central Florida on Tuesday, May 12, bringing widespread rain, hail, and flooding with severe thunderstorm warnings issued for multiple counties. A tornado warning was issued for Pasco County in the afternoon. National Weather Service later confirmed two tornadoes touch down in the county.

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US: Powerful Storms Bring Rain, Hail and Flooding to Central Florida 2

Powerful storms swept through Central Florida on Tuesday, May 12, bringing widespread rain, hail, and flooding with severe thunderstorm warnings issued for multiple counties.

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US: Powerful Storms Bring Rain, Hail and Flooding to Central Florida

Powerful storms swept through Central Florida on Tuesday, May 12, bringing widespread rain, hail, and flooding with severe thunderstorm warnings issued for multiple counties.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms With Intense Hail Hit Central Oklahoma

Severe thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 70 mph and intense hail moved across central Oklahoma on Friday, May 8, prompting multiple National Weather Service warnings.

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US: Severe Storms Sweep Alabama, Prompting Tornado Warnings

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for central Alabama on Wednesday, May 6 as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moved through the region. Forecasters warned of golf-ball-sized hail, damaging winds and flying debris. A broader tornado watch remained in effect for most of the state through Wednesday night.

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US: Severe Storms Sweep Alabama, Prompting Tornado Warnings 2

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for central Alabama on Wednesday, May 6 as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moved through the region. Forecasters warned of golf-ball-sized hail, damaging winds and flying debris. A broader tornado watch remained in effect for most of the state through Wednesday night.

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US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail to Southern Michigan

Strong thunderstorms brought hail and gusty winds to southern Michigan on Monday evening. The National Weather Service issued alerts for Van Buren, Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties, warning of wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel-sized hail. In southeast Michigan, severe storms caused power outages and downed trees across several communities, including St. Clair Shores, where a falling tree damaged a home.

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US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail to Southern Michigan 2

Strong thunderstorms brought hail and gusty winds to southern Michigan on Monday evening. The National Weather Service issued alerts for Van Buren, Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties, warning of wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel-sized hail. In southeast Michigan, severe storms caused power outages and downed trees across several communities, including St. Clair Shores, where a falling tree damaged a home.

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Japan: Severe Weather Strikes Western Region, Triggers Hail and Heavy Rainfall

A strong cold air mass destabilized the atmosphere across western Japan, Tokai, and Hokuriku, on Friday, May 1, triggering heavy rain, thunder, and hail, with further sudden weather changes expected.

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US: Apparent Tornado Caught on Video in Cleburne, Texas During Severe Storm

What appeared to be a tornado was captured on video in Cleburne, Texas on Tuesday, April 28 as severe storms prompted a tornado warning for Johnson and Hill counties.

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US: Large Hail and Damaging Winds Hit Missouri as Severe Storm System Sweeps Through

A powerful spring storm system with tornado threats swept through the Midwest on Monday, April 27, bringing large hail and damaging winds to Missouri. This video shows intense hail hitting Cuba, Crawford County.

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Turkey: Sudden Hailstorm Blankets Elazig in White, Causing Damage 2

A sudden and intense hailstorm struck Elazig on Sunday evening, April 26, blanketing streets, vehicles, and rooftops in white and causing significant damage to agricultural fields including vineyards and gardens.

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Turkey: Sudden Hailstorm Blankets Elazig in White, Causing Damage

A sudden and intense hailstorm struck Elazig on Sunday evening, April 26, blanketing streets, vehicles, and rooftops in white and causing significant damage to agricultural fields including vineyards and gardens.

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US: Tornado-Warned Storm Brings Hail to Omaha Metro Area

A cold front moved through Nebraska on Thursday, April 23, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a tornado warning and a watch for parts of the state. Hail was reported across the metro Omaha area as the storms passed through.

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China: Egg-Sized Hailstones Blanket Streets in Baise as Violent Storm Sweeps Guangxi

On April 16, 2026, a violent hailstorm swept through Tianlin County, Baise, Guangxi, China, battering roads with egg-sized hailstones and blanketing streets in white. On April 18, the Tianlin County Meteorological Observatory issued an orange hail alert at 4:58 am, warning that strong convective weather would affect several towns, including Dingan, Badu, and Leli, within six hours.

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US: Strong Thunderstorms Bring Hail and Gusty Winds to Seattle Area

The National Weather Service issued a weather alert for strong thunderstorms across the Seattle area on Wednesday, April 15, warning of marble-sized hail and strong winds.

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US: Thunderstorm Brings Hail, High Winds, and Power Outages to Middle Tennessee 2

A thunderstorm brought downpours, hail, and gusty winds to Middle Tennessee on Thursday evening, April 16 as severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for multiple counties in the region. Widespread power outages, downed trees, and utility lines were also reported. This video shows strong winds whipping up dust and debris in Goodlettsville.

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US: Power Flashes Spotted in Hermitage Amid Severe Storms in Middle Tennessee

A thunderstorm brought downpours, hail, and gusty winds to Middle Tennessee on Thursday evening, April 16, as severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for multiple counties in the region. Widespread power outages, downed trees, and utility lines were also reported. This video shows power flashes spotted in Hermitage in Nashville.

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US: Heavy Thunderstorms Bring Heavy Rain, Hail, and Strong Winds Across Texas

Heavy thunderstorms swept through parts of Texas on Sunday, April 12 bringing heavy rain, hail, strong winds, and lightning.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail to California’s Central Valley

Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for parts of California's Central Valley on Friday, April 10. Severe thunderstorms were spotted across the region, and quarter- to ping pong-sized hail was reported.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail to California’s Central Valley 2

Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for parts of California's Central Valley on Friday, April 10. Severe thunderstorms were spotted across the region, and quarter- to ping pong-sized hail was reported.

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US: Possible Tornado Spotted in Tazewell County as Severe Storms Batter Central Illinois

The National Weather Service issued tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings as severe storms swept through Central Illinois for a second straight night on Friday, April 3, bringing tornado sightings, hail, and flash flooding to the region. This video shows a possible tornado spotted in Delavan, Tazewell County.

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US: Large Hail Batters Southeast Iowa as Tornado-Warned Storm Sweeps Through

A tornado-warned storm swept through southeast Iowa, including Ottumwa, on Thursday, April 2, leaving a trail of damage across the region. Several tornadoes and large hail were also reported in portions of Washington, Johnson, and Cedar counties, damaging homes and vehicles.

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US: Severe Storms Batter Western New York, Triggering Flooding and Road Closures 3

Severe thunderstorms swept through Western New York on Tuesday, March 31, bringing heavy rain, hail, lightning, and strong winds. The storms caused widespread flooding, power outages, and road closures across the region. A tornado warning was issued for parts of the area.

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US: Damaging Thunderstorms Sweep Through Northeast Ohio 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through Northeast Ohio on Tuesday, March 31, bringing intense lightning, gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain that downed trees and power lines, leaving thousands of customers without power. Tornado warnings were issued for parts of the area as damaging winds of 60 to 70 mph raced across the region.

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US: Damaging Thunderstorms Sweep Through Northeast Ohio

Severe thunderstorms swept through Northeast Ohio on Tuesday, March 31, bringing intense lightning, gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain that downed trees and power lines, leaving thousands of customers without power. Tornado warnings were issued for parts of the area as damaging winds of 60 to 70 mph raced across the region.

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US: Severe Storms Batter Western New York, Triggering Flooding and Road Closures 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through Western New York on Tuesday, March 31, bringing heavy rain, hail, lightning, and strong winds. The storms caused widespread flooding, power outages, and road closures across the region. A tornado warning was issued for parts of the area.

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US: Severe Storms Batter Western New York, Triggering Flooding and Road Closures

Severe thunderstorms swept through Western New York on Tuesday, March 31, bringing heavy rain, hail, lightning, and strong winds. The storms caused widespread flooding, power outages, and road closures across the region. A tornado warning was issued for parts of the area.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Hail to Illinois

Hail hit parts of Illinois on Monday evening, March 30 as a severe thunderstorm warning was in effect in several counties.

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US: Large Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 5

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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US: Large Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 4

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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US: Large Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 3

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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US: Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 2

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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US: Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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Colombia: Heavy Rain and Hailstorm Cause Severe Flooding in Bogotá

A heavy hailstorm and intense rain hit Bogotá on Monday, March 9, causing severe flooding across the city and travel disruptions. Authorities issued emergency alerts for extreme weather throughout the capital.

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US: Tornado Reported in Crawford County, Illinois as Severe Storms Strike

A tornado warning was issued Thursday, Feb. 19, for parts of east-central Illinois as severe storms moved through the region. A tornado was reportedly spotted in Crawford County, causing significant damage. Video from Robinson shows large hail falling and what appears to be a funnel cloud forming amid the intense storm.

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Spain: Hail and Heavy Rain Hit Malaga’s Axarquía Region on Christmas Eve

On December 24 (Christmas Eve), a storm bringing heavy rain and hail struck the Axarquía region of Málaga province in southern Spain. In several coastal and inland towns, the ground and even the beaches were covered in white, and a waterspout was also sighted offshore near Chilches. Authorities issued an amber warning for heavy rain and activated an emergency flood prevention plan. Traffic was disrupted on the A-7 motorway due to poor visibility and slippery road conditions, with some sections closed. Reports included localized flooding of homes and roads, as well as minor collisions, but no major damage has been confirmed so far.

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US: Oklahoma Hit by Severe Thunderstorms with Hail and Damaging Winds 3

Parts of Oklahoma saw severe weather with damaging winds and hail on Thursday, October 23.

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US: Oklahoma Hit by Severe Thunderstorms with Hail and Damaging Winds 2

Parts of Oklahoma saw severe weather with damaging winds and hail on Thursday, October 23.

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US: Oklahoma Hit by Severe Thunderstorms with Hail and Damaging Winds

Parts of Oklahoma saw severe weather with damaging winds and hail on Thursday, October 23.

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Spain: Red Alert Issued for Alicante as DANA Storm Alice Causes Severe Flooding 2

Red alert for heavy rain remained in southeast Spain, including Alicante and Murcia on Friday, October 10, as DANA Storm Alice brought torrential rainfall to the region, causing severe flooding in some areas.