Australia: Queensland Hit by Storms with Hail and Power Outages

Storms swept through southeast Queensland on Sunday, October 26, bringing damaging winds and large hail. Tens of thousands of residents were left without power.

China: Beijing Go-Kart Track Hit by Sudden Hailstorm

On September 13, 2025, in Beijing, China, a man was driving a go-kart when a sudden hailstorm hit. The track was quickly covered with icy pellets, making it slippery and reducing visibility. The man struggled to control the kart but managed to steer carefully until the hail eased.

China: Rare Hailstorm Pummels Beijing

On September 13, 2025, in Beijing, China, a hailstorm dropped large ice chunks, scattering leaves and debris. Residents described the storm as terrifying and intense.

China: Beijing Streets Covered in Thick Hail After Severe Storm

On September 13, 2025, in Beijing, China, streets and sidewalks were covered with thick layers of hail. Cars were trapped, and pedestrians carefully walked across icy roads.

China: Rare Hailstorm Pummels Beijing 2

On September 13, 2025, in Beijing, China, a hailstorm dropped large ice chunks, scattering leaves and debris. Residents described the storm as terrifying and intense.

China: Severe Hailstorm Catches Chengdu Off Guard Amid Summer Heat

On July 29, 2025, a sudden downpour mixed with hailstones hit Chengdu, Sichuan, as violent weather swept through the city. The video shows hail pounding rooftops and roads, forcing residents to take cover. Experts say a high-pressure system created ideal conditions for sudden hailstorms. By late afternoon, the weather began to ease.

Spain: Large Hail Hits Teruel, Aragon, Causing Damage

Storms brought large hail to Teruel, Aragon, northeastern Spain on Sunday afternoon, June 15, causing damage to vehicles and structures.

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.

US: Storm in Austin Drops Hammer of Hail on Parked Cars

On May 28, a powerful storm swept through Austin, Texas, bringing intense hail and strong winds. This video shows hailstones pummeling parked cars with incredible force in the Windsor Park neighborhood.

China: Powerful Winds Batter Xi’an as Sudden Storm Strikes

This is the shocking moment that a violent storm struck Xi’an, unleashing heavy rain, gale-force winds, and hail that turned the cityscape into a scene of chaos. On May 8, 2025, in Xi’an’s Xianyang area, the video showed torrential rain pounding the streets while trees swayed violently under gale-force winds. Hailstones bounced off surfaces as visibility dropped rapidly, making the afternoon appear like night. The suddenness and intensity of the storm left onlookers visibly shaken. The video ended with rainwater flooding the streets and the storm continuing to rage, as people sheltered under overhangs and building entrances.

France: Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail to Occitanie 7

Météo-France issued an orange alert on Monday, May 19, for 11 southwestern French departments, including Lot, Tarn-et-Garonne, Tarn, Dordogne, Aveyron, Gers, Haute-Garonne, Hautes-Pyrénées, Ariège, Aude, and Cantal due to heavy rain and thunderstorms accompanied by severe hailstorms. 6-7 cm of hailstones were reported in the Haute-Garonne department in Occitania.

France: Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail to Occitanie 8

Météo-France issued an orange alert on Monday, May 19, for 11 southwestern French departments, including Lot, Tarn-et-Garonne, Tarn, Dordogne, Aveyron, Gers, Haute-Garonne, Hautes-Pyrénées, Ariège, Aude, and Cantal due to heavy rain and thunderstorms accompanied by severe hailstorms. 6-7 cm of hailstones were reported in the Haute-Garonne department in Occitania.

France: Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail to Occitanie 5

Météo-France issued an orange alert on Monday, May 19, for 11 southwestern French departments, including Lot, Tarn-et-Garonne, Tarn, Dordogne, Aveyron, Gers, Haute-Garonne, Hautes-Pyrénées, Ariège, Aude, and Cantal due to heavy rain and thunderstorms accompanied by severe hailstorms. 6-7 cm of hailstones were reported in the Haute-Garonne department in Occitanie.

France: Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail to Occitanie 6

Météo-France issued an orange alert on Monday, May 19, for 11 southwestern French departments, including Lot, Tarn-et-Garonne, Tarn, Dordogne, Aveyron, Gers, Haute-Garonne, Hautes-Pyrénées, Ariège, Aude, and Cantal due to heavy rain and thunderstorms accompanied by severe hailstorms. 6-7 cm of hailstones were reported in the Haute-Garonne department in Occitanie.

France: Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail to Occitanie 2

Météo-France issued an orange alert on Monday, May 19, for 11 southwestern French departments, including Lot, Tarn-et-Garonne, Tarn, Dordogne, Aveyron, Gers, Haute-Garonne, Hautes-Pyrénées, Ariège, Aude, and Cantal due to heavy rain and thunderstorms accompanied by severe hailstorms. 6-7 cm of hailstones were reported in the Haute-Garonne department in Occitanie.

France: Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail to Occitanie 3

Météo-France issued an orange alert on Monday, May 19, for 11 southwestern French departments, including Lot, Tarn-et-Garonne, Tarn, Dordogne, Aveyron, Gers, Haute-Garonne, Hautes-Pyrénées, Ariège, Aude, and Cantal due to heavy rain and thunderstorms accompanied by severe hailstorms. 6-7 cm of hailstones were reported in the Haute-Garonne department in Occitanie.

France: Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail to Occitanie 4

Météo-France issued an orange alert on Monday, May 19, for 11 southwestern French departments, including Lot, Tarn-et-Garonne, Tarn, Dordogne, Aveyron, Gers, Haute-Garonne, Hautes-Pyrénées, Ariège, Aude, and Cantal due to heavy rain and thunderstorms accompanied by severe hailstorms. 6-7 cm of hailstones were reported in the Haute-Garonne department in Occitanie.

France: Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail to Occitanie

Météo-France issued an orange alert on Monday, May 19, for 11 southwestern French departments, including Lot, Tarn-et-Garonne, Tarn, Dordogne, Aveyron, Gers, Haute-Garonne, Hautes-Pyrénées, Ariège, Aude, and Cantal due to heavy rain and thunderstorms accompanied by severe hailstorms. 6-7 cm of hailstones were reported in the Haute-Garonne department in Occitanie.

Serbia: Large Hail Falls in Zaječar

Large hail fell in Zaječar, eastern Serbia on Tuesday afternoon, May 6.

US: Large Hail Falls on Hubbard Creek Lake in Texas

Large hail was reported at Hubbard Creek Lake in Stephens County, Texas on Monday, May 5.

France: Intense Hailstorm Strikes Paris, Causing Damage

Intense thunderstorms hit Paris on Saturday, May 3, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, and approximately marble-sized hail. Hailstones blanketed some streets, causing damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.

France: Intense Hailstorm Strikes Paris, Causing Damage 2

Intense thunderstorms hit Paris on Saturday, May 3, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, and approximately marble-sized hail. Hailstones blanketed some streets, causing damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.

US: Hail Pelts Chicago Metropolitan Area as Severe Storms Move in 2

severe storms, including strong winds, heavy rain, and hail, hit the Chicago Metropolitan Area on Wednesday afternoon and evening, March 19. The National Weather Service issued a series of watches and warnings as the storm system moved through the region.

US: Hail Pelts Chicago Metropolitan Area as Severe Storms Move in

Severe storms, including strong winds, heavy rain, and hail, hit the Chicago Metropolitan area on Wednesday afternoon and evening, March 19. The National Weather Service issued a series of watches and warnings as the storm system moved through the region.

Argentina: Large Hailstones Break Through Supermarket Roof, Customers Run For Cover

An intense hailstorm struck Bahía Blanca, Argentina, on Sunday, February 2. At a Cooperativa Obrera supermarket, hailstones broke through the roof over the cashier area, forcing people inside the store to take shelter.

China: Hailstorm Hits Kunming, Yunnan

On November 22, 2024, Kunming, a city located in southwestern China’s Yunnan Province, experienced a sudden and severe hailstorm. Despite the sky remaining relatively bright, large hailstones began pelting the ground. The hailstones, resembling oversized grains of salt, scattered conspicuously across the landscape, creating a striking scene.

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.

China: Severe Hailstorm Strikes Ningxia

On August 5, 2024, Zhongwei city, Ningxia experienced a violent weather phenomenon. The city faced a severe hailstorm that significantly reduced visibility and caused alarm among the residents. Large, icy hailstones pounded the area, accompanied by strong winds that forced trees to bend dramatically to one side and shrouded the sky in a thick fog. This intense storm left onlookers in awe and fear, with numerous comments on social media from local people expressing that it was the largest hail they had ever encountered.

US: Storms Roll Through Des Moines Area, Triggering Thunderstorm And Tornado Warnings

Storms rolled through the Des Moines area on Sunday, July 28, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. The severe weather system triggered severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings in Boone, Story, and Jasper counties.

Taiwan: Winds And Rain Pick Up Ahead Of Typhoon Gaemi Landfall 5

Winds and rain started picking up in Taiwan on Wednesday, July 24, ahead of Typhoon Gaemi's landfall on the coast of northeastern Yilan County around midnight. The first typhoon to affect Taiwan this season, Gaemi packed maximum sustained winds of up to 190 kph, with gusts of up to 227 kph.

Taiwan: Winds And Rain Pick Up Ahead Of Typhoon Gaemi Landfall 4

Winds and rain have started to pick up in Taiwan on Wednesday, July 24, ahead of Typhoon Gaemi's forecast landfall later today or early Thursday. The first typhoon to affect Taiwan this season, Gaemi packs maximum sustained winds of up to 162 kph, with gusts of up to 198 kph.

Japan: Severe Flooding Hits Akita Following Record Heavy Rains

Severe flooding hit Akita on Wednesday, July 24, following heavy rains in the region. Damage to homes due to the flooding were reported in Nikaho, Yurihonjo, Yokote, Yuzawa, and Ugo town. Landslide damage has also been reported in Nikaho, Yurihonjo, and Yokote cities. In Higashiyuri, Yurihonjo City, the 24-hour rainfall up to 6 a.m. on the 25th reached 196.5 mm, equivalent to the average for one month in July, making it the heaviest rainfall on record since statistics began to be collected.

Taiwan: Winds And Rain Pick Up Ahead Of Typhoon Gaemi Landfall 2

Winds and rain have started to pick up in Taiwan on Wednesday, July 24, ahead of Typhoon Gaemi's forecast landfall later today or early Thursday. The first typhoon to affect Taiwan this season, Gaemi packs maximum sustained winds of up to 162 kph, with gusts of up to 198 kph.

Taiwan: Winds And Rain Pick Up Ahead Of Typhoon Gaemi Landfall 3

Winds and rain have started to pick up in Taiwan on Wednesday, July 24, ahead of Typhoon Gaemi's forecast landfall later today or early Thursday. The first typhoon to affect Taiwan this season, Gaemi packs maximum sustained winds of up to 162 kph, with gusts of up to 198 kph.

China: Footage Shows Moment Landslide Struck Lengqi Town In Sichuan

A landslide struck Lengqi Town in Luding County, located in the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan province on July 22. "The noise made the nearby houses tremble as if they were about to fall," said one Chinese netizen about the incident. According to media reports, the entrance of the Foer Yan Tunnel on the local hill has been put under temporary traffic control due to the landslide.

Japan: Guerrilla Rainstorm Pummels Greater Tokyo, Possible Tornado In Saitama 3

Parts of the Kanto region, particularly the Greater Tokyo area, were hit by a sudden violent guerrilla rainstorm on Wednesday, July 24. Rain clouds moved from west to east across the Kanto region and approached central Tokyo, producing severe conditions. The Japan Meteorological Agency said that a possible tornado occurred in southern Saitama.

Japan: Guerrilla Rainstorm Pummels Greater Tokyo, Possible Tornado In Saitama 2

Parts of the Kanto region, particularly the Greater Tokyo area, were hit by a sudden violent guerrilla rainstorm on Wednesday, July 24. Rain clouds moved from west to east across the Kanto region and approached central Tokyo, producing severe conditions. The Japan Meteorological Agency said that a possible tornado occurred in southern Saitama.

Japan: Guerrilla Rainstorm Pummels Greater Tokyo, Possible Tornado In Saitama

Parts of the Kanto region, particularly the Greater Tokyo area, were hit by a sudden violent guerrilla rainstorm on Wednesday, July 24. Rain clouds moved from west to east across the Kanto region and approached central Tokyo, producing severe conditions. The Japan Meteorological Agency said that a possible tornado occurred in southern Saitama.

Taiwan: Winds And Rain Pick Up Ahead Of Typhoon Gaemi Landfall

Winds and rain have started to pick up in Taiwan on Wednesday, July 24, ahead of Typhoon Gaemi's forecast landfall later today or early Thursday. The first typhoon to affect Taiwan this season, Gaemi packs maximum sustained winds of up to 162 kph, with gusts of up to 198 kph.

Taiwan: Residents Prepare For Typhoon Gaemi Landfall

Taiwan was preparing on Wednesday, July 24, ahead of Typhoon Gaemi's forecast landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday. All domestic flights and 201 international flights had been cancelled. People were boarding up shop doors and windows in anticipation of strong winds and rain.

US: Monsoon Storms Bring Heavy Rain And Haboob To Parts Of Southern Arizona 2

A round of severe thunderstorms hit the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas in Arizona on Sunday, July 21, bringing heavy rain and gusts that caused dust storms. A dust storm warning was issued for Maricopa County.

US: Monsoon Storms Bring Heavy Rain And Haboob To Parts Of Southern Arizona 3

A round of severe thunderstorms hit the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas in Arizona on Sunday, July 21, bringing heavy rain and gusts that caused dust storms. A dust storm warning was issued for Maricopa County.