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Spain: Severe Thunderstorms Hit Madrid Region, Hail Pounds Leganés

Severe thunderstorms swept through Spain's Madrid region on Tuesday, July 7, bringing heavy rain with hail to the city of Leganés along with reports of fallen trees and flooding elsewhere in the region.

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US: Storms Slam Maryland After Record Heat on Independence Day

A powerful line of thunderstorms tore through Maryland on Saturday, July 4, capping a record-breaking heatwave with flash flooding, water rescues, widespread power outages and downed trees, forcing the cancellation or delay of Independence Day celebrations across the state, including fireworks in Baltimore. Wind gusts approaching 70 mph knocked out power to about 70,000 customers and closed Interstate 97.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain to Chicago Area 2

Severe thunderstorms moved into the Chicago area, including parts of Indiana, on Friday, July 3, bringing lightning, torrential downpours and damaging winds. Weather alerts were issued for several areas in both Illinois and Indiana.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain to Chicago Area

Severe thunderstorms moved into the Chicago area, including parts of Indiana, on Friday, July 3, bringing lightning, torrential downpours and damaging winds. Weather alerts were issued for several areas in both Illinois and Indiana.

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Romania: Storm Batters Bucharest With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds

Footage showed strong winds and heavy rain battering Bucharest around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, as an overnight storm flooded buildings and vehicles across the Romanian capital following a heatwave that swept much of Europe. One person died in nearby Ganeasa, west of Bucharest, after being struck by a falling tree.

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Ukraine: Powerful Storm Batters Lviv, Downing Trees and Flooding Streets

A powerful storm struck Lviv on Monday, June 29, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail and gale-force winds that knocked down dozens of trees, damaged buildings and flooded streets.

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Canada: Damaging Storm Tears Through Manitoba

A severe storm system, likely including a small tornado, tore through southern and western Manitoba overnight Monday, June 29 into Tuesday, June 30, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds and thunderstorms. In Winnipeg, the storm caused widespread damage including a partial house collapse in the southwest, over a hundred downed or damaged trees, and dozens of sewer and catch basin issues.

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Belgium: Severe Storms Batter Brussels, Flooding Streets and Toppling Trees Overnight

Severe thunderstorms swept through Brussels overnight Saturday, June 27 into Sunday, June 28, prompting firefighters to respond to around 120 emergency calls by midday Sunday, as flooding submerged streets in Laeken and strong winds toppled trees across multiple neighborhoods including Anderlecht and Jette. Earlier Saturday evening, authorities had closed regional parks and the Sonian Forest and canceled the Couleur Café music festival due to orange-level storm warnings.

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Ireland: Tornado Reported in Galway as Post-Heatwave Storms Hit 2

A tornado was reported in Athenry, County Galway, Ireland, on Friday, June 26, as thunderstorms and heavy rain swept the country following a week of intense heat.

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Ireland: Tornado Reported in Galway as Post-Heatwave Storms Hit

A tornado was reported in Athenry, County Galway, Ireland, on Friday, June 26, as thunderstorms and heavy rain swept the country following a week of intense heat.

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US: Supercell Storms Spawn Tornadoes and Large Hail Across Central North Dakota

Supercell thunderstorms produced numerous tornadoes and large hail across central North Dakota on Saturday, June 27. Two tornadoes were reported north of Bismarck, one rated EF1, causing minor damage. This video shows heavy rainfall in Bismarck on June 27.

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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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Canada: Strong Winds and Hail Lash Calgary as Severe Thunderstorms Hit Alberta 2

Severe thunderstorms brought strong winds, hail, and heavy rain to Calgary, Alberta on Saturday, June 20.

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Canada: Strong Winds and Hail Lash Calgary as Severe Thunderstorms Hit Alberta

Severe thunderstorms brought strong winds, hail, and heavy rain to Calgary, Alberta on Saturday, June 20.

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Canada: Severe Thunderstorms Batter Southeastern Saskatchewan, Causing Widespread Damage

A series of severe thunderstorms struck southeastern Saskatchewan on June 6-7, bringing heavy rainfall, winds exceeding 100 kilometers per hour, and widespread damage. The footage shows damage to a gas station in Carlyle.

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Japan: Localized Storms Bring Heavy Rain and Hail to Greater Tokyo Area 2

Localized thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hail struck parts of the greater Tokyo area on Friday afternoon, June 12, as driving rain lashed neighborhoods across the region.

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US: Heavy Hail and Fierce Winds Strike Omaha, Nebraska

Severe thunderstorms swept through the Omaha area, Nebraska, on Saturday, June 13, bringing winds of up to 60 mph and large hai.

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US: Massive Storm Cloud Looms Over Southeast Wisconsin as Severe Thunderstorms Strike

Severe thunderstorms moved through southeast Wisconsin on Thursday, June 11, leaving damage behind. Storms hit Kenosha and Racine counties hardest, according to reports. Footage shows a massive storm cloud looming over Racine with sirens sounding.

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Japan: Localized Storms Bring Heavy Rain and Hail to Greater Tokyo Area

Localized thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hail struck parts of the greater Tokyo area on Friday afternoon, June 12, as driving rain lashed neighborhoods across the region.

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Japan: Sudden Thunderstorm Disrupts Food Event at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

Localized thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hail struck parts of the greater Tokyo area Friday afternoon, June 12. This footage was captured at the Red Brick Warehouse in Yokohama, where a food event was underway. The video shows visitors rushing for shelter amid strong winds, with cardboard boxes being blown across the ground.

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US: Massive Storm Clouds Roll In Over Kenosha as Severe Thunderstorms Strike Wisconsin

On June 11, 2026, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, a video captured a massive storm system rapidly approaching as severe thunderstorms swept across southeastern Wisconsin. The footage shows dark storm clouds closing in, followed by powerful winds and heavy rain. The storms caused significant damage across Kenosha and Racine counties, with a tornado confirmed near Sturtevant at 6:13 p.m. The National Weather Service had warned of damaging winds, large hail, heavy rainfall, and possible tornadoes throughout the region

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US: Powerful Storms Sweep Through Minnesota With Damaging Winds

Severe thunderstorms swept through Minnesota early Wednesday, June 10, bringing large hail and wind gusts exceeding 80 mph that downed trees and knocked out power across the state.

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India: IMD Issues Yellow Alert as Storms Sweep Delhi-NCR Region

Thunderstorms swept across the Delhi-NCR region on Thursday, June 4, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and temporary relief from intense heat while causing brief disruptions in several areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow weather alert for the National Capital Region through Saturday.

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Germany: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail to Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Severe thunderstorms struck the Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, Germany, on Friday, May 29, with authorities issuing warnings of strong winds, heavy rainfall, and hail. Flooded roads and fallen trees were reported in several areas across the region.

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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: Flash Flooding Hits Midland-Odessa Area as Heavy Storms Batter West Texas

Heavy rainfall triggered flash flood warnings and road closures across the Midland-Odessa area in West Texas on Tuesday, May 26, as the NWS warned of ongoing flooding from severe thunderstorms throughout the region.

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India: Flash Flooding and Traffic Chaos Hit Bengaluru After Severe Thunderstorms

Heavy thunderstorms and strong winds battered Bengaluru on Tuesday evening, May 26, flooding major roads and bringing traffic to a standstill across the city.

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US: Tornado and Flash Flood Warnings Issued as Storms Batter South Texas

Strong thunderstorms swept through South Texas on Tuesday, May 26, knocking out power for nearly 25,000 customers across the San Antonio area. The National Weather Service issued both a tornado warning and a flash flood warning for parts of the metro area.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Flash Flooding in Dallas-Fort Worth

Severe thunderstorms struck the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area on Sunday, May 24, prompting the National Weather Service to issue flash flood warnings for the area. The severe weather caused flight delays and flooded roads across the region.

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US: One Injured as Severe Thunderstorms Leave Widespread Damage Across Central Texas

Severe thunderstorms swept through Central Texas on Tuesday night, May 19, bringing powerful winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning, leaving thousands without power and widespread damage across the region. In Austin, a man was critically injured after a tree fell on him.

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US: Hail Batters Northern Indiana as Thunderstorms Move Through

Hail battered Wabash, northern Indiana on Monday, May 18, as severe thunderstorms moved through the region.

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France: Orange Alert Storm Bring Hail and Gusty Winds to Parts of Occitanie

Orange alerts were issued for seven of the thirteen departments in France's Occitanie region on Sunday, May 10, as violent thunderstorms swept across the foothills, bringing heavy rainfall, lightning, gusty winds, and hail.

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Spain: Widespread Storms Trigger Weather Alerts Across Multiple Regions

Yellow alerts for rain and storms were issued across multiple regions, including Aragón, Andalucía, Cataluña, Cantabria, and the Valencian Community on Thursday, May 7.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Heavy Rain and Hail to Kansas City and Surrounding Areas 2

Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain, hail and winds to Kansas City and surrounding areas early Monday morning, April 27.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Heavy Rain and Hail to Kansas City and Surrounding Areas

Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain, hail and winds to Kansas City and surrounding areas early Monday morning, April 27.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Hit Southeast Louisiana Bringing Heavy Rain and Tornado Warnings

Severe thunderstorms swept through Southeast Louisiana on Saturday, April 25, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and multiple tornado warnings to the region.

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US: Scattered Thunderstorms Bring Heavy Rain to San Francisco Bay Area

A storm system brought isolated heavy rainfall and scattered thunderstorms to the San Francisco Bay Area on Tuesday, April 21.

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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: Thunderstorms Bring Hail to Omaha

Thunderstorms brought hail to Omaha on Thursday, April 9.

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US: Powerful Storms Batter Oklahoma, Bringing Heavy Rain and Tornado Warnings 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through Oklahoma on Friday, April 3, bringing tornado warnings, flash flood warnings, and wind gusts of up to 70 mph that left thousands of customers without power across the region. A possible tornado formed near OKC Will Rogers International Airport, prompting evacuation of its terminal.

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US: Tornado Sirens Blare as Severe Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma

Severe thunderstorms swept through Oklahoma on Friday, April 3, bringing tornado warnings, flash flood warnings, and wind gusts of up to 70 mph that left thousands of customers without power across the region. A possible tornado formed near OKC Will Rogers International Airport, prompting evacuation of its terminal. This video shows tornado sirens blaring in Moore.

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US: Tornado Sirens Blare as Severe Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through Oklahoma on Friday, April 3, bringing tornado warnings, flash flood warnings, and wind gusts of up to 70 mph that left thousands of customers without power across the region. A possible tornado formed near OKC Will Rogers International Airport, prompting evacuation of its terminal. This video shows tornado sirens blaring near OKC Will Rogers International Airport.

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US: Powerful Storms Batter Oklahoma, Bringing Heavy Rain and Tornado Warnings

Severe thunderstorms swept through Oklahoma on Friday, April 3, bringing tornado warnings, flash flood warnings, and wind gusts of up to 70 mph that left thousands of customers without power across the region. A possible tornado formed near OKC Will Rogers International Airport, prompting evacuation of its terminal.

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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: Intense Lightning Strikes Northern Ohio as Severe Storms Sweep Through 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through northern 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.