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Argentina: Flash Flooding Paralyzes Buenos Aires After Intense Storm

A sudden and violent storm struck Buenos Aires and the surrounding metropolitan area on Tuesday afternoon, December 23, triggering severe flash flooding after a day of extreme heat. Up to 80 millimeters of rain fell in under an hour in some areas, submerging cars, flooding streets, and paralyzing major routes including the Pan-American Highway and General Paz Avenue. At least 30 people were rescued from trapped vehicles, while emergency services received hundreds of calls. The Unicenter shopping mall in Martínez was evacuated as images of the flooding spread rapidly on social media.

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Argentina: Flash Flooding Paralyzes Buenos Aires After Intense Storm 2

A sudden and violent storm struck Buenos Aires and the surrounding metropolitan area on Tuesday afternoon, December 23, triggering severe flash flooding after a day of extreme heat. Up to 80 millimeters of rain fell in under an hour in some areas, submerging cars, flooding streets, and paralyzing major routes including the Pan-American Highway and General Paz Avenue. At least 30 people were rescued from trapped vehicles, while emergency services received hundreds of calls. The Unicenter shopping mall in Martínez was evacuated as images of the flooding spread rapidly on social media.

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Israel: Heavy Rain Causes Flash Floods in Netanya After Intense Cloudburst

An intense cloudburst triggered flash floods along Israel’s central coast on Tuesday, December 23, dumping over 40 millimeters of rain on Netanya in about one hour. The heavy rainfall inundated city streets and forced the temporary closure of several lanes on the highway.

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Spain: Storm Emilia Causes Severe Flooding Across Peninsula

As Storm Emilia passes, dozens of weather alerts remain active across the Spanish coast due to intense rain and storms. Some areas could see over 250 liters of rain per square meter, with warnings in effect for southern Catalonia through Wednesday, December 17. Aemet has forecast continued heavy showers for the Mediterranean coast and Balearic Islands, specifically warning of potential urban flooding in southern Valencia and northern Alicante.

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UK: Sea Foam Covers Yesnaby Shoreline as Storm Bram Brings Rough Waves

Storm Bram swept across the UK, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds. In Yesnaby, the intense weather generated rough waves and sea foam that covered the shoreline on the Orkney Islands.

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Greece: Storm Byron Triggers Flooding and Severe Weather Alerts

Storm Byron brought heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds, causing flooding and disruptions in several regions, including Laconia and Zakynthos.

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US: Tornado-Producing Storm Brings Lightning Strikes to Houston Area

More than 100 homes have been damaged after a tornado touched down in a residential area outside Houston, Texas, on Monday, November 24. The storm brought heavy rain, strong winds and intense lightning around the area.

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Canada: Bomb Cyclone Pounds Newfoundland With Heavy Winds and Snow

A powerful “bomb cyclone” hit Newfoundland with 120+ km/h winds, heavy rain, and widespread snow, causing coastal flooding, power outages for thousands, and major travel disruptions. Evacuations were reported in southern Avalon as waves topped 9 meters.

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Spain: Storm Gabrielle Hits Wide Area – Streets Submerged, Cars Swept Away 3

On Monday, September 29, Storm Gabrielle brought torrential rain to Spain, causing widespread flooding across the Valencia, Catalonia, and Aragon regions. The intense rainfall, which reached as much as 100 liters per square meter (4 inches) in a few hours, required police to rescue several people from their vehicles. The flooding was severe enough to cause the rivers to burst their banks in Aldaia (Valencia) and in Cuarte de Huerva (Zaragoza) late on Sunday, September 28.

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Spain: Storm Gabrielle Hits Wide Area – Streets Submerged, Cars Swept Away 2

On Monday, September 29, Storm Gabrielle brought torrential rain to Spain, causing widespread flooding across the Valencia, Catalonia, and Aragon regions. The intense rainfall, which reached as much as 100 liters per square meter (4 inches) in a few hours, required police to rescue several people from their vehicles. The flooding was severe enough to cause the rivers to burst their banks in Aldaia (Valencia) and in Cuarte de Huerva (Zaragoza) late on Sunday, September 28.

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Japan: Severe Storms Hit Ibaraki With Lightning, Hail, and Power Outages 3

Ibaraki Prefecture, located on Japan's eastern Pacific coast, experienced highly unstable atmospheric conditions, bringing intense rain clouds and numerous lightning strikes Thursday afternoon, September 18. By 3:20 p.m., over 20,000 households were reported without power. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a Tornado Advisory for the entire prefecture at 1:06 p.m. Videos shared on social media showed heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and lightning striking the region, highlighting the severity of the storm.

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Japan: Severe Storms Hit Ibaraki With Lightning, Hail, and Power Outages 4

Ibaraki Prefecture, located on Japan's eastern Pacific coast, experienced highly unstable atmospheric conditions, bringing intense rain clouds and numerous lightning strikes Thursday afternoon, September 18. By 3:20 p.m., over 20,000 households were reported without power. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a Tornado Advisory for the entire prefecture at 1:06 p.m. Videos shared on social media showed heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and lightning striking the region, highlighting the severity of the storm.

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Japan: Severe Storms Hit Ibaraki With Lightning, Hail, and Power Outages 2

Ibaraki Prefecture, located on Japan's eastern Pacific coast, experienced highly unstable atmospheric conditions, bringing intense rain clouds and numerous lightning strikes Thursday afternoon, September 18. By 3:20 p.m., over 20,000 households were reported without power. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a Tornado Advisory for the entire prefecture at 1:06 p.m. Videos shared on social media showed heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and lightning striking the region, highlighting the severity of the storm.

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Japan: Severe Storms Hit Ibaraki With Lightning, Hail, and Power Outages

Ibaraki Prefecture, located on Japan's eastern Pacific coast, experienced highly unstable atmospheric conditions, bringing intense rain clouds and numerous lightning strikes Thursday afternoon, September 18. By 3:20 p.m., over 20,000 households were reported without power. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a Tornado Advisory for the entire prefecture at 1:06 p.m. Videos shared on social media showed heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and lightning striking the region, highlighting the severity of the storm.

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RECAP: Record Rain Batters Tokyo as Chiba Sees Tornado-Like Event

Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused extreme weather across the Kanto region on Thursday, September 11. In Tokyo, Setagaya Ward recorded 92.0 mm of rain and Ota Ward 88.5 mm in just one hour, with some central areas receiving over 100 mm. The intense downpours disrupted rail and airport services and caused rivers including the Yazawa and Tachiai to overflow. Meanwhile, in Chiba Prefecture, a tornado-like phenomenon was observed, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a “Tornado Advisory” for the Tokyo area.

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Mexico: Severe Flooding Hits Jalisco, Disrupts Traffic 2

On Wednesday, August 20, intense rainfall triggered severe flooding across the Guadalajara metropolitan area in Jalisco, Mexico. The floods disrupted transport, stranded vehicles, and damaged at least 51 homes, according to municipal reports.

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Mexico: Severe Flooding Hits Jalisco, Disrupts Traffic

On Wednesday, August 20, intense rainfall triggered severe flooding across the Guadalajara metropolitan area in Jalisco, Mexico. The floods disrupted transport, stranded vehicles, and damaged at least 51 homes, according to municipal reports.

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Japan: Tokyo Hit by Evening Downpours and Flooding After Extreme Heat

On the evening of August 18, heavy rain hit parts of Tokyo, flooding some roads. Severe rain and flood warnings were issued for eastern Tokyo’s Arakawa Ward and western Tama. Earlier the same day, the Kanto region experienced extreme heat, with temperatures soaring above body temperature in several areas, including 39°C recorded in Fuchu City. The intense heat caused highly unstable atmospheric conditions, leading to the rapid development of thunderstorms across the region by the evening.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Intense Hail, Flooding to Great Falls

A severe thunderstorm that moved through central Montana on Thursday, July 31, brought heavy rain and hail up to 1" in diameter, causing flash flooding in Great Falls and a landspout tornado near Townsend.

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China: Floodwaters Sweep Through Hebei Construction Site After Intense Rain

On July 28, torrential rain in Xinglong County, Hebei, triggered flash floods that swept through a construction site, submerging makeshift iron shelters and cutting off access to nearby villages. The National Disaster Committee deployed a team to assess damage and coordinate relief efforts.

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US: Sirens Blare as Tornado Warnings Issued for Parts of Iowa Amid Storms

Severe thunderstorms rolled across Iowa on Saturday, July 19, bringing heavy rain, intense lightning to parts of the state as well as a few tornado warnings

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Recovery After Violent Storms in Paris - Paris

Trees and branches torn from the ground in the streets of the capital. Paris in the aftermath of the violent storms that hit the capital on the evening of Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Trees uprooted, branches torn off, bike paths flooded: the consequences of gusts of up to 90 km/h and intense rain are visible in several neighborhoods. Paris, France, June 26, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Recovery After Violent Storms in Paris - Paris

Trees and branches torn from the ground in the streets of the capital. Paris in the aftermath of the violent storms that hit the capital on the evening of Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Trees uprooted, branches torn off, bike paths flooded: the consequences of gusts of up to 90 km/h and intense rain are visible in several neighborhoods. Paris, France, June 26, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Recovery After Violent Storms in Paris - Paris

Trees and branches torn from the ground in the streets of the capital. Paris in the aftermath of the violent storms that hit the capital on the evening of Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Trees uprooted, branches torn off, bike paths flooded: the consequences of gusts of up to 90 km/h and intense rain are visible in several neighborhoods. Paris, France, June 26, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Recovery After Violent Storms in Paris - Paris

Trees and branches torn from the ground in the streets of the capital. Paris in the aftermath of the violent storms that hit the capital on the evening of Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Trees uprooted, branches torn off, bike paths flooded: the consequences of gusts of up to 90 km/h and intense rain are visible in several neighborhoods. Paris, France, June 26, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Recovery After Violent Storms in Paris - Paris

Flooded cycle paths. Paris in the aftermath of the violent storms that hit the capital on the evening of Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Trees uprooted, branches torn off, bike paths flooded: the consequences of gusts of up to 90 km/h and intense rain are visible in several neighborhoods. Paris, France, June 26, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Recovery After Violent Storms in Paris - Paris

Trees and branches torn from the ground in the streets of the capital. Paris in the aftermath of the violent storms that hit the capital on the evening of Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Trees uprooted, branches torn off, bike paths flooded: the consequences of gusts of up to 90 km/h and intense rain are visible in several neighborhoods. Paris, France, June 26, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Recovery After Violent Storms in Paris - Paris

Flooded cycle paths. Paris in the aftermath of the violent storms that hit the capital on the evening of Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Trees uprooted, branches torn off, bike paths flooded: the consequences of gusts of up to 90 km/h and intense rain are visible in several neighborhoods. Paris, France, June 26, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Recovery After Violent Storms in Paris - Paris

Trees and branches torn from the ground in the streets of the capital. Paris in the aftermath of the violent storms that hit the capital on the evening of Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Trees uprooted, branches torn off, bike paths flooded: the consequences of gusts of up to 90 km/h and intense rain are visible in several neighborhoods. Paris, France, June 26, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Recovery After Violent Storms in Paris - Paris

Paris in the aftermath of the violent storms that hit the capital on the evening of Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Trees uprooted, branches torn off, bike paths flooded: the consequences of gusts of up to 90 km/h and intense rain are visible in several neighborhoods. Paris, France, June 26, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Recovery After Violent Storms in Paris - Paris

Trees and branches torn from the ground in the streets of the capital. Paris in the aftermath of the violent storms that hit the capital on the evening of Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Trees uprooted, branches torn off, bike paths flooded: the consequences of gusts of up to 90 km/h and intense rain are visible in several neighborhoods. Paris, France, June 26, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Recovery After Violent Storms in Paris - Paris

Trees and branches torn from the ground in the streets of the capital. Paris in the aftermath of the violent storms that hit the capital on the evening of Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Trees uprooted, branches torn off, bike paths flooded: the consequences of gusts of up to 90 km/h and intense rain are visible in several neighborhoods. Paris, France, June 26, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Recovery After Violent Storms in Paris - Paris

Trees and branches torn from the ground in the streets of the capital. Paris in the aftermath of the violent storms that hit the capital on the evening of Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Trees uprooted, branches torn off, bike paths flooded: the consequences of gusts of up to 90 km/h and intense rain are visible in several neighborhoods. Paris, France, June 26, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Recovery After Violent Storms in Paris - Paris

Trees and branches torn from the ground in the streets of the capital. Paris in the aftermath of the violent storms that hit the capital on the evening of Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Trees uprooted, branches torn off, bike paths flooded: the consequences of gusts of up to 90 km/h and intense rain are visible in several neighborhoods. Paris, France, June 26, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Recovery After Violent Storms in Paris - Paris

Trees and branches torn from the ground in the streets of the capital. Paris in the aftermath of the violent storms that hit the capital on the evening of Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Trees uprooted, branches torn off, bike paths flooded: the consequences of gusts of up to 90 km/h and intense rain are visible in several neighborhoods. Paris, France, June 26, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Recovery After Violent Storms in Paris - Paris

Trees and branches torn from the ground in the streets of the capital. Paris in the aftermath of the violent storms that hit the capital on the evening of Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Trees uprooted, branches torn off, bike paths flooded: the consequences of gusts of up to 90 km/h and intense rain are visible in several neighborhoods. Paris, France, June 26, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Recovery After Violent Storms in Paris - Paris

Trees and branches torn from the ground in the streets of the capital. Paris in the aftermath of the violent storms that hit the capital on the evening of Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Trees uprooted, branches torn off, bike paths flooded: the consequences of gusts of up to 90 km/h and intense rain are visible in several neighborhoods. Paris, France, June 26, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Recovery After Violent Storms in Paris - Paris

Flooded cycle paths. Paris in the aftermath of the violent storms that hit the capital on the evening of Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Trees uprooted, branches torn off, bike paths flooded: the consequences of gusts of up to 90 km/h and intense rain are visible in several neighborhoods. Paris, France, June 26, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Recovery After Violent Storms in Paris - Paris

Trees and branches torn from the ground in the streets of the capital. Paris in the aftermath of the violent storms that hit the capital on the evening of Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Trees uprooted, branches torn off, bike paths flooded: the consequences of gusts of up to 90 km/h and intense rain are visible in several neighborhoods. Paris, France, June 26, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Car Seen Floating Through Flooded Streets During Heavy Rain in Dalian

This is the dramatic moment a small car was seen moving through floodwaters during a short but intense rainstorm, appearing almost like a makeshift boat. On June 9, 2025, in Dalian, Liaoning Province, video footage captured torrential rain battering the streets and causing significant flooding. The car was seen navigating or drifting through a strong current, bobbing in the rising water as shocked onlookers looked on. The water level had risen so high that the tires were no longer visible, making it unclear whether the vehicle was being carried by the water or attempting to drive through it. The video ends with the car continuing to move downstream, gradually disappearing from view as the heavy rain continues to fall.

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US: Severe Storms Lash Central Minnesota, Bringing Heavy Rain and Hail

A round of storms swept through central Minnesota on Monday, June 16, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, intense hail, and tornado threats.

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Spain: Storm Hits La Rioja, Triggering Floods and Widespread Damage

A powerful storm swept through Logroño and other parts of La Rioja on Wednesday, June 11, bringing heavy rain, hail, lightning, and strong winds, resulting in flooding and widespread damage.

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Spain: Storm Hits La Rioja, Triggering Floods and Widespread Damage 2

A powerful storm swept through Logroño and other parts of La Rioja on Wednesday, June 11, bringing heavy rain, hail, lightning, and strong winds, resulting in flooding and widespread damage.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Heavy Rain, Hail to Colorado 3

Severe thunderstorms swept through Colorado on Thursday, June 5, bringing heavy rain, intense hail, and flash flooding.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Heavy Rain, Hail to Colorado 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through Colorado on Thursday, June 5, bringing heavy rain, intense hail, and flash flooding.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Heavy Rain, Hail to Colorado

Severe thunderstorms swept through Colorado on Thursday, June 5, bringing heavy rain, intense hail, and flash flooding.

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US: Intense Lightning Strikes Off Coastline in Southern Florida

Severe thunderstorms moved through central and south Florida on Monday, June 2, bringing heavy rain, hail, and flash flooding and causing flight delays. This video shows the intense lightning seen off the gulf in Naples.

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Egypt: Severe Storm Lashes Alexandria, State of Emergency Declared 2

A violent storm struck Alexandria overnight on Friday night, May 30 to Saturday, May 31, forcing local authorities to declare a state of emergency. Its sudden onset caught residents off guard, unleashing intense weather changes that included heavy rain, hail, lightning, and strong winds.

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Egypt: Severe Storm Lashes Alexandria, State of Emergency Declared

A violent storm struck Alexandria overnight on Friday night, May 30 to Saturday, May 31, forcing local authorities to declare a state of emergency. Its sudden onset caught residents off guard, unleashing intense weather changes that included heavy rain, hail, lightning, and strong winds.

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US: Memorial Day Weekend Storms Unleash Heavy Rain and Hail in Colorado 3

Severe thunderstorms swept through parts of Colorado, including the Denver metro area, over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, bringing heavy rain and intense hail on Saturday, May 24.