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.

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.

US: Strong Winds Knock Down Trees Across Chicago Area as Severe Storms Strike 2

Trees were knocked down by strong winds across the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms lashed the region.

US: Strong Winds Knock Down Trees Across Chicago Area as Severe Storms Strike

Trees were knocked down by strong winds across the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms lashed the region.

Japan: Typhoon Jangmi’s Violent Winds Bring Down Trees in Their Path 5

Typhoon Jangmi battered much of Japan with heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds on Wednesday, June 3, after making landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture. This video shows a tree downed by strong winds in Toyohashi, Aichi.

Japan: Typhoon Jangmi’s Violent Winds Bring Down Trees in Their Path 3

This video shows a tree downed by strong winds in Takamatsu city on Tuesday night, June 2. Typhoon Jangmi brought heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds to wide areas of Japan, making landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture in the early hours of Wednesday, June 3.

Japan: Typhoon Jangmi’s Violent Winds Bring Down Trees in Their Path 4

Typhoon Jangmi battered much of Japan with heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds on Wednesday, June 3, after making landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture. This video shows a tree downed by strong winds in Okazaki, Aichi.

Japan: Typhoon Jangmi’s Violent Winds Bring Down Trees in Their Path 2

Typhoon Jangmi brought heavy rain and damaging winds to Okinawa and Amami islands as it approached Okinawa's main island on Monday, June 1, before moving northeast on Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to southern Kyushu. This video shows a tree knocked down by strong winds in Kikaijima.

Japan: Typhoon Jangmi’s Violent Winds Bring Down Trees in Their Path

Typhoon Jangmi brought heavy rain and damaging winds to Okinawa and Amami islands as it approached Okinawa's main island on Monday, June 1. This video shows a tree knocked down by strong winds in Nago, Okinawa.

Japan: Strong Winds Knock Down Cherry Tree in Saitama

Strong winds battered Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture on Monday, April 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a wind advisory for parts of the area. Kumagaya recorded a maximum instantaneous wind speed of 21.9 m/s. This video shows a cherry tree that appears to have been knocked down by gusty winds in Saitama City.

China: Black Swan Seen Scooping Leaves in Reverse at Zhaotong University

On November 15, 2025, in Zhaotong, Yunnan, a video captured the unusual sight of a black swan at Zhaotong University moving backward across a pond while repeatedly scooping leaves toward the shore.

New Zealand: Rare Red Warnings Issued as Powerful Wind Storm Rips Through Country

A powerful storm with winds up to 96 mph swept across New Zealand's North and South Islands, causing massive disruption that left around 90,000 homes without power and forced flight cancellations. Authorities issued rare red wind warnings as the storm ripped roofs off houses, knocked down trees and power lines, and tragically resulted in at least one fatality in Wellington.

France: 1 Dead After Tornado Rips Through Ermont, North of Paris 7

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, October 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said.

RECAP: Tornado Strikes North of Paris Causing Damage and One Fatality

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, October 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left several others with critical injuries, authorities said.

France: 1 Dead After Tornado Rips Through Ermont, North of Paris 6

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, October 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said. This video, recorded the next morning, shows the aftermath of the tornado in Ermont.

France: 1 Dead After Tornado Rips Through Ermont, North of Paris 5

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, Oct 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It knocked down trees and toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said.

France: 1 Dead After Tornado Rips Through Ermont, North of Paris 4

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, Oct 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It knocked down trees and toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said.

France: 1 Dead After Tornado Rips Through Ermont, North of Paris 3

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, Oct 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It knocked down trees and toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said.

France: 1 Dead After Tornado Rips Through Ermont, North of Paris 2

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, Oct 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It knocked down trees and toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said.

France: 1 Dead After Tornado Rips Through Ermont, North of Paris

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, Oct 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It knocked down trees and toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said.

US: Severe Thunderstorms Pummel Minnesota, Cause Widespread Outages

Severe thunderstorms moved through Minnesota on Sunday, July 27, prompting several weather warnings due to threats of tornado, flash flooding, damaging winds, and large hail. The storms knocked down trees and power lines, leaving tens of thousands without power.

US: Intense Severe Weather Batters Oklahoma, Tornado Warnings in Effect 2

The National Weather Service issued multiple severe weather alerts across Oklahoma on Monday, May 19, including tornado watches and warnings. Storms knocked down power poles and trees, damaged homes, and caused power outages and flight delay

US: Intense Severe Weather Batters Oklahoma, Tornado Warnings in Effect

The National Weather Service issued multiple severe weather alerts across Oklahoma on Monday, May 19, including tornado watches and warnings. Storms knocked down power poles and trees, damaged homes, and caused power outages and flight delays.

US: Powerful Thunderstorms Knock Down Trees in Western New York

Severe thunderstorms moved across western New York on Sunday, March 16, bringing gusty winds, heavy rain and quarter-sized hail. More than 2,000 homes reported power outages in the area as strong winds knocked down trees and power lines. This video captures downed trees by the storm in Monroe County.

US: Severe Storms Hit Western New York, Gusty Winds, Hail, Power Outages Reported

Severe thunderstorms moved across western New York on Sunday, March 16, bringing gusty winds, heavy rain and quarter-sized hail. More than 2,000 homes reported power outages in the area as strong winds knocked down trees and power lines.

US: Season’s First Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow To Pennsylvania

A winter storm system brought rain and several inches of snow to much of the East Coast on Friday, November 22. In Pennsylvania, the season's first heavy snowfall knocked down trees and power lines, leaving thousands without power.

US: Severe Thunderstorms Sweep Through Twin Cities, MN

Severe thunderstorms swept through the Twin Cities on Monday, August 26, bringing heavy rain, intense lightning, and strong winds. The storms caused flooding and forced the closing of the Minnesota State Fair. Trees and power lines were knocked down, and tens of thousands of people were without power.

Mexico: Torrential Rain And Floods Wreak Havoc In Culiacán

A storm system brought torrential rain to Culiacán on Monday, August 19, wreaking havoc. Several vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, trees and power lines were knocked down, and homes and businesses were damaged.

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U.S.-HOUSTON-STORMS-AFTERMATH

(240517) -- HOUSTON, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Fences damaged by storm are seen at a residential area in Houston, Texas, the United States, May 16, 2024. At least four people were dead after strong storms hit Houston late Thursday, the largest city in the U.S. state of Texas, city officials said. The storms caused massive damage across the areas. As of 9 p.m. local time on Thursday (0200 GMT Friday), CenterPoint, an American electric and natural gas utility, reported nearly 900,000 customers without power. Trees were uprooted and powerlines knocked down in many neighborhoods across Houston and its suburbs. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

U.S.-HOUSTON-STORMS-AFTERMATH

U.S.-HOUSTON-STORMS-AFTERMATH

(240517) -- HOUSTON, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A car damaged by storm is seen in downtown Houston, Texas, the United States, May 16, 2024. At least four people were dead after strong storms hit Houston late Thursday, the largest city in the U.S. state of Texas, city officials said. The storms caused massive damage across the areas. As of 9 p.m. local time on Thursday (0200 GMT Friday), CenterPoint, an American electric and natural gas utility, reported nearly 900,000 customers without power. Trees were uprooted and powerlines knocked down in many neighborhoods across Houston and its suburbs. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

U.S.-HOUSTON-STORMS-AFTERMATH

U.S.-HOUSTON-STORMS-AFTERMATH

(240517) -- HOUSTON, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Fallen trees are seen on a street in Houston, Texas, the United States, May 16, 2024. At least four people were dead after strong storms hit Houston late Thursday, the largest city in the U.S. state of Texas, city officials said. The storms caused massive damage across the areas. As of 9 p.m. local time on Thursday (0200 GMT Friday), CenterPoint, an American electric and natural gas utility, reported nearly 900,000 customers without power. Trees were uprooted and powerlines knocked down in many neighborhoods across Houston and its suburbs. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

U.S.-HOUSTON-STORMS-AFTERMATH

U.S.-HOUSTON-STORMS-AFTERMATH

(240517) -- HOUSTON, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Fallen trees are seen on a street in Houston, Texas, the United States, May 16, 2024. At least four people were dead after strong storms hit Houston late Thursday, the largest city in the U.S. state of Texas, city officials said. The storms caused massive damage across the areas. As of 9 p.m. local time on Thursday (0200 GMT Friday), CenterPoint, an American electric and natural gas utility, reported nearly 900,000 customers without power. Trees were uprooted and powerlines knocked down in many neighborhoods across Houston and its suburbs. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

U.S.-HOUSTON-STORMS-AFTERMATH

U.S.-HOUSTON-STORMS-AFTERMATH

(240517) -- HOUSTON, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 16, 2024 shows a street after storm in Houston, Texas, the United States. At least four people were dead after strong storms hit Houston late Thursday, the largest city in the U.S. state of Texas, city officials said. The storms caused massive damage across the areas. As of 9 p.m. local time on Thursday (0200 GMT Friday), CenterPoint, an American electric and natural gas utility, reported nearly 900,000 customers without power. Trees were uprooted and powerlines knocked down in many neighborhoods across Houston and its suburbs. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

U.S.-HOUSTON-STORMS-AFTERMATH

U.S.-HOUSTON-STORMS-AFTERMATH

(240517) -- HOUSTON, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Fallen branches are seen on a street in Houston, Texas, the United States, May 16, 2024. At least four people were dead after strong storms hit Houston late Thursday, the largest city in the U.S. state of Texas, city officials said. The storms caused massive damage across the areas. As of 9 p.m. local time on Thursday (0200 GMT Friday), CenterPoint, an American electric and natural gas utility, reported nearly 900,000 customers without power. Trees were uprooted and powerlines knocked down in many neighborhoods across Houston and its suburbs. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

4 dead in Houston storms

STORY: 4 dead in Houston storms SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:43 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: WEATHER/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the storms STORYLINE: At least four people were dead after strong storms hit Houston late Thursday, the largest city in the U.S. state of Texas, city officials said. It is not immediately clear how the people died. The storms caused massive damage across the areas. As of 9 p.m. local time on Thursday (0200 GMT Friday), CenterPoint, an American electric and natural gas utility, reported nearly 900,000 customers without power. Trees were uprooted and powerlines knocked down in many neighborhoods across Houston and its suburbs. Houston ISD, the largest school district in Texas, canceled all classes for Friday due to the storm damage and power outages. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Houston, U.S. (XHTV)

US: Tornado-Warned Storms Sweep Through West Virginia, Leaving Thousands Without Power 4

Tornado-warned storms swept through West Virginia on Tuesday, April 2, causing significant damage. Powerful winds knocked down trees and powerlines, leaving thousands of homes without power.

US: Tornado-Warned Storms Sweep Through West Virginia, Leaving Thousands Without Power 2

Tornado-warned storms swept through West Virginia on Tuesday, April 2, causing significant damage. Powerful winds knocked down trees and powerlines, leaving thousands of homes without power. In this video, a tornado siren can be heard blaring in Charleston.

US: Tornado-Warned Storms Sweep Through West Virginia, Leaving Thousands Without Power 3

Tornado-warned storms swept through West Virginia on Tuesday, April 2, causing significant damage. Powerful winds knocked down trees and powerlines, leaving thousands of homes without power.

US: Tornado-Warned Storms Sweep Through West Virginia, Leaving Thousands Without Power

Tornado-warned storms swept through West Virginia on Tuesday, April 2, causing signifiant damage. Powerful winds knocked down trees and powerlines, leaving thousands homes without power.

US: At Least 5 Tornadoes Confirmed, Leaving Damage To Central Ohio

At least five tornadoes, including two EF-2 tornadoes, touched down in central Ohio on Wednesday, February 28. Extensive damage was reported as homes and vehicles were destroyed, trees and power lines were knocked down, and thousands of people were left without power.

US: Atmospheric River – Mudslides Cause Significant Damage In Los Angeles 2

A powerful atmospheric river storm continued to hit California on Monday, February 5, causing widespread damage. The storm caused destructive mudslides, knocked down trees and power lines. A mandatory evacuation order was issued as several homes were damaged in a debris flow in Los Angeles. This video shows the aftermath of the mudslide in Baldwin Hills.

US: Atmospheric River – Mudslides Cause Significant Damage In Los Angeles 3

A powerful atmospheric river storm continued to hit California on Monday, February 5, causing widespread damage. The storm caused destructive mudslides, knocked down trees and power lines. A mandatory evacuation order was issued as several homes were damaged in a debris flow in Los Angeles. This video shows the aftermath of the mudslide in Baldwin Hills.

US: Atmospheric River – Violent Winds Knock Down Trees Leaving Multiple Deaths In California 5

A powerful atmospheric river storm continued to hit California on Monday, February 5, causing widespread damage. The storm brought heavy downpours, destructive mudslides, and violent winds that knocked down trees and power lines. 4 were killed by fallen trees in Northern California, 2 others from car wrecks in Southern California. 3 other deaths were reported raising the death toll across the state to 9, as of recent local reports on February 7.

Hurricane Otis leaves at least 27 dead in southern Mexico

STORY: Hurricane Otis leaves at least 27 dead in southern Mexico DATELINE: Oct. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: GUERRERO, Mexico CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of damages by hurricane STORYLINE: Hurricane Otis left at least 27 people dead and several missing after sweeping the southern Mexican state of Guerrero earlier this week. Otis made landfall close to Guerrero's famed Pacific Coast resort of Acapulco early Wednesday as a category 5 storm on the Saffir-Simpson scale. The speed with which it intensified has led meteorologists to consider it an "atypical" phenomenon. Otis blew out windows, ripped off roofs, flooded streets and knocked down trees and light poles across Mexico's port city of Acapulco and surrounding communities, leaving unprecedented wreckage. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guerrero, Mexico. (XHTV)

CROATIA-ZAGREB-STORM

CROATIA-ZAGREB-STORM

(230719) -- ZAGREB, July 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Trees are seen knocked down after a powerful storm hit Zagreb, Croatia, on July 19, 2023. At least two people were killed, and several others seriously injured as a powerful storm hit the capital of Croatia on Wednesday afternoon. (Matija Habljak/PIXSELL via Xinhua)

CROATIA-ZAGREB-STORM

CROATIA-ZAGREB-STORM

(230719) -- ZAGREB, July 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Trees are seen knocked down after a powerful storm hit Zagreb, Croatia, on July 19, 2023. At least two people were killed, and several others seriously injured as a powerful storm hit the capital of Croatia on Wednesday afternoon. (Matija Habljak/PIXSELL via Xinhua)

1st anniv. of tsunami

1st anniv. of tsunami

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan - People offer flowers near the ''miracle lone pine'' in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, at 6:17 a.m. on March 11, 2012, the first anniversary of the massive tsunami that hit northeastern Japan. The tree is regarded as a symbol of reconstruction of the area devastated by the disaster after surviving the gigantic tidal wave that knocked down all the other roughly 70,000 pine trees on a 2-kilometer stretch along the Pacific shore.

'Miracle lone pine' in Rikuzentakata

'Miracle lone pine' in Rikuzentakata

SENDAI, Japan - File photo taken March 27, 2011, shows what is now known as the ''miracle lone pine'' (front) on the coast of Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture. The tree is regarded as a symbol of reconstruction of the area devastated by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami after surviving the gigantic tidal wave that knocked down all the other roughly 70,000 pine trees on a 2-kilometer stretch along the Pacific shore.

Hundreds stranded at central Japan spa resort following heavy snow

Hundreds stranded at central Japan spa resort following heavy snow

People evacuate a spa resort in Matsumoto, central Japan, on Jan. 30, 2016, after being stranded for about a day because trees apparently knocked down by heavy snow blocked routes to the area. The local government removed fallen trees blocking the roads. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

'Miracle lone pine' in Rikuzentakata

'Miracle lone pine' in Rikuzentakata

SENDAI, Japan - File photo taken March 27, 2011, shows what is now known as the ''miracle lone pine'' (front) on the coast of Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture. The tree is regarded as a symbol of reconstruction of the area devastated by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami after surviving the gigantic tidal wave that knocked down all the other roughly 70,000 pine trees on a 2-kilometer stretch along the Pacific shore. (Kyodo)