US: EF-1 Tornado Confirmed in Fayette County, West Virginia, Causing Extensive Damage

An EF-1 tornado touched down in Fayette County, West Virginia, on Wednesday, April 29, causing extensive damage along Edmond Road and the Lookout area. No injuries were reported, though power lines were downed, causing widespread outages. No tornado warning was issued at the time of the storm.

UK: Storm Goretti Brings Damaging Winds, Knocking Down Trees and Power Lines

Storm Goretti battered parts of Europe with winds exceeding 200 km/h. Goretti brought heavy snow, ice, and strong winds to the UK, including a 159 km/h gust recorded in the Isles of Scilly, knocking down trees and power lines and causing widespread travel disruptions and significant property damage.

UK: Storm Goretti Brings Damaging Winds, Knocking Down Trees and Power Lines 2

Storm Goretti battered parts of Europe with winds exceeding 200 km/h. Goretti brought heavy snow, ice, and strong winds to the UK, including a 159 km/h gust recorded in the Isles of Scilly, knocking down trees and power lines and causing widespread travel disruptions and significant property damage.

STORM JOHANNES SWEDEN

STORM JOHANNES SWEDEN

Blown down trees over power lines are causing power outages in the wake of storm Johannes, which swept across northern Sweden with strong winds on Saturday, in Delsbo, Sweden on december 27, 2025.Photo: Tomas Bengtsson / TT / code: 10500

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.

Norway: Storm Amy With Powerful Winds Knocks Down Trees, Causing Extensive Damage

Storm Amy, remnants of Hurricane Humberto, swept across Europe over the weekend, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. The storm left three people dead in Ireland and France and impacted critical infrastructure. In Norway, Amy caused extensive damage, knocking down trees and power lines and leaving tens of thousands of homes without power.

Norway: Storm Amy With Powerful Winds Knocks Down Trees, Causing Extensive Damage 3

Storm Amy, remnants of Hurricane Humberto, swept across Europe over the weekend, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. The storm left three people dead in Ireland and France and impacted critical infrastructure. In Norway, Amy caused extensive damage, knocking down trees and power lines and leaving tens of thousands of homes without power. This video shows a freight train container being blown over by strong winds.

Norway: Storm Amy With Powerful Winds Knocks Down Trees, Causing Extensive Damage 2

Storm Amy, remnants of Hurricane Humberto, swept across Europe over the weekend, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. The storm left three people dead in Ireland and France and impacted critical infrastructure. In Norway, Amy caused extensive damage, knocking down trees and power lines and leaving tens of thousands of homes without power.

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: Explosion Destroys Gas Station in Berwyn, IL Following Thunderstorm

An explosion and fire destroyed a gas station in Berwyn, Illinois on Thursday, July 24 after a thunderstorm blew down power lines, igniting two gas lines. Nearby homes and businesses were evacuated, and the blast shattered windows of nearby buildings. Despite the severity, no injuries were reported.

China: Tornado Hits Xinyi in Maoming, Sparks Fly as Power Lines Knocked Down

This is the terrifying moment that a tornado swept through Maoming, sending sparks flying as it likely tore down power lines. On Tuesday, May 20,2025, between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m., the video showed a powerful tornado forming in Lixu Community, Yudu Subdistrict, Xinyi City. Dark clouds churned overhead as the twister tore across the area, with visible sparks suggesting that electrical wires had been brought down in the chaos. The swirling column of wind stirred dust and debris, while frightened voices were heard in the background as the tornado intensified. According to on-site confirmation by staff from the Xinyi Meteorological Bureau, the tornado caused damage in parts of the city, particularly to a furniture factory housed in a metal structure. The video ended with the tornado moving further into the distance, leaving behind a trail of wreckage and anxious onlookers.

US: Significant Damage Reported in Kansas After Tornado-Producing Storm

Several tornadoes touched down in Kansas on Sunday, May 18, damaging homes, trees, and power lines as a powerful storm swept through the area. There are no reports of any injuries or deaths. This video was shot in Stockton, Kansas. According to the filmer, she was almost certain that the tree had been struck by lightning.

US: Severe Storm Spawns Multiple Tornadoes in Kansas 2

Several tornadoes touched down in Kansas on Sunday, May 18, damaging homes, trees, and power lines as a powerful storm swept through the area.

US: Severe Storm Spawns Multiple Tornadoes in Kansas

Several tornadoes touched down in Kansas on Sunday, May 18, damaging homes, trees, and power lines as a powerful storm swept through the area.

Spain: People Celebrate End of Nationwide Power Outage 3

Massive blackouts in Spain and Portugal left passengers stranded on trains and elevators, and millions without phone and internet coverage. However, power was restored to nearly 90% of both countries by early Tuesday, April 29.

Spain: People Celebrate End of Nationwide Power Outage 2

Massive blackouts in Spain and Portugal left passengers stranded on trains and elevators, and millions without phone and internet coverage. However, power was restored to nearly 90% of both countries by early Tuesday, April 29.

Spain: People Celebrate End of Nationwide Power Outage

Massive blackouts in Spain and Portugal left passengers stranded on trains and elevators, and millions without phone and internet coverage. However, power was restored to nearly 90% of both countries by early Tuesday, April 29. The video shows people in Madrid cheering as the electricity was restored.

Portugal: Nationwide Blackout Causes Panic Buying at Supermarkets

Massive power outages hit Spain, Portugal, and parts of France, causing flight cancellations and affecting transport, telephone lines, and traffic lights in major cities. Supermarkets closed, and people formed long lines to buy essentials such as canned food, long-life milk, and bottled water.

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: Tornado Touches Down In Scotts Valley, California, Injuring Several People

A tornado touched down in Scotts Valley near Santa Cruz, Northern California, on Saturday afternoon, December 14, flipping cars, knocking down power lines, and causing extensive damage, leaving several people injured.

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.

Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 5

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 4

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 3

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 2

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

Brazil: Powerful Storm Hits Sao Paulo, Leaving 7 Dead, 1.4 Million Homes Without Power 4

A powerful storm with wind gusts of more than 100 kph (62 mph) swept through Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Friday, October 11, leaving at least seven people dead. The storm knocked down power lines, leaving about 1.4 million homes without power, shutting down several airports, and interrupting water service in several areas.

Brazil: Powerful Storm Hits Sao Paulo, Leaving 7 Dead, 1.4 Million Homes Without Power 3

A powerful storm with wind gusts of more than 100 kph (62 mph) swept through Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Friday, October 11, leaving at least seven people dead. The storm knocked down power lines, leaving about 1.4 million homes without power, shutting down several airports, and interrupting water service in several areas.

Brazil: Powerful Storm Hits Sao Paulo, Leaving 7 Dead, 1.4 Million Homes Without Power 2

A powerful storm with wind gusts of more than 100 kph (62 mph) swept through Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Friday, October 11, leaving at least seven people dead. The storm knocked down power lines, leaving about 1.4 million homes without power, shutting down several airports, and interrupting water service in several areas.

Brazil: Powerful Storm Hits Sao Paulo, Leaving 7 Dead, 1.4 Million Homes Without Power

A powerful storm with wind gusts of more than 100 kph (62 mph) swept through Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Friday, October 11, leaving at least seven people dead. The storm knocked down power lines, leaving about 1.4 million homes without power, shutting down several airports, and interrupting water service in several areas.

Hurricane Milton Kills At Least 16 In Florida

Hurricane Milton Kills At Least 16 In Florida

A crew works on power lines that were pulled down by a tree that fell in Winter Garden, Florida, as Hurricane Milton crossed the state on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Photo by Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Damage from Hurricane Milton - FL

Damage from Hurricane Milton - FL

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Vehicles navigate the damage as access to Matlacha, Florida, is reduced to a one-lane bridge. Two years ago, Hurricane Ian gave little Matlacha, a colorful artist colony in southwest Florida, a formidable blow. Hurricane Milton just about finished it off. About 12 hours after Milton blew though, power lines were down, homes were damaged and residents were trying to remove debris on October 10, 2024. Photo by Carl Juste/Miami Herald/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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.

Canada: Tornado Touches Down In Ayr, Ontario, Leaving Trail Of Damage

A tornado touched down in Ayr, Ontario, on Saturday, August 17, knocking down trees and power lines and damaging homes and businesses.

Canada: Tornado Touches Down In Ayr, Ontario, Leaving Trail Of Damage 3

A tornado touched down in Ayr, Ontario, on Saturday, August 17, knocking down trees and power lines and damaging homes and businesses.

Canada: Tornado Touches Down In Ayr, Ontario, Leaving Trail Of Damage 2

A tornado touched down in Ayr, Ontario, on Saturday, August 17, knocking down trees and power lines and damaging homes and businesses.

Canada: Tornado Touches Down In Ayr, Ontario, Leaving Trail Of Damage 4

A tornado touched down in Ayr, Ontario, on Saturday, August 17, knocking down trees and power lines and damaging homes and businesses.

US: Powerful Thunderstorm Tears Through Northeast Colorado

A powerful thunderstorm tore through northeast Colorado on Tuesday, August 13, knocking down trees and power lines, causing flash flooding and damaging properties.

US: Powerful Thunderstorm Tears Through Northeast Colorado 2

A powerful thunderstorm tore through northeast Colorado on Tuesday, August 13, knocking down trees and power lines, causing flash flooding and damaging properties.