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China: Chicken Survives Sudden Storm That Tears Roof Panels Away

On May 4, 2026, in Heilongjiang, located in northeastern China, a video recorded a quiet rural courtyard moments before strong wind arrived. A chicken was walking calmly across the yard. Suddenly, powerful gusts swept through the area. Dust rose from the ground, and metal roof panels were blown down, leaving the room and yard in disorder. The wind passed quickly, and the ground looked almost swept clean afterward. Despite the chaos, the chicken was still unharmed. After the gusts eased, the chick flapped its wings and ran back indoors.

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US: Destructive EF-2 Tornado Tears Through Lena, Illinois, Causing Widespread Damage

An EF-2 tornado struck Lena, Illinois, on Friday, April 17, causing significant damage to trees and homes, including several houses that lost their entire roof structure. No fatalities or serious injuries were reported, though thousands of customers were left without power in Stephenson County.

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RECAP: Tornadoes, Flooding, and Large Hail Batter Midwest in Multi-Day Outbreak

A powerful severe weather system swept through the U.S. Midwest and Great Lakes region on April 14–15, bringing tornadoes, giant hail, damaging winds, and widespread flooding to multiple states. Michigan was among the hardest hit, with the Ann Arbor area reporting building collapses, downed power lines, and thousands of customers without electricity. In Milwaukee, heavy rains on Wednesday evening prompted the closure of Interstate 43 and left streets impassable across the city. At American Family Field, rain leaked through the retractable roof during the Milwaukee Brewers game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

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US: High Winds Batter Chicago Area, Bringing Widespread Damage

On Friday, March 13, strong winds swept through the Chicago area, knocking out power to thousands of customers, tearing the roof off of a north suburban school, downing trees, and causing flight delays, while a High Wind Warning remained in effect throughout much of the day. This video shows a vehicle that was overturned by strong winds on I-57 south of Kankakee.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 6

Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 224 people as it struck central Philippines, with Cebu province suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In some areas of Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level. A state of calamity has been declared in the province to expedite emergency response as rescue operations continue.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Leaves Devastation in Cebu

Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 188 people as it struck central Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 5

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 4

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 3

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

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Subsidized Homes Fail Wind Test - Indonesia

Several houses seen suffered complete roof collapses due to severe extreme weather conditions marked by heavy rain and flooding in the USU Residence III subsidized housing complex located in Patumbak, Deli Serdang, Indonesia, on Friday, September 26, 2025. The extensive damage suffered by many homes raises significant concerns about the quality and structural resilience of subsidized housing in the face of strong winds. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Subsidized Homes Fail Wind Test - Indonesia

Amid pouring rain and flooding, a motorcyclist passes a completely collapsed roof in the USU Residence III subsidized housing complex, Patumbak, Deli Serdang, Indonesia on Friday, September 26, 2025. The severe damage suffered by dozens of houses raises serious questions about the quality and resilience of subsidized building structures to strong winds. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Subsidized Homes Fail Wind Test - Indonesia

Amid pouring rain and flooding, a motorcyclist passes a completely collapsed roof in the USU Residence III subsidized housing complex, Patumbak, Deli Serdang, Indonesia on Friday, September 26, 2025. The severe damage suffered by dozens of houses raises serious questions about the quality and resilience of subsidized building structures to strong winds. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Subsidized Homes Fail Wind Test - Indonesia

Amid pouring rain and flooding, a motorcyclist passes a completely collapsed roof in the USU Residence III subsidized housing complex, Patumbak, Deli Serdang, Indonesia on Friday, September 26, 2025. The severe damage suffered by dozens of houses raises serious questions about the quality and resilience of subsidized building structures to strong winds. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Subsidized Homes Fail Wind Test - Indonesia

Several houses seen suffered complete roof collapses due to severe extreme weather conditions marked by heavy rain and flooding in the USU Residence III subsidized housing complex located in Patumbak, Deli Serdang, Indonesia, on Friday, September 26, 2025. The extensive damage suffered by many homes raises significant concerns about the quality and structural resilience of subsidized housing in the face of strong winds. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Leaves Widespread Damage Across Prefectures

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m. Fallen trees, landslides, and roof damage, among other destruction, were reported across multiple prefectures.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 13

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 10

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 9

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 7

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 8

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 5

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 6

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 4

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 2

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 3

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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Response effort to Russian drone strike in Kharkiv

The roof of a dental clinic damaged by a massive Russian drone attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine, on March 1, 2025 (Photo by Viacheslav Madiievskyi/Ukrinform)

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Response effort to Russian drone strike in Kharkiv

The roof of a dental clinic damaged by a massive Russian drone attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine, on March 1, 2025 (Photo by Viacheslav Madiievskyi/Ukrinform)

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Response effort to Russian drone strike in Kharkiv

The roof of a city hospital damaged as a result of a massive Russian drone attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine, on March 1, 2025 (Photo by Viacheslav Madiievskyi/Ukrinform)

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Storm Éowyn – Devastating Winds Cause Widespread Roof Damage

Storm Éowyn battered parts of the UK and Ireland on Friday, 24 January, with winds exceeding 100 MPH. The storm prompted rare red warnings in both countries, leaving one man dead in Raphoe, County Donegal. This video captures the roof of a pool facility in Stevenston, Scotland being torn off by Éowyn's powerful winds.

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Storm Éowyn – Devastating Winds Cause Widespread Roof Damage 2

Storm Éowyn battered parts of the UK and Ireland on Friday, 24 January, with winds exceeding 100 MPH. The storm prompted rare red warnings in both countries, leaving one man dead in Raphoe, County Donegal. This video captures the roof of a house in Renfrew, Scotland being torn off by Éowyn's powerful winds.

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Aftermath of Russian shelling in Yasnohirka village in eastern Ukraine

YASNOHIRKA, UKRAINE - JANUARY 23, 2025 - A roof is damaged by the Russian shelling, Yasnohirka village, Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine.

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US: Bryant Park Holiday Market Reopens After Fire Damages Booths

The Bryant Park Winter Village in Manhattan reopened on Saturday, December 28, following a fire at the Holiday Market in the park on Friday morning. The fire destroyed three food booths, slightly damaged an adjacent kiosk, and caused minor heat damage to the ice skating rink’s roof.

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China: Crows Darken Skies Of Chifeng In Rare Gathering In Inner Mongolia

On the evening of October 26, 2024, a swarm of crows gathered above Chifeng City Hospital in Inner Mongolia, with some birds perched on the roof. This unusual phenomenon has occurred before in the area, with local officials attributing it to the "urban heat island effect" that attracts the crows. Experts warn that crow droppings can damage vehicles and clothing. The event ended without incident, but authorities continue to monitor the situation.

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Taiwan: Aftermath Of Deadly Typhoon Kong-Rey 2

Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taitung, southeastern Taiwan, on Halloween afternoon, October 31, causing extensive damage and leaving at least two people dead. The video shows the collapsed wall of a restaurant in Taipei's Beitou district.

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Taiwan: Aftermath Of Deadly Typhoon Kong-Rey

Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taitung, southeastern Taiwan, on Halloween afternoon, October 31, causing extensive damage and leaving at least two people dead. The video shows the collapsed wall of a restaurant in Taipei's Beitou district.

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US: Hurricane Milton Tears Roof Off Tropicana Field In Devastating Strike 3

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, on Wednesday, October 9, as a Category 3 storm. Milton brought high winds, ripping off the roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

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US: Hurricane Milton Causes Major Flooding Across Florida 3

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, on Wednesday, October 9, as a Category 3 storm. It brought widespread destruction across the state, resulting in flooding, power outages, and damaged buildings. According to reports, at least 16 deaths have been linked to the hurricane, and nearly three million customers are without power.

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US: Hurricane Milton Causes Major Flooding Across Florida 2

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, on Wednesday, October 9, as a Category 3 storm. It brought widespread destruction across the state, resulting in flooding, power outages, and damaged buildings. According to reports, at least 16 deaths have been linked to the hurricane, and nearly three million customers are without power.

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US: Hurricane Milton Tears Roof Off Tropicana Field In Devastating Strike 2

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, on Wednesday, October 9, as a Category 3 storm. Milton brought high winds, ripping off the roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

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Damage from Hurricane Milton - FL

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - An aerial drone view of Tropicana Field with the roof shredded after Hurricane Milton with downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, in the background on October 10, 2024. Photo by Dirk Shadd/Tampa Bay Times/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Hurricane Milton Causes Major Flooding Across Florida

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, on Wednesday, October 9, as a Category 3 storm. It caused significant destruction across Florida, including flooding, power outages, and damaged buildings. According to reports, at least 14 deaths are linked to the hurricane. Nearly three million customers remained without power on Thursday evening.

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US: Hurricane Milton Tears Roof Off Tropicana Field In Devastating Strike

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, on Wednesday, October 9, as a Category 3 storm. Milton brought high winds, ripping off the roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

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US: Severe Storms Strike Indiana, At Least Two Tornadoes Confirmed

Severe storms hit Indiana on Sunday evening, September 22, with at least two confirmed tornadoes. One touched down near Yorktown, while another occurred in Portland. There were no injuries, but damage, including a ripped-off roof, was reported.

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France: Gas Cylinder Explosion Causes Fire On Roof Of Building Near Paris Porte D’Ivry Station 2

Two gas cylinders apparently exploded, triggering a fire on the roof of a 6-story building under construction near the Porte d'Ivry metro station in Paris' 13th arrondissement. One firefighter sustained a minor injury, and nearby residents were evacuated.

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France: Gas Cylinder Explosion Causes Fire On Roof Of Building Near Paris Porte D’Ivry Station 3

Two gas cylinders apparently exploded, triggering a fire on the roof of a 6-story building under construction near the Porte d'Ivry metro station in Paris' 13th arrondissement. One firefighter sustained a minor injury, and nearby residents were evacuated.

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France: Gas Cylinder Explosion Causes Fire On Roof Of Building Near Paris Porte D’Ivry Station

Two gas cylinders apparently exploded, triggering a fire on the roof of a 6-story building under construction near the Porte d'Ivry metro station in Paris' 13th arrondissement. One firefighter sustained a minor injury, and nearby residents were evacuated.

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Japan: Typhoon Bebinca Leaves Trail Of Damage In Amami, Kagoshima

Typhoon Bebinca, locally called Typhoon No. 13, hit Amami, Kagoshima on Saturday, September 14. It left trail of damage including blown off roof. A maximum instantaneous wind speed of 31.1 meters was recorded at 9 pm on the 14th.

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Japan: Possible Tornado Causes Four Injuries In Miyazaki

Four people were injured after a possible tornado occurred in Sadowara, Miyazaki City, southern Japan on Wednesday, August 28 at about 2:00 p.m. An overturned car and damage to a roof were reported. This video, recorded at 1:54 p.m., shows debris flying in Sadowara amid windy conditions. The video owner said, "I could see a cloud engulfing things the whole time I was driving on the highway".

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Russian drone attack on residential area in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - AUGUST 27, 2024 - A man repairs the roof of a house destroyed after a Russian Shahed drone fell in a residential area in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.