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Germany: Large Hail and Storm Batter Schleswig-Holstein

A severe thunderstorm cell dumped heavy rain and hail over Schleswig-Holstein on Monday evening, July 13, triggering more than 150 emergency callouts in the districts of Pinneberg and Steinburg.

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Canada: Hail, Strong Winds Hit Edmonton 2

Severe weather, including heavy rain, strong winds, and hail, battered Edmonton on Saturday afternoon, July 11, after a severe thunderstorm swept through the area, causing damage and power outages the previous day.

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Russia: Flash Flooding Hits St. Petersburg After Storm Dumps Half Month’s Rain in Hours

Flash flooding hit St. Petersburg on Saturday, July 11 after a storm dumped more than half the city's monthly rainfall in just a few hours.

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Canada: Hail, Strong Winds Hit Edmonton

Severe weather, including heavy rain, strong winds, and hail, battered Edmonton on Saturday afternoon, July 11, after a severe thunderstorm swept through the area, causing damage and power outages the previous day.

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China: Fierce Winds and Torrential Rain Hit Qingdao

Fierce winds and torrential rain battered Qingdao, Shandong, during a dangerous storm on July 6, 2026. Footage showed rain blown sideways by powerful gusts as visibility dropped and trees and roadside objects were battered.

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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: 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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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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Spain: Flash Floods Turn Streets Into Rivers Across La Rioja Region

Severe storms triggered flash flooding across Spain's La Rioja region on Sunday, turning streets into rivers and prompting authorities to activate emergency protocols as torrential rain overwhelmed drainage systems. The town of Haro was hit particularly hard, recording nearly 55 liters of rain per square meter in under an hour, flooding garages and businesses and submerging vehicles.

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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: Severe Storms Flood Boise Area With Hail and Rain, Prompting Disaster Declarations 2

Severe thunderstorms battered the Boise, Idaho area on Friday night, June 26, bringing winds exceeding 50 miles per hour, hail, and over an inch of rain in some areas, prompting Canyon County and the city of Caldwell to declare disaster emergencies. The storms left streets flooded with ice-covered water.

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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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US: Severe Storms Flood Boise Area With Hail and Rain, Prompting Disaster Declarations

Severe thunderstorms battered the Boise, Idaho area on Friday night, June 26, bringing winds exceeding 50 miles per hour, hail, and over an inch of rain in some areas, prompting Canyon County and the city of Caldwell to declare disaster emergencies. The storms left streets flooded with ice-covered water.

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US: Huge Shelf Cloud Rolls Into Chicago Ahead of Damaging Storm System

A huge shelf cloud moved into the Chicago area ahead of the powerful storm system that brought damaging winds, heavy rain, and widespread flooding on Wednesday, June 24.

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US: Severe Storm Turns Green Bay, Wisconsin Streets into Rivers

A severe storm struck Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, June 24, dumping more than 2 inches of rain and hail in under an hour, turning streets into rivers.

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US: Severe Storms Flood Philadelphia Streets

Severe storms swept through the Philadelphia region on Monday, June 22, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and flooding. A FIFA World Cup match between France and Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field was delayed for over two hours at halftime — the first weather-related mid-game delay in World Cup history. No injuries were reported.

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US: Storms Lash South Florida With Strong Winds, Heavy Rain and Hail

Storms swept through South Florida on Wednesday, June 24, creating low visibility conditions with strong winds, heavy rain, and hail.

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US: Heavy Rains Trigger Flash Flooding in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Heavy rains have hit Tulsa, Oklahoma, causing flash flooding on Tuesday, June 23.

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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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US: Strong Storms Bring Rain and Damaging Winds to Kansas

Strong storms moved through Kansas on Saturday night into Sunday, bringing heavy rain and damaging winds. Downed trees and power lines were reported in northwest Kansas.

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France: Violent Storms Bring Golf Ball-Sized Hail to Normandy Departments

Violent storms swept through the Eure and Seine-Maritime departments of northern France on Friday, June 19, bringing lightning, torrential rain, strong gusts, and hail. Golf ball-sized hailstones — approximately 5 centimeters in diameter or larger — pelted several municipalities across both departments, causing damage.

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US: Power Flashes Captured Amid Severe Storm Battering Kentucky

Two waves of severe storms and heavy rain hit Kentucky from Wednesday night, June 17, to Thursday, June 18, with a flood watch issued for the northern half of the state.

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US: Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Batter South Padre Island, Texas

Strong winds and heavy rain battered South Padre Island, Texas, in the early hours of Tuesday, June 16. The footage was captured as a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico was being monitored by forecasters.

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US: Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding Near Waco, Texas, Cars Stranded

Heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding in the Waco area of central Texas on Sunday night, June 14. Central and southern McLennan County recorded the highest totals, with rainfall estimated between three and five inches. Multiple vehicles were stranded in floodwaters on southbound I-35 between Waco and Hewitt, prompting rescue operations by first responders.

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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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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: Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Batter Iowa as Severe Storms Sweep Midwest

Severe storms swept through Iowa and neighboring states on Thursday, June 11, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of customers and spawning multiple tornadoes across the region.

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US: Heavy Rain and High Winds Batter Chicago Area in Severe Storm 3

Heavy rainfall and strong winds slammed the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms moved in. Downed trees and power outages were reported.

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Canada: Severe Storm Brings Tornado and Mass Power Outages to Southern Manitoba 3

A severe storm system swept through southern Manitoba on Tuesday night, June 9, leaving more than 25,000 customers without power, including nearly 17,000 in Winnipeg. A tornado was reported near Ste. Anne.

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US: Heavy Rain and High Winds Batter Chicago Area in Severe Storm 2

Heavy rainfall and strong winds slammed the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms moved in. Downed trees and power outages were reported.

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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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US: Heavy Rain and High Winds Batter Chicago Area in Severe Storm

Heavy rainfall and strong winds slammed the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms moved in. Downed trees and power outages were reported.

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Canada: Severe Storm Brings Tornado and Mass Power Outages to Southern Manitoba 2

A severe storm system swept through southern Manitoba on Tuesday night, June 9, leaving more than 25,000 customers without power, including nearly 17,000 in Winnipeg. A tornado was reported near Ste. Anne.

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China: Police Rescue Driver Trapped in Car amid Heavy Street Flooding

Heavy rain caused severe street flooding in Guiyang, Guizhou province, southwestern China, on June 8, 2026, leaving one driver trapped inside a vehicle surrounded by water. Traffic police arrived and opened the car door, safely helping the driver out. In some areas, floodwater reached chest level.

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US: Severe Storms Batter Kansas With Damaging Winds Overnight 4

Severe storms swept through Kansas overnight, bringing damaging winds, downed trees, and power outages.

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US: Severe Storms Batter Kansas With Damaging Winds Overnight

Severe storms swept through Kansas overnight, bringing damaging winds, downed trees, and power outages.

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China: Heavy Downpour Turns Streets Into Waterlogged Scenes in Langfang, Hebei

This is the shocking moment that a torrential rainstorm battered Langfang in China, flooding city roads as sheets of rain poured down and turned the streets into waterlogged scenes. On June 4, 2026, in Langfang, Hebei, the video captured heavy rain lashing the city as water covered the road surface. Rain poured down with great force, while the flooded streets reflected the scale of the downpour.

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US: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Hit North Little Rock, Arkansas

Heavy rain and strong winds swept through North Little Rock on Sunday, June 7, with reports of reduced visibility in the Rockwater Village neighborhood.

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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: 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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Canada: Shoppers Take Shelter at Costco During Tornado-Warned Storm in Ontario

Severe thunderstorms swept through parts of Ontario, Canada, on May 18 and 19, killing one person near Huntsville and causing widespread damage including downed trees and power outages. Tornado warnings were issued in southwestern Ontario, including Hamilton and London, prompting widespread emergency alerts. This video shows shoppers taking shelter inside South London Costco as strong winds and rain battered the area.

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US: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Move Through Iowa

Heavy rain and strong winds moved through Iowa on Monday, May 18.

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China: Torrential Rain, Hail, and Strong Winds Batter Zibo, Shandong

Torrential rain, strong winds, and hail swept through Zibo, Shandong, on May 6, 2026, flooding streets and reducing visibility across the city during a powerful convective storm.

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US: Powerful Storms Bring Rain, Hail and Flooding to Central Florida 3

Powerful storms swept through Central Florida on Tuesday, May 12, bringing widespread rain, hail, and flooding with severe thunderstorm warnings issued for multiple counties. A tornado warning was issued for Pasco County in the afternoon. National Weather Service later confirmed two tornadoes touch down in the county.

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US: Powerful Storms Bring Rain, Hail and Flooding to Central Florida 2

Powerful storms swept through Central Florida on Tuesday, May 12, bringing widespread rain, hail, and flooding with severe thunderstorm warnings issued for multiple counties.

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US: Strong Winds and Driving Rain Hit Myrtle Beach as Cold Front Moves Through

Strong winds and heavy driving rain lashed Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Sunday, May 11, as a cold front moved through the area, reducing visibility and whipping trees amid severe weather conditions.