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Germany: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail to Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Severe thunderstorms struck the Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, Germany, on Friday, May 29, with authorities issuing warnings of strong winds, heavy rainfall, and hail. Flooded roads and fallen trees were reported in several areas across the region.

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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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Canada: Severe Thunderstorms Kill One and Cause Widespread Damage Across 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, prompting widespread emergency alerts.

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

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: Severe Thunderstorms With Intense Hail Hit Central Oklahoma

Severe thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 70 mph and intense hail moved across central Oklahoma on Friday, May 8, prompting multiple National Weather Service warnings.

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US: Severe Storms Sweep Alabama, Prompting Tornado Warnings

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for central Alabama on Wednesday, May 6 as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moved through the region. Forecasters warned of golf-ball-sized hail, damaging winds and flying debris. A broader tornado watch remained in effect for most of the state through Wednesday night.

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US: Severe Storms Sweep Alabama, Prompting Tornado Warnings 2

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for central Alabama on Wednesday, May 6 as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moved through the region. Forecasters warned of golf-ball-sized hail, damaging winds and flying debris. A broader tornado watch remained in effect for most of the state through Wednesday night.

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US: Severe Hailstorms Pound Northwest Arkansas with Baseball-Sized Hail and Gusty Winds 2

Severe hailstorms battered Northwest Arkansas with baseball-sized hail on Tuesday, April 28. Damaging winds reached 75 mph and tornado warnings were issued across several counties.

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US: Severe Hailstorms Pound Northwest Arkansas with Baseball-Sized Hail and Gusty Winds

Severe hailstorms battered Northwest Arkansas with baseball-sized hail on Tuesday, April 28. Damaging winds reached 75 mph and tornado warnings were issued across several counties.

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US: Tornadoes Spotted Near Foraker, Oklahoma

Tornadoes were spotted a few miles west-southwest of Foraker, Oklahoma on Sunday, April 26 as severe weather with tornado warnings and watches continued for several days in the state.

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US: Cold Front Brings Hail and Tornado Warnings to Nebraska

A cold front moved through Nebraska on Thursday, April 23, bringing tornado threats and hail to the state. This video shows hail falling in Lincoln.

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US: Thunderstorm Brings Hail, High Winds, and Power Outages to Middle Tennessee 2

A thunderstorm brought downpours, hail, and gusty winds to Middle Tennessee on Thursday evening, April 16 as severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for multiple counties in the region. Widespread power outages, downed trees, and utility lines were also reported. This video shows strong winds whipping up dust and debris in Goodlettsville.

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US: Power Flashes Spotted in Hermitage Amid Severe Storms in Middle Tennessee

A thunderstorm brought downpours, hail, and gusty winds to Middle Tennessee on Thursday evening, April 16, as severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for multiple counties in the region. Widespread power outages, downed trees, and utility lines were also reported. This video shows power flashes spotted in Hermitage in Nashville.

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US: Large Hail Pelts Northeast Ohio 4

Severe storms hit Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, April 15, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and large hail. Trees, power lines, homes, and vehicles were damaged across the region. Thousands lost power, and flooding was reported in several areas. Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued throughout the afternoon and evening.

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US: Large Hail Pelts Northeast Ohio 3

Severe storms hit Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, April 15, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and large hail. Trees, power lines, homes, and vehicles were damaged across the region. Thousands lost power, and flooding was reported in several areas. Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued throughout the afternoon and evening.

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US: Large Hail Pelts Northeast Ohio 2

Severe storms hit Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, April 15, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and large hail. Trees, power lines, homes, and vehicles were damaged across the region. Thousands lost power, and flooding was reported in several areas. Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued throughout the afternoon and evening.

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US: Large Hail Pelts Northeast Ohio

Severe storms hit Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, April 15, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and large hail. Trees, power lines, homes, and vehicles were damaged across the region. Thousands lost power, and flooding was reported in several areas. Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued throughout the afternoon and evening.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail to California’s Central Valley

Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for parts of California's Central Valley on Friday, April 10. Severe thunderstorms were spotted across the region, and quarter- to ping pong-sized hail was reported.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail to California’s Central Valley 2

Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for parts of California's Central Valley on Friday, April 10. Severe thunderstorms were spotted across the region, and quarter- to ping pong-sized hail was reported.

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US: Powerful Storms Batter Oklahoma, Bringing Heavy Rain and Tornado Warnings 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through Oklahoma on Friday, April 3, bringing tornado warnings, flash flood warnings, and wind gusts of up to 70 mph that left thousands of customers without power across the region. A possible tornado formed near OKC Will Rogers International Airport, prompting evacuation of its terminal.

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US: Tornado Sirens Blare as Severe Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma

Severe thunderstorms swept through Oklahoma on Friday, April 3, bringing tornado warnings, flash flood warnings, and wind gusts of up to 70 mph that left thousands of customers without power across the region. A possible tornado formed near OKC Will Rogers International Airport, prompting evacuation of its terminal. This video shows tornado sirens blaring in Moore.

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US: Tornado Sirens Blare as Severe Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through Oklahoma on Friday, April 3, bringing tornado warnings, flash flood warnings, and wind gusts of up to 70 mph that left thousands of customers without power across the region. A possible tornado formed near OKC Will Rogers International Airport, prompting evacuation of its terminal. This video shows tornado sirens blaring near OKC Will Rogers International Airport.

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US: Powerful Storms Batter Oklahoma, Bringing Heavy Rain and Tornado Warnings

Severe thunderstorms swept through Oklahoma on Friday, April 3, bringing tornado warnings, flash flood warnings, and wind gusts of up to 70 mph that left thousands of customers without power across the region. A possible tornado formed near OKC Will Rogers International Airport, prompting evacuation of its terminal.

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US: Possible Tornado Spotted in Tazewell County as Severe Storms Batter Central Illinois

The National Weather Service issued tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings as severe storms swept through Central Illinois for a second straight night on Friday, April 3, bringing tornado sightings, hail, and flash flooding to the region. This video shows a possible tornado spotted in Delavan, Tazewell County.

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US: Intense Lightning Strikes Northern Ohio as Severe Storms Sweep Through 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through northern Ohio on Tuesday, March 31, bringing intense lightning, gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain that downed trees and power lines, leaving thousands of customers without power. Tornado warnings were issued for parts of the area as damaging winds of 60 to 70 mph raced across the region.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail, Damaging Winds and Tornado Threat to Midwest 3

Severe thunderstorms swept across the Midwest on Thursday, March 26, 2026, bringing large hail, damaging winds, and tornado threats to Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The National Weather Service issued watches and warnings across the region. Hail as large as baseball-sized was reported in some areas, while wind gusts reached up to 75 mph in parts of Central Illinois. Tornado watches were also issued for parts of Ohio. By midnight, the storms began to exit the region, leaving behind localized flooding and a sharp drop in temperatures.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail, Damaging Winds and Tornado Threat to Midwest 2

Severe thunderstorms swept across the Midwest on Thursday, March 26, 2026, bringing large hail, damaging winds, and tornado threats to Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The National Weather Service issued watches and warnings across the region. Hail as large as baseball-sized was reported in some areas, while wind gusts reached up to 75 mph in parts of Central Illinois. Tornado watches were also issued for parts of Ohio. By midnight, the storms began to exit the region, leaving behind localized flooding and a sharp drop in temperatures.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail, Damaging Winds and Tornado Threat to Midwest

Severe thunderstorms swept across the Midwest on Thursday, March 26, 2026, bringing large hail, damaging winds, and tornado threats to Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The National Weather Service issued watches and warnings across the region. Hail as large as baseball-sized was reported in some areas, while wind gusts reached up to 75 mph in parts of Central Illinois. Tornado watches were also issued for parts of Ohio. By midnight, the storms began to exit the region, leaving behind localized flooding and a sharp drop in temperatures.

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US: Overnight Severe Storm Batters Kentucky, Downing Trees and Damaging Structures

An overnight severe storm fueled by high winds left thousands of Kentucky residents without power on Monday, March 16, with tornado watches and warnings issued across much of the state. Fallen trees and structural damage were reported across the state, though no injuries were recorded.

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US: Large Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 5

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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US: Lightning Illuminates Sky Over Paulsboro as Severe Thunderstorm Hits Part of NJ

Some areas of New Jersey were under severe thunderstorm warnings Wednesday night, March 11, as strong storm cells swept across the region. Forecasters said the storms could produce small hail and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. The video captures lightning lighting up the night sky in Paulsboro.

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US: Large Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 4

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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US: Large Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 3

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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US: Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 2

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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US: Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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US: Storm Damage in Bloomington After Tornado-Warned Storm

Much of southern Indiana, including Indianapolis, was under a tornado watch Thursday evening, February 19, with at least 12 warnings issued as severe storms moved through the region. Storm damage was reported in Bloomington, where homes, a bank, and the county airport sustained damage, and power outages and downed lines were also reported. This video shows damage to buildings and power lines, with debris scattered on the ground near 3415 W. Third St. in Bloomington.

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US: Sirens Blare as Storms Trigger Tornado Watch Across Southern Indiana 4

Much of southern Indiana, including Indianapolis, was under a tornado watch Thursday evening, February 19, with at least 12 warnings issued as severe storms moved through the region. Storm damage was reported in Bloomington, where homes, a bank, and the county airport sustained damage, and power outages and downed lines were reported. The video was shot from the Echo Park apartments on the south side of Bloomington, looking north.

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US: Sirens Blare as Storms Trigger Tornado Watch Across Southern Indiana

Much of southern Indiana, including Indianapolis, was under a tornado watch Thursday evening, February 19, with at least 12 warnings issued as severe storms moved through the region. Storm damage was reported in Bloomington, where homes, a bank, and the county airport sustained damage, and power outages and downed lines were reported.

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US: Sirens Blare as Storms Trigger Tornado Watch Across Southern Indiana 2

Much of southern Indiana, including Indianapolis, was under a tornado watch Thursday evening, February 19, with at least 12 warnings issued as severe storms moved through the region. Storm damage was reported in Bloomington, where homes, a bank, and the county airport sustained damage, and power outages and downed lines were reported.

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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: Storm Bram Triggers Amber and Yellow Warnings for Wind and Rain

Storm Bram brought strong winds and very heavy rain to northern and western parts of the UK, with Yellow and amber warnings issued on Tuesday, December 9.

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US: Severe Tornado Hits Harris County, Texas, Damaging 100+ Homes 2

A tornado struck Harris County, Texas, on Monday, November 24, damaging over 100 homes in the Houston area. No injuries were reported. The storm, caused by severe supercell thunderstorms, ripped off roofs and scattered debris, prompting a tornado watch and severe thunderstorm warnings from the National Weather Service.

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US: Powerful Atmospheric River Brings Major Flood Threat to California 3

A powerful atmospheric river slammed California, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that elevated the flash flood threat to Level 3. Evacuation warnings have been issued for vulnerable areas near recent burn scars from wildfires, as the storm is expected to bring several months' worth of rain in the span of just a few days.

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US: Powerful Atmospheric River Brings Major Flood Threat to California 2

A powerful atmospheric river began slamming California, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that elevated the flash flood threat to Level 3. Evacuation warnings have been issued for vulnerable areas near recent burn scars from wildfires, as the storm is expected to bring several months' worth of rain in the span of just a few days.

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US: Powerful Atmospheric River Brings Major Flood Threat to California

A powerful atmospheric river began slamming California, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that elevated the flash flood threat to Level 3. Evacuation warnings have been issued for vulnerable areas near recent burn scars from wildfires, as the storm is expected to bring several months' worth of rain in the span of just a few days.

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China: Powerful Wind Bends Trees and Knocks Over Scooters in Guangzhou

A storm with gusty winds and heavy rainfall battered Guangzhou, Guangdong, on September 17. This video shows trees bent nearly to a right angle amid the severe weather, while several scooters were knocked to the ground.