China: Children Nearly Hit by Sudden Water Tornado in Henan

On March 22, 2026, in Xinyang, Henan, China, a sudden water tornado formed on a calm pond and rushed toward a group of children playing nearby — then vanished within seconds. The children were unharmed.

US: Waterspout Seen Off Coastline of Carolinas Amid Marine Warning

A water spout was seen off the coastline of Carolinas on Thursday, August 14 amid a tornado and marine warnings. This video shows a waterspout that was touched down just off the coast of Myrtle Beach.

China: Massive Tornado strikes Wulanhada Volcano in Inner Mongolia

On August 4, 2025, a rare giant yellow tornado swept through Wulanhada Volcano Geopark in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, damaging power poles and temporary buildings. The massive funnel cloud, likened to a “dragon sucking water,” lasted about 20 minutes, but no casualties were reported.

China: Stunning Waterspout Forms Off Coast Of Hainan

On October 27, 2024, a breathtaking waterspout appeared off the west coast of Haikou, on Hainan Island in southern China. Dark clouds loomed over the sea as strong winds whipped across the water, forming a towering waterspout that rose from the ocean, connecting sea to sky like a colossal dragon. This awe-inspiring spectacle captivated onlookers, who paused in both fear and fascination, marveling at nature's incredible power in this dramatic display.

China: Waterspout Spotted Over Qinghai Lake

On October 9, 2024, a spectacular natural phenomenon was captured over Qinghai Lake in Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, located in northwestern China’s Qinghai Province. In the video, a thick layer of clouds hovered in the sky while a massive column of water shot straight from the lake's surface toward the clouds. This rare event, known as a waterspout, resembled a giant dragon playing in the water, as if linking the lake to the sky. Waterspouts are a type of tornado that forms over water, featuring a rapidly rotating funnel of wind driven by intense low pressure. The breathtaking scene left Chinese onlookers in awe of nature’s power and beauty.

China: Torrential Rain Causes Severe Flooding In Haikou, Hainan

Intense torrential rain struck Haikou, Hainan on May 17 causing severe flooding across the city. The video shows streets turning into rivers and vehicles soaked in deep water. Ms. Wu captured the moment when a bus was slowly navigating through the accumulated water, resembling a ship on the surface.

CAMBODIA-KAMPONG CHHNANG-NATIONAL ARBOR DAY-CELEBRATION

CAMBODIA-KAMPONG CHHNANG-NATIONAL ARBOR DAY-CELEBRATION

(230709) -- KAMPONG CHHNANG, July 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen (C) plants a tree in Kampong Chhnang province, Cambodia, July 9, 2023. Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni on Sunday stressed the importance of forest, saying that it is an invaluable natural resource for human lives and animals on the planet. Speaking at the annual national Arbor Day, or the tree planting day, here in the country's central part, the monarch said any forest loss would result in flood, tornado, lightning and drought, and deplete water reserves for the need of human beings and animals. (Photo by Sovannara/Xinhua)

CAMBODIA-KAMPONG CHHNANG-NATIONAL ARBOR DAY-CELEBRATION

CAMBODIA-KAMPONG CHHNANG-NATIONAL ARBOR DAY-CELEBRATION

(230709) -- KAMPONG CHHNANG, July 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni (C) plants a tree in Kampong Chhnang province, Cambodia, July 9, 2023. Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni on Sunday stressed the importance of forest, saying that it is an invaluable natural resource for human lives and animals on the planet. Speaking at the annual national Arbor Day, or the tree planting day, here in the country's central part, the monarch said any forest loss would result in flood, tornado, lightning and drought, and deplete water reserves for the need of human beings and animals. (Photo by Sovannara/Xinhua)

CAMBODIA-KAMPONG CHHNANG-NATIONAL ARBOR DAY-CELEBRATION

CAMBODIA-KAMPONG CHHNANG-NATIONAL ARBOR DAY-CELEBRATION

(230709) -- KAMPONG CHHNANG, July 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni (R, front) attends the national Arbor Day celebration in Kampong Chhnang province, Cambodia, July 9, 2023. Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni on Sunday stressed the importance of forest, saying that it is an invaluable natural resource for human lives and animals on the planet. Speaking at the annual national Arbor Day, or the tree planting day, here in the country's central part, the monarch said any forest loss would result in flood, tornado, lightning and drought, and deplete water reserves for the need of human beings and animals. (Photo by Sovannara/Xinhua)

Tornado forms in Tokyo Bay near Haneda airport

Tornado forms in Tokyo Bay near Haneda airport

TOKYO, Japan - Photo, taken at 6:05 p.m. Aug. 7 at Tokyo Heliport in the Shinkiba district, Koto Ward, shows a tornado forming in Tokyo Bay near Haneda airport. The tornado disappeared soon after with no casualties or damage reported, the Meteorological Agency said. The tornado, quite rare for Tokyo Bay, formed above the water about 25 kilometers east of Haneda airport, off Ichihara in Chiba Prefecture, around 5:50 p.m.

Tornado Hits Chicago Suburbs Woodridge

Tornado Hits Chicago Suburbs Woodridge

Antrien Fisher, Jennifer Fisher and Emily Cahill deliver water and White Castle burgers to neighbors who were cleaning up damaged homes Monday, June 21, 2021 after a tornado struck overnight in Woodridge, IL, USA. Photo by Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tornado forms in Tokyo Bay near Haneda airport

Tornado forms in Tokyo Bay near Haneda airport

TOKYO, Japan - Photo, taken at 6:05 p.m. Aug. 7 at Tokyo Heliport in the Shinkiba district, Koto Ward, shows a tornado forming in Tokyo Bay near Haneda airport. The tornado disappeared soon after with no casualties or damage reported, the Meteorological Agency said. The tornado, quite rare for Tokyo Bay, formed above the water about 25 kilometers east of Haneda airport, off Ichihara in Chiba Prefecture, around 5:50 p.m.