Tornadoes of 2025

Tornadoes also develop occasionally in southern Canada during the Northern Hemisphere's summer and somewhat regularly at other times of the year across Europe, Asia, and Australia.

[1] According to the European Severe Storms Laboratory, there have been 38 confirmed reports of tornadoes and waterspouts in Europe and the Mediterranean basin so far in 2025, resulting in one injury.

Interacting with the pre-established cold temperatures, the system's warm front was predicted to generate severe thunderstorms across Dixie Alley, prompting a warning from the National Weather Service for tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds.

[3][15][16][17] Storm Garoé made landfall in Spain and Portugal on January 21, bringing strong winds, torrential rain, and spawning tornadoes and waterspouts in coastal areas.

Waterspouts were also reported off the coast of Greece and Türkiye as part of a separate storm, one of which made landfall but caused no damage.

A significant tornado impacted Holywell and Quintrell Downs, destroying a holiday park, snapping many trees, and causing roof damage to homes.

[3][20] A low-pressure system organized to the west of New Zealand, bringing very strong winds, heavy rain, and very active thunderstorms to the North Island.

The tornado tracked at least 4km through the town, causing significant damage to brick structures, some of which had multiple exterior walls collapsed.