Large wedge tornado strikes the Huanggang–Ezhou area in China’s Hubei Province, causing extensive damage
A large wedge tornado struck the Huanggang–Ezhou area of Hubei Province, China, on July 6, 2026, during severe thunderstorms associated with the remnants of Typhoon Maysak. Numerous videos and photographs shared on Chinese social media appear to show a large condensation funnel moving through urban areas, while unconfirmed reports claim widespread damage, at least two fatalities, and hundreds of injuries.
Large wedge tornado moves toward Huanggang, Hubei Province, on July 6, 2026. Credit: Eric Wang
A large wedge tornado developed between Huanggang and Ezhou in Hubei Province on July 6, as severe convection spread across eastern China. Multiple videos and photographs shared on social media show a broad condensation funnel tracking toward densely populated areas before moving into Huanggang.
Unconfirmed reports circulating on social media state that at least two people were killed and hundreds were injured. However, no official casualty figures have been released by authorities.
Video footage shows the tornado intensified significantly while crossing a lake before continuing into the city. Two photographs show a broad wedge-shaped condensation funnel dominating the skyline, while additional videos capture extensive structural damage across the urban area.
Reports state widespread damage throughout downtown Huanggang, where hotels, hospitals, colleges, and numerous other buildings were damaged. Images circulating online show damaged roofs, shattered windows, collapsed facades and debris covering streets, although the full extent of the damage has not yet been independently verified.
Some storm observers have suggested the damage may be broadly consistent with an EF-2 to low-end EF-3 tornado on the Enhanced Fujita scale.
Reports suggest that several supercell thunderstorms remained active across eastern Hubei after the tornado, with environmental conditions still capable of producing additional tornadoes.
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