Flash floods kill 2 people in New Jersey as record rains batter New York
Flash floods triggered by heavy rain killed two people in Plainfield, New Jersey between July 14 and 15, 2025, after their vehicle was swept into Cedar Brook.
Man injured after reported tornado hits Tauranga Bay Holiday Park, Northland
A reported tornado damaged multiple caravans and injured one man at Tauranga Bay Holiday Park, Northland, on July 15, 2025. One campervan was overturned with a man trapped inside, while another was completely destroyed, according to eyewitnesses.
Sudden eruption produces dense ash plume at Erta Ale volcano, Ethiopia
A sudden explosive eruption at Erta Ale volcano in Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression produced a dense ash plume on the morning of July 15, 2025, interrupting its recent phase of steady lava activity.
Large firenado forms over Deer Creek Fire near La Sal, Utah
A large fire vortex, or firenado, formed over the Deer Creek Fire near La Sal, Utah, on July 12, 2025, amid rapidly intensifying wildfire conditions. The vortex damaged a fire engine and prompted the temporary withdrawal of fire crews.
Multiple vehicles stranded during Flash Flood Emergency in Colonial Heights and Petersburg, Virginia
Flash floods triggered by intense rainfall prompted a Flash Flood Emergency for Colonial Heights and Petersburg on July 14, 2025, as 51–76 mm (2–3 inches) of rain fell within two hours, submerging roads and stranding vehicles across Central Virginia.
Fast-moving landspout strikes Franktown, Colorado, damaging multiple businesses
A fast-moving landspout touched down near Highway 86 and Burning Tree Drive in Franktown, Colorado at around 14:30 local time (LT) on July 14, 2025, damaging three buildings and several vehicles. No injuries were reported.
Critical fire weather, red flag warnings issued for parts of Nevada, Idaho, and Utah
Red flag warnings are in effect across parts of Nevada, Idaho, and Utah on July 15, 2025, due to strong winds, dry fuels, low humidity, and scattered dry thunderstorms.
Record rainfall triggers flash floods across Tri-State area, state of emergency declared in New Jersey
Flash floods triggered by record-breaking rainfall swept across the Tri-State area on July 14, 2025, prompting a State of Emergency in New Jersey and causing widespread damage to infrastructure, mass transit, and homes.
Typhoon Nari makes historic landfall over Hokkaido, Japan
Typhoon Nari made a historic landfall over Cape Erimo in Japan on July 15, 2025, as the first typhoon to make landfall over Japan’s northern main island since 2016 and the first to make landfall in Hokkaido during July since records began. It was the fifth named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season.
Severe thunderstorms cause major flooding and power outages in eastern Ontario and southern Quebec, Canada
Severe thunderstorms impacted eastern Ontario and southern Quebec, Canada on July 13, 2025, producing up to 100 mm (3.9 inches) of rain in 90 minutes, flash floods, wind gusts up to 90 km/h (56 mph), and widespread power outages affecting more than 60 000 customers.
