At least 78 people have died in severe flooding across South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, following a cold front that struck the region beginning June 7, 2025. Emergency crews remain active as of June 13, with the death toll expected to rise.
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) as M6.1 hit the Kuril Islands at 18:35 UTC on June 13, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). USGS and EMSC are reporting the same magnitude and depth.
The first named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, Wutip, made landfall along the coast of Dongfang City at around 23:00 local time (LT) on June 13, 2025. Heavy rains of over 300 mm (12 inches) are forecast for the affected regions as the storm makes its way for a second landfall over Guangdong.
A fast-moving wildfire burned 1 400 ha (3 500 acres) near The Dalles, Oregon, on June 11 and 12, 2025, destroying at least 20 homes. Strong winds and dry conditions kept the fire 0% contained, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate.
At least 5 people have been reported dead, while 2 remain missing in San Antonio following severe storms on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Widespread flooding was reported across the state, with Matagorda County declaring a state of disaster.
A chemical leak at the Red Diamond explosives plant in Vinton County, Ohio, on the morning of June 11, 2025, released a large nitrogen oxide gas cloud into the air. The incident led to temporary evacuations, a flight restriction, and a public health advisory, though no injuries or contamination have been reported so far.
Tropical Storm Wutip, the first named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, is tracking toward Hainan and is forecast to make landfall on Friday, June 13, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
Heavy rainfall from June 9 to June 12, 2025, caused widespread flooding and infrastructure damage across Trinidad, leading authorities to issue a high-level flood warning for the Caroni River and adjacent areas.
A state of disaster was declared for the city of Sabinal in Uvalde County, Texas on June 11, 2025, following intense storms that caused widespread damage. The National Weather Service stated that the damage was most likely caused by straight-line winds, not a tornado.
An EF-2 tornado touched down in eastern Erie County, Pennsylvania, at 17:49 LT (21:49 UTC) on June 9, 2025, producing estimated peak winds of 185 km/h (115 mph), a maximum width of 137 m (150 yards), and a path length of 1.7 km (1.06 miles). The tornado caused structural damage to two barns, killed livestock, and moderately damaged a nearby home before dissipating in a wooded area. No human injuries or fatalities were reported.
