Powerful unseasonal storm injures two in Alexandria, Egypt
A powerful storm swept through Alexandria, Egypt, on May 31, 2025, injuring at least two people after strong winds caused part of a building to collapse on their vehicle.
Flash floods kill over 150 in Mokwa, Nigeria
Flash floods in Mokwa, Niger State, central Nigeria, have killed at least 150 people and displaced over 3 000, with rescue operations ongoing. Torrential rains and a dam collapse from May 28 to 29 caused widespread destruction in the commercial hub.
EF-2 tornado injures two in Henry County, Georgia
A tornado touched down in Henry County, Georgia on May 29, 2025, injuring a father and his 18-year-old son. The son remains in ICU with critical injuries. The tornado destroyed their home and one other, while 11 additional structures sustained minor to moderate damage.
Damaging tornado strikes St. Johns County, Florida
A tornado touched down in St. Johns County, Florida, on May 29, 2025, near SR9B and St. Johns Parkway, causing significant damage to trees, power lines, and structures. The National Weather Service (NWS) is conducting a survey to assess the tornado’s strength and path, with no injuries reported.
Record-breaking May rainfall in eastern and southern United States
A stalled low-pressure system has drenched the eastern and southern U.S. throughout May, breaking rainfall records in multiple cities. Storms swept through states from Mississippi to Massachusetts, leaving several areas with more than double their typical monthly totals.
Deadly tornado strikes Washington County near Perryville, Kentucky, killing one
A powerful tornado hit Washington County, Kentucky, on May 30, 2025, killing at least one person and causing significant damage in the Long Run Road area east of Perryville.
One person killed as severe storms hit Austin, Texas
Severe storms struck Austin on the evening of May 28, 2025, bringing powerful winds, heavy rain, and large hail. Flash flooding, fallen trees, and damaged power lines led to widespread disruption. One person was killed, and emergency crews responded to hundreds of calls as roads flooded and approximately 68 000 customers lost power.
Tropical Storm Alvin forms off the southern coast of Mexico
Tropical Storm Alvin, the first named storm of the 2025 eastern Pacific hurricane season, formed off the southern coast of Mexico on May 29. Forecasts indicate it will dissipate by the end of the week without making landfall.
Baseball-sized hail and flooding leave over 68 000 without power in Austin, central Texas
Severe storms swept through central Texas on May 28, 2025, producing hailstones up to 7 cm (2.75 inches) in diameter, flash flooding, and wind gusts up to 124 km/h (77 mph). The storms caused extensive damage in Austin, leaving more than 68 000 customers without power and prompting multiple water rescues across the city.
Tropical Depression One-E forms off the coast of southern Mexico
Tropical Depression 1-E formed off the coast of southern Mexico on May 28, 2025, as the first tropical depression of the 2025 eastern Pacific hurricane season. The system is forecast to develop into Tropical Storm Alvin on Thursday, May 30.
