Severe storm brings hail and floods to Paphos, Cyprus
A severe storm swept through Paphos at around 17:30 local time (LT) on Saturday, November 2, 2024, leading to flooding and heavy hail across the region.
Storms and tornadoes sweep through Oklahoma injuring at least 11 and leaving 95 000 without power
Severe weather swept through Oklahoma in the early hours of Sunday, November 3, 2024. Several tornadoes were reported, including one in the Valley Brook area that received a preliminary EF-2 rating and another in Harrah estimated at EF-3.
Severe hailstorm destroys 4 500 ha (11 000 acres) of greenhouses in El Ejido, Spain
A severe hailstorm hit El Ejido, Spain on Monday, October 28, 2024, destroying 4 500 ha (11 000 acres) of greenhouses and losses reaching up to million dollars. This event took place just one day before the worst floods in Spain’s history hit Valencia, claiming the lives of over 200 people.
Catastrophic floods in Valencia, Spain caused by historic rainfall claim over 150 lives, leave dozens missing
A powerful storm system hit eastern Spain this week, delivering more than a year’s worth of rain in just one day and causing historic flooding in Valencia, where at least 62 people lost their lives on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The town of Chiva set a new 24-hour rainfall record, reporting 491 mm (19.33 inches) in just eight hours, while several other areas recorded rainfall totals between 100 mm (3.94 inches) and 200 mm (7.87 inches) on the same day.
Severe hailstorm damage in El Ejido, Almeria, Spain
A powerful, isolated high-altitude depression brought severe weather conditions to Andalusia on Monday, October 28, 2024, with the province of Almería being particularly impacted by the heavy rainfall, hail, and thunderstorms. The storm, which began Sunday night, October 27, led to road closures and widespread damage, including hailstones up to 5 cm (1.97 inches) in diameter.
Eastern Cape floods claim at least 10 lives, displace over 3 000, South Africa
Severe floods hit Eastern Cape, South Africa over the past couple of days, leaving at least 10 people dead and displacing more than 3 000, as of October 23, 2024.
1 500 ha (3 700 acres) of kaki and citrus fruits destroyed by hail in Valencia, Spain
Kaki and citrus fruits were destroyed by the hail in Valencia at the beginning of the season, reported after an assessment by the Valencia Farmers Association (AVA-ASAJA) on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Large sinkhole swallows car during severe weather outbreak in Calabria, Italy
A large sinkhole opened up on State Road 280 near Lamezia Terme in Calabria, Italy during a severe weather outbreak on October 21, 2024, causing traffic disruption and completely swallowing a car.
Severe thunderstorms cause widespread power outages across Victoria, NSW, and South Australia
Severe thunderstorms, triggered by a cold front and unstable humid air, hit southeastern Australia, bringing destructive winds, hail, and heavy rain. The storms intensified on Thursday, October 17, 2024 and peaked on Friday, causing flash flooding, power outages, and infrastructure damage across Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia.
Heavy rains cause severe flooding in Monterrey, leaving three dead, Mexico
A cold front brought heavy rains to Monterrey, Mexico on Wednesday and Thursday, October 16 and 17, 2024, leading to severe floods and 3 deaths.
