Intense hailstorm hits Mexico City, Mexico
An intense hailstorm swept through the Alvaro Obregon Municipality in Mexico City on Friday, August 30, 2024, producing huge hail accumulations on the streets and stranding drivers.
Mass power outages as severe storms sweep through Michigan and the Great Lakes region, U.S.
Severe storms battered Southeast Michigan and the Great Lakes region on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, leaving more than 400 000 utility customers without power — approximately 1 million people. The storms brought hurricane-force winds, and large hail that caused extensive damage, including uprooted trees, downed power lines, and blocked roads.
Extreme rainstorm hits China’s Shandong, dropping 151 mm (5.9 inches) of rain in one hour
An extreme rainstorm struck northern China on Monday, August 26, 2024, bringing in over 100 mm (3.9 inches) of rain in a short time to 6 provinces and breaking multiple daily records.
Severe storm, torrential rains hit parts of Spain, causing widespread floods
Torrential rains have swept across parts of Spain, including the Balearic Islands, on Thursday, August 15, 2024, causing widespread flooding, evacuations, and flight cancellations. The Spanish Emergency Military Unit (UME) confirmed on August 15, that it had been deployed to Mallorca to assist with the crisis.
Violent thunderstorms hit Switzerland
Violent thunderstorms swept through Switzerland on Monday evening, August 12, 2024, causing significant disruptions, damage, and the evacuation of residents. The storms were accompanied by over 70 000 lightning strikes, heavy rainfall, and strong winds, resulting in widespread flooding, landslides, and mudslides.
Extreme rainstorm hits China’s Shaanxi, causing severe floods
An extreme rainstorm struck China’s Shaanxi Province on the morning of August 9, 2024, bringing in heavy rain totaling 172 mm (6.77 inches) of rainfall and causing severe flooding that swept away multiple vehicles.
Extreme rainstorm hits China’s Mount Tai
An extreme rainstorm brought 126 mm (4.96 inches) of rainfall within just one hour over Mount Tai in China’s Shangdong Province on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, turning a mountain road into a raging river.
Severe thunderstorms cause major damage and airport closures in Calgary, Canada
Severe thunderstorms swept through Calgary, Canada on the night of Monday, August 5, 2024, causing extensive damage and closing parts of Calgary International Airport. Hail as large as toonies battered northern areas of the city, leading to dented roofs, shattered windows, and flooded streets.
The “train effect” struck Western Australia, bringing the heaviest August downpour in 48 years
Multiple rain records were broken in several parts of Australia on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. The town of Pearce recorded 45.6 mm (1.80 inches) of rain — the highest in 48 years.
Widespread power outages as severe thunderstorms hit Omaha, Nebraska
Severe thunderstorms struck eastern Nebraska and southwestern Iowa on July 31, 2024, causing widespread power outages in the Omaha metro area.
