Remnants of Cyclone Alvin brought heavy rainfall to the State of Mexico on May 31, 2025, flooding streets in Cuautitlán Izcalli, Toluca, and other cities. The storm caused significant traffic disruptions, property damage, and overwhelmed local drainage systems.
Karnataka saw the highest pre-monsoon rainfall in 125 years during May 2025, with 219 mm (8.62 inches) of rain–nearly three times the monthly average–causing widespread damage and the loss of 71 lives, according to the state government.
At least 30 people have lost their lives across northeast India due to heavy rainfall and flash floods between Friday and Sunday, May 30 and June 1, 2025, according to official reports. The fatalities have been reported in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Meghalaya.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
