tornado
Coverage of tornado in the Nexus archive.
- Watch: Moment rare tornado lashes central Chinese cities
A rare tornado struck central Chinese cities Ezhou and Huanggang in Hubei province, as shown in videos shared with the BBC depicting debris flying through the air during the storm.
- 'It took 10 seconds to do this': Manitoba retirees lose home to tornado
Bernadine and Brian Brown's home in Rossburn, Manitoba, was destroyed by a tornado that struck the community over the weekend. The couple spent Monday searching through debris to salvage belongings after the storm, which they described as taking '10 seconds' to destroy their property.
- Scammers target Merrillville tornado victims with fake cleanup bills, police warn
Scammers are targeting Merrillville residents recovering from a tornado with fake cleanup bills, as fraudsters solicit payments for work done by volunteers, according to police warnings.
- Weather tracker: Heatwave expected to bring Germany and Poland to 40C
A heatwave is expected to push temperatures in Germany and Poland to 40C, with the Austrian Grand Prix declaring a heat hazard. Severe thunderstorms and a rare tornado in Russia's Sverdlovsk region, which injured 16 and damaged 100 homes, are linked to the extreme weather.
- 'Years of hard work damaged': Plains communities picking up pieces after storms
Communities in several Eastern Plains counties are recovering after storms brought strong winds, heavy rain, hail, and a tornado over the last week.
- Rare Tornado Hits City in Russia’s Ural Mountains
A rare tornado struck a city in Russia’s Ural Mountains, destroying dozens of homes and injuring at least 16 people, according to local officials.
- Tornado kills woman as neighbors try desperately to save her
A tornado in Jefferson County, Illinois, killed Delores Shelton as her neighbor Rodney Gass and his family attempted to rescue her. Their truck was trapped during the storm, leading to injuries, and Shelton's home was completely destroyed.
- Tornado kills woman as neighbors try desperately to save her
A tornado in Jefferson County, Ill., killed Delores Shelton as her neighbor Rodney Gass and his family attempted to rescue her. The storm destroyed Shelton's home, and Gass's truck was thrown by falling debris during the rescue effort. Shelton was later found unresponsive in a field.
- Tornado kills woman as neighbors try desperately to save her
A tornado in Jefferson County, Ill., killed Delores Shelton as her neighbor Rodney Gass and his family attempted to rescue her. The storm destroyed Shelton's home, and Gass's truck became trapped during the rescue effort, resulting in injuries to Gass's son Jacob. Shelton was later found unresponsive in a field.
- Tornado deaths reported in Illinois county
Two people were killed Sunday afternoon when a tornado touched down in rural Jefferson County, Illinois, as part of a day of active weather across the region.
- Two killed and several injured as tornado rips through southern Illinois
A tornado caused two deaths and multiple injuries in southern Illinois, destroying several buildings. The victims were Sarita Kimble, 62, and Delores Shelton, 83, in Mount Vernon, Jefferson County. At least five others were injured.
- Remnants of Arthur to bring rain, wind impacts overnight across the Carolinas
The remnants of Hurricane Arthur are expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and a potential tornado risk overnight across the Carolinas. Flooding and scattered storms are forecasted, with drier conditions returning by Father’s Day weekend.
- Emiten alerta de tornado para partes de Illinois y Missouri
Más de dos millones de personas en Illinois y Missouri se encuentran bajo alerta de tornado hasta las 3:00 p.m. debido a tormentas con vientos huracanados y posibles tornados intensos (EF3 o superior). Las tormentas, originadas en Iowa, generarán riesgos de granizo y una segunda ola con mayor probabilidad de tornados este miércoles.
- Storm Prediction Center warns of dangerous tornado threat in Midwest
The Storm Prediction Center warns of a severe weather outbreak in the Midwest, including tornadoes in Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana. Indianapolis faces the highest risk, with potential for damaging storms and flooding in multiple states.
- Merrillville couple picks through tornado wreckage as they recount narrow escape
Joe and Marlene Trevino from Merrillville are recovering from a tornado, having narrowly escaped the storm which left them shaken and fearful. They are sifting through wreckage caused by the disaster.
- Midweek storm system brings flood risk before dry, pleasant end to workweek
A midweek storm system is expected to bring widespread rain and thunderstorms, with flash flooding risks due to heavy rainfall. Drier and pleasant conditions are forecasted for the rest of the workweek, with the next rain chance arriving by Sunday.
- Tornado survivor lost $300,000 after attorney missed deadlines, now he can't find help
Lamont Bell, a tornado survivor, claims attorney Robert Turner missed court deadlines, leading to a dismissed case and $300,000 in legal fees. Turner's license was suspended, but Bell cannot find a local lawyer to help recover the funds.
- Volcanic whirlwind spotted at Kīlauea
A rare volcanic whirlwind was observed at Kīlauea during its latest eruption, with viewers mistaking it for a tornado inside the summit caldera.
- Man dragged alive from twisted tornado wreckage after deadly storms kill at least one with millions of Americans warned nightmare is not over yet
A man was dragged alive from twisted tornado wreckage following deadly storms that killed at least one person. Millions of Americans remain under warnings as the storm's impact continues.
- Monster tornado rips through Illinois, destroying homes as residents left in shock
A massive tornado struck Streator, Illinois on June 11, destroying homes and causing debris to rain from the sky. The National Weather Service confirmed multiple tornadoes hit Illinois and northwestern Indiana during severe storms.
- Officials search tornado-damaged areas after strong storms hit Illinois and Indiana
Officials and residents are assessing damage in tornado-affected areas of Illinois and Indiana following strong storms. The storms impacted regions south of Chicago.
- Moment tornado slams into local TV station during live broadcast as news director flees shattering windows
A tornado struck a local TV station during a live broadcast, causing windows to shatter and prompting the news director to flee the scene. The incident highlights the sudden and destructive impact of severe weather on infrastructure and media operations.
- Moment tornado slams into local TV station during live broadcast as news director flees shattering windows
A tornado struck a local TV station during a live broadcast, causing windows to shatter and forcing the news director to flee the scene. The event was captured on camera, highlighting the sudden and destructive impact of the storm.
- 15 years since a deadly tornado brought Joplin, Mo. together, kindness carries on
Fifteen years after a deadly tornado struck Joplin, Missouri, nearly 100,000 volunteers helped rebuild the town, and a lasting spirit of community service persists. Researchers note that catastrophes can foster unexpected compassion.
- Elderly woman's death after stone church collapsed on top of her during tornado was avoidable, lawsuit alleges
An elderly woman's death was allegedly avoidable after a stone church collapsed on top of her during a tornado. The incident has led to a lawsuit, which claims that the death could have been prevented. The lawsuit is seeking damages for the woman's family.
- Texas tornado levels homes and injures five people
A tornado struck Texas, destroying homes and causing injuries to five people. The storm resulted in significant property damage and required emergency response efforts.
- Watch: Aerial video shows destruction after tornado strikes small Texas town
A tornado struck a small Texas town, causing significant destruction as seen in aerial video. A severe storm outbreak has been affecting the Midwest and Southern United States for nearly a week.
- Violent tornado rips through North Texas area, leveling homes
A violent tornado devastated Mineral Wells, Texas, causing widespread destruction. Severe weather has persisted in the central and southern U.S. for a week, with threats continuing into Wednesday evening.
- Tornado slams parts of Texas
A powerful tornado caused significant damage in North Texas. The event was reported by CBS News' Jason Allen.
- Video shows aftermath of devastating tornado that tore through Texas community
A tornado devastated Mineral Wells, Texas, destroying homes and businesses. Severe storms affected eight states from Texas to Missouri. Jason Allen reported on the event.
- Texas tornado kills at least one person as wildfires still rage in parts of Georgia
A powerful tornado in northern Texas killed at least one person and injured six others on Saturday night, as extreme weather continued to impact the US south and midwest. Wildfires also raged in parts of Georgia, compounding the region's ongoing disaster risks.
- Oklahoma woman gives tour of house destroyed by tornado
Maddie Boyd and her family in Enid, Oklahoma, survived a tornado by sheltering in a cement cellar and later provided a tour of their destroyed home to NBC News reporter Ryan Chandler.
- What a city in Oklahoma looks like after a tornado
A tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma on Thursday as severe storms impacted multiple states, according to officials. NBC News' Ryan Chandler reported from the tornado's epicenter.
- Massive tornado tears through homes in Oklahoma, injuring at least 10
A massive tornado caused significant destruction in northern Oklahoma, injuring at least 10 people and reducing homes to rubble. The twister, part of a severe weather system producing 12 tornadoes, remained on the ground for 30 minutes, leaving a trail of damage in the rural town of Enid.
- Tornadoes rip across Oklahoma
A tornado struck Oklahoma on Thursday, causing significant damage and resulting in multiple injuries. State officials confirmed the destruction of homes and ongoing recovery efforts.
- Oklahoma tornado destroys homes, forces Air Force base to close
A powerful tornado in Oklahoma on Thursday caused significant damage, including ripping roofs off buildings, destroying homes, and knocking down power poles. The storm also forced an Air Force base to close temporarily.
- Tornado hits city in Oklahoma amid severe weather outbreak
A tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma, as part of a severe weather outbreak. The storm caused damage in the city.
- Rivian R2 production has started despite tornado damage to factory
Rivian has begun production of its mass-market electric vehicle, the R2, despite tornado damage to its factory. The vehicle is now ready to be delivered to customers.
- Reported tornado in Lena, Illinois, causes major damage; town is shut down
A reported tornado in Lena, Illinois, approximately 47 miles west of Rockford, caused extensive storm damage, including potential harm to schools with students inside. The town has been shut down as a result.
- Tornado touches down in Minnesota while historic flooding threatens Wisconsin
A confirmed tornado struck near Rochester, Minnesota, while historic flooding threatens Wisconsin, particularly concerning the structural integrity of the levee in Portage, WI. Severe weather impacts are also reported in Michigan.