Tornadoes of 2026

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Tornadoes of 2026
2026 Tornado LSR Count.png
The U.S. Annual Count of tornado reports for 2026 compared to 2010-2025, including the mean of those years.
TimespanJanuary 1 – Present
Maximum rated tornado EF2 tornado
Tornadoes in U.S.21
Damage (U.S.)0
Fatalities (worldwide)0

This page documents notable tornadoes and tornado outbreaks worldwide in 2026. Strong and destructive tornadoes form most frequently in the United States, China, the Pampas, the European Plain, South Africa, and Bengal, but they can occur almost anywhere under the right conditions. Tornadoes also develop occasionally in southern Canada during the Northern Hemisphere's summer and somewhat regularly at other times of the year across Europe, Asia, and Australia. Tornadic events are often accompanied by other forms of severe weather, including strong thunderstorms, winds, and hail.

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Events

United States

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
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1711200021

Canada

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
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0 [a] 0000000

Europe

Confirmed tornadoes by International Fujita Rating

IFUIF0IF0.5IF1IF1.5IF2IF2.5IF3IF4IF5Total
402573000021

South America

Confirmed tornadoes by Fujita rating
FUF0F1F2F3F4F5Total
50110002

January

January 7 (Greece)

During the evening hours of January 7, a strong tornado tracked through Kalpaki, Greece, causing significant damage to numerous structures. A large poultry farm was destroyed, with the walls collapsing and killing 30,000 to 40,000 chickens that were inside. A church and a military camp were also damaged. [1] [2] [3] The tornado struck a car, completely overturning it in the middle of the roadway. The driver avoided any injuries due to local residents who rushed to assist. [4] The tornado was rated IF2 on the International Fujita Scale. [5]

January 8–10 (United States)

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A small tornado event occurred in Oklahoma early on January 8, with five tornadoes being confirmed, one of which was rated low-end EF2 after it tore the roof off of a house southwest of Purcell. [6] [7] This tornado caused one injury along its path when it rolled a semi-truck as it crossed I-35 and also caused considerable damage in the town itself. [8] [9] The storms also brought an 88 mph (142 km/h) wind gust to Wynona, Oklahoma and an 81 mph (130 km/h) wind gust to Independence, Kansas. There were five additional tornadoes on January 9 and also on January 10. On January 9, Chicago recorded a 55 mph (89 km/h) wind gust. [10]

January 8 (Turkey)

On the early evening of January 8, an IF2-rated tornado tracked through the villages of Karacalar and Sülek in the Mediterranean region of Turkey. The roofs of six buildings were ripped away and numerous greenhouses were destroyed. The walls of various barns collapsed and trees along the tornado's path were uprooted and splintered. Several vehicles were damaged by the tornado, including a Fiat that was thrown into a nearby tractor, which struck a 20-year-old woman who sustained non-life-threatening injuries from the impact. [5] [11] [12]

January 10 (Brazil)

On the afternoon of January 10, an F2 tornado struck the city of São José dos Pinhais in the Metropolitan Region of Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, with peak winds estimated at 180 km/h (110 mph). [13] [14] An estimated 1,200 people were affected, including two people sustaining minor injuries and two families displaced. At least 350 homes were impacted, several trees were overturned, and a warehouse was wrecked. In addition, multiple utility poles were toppled by the winds, causing some damage to the electrical grid. [14] [15]

January 25 (France)

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Two tornadoes struck the Nouvelle-Aquitaine administrative region in southern France. The first occurred in the morning hours south of the city of Pau, and the second in the early afternoon south of Sainte-Foy-la-Grande. Both were preliminarily rated IF1.5, with the first tornado having a good chance of being upgraded to IF2 after further analysis. [16] [17] The tornadoes produced a clearly visible damage path through forests, damaged buildings and likely also vehicles. [18] [19]

January 26–27 (Turkey)

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A small tornado event occurred in the evening of January 26 in coastal regions of Antalya Province in Turkey. Two of these tornadoes, one in Aksu District and the other Manavgat District each caused one injury. [16] [20] Infrastructural and tree damage was also reported and some boats were damaged or destroyed. A few other tornadoes were confirmed, mostly damaging roofs, greenhouses, and farms, although one, rated IF1.5, collapsed a Mosque tower in Denizyaka. [16]

January 30 (Spain)

A strong IF2 tornado struck the city of Plasencia, Spain in Province of Cáceres. In the vicinity of the Virgen del Puerto Hospital, the roof of the parking structure was torn off, and more than 50 cars were damaged. [21] [22] Damage was also reported on Dolores Ibárruri Avenue and in the Ciudad Jardín neighborhood. No injuries were reported. [5]

February

There have been no notable tornado events recorded in the month of February.

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ The NTP rating for a tornado that does no known damage is EF0-default, which is equivalent to EFU on the American EF Scale.

References

  1. ↑ "Tornado flattens poultry farm in northwestern Greece | eKathimerini.com". www.ekathimerini.com. January 8, 2026. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
  2. ↑ keeptalkinggreece (January 8, 2026). "40,000 chicken dead as tornado destroys large poultry farm, damages infrastructure in NW Greece". Keep Talking Greece. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
  3. ↑ Papadopoulos, Kosta (January 8, 2026). "Tornado Destroys Poultry Farm Killing 30,000 Chickens Greek City Times". Greek City Times. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
  4. ↑ Papadopoulos, Kosta (January 8, 2026). "Terrified Driver Escapes After Tornado Flips Her Car Greek City Times". Greek City Times. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 "eswd.eu". eswd.eu. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  6. ↑ Akrherz@Iastate.Edu, Daryl Herzmann (January 9, 2026). "IEM :: PNS from NWS OUN". Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  7. ↑ Akrherz@Iastate.Edu, Daryl Herzmann (January 9, 2026). "IEM :: PNS from NWS TSA". Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  8. ↑ National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma (2026). "2026 Oklahoma Tornadoes". www.weather.gov. National Weather Service.
  9. ↑ Guthrie, Walter (January 8, 2026). "Purcell, Oklahoma tornado: Drone 5 shows damage to destroyed home". KOCO. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  10. ↑ Erdman, Jonathan; Shackelford, Rob (January 10, 2026). "First Multi-Day Severe Weather Event Of 2026 (Recap) | Weather.com". weather.com.
  11. ↑ Bilir, YAZAR: Elif Demirtaş (January 9, 2026). "Antalya'da hortum dehşeti: Evlerin çatısı uçtu, ağaçları kökünden söktü, otomobil ters döndü". Türkgün - Türkçe Düşün | Güncel ve Son Dakika Haberler (in Turkish). Retrieved January 9, 2026.
  12. ↑ Merkezi, Haber (January 8, 2026). "AKP'den Özgür Özel'e 'malvarlığı' yanıtı". www.cumhuriyet.com.tr (in Turkish). Retrieved January 9, 2026.
  13. ↑ Sartori, Millena (January 10, 2026). "VÍDEO: novo tornado é confirmado no Paraná; nuvem em formato de funil assustou moradores na Grande Curitiba" [VIDEO: new tornado confirmed in Paraná; funnel-shaped cloud frightened residents in Greater Curitiba] (in Brazilian Portuguese). G1. G1 PR and RPC . Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  14. 1 2 Sartori, Milena; Mariani, Manuella (January 11, 2026). "Vento de tornado que atingiu São José dos Pinhais alcançou 180 km/h e é classificado como F2, diz Simepar" [Winds from tornado that struck São José dos Pinhais reached 180 km/h and are classified as F2, says Simepar] (in Brazilian Portuguese). G1. G1 PR and RPC . Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  15. ↑ Santana, Érica (January 11, 2026). "Cidade do Paraná é atingida por ventos fortes de até 180 km/h" [City in Paraná is struck by strong winds of up to 180 km/h] (in Brazilian Portuguese). EBC. Agência Brasil . Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  16. 1 2 3 "European Severe Weather Database" (Interactive map and database). ESWD. European Severe Storms Laboratory. 2026.
  17. ↑ "Possibles tornades en Aquitaine le 25 janvier". Keraunos (in French). January 26, 2026. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  18. ↑ VC and GB (January 26, 2026). "Violent coup de vent à Lasseube : la toiture de deux maisons arrachée, une grange effondrée, des arbres couchés". La République des Pyrénées. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  19. ↑ Douifi, Linda (January 25, 2026). "Gironde : un violent coup de vent arrache des toitures dans le Pays foyen". Sud Ouest. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Aksu'da Hortum: 1 Yaralı ve Zarar Gören Tekneler". Son Dakika (in Turkish). January 27, 2026. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  21. ↑ Ramos, Juan Carlos (January 30, 2026). "El tornado de Plasencia deja numerosos desperfectos en fachadas, cubiertas y cerramientos de los edificios de la Consejería de Salud". Hoy. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  22. ↑ EFE (January 30, 2026). "Un pequeño tornado causa importantes daños materiales en Plasencia". El País. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
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