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Tornadoes of 2026
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 tornadoEF2 tornado
  • 9 tornadoes
    on 8 different days
Tornadoes in U.S.76
Damage (U.S.)0
Fatalities (U.S.)2
Fatalities (worldwide)3

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. Worldwide, three tornado-related deaths have been confirmed – two in the United States and one in Israel.

Events

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United States

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Main article: List of United States tornadoes from January to March 2026
Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
6 24 35 3 0 0 0 76
  • Note: Eight tornadoes have been confirmed but have not been rated yet.


Europe

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Main article: List of European tornadoes in 2026

Confirmed tornadoes by International Fujita Rating

IFU IF0 IF0.5 IF1 IF1.5 IF2 IF2.5 IF3 IF4 IF5 Total
7 1 6 7 9 5 0 0 0 0 36
  • Note: Some tornadoes have been rated using different scales. They are counted as their closest IF-Scale equivalent on this table.

South America

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Confirmed tornadoes by Fujita rating
FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total
9 1 1 1 0 0 0 15
  • Note: Three tornadoes have been confirmed but not yet rated
  • Note: Some tornadoes have been rated using different scales. They are counted as their closest F-Scale equivalent on this table.

January

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January 7 (Greece)

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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][4] 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.[5] The tornado was rated IF2 on the International Fujita Scale.[1]

January 8–10 (United States)

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EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5
0 6 8 1 0 0 0

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)

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On the early evening of January 8, an IF2-rated tornado tracked through the villages of Kızılağaç, 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.[1][11][12]

January 9 (Fiji)

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On January 9, a waterspout formed offshore along the Coral Coast near Sigatoka, Fiji and became a tornado as it made landfall. The rare[13] tornado caused damage to at least one home after part of its roof was torn off. The affected family took shelter inside the structure, and no injuries were reported. The Fiji Meteorological Service described the event as an isolated waterspout associated with thunderstorm activity. No formal tornado rating was assigned.[14][15][16]

January 9 (Israel)

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A waterspout off the coast of Bat Yam caught three kitesurfers and expelled them at high speeds towards the shore. One was severely injured and later died from his injuries, and another was lightly injured. The waterspout went on to briefly make landfall on the beach, but caused no further damage.[1]

January 10 (Brazil)

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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).[17][18] 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.[18][19]

January 26–27 (Turkey)

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IFU IF0 IF0.5 IF1 IF1.5 IF2 IF2.5 IF3 IF4 IF5
0 0 2 4 2 1 0 0 0 0

A small tornado outbreak occurred across two days in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey. Two of these tornadoes, one IF2 in Aksu District and the other IF1 Manavgat District each caused one injury.[1][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.[1]

January 30 (Spain)

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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.[1][21][22] Damage was also reported on Dolores Ibárruri Avenue and in the Ciudad Jardín neighborhood. No injuries were reported.[1]

January 31 (France)

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A strong IF2 tornado affected Mios in Gironde Department, damaging between 200 and 300 homes. The tornado ripped roofs off houses, collapsed walls, and uprooted power poles. It also downed many trees along its 20 km path.[1] No injuries were reported, but more than 100 firefighters were called in to assist in clearing debris, including on several lanes of the A63 autoroute that were closed after trees blocked the road.[23]

February

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February 19 (United States)

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EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5
5 4 1 1 0 0 0
EF2 damage to a home in Bloomington, Indiana

On the morning of February 19, the Storm Prediction Center issued an enhanced risk of severe weather due to the overlap of unseasonably rich moisture with a pronounced low-pressure system over southern Illinois and southern Indiana resulting in a chance for strong tornadoes.[24] During the evening hours, several tornadoes touched down across the Ohio River Valley. A high-end EF1 tornado in Crawford County, Illinois damaged 12–15 homes and injured multiple people.[25][26] One mobile home was rolled over by the tornado, trapping a woman inside.[27] A strong low-end EF2 tornado in Bloomington, Indiana prompted a "particularly dangerous situation" tornado warning for the city, with widespread damage being reported.[28][29][30] Both damaging tornadoes were produced by the same cyclic supercell, which tracked more than 150 miles through the risk area. The storm system also led to two fatalities in Nebraska due to a car crash from the wintry conditions it brought.[31]

March

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March 5–6 (United States)

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EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • Note: Eight tornadoes have been confirmed but have not been rated yet.

A mother and daughter were reported dead in Major County, Oklahoma after a tornado that passed through the area west of Fairview struck their car while they were driving near US 60.[32] Elsewhere, trees were downed and homes and power lines were damaged.[33]

See also

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Notes

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "European Severe Weather Database" (Interactive map and database). ESWD. European Severe Storms Laboratory. 2026.
  2. ^ "Tornado flattens poultry farm in northwestern Greece | eKathimerini.com". www.ekathimerini.com. January 8, 2026. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Papadopoulos, Kosta (January 8, 2026). "Tornado Destroys Poultry Farm Killing 30,000 Chickens Greek City Times". Greek City Times. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
  5. ^ Papadopoulos, Kosta (January 8, 2026). "Terrified Driver Escapes After Tornado Flips Her Car Greek City Times". Greek City Times. Retrieved January 8, 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. ^ Vuatalevu-Lovo, Freda (April 8, 2020). "Tornadoes happen in Fiji, but rarely: Weather Office". MaiTV Fiji. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  14. ^ Kumar, Rashika (January 9, 2026). "Family still in shock as waterspout tears roof off Korolevu home". Fiji Village. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  15. ^ Vucukula, Elena (January 12, 2026). "'Freak winds' damage house". The Fiji Times. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  16. ^ Ravula, Yvonne (January 9, 2026). "Waterspout damages family home along Coral Coast". FBC News. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ a b 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.
  19. ^ 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.
  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.
  23. ^ "Une tornade ravage plusieurs rues du centre-ville de Mios en Gironde". 20 Minutes (in French). January 31, 2026. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  24. ^ "Storm Prediction Center Feb 19, 2026 1300 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook". NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center. February 19, 2026. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
  25. ^ "Tornado touches down in Southern Illinois - CBS Chicago". CBS News. February 20, 2026. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  26. ^ Szink, John. "Tornado Damage Reported in Crawford Co., IL". The Bullet. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  27. ^ Essex, Chris; Geib, Audrey (February 19, 2026). "Crawford County tornado damages 12-15 buildings, one injured". WTHI-TV. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  28. ^ Straker, Renee (February 20, 2026). "Tornado Causes Widespread Damage In Bloomington, Indiana | Weather.com". The Weather Channel. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  29. ^ "'Particularly Dangerous' Tornado Tears Through Bloomington, Indiana, Leaving Widespread Damage". Yahoo News. February 20, 2026. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  30. ^ "Damage Assessment Toolkit". NOAA. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  31. ^ "Tornadoes hit Indiana, Illinois as destructive storms blast through parts of Midwest". CBS News. February 20, 2026. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  32. ^ Wallace, Josh (March 6, 2026). "Mother and daughter reported dead after tornado strikes northern Oklahoma". KOCO. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  33. ^ Wallace, Josh (March 6, 2026). "Damage reported from severe storms across Oklahoma Thursday". KOCO. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
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