Parent article: List of tornadoes and tornado outbreaks

These are some notable tornadoes, tornado outbreaks, and tornado outbreak sequences that have occurred in the Southern Hemisphere including Oceania, and, for the purposes of this list, all of South America and Africa.

Africa

Event Date Area Tornadoes Casualties Notes
Roodepoort, South Africa26 November 1948Highveld, South Africa14 fatalities, 100 injuries700 homes wrecked, damages estimated at R150 million. This tornado made a track of 64 km and had touched down 15 times.[1][2]
Zastron, South Africa tornado26 November 1948Free State, South Africa1-
Albertynesville, South Africa tornado30 November 1952South Africa-20 fatalities, 400 injuriesCars were lifted 100 feet into the air by the tornado.[3]
Paynesville, South Africa tornado2 December 1952South Africa-11 fatalitiesThe tornado "threw cattle high into the air".[3]
Trompsburg, South Africa tornado5 November 1976Karoo, South Africa-5 fatalitiesF3 rated tornado which tracked a 175 km long path, mainly through farmland.[4][5]
Senekal, South Africa tornado15 September 1988South Africa-2 fatalitiesF3 that tracked a 100 km path over mostly open farmland, killing two children and damaging power lines.[4][5]
Welkom, South Africa tornado20 March 1990Free State, South Africa-destroying 4000 homesF4 Multi-vortex tornado raced through the suburbs of Welkom with a 240 km long severe storm front and a width of up to 1.7 km. Proved to be the most devastating tornado (in monetary terms) in South Africa's history.[2]
Harrismith tornado15 November 1998Free State, South Africa10 fatalities, 14 injuriesF2 according to Weather Service. Several houses and three airplane hangars were damaged or destroyed.[6]
Umtata (Mthatha)tornado15 December 1998Eastern Cape, South Africa118 fatalities, 150 injuriesCategory unknown. Large amounts of damage was caused including damage to the hospital. Nelson Mandela, previous president of South Africa was in a pharmacy when the tornado hit, and was protected by his bodyguards while lying on the floor. The pharmacy was also damaged, but Mandela was not injured.3 days later Mandela declared Umtata in a state of emergency at Bridge Street taxi rank outside the shop that suffered 11 fatalities.[7]
Mount Ayliff, South Africa tornado18 January 1999South Africa-25 fatalities, 500 injuries120 km long track F4[8][2]
Heidelberg, South Africa tornado21 October 1999South Africa-20 injuries100+ km path narrowly missed Johannesburg[9][10]
Centurion tornado21 October 1999Gauteng, South Africa1unknown fatality, unknown injuriesF1 according to Weather Service. Damage was caused.[9]
Mpumalanga, South Africa tornado outbreak9 September 2002Mpumalanga, South Africa42 fatalitiesStrong line of storms.[11] Some buildings completely flattened
Yumbi tornado2 February 2003Yumbi, Democratic Republic of the Congo117 fatalities, 4,000 injuriesA tornado swept through areas near the town of Yumbi. 1,700 families were made homeless by the tornado.[12]
Dullstroom tornado1 August 2006Mpumalanga, South Africa10 fatalities, 11 injuriesSeveral homes damaged, roof a high school completely removed. Estimated to be strong F1, possibly F2.[13]
Vryheid tornado20 October 2006KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa10Rural huts destroyed on a farm 15 km east of the town. Child almost 'taken up' into tornado. Path estimated to be 4 km long. Estimated F1
Klerksdorp tornado4 March 2007North West, South Africa11 fatality, 3 injuriesF0 (South African Weather Bureah classified it as a "mini tornado"). 200 houses and other buildings damaged.[14]
Molweni tornado14 November 2008KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa18 fatalities, 200 injuries

Crossed an urban area. Cars rolled some distance and shipping containers hurled through the air over 200m. Mud huts completely scoured away. Brick houses levelled. Path estimated to be 10 km long. Estimated EF3-4.[15]

Bulwer tornado6 November 2009KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa11 fatality, 66 injuriesF3 according to Weather Service. Cars thrown and cinder brick homes flattened. 178 homes were destroyed.[16]
Ficksburg tornado3 October 2011Free State, South Africa11 fatality, 42 injuriesF2 according to Weather Service. 122 houses and shacks destroyed.[17]
Duduza tornado3 October 2011Gauteng, South Africa11 fatality, 166 injuriesF2 according to Weather Service. 150 houses destroyed[18]
Bronkhorstspruit tornado13 November 2011Mpumalanga, South Africa10 fatalities, 0 injuriesCategory unknown. Minimal damage due touching down in open fields.[19]
Bethlehem tornado23 June 2012Free State, South Africa18 fatalities, 27 injuriesF2. Several houses was destroyed in Bethlehem and Kestell areas[20]
Deneysville tornado23 June 2012Free State, South Africa11 fatality, 5 injuriesa lot of damage to waterfront property.[21]
Queenstown – Mthaha tornado19 September 2013Eastern Cape, South Africa1-
Tembisa26 July 2016Gauteng, South Africa10 fatalities, 3 injuriesDamaged roof of Phumulani Mall and a nearby hospital, causing injuries.[22]
Mpumalanga, Standerton 10 December 2016 Mpumalanga, Standerton, South Africa 1 0 fatalities Spotted about 12 km outside Standerton on the R23 Volksrust Road[23][24]
Mpumalanga

Standerton

 11 December 2016 Mpumalanga, Standerton, South Africa 1 0 fatalities Seen in the Kaalspruit/Bloukop Area[25]
Vaal Marina 11 December 2016 Gauteng, South Africa 1 0 fatalities, +-50 injuries At least 300 people were displaced and 50 others injured[26]
New Hanover 12 November 2019 KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 1 2 fatalities, +-18 injuries Hundreds of people were displaced.[27][28]

Oceania

Australia

Tornado event Date Area Tornadoes Casualties Notes Intensity
1795 Sydney tornado1795Sydney10The earliest tornado record in the Bureau of Meteorology archives, it destroyed crops and trees in the early settlement.[29]
Port Phillip tornado29 January 1837Central Victoria10Believed to be the first tornado observed by the colonists of Port Phillip (and in Australia in general). Following a trail of over 60 miles from the heads of Port Phillip to Geelong and as far north as Mount Macedon, it caused much damage and uprooting of trees.[30]
Parramatta tornado21 December 1841Parramatta, New South Wales10Tornado observed west of Sydney that caused damage to churches and schools in Parramatta, destroying homes and uprooting trees.[31]
Murrumbidgee tornado9 October 1844Murrumbidgee District, New South Wales10Part of a larger storm cell which caused extensive flooding. A tornado was observed in Murrumbidgee District near Gundagai, causing extensive damage to forest area.[32]
Devil's river tornado26 December 1848Devil's River, Victoria10 fatalities, 3 injuredTornado swept across farmland whilst hurling large hailstones, killing numerous livestock and injuring settlers.[33]
Wee Waa tornado26 November 1849Wee Waa, New South Wales10Huts had their roofs removed; there were trees uprooted.[34]
Campbell's river tornado5 January 1852Campbell's River, New South Wales10This destructive tornado cut a path through farmland and forest, reaching the outskirts of Bathurst, New South Wales.[35][36]
Waratah tornado16 September 1860Newcastle region10Related to storm over Newcastle, this tornado cut a path from Minmi to Hexham and Waratah, throwing wagons through the air and uprooting trees on its way toward the ocean.[35][37]
Chetwynd tornado1 July 1861Western Victoria11 reportedA large tornado was reported at Chetwynd Station moving along the tributary of the Glenelg River toward Harrow. It carried large objects including trees, poles, and huts to distances from several yards to miles through the air.[38] Two men were reported to have been thrown great distances in the air; one was reported to hit the ground and was dead on impact.[39]
Hamilton tornado22 October 1861Western Victoria10Originating near the South Australian border at Lindsay and passing through Casterton, a tornado cut a path through Hamilton, where it caused extensive damage to buildings before moving east and uprooting trees and taking the roofs off houses. A Scotch church in Hamilton was destroyed, along with another church, and several commercial premises- including two hotels- were leveled, causing A£5000 in damage. No casualties were reported.[40][41]
Maryborough tornado25 February 1864North-west Victoria12 fatalities, numerous injuriesA tornado cut a swathe from Maryborough to Creswick and Bullarook, north of Ballarat. A father and his son were killed by a tree thrown through the air, and numerous others were injured. The tornado damaged numerous buildings and uprooted trees.[42]
Beechworth tornado26 October 1865Beechworth11Massive damage to Beechworth from tornado, leaving churches and schools demolished, houses without roofs, and objects thrown great distances. A Chinese man died when the hut he was inside had collapsed on him.[43]
Bowen tornado22 February 1876Bowen, Queensland11 fatality, numerous injuriesA destructive tornado caused severe damage to Bowen. One was killed, and many more were injured (some injuries were serious). The damages amounted to at least A£7,000. Many buildings were severely damaged or destroyed, including the Bowen hospital, where many patients sustained minor injuries.[44] F5
Nhill tornado19 November 1897Wimmera region, north western Victoria13A deadly tornado left a destructive trail across over 250 km of northwestern Victoria. It virtually destroyed the town of Nhill, where A£50,000 of damage was reported. All of the town's churches and many of the houses were destroyed. Extensive damage was also inflicted on the town of Donald, where one person died and a church, a school, and numerous other buildings were demolished. The total damage bill was A£4,000 in that town. At Maryborough, a further 2 deaths were recorded. At Rupanyup, the damage was estimated at A£200.[45][46][47]
Nevertire tornado29 December 1897New South Wales1Numerous injuriesA destructive tornado with a path 14 miles long struck the town of Nevertire, leaving many people injured.[48]
Narrabri tornado2 December 1900New South Wales10A destructive tornado caused total estimated damage of A£8,000.[49]
Narrabri tornado6 January 1902New South Wales11 fatality, numerous injuredA second and more destructive tornado at Narrabri destroyed a railway goods shed. Only a few buildings were undamaged. The estimated total damage was A£10,000.[50]
Ballarat tornado19 August 1909Victoria11 fatality, >7 injuredDuring a severe flooding event, a tornado touched down in Ballarat, sweeping across the city's northern and eastern suburbs, destroying numerous homes in Ballarat North, Soldiers Hill, Black Hill and Ballarat East. The tornado lifted before touching down again at Eureka, where it destroyed more homes before dissipating.[51][52]
Marong tornado27 September 1911Victoria11 fatality, >12 injuredThis tornado caused severe damage to Marong and Lockwood. This is the first tornado photographed in Australia.[53] Likely an F3
Brighton tornado2 February 1918Victoria3>2 fatalities, many injuriesKnown as the 'Brighton Cyclone',[54] these tornadoes hit Brighton, a suburb of Melbourne. At one location two tornado tracks crossed, creating (in the language of the day) a "veritable orgy of destruction".[55] In the few minutes that the storm lasted, two people were killed and many others were injured. Wind speeds were estimated at 320 km/h, making this possibly the most intense tornado to hit a major Australian city.[56] Total estimated damage was A£100,000 – 150,000. F3
Portarlington tornado9 January 1921Victoria20 fatalities, >1 injuriesA tornado and a waterspout formed in the area of Corio Bay, moving east where it struck Portarlington and St Leonards before dissipating in Port Phillip. The Grand Hotel was damaged, and roofs were removed from a church and several houses. Trees were torn out of the ground, and there were reports of several people being carried up to 40 feet in the air.[57][58]
Geelong tornado22 July 1926Victoria11 fatality, 20-30 injuredA tornado that originated in the Western District moved east, striking Lismore in South West of Victoria, where there was considerable damage and trees torn out of the ground. Headed east, the tornado cut a swathe through the southwest of Victoria until it reached the populated area of Geelong. It cut a path through the southern suburbs of Highton, where two churches, two halls, and two houses were destroyed among other buildings; Marshall; and Belmont, where a total of seven homes were destroyed.[59] Total estimated damage in Geelong was A£40,000.[60]
Dwellingup tornado16 April 1954Western Australia10 fatalitiesThis tornado tore through the Jarrah forest along a 10 km (6.2 mi) path. The tornado was reported to be 200 m (660 ft) wide near Lyalls Mill.[61] F3
Port Macquarie tornado6 July 1962New South Wales13 fatalitiesAn intense waterspout reached landfall at Port Macquarie causing widespread damage. 3 men were killed as a house collapsed on them.[62]
Busselton tornado10 July 1964Western Australia11 fatality1 person was killed when his car was pulled off the road by a tornado near Busselton.[63]
Bulahdelah tornado1 January 1970New South Wales14 fatalitiesBelieved to be one of the strongest Australian tornadoes,[64] this tornado left a 21 km (13 mi) long and 1–1.6 km (0.62–0.99 mi) wide destruction path through the Bulahdelah State Forest. According to reports, it threw a two-ton tractor 100 m (330 ft) through the air, depositing it upside down. It is estimated that the tornado destroyed over one million trees.[65]
Kin Kin tornado14 August 1971Queensland13 fatalitiesThree people were killed at Kin Kin (a small community between Gympie and Noosa). This is the deadliest tornado recorded in Australia to date.[55]
Brisbane tornado4 November 1973Queensland1, other funnels reported0 fatalitiesBelieved to be the most destructive Australian tornado, this funnel had a path length of 51 km (32 mi), and peak wind-speeds were estimated to be in excess of 300 km/h (190 mph). 500 houses had their roofs removed, 1,400 more were destroyed, and 500 were declared structurally unsafe. At least one home was swept away from its foundation.[55][66] F3
Port Hedland tornado17 December 1975Western Australia10 fatalitiesA spectacular tornado with a purple funnel was on the ground in front of the weather bureau.[67]
Sandon tornado13 November 1976Victoria32 fatalitiesTwo fatalities occurred when a car with occupants inside was thrown by the tornado. This tornado from the outbreak caused $300,000 in damage.[68] F2/F3
Northam tornado21 December 1977Western Australia10 fatalitiesDescribed as "the most beautiful Australian tornado" due to the colour of the vortex being red from picking up the red-coloured dirt, this tornado made a path 6–7 km long and uprooted several large gum trees.[69]
Drummoyne and Hunters Hill tornado 10 February 1978 New South Wales 1 0 fatalities, 8 injuries During an outbreak of severe thunderstorms in eastern New South Wales affecting Newcastle Sydney and Wollongong, a storm produced a tornado in the Drummoyne and Hunters Hill area of metropolitan Sydney, ripping the roof from a house.[70] The severe weather injured a total of eight across the affected area, causing an estimated A$15 million in damage with a 2011 normalized cost of A$215 million.[71]
Port Macquarie Tornado13 September 1985New South Wales1–Buildings were destroyed and cars were thrown through the air, causing a total of more than A$3 million in damages.[72]
Elsmore tornadoes6 November 1989Elsmore, New South Wales3-A destructive tornado damaged up to 25 homes; five were completely destroyed.[73] F3
SE QLD tornadoes24 December 1989South East Queensland>1-A massive supercell with cloud tops as high as 77,000 ft (23 km) tore through Brisbane and parts of Southeast Queensland, producing several tornadoes along its path. A combination of straight line winds and a tornado ripped the roofs from 500 houses, damaged 1000 houses, and left 12 structurally unsafe in the city of Redcliffe (approximately 25 km (16 mi) north of Brisbane).[74]
Chisholm Tornado1990Australian Capital Territory10 fatalities, 5 injuriesA tornado hit Canberra (a suburb of Chisholm), destroying a wooden church and damaging 37 houses.[75]
SE QLD tornadoes29 November 1992Queensland,20 fatalitiesThe tornado at Bucca (west of Bundaberg) is known as the most intense Australian tornado. Hail the size of cricket balls accompanied the storm.[55] A tornado also struck Oakhurst. F4 and F3
Tucabia tornado1 November 1993New South Wales10 fatalities, 2 injuriesThis tornado had a 200m base and was accompanied by golf ball sized hail and lasted for 20 minutes. 8 houses were destroyed while 35 others were damaged. 2 people were injured.[76] F2
Blue Mountains tornado20 November 1994New South Wales10This tornado hit Yellow Rock in the Blue Mountains, causing destruction to multiple houses. Trees were uprooted.[77] F0/F1
Chatswood tornado20 November 1994New South Wales10This tornado hit Chatswood (north of Sydney). Multiple houses were destroyed, and trees were uprooted.[77] F0/F1
Merimbula tornado16 April 1995New South Wales20 fatalities, 34 injuriesTwo funnels were reported with this storm. One tornado ripped through the center of the town of Merimbula in SE New South Wales. 34 people were injured and approximately 200 buildings were damaged (12 were destroyed). Another tornado caused damage at Pambula (which was nearby).[78] F2
New South Wales tornado outbreak29 September 1996Central New South Wales3 confirmed0 fatalitiesThe largest outbreak of severe thunderstorms ever documented in New South Wales was reported to produce three tornadoes, hail up to 7 cm, and wind gusts to 156 km/h. Over A$92 million insured loss from hail and wind is sustained at Armidale. Total estimated cost for the region is A$340 million.[79] 3 tornadoes were confirmed in the towns of Bundella, Gilgandra, and Elong Elong.[80]
Perth tornado15 July 1996Western Australia10 fatalities,
5 injuries		This short-lived tornado was associated with a cold front. The tornado's speed was estimated to have been 80 km/h (50 mph), and its path was approximately 4 km (2.5 mi) long and 40 m (130 ft) wide. The tornado lasted on the ground for approximately 3 minutes.[81]
Fremantle tornado25 August 1999Western Australia10A tornado went through Fremantle (south of Perth), leaving a 100 m (330 ft) wide, 8–9 km (5.0–5.6 mi) long track. Several people were trapped in an apartment block when the tornado caused the roof to collapse.[82]
Greystanes tornado3 November 2000New South Wales3 Confirmed0 fatalitiesA tornadic thunderstorm moved through the Sydney Metropolitan Area over the afternoon/early evening. Three tornadoes struck several suburbs, including Constitution Hill, Wentworthville, Pendle Hill, and Greystanes. Golf ball-sized hail and widespread downing of trees and overhead power lines were observed during the damage survey as was minor to moderate structural damage.[83] All F0/F1
South coast tornado26 December 2001Off the south coast of New South Wales, Australia10 fatalitiesDuring the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, the boat Nicorette recorded wind speeds of close to 100 kn (120 mph) and was struck by hail the size of golf balls. According to the boat's meteorologist, the tornado began with a diameter of around 50 m (160 ft), but grew to 500 m (1,600 ft).[84]
South Australia tornado outbreak18 May 2002South Australia20 fatalitiesTwo tornadoes associated with a strong cold front occurred in the morning. The first tornado, at 6:15 am (ACST), near Coulta (7 km (4.3 mi) in length), uprooted several trees and damaged others on farmland. The second, at 10 am (ACST), caused a narrow 2 km (1.2 mi) long path of damage through the Adelaide suburbs of Rosslyn Park and Wattle Park. In the evening, another tornado or severe down-burst associated with a hail storm occurred at Two Wells, causing a damage path of less than 500 m (1,600 ft) in length.[85]
Niangala tornado13 October 2002New South Wales10 fatalitiesA tornado in Niangala damaged hundreds of trees and destroyed two houses. Nearby, hail up to 6 cm (2.4 in) was recorded at Walcha.[86][87] F2
Bendigo tornado18 May 2003Victoria10 fatalitiesA tornado caused considerable damage within the City of Bendigo, Victoria, damaging around 50 homes.[88][89]
Grampians tornado4 January 2004Victoria10 fatalitiesA tornado caused considerable damage along a wide track within the Grampains National Park in western Victoria. The tornado track was observed from an aircraft about a week later. The tornado tore large trees out of the ground, leaving a bare patch of about 8–10 ha (20–25 acres) without any vegetation at all.[90]
Noble Park tornado9 June 2004Victoria10 fatalitiesA tornado caused considerable damage along a damage path 3.2 kilometres (2.0 mi) long and from 50–200 m (160–660 ft) wide. More than 70 homes in the Melbourne suburbs of Noble Park and Mulgrave were affected. Winds were estimated to be up to 180 km/h (110 mph).[91] F1
Coonabarabran tornado20 January 2005New South Wales10 fatalitiesThis tornado formed at 4:30pm (AEDT) during a severe thunderstorm and ran a path of over 5 km (3.1 mi) towards the southeast, crossing the Oxley Highway, where it uprooted many trees adjacent to the highway and scoured the ground.[92] F1/F2
Broken Hill tornado6 November 2005New South Wales10 fatalitiesThis tornado damaged 100 homes, leading to a total damage bill of A$3.8 million.[93]
La Perouse tornado4 August 2006New South Wales10 fatalitiesA super cellular waterspout/tornado struck the Sydney suburb of La Perouse. It caused damage to several buildings and brought down powerlines.[94] F1
Leschenault tornado7 August 2006Western Australia12 injuriesThis tornado hit an outer suburb of Bunbury (163 km (101 mi) south of Perth) in the early hours of the morning. It damaged sixty houses, with seven of these completely losing their roofs.[95] The tornado injured two and produced a damage path 200 meters wide and 2 kilometers long.[96] F2
Kakadu tornado1 March 2007Northern Territory10 fatalitiesSevere damage was observed in Kakadu National Park at the Mary River Ranger Station. Two caravans were destroyed, and many eucalypts and ironwoods were uprooted. The Bureau of Meteorology experts estimated the wind speeds to be between 230–270 km/h (140–170 mph).[97] F2/F3
You Yangs landspout14 May 2007Victoria10 fatalitiesA landspoutwas sighted near the You Yangs near Geelong, Victoria. The tornado lasted for several minutes as it traversed across farmland and had an estimated diameter of 50–100 m (160–330 ft). No damage was reported.[98]
Moana tornado21 May 2007South Australia10 fatalitiesSeveral houses were damaged and trees were blown down or snapped at Moana.[99]
Dunoon tornado26 October 2007New South Wales10 fatalitiesA multi-vortex tornado was caught by storm chaser Jimmy Deguara near the town of Lismore,.[100] The tornado blew out the walls of a church and tore the roofs off about 20 residences. A piece of debris hit a power sub-station that exploded, causing 3000 homes to be without power.[101][102]
"Ballarat" tornado20 December 2007Ballarat10 fatalitiesA large but brief tornado, part of a storm complex that affected Castlemaine, was in a rural area north of Ballarat. No damage was reported from this tornado. Footage and photographs were taken by storm chasers.[53][103]
Perth tornado9 June 2008Western Australia10 fatalitiesConfirmed by the Bureau of Meteorology, the tornado swept through the southern suburbs of Perth just after 7.30 (AWST) in the morning and damaged more than 130 homes. Residents from an aged care facility in Cooloongup were evacuated as the roof of an activity room was blown off. The hostel was without power or water.[104]
Nimmitabel tornado23 December 2008New South Wales10 fatalitiesA tornado occurred between Nimmitabel and Cooma with severe storms that affected the region.[105]
Atherton tornado7 February 2010Queensland10 fatalitiesA tornado struck a farm just south of the town of Atherton in Queensland, Australia, causing damage to corn fields and farm equipment.[106]
Lennox Head waterspout/tornado3 June 2010New South Wales20 fatalities, multiple injuriesA major storm and waterspout/tornado destroyed homes and caused multiple injuries at Lennox Head.[107] Police say a number of homes have been destroyed, some powerlines were down, and several caravans have been overturned. Paramedics say that several people have been injured in the storm, but nobody was missing.[108]
Trawalla tornado30 July 2010Victoria10 fatalitiesA tornado destroyed hundreds of trees and damaged power-lines at Trawalla (near Beaufort).[109]
Penola tornado31 July 2010South Australia10 fatalitiesA tornado ripped through the main street of Penola in southeast South Australia, destroying at least four buildings and damaging many others. No injuries were reported.[110]
Moama tornado10 August 2010New South Wales10 fatalitiesA weak tornado was observed in the town of Moama in southern New South Wales, causing some minor damage.[111]
Mackay Tornado25 December 2010Queensland10 FatalitiesA funnel was sighted lowering down to the ocean, after making a touchdown on the water, it made its way west to the suburb of North Mackay, debris was flown all across the suburb with damage to roofs and sheds.F1
Whitton tornado1 February 2011New South Wales10 fatalitiesA tornado struck the town, destroying a carport and damaging houses and trees.[112]
Yellow Water Billabong tornado11 February 2011Northern Territory10 fatalities

Footage of a tornado over Yellow Water Billabong (located in the Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory) was captured by a tour guide. There were no fatalities or injuries, and damage was limited to vegetation.[113]
Karratha tornado21 February 2011Western Australia40 fatalities, 1 injuryThe Karratha CBD was struck by a tornado, related to Tropical Cyclone Carlos. It reportedly uprooted large trees, tore roofs off of houses, and threw boats into the air. One person was injured by flying glass.[114]
Magpie Valley tornado20 April 2011Victoria10 fatalitiesA weak tornado was observed and photographed close to Ballarat's southeastern rural-urban fringe in the forestry area between Magpie and Sebastopol. No damage or injury was reported.[115]
Canning Vale tornado20 May 2011Western Australia10 fatalitiesPerth, a suburb of Canning Vale, was struck by a tornado, damaging a number of homes and one vehicle.[116][117]
Red Rock tornado14 June 2011New South Wales10 fatalitiesA waterspout/tornado removed the roof of at least two buildings, including the Bowling Club, and damaged several others in Red Rock.[118]
Bellbridge tornado9 November 2011Victoria10 fatalitiesA tornado hit the Bellbridge and Bethanga areas near Wodonga. Several homes were severely damaged, some having their roofs removed, and several trees were uprooted.[119]
Bacchus Marsh tornado25 December 2011Victoria2+0 fatalitiesA tornado hit Fiskville (west of Bacchus Marsh), Victoria. A second tornado was reported at Melton from the same storm. Tennis-ball sized hail and flash flooding also occurred with the storms, leaving an estimated damage bill in the millions of Australian dollars.[120]
Bredbo tornado20 January 2012New South Wales10 fatalitiesA tornado hit Bredbo in the Snowy Mountains area of New South Wales.[121]
Townsville tornado20 March 2012Queensland10 fatalitiesA tornado caused major structural and tree damage in the suburb of Vincent. Wind speeds were estimated at 160–200 km/h (99–124 mph) from damage analysis. Other suburbs affected were Garbutt, Gulliver, Aitkenvale, and Annandale.[122][123]
Black Range tornado31 May 2012Victoria10 fatalitiesA tornado struck the Black Range (near Stawell), causing minor structural and tree damage.[124]
Perth tornado outbreak7 June 2012Western Australia2-30 fatalitiesTornadoes struck the Perth suburbs of Dianella and Morley, damaging homes, trees, and power lines. Light Street and Marmion Street in Dianella suffered the worst damage. Winds were measured at 180 km/h (110 mph).[125] A tornado also struck York, 100 km (62 mi) east of Perth.[126] A total of 100 homes and buildings were damaged. F1
Southern Tasmania tornado outbreak9 November 2012Tasmania2+0 fatalitiesTornadoes were reported on Mount Wellington and Sorell.[127]
Central Queensland tornado outbreak26–27 January 2013Queensland>6>20 injuredSeveral tornadoes struck the Bundaberg region of Central Queensland on 26 January, associated with the remnants of Cyclone Oswald. The first struck Bargara at 1.00pm (AEST), tearing roofs from buildings, and injuring at least six people. Burnett Heads was struck by three separate tornadoes, at 3.15pm, 6.05pm, and 6.30pm. Another tornado crossed the coast at Coonar.[128] A sixth tornado occurred at Burrum Heads on 27 January. There were unconfirmed reports of a tornado at Bribie Island.[129]F1
Ballarat tornado31 January 2013Ballarat, Victoria10A small tornado swept through parts of Ballarat. Starting in Ballarat North, where it caused the most damage, it rounded Black Hill, briefly crossing the CBD before sweeping across Ballarat East and continuing to Eureka in the east of the city. The tornado caused extensive and localized minor damage to houses and buildings, tearing away roofs, fences, and garages, smashing windows, uprooting trees, destroying chimneys, cutting power to parts of the CBD, and deactivating traffic lights. Wind gusts of over 80 km/h (50 mph) were recorded.[130][131][132][133]F1
Sydney-Illawarra Tornado Outbreak23–24 February 2013New South Wales80A tornado with winds of up to 135 km/h (84 mph) was observed in Sydney's inner east causing extensive damage at Kirribilli. Damage was also observed at Chifley, Malabar and Randwick. The damage was most severe at Kirribilli, where it removed roofs from houses, uprooted trees, and damaged the Westpac bank and the Sydney Flying Squadron.[134] Several tornadoes struck the Illawarra region south of Sydney, New South Wales. Tornadoes occurred at Kiama, Seven Mile Beach to Nowra (with wind speeds of up to 200 km/h (120 mph)),[135] Jamberoo, and Albion Park Rail.[136] The tornado at Kiama caused significant damage to homes.[137] Post-event analysis confirmed 8 tornadoes, with 2 rated F0, 5 at F1 and 1 rated as F2.[138]2 F0's, 5 F1, 1 F2
Eastern Victoria tornado outbreak21 March 2013North-eastern Victoria and southern New South Wales7>20 injuredA total of 7 tornadoes touched down, one tornado struck the towns of Koonoomoo, Cobram, Barooga, Mulwala, Yarrawonga, and Bundalong.[139] A second tornado from the same storm was reported at Rutherglen between 6:50-8:30pm (AEDT). A tornado struck the towns of Tamleugh, Euroa and Swanpool.[140][141][142] Twenty people sustained injuries requiring hospitalisation, with one in a serious condition and two in a critical but stable condition.[143] Roofs were ripped off homes, caravans upturned, the Barooga Post Office was heavily damaged and a petrol station was damaged at Euroa.[141][144] The initial tornado is believed to have been the most powerful tornado to have ever hit Victoria, with a rating of F4. Further tornadoes touched down near Kerang, Benalla, and two near Mansfield.[145]F0, F1, F3, F4
Ararat tornado22 October 2013Ararat, Victoria10A large storm cell over much of the state spawned what were likely short-lived tornadoes in Ararat and Barnawartha in the state's north. In Ararat, a storage building was completely destroyed; several other buildings were damaged, including a hardware store; and numerous homes sustained damage to roofs. Several trees were snapped or uprooted and sheds and fences were levelled in a 500-metre damage path, mainly along McLellan Street.[146][147] The Bureau of Meteorology described the phenomenon as "either tornadoes or microbursts."[148]F1
Hornsby CBD tornado

(The Hornado)

 18 November 2013Hornsby, New South Wales10 fatalities, 12 injuredTwelve people were injured by a tornado that struck the CBD area of Hornsby, New South Wales in northwestern Sydney.[149] The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed the tornado event and they believe that it may have started as a waterspout that was sighted at offshore Manly at 2:15pm, weakening overland before intensifying and forming a tornado over Hornsby CBD at 2:46pm.[150] Car dashcam footage captured the tornado as it crossed George Street from the Westfield Hornsby shopping centre across to the railway station.[151] Locals dubbed the event 'The Hornado'.F1
New England tornadoes 23 November 2013 New South Wales 6 0 Up to four tornadoes were suspected to have touched down in the New England region. One tornado had a 100–200 m (330–660 ft) wide path and estimated winds of 160 km/h (99 mph) near Tenterden, New South Wales. It destroyed a home, caused extensive damage to property, and uprooted trees. Storm chasers captured photographs and video footage of the tornado as it touched down from a wall cloud near BenLomond.[152][153][154] Six tornadoes of F0 to F1 intensity were confirmed.[138] F0/F1
Pakenham tornado 14 June 2014 Victoria 1 0 A tornado was filmed as it roped out at Pakenham (south east of Melbourne) at around midday on Saturday, 14 June 2014.[155] F0
Perth Metro Tornadoes 14 July 2014 Western Australia 2-4 2 fatalities As many as four tornadoes impacted the metropolitan area around Perth. A confirmed tornado caused significant damage to properties in Hilton and O'Connor, removing entire sections of roof structures to family homes, snapping wooden power poles, and downing trees. Another tornado was confirmed to have damaged homes and downed trees in Claremont. A third tornado is suspected to have been the cause of damage in Beeliar. Further south at Yallingup it is suspected that fourth tornado is responsible for damage, including downed trees.[156] Two men with muscular dystrophy died in Beaconsfield when the power was cut to the home they shared as they slept. Their life support relied on electricity to function, therefore it stopped working during the power outage, leaving the men to die.[157] F2
Forrestfield tornado 7 September 2014 Western Australia 1 0 It was reported that the Bureau of Meteorology thought it was likely that a tornado had caused damage in Forrestfield.[158] Later, the Bureau concluded, "Given the damage path, it is likely that a tornado moved through Forrestfield (suburb, southeast of Perth)."[159] The damage to Forrestfield included fallen trees, damaged roofs, and downed light poles.[160] F0
Round Hill tornado 28 July 2014 Tasmania 1 0 A tornado destroyed trees and extensively damaged homes and businesses at Round Hill near Burnie, around 5.45 pm (AEST).[161] Pictures show tree trunks snapped off meters from the ground and buildings with roof structures completely removed, some with masonry walls beginning to crumble.[162] A single dark, grainy photo of the tornado was shared with local media.[163] F1
Gol Gol tornado 22 November 2014 New South Wales and Victoria 1 0 A tornado carved a path of destruction north of Gol Gol at around 5:00 pm on Saturday 22 November 2014.[164] Affecting over 100 rural properties, the tornado caused over $12 million of damage. Crop damage included over 1000 hectares of table and wine grapes, 790 hectares of citrus, and combined 40 hectares of eggplants, capsicums and melons. The Bureau of Meteorology concluded a tornado spawned by a supercell thunderstorm had left a band of damage from Yelta, Victoria to north of Gol Gol in southwest New South Wales. The damage path was estimated at 20 kilometers in length and possibly up to 2 km wide, along which the tornado had uprooted and snapped trees, damaged vineyards, and ripped roofs off of houses and sheds.[165] F1
Bombala tornado 24 January 2015 New South Wales 1 0 A tornado impacted the New South Wales town of Bombala on Saturday, 24 January 2015, leaving damage to roofs, sheds, and scattering debris across the town.[166] It was witnessed by locals and filmed by one.[167] F0
Creswick tornado 13 February 2015 Victoria 1 0 A tornado was filmed northwest of Creswick, Victoria.[168] F0
Pokolbin tornado 15 February 2015 Hunter Valley, New South Wales 1 0 A tornado left a trail of destruction through a Pokolbin winery. First noticed at 3.30 pm, it went on to destroy a shed and around 150 vines.[169] The tornado was filmed by a witness as it progressed.[170] F0
Shepparton tornado 23 February 2015 Victoria 1 0 A tornado was reported west of the Victorian town of Shepparton.[171] F0
Daylesford tornado 28 February 2015 Victoria 1 0 A tornado tore from Eganstown to Daylesford downing hundreds of trees along a 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) path approximately 150 metres (490 ft) wide.[172] F1
Karratha tornado 1 May 2015 Western Australia 0 A tornado, associated with the rainbands of TC Quang, was filmed near Karratha. (The video was supplied to the Bureau of Meteorology, so it is not publicly available.)[173] F0
Grafton tornado 13 June 2015 New South Wales 1 0 A tornado was photographed near Fisher Park in Grafton at around 2.00 pm AEST on Saturday, 13 June 2015.[174] F0
Quambone tornado 11 July 2015 New South Wales 1 0 A tornado impacted the areas of Quambone, Gulargambone, and Armatree on 11 July 2015.[175] The tornado had a width of about 100–200 metres (330–660 ft).[176] A family's homestead on the Gulargambone property "Eureka" had its roof structure removed and its exterior walls began to disintegrate[177] F2
Burrumbuttock tornado 11 July 2015 New South Wales 1 0 A tornado damaged homes at Burrumbuttock. It was photographed by a resident after it had impacted their home.[178] F0
Lake Hume tornado-waterspout 24 July 2015 Victoria 1 0 A waterspout was filmed on Lake Hume as a tornadic thunderstorm passed over the lake.[179] F0
West Ulverstone tornado 10 August 2015 Tasmania 1 0 A small but damaging tornado went through the northwest Tasmanian town of Ulverstone on the evening of 10 August 2015.[180] Roofs were ripped from houses, the local Lions club, and a strip mall and trees were brought down.[181] F0
Dubbo tornado 24 August 2015 New South Wales 1 0 On the evening of 24 August 2015 a tornado impacted the semi rural suburbs east of Dubbo, NSW. As it progressed it was filmed across its approximately 15 minute life span.[182][183][184] The tornado touched down near Mugga Hill, damaging homes on Acacia Road, Whitehwood Road, Pinedale Road, and Debeuafort Drive.[185] The tornado rolled a truck and completely destroyed sheds.[186] F1
Usher tornado 29 August 2015 Western Australia 1 0 A weak tornado was filmed on 29 August 2015 as it impacted the Bunbury suburb of Usher.[187] It left a narrow swathe of damage around 700 metres (2,300 ft) long, occurring at about 1.00 pm AWST.[188] F0
Cranbrook tornado 10 September 2015 Western Australia 1 0 A small tornado passed through the Shire of Cranbrook on 10 September 2015.[189] The tornado was associated with the passage of a cold front. The Bureau of Meteorology commented that the damage observed was consistent with the passage of a tornado on the leading edge of the front.[190] F0
Upper Caboolture tornado 29 September 2015 Queensland 1 0 A funnel cloud was photographed at Upper Caboolture on 29 September 2015.[191] Separate footage shows dust being blown up by the circulation, while damage was reported to a roof and a trampoline was tossed.[192] F0
Darling Downs, tornadoes 14 October 2015 Queensland 2 0 Weak tornadoes were photographed at Highfields and Dalby in Queensland's Darling Downs.[193] F0
Bundella tornado 22 October 2015 New South Wales 1 0 A tornado was photographed at Bundella in the North West Slopes and Plains Forecast District of New South Wales.[194] F0
Merrywinebone tornado 27 October 2015 New South Wales 1 0 A tornado was observed and photographed at Merrywinebone, New South Wales.[195] F0
Echuca tornado 31 October 2015 Victoria 1 0 A photo of a funnel cloud associated with a left-moving storm causing multiple reports of severe phenomena west of Echuca was supplied to the Bureau of Meteorology.[196] F0
Northern Victoria tornado 1 November 2015 Nathalia, Strathmerton, Torrumburry, and Cobram, Victoria 1 0 A significant tornado left a damage path approximately 45 kilometres (28 mi) long, with damage reports in Nathalia, Strathmerton, Torrumburry, and Cobram.[197] The Bureau of Meteorology noted that the tornado filmed "corresponds to the inflexion point of the squall line on RADAR. Storms developed into a squall line over northern Victoria/Southern NSW which moved into the NE during the afternoon with multiple reports of wind damage. Doppler RADAR showed winds up to 130km/h at 3500ft along back edge of squall line" in the tornado record for this event.[198] Homes were stripped of their roofs and some were designated as uninhabitable.[199] At Torrumburry, a tornado brought down trees and ripped the tin roofing from a house, tearing away the battens to which it was attached.[200] The tornado was filmed as it tore through Nathalia.[201] F2
Monarto Tornado4 November 2015South Australia10A tornado was identified in the Monarto area near Murray Bridge. No damage was reported.[202]F0
Melbourne Tornado5 November 2015Victoria10On the afternoon of Thursday, 5 November 2015, there were multiple reports of funnel clouds in the Greater Melbourne area. A storm spotter reported seeing two separate funnels touch down.[203] A representative of the Bureau of Meteorology said the tornado struck Melbourne's outer northern suburbs of Tullamarine, Craigieburn, Campbellfield between 1:30 and 2:00 pm AEDT .[204] The tornado was photographed near Melbourne Airport, Tullamarine.[205]F0
KCGM Super Pit Tornado 4 December 2015 Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia 1 4 injuries At about 3:30 pm, "tornado-like conditions" swept through KCGM's mobile fleet maintenance workshops, causing major structural damage and cutting power, communication, and water services.[206] The Bureau of Meteorology noted that "Kalgoorlie Doppler Radar image at 0725 UTC (1525 AWST) showed a pixel which had an inbound velocity of around 110 km/h at a height of ~487 metres above the ground (aliased: 22.5 m/s outbound)" in the tornado record for this event.[207] F0
Kurnell Tornado16 December 2015New South Wales13 injuriesA single tornado started in southern Sydney with moderate destruction at Kurnell. Houses were destroyed, a roof was thrown 100 metres (330 ft), and multiple large trucks were overturned. The tornado headed out to sea and landed again at Bondi. The peak power approximately 2 km out to sea. 213 kilometres per hour (132 mph) winds were reported. These are possibly the most powerful winds recorded in New South Wales.[208][209][210] In early 2016, the Insurance Council of Australia reported they had received 4282 claims with total insured losses of A$202 million from the tornado.[211]F2
Bathurst Tornado16 December 2015New South Wales10A single tornado was filmed[212] and photographed[213] in the Bathurst region.F0
Bowenville Tornado 23 December 2015 Queensland 1 0 A tornado snapped at least 47 power poles, tore roofs from houses, downed trees, and damaged crops as it smashed parts of the Darling Downs.[214] The tornado struck at about 7.30pm on Wednesday, 23 December 2015.[215] Although the supercell thunderstorm and tornado produced significant damage, no injuries were reported.[216] F1
Mid North and Flinders Ranges Tornado Outbreak28 September 2016South Australia70On the afternoon of 28 September 2016, supercell thunderstorms developed across the Mid North and Flinders Ranges region with seven confirmed tornadoes. At approximately 2:50pm, there were reports, including photographic confirmation, of a tornado near Port Broughton. At approximately 3:30pm, there was damage consistent with a tornado at Crystal Brook, with significant damage to sheds and sporting facilities. From approximately 3:35-3:50pm, a tornado (F2) tracked 19 kilometres (12 mi) from the northwest of Blyth to the southeast, passing through the western edge of the town, leading to significant damage to a number of houses and the church. Two high-voltage power transmission towers were also downed. From 3:35-4:00pm, a tornado (F2) began near Survey Road, south of Melrose, then tracked for 23 kilometres (14 mi) across farmland to the southeast, affecting native vegetation and farm equipment. From 3:45-4:05pm a tornado (F2) tracked approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi) from the southern portion of Wilmington township, across farmland, to north of Booleroo Centre. Significant damage to sheds and farm equipment as well as the Wilmington Caravan Park was observed. At least one caravan was overturned and five high-voltage power transmission towers were downed. At approximately 4:00pm, two further tornadoes occurred at Andrews (north of Clare) and south of Mintaro (F1). The Andrews tornado also impacted a farm leading to damage to farm equipment.[217][218] The Wilmington and Blyth tornadoes impacted on three separate high-voltage power lines, two southeast of Wilmington and one southeast of Blyth, causing multiple transmission tower failures, initiating a series of events on the power network that lead to a statewide blackout across South Australia.[219] F2 & F1
Broken Hill Tornado 11 November 2016 New South Wales 1 0 A tornado hit Broken Hill during major thunder storm. The only report of damage was a roof being ripped off of a home. F0
Bentleigh Tornado 19 February 2017 Victoria 1 0 A tornado confirmed by Bureau of Meteorology formed during a storm, touching the ground at Bentleigh East, causing tiles to be removed from roofs. The funnel was photographed and observed by some to be "the width of a house."[220]
Brisbane Airport Tornado 17 March 2017 Brisbane, Queensland 3 0 This tornado (described by the media as a 'dust devil'), which was associated with a storm cell, was filmed crossing Brisbane Airport runways by witnesses, airport cameras, and a farm machinery operator filmed inside the eye. In the same storm cell, two waterspouts were filmed in Moreton Bay. Meteorologists confirmed a tornado, but no major damage occurred.[221]
Scarborough Waterspout 22 July 2017 Western Australia Waterspout 0 A waterspout reported in Scarborough. made landfall with minor destruction. F0
Perth Tornado 31 July 2017 Western Australia 1 0 The passage of a strong cold front produced a tornado in the Perth's north in the morning on 31 July 2017. The tornado moved through northern suburbs of Sorrento, Duncraig, Warwick, Hamersley and Balga, causing trees down and building damage. F0
River Heads Tornado 1 October 2017 Bundaberg, Queensland 1 0 Tornado filmed at River Heads on Fraser Coast near Bundaberg left a 500 metres (1,600 ft) path of destruction, demolishing a house and a few sheds, uprooting trees, and causing significant damage to fences and roads. The cell moved at more than 80 kilometres per hour (50 mph) according to meteorology reports.[222]
Darling Downs Tornado 26 December 2017 Kingaroy, Queensland 1 0 A destructive tornado associated with a supercell tore roofs of homes in several towns across the Darling Downs on Boxing Day.[223]
Tansey and Coolabunia Tornadoes 12 October 2018 Tansey and Coolabunia, Queensland 2 Several injured, at least 3 hospitalised Two tornadoes and large hail associated with a destructive super cell hit the towns of Tansey and Coolabunia in south-east Queensland at approximately 3pm on 12 October 2018. The tornadoes ripped roofs off houses, destroyed crops, uprooted trees and injured several people with at least 3 being hospitalised.[224][225]
Axe Creek Tornado 29 June 2019 Victoria 1 1 injured A strong tornado associated with a cold front destroyed a single-story double-brick house in Axe Creek at approximately 4:30pm. An occupant of the house received a minor injury.[226][227]
Peechelba Tornado 6 September 2019 Victoria 1 Many livestock killed A tornado caused property damage and loss of livestock at the town of Peechelba in Northern Victoria.[228][229]
Waurn Ponds Tornado 20 May 2020 Victoria 1 1 injured A tornado passed through Waurn Ponds, Grovedale, Mount Duneed and Armstrong Creek on 20 May 2020, damaging at least 60 homes.[230][231] F1
Horsham Tornado 7 December 2020 Victoria 1 0 Northern parts of Horsham were impacted by a tornado, damaging 70 houses.[232][233] F1
Chester Hill Tornado 20 March 2021 New South Wales 1 0 In Chester Hill, a suburb in western Sydney, a small tornado damaged homes and toppled trees, leaving thousands without electricity.[234] F1
Bathurst Tornado 30 September 2021 New South Wales 1 3 injured A tornado formed from a huge front which travelled across Eastern Australia. This tornado formed in Bathurst just after 2:00PM from a dangerous supercell created from the front. The tornado travelled 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Clear Creek to Meadow Flat, and caused 11 homes to be damaged or destroyed.[235]
Armidale Tornado 14 October 2021 New South Wales 1 unknown A tornado that formed after a strong supercell crossed over Armidale caused considerable damage to houses, as well as overturned cars and uprooted some trees. This storm has left many without power.[236]
Blue Haven Tornado 7 December 2021 New South Wales 1 unknown A tornado that crossed Doyalson Link Road, picking up debris along its path.[237]
Bombala Tornado 15 January 2022 New South Wales 1 0 Fatalities A tornado touched down in the town of Bombala. Roofs and sheds were damaged with scattered debris across the town, witnessed by many locals and filmed by one. The tornado left a trail of destruction through a Pokolbin winery.[238] F2
Gold Coast Tornado 25 December 2023 Queensland 2 10 killed[239] A tornado passed through the Scenic Rim and northern Gold Coast. A woman was killed when a tree fell on her car in Helensvale.[240] It reached wind speeds of over 200 km/h, classifying it as an EF2 tornado. Almost all mature aged trees were uprooted and many houses were destroyed on the Northern Gold Coast. 10 people were killed making this one of the most destructive tornados in Australia’s history. F2

New Zealand

Tornado Event Date Area Tornadoes Casualties Notes
Parnell tornadoDecember 1863Parnell, New Zealand-0 fatalities, numerous injuriesA tornado passed through part of Auckland suburb of Parnell, destroying every building and tree it came across, causing a total of £5,000 in damage.[241]
Frankton (Hamilton) tornado25 August 1948Waikato, New Zealand-3 fatalities, 80 injuriesF2 damage; 163 buildings and 50 businesses.[242][243]
Halswell tornado19 January 1983Halswell, Christchurch, New Zealand-0 fatalities, unknown injuredThis tornado was part of a severe storm that struck Christchurch. Authorities didn't believe reports made by citizens, as few buildings were damaged.[244]
Albany tornadoMay 1991Albany, New Zealand-1 fatality, unknown injuredA local church destroyed. One man driving a bulldozer was killed by flying debris.[245]
Waitara tornado[246]15 August 2004Taranaki, New Zealand-2 fatalities, 2 serious injuredThe casualties occurred when a farmhouse was demolished by the tornado. Several power lines were taken out, affecting 6,662 consumers. Media reports included debris 'spread over an area 400 metres long by 50 metres wide', although other media outlets described the track length as being greater than 1 kilometre (3,300 ft). F3 tornado, strongest on record.
Greymouth tornado10 March 2005West Coast, New Zealand10 fatalities, 6 injuredThe path of devastation was approximately 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) long and 400 metres (1,300 ft) wide. It had an F1 rating with winds speeds of around 180 km/h. It was estimated that the tornado lasted 10 seconds. The insurance industry payouts for the tornado was NZ$9,200,000 (2005 money). Two tornadoes touched down in Greymouth within two years. Up to 30 people were made homeless. Six people received injuries from the tornado. Two people were admitted to hospital with moderate injuries, and one was treated and discharged. The St John's ambulance treated another three people for minor cuts and bruises. One woman was injured when the tornado flipped over the campervan she was sitting in. A 12-tonne truck was overturned along with a number of cars. West Coast is one of the most tornado-prone areas of New Zealand.[247]
New Plymouth tornado4 July 2007New Plymouth, New Zealand-0 fatalitiesA series of tornadoes ripped through the New Plymouth district of New Zealand, damaging 50 homes and rendering 70–80% of them uninhabitable. One person was injured, and several were trapped inside vehicles by powerlines.[248]
Auckland tornado3 May 2011Auckland, New Zealand-1 fatality, 14 injuriesA tornado struck the Auckland suburb of Albany, killing one person and injuring many others.[249][250]
New Plymouth tornadoes19 June 2011New Plymouth, New Zealand2 confirmed
1 unconfirmed		0 fatalitiesTwo tornadoes struck New Plymouth, damaging businesses in the Central Business District, St Mary's Church Hall, and a hotel.[251]
Auckland tornado6 December 2012Auckland, New ZealandMore than 13 fatalities, at least 7 injuriesA tornado struck the Auckland suburb of Hobsonville, killing three people and injuring at least seven others.[252]
Mt Maunganui tornado 13 May 2015 Mt Maunganui, New Zealand 1 0 fatalities A tornado struck the Tauranga suburb of Mt Maunganui, damaging homes and the nearby Baypark Stadium.[253]
Coopers Beach tornado 5 June 2019 Coopers Beach, New Zealand 1 0 fatalities A tornado struck the town of Coopers Beach and caused damage to 15 homes, leaving two to be deemed uninhabitable.[254]
Christchurch tornado18 November 2019Christchurch, New Zealand12 injuriesA tornado struck Christchurch, injuring two people and causing significant damage.[255]
Papamoa tornado 27 June 2020 Papamoa, New Zealand 1 0 fatalities A tornado struck the Tauranga suburb of Papamoa in the early morning and caused some damage to homes. The tornado also sent a trampoline flying across a main road into some trees lining the carpark of a local supermarket.[256]
Papatoetoe tornado 19 June 2021 Auckland, New Zealand 1 1 fatality, 2 injuries A tornado struck the Papatoetoe district in South Auckland. The tornado damaged roofs, trees and shipping containers. A worker at Wiri Station was killed, while two others were injured. About 1,200 homes were affected by the tornado, 60 of which were deemed to be uninhabitable.[257]
Tongariro National Park tornado 27 February 2023 Tongariro National Park, New Zealand 1 0 A weak tornado was seen over the national park[258]
North Island tornadoes 10 April 2023 Taranaki, Nelson, Tasman District, New Zealand 4 1 injury Four tornadoes struck Taranaki, Nelson, and Wellington. Numerous homes were damaged, and one person was injured.[259]

South America

Argentina

Event Date Area Tornadoes Casualties Notes
Rojas tornadoSeptember 16, 1816Rojas, Buenos Aires Province121 fatalities, 82 injuriesOne of the first registered tornadoes in Argentina, rated a F4.[260]
Dolores tornado1874Dolores, Buenos Aires Province10Part of the city was destroyed.
Arroyo Seco tornadoNovember 13, 1891Arroyo Seco, Santa fé Province110 fatalities, 80+ injuriesThe south of Arroyo was destroyed, with only 5 homes undamaged. It was mentioned that freight train wagons flew through the air. Possibly an F4 tornado.[261]
Bolívar tornado/stormSeptember 7, 1902Bolívar, Buenos Aires Province115-20 fatalities, 65 injuredThe city of Bolívar was severely damaged by a severe storm or a strong tornado.
Villa María tornadoNovember 12, 1928Córdoba Province126 fatalities, 150 injuredThe towns of Villa Maria and Villa Nueva were greatly affected by a tornado that caused great damage.[262][263]
Chillar tornadoMarch 14, 1936Buenos Aires Province18-3 fatalities, 100 injuredThe small town of Chillar and its rural area were heavily damaged by a tornado that destroyed dozens of houses and overturned automobiles and train cars.
General San Martín tornadoOctober 27, 1965Chaco Province13 fatalities, 50 injuriesHalf of General San Martín was destroyed.
San Justo tornado[264]10 January 1973Santa Fe Province, Argentina163 fatalities, 350 injuriesLarge and violent F5 tornado; strongest tornado in the Southern Hemisphere.
Morteros tornado28 October 1978Morteros, Provincia de Córdoba, Argentina15 fatalities, 100 injuredOne of the strongest tornadoes ever registered in Córdoba Province. It was rated as an F3.
Dolores tornadoNovember 25, 1985Argentina11 fatality, 30 injuredF3 tornado
1993 Super Outbreak13 April 1993Buenos Aires Province, Argentina≥3007 fatalities, 80 injuriesThe outbreak of tornadoes in Buenos Aires in 1993 was an outbreak of around ≥300 tornadoes that affected the southern part of Buenos Aires. It happened between the night of Tuesday, April 13 and 14. Located within the Corridor of the Tornadoes, this event was the largest wave recorded in the Southern Hemisphere, from the s. XX. Between the hour 20 and 24, an extraordinary system of severe storms affected the parties of Trenque Lauquen, Pehuajó, Hipólito Yrigoyen, Carlos Casares, Bolívar, Daireaux, General Lamadrid, Olavarría, Tapalqué, Azul, Laprida, Benito Juárez, Tandil, Necochea, Lobería, Balcarce, General Alvarado and General Pueyrredon. The most affected localities were Henderson (F3), Urdampilleta (F3) and Mar del Plata (F2).This succession of tornadoes had intensities from F0 to F3 and produced severe damage along strips oriented from northwest to southeast. The local area affected was greater than 4,000 square kilometres (1,500 sq mi).[265][266]
Estacion Lopez tornadoMay 6, 1992Buenos Aires Province, Argentina14 fatalitiesF4
Guernica tornadoes (2000)26 December 2000Guernica, Dolores and Chascomus, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina121 fatality, 51 injuriesThe towns of Guernica and Chascomus were destroyed. Fifteen homes were severely damaged in the town of Dolores. F2 and F3 tornadoes[267][266]
Guernica tornadoes (2001)10 January 2001Guernica and Glew, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina25 fatalities, 250 injuriesGuernica was destroyed once again by an F3 tornado.
Córdoba, tornado26 December 2003Córdoba, Argentina15 fatalities, 90 injuriesAn F3 tornado blew away 400 houses, 1000 trees, and 150 ceilings. The tornado lasted 24 minutes and swept away three neighborhoods, making it the longest-lasting tornado in the Southern Hemisphere.
Chivilcoy tornado7 January 2006Chivilcoy, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina51 fatality, 9 injuries23 structures were destroyed by an F2 in Chivilcoy.[268]
Buenos Aires, Argentina waterspouts1 March 2008Buenos Aires, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina2-Two tornadic waterspouts formed over the La Plata river.
Tornado outbreak of September, 7September 7, 2009Misiones, Argentina2717 fatalities, >250 injuriesThe tornado outbreak in Argentina in 2009 was an outbreak of 27 confirmed tornadoes that occurred on the night of September 7 and violently affected the northeast of Misiones. The event reached and destroyed several localities. It is estimated that at least 17 people died and more than 250 people were injured. Many other cities were destroyed and damaged by tornadoes.

Around 8:30 p.m. on September 7, a supercell produced an F4 tornado that destroyed the city of San Pedro. The event was accompanied by a violent storm of hail and rain. The tornado lasted approximately 5 minutes. It had a width of 1 kilometre (3,300 ft) and its route exceeded 10 kilometres (6.2 mi). At least 11 people died and another 100 people were injured in San Pedro. The amount of tornadoes that affected the area is comparable to the size of the province of Tucumán in Argentina. It is estimated that a total of 17 people died and just over 250 injured. Regardless of tornadoes, other adverse storm phenomena also produced damage in a large area. Reconstruction of villages, towns and cities took several years and it was noted that some could never be reclaimed.[269][270][271]

Confirmed tornadoes by Fujita rating
FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total
0 11 5 6 4 1 0 27
Junin, Buenos AiresOctober 16, 2010Buenos Aires, Argentina10 fatalitiesF2 tornado
2011 Chaco tornado January 26, 2011 Laboulaye, Córdoba 1 6 injuries On January 26, 2011, a tornado formed over Laboulaye Córdoba, which caused damage of between 50 and 100 roofs. There were only six injuries. The trail of destruction of the tornado was 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) long and 250 metres (820 ft) wide. The tornado was rated F1 / F2.
2012 Buenos Aires tornadoes April 4, 2012 Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires 4 17 fatalities On April 4, 2012, Greater Buenos Aires was hit by a storm, which produced 4 tornadoes with F1 and F2 intensities. Seventeen fatalities were reported in various locations.[272]

Brazil

Event Date Area Tornadoes Casualties Notes F#
Canoinhas tornado16 May 1948Canoinhas, Santa Catarina123 fatalities as well as several animal casualtiesThe northern region was hit by a high-end F3 tornado in the interior of the municipality of Canoinhas on May 16, causing the deaths of 23 people and several animals.[273]
Maravilha tornado9 October 1984Maravilha, Santa Catarina15 fatalities, 400 injuriesThe F3 tornado caused destruction in most of the town. 980 people were made homeless, and losses calculated at the time were at 9.12 billion Cruzeiros, in addition to more than 400 injured and 5 dead.[274]
Itu tornado30 September 1991Itu, São Paulo116 fatalities, 350 injuriesA low-end F4 tornado left the town devastated, tumbling a bus, destroying more than 2,000 houses, killing 16 people, and injuring 350.[275]
Almirante Tamandaré tornado17 May 1992Almirante Tamandaré, Paraná, Brazil16 fatalities, 105 injuriesF3 tornado.
Campinas tornado28 November 1995Campinas, São Paulo11 fatality, +3 injuriesF3 tornado. Several buildings in the region were destroyed, including the Unicamp convention center.
Nova Laranjeiras tornado13 June 1997Nova Laranjeiras, São Paulo13 fatalities, 76 injuriesThe municipality of Nova Laranjeiras had its urban and rural areas destroyed by a high-end F3 tornado. A total of 200 homes, as well as commercial points and public agencies, were destroyed.
Viamão tornado11 October 2000Viamão, Rio Grande do Sul11 fatalityA low-end F3 tornado touched down in the night in the locality of Viamão and destroyed more than 100 homes and killed 1 person.[276]
Metropolitan Region of Campinas tornado4 May 2001Sumaré, Americana, Paulínia, Itatiba, Campinas, Santa Bárbara d'Oeste11 fatalityAn F3 tornado left one person dead. Damage in excess of R$30 million.
Palmital and Lençóis Paulista tornadoes25 May 2004Palmital, São Paulo14 fatalities, 25 injuriesA F3 tornado crashed a bus and destroyed homes, leaving 4 dead and 25 injured. Another tornado (F2) left a giant and visible scar in rural areas of Lençóis Paulista.
Criciúma twin tornadoes3 January 2005Criciúma, Santa Catarina21 fatalityCriciúma was affected by two tornadoes in less than a day. Several residences were completely destroyed. Fire hazards originating from short circuits also affected the town.
2005 São Paulo tornado outbreak24 May 2005São Paulo101 fatality, 11 injuriesOutbreak of 10 tornadoes in the state of São Paulo, causing mass destruction in many localities.[277][278] An F3 multi-vortex tornado struck the municipality of Indaiatuba.[279]
Taquarituba rain-wrapped tornado22 September 2013Taquarituba, São Paulo12 fatalities, 64 injuriesOver 200 houses damaged. Rated F3.
Erebango12 April 2014Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil11 fatality, 4 injuriesA tornado that destroyed homes and left people homeless. A total of about 300 residences were damaged in Erebango.
Santa Catarina tornadoes20 April 2015Xanxerê, Passos Maia, Ponte Serrada, Brazil22 fatalities, 120 injuriesTwo tornadoes hit three cities in Santa Catarina (Passos Maia, Xanxerê and Ponte Serrada), destroying more than 2,600 residences, killing 2 people, and injuring 120.
Confirmed tornadoes by Fujita rating
FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total
0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2
Santa Catarina and Paraná tornadoes19 November 2015Paraná, Santa Catarina, Brazil320 injuries
Confirmed tornadoes by Fujita rating
FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total
0 1 2 0 0 0 0 3
2016 São Paulo tornado outbreakJune 5, 2016Campinas, Jarinu, São Roque, São Paulo+6~1 fatality, many injuriesAn episode of severe thunderstorms produced a violent F2 tornado that severely affected Jarinu on the night of June 5, 2016. One person died and another 50 were injured. Many houses were partially destroyed (no roofs, walls, broken glass, etc.), most of the trees were cut in half and the power poles were destroyed. An extra fact is that the wind dragged an 18-ton truck a few yards. It was revealed that the damage had passed R$18 million. In Campinas, several F0-F2 tornadoes formed in the region in different neighborhoods. In São Roque, a F1 tornado formed over the city knocking down hundreds of trees, poles and destroying residences.
Confirmed tornadoes by Fujita rating
FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total
0 2 2 2 0 0 0 6
Presidente Getúlio tornado outbreak12 June 2017Rio Grande do Sul8unknown8 tornado tracks identified by multiple researchers. Strongest tornado was an F2.
Southern Brazil tornadoes10–12 June 2018Rio Grande do Sul2+2 fatalities, 5 injuriesSupercells thunderstorms caused by a low pressure system in Argentina produced tornadoes in Southern Brazil. A F3 intensity tornado on the Fujita scale, passed through several municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul, causing two deaths and leaving more than a thousand damaged homes. In the city of Agua Santa, the tornado destroyed at least 10 aviaries causing the death of more than 220 thousand chickens. 24 Gaucho cities were hit by the storm and 2,630 homes were affected. Another tornado struck Nova Conquista, a locality in the city of Chiapetta, the tornado was of low intensity (F0) and caused no damage. In other locations in southern Brazil, the storm system caused heavy rains accompanied by destructive winds and hailstorms.
Confirmed tornadoes by Fujita rating
FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total
0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2
Itaperuçu rain-wrapped tornado30 November 2018Itaperuçu, Paraná12 fatalitiesA strong rain-wrapped F2 tornado struck the city of Itaperuçu, Paraná, destroying more than 300 homes, health posts, and schools, and leaving two dead. A car was thrown against the wall of a house.[280]

Chile

Event Date Area Tornadoes Casualties Notes
San Carlos tornado31 May 2013San Carlos, Chile11 injuryDamaged a school and some houses. Blew off roofs.
Los Ángeles tornado30 May 2019Los Ángeles, Chile116 injuriesA tornado overturned vehicles and damaged more than 120 homes in the northern part of Los Angeles.[281]
Biobío tornado31 May 2019Talcahuano and Concepción, Chile11 fatality, 24 injuriesA tornadic waterspout caused casualties and damaged at least 546 homes.[282]

Colombia

Event Date Area Tornadoes Casualties Notes
Soledad,

Colombia tornado

 1 June 2001 Soledad, Atlantico 1 2 fatalities, 300 injuries Those affected by the tornado that hit the Municipality of Soledad in the Metropolitan Area of Barranquilla took refuge in public schools, leaving two dead, 300 injured, and more than 500 houses cleared.
Soledad, Colombia

Tornado

 23 June

2008

 Soledad, Atlántico 1 15 injuries, including 3 children The natural phenomenon caused material damage in Kennedy and Josefa Donado schools when students received classes, resulting in three children injured when the roof of one of the educational institutions fell.

500 homes were affected on their roofs.

Soledad, Colombia Watersprout 11 August 2010 Soledad, Atlántico 1 None reported No reports of damage or injuries
Barranquilla, Colombia tornado15 September 2006Barranquilla, Colombia113 injuriesF2 tornado
Bogotá, Colombia tornado6 November 2007Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia11 injuryRoofs were torn off of buildings, including a car dealership. Windows were blown out and trees were uprooted. 1 person was injured.
El Rosal,

Colombia

landspout

 3 September 2018 El Rosal,

Cundinamarca

 1 None reported Strong winds hit the municipality of Tenjo, Cundinamarca, leaving 31 homes without roof and several fallen trees on vehicles and power cables, as well as a service station, two restaurants and a school affected.

The winds also felt strongly in the northwest of Bogotá, exactly on 80th Street, at the height of the Guadua Bridge, where citizens recorded a kind of tornado that raised tiles, stones, and sticks, among other objects.

No injured people were reported, but 200 people were affected by the landspout.

Yopal, Colombia

tornado

 26

August 2018

 Citadel La Bendicion, near Yopal, Casanare 1 1 injury The strong tornado hit the residents of the citadel of La Bendición, leaving a balance of approximately 250 people from 70 affected families, and 65 damaged houses, of which more than 50 are considered destroyed.
Riohacha-Valledupar, Colombia tornado 13 September 2015 On the road between Riohacha and Valledupar 1 Unknown In a YouTube video published by the user Shcastro, we can see what appears to be a tornado on the road that leads from Riohacha to Valledupar.

It is visualized that in the distance a very strong storm develops that had the ability to create the eddy, which fortunately did not cause damage due to occur in the open field.

La Ceja, Colombia tornado 14

September 2018

 La Ceja, Antioquia 1 Unknown Heavy rains in the municipality of La Ceja, Antioquia caused flooding in several neighborhoods in the urban area and damage to crops in rural areas.

During the rainfall, residents of La Ceja recorded what appears to be a tornado of small proportions, something unusual in the region.

Paraguay

Event Date Area Tornadoes Casualties Notes
San Javier, Paraguay tornado8 April 2018Paraguay12 fatalities, some injuriesOn the evening of April 8, a strong tornado struck the small village of San Javier, Paraguay, located just north of San Ignacio. A church and some small brick homes were leveled, and several other structures sustained significant damage, including the town clinic, school, and police station. Many trees were snapped or uprooted, two people were killed, and others were injured.[283]

Uruguay

Event Date Area Tornadoes Casualties Notes
Vichadero tornado25 October 1968Vichadero, Uruguay-1 fatality, 12 injuries[284]
Fray Marcos tornadoApril 21, 1970Fray Marcos, Uruguay111 fatalitiesF4. It was the strongest tornado in the history of Uruguay.[285]
Migues, Canelones27 January 2001Uruguay10 fatalitiesF2/3 tornado
CanelonesMarch 10, 2002Uruguay12 fatalitiesF2/3 tornado, $30 million damage.
Dolores tornado15 April 2016Dolores, Soriano, Uruguay15 fatalities, 250 injuriesAn F3 tornado caused heavy damage to buildings in the city of Dolores, killing five people.[286]

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