Overview
- At least 16 confirmed tornadoes were logged in northern Germany, including seven in Lower Saxony, five in Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern and four in Schleswig‑Holstein, according to the DWD.
- Baden‑Württemberg recorded seven confirmed events this year, with five over land and two waterspouts on Lake Constance, while Bavaria has at least four confirmed cases including a waterspout near Lindau.
- The DWD classifies 2025 as an average tornado season nationwide, noting 42 confirmed cases against a typical annual range of roughly 45 to 50 and 48 confirmations in 2024.
- Experts highlight the 4 June IF2 tornado in Donaustetten, which cut a path of more than 15 kilometers, left a damage swath about 50 meters wide and reached wind speeds up to roughly 220 km/h.
- Verification relies on photos or videos supplemented by damage analysis, so additional cases under discussion may be added after the post‑season assessment, and officials caution that cars offer no protection during tornadoes.