Overview
- In Baden‑Württemberg, five tornadoes over land were confirmed, with additional waterspouts on Lake Constance complicating state attribution.
- At least four cases were verified in Bavaria, including Sonnefeld/Bieberbach and Untertheres on May 28, Süß near Hahnbach on June 7, and a Lindau waterspout on August 22.
- The Donaustetten tornado was rated IF2 with winds up to 220 km/h, carving a roughly 50‑meter‑wide path over more than 15 kilometers.
- DWD experts confirm events using photos and videos and by analyzing damage patterns such as snapped trees and torn roofs.
- Officials describe strong year‑to‑year variability without a clear rise in national counts, noting that improved reporting helps documentation while climate change may influence storm strength.