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DWD Confirms 42 Tornadoes in Germany in 2025, With Clusters in Baden‑Württemberg and Bavaria

The weather service deems the season average, with more cases to be vetted through photo and damage evidence in spring reviews.

Overview

  • Germany’s confirmed total stands at 42 tornadoes so far this year, with most reports from late spring through summer.
  • Baden‑Württemberg logged seven confirmed cases, including five over land and two waterspouts on Lake Constance.
  • Bavaria recorded at least four confirmed tornadoes, including events in Sonnefeld-Bieberbach, Untertheres and Süß, plus a waterspout near Lindau.
  • The Donaustetten tornado on 4 June reached IF2 on the international scale, with estimated winds up to about 220 km/h.
  • Additional suspected cases remain under assessment, and the DWD will update the national tally after spring 2026 analyses using photos, videos and damage surveys.