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Selected data from the database

selected: all reports
- occurring between 16-04-2024 00:00 and 23-04-2024 24:00 GMT/UTC

number of selected reports: 478
Only the first 25 selected events are shown in the table
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tornado tornado   wind severe wind   hail large hail   rain heavy rain
  funnel funnel cloud   gustnado gustnado   devil lesser whirlwind
  snow heavy snowfall/snowstorm   ice ice accumulation   avalanche avalanche   lightning damaging lightning
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large hail

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Le Rouret  Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 
France (43.68 N, 7.02 E) < 3 km
22-04-2024  (Monday)
14:30 UTC (+/- 1 hrs.)

based on information from: photo or video of the event, a newspaper report, a report on a website
thickness of hail cover: 2 cm
Roads, cars and gardens covered with hail. Layers at least 2 cm thick.
https://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/provence-alpes-cote-d-azur/alpes-maritimes/nouvel-episode-orageux-grele-et-neige-tombent-sur-les-alpes-maritimes-ce-lundi-2959328.html
Reference: "Nouvel épisode orageux : grêle et neige tombent sur les Alpes-Maritimes ce lundi", France 3 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 22 Apr 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Nicolas Baluteau (Voluntary Observer Person)

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Nice  Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 
France (43.70 N, 7.25 E) < 3 km
22-04-2024  (Monday)
14:30 UTC (+/- 1 hrs.)

based on information from: photo or video of the event, a newspaper report, a report on a website
thickness of hail cover: 2 cm
As it already happened on 18 April, new strong hailstorm transit in the late afternoon. Layer at least 2 cm thick.
https://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/provence-alpes-cote-d-azur/alpes-maritimes/nouvel-episode-orageux-grele-et-neige-tombent-sur-les-alpes-maritimes-ce-lundi-2959328.html
Reference: "Nouvel épisode orageux : grêle et neige tombent sur les Alpes-Maritimes ce lundi", France 3 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 22 Apr 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Nicolas Baluteau (Voluntary Observer Person)

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Xaçmaz  Oğuz 
Azerbaijan (41.05 N, 47.60 E) < 5 km
22-04-2024  (Monday)
12:00 UTC (+/- 30 min.)

based on information from: photo or video of the event, an eyewitness report of the damage, a report on a website, an eye-witness report
maximum hail diameter: 3 cm
Impacts: Damage to roof or chimney, Tree(s) damaged, Crops/farmland damaged
Large hail up to at least 3 cm i.d. was reported. Time was based on SAT data.
https://report.az/ekologiya/oguza-dolu-dusubvvdfv/
https://azertag.az/xeber/faktiki_hava_oguz_ve_ismayilliya_dolu_dusub-2974706
https://axar.az/news/toplum/854332.html
Reference: "Oğuza dolu düşüb", Report.az, 22 APR 2024. "Faktiki hava: Oğuz və İsmayıllıya dolu düşüb", Azertac, 22 APR 2024. "Oğuza dolu düşdü, təsərrüfata ziddi ziyan dəydi - Video", axar.az, 22 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

severe wind

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Reggio nell'Emilia  Emilia-Romagna 
Italy (44.70 N, 10.63 E) < 3 km
22-04-2024  (Monday)
12:00 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: government-based sources / administrative organisations, an eyewitness report of the damage, a report on a website, photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage, an eye-witness report
Impacts: Road(s) impassable or closed, Damage to roof or chimney, Car(s) damaged (unspecified), Large tree branch(es) broken, Tree(s) uprooted or snapped
https://www.reggionline.com/maltempo-crolla-quercia-sul-tetto-un-capannone-strada-foto/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0_Sf8_r-RQtThYH726P7W8A5BVyHoOcLzMomquAVQWYQebrbESS4nB3uM_aem_AWWZhvmO-mdMeDwl_ODx1eX9xKAKwr0DUQh_PR6TS715FyssYlnjllrgGsup3aoKZaFOgMhzbdSoe2hHuPiPX69s
Reference: "Maltempo, piove a dirotto in pianura: quercia crolla sul tetto di un capannone e in strada. IL BILANCIO DEI DANNI | FOTO | VIDEO", Reggionline, 22 Apr 2024

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: PRETEMP - Previsione temporali

severe wind

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Porto Garibaldi  Emilia-Romagna 
Italy (44.68 N, 12.24 E) < 3 km
22-04-2024  (Monday)
10:15 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: an eyewitness report of the damage, photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage, an eye-witness report
Impacts: Road(s) impassable or closed, Tree(s) uprooted or snapped
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10226026205058009&set=p.10226026205058009&type=3
Reference: Ilaria Mascellani (on Facebook), 22 Apr 2024

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: PRETEMP - Previsione temporali

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Verona  Veneto 
Italy (45.43 N, 11.00 E) < 5 km
22-04-2024  (Monday)
09:30 UTC (+/- 5 min.)

based on information from: an eyewitness report of the damage, a report on a website, photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage, an eye-witness report
Impacts: Road(s) impassable or closed, Tree(s) uprooted or snapped
https://www.larena.it/territorio-veronese/citta/maltempo-22-aprile-alberi-caduti-1.10686566
Reference: "Vento e pioggia in città, un albero caduto a Ponte Crencano", L'Arena, 22 Apr 2024

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: PRETEMP - Previsione temporali

tornado

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Santa Marinella  Lazio 
Italy (42.03 N, 11.86 E) < 3 km
22-04-2024  (Monday)
08:00 UTC (+/- 5 min.)

based on information from: a trained storm spotter, photo or video of the event, an eyewitness report of the damage, a report on a website, an eye-witness report
occurring over: water
The funnel cloud was observed.
Almeno altri due funnel osservati // At least two more funnels observed
http://stormreport.meteonetwork.it/asset/photo/21749_1713776862.3771.jpg
https://www.facebook.com/groups/313058322159738/permalink/3134548453344030/
https://www.facebook.com/giorgio.melidoni/videos/1454823192094777/?idorvanity=313058322159738

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: MeteoNetwork Pretemp

tornado

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Santa Marinella  Lazio 
Italy (42.02 N, 11.80 E) < 10 km
22-04-2024  (Monday)
08:00 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: a trained storm spotter, photo or video of the event, an eyewitness report of the damage, a report on a website, an eye-witness report
occurring over: water
The funnel cloud was observed.
Video nei commenti // Video in the comments
http://stormreport.meteonetwork.it/asset/photo/21760_1713816997.7058.jpg
https://www.facebook.com/PrevisioniMeteoAntonioMarino/posts/pfbid0RqwBPsEBb7KoBQSXhXMpk2cwMAYgPsM2cN3JPEMgbLs5A48zKFGfJeqw5RM9VWT9l

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: MeteoNetwork Pretemp

tornado

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Ladispoli  Lazio 
Italy (41.94 N, 11.97 E) < 10 km
22-04-2024  (Monday)
07:35 UTC (+/- 5 min.)

based on information from: a trained storm spotter, photo or video of the event, an eyewitness report of the damage, a report on a website, an eye-witness report
occurring over: water
The funnel cloud was observed.
Almeno altri tre funnel osservati // At least three more funnels observed
http://stormreport.meteonetwork.it/asset/photo/21750_1713777059.2957.jpg
https://www.facebook.com/baraonda.rivista/posts/pfbid0HhAVEWypgGSYPuHXZCr2aHZuWKUvhACKeuHziPERddT7qckgwCj8jjyAG1e7SQxWl
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid07JsT4ockidFXonWVH5AaX13RGmo7fV6WETqLUxxyRu4i2mGFrePkgZ9PJp4JiE6ql&amp;id=100008588109158

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: MeteoNetwork Pretemp

tornado

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Civitavecchia  Lazio 
Italy (42.12 N, 11.77 E) < 1 km
22-04-2024  (Monday)
07:13 UTC (+/- 1 min.)

based on information from: a trained storm spotter, photo or video of the event, an eyewitness report of the damage, a report on a website, an eye-witness report
occurring over: landwater
The funnel cloud was observed.
Secondo funnel osservato. Nessun danno segnalato // Second funnel observed. No damage reported
http://stormreport.meteonetwork.it/asset/photo/21748_1713776634.9937.jpg
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeHEgU1X/
https://www.facebook.com/giuliano.ciambella.9/videos/7998836913460491/
https://www.facebook.com/stefano.fazi.10/videos/831052662254140/
https://www.facebook.com/reel/972368071003182
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2151810348491787&amp;set=a.111075512565291
https://www.facebook.com/MeteoLazio1/posts/pfbid0t2Phum4bdzk4yVAmncXEu2jSfCLBmrtqdpeVvZTMUHSrboc8FYEqVKQnLkRoS8PMl
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=938031524992706&amp;set=a.529199115875951
https://www.facebook.com/diego.dipinto.10/videos/992495615629147/
https://www.facebook.com/diego.dipinto.10/videos/940434457762431/
https://www.facebook.com/diego.dipinto.10/videos/737145848583716/

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: MeteoNetwork Pretemp

damaging lightning

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Studenets  Nizjnij Novgorod 
Russian Federation (56.10 N, 44.28 E) < 1 km
21-04-2024  (Sunday)
23:22 UTC (+/- 1 min.)

based on information from: a report by a weather service, a newspaper report, photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage
estimated peak current: 22 kA
polarity: negative
Impacts: Building(s) damaged, Fire as a consequence of the event
Cottage sat on fire by lightning strike
https://www.nn.ru/text/incidents/2024/04/22/73490333/
Reference: "Вспышка и пожар. МЧС опубликовало видео момента удара молнии в коттедж в Кстовском районе", NIZHNIY NOVGOROD ONLAYN, 22 APR 2024. kachelmannwetter.com

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Thilo Kühne (ESWD management/ESSL Team)

severe wind

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Aígion  Achaḯa 
Greece (38.25 N, 22.08 E) < 3 km
21-04-2024  (Sunday)
18:00 UTC (+/- 3 hrs.)

based on information from: a report on a website, photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage
Impacts: Road(s) impassable or closed, Power transmission damaged or destroyed, Large tree branch(es) broken
A downed large tree branch was reported after the period of strong wind gusts.
https://www.aigiovoice.gr/aigio-diakopi-revmatos-meta-apo-ptosi-dentrou-stin-korinthou/
Reference: "Αίγιο: Διακοπή ρεύματος μετά από πτώση δέντρου στην Κορίνθου", Aigio Voice, 21 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

damaging lightning

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Krasnoslobodsk  Volgograd 
Russian Federation (48.72 N, 44.60 E) < 3 km
21-04-2024  (Sunday)
16:33 UTC (+/- 1 min.)

based on information from: a television or radio broadcast, an eyewitness report of the damage, photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage
estimated peak current: 38 kA
polarity: positive
Impacts: Building(s) damaged, Fire as a consequence of the event
https://v1.ru/text/gorod/2024/04/21/73488977/
Reference: "«Молния ударила — и загорелось»: в Волгоград ворвались громовые тучи и шквалистый ветер", V1.ru, 21 APR 2024. kachelmannwetter.com

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Thilo Kühne (ESWD management/ESSL Team)

heavy snowfall/snowstorm

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Habischried  Bayern 
Germany (48.95 N, 13.05 E) < 5 km
21-04-2024  (Sunday)
15:54 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: government-based sources / administrative organisations
Impacts: Road(s) impassable or closed, Large tree branch(es) broken
Reference: Freiwillige Feuerwehr Habischried (Facebook). Checked: 22 APR 2024

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Thilo Kühne (ESWD management/ESSL Team)

severe wind

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Rivalta di Torino  Piemonte 
Italy (45.03 N, 7.52 E) < 3 km
21-04-2024  (Sunday)
15:00 UTC (+/- 1 hrs.)

based on information from: an eyewitness report of the damage, a report on a website, photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage, an eye-witness report
Impacts: Damage to roof or chimney
https://torinocronaca.it/news/provincia/324205/maltempo-in-piemonte-il-forte-vento-fa-crollare-le-tegole-di-un-tetto-nell-area-mercatale.html
Reference: "Maltempo in Piemonte, il forte vento fa crollare le tegole di un tetto nell'area mercatale", Torino Cronaca, 22 Apr 2024

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: PRETEMP - Previsione temporali

severe wind

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Lokhvytsya  Poltava Oblast 
Ukraine (50.37 N, 33.27 E) < 20 km
21-04-2024  (Sunday)
15:00 UTC (+/- 3 hrs.)

based on information from: a newspaper report
Impacts: Power transmission damaged or destroyed
https://nikvesti.com/ru/news/incidents/iz-za-neogody-26-naselennyh-punktov-poltavschiny-ostalis-bez-sveta
Reference: "Из-за непогоды 26 населенных пунктов Полтавщины остались без света ", NIKVESTI.com, 22 APR 2024

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Thilo Kühne (ESWD management/ESSL Team)

severe wind

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Zin'kiv  Poltava Oblast 
Ukraine (50.21 N, 34.36 E) < 20 km
21-04-2024  (Sunday)
15:00 UTC (+/- 3 hrs.)

based on information from: a newspaper report
Impacts: Power transmission damaged or destroyed
https://nikvesti.com/ru/news/incidents/iz-za-neogody-26-naselennyh-punktov-poltavschiny-ostalis-bez-sveta
Reference: "Из-за непогоды 26 населенных пунктов Полтавщины остались без света ", NIKVESTI.com, 22 APR 2024

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Thilo Kühne (ESWD management/ESSL Team)

severe wind

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Kobelyaky  Poltava Oblast 
Ukraine (49.15 N, 34.20 E) < 20 km
21-04-2024  (Sunday)
15:00 UTC (+/- 3 hrs.)

based on information from: a newspaper report
Impacts: Power transmission damaged or destroyed
https://nikvesti.com/ru/news/incidents/iz-za-neogody-26-naselennyh-punktov-poltavschiny-ostalis-bez-sveta
Reference: "Из-за непогоды 26 населенных пунктов Полтавщины остались без света ", NIKVESTI.com, 22 APR 2024

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Thilo Kühne (ESWD management/ESSL Team)

severe wind

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Mirgorodshchina  Poltava Oblast 
Ukraine (49.20 N, 33.97 E) < 20 km
21-04-2024  (Sunday)
15:00 UTC (+/- 3 hrs.)

based on information from: a newspaper report
Impacts: Power transmission damaged or destroyed
https://nikvesti.com/ru/news/incidents/iz-za-neogody-26-naselennyh-punktov-poltavschiny-ostalis-bez-sveta
Reference: "Из-за непогоды 26 населенных пунктов Полтавщины остались без света ", NIKVESTI.com, 22 APR 2024

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Thilo Kühne (ESWD management/ESSL Team)

large hail

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Bryukhovichi  L'vivs'ka Oblast' 
Ukraine (49.91 N, 23.95 E) < 3 km
21-04-2024  (Sunday)
14:40 UTC (+/- 5 min.)

based on information from: photo or video of the event, a report on a website, an eye-witness report
thickness of hail cover: 2 cm
Hail cover up to at least 2 cm in thickness was reported. Time was based on IMGW-PIB radar data.
https://24tv.ua/ru/grad-vo-lvove-21-aprelja-gorod-i-oblast-zasypalo-snegom-segodnja-foto-i-video-24-kanal_n2539997
https://www.obozrevatel.com/novosti-obschestvo/lvov-i-oblast-zasyipalo-anomalnyim-gradom-foto-i-video.htm
https://i.obozrevatel.com/news/2024/4/21/photo2024-04-2118-38-46.jpg?size=972x462
Reference: "Во Львове выпал аномальный град: горожане показали "заснеженные улицы"", 24ua, 21 APR 2024. "Львов и область засыпало аномальным градом: фото и видео", Oborezvatel, 21 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

heavy snowfall/snowstorm

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Meyernberg  Bayern 
Germany (49.93 N, 11.53 E) < 5 km
21-04-2024  (Sunday)
14:10 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: government-based sources / administrative organisations, photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage
Impacts: Road(s) impassable or closed, Large tree branch(es) broken
Reference: Freiwillige Feuerwehr Meyernberg (Facebook). Checked: 22 APR 2024

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Thilo Kühne (ESWD management/ESSL Team)

severe wind

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Krasnogorsk  Moskva 
Russian Federation (55.82 N, 37.32 E) < 5 km
21-04-2024  (Sunday)
12:00 UTC (+/- 1 hrs.)

based on information from: a report on a website, photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage
Number of people injured: 1. 2-yr-old girl was injured by falling tree on a playground
https://vk.com/wall-68463802_496181
Reference: Метеодневник | Новости погоды (VK), 21 APR 2024

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Thilo Kühne (ESWD management/ESSL Team)

severe wind

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Dnipropetrovs'k  Dnipropetrovs'ka Oblast' 
Ukraine (48.41 N, 35.05 E) < 1 km
21-04-2024  (Sunday)
11:19 UTC (+/- 5 min.)

based on information from: an eyewitness report of the damage, a report on a website, photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage
Impacts: Road(s) impassable or closed, Car(s) damaged (unspecified), Large tree branch(es) broken
A downed large tree branch on a car was reported after the period of strong wind gusts.
https://dnepr.info/uk/news/u-dnipri-na-sokoli-sylnyj-viter-povalyv-derevo-na-mashynu//
Reference: "У Дніпрі на машини падають дерева та дорожні знаки", dnepr.info, 22 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

severe wind

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Dnipro  Dnipropetrovs'ka Oblast' 
Ukraine (48.45 N, 34.98 E) < 5 km
21-04-2024  (Sunday)
11:00 UTC (+/- 3 hrs.)

based on information from: a newspaper report, photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage
Impacts: Road(s) impassable or closed, Car(s) damaged (unspecified), Large tree branch(es) broken, Tree(s) uprooted or snapped
https://opentv.media/derevopad-i-povrezhdennye-avtomobili-v-dnepre-i-oblasti-likvidiruyut-posledstviya-nepogody
Reference: "Деревопад и поврежденные автомобили: в Днепре и области ликвидируют последствия непогоды", opentv.media, 21 APR 2024

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Thilo Kühne (ESWD management/ESSL Team)

severe wind

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Dnipro - Sobornyi  Dnipropetrovs'ka Oblast' 
Ukraine (48.41 N, 35.07 E) < 5 km
21-04-2024  (Sunday)
11:00 UTC (+/- 3 hrs.)

based on information from: a newspaper report, photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage
Impacts: Road(s) impassable or closed, Car(s) damaged (unspecified), Large tree branch(es) broken, Tree(s) uprooted or snapped
https://opentv.media/derevopad-i-povrezhdennye-avtomobili-v-dnepre-i-oblasti-likvidiruyut-posledstviya-nepogody
Reference: "Деревопад и поврежденные автомобили: в Днепре и области ликвидируют последствия непогоды", opentv.media, 21 APR 2024

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Thilo Kühne (ESWD management/ESSL Team)



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