# Severe storm and hail damage in Austria

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/severe-storm-and-hail-damage-in-austria
> Updated: 2026-09-03T05:50:18.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

Severe storms and heavy hail have caused approximately 5 million euros in total agricultural damage across five Austrian federal states. The most significant impact occurred in Styria, where damages reached 3.5 million euros.

In the district of Stainz, a single horticultural business reported nearly 3 million euros in losses due to extremely large hailstones that destroyed glass structures, equipment, and crops. Additional damage in Styria was reported in the Voitsberg and Murtal districts, affecting vineyards, fruit orchards, and grassland.

Other affected regions include Tyrol, Lower Austria, Salzburg, and Carinthia, with damage reported to grassland, corn, vegetables, and vineyards.

## Claims

- Severe storms caused approximately 5 million euros in total agricultural damage across five Austrian federal states. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- In Styria alone, damages reached 3.5 million euros. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- A single horticultural business in Stainz suffered nearly 3 million euros in damage to glass, equipment, and crops due to extremely large hailstones. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Agricultural damage in Tyrol totaled 600,000 euros affecting grassland, corn, and vegetables. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Agricultural damage in Lower Austria totaled 500,000 euros, affecting vineyards shortly before harvest. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Agricultural damage in Salzburg totaled 350,000 euros. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Agricultural damage in Carinthia totaled 150,000 euros. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Central Europe faces agricultural damage, energy policy shifts, and weather changes

Severe hailstorms cause 5 million euros in agricultural damage in Austria, while Germany weighs reactivating coal plants amid energy concerns and weather shifts occur in Bavaria.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/styria-austria-hit-by-severe-hailstorms-and-heavy-rain

### 2026-08-25: Slovakia hail damage exceeds 1 million euros

Hailstorms in Slovakia caused over 1 million euros in damages for Wüstenrot clients, with 86% of claims involving vehicles in regions like Prešov and Michalovce.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovakia-hail-damage-exceeds-1-million-euros

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