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Severe storm in Waldshut district

Overview

A severe storm in the Waldshut district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, resulted in the death of a child and serious injuries to an adult. The Waldshut-Tiengen Public Prosecutor's Office confirmed the fatalities occurred on August 28 near the Swiss border.

The storm brought hurricane-force gusts, heavy rain, and large hail to the High Rhine region, with hail stones reaching diameters of up to six centimeters and approximately 46,000 lightning strikes recorded. The weather caused significant damage, including uprooted trees, flooded basements, and destroyed construction sites. In the neighboring Swiss canton of Schaffhausen, wind gusts were measured at speeds of up to 142 kilometers per hour.

Entities

Waldshut-Tiengen Public Prosecutor's Office · Schaffhausen · Karlsruhe · Baden-Württemberg

Timeline

  1. 13 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Waldshut district storm causes child death and injuries

    A severe storm in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, caused the death of a child and left an adult seriously injured. The storm brought heavy hail, lightning, and hurricane-force winds to the region.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Karlsruhe hit by devastating 1967 summer storm

    A severe thunderstorm on July 22, 1967, caused massive damage across Germany, hitting Karlsruhe particularly hard with uprooted trees, vehicle destruction, and significant transport disruptions.

Sources

deutschlandsuchtdensuperstar.de · swr.de