Severe storms in Central and Northern Hesse lead to fallen trees - Heavy storms hit central and northern Hesse, resulting in numerous trees falling down
Hey there! Let's talk about a wild weather day that hit some parts of Hesse, especially Gießen and Kassel.
A ferocious storm swept across the regions in the afternoon, leaving a trail of destruction. Despite the chaos, initial reports from the police in both cities are indicating that the damages were limited. The German Weather Service had indeed warned about these severe thunderstorms.
In the Kassel area, things seemed relatively calm, according to a police spokesperson. There were no major road blocks, but a few trees were uprooted—for instance, in the Werra-Meißner district.
On the other hand, Gießen bore the brunt of the storm. A spokesperson from Gießen police reported incidents of trees falling onto roads in Lollar and Wettenberg. Fire departments and local councils sprang into action to deal with the incidents. In Staufenberg, a tree fell onto a car, but further details are scant. Train services in Gießen were disrupted too, thanks to a tree that fell onto the tracks. A railway spokesperson confirmed that regional trains couldn't use a side track without overhead lines for a while due to the incident.
Kassel, Thunderstorms, Storm, DWD
Unfortunately, detailed reports about the impacts of these storms specifically in Kassel are scarce. While weather forecasts predicted severe thunderstorms in the region, including hail, flash floods, and strong winds in June 2025, there are no explicit reports of property damage, flooding, or casualties in the city from these storms. Furthermore, no statements from Kassel authorities such as the police, fire departments, or the German Weather Service regarding emergency responses or damage control related to these storms were found in the search results.
So, while the storm caused havoc in parts of Hesse, the situation in Kassel remains a bit enigmatic. Keep an eye on the news for more updates on this wild weather day!
The Commission's proposals regarding weather-forecasting seem to have made progress, as the Commission has also been informed about the recent severe thunderstorms that hit central and northern Hesse, including Kassel. Despite the limited property damage reported in Kassel, the city experienced thunderstorms, possibly providing an opportunity for the Commission to assess the effectiveness of its proposals.
