Potential Tornado Investigation in Southwest Region: Damage Assessment Underway by DWD
In the heart of Ulm, Germany, a fierce storm wreaked havoc on several residential areas, notably the Donaustetten district. This area experienced some serious turbulence, with Adrian Roehrle, the head of Ulm's fire department, stating that multiple rows of houses had their roofs decimated, leaving them unfit for occupancy[1]. Thankfully, no one suffered any injuries during this chaotic episode.
The fire department suspects that a "small tornado" may have swept through a couple of streets, causing the widespread destruction[1]. Beyond the epicenter, a one-kilometer radius showed the telltale signs of severe damage - some roofs had just a handful of tiles missing, while others were completely obliterated[1]. A local resident even reported total car damage[1].
The German Weather Service (DWD) is currently looking into a possible tornado or waterspout event[1][4]. They plan to share their findings on Thursday regarding whether or not the storm was indeed a tornado[1].
On the broader front, storm-related incidents were spotted in various regions of southern Germany that day, with fallen trees, flooded basements, and other weather-related troubles being the order of the day[4]. Although Ulm wasn't officially confirmed to have experienced a tornado, the surrounding areas were no strangers to severe weather conditions[1][4]. The exact date of this stormy day was June 5, 2025[4].
More car-accidents were reported in the general-news, as the storm's aftermath revealed damaged vehicles in the Donaustetten district of Ulm, Germany. As the German Weather Service (DWD) investigates, it's possible that the storm on June 5, 2025, may have spawned a tornado or waterspout event, contributing to the accidents and widespread destruction.
