IF2 Tornado in Umbria and IF1.5 Tornadoes in Campania and Piemonte, Italy

Marek Kučera July 10, 2025 3 min read

Between July 7 and July 10, 2025, Italy experienced several tornado events of notable intensity across different regions, including an IF2 tornado in Umbria, as well as IF1.5 tornadoes in Campania and Piemonte. These tornadoes caused damage to infrastructure, vegetation, and vehicles, confirmed by storm spotters, eyewitnesses, and photographic evidence.

IF2 Tornado in Umbria – Gualdo Cattaneo (July 7, 2025)

The most intense tornado event was recorded near Gualdo Cattaneo, Umbria (42.87 N, 12.52 E) on July 7, 2025, at around 09:40 UTC. Classified as IF2, this tornado traveled over a path length of 2.7 km with a maximum width of 80 meters, moving in a west-northwest to east-southeast direction.

Damage: Severe damage was reported including roads blocked or impassable, power transmission lines damaged or destroyed, roofs and chimneys severely damaged, car damage, and large tree branches broken or entire trees uprooted. Crops and farmland also suffered considerable damage.
Visual Documentation: Photos and videos reveal olive trees stripped of branches, roofs torn off, and tilted power lines. The local community confirmed substantial agricultural losses and infrastructure impacts.
Sources: The event was confirmed by MeteoNetwork Pretemp and several local eyewitnesses and trained storm spotters.

IF1.5 Tornadoes in Campania – Capaccio (Paestum) (July 8, 2025)

On July 8, 2025, two tornado events occurred in the Campania region near Capaccio (Paestum) (40.39 N, 15.00 E):

Land/Water Tornado at 04:58 UTC
- Rated IF1.5, the tornado was documented with damage including broken car windows, an overturned truck cabin, broken large tree branches, and damaged walls and fencing.
- The tornado path was approximately 0.3 km long with a maximum width of 70 meters, moving from west-southwest to east-northeast.
- The funnel cloud was also observed over water shortly before the landfall.
- Photographic and video evidence were provided by MeteoNetwork Pretemp and eyewitnesses.
Waterspout earlier on the same day
- The funnel cloud was observed over water near Capaccio at 04:57 UTC, preceding the tornado touching land.
- Videos from local sources captured this waterspout in detail.

IF1.5 Tornado in Piemonte – Cigliano (July 7, 2025)

A tornado of IF1.5 intensity was observed on July 7, 2025, at 18:10 UTC near Cigliano, Piemonte (45.31 N, 8.02 E):

Damage: Included destroyed roofs, collapsed walls, large broken tree branches, and damage to crops and farmland. A local autorepair shop lost part of a wall due to the tornado’s force.
Path and Size: The tornado carved a 1.6 km path with a maximum width of 50 meters, moving northwest to southeast.
Visuals: Drone footage showed the tornado’s track cutting through fields into town with significant structural damage.
Reporters: Confirmed by MeteoNetwork Pretemp and local storm spotters.

Other Notable Tornado Events in Italy Around This Period

Vasto, Abruzzo (July 10, 2025): An IF tornado over water was documented by eyewitnesses and storm spotters. The funnel cloud was photographed, confirming the tornado’s presence over the sea near Vasto.
Civitanova Marche and Pesaro, Marche (July 8-9, 2025): Several waterspouts were reported, all confirmed by MeteoNetwork Pretemp through photographic evidence.
Capaci, Sicily (July 9, 2025): A 16-minute waterspout was observed with photographic documentation.

Summary Table of Key Tornadoes

Location	Date	Time (UTC)	Intensity	Path Length	Max Width	Damage Highlights
Gualdo Cattaneo, Umbria	07-07-2025	09:40	IF2	2.7 km	80 m	Roofs, power lines, trees, farmland damaged
Capaccio, Campania	08-07-2025	04:58	IF1.5	0.3 km	70 m	Trucks overturned, broken windows, trees
Cigliano, Piemonte	07-07-2025	18:10	IF1.5	1.6 km	50 m	Roofs destroyed, walls collapsed, crops damaged
Vasto, Abruzzo (waterspout)	10-07-2025	08:00	Waterspout	N/A	N/A	Funnel over water observed

Conclusion

July 2025 brought several destructive tornadoes to Italy, with the strongest being an IF2 event in Umbria causing significant damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and natural environments. Lesser but still impactful IF1.5 tornadoes affected Campania and Piemonte, while numerous waterspouts were also observed along the coasts. These events highlight the increasing occurrence of tornadic activity in Italy’s diverse climate zones and the importance of continued monitoring and preparedness.

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