Tornado in Flavacourt, France

Tornado Touchdown Causes Roof Damage Between Flavacourt and Trie-Château, Picardie, France — June 7, 2025

Flavacourt, Picardie Region, France (49.35°N, 1.82°E) — On Saturday, June 7, 2025, at approximately 17:45 UTC, a tornado touchdown was reported in the area between Flavacourt and Trie-Château in the Picardie region. The event caused damage primarily to the roof of a residential house.

Event Details and Damage

Eyewitness reports, along with photographic and video evidence circulated on social media, confirm that the tornado touched down briefly, inflicting damage on a house’s roof or chimney structure. The damage was captured in multiple videos and photos shared on local Facebook groups dedicated to the Trie-Château area, providing clear visual documentation of the event.

Sources and Verification

The report was verified by reliable sources including voluntary observers and the European Severe Storms Laboratory (ESSL). The damage and tornado touchdown were confirmed through a combination of:

Eyewitness accounts
Photographs and videos posted online
Community reports from the affected area

This confirmation qualifies the report with a quality control status of QC1.

Community and Official Response

Local residents shared their experiences and footage within community groups, helping to document the tornado’s impact quickly and effectively. The community continues to assess any further damages and provide updates to observers and local authorities.

The voluntary observers, including Nicolas Baluteau, and ESSL representative Thilo Kühne, remain in contact with the affected community to monitor any ongoing developments or additional reports.

Summary:

Location	Between Flavacourt and Trie-Château, Picardie, France (49.35°N, 1.82°E)
Date and Time	June 7, 2025, 17:45 UTC (+/- 15 min)
Event	Tornado touchdown
Damage	Roof damage to a house
Report Status	Confirmed by reliable sources (QC1)
Sources	Eyewitness reports, photos, videos, local Facebook groups
Contacts	Nicolas Baluteau (VOP), Thilo Kühne (ESSL)

References and Links

This incident adds to the growing documentation of tornadic activity in northern France during early June 2025, underscoring the importance of community-based observation and rapid information sharing during severe weather events.