IF1 Tornado in Pulborough near London, the UK

Tornado Confirmed in Pulborough, West Sussex – June 7, 2025

Pulborough, England, United Kingdom (50.96°N, 0.50°W) — On Saturday, June 7, 2025, at approximately 17:55 UTC, a moderate tornado was confirmed by the UK’s Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) following a thorough site investigation in Pulborough, West Sussex, southwestward from London, the UK.

Event Overview

The tornado, rated IF1 on the intensity scale with a Damage Indicator (TRW) and a Degree of Damage of 5, caused significant but fortunately non-life-threatening impacts. The primary damage included:

Large tree branches broken
Trees uprooted or snapped

No injuries or fatalities were reported during the event, and no residential buildings sustained damage, according to the damage survey conducted by severe weather experts.

Confirmation and Expert Investigation

TORRO confirmed the tornado through a combination of:

Eyewitness damage reports
Photographs and video footage of the inflicted damage
On-site expert damage surveys

A site investigation concluded that the tornado was moderate in strength, classified as T2, consistent with the observed damage patterns.

Community Impact and Safety

Despite the forceful winds and tree damage, the community was spared major structural damage and casualties. Emergency services and local authorities continue to monitor the aftermath and advise residents to stay vigilant during severe weather episodes.

References and Further Information

TORRO Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/TorroUK/posts/pfbid02A4mUpw7bNRF1uQhiCdfnaKd6g5f2aU9xM5NPcgB2cGskUq9U9cm4Vzru7pczTPRLl
Contact persons: Logan and Thilo Kühne (European Severe Storms Laboratory, ESSL)

Summary:

Location	Pulborough, West Sussex, England (50.96°N, 0.50°W)
Date and Time	June 7, 2025, 17:55 UTC (+/- 5 min)
Event	Moderate tornado (IF1 / T2)
Damage	Large tree branches broken, trees uprooted/snapped
Casualties	None
Report Status	Confirmed by TORRO (QC1)
Call for Reports	Seeking further damage reports from southern English coast

This tornado event highlights the ongoing risk of severe weather in southern England and the importance of community reporting to improve understanding and preparedness.