IF1 tornado near Moscow!

Tornado Event in Kunachevo, Yaroslavl Region, Russia

Date: 9 June 2025
Time: 06:15 UTC (±15 minutes)
Location: Kunachevo, Yaroslavl Oblast, Russian Federation (57.43°N, 38.24°E)
Distance: Within 3 km of Kunachevo, only 226 km from Moscow

Event Summary

On the morning of June 9, 2025, an IF1-intensity tornado touched down over land near Kunachevo in the Yaroslavl region of Russia. The tornado’s presence and effects were confirmed by multiple sources, including eyewitness reports, photographs, and video footage documenting the damage.

Intensity and Damage

Intensity: IF1 on the International Fujita scale, indicating moderate tornado strength.
Damage Indicator: TRA (Trees)
Degree of Damage: 3 (Moderate to significant damage)

The tornado caused the following impacts:

Large tree branches were broken.
Trees were uprooted or snapped.
Forested areas experienced noticeable damage or destruction.

Evidence and Reporting

The tornado was documented through eyewitness accounts supported by photographic and video evidence, which served as the basis for the IF1 intensity rating. The damage was assessed visually, confirming the extent of impact on local vegetation.

Reports were shared and verified by reputable weather and disaster monitoring groups on social media platforms such as VKontakte (VK):

The event is confirmed by a reliable source (Quality Control level QC1) as reported by Thilo Kühne from the ESWD management/ESSL team.

Conclusion

The Kunachevo tornado is a confirmed IF1 event that caused moderate damage primarily to trees and forested areas. It serves as a reminder that tornadoes, while relatively rare in this part of Russia, can still occur and cause localized destruction.