Tornado in Ath, Belgium

Tornado Hits Between Ormeignies and Ath, Belgium on June 7, 2025

Ath, Hainaut Province, Belgium (50.63°N, 3.78°E) — On Saturday, June 7, 2025, at approximately 17:35 UTC, (probably F1) tornado struck an area between Ormeignies and Ath in the Hainaut region. The tornado’s path extended approximately 2 kilometers with a maximum width of about 100 meters, causing notable damage confirmed by eyewitness accounts, newspaper reports, and a field survey conducted by Belgorage.

Tornado Impact and Damage

According to Belgorage’s field investigation and multiple reliable reports, the tornado caused the following damage:

Roof and chimney damage, including loose roof tiles blown off houses
Large tree branches broken and numerous trees uprooted or snapped
A trampoline was reportedly lifted and tossed over a house, landing on the roadway

The Doppler radar data also confirmed the presence of a tornadic couplet, supporting the ground-based damage assessments and eyewitness reports.

Sources and Documentation

The event was widely reported in local media, including:

Sudinfo.be, which published photos and accounts of the damage, highlighting uprooted trees, broken branches, and scattered debris
Belgorage’s Facebook page, featuring detailed photographs and text documenting the damage
Independent social media posts providing visual confirmation and eyewitness descriptions

These combined sources have allowed experts to confidently rate the tornado as an F1 intensity event on the Fujita scale, corresponding to moderate tornado strength.

Community Response and Ongoing Investigations

Local authorities and emergency responders quickly mobilized to assess the damage and ensure public safety. Cleanup efforts began promptly to clear uprooted trees, repair damaged roofs, and remove debris from public roads.

The European Severe Storms Laboratory (ESSL) continues to collaborate with Belgorage, with contacts Bram van ‘t Veen and Nicolas Baluteau leading the investigation and documentation efforts.

Summary of the Event

Location	Between Ormeignies and Ath, Hainaut, Belgium (50.63°N, 3.78°E)
Date and Time	June 7, 2025, 17:35 UTC (+/- 5 min)
Tornado Rating	Probably F1 (Moderate)
Path Length	2 km
Maximum Path Width	100 m
Damage	Roof/chimney damage, broken/uprooted trees, trampoline tossed
Report Status	Confirmed by reliable sources (QC1)
Sources	Belgorage, Sudinfo.be, Social media
Contacts	Bram van ‘t Veen (ESSL), Nicolas Baluteau

Further Updates

More detailed analysis and reports are expected as the investigation continues. Residents in the affected area are advised to remain cautious and report any additional damage or safety concerns to local authorities.

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