Tornado Outbreak in Värmlands Län, Sweden: 3 Tornadoes IF1.5, IF1.0, and IF0.5 Surprised Northern Latitudes!

On Saturday, June 28, 2025, a series of tornadoes struck the Värmlands län region in Sweden, causing significant damage across multiple locations including Laggåsen, Gjutåsen, and Fensbol. These tornadoes were confirmed by reliable sources and documented through eyewitness reports, photographs, videos, and official radar data.

Laggåsen Tornado (IF1.5)

Location: Laggåsen (60.14° N, 13.84° E)
Time: ~18:00 UTC
Intensity: IF1.5 (Damage Indicator: TRA, Degree of Damage: 5)
Details: The funnel cloud was clearly observed as it moved over land and water, including several landfalls along the Stor-laggen sea, passing islands and forest outskirts. Damage included uprooted and snapped trees, broken large branches, and destroyed forest areas. Roads were blocked and impassable. One man was reportedly tossed from his boat but survived.
Sources: NWT TikTok video, NWT article, eyewitness Roland Seifert on Facebook.

Gjutåsen Tornado (IF1)

Location: Gjutåsen (60.20° N, 13.28° E)
Time: ~17:10 UTC
Intensity: IF1 (Damage Indicator: TRW, Degree of Damage: 5)
Details: The tornado caused severe damage to spruce trees, uprooting and snapping them, and damaging surrounding forests. Roads became blocked and impassable due to fallen trees and debris. The funnel cloud was witnessed, with extensive forest damage consistent with intensity IF1 tornadoes.
Sources: NWT report, multiple Facebook photo reports.

Fensbol Tornado (IF0.5)

Location: Fensbol (60.23° N, 13.01° E)
Time: ~16:50 UTC
Intensity: IF0.5 (Damage Indicator: BNSW, Degree of Damage: 1)
Details: This tornado caused damage mainly to buildings and trees. Roof sheeting was peeled off houses, including damage to chimneys and a small shed. Trees were uprooted or snapped. Damage was less severe than other tornadoes but still significant for the area.
Sources: NWT articles, photo evidence from official sources.

Summary

These tornadoes are rare but increasingly documented severe weather events in Sweden. Their impacts included forest destruction, infrastructure damage, road closures, and threats to personal safety. Emergency services responded promptly, and no fatalities were reported, although some injuries may have occurred.