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Selected data from the database

selected: all reports
- occurring between 18-04-2024 00:00 and 25-04-2024 24:00 GMT/UTC

number of selected reports: 611
Only the first 25 selected events are shown in the table
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  funnel funnel cloud   gustnado gustnado   devil lesser whirlwind
  snow heavy snowfall/snowstorm   ice ice accumulation   avalanche avalanche   lightning damaging lightning
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Stara Zagora  Stara Zagora 
Bulgaria (42.43 N, 25.64 E) < 3 km
25-04-2024  (Thursday)
15:45 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: photo or video of the event, an eye-witness report, a report on a website
maximum hail diameter: 2 cm
Large hail up to at least 2 cm in the longest direction was reported. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.facebook.com/Meteobalkans/posts/pfbid0zM1fj4GRXxswC4QCSJnXYoKE8VoK6PNxjEje6jxpmx6pVv4ZmgkUPrH6F8WjRx68l
Reference: Eyewitnesses reports via Meteo Bulgaria (on Facebook), 25 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

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Svoboda  Stara Zagora 
Bulgaria (42.23 N, 25.43 E) < 3 km
25-04-2024  (Thursday)
15:20 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: photo or video of the event, an eye-witness report, a report on a website
maximum hail diameter: 2 cm
Large hail up to at least 2 cm in the longest direction was reported. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.facebook.com/Meteobalkans/posts/pfbid0fKzPQ7SgzyjgbzCcFvC8mNaiJvFppaAuNJaNde2nSHZVhCQ9jquJkpUus7Bdr95Xl
https://www.facebook.com/baykrastan/posts/pfbid0VZqzNiY8AyTzWKUieXcYEgETPK5epwHZ9pS2jFdwgthkzwdxPXk7AsUxZBtHNMP8l
Reference: Eyewitnesses reports via Meteo Balkans (on Facebook), 25 APR 2024. Eyewitness report (on Facebook), 25 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

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Shivachevo  Sliven 
Bulgaria (42.68 N, 26.03 E) < 3 km
25-04-2024  (Thursday)
12:40 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: photo or video of the event, an eye-witness report, a report on a website
maximum hail diameter: 2.5 cm
Large hail up to at least 2-2.5 cm in the longest direction (roughly estimated) was reported. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.facebook.com/Meteobalkans/posts/pfbid0w2FrWaoJoKjGVQsRxomWECsVmPb89VmnowbKpYLw2nxc2kWLvySPK1HT9tUj2eKQl?comment_id=236275809547846
https://www.facebook.com/Meteobalkans/posts/pfbid0RsaHsr7CsVAVE7A6jFQqscDqgWiw7tus1vZJFEJkeaWSBZ8eUZusxnY29hUTLd8Rl
Reference: Eyewitness report via Meteo Balkans (on Facebook), 25 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

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Bliznets  Sliven 
Bulgaria (42.63 N, 26.05 E) < 3 km
25-04-2024  (Thursday)
12:35 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: photo or video of the event, an eye-witness report, a report on a website
maximum hail diameter: 2.5 cm
Large hail up to at least 2-3 cm in the longest direction (roughly estimated) was reported. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=8115870345107130&set=p.8115870345107130&type=3
Reference: Eyewitness report (on Facebook), 25 APR 2024.

report status: plausibility check passed (QC0+)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

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Chervenakovo  Sliven 
Bulgaria (42.62 N, 26.03 E) < 3 km
25-04-2024  (Thursday)
12:33 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: photo or video of the event, an eye-witness report, a report on a website
maximum hail diameter: 2.5 cm
Large hail up to at least 2.5 cm in the longest direction was reported. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.facebook.com/boyanka.petkova/posts/pfbid02D5i71uJ12VK8gQf5Jr7UwMDkh5QVkVsPdgu2KJ8AvF1GJd2TMnrC3WoWFnde43sul
Reference: Eyewitness report (on Facebook), 25 APR 2024.

report status: plausibility check passed (QC0+)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

large hail

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Banya  Sliven 
Bulgaria (42.61 N, 25.99 E) < 3 km
25-04-2024  (Thursday)
12:30 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: photo or video of the event, an eye-witness report, a report on a website, an eyewitness report of the damage
maximum hail diameter: 3 cm
Impacts: Crops/farmland damaged
Large hail up to at least 2.5-3 cm in the longest direction (roughly estimated) was reported. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.facebook.com/plamen.gospodinov.56/videos/982334960270120/
https://www.facebook.com/gmmanev/posts/pfbid02StmPKhuzTPNdsrf9tGbW4udDXsWquWYGNYWdCGTHGD87UzfiMMK2WZDPjV5RsEyGl
https://tribune.bg/bg/obshtestvo/prolivni-dazhdove-i-gradushka-/
Reference: Eyewitnesses reports (on Facebook), 25 APR 2024. "Проливни дъждове и градушка в района на Чирпан, Първомай и Стара Загора(СНИМКИ/ВИДЕО)", Tribune, 25 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

large hail

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Asenovets  Sliven 
Bulgaria (42.53 N, 25.95 E) < 3 km
25-04-2024  (Thursday)
12:05 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: photo or video of the event, an eye-witness report, a report on a website, photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage, an eyewitness report of the damage
maximum hail diameter: 4 cm
Impacts: Crops/farmland damaged
Large hail up to at least 4 cm in the longest direction (roughly estimated) was reported. Significant damage to crops occurred. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=862284799247502&set=a.488370943305558
https://www.facebook.com/groups/348910155912188/posts/1727863498016840/
Reference: Eyewitness report via Meteo Balkans (on Facebook), 25 APR 2024. Eyewitness report via Групичката на механизатора (on Facebook), 25 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

large hail

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Bryastovo  Sliven 
Bulgaria (42.52 N, 25.93 E) < 3 km
25-04-2024  (Thursday)
12:02 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: photo or video of the event, an eye-witness report, a report on a website
maximum hail diameter: 3 cm
Large hail up to at least 3 cm in the longest direction (roughly estimated) was reported. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.facebook.com/ivailo.tomev/posts/pfbid02hjLkPVaxAiyzMq7FTQgygySkCeKY9RL948aFjgxR1trzCU6zFWBWDNGJEsEYD4tMl
Reference: Eyewitness report (on Facebook), 25 APR 2024.

report status: plausibility check passed (QC0+)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

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Karanovo  Sliven 
Bulgaria (42.51 N, 25.91 E) < 3 km
25-04-2024  (Thursday)
12:00 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: photo or video of the event, an eye-witness report, a report on a website
maximum hail diameter: 2.5 cm
Large hail up to at least 2.5 cm in the longest direction (roughly estimated) was reported. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2569084573270269&set=p.2569084573270269&type=3
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2569084423270284&set=p.2569084423270284&type=3
Reference: Eyewitness report via Meteo Balkans (on Facebook), 25 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

large hail

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Bratya Kunchevi  Stara Zagora 
Bulgaria (42.50 N, 25.87 E) < 3 km
25-04-2024  (Thursday)
11:58 UTC (+/- 5 min.)

based on information from: photo or video of the event, an eye-witness report, a report on a website
maximum hail diameter: 4 cm
Large hail up to at least 4 cm in the longest direction was reported. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.facebook.com/meteobulgaria/posts/pfbid07wEriU9D4WVdccqVQKWmGVtz7RJSwfiNyLPwGaPoHobwF2j3SPcz2aRpfZdyZg32l
Reference: Eyewitness report via Meteo Bulgaria (on Facebook), 25 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

large hail

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Podslon  Stara Zagora 
Bulgaria (42.47 N, 25.87 E) < 3 km
25-04-2024  (Thursday)
11:55 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: photo or video of the event, an eye-witness report, a report on a website
maximum hail diameter: 3.5 cm
Large hail up to at least 3.5 cm in the longest direction was reported. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1591375854946775&set=p.1591375854946775&type=3
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1591375694946791&set=p.1591375694946791&type=3
Reference: Eyewitness report via Meteo Balkans (on Facebook), 25 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

large hail

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Khristiyanovo  Stara Zagora 
Bulgaria (42.35 N, 25.58 E) < 3 km
25-04-2024  (Thursday)
11:00 UTC (+/- 5 min.)

based on information from: photo or video of the event, an eye-witness report, a report on a website
maximum hail diameter: 3 cm
Large hail up to at least 2.5-3 cm in the longest direction (roughly estimated) was reported. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.facebook.com/meteobulgaria/posts/pfbid0R5AGBiLzKH8QcpAWUwyAGLETEAVdgrmZDyN94vc29GA9U4EM31oJdGnwDYLFGqjzl?comment_id=446765231056549
Reference: Eyewitness report via Меteo Bulgaria (on Facebook), 25 APR 2024.

report status: plausibility check passed (QC0+)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

large hail

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Mikhaylovo  Stara Zagora 
Bulgaria (42.25 N, 25.52 E) < 3 km
25-04-2024  (Thursday)
10:52 UTC (+/- 5 min.)

based on information from: photo or video of the event, an eye-witness report, a report on a website
maximum hail diameter: 3.5 cm
Large hail up to at least 3.5 cm in the longest direction was reported. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/348910155912188/posts/1727793784690478/
Reference: Eyewitness report via Групичката на механизатора (on Facebook), 25 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

large hail

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Samuilovo  Stara Zagora 
Bulgaria (42.22 N, 25.52 E) < 3 km
25-04-2024  (Thursday)
10:48 UTC (+/- 5 min.)

based on information from: photo or video of the event, an eye-witness report, a report on a website
maximum hail diameter: 4 cm
Large hail up to at least 4 cm in the longest direction was reported. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.facebook.com/Meteobalkans/posts/pfbid06Q1oXetEkHvv6RRtS6PJSy3ZKzAKyEmLFbG2Rk1RYAZPiE5HjB4nfXmiYZC2D3cSl
Reference: Eyewitness report via Meteo Balkans (on Facebook), 25 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

large hail

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Svoboda  Stara Zagora 
Bulgaria (42.23 N, 25.43 E) < 3 km
25-04-2024  (Thursday)
10:46 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: a report on a website, an eyewitness report of the damage
Impacts: Tree(s) damaged, Crops/farmland damaged
Damage to crops was reported after the passage of a hailstorm. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://bnr.bg/starazagora/post/101982688/gradushka-udari-chirpansko?showNotActive=1
Reference: "Градушка удари Чирпанско", bnr.bg, 25 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

large hail

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Gita  Stara Zagora 
Bulgaria (42.20 N, 25.47 E) < 3 km
25-04-2024  (Thursday)
10:45 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: photo or video of the event, an eye-witness report, a report on a website, photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage, an eyewitness report of the damage
maximum hail diameter: 3.5 cm
Impacts: Crops/farmland damaged
Large hail up to at least 3.5 cm in the longest direction was reported. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=7403860389701927&set=p.7403860389701927&type=3
https://www.facebook.com/meteobulgaria/videos/1116925686195070/
https://bnr.bg/starazagora/post/101982688/gradushka-udari-chirpansko?showNotActive=1
Reference: Eyewitness report via Групичката на механизатора (on Facebook), 25 APR 2024. Eyewitness report via Меteo Bulgaria (on Facebook), 25 APR 2024. "Градушка удари Чирпанско", bnr.bg, 25 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

large hail

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Darzhava  Stara Zagora 
Bulgaria (42.18 N, 25.42 E) < 3 km
25-04-2024  (Thursday)
10:42 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: a report on a website, an eyewitness report of the damage
Impacts: Tree(s) damaged, Crops/farmland damaged
Damage to crops was reported after the passage of a hailstorm. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://bnr.bg/starazagora/post/101982688/gradushka-udari-chirpansko?showNotActive=1
Reference: "Градушка удари Чирпанско", bnr.bg, 25 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

large hail

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Zet'ovo  Stara Zagora 
Bulgaria (42.15 N, 25.37 E) < 3 km
25-04-2024  (Thursday)
10:35 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: photo or video of the event, an eye-witness report, a report on a website, photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage, an eyewitness report of the damage
maximum hail diameter: 2 cm
Impacts: Crops/farmland damaged
Large hail up to at least 2 cm in the longest direction (roughly estimated) was reported. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.facebook.com/meteobulgaria/posts/pfbid0jq2UFfoxapERzKvrESaHgj4c4E7vyDa2NaMZQeNu56c6iZQ6jDDr22ADyxRe7KZl
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10158711253592824&set=p.10158711253592824&type=3
https://www.facebook.com/Meteobalkans/videos/751633800438123/
https://bnr.bg/starazagora/post/101982688/gradushka-udari-chirpansko?showNotActive=1
Reference: Eyewitness report via Meteo Bulgaria (on Facebook), 25 APR 2024. Eyewitness report via Meteo Balkans (on Facebook), 25 APR 2024. "Градушка удари Чирпанско", bnr.bg, 25 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

large hail

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Karadzhalovo  Plovdiv 
Bulgaria (42.10 N, 25.32 E) < 3 km
25-04-2024  (Thursday)
10:31 UTC (+/- 5 min.)

based on information from: photo or video of the event, an eye-witness report, a report on a website
maximum hail diameter: 2 cm
Large hail up to at least 2 cm in the longest direction (roughly estimated) was reported. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.facebook.com/dimitriq.peteva.9/videos/2643906152448904/
Reference: Eyewitness report (on Facebook), 25 APR 2024.

report status: plausibility check passed (QC0+)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

tornado

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Tintagel  England 
United Kingdom (50.67 N, 4.77 W) < 3 km
25-04-2024  (Thursday)
09:31 UTC (+/- 1 min.)

based on information from: photo or video of the event, an eye-witness report, a report on a website
occurring over: water
A waterspout was observed near Tintagel.
https://twitter.com/KWTWeather/status/1783432211368206375
Reference: Kernow Weather Team (on X), 25 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

severe wind

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Carey  Qaasuitsup 
Greenland (76.69 N, 73.06 W) < 3 km
25-04-2024  (Thursday)
09:00 UTC (+/- 3 hrs.)

based on information from: a report on a website
wind speed: 27.8 m/s
Reference: WS report. ogimet.com. 25 APR 2024

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Thilo Kühne (ESWD management/ESSL Team)

severe wind

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Isparta  Isparta Province 
Turkey (37.76 N, 30.55 E) < 3 km
25-04-2024  (Thursday)
07:30 UTC (+/- 3 hrs.)

based on information from: a report by a weather service, a report on a website
wind speed: 25.2 m/s
Weather station recorded a peak wind gust of 25.2 m/s (+/- 0,5 m/s).
https://www.ogimet.com/cgi-bin/gsynres?ind=17240&lang=en&decoded=yes&ndays=2&ano=2024&mes=04&day=25&hora=09
Reference: Ogimet.com, date of access: 25 APR 2024.

report status: plausibility check passed (QC0+)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

severe wind

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Upernavik  Qaasuitsup 
Greenland (72.79 N, 56.14 W) < 3 km
25-04-2024  (Thursday)
06:00 UTC (+/- 1 hrs.)

based on information from: a report on a website
wind speed: 31.9 m/s
Reference: WS report. ogimet.com. Checked: 25 APR 2024

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Thilo Kühne (ESWD management/ESSL Team)

damaging lightning

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Bochum - Weitmar  Nordrhein-Westfalen 
Germany (51.45 N, 7.20 E) < 1 km
24-04-2024  (Wednesday)
15:45 UTC (+/- 1 min.)

based on information from: a television or radio broadcast, a report by a weather service
estimated peak current: 369 kA
polarity: negative
Impacts: Power transmission damaged or destroyed
Strong lightning strike cause power cut in several areas in Bochum city, including wide-spread traffic light failure.
https://www.radiobochum.de/artikel/blitzeinschlag-legt-bochumer-ampeln-lahm-1968212.html
Reference: "Blitzeinschlag legt Bochumer Ampeln lahm", RADIO BOCHUM, 25 APR 2024. kachelmannwetter.com

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Thilo Kühne (ESWD management/ESSL Team)

large hail

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Brela  Splitsko-Dalmatinska 
Croatia (43.37 N, 16.93 E) < 3 km
24-04-2024  (Wednesday)
13:32 UTC (+/- 5 min.)

based on information from: photo or video of the event, an eye-witness report, a report on a website
maximum hail diameter: 2.5 cm
Large hail up to at least 2.5 cm in the longest direction (roughly estimated) was reported. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.facebook.com/neverinhr/posts/pfbid02sgWvWbMrbrfnFLv5LN7TpN5BuJSxFFghtKjm5CdjHGwfAa7g6W9GCCfRBcc1biEwl
Reference: Eyewitness report via Neverin (on Facebook), 24 APR 2024.

report status: plausibility check passed (QC0+)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)



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