Chaos by storms in Tyrol: Storm gusts and floods shake region!

Chaos by storms in Tyrol: Storm gusts and floods shake region!

On June 15, 2025, a violent storm devastated Tyrol, Austria. The weather conditions in the Innsbruck-Land district were particularly dramatic, where gusts of wind with wind speeds of up to 100 km/h shook the region. 5min.at reports that Baumkirchen was most affected. A tree fell on a residential building, luckily there were no injuries.

The fire brigade had their hands full: around 30 missions were registered within only two hours (3 p.m. to 5 p.m.). The firefighters took care of fallen trees and pumped flooded basement, for example in Jenbach. Several streets also had to be temporarily closed due to the storm damage. The Hahntennjochstraße near Imst was not accessible for about an hour, and Götzener Straße between Götzens and Völs was closed due to fallen trees. Fortunately, the locks could be lifted again shortly after 4 p.m.

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Am Achensee moved the water rescue and mountain rescue to help. A kite surfer needed support, while six hikers who were surprised by the storm were unharmed in a clearing. These incidents illustrate how quickly the weather conditions can change and what danger of sudden storms and heavy rain runs. The organizations in Tyrol were well prepared for the emergencies and were able to intervene quickly.

The incidents in Tyrol are another example of the increase in extreme weather events that are directly related to the man -made climate crisis. [Greenpeace] (https://www.greenpeace.de/klimaschutz/klimakrise/extremwetter weather extreme) indicates that the earth is getting warmer and warmer, which leads to more energy in the world weather system. This manifests itself in violent heavy rain events and storms that could be observed in Tyrol. Scientists and climate experts have been warning of our weather for the devastating effects of climate change for years, and the IPCC's world climate report clarifies this connection.

The increasing temperatures of the oceans also promote extreme weather such as hurricanes and heavy rain, which further increases the risk of natural disasters. The jet stream, which slows down due to global warming, means that certain weather conditions linger longer in certain places. This can also be traced back to the recently experienced storm in Tyrol.

Overall, the situation in Tyrol makes it clear that the community and fast reactions of emergency services are crucial in order to cope with the effects of extreme weather. Regional residents are increasingly aware of the reality of changes in our climate, and awareness of the need for preventive measures.