Thunderstorm chaos in Aargau: Baum falls to 15-year-olds and seriously injures them!

Thunderstorm chaos in Aargau: Baum falls to 15-year-olds and seriously injures them!

In the canton of Aargau, a violent storm front occurred on June 15, 2025, which caused numerous damage. The cantonal emergency call center received over 70 reports on various incidents, including fallen trees, flooded basement and covered roofs. In the city of Zofingen, a tree crown fell for a 15-year-old girl who was immediately flown to the hospital with a rescue helicopter with suspected serious injuries. The exact condition of the girl is currently unknown.

The storm front led to a massive use of 34 fire departments and several police patrols who were traveling in the affected regions. In addition to the injuries, other property damage was also reported, including a damaged mast of a sailboat on Lake Hallwil, the inmates of which were luckily unharmed. There were also reports of a lightning strike in the Schupfartfluh forest area, which sparked a fire. The fire brigade had reacted quickly and was able to extinguish the fire quickly.

damage and inserts

The most common damage registered during the storm included fallen trees. Some of these trees fell on a red bike with a blue trailer in the forest area above Bözberg, whereby no people were nearby. While the police were looking for a person who was injured, the search for clues was unsuccessful. The authorities asked the population for support and information about the bike.

• around 70 damage reports
• 34 fire departments in use
• suspected serious injuries to a 15-year-old girl
• accidents with sailboat and lightning stroke identified

The regions of Zofingen, Tennwil, Bözberg and Schupfart were particularly affected by the storm damage. The place Boswil also recorded damage caused by flooded basements and covered roofs. Another event during the thunderstorm was the interruption of the ranking for the Swiss championship in the soap box race in Klingnau. Information on the exact amount of property damage is currently not available.

context of the natural disasters

The events in Aargau are in the context of an increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters, which often contain a relationship with weather phenomena. Research shows that natural disasters are increasingly occurring due to climate change. In recent years, storms and heavy thunderstorms worldwide have been observed that had significant effects on the population and the infrastructure. According to the world risk index, the Philippines in 2024 are the most of the country endangered by natural disasters, and Asia is one of the continents that are most often affected by these events.

Fireworld reports on the danger of such weather phenomena, and the Aargauer Zeitung Natural forces should be warned. A comprehensive analysis of the damage and possible security measures is now more necessary than ever to increase resilience towards future natural events.