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List of tornadoes in Turkey
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This page includes all Turkey tornadoes that are in ESWD (Currently Under development.)
Note:Unknown tornadoes are classified under IFU in this page.
Based on historical records and meteorological databases, including the Turkish State Meteorological Service and the European Severe Weather Database (ESWD), over 700 tornado events were documented in Turkey between 1818 and 2026.[1][2] The intensity of these tornadoes typically ranges from IFU to IF4, with IF1 being the most common.[3][4]
Most of the tornadoes that happen in Turkey are waterspouts or weak landspouts, but stronger events has been reported, like the Ankara-Çubuk F3 and Akçamezra-Oğuzeli IF4.[3]
A strong and historical tornado (initially developing as a waterspout) struck Çeşme in the İzmir Province, Turkey, on 5 December 1818. According to 19th-century scientific literature by Gilbert (1828), this strong tornado made landfall, destroyed multiple houses, uprooted trees, and violently threw 13 people and 50 kettles into the sea. Based on the severe historical damage reports, it was rated F2 by ESWD and it stands as one of the earliest scientifically documented tornado events in Turkish history.[3]
A strong tornado (initially developing as a waterspout over the Sea of Marmara) made landfall southeast of Büyükçekmece, Istanbul, on 19 July 1914 between 14:30 and 15:00 local time. According to Ottoman Presidential Archive documents and contemporary media reports, the tornado reached a maximum width of approximately 400 meters. As it moved through the Harman location near the lake, it caused severe structural and agricultural destruction, completely flattening crop fields and throwing harvests hundreds of meters into the air. The event resulted in two fatalities and 14 injuries, with total financial damages estimated around 2,000 Ottoman Liras. This historic tornado was the record holder for the largest tornado in Turkey until May 3rd 2026.It was rated F2 by ESWD.[3][5]
The 1930 Edirne tornado was a deadly tornado that struck Edirne, Turkey, during the night of 27–28 July 1930. This tornado struck the city center, damaging several houses and the historic Selimiye Mosque. According to contemporary newspaper sources archived in the European Severe Weather Database (ESWD), the disaster killed 20 people and injured hundreds, making it the deadliest tornado ever recorded in Turkish history.[3]
This tornado developed over land at approximately 08:00 UTC, the event was documented by local media outlets, including reports archived by Kent Haber.[3]
This tornado developed over land at approximately 09:00 UTC, this tornado caused significant casualties and damage. According to contemporary newspaper sources including Hürriyet and ESWD, the event resulted in 1 fatality, 1 missing person, and 3 injuries.[3]
This tornado Developed over land at approximately 09:00 UTC, this tornado was part of the same severe weather outbreak reported by Hürriyet newspaper.[3]
This tornado struck the Serik district in the Antalya Province, Turkey, on 13 February 1999. This tornado resulted in 1 fatality and 1 injury. The tornado was documented by media reports compiled by Kent Haber and is officially archived within the European Severe Weather Database (ESWD).[3]
A tornado struck the Kale district (now known as Demre) in the Antalya Province, Turkey, during the evening of 27 November 2000. Developing over land at approximately 20:00 UTC, this tornado caused localized destruction.[3]
A tornado struck the İstiklal, Aydın, and Esentepe neighborhoods in the Antalya Province, Turkey, on 16 February 2001. Developing over land at approximately 09:00 UTC, this tornado carved a damage path length of 5 kilometers.[3]
A tornado struck the Tanyeli settlement within the Artova district of Tokat Province, Turkey, on 27 May 2001. Developing over land at approximately 15:00 UTC with a visible funnel cloud, this tornado was officially rated F1 by ESWD[3]
A tornado struck the Karaçulha neighborhood in the Muğla Province, Turkey, on 24 November 2001. Developing over land at approximately 12:00 UTC, this tornado caused minor property damage, such as smashing windows and whirling loose material.[3]
A tornado struck the Hacımehmetli neighborhood in the Konya Province, Turkey, on 12 March 2002. Developing over land at approximately 16:00 UTC , this tornado had an average path width of 30 meters.[3]
A tornado struck the Muratlı district in the Tekirdağ Province, Turkey, on 20 March 2002. Developing over land at approximately 16:00 UTC , this tornado caused localized damage and resulted in 1 injury.[3]
A waterspout was observed over the sea near the Kozlu district in the Zonguldak Province, Turkey, on 13 June 2002. Developing entirely over water at approximately 16:00 UTC , the event caused no reported damage or casualties.[3]
A tornado struck the Dalaman area in the Muğla Province, Turkey, on 2 February 2003. Developing over land at approximately 00:00 UTC, this tornado caused localized structural damage to several houses and barns.[3]
A tornado struck the Dalaman area in the Muğla Province, Turkey, on 2 February 2003. Developing over land at approximately 03:00 UTC, this tornado caused no reported damage.[3]
An Intense F3 tornado struck the Sünlü village in the Çubuk district of Ankara Province, Turkey, on 19 June 2004. Developing over land at approximately 09:30 UTC for a duration of 10 minutes, this tornado carved a 1-kilometer path length with a maximum width of 150 meters. The disaster caused catastrophic destruction, completely destroying 19 houses down to their foundation walls and throwing a Dodge pickup truck 100 meters away. According to contemporary media and Turkish State Meteorological Service reports, the event resulted in 3 fatalities (including two children) and 14 injuries. Based on the severe structural devastation, the tornado was officially given a rating of F3 by ESWD, making it one of the most intense documented tornadoes in modern Turkish history.[3][6][7]
A tornado struck a textile industry area in Çaycuma, Zonguldak Province, Turkey, on 11 August 2004. Developing over land at approximately 17:00 UTC, the tornado caused structural damage and resulted in 11 injuries.[3]
A tornado was observed over land in the Şahinağa neighborhood of Adana Province, Turkey, on 21 November 2004 at approximately 12:30 UTC, causing no reported casualties or damage.[3]
A destructive tornado struck the Ahmetçe village in the Ayvacık district of Çanakkale Province, Turkey, on 27 January 2005. Moving inland from the Aegean Sea, the tornado completely destroyed the minaret of the village mosque, which collapsed onto two neighboring houses, and ripped the roofs off four other homes. The storm also severed power lines and snapped numerous historic olive trees in the region. The event resulted in two injuries, including a resident who was reportedly thrown 20 meters by the force of the wind, and caused significant financial damage to the community.It was rated IF1.5 by ESWD[3]
A tornado was observed over land in the Danışment neighborhood of Eskişehir Province, Turkey, on 1 June 2005 at approximately 14:00 UTC, causing no reported casualties or damage.[3]
A tornado struck the Selbeyi village in the Sinop Province, Turkey, on 11 September 2005. Developing over land at approximately 10:00 UTC , this tornado caused significant structural damage, including the destruction of houses.[3]
A destructive tornado struck the Yeşilköy village and Adrasan resort in the Kumluca district of Antalya Province, Turkey, on 23 October 2005. Developing around 17:00 local time and lasting approximately ten minutes, the tornado caused widespread structural damage, completely ripping off roofs and collapsing walls of 22 residential houses. Additionally, severe agricultural destruction was reported, damaging 30 decares of greenhouses and 50 decares of citrus orchards, alongside severing local power and communication lines.It was rated IF1.5 by ESWD.[3]
A tornado struck the Yenimahalle and Karşıyaka neighborhoods in the Antalya Province, Turkey, on 18 November 2005. Developing over land at approximately 13:00 UTC with a visible funnel cloud, this tornado was officially given rating of F1 by ESWD.[3]
A significant outbreak of nine separate waterspouts was observed simultaneously over the sea near the Muratpaşa district of Antalya Province.No reported damage.This entry refers to one of them.[3]
A significant outbreak of nine separate waterspouts was observed simultaneously over the sea near the Muratpaşa district of Antalya Province.No reported damage.This entry refers to one of them.[3]
A significant outbreak of nine separate waterspouts was observed simultaneously over the sea near the Muratpaşa district of Antalya Province.No reported damage.This entry refers to one of them.[3]
A significant outbreak of nine separate waterspouts was observed simultaneously over the sea near the Muratpaşa district of Antalya Province.No reported damage.This entry refers to one of them.[3]
A significant outbreak of nine separate waterspouts was observed simultaneously over the sea near the Muratpaşa district of Antalya Province.No reported damage.This entry refers to one of them.[3]
A significant outbreak of nine separate waterspouts was observed simultaneously over the sea near the Muratpaşa district of Antalya Province.No reported damage.This entry refers to one of them.[3]
A significant outbreak of nine separate waterspouts was observed simultaneously over the sea near the Muratpaşa district of Antalya Province.No reported damage.This entry refers to one of them.[3]
A significant outbreak of nine separate waterspouts was observed simultaneously over the sea near the Muratpaşa district of Antalya Province.No reported damage.This entry refers to one of them.[3]
A significant outbreak of nine separate waterspouts was observed simultaneously over the sea near the Muratpaşa district of Antalya Province.No reported damage.This entry refers to one of them.[3]
A tornado struck the Selbeyi village in the Sinop Province, Turkey, on 11 September 2005. The tornado caused moderate structural damage. Video evidence and contemporary media reports confirm that the intense winds heavily damaged residential roofs and shattered windows. Eyewitness accounts from local interviews documented the severity of the sudden indoor impact, flying debris, and scattering of household belongings during the event.This tornado lasted 2 minutes and was given a rating of IF1 by ESWD[3]
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