From Hurricane-Free Coasts to EF-5 Tornadoes, 2025 Was Extreme
From Hurricane-Free Coasts to EF-5 Tornadoes, 2025 Was Extreme
US · Published Jan 14, 2026
2025 saw no hurricane landfalls in the US, a rare occurrence amidst extreme weather.
An EF-5 tornado struck Enderlin, ND, marking the first such event since 2013 and causing significant devastation.
Record warmth in Utah and Nevada, coupled with historic floods in Texas and intense wildfires in California, defined the year's climate extremes.
Unprecedented weather extremes across the United States
2025 was a year of unprecedented weather extremes across the United States. While the Atlantic hurricane season remained surprisingly quiet with no hurricanes making landfall, other parts of the country experienced devastating weather events that left a lasting impact. The absence of hurricanes was a notable anomaly, yet the year was far from uneventful, with tornadoes, wildfires, floods, and record-breaking temperatures dominating the weather headlines.
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