The 2025 South American season consisted of tornadoes and tornado outbreaks across South America.

</onlyinclude> Note: 16 tornadoes have been confirmed but not yet rated Note: Some tornadoes have been rated using different scales. They are counted as their closest F-Scale equivalent on this table.

Some tornadoes may be rated using different scales like the Enhanced Fujita scale, as some countries like Chile, Brazil or Paraguay uses partially or unofficially the Enhanced Fujita scale through independent studies or official estimates. However, because the Fujita scale isn't adapted to a single code build, it is mostly used between these countries due to the simplicity of adaptation and use, however, during damage assessment, Damage Indicators (DIs) from the EF-scale are still used to calculate and attribute a rating.

Note that most tornadoes outside Brazil, Argentina and Chile may lack information or sources due to the rarity of such event or scarce documentation.

Climatology

Similar to North America or Europe, South America also experiences a few tornadoes per year, Brazil being one of the countries with the highest incidence of tornadoes outside the regions traditionally known for such phenomena. According to a survey by the State University of Ponta Grossa (UEPG), between 1975 and 2018, a total of 581 tornadoes were recorded in the country, 411 of which occurred in the Southern Region, accounting for approximately 70% of all cases.

In 2018, the PREVOTS platform was established to document severe weather events across Brazil. Upon completing five years of operation, a report indicated that between June 2018 and June 2023, 321 damage incidents caused by tornadoes were recorded, including waterspouts. Most tornadoes in Brazil are associated with high-precipitation supercells, resulting in rain-wrapped tornadoes that are difficult to see.

The annual average number of tornadoes in Brazil remains uncertain due to the country's less robust meteorological infrastructure compared to nations like the United States or Canada, and because of the low population density in the most tornado-prone areas. These factors contribute to underreporting, with many tornadoes being identified only months or even years after they occur. Recent estimates suggest a plausible average of 50 to 60 tornadoes per year, although this figure lacks official confirmation due to the aforementioned limitations.

January </onlyinclude> Note: 2 tornadoes have been confirmed but not yet rated

January 1 + List of confirmed tornadoes - Wednesday, January 1 2025F#LocationCountryStart coord.Time (UTC-3)Path length Max width F?Mar ChiquitaAR~12:00A brief multi-vortex tornado touched down on Mar Chiquita, Argentina and caused minor damages before dissipating.

January 8 + List of confirmed tornadoes - Wednesday, January 8 2025F#LocationCountryStart coord.Time (UTC-3)Path length Max width F?Formosa do Rio Preto, BahiaBRA landspout was seen through the rural areas of Formosa do Rio Preto, in Bahia. It was registered by a resident and confirmed by Prevots.

January 24 + List of confirmed tornadoes - Friday, January 24 2025F#LocationCountryStart coord.Time (UTC-3)Path length Max width F0Curuçá, ParáBRA waterspout struck Curuçá, in Pará. It advanced towards the land and caused little damage.

January 31 + List of confirmed tornadoes - Friday, January 31 2025F#LocationCountryStart coord.Time (UTC-3)Path length Max width EF1Piracicaba, São PauloBR 19:04A brief tornado damaged an Eucalyptus grandis commercial plantation. Some trees were debarked, snapped and twisted.

March </onlyinclude> Note: 2 tornadoes have been confirmed but not yet rated March 3 + List of confirmed tornadoes - Monday, March 3 2025F#LocationCountryStart coord.Time (UTC-3)Path length Max width F?Tacuarembó, Tacuarembó DepartmentURA tornado occurred in an open field; Some trees were snapped. The event caused no human deaths or injuries, but it killed some animals.

March 31 + List of confirmed tornadoes - Saturday, March 31 2025F#LocationCountryStart coord.Time (UTC-3)Path length Max width F?Guaíba, Rio Grande do SulBRA waterspout struck Guaíba, in Rio Grande do Sul. It occurred during a severe weather event with strong winds; at least two waterspouts were recorded.

April </onlyinclude> Note: 2 tornadoes (waterspouts) have been confirmed but not yet rated

April 5 + List of confirmed tornadoes - Saturday, April 05 2025F#LocationCountryStart coord.Time (UTC-3)Path length Max width F?Aracruz, Espírito SantoBR17:00A waterspout was documented by bathers just a couple of metres away from the sand.

April 18

+ List of confirmed tornadoes - Friday, April 18 2025F#LocationCountryStart coord.Time (UTC-3)Path length Max width F?Três Marias, Minas GeraisBRA brief waterspout was recorded by a local fisher in a dam on Rio São Francisco.

May </onlyinclude> Note: 4 tornadoes have been confirmed but not yet rated May 8 + List of confirmed tornadoes - Thursday, May 8 2025F#LocationCountryStart coord.Time (UTC-3)Path length Max width F?Bossoroca, Rio Grande do SulBR<1 kmOn the 8th, two tornadoes were spotted in the rural area of Bossoroca, Rio Grande do Sul, in the early evening. There was no significant damage.F?Bossoroca, Rio Grande do SulBR<1 kmOn the 8th, two tornadoes were spotted in the rural area of Bossoroca, Rio Grande do Sul, in the early evening. There was no significant damage.

May 9 + List of confirmed tornadoes - Friday, May 9 2025F#LocationCountryStart coord.Time (UTC-3)Path length Max width F2Erval Grande, Rio Grande do SulBRA tornado classified as F2 by Prevots struck Erval Grande, also in Rio Grande do Sul. Many properties were affected and damaged, with trees and power lines downed.F?Palmitos, Santa CatarinaBR14:001 death — A tornado struck Palmitos on Santa Catarina, damaging more than 50 rural properties and downing trees, resulting in the fatality of a man and 65 displaced people. The phenomenon lasted 20 minutes.F?Santo Amaro da Imperatriz, Santa CatarinaBR19:00-19:30A tornado struck Santo Amaro da Imperatriz, where homes were damaged, including a mixed-wood and masonry residence that suffered serious damage. Trees were downed and one fatality was confirmed.

May 25 + List of confirmed tornadoes - Sunday, May 25 2025F#LocationCountryStart coord.Time (UTC-3)Path length Max width EF1Puerto Varas, Los Lagos RegionCL15:30Caused minimal damages to the city, no injuries were documented.

June </onlyinclude> Note: 5 tornadoes have been confirmed but not yet rated June 3 + List of confirmed tornadoes - Tuesday, June 3 2025F#LocationCountryStart coord.Time (UTC-3)Path length Max width FUKaloré, ParanáBRA tornado struck Kaloré, in Paraná. Caused light to moderate damage to crops. Confirmed by Prevots.

June 4 + List of confirmed tornadoes - Tuesday, June 3 2025F#LocationCountryStart coord.Time (UTC-3)Path length Max width FULajeado Grande, Santa CatarinaBRA tornado (FU) struck Lajeado Grande, in Santa Catarina. It was said to be the beginning of a tornado, but confirmed as a tornado by Civil Defense and Prevots.

June 22 + List of confirmed tornadoes - Sunday, June 22 2025F#LocationCountryStart coord.Time (UTC-3)Path length Max width F?São José do Cerrito, Santa CatarinaBRA tornado struck São José do Cerrito, in Santa Catarina causing moderate damage to vegetation, with some trees being downed.F?Lages, Santa CatarinaBRA tornado struck Lages, in Santa Catarina causing moderate damage to vegetation, with some trees being downed.F?Descanso, Santa CatarinaBRthe municipality of Descanso also recorded a tornado. In this case, there was severe damage to eucalyptus plantations.F?Belmonte, Santa CatarinaBRthe municipality of Belmonte also recorded a tornado. In this case, there was severe damage to eucalyptus plantations.F?Xavantina, Santa CatarinaBRA tornado occurred in Xavantina, causing damage to forested areas.

June 23 + List of confirmed tornadoes - Monday, June 23 2025F#LocationCountryStart coord.Time (UTC-3)Path length Max width EF2Passos Maia, Santa CatarinaBR14.8 km (9.1 mi)>800 m (>874 yd)In the early morning of the 23rd, a strong tornado struck Passos Maia. Trees were uprooted or cut and thrown several meters. Power poles were snapped and toppled. Warehouses were completely destroyed. According to Prevots, the tornado was classified as EF2/F2. However, in some parts of its path, damage consistent with intensities above EF2 was observed.

July </onlyinclude> Note: 1 tornado has been confirmed but not yet rated

July 13 + List of confirmed tornadoes - Sunday, July 13 2025F#LocationCountryStart coord.Time (UTC-3)Path length Max width F?Aracruz, Espírito SantoBRTwo waterspouts were registered by local residents in Barra do Riacho and caused no damage.

August </onlyinclude>

August 30 + List of confirmed tornadoes - Saturday, August 30 2025F#LocationCountryStart coord.Time (UTC-3)Path length Max width F1Soledad, AtlánticoCOA tornado struck the town of Soledad, Colombia, damaging over 700 homes across 10 neighborhoods. Eleven people were injured and received medical attention. Mayor Alcira Sandoval declared a state of public calamity to coordinate emergency response and humanitarian aid.Tornado tipo F1 causó daños en 10 barrios de Soledad: hay 11 heridos. El Universal. August 31, 2025.Gobernación del Atlántico y UNGRD ayudan en emergencia por tornado en Soledad. El Universal. August 31, 2025.

September </onlyinclude> Note: 3 tornadoes have been confirmed but not yet rated

September 20 + List of confirmed tornadoes - Saturday, September 20F#LocationCountryStart coord.Time (UTC-3)Path length Max width F0San LuisARLandspout with winds over 70 km/h (43 mph) registered by local residents crossing the rural areas of San Luis, Argentina, beginning the September 2025 tornado outbreak that occurred on Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina.EF0LinaresCL12:00A tornado destroyed multiple homes causing widespread power outages, ripped roofs off multiple homes, uprooted trees and downed power lines.F0San Pedro de La PazAR14:00Little to no information, rated preliminary as F0.

September 22 + List of confirmed tornadoes - Monday, September 21F#LocationCountryStart coord.Time (UTC-3)Path length Max width FUBarra Bonita, Santa CatarinaBRA strong tornado struck Barra Bonita that damaged about 40 houses, including one wooden house that was lifted on top of a car.F1Santa Maria do Oeste, ParanáBRAn F1 tornado struck Santa Maria do Oeste, damaging crops and houses, leaving residents in blackout and without water.FUReserva, ParanáBRTornado struck Reserva and snapped and uprooted trees and destroyed greenhouses.FUConcepciónPY15:00Approximately 50 homes were partially or fully destroyed with the passage of the tornado.EF2+Porto Feliz, São PauloBRAnother tornado touched down and struck Porto Feliz where a Toyota plant suffered extensive damages, injuring 30 workers. The tornado was preliminary rated EF2+ by PREVOTS.

November </onlyinclude> Note: 1 tornado has been confirmed but not yet rated November 3 + List of confirmed tornadoes - Monday, November 3 2025F#LocationCountryStart coord.Time (UTC-3)Path length Max width F?Itaiópolis, Santa CatarinaBR14:55~7 km (4 mi)A tornado struck the municipality of Itaiópolis, in Santa Catarina. Eucalyptus trees were damaged, and homes in Itápolis suffered moderate to significant damage, with no deaths or injuries were reported.

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