Tornado damage reported in Hamilton suburbs after wild weather

Friday 30 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 6 reports · updated Fri 30 May 2025, 9:20am

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, MetService, Paula Southgate

A possible tornado caused significant damage to homes and trees in the Nawton area of Hamilton on Thursday night. Reports indicate roofs were ripped off, fences were blown over, and power was cut to homes after a trampoline struck a power box. Emergency services and council staff are currently managing the situation.

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1. 1NewsFri 30 May 2025, 6:53am

   Roofs ripped off homes as wild weather strikes Hamilton overnight (opens in new tab)

   • Roofs damaged, trees uprooted as wild weather strikes Hamilton (opens in new tab) Fri 30 May 2025, 6:53am
   • Roofs damaged, trees uprooted as tornado hits Hamilton (opens in new tab) Fri 30 May 2025, 6:53am
   • Roofs damaged, trees uprooted as 'crazy strong' wind hits Hamilton (opens in new tab) Fri 30 May 2025, 6:53am
2. Otago Daily TimesFri 30 May 2025, 8:13am

   Power cuts after possible tornado rips through Hamilton (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 30 May 2025, 9:20am

   Hamilton tornado wreaks havoc, uproots trees and damages homes (opens in new tab)