Monster tornado leaves trail of carnage in Brazil's Parana; at least 6 killed, over 700 injured—watch video

Monster Tornado Causes Devastation in Paraná, Brazil

A powerful tornado struck the southern Brazilian state of Paraná, resulting in six fatalities and over 700 injuries. Officials described this as one of the most severe weather events the region has ever experienced.

Classification and Impact

After assessing the damage and weather data, Paraná's climate monitoring agency, Simepar, upgraded the tornado on Friday from category F2 to F3.

“In terms of magnitude, it was certainly the most devastating tornado we’ve ever had” in the state of Paraná, said Simepar meteorologist Lizandro Jacobsen, according to Bloomberg.

Damage in Rio Bonito do Iguaçu

Photos from Paraná’s Civil Defense revealed widespread destruction in the municipality of Rio Bonito do Iguaçu, where homes, vehicles, and roads suffered heavy damage.

The state reported that more than 90% of the town was affected. Emergency efforts are underway to restore water and electricity services.

Severity of the Tornado

An F3 tornado is classified by the U.S. National Weather Service as “severe.”
Wind speeds of an F3 tornado range from 158 to 206 mph (254 to 331 km/h).

Increasing Severe Weather Events

Southern Brazil, a key region for grain and meat production, has been experiencing more frequent severe weather events. Heavy rains in Paraná throughout November have led authorities to declare a state of emergency in numerous cities.

Author’s Summary

This extreme F3 tornado devastated Paraná, causing casualties and massive destruction, highlighting a troubling rise in severe weather events in southern Brazil.

Mint — 2025-11-09