Thunderstorms and Hail Disrupt Jönköping and Linköping on September 5, 2025

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall struck Jönköping and Linköping, Sweden, on September 5, 2025, causing significant disruptions and prompting a series of emergency responses. In Jönköping, local emergency services were inundated with calls, reporting 21 alarms primarily concerning flooding between 2 PM and 3 PM, as the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) issued yellow warnings for heavy rain and potential thunderstorms across several regions. The warnings indicated that rainfall could accumulate to between 30 and 40 millimeters in a short time span, leading to fears of flooding.

In Linköping, conditions were similarly severe, featuring intense hail that interrupted the Bonfire Festival. Concert-goers were forced to seek shelter as the band Tjuvjakt was set to perform. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with heavy rain filling containers as attendees scrambled for cover under trees and other makeshift shelters. Although there were reports of temporary power outages, fortunately, no injuries were reported during this extreme weather event.

Residents, including those like Jesper Lindberg, remarked on the sudden and intense nature of the storms, emphasizing the quick transition from calm to chaotic weather.