International Centre for Waterspout Research

International Centre For Waterspout Research (ICWR) "Understanding our atmosphere through global cooperation"

Introduction

Welcome to the ICWR. The ICWR is an international organization comprised of meteorologists, researchers, storm chasers, and others from around the world who are interested in the field of waterspouts.

Goal

To foster the advancement of waterspout research and development.

New! World's Top Waterspout Hunters

New! World Waterspout Record for 2023

World Waterspout Count for 2023

Live Waterspout News

Waterspout Almost Hits Storm Chaser!
Several waterspouts and funnels were seen off of Vesima, Italy today (September 20). One waterspout moved on land and almost hit a storm chaser! https://t.co/WPioHG02Jy Video courtesy Miky Michele https://t.co/lWh1p2X25w pic.twitter.com/d0GAinGtX7
— ICWR (@ICWR) September 20, 2023

Waterspout Photo of the Month

Limnionas, Greece. September 1. Courtesy Ταβερνα ζωη

Waterspout Forecasts

Click for our daily updated waterspout forecasts.

World Waterspout Sightings (Global Waterspout Mapping Project)

Live waterspout reports from around the world. Red = recent, Blue = past reports.

World Waterspout Climatology (2023)

See where your country ranks in the world for waterspout sightings (updated daily).

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International Centre for Waterspout Research (ICWR)