The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/storms-in-israel/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:44:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png storms in Israel | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/storms-in-israel/ 32 32 Climate change likely to bring more dust storms, earlier in the year, expert says https://www.timesofisrael.com/climate-change-likely-to-bring-more-dust-storms-earlier-in-the-year-expert-says/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:53:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3755562 Assaf Hochman of Hebrew University's Earth Sciences Institute warns increase in dust clouds will affect Israeli agriculture, public health

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]]> Jerusalem woman dies, teen missing, as winter storm lashes Israel with wind and rain https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-woman-dies-as-winter-storm-lashes-israel-with-wind-and-rain/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:20:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3732678 Shuafat camp resident apparently hit by heavy object; several people lightly injured in other locations, others rescued from flood-swamped cars

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]]> Powerful storm kills kitesurfer; plane lands safely after reported lightning strike https://www.timesofisrael.com/powerful-storm-kills-kitesurfer-plane-reportedly-hit-by-lightening-lands-safely/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:48:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3730347 Heavy rainfall, strong winds reaching 105 kph nationwide bring down trees, causing a number of injuries; El Al flight reportedly struck in storm: 'The plane was shaking'

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]]> Man seriously injured as balcony collapses in storm; heavy rain, high winds pummel Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/heavy-rain-and-high-winds-cause-downed-trees-floods-and-road-closures-across-israel/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:57:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3722249 Tel Aviv building damaged as 70-year-old taken to hospital; lanes closed on Route 4, several southern roads shut; fallen tree crushes car in Herzliya, driver narrowly avoids injury

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]]> Body of Bnei Brak teen found near Yarkon River days after he went missing https://www.timesofisrael.com/body-of-bnei-brak-teen-found-near-yarkon-river-after-he-went-missing-days-earlier/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 21:43:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3711943 Forensic institute concludes remains belong to Eliyahu Abba Shaul, 19, who disappeared last week amid stormy weather that brought deadly floods

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]]> One dead in East Jerusalem, teen missing in Tel Aviv area as storm expected to abate https://www.timesofisrael.com/one-dead-in-east-jerusalem-teen-missing-in-tel-aviv-area-as-storm-expected-to-abate/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:59:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3710255 Rescuers stretched thin during intense flooding from Storm Byron; 11 Gazans killed in storm since Thursday, says official PA outlet, as tent cities flood

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]]> IDF goes into lockdown, limits activities as Storm Byron washes over Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-goes-into-lockdown-limits-activities-as-storm-byron-washes-over-israel/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:26:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3709213 Israel Meteorological Service issues red warning for central, southern coastal region as storm due to intensify overnight; conditions in Gaza worsen as thousands of tents flooded

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]]> As Storm Byron bears down on Israel, authorities warn of unprecedented rain https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-storm-byron-bears-down-on-israel-authorities-warn-of-unprecedented-rain/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:30:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3708760 Army sends soldiers on southern bases to weekend furlough early to ensure safe travel; search underway for 4 Israelis on yacht that dropped out of contact en route to Cyprus

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]]> Winter storm to bring strong winds and a chance of snow to Israel over the weekend https://www.timesofisrael.com/winter-storm-to-bring-strong-winds-and-a-chance-of-snow-to-israel-over-the-weekend/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:48:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3487136 Forecast shows snowfall on the horizon for Mount Hermon, while Jerusalem hills, central Israel could experience light dusting early next week

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]]> Flooding in some cities as north and center are hit with winter storms https://www.timesofisrael.com/flooding-in-some-cities-as-north-and-center-are-hit-with-winter-storms/ Tue, 08 Nov 2022 10:53:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2869387 Motorists are urged to check tires, windshield wipers; central Tel Aviv inundated due to blocked drain in light rail works; beaches closed due to pollution

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]]> Jerusalem braces for a dusting of white as winter storm moves in https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-braces-for-a-dusting-of-white-as-winter-storm-moves-in/ Sun, 23 Jan 2022 16:32:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2688435 Blizzard expected in the Golan and Galilee highlands, with some snow in the center of the country; heavy rainfall predicted along the coastal plain

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]]> Israel braces for unseasonably cold, rainy weekend https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-braces-for-unseasonably-cold-rainy-weekend/ Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:47:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2683335 Israel Meteorological Service expects rain to intensify overnight with risk of flash flooding, thunderstorms

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]]> Hiking trails, roads shut in north and south of Israel as storms cause flooding https://www.timesofisrael.com/hiking-trails-roads-shut-in-north-and-south-of-israel-as-storms-cause-flooding/ Sat, 01 Jan 2022 10:58:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2675820 Warnings of flash floods; rain expected to continue through Tuesday

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]]> 2 homeless men die within hours in Bat Yam of apparent hypothermia https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-homeless-men-die-within-hours-in-bat-yam-of-apparent-hypothermia/ Thu, 23 Dec 2021 11:39:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2671195&preview=true&preview_id=2671195 As winter Storm Carmel nears its end, a body is found in parking lot and another in residential home's bomb shelter; municipality says it warned the unhoused of storm's dangers

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]]> Israel braces for arrival of major winter storm ‘Carmel’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-braces-for-arrival-of-major-winter-storm-carmel/ Sun, 19 Dec 2021 19:49:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2669008 Minister vows emergency forces will be ready for 'challenges and surprises' ahead of Monday's expected landfall; outdoor school activities canceled, travelers told to avoid parks

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