An F2 tornado destroyed several houses in the Imbú community of Reserva, Paraná, on Sunday, June 28, 2026 [1].
The event underscores the extreme vulnerability of southern Brazil to severe weather. Paraná is currently ranked as the second most tornado-prone region in the world [3].
Meteorologists from Simepar said the storm was an F2 tornado [3]. They said wind speeds reached up to 200 km/h [3]. This level of wind force is capable of significant structural damage, which was evident in the rural area of the Campos Gerais region [1].
Residents described a scene of chaos as the storm moved through the community. Edver de Fátima Antunes, a local resident, said, "Parecia filme de terror" — it seemed like a horror movie [2].
Antunes said he saw the house of a neighbor flying through the air amid cries and pleas for help [2]. The storm's path left multiple homes in ruins across the Imbú community [1].
Local authorities and meteorologists continue to monitor the region for further atmospheric instability. The frequency of these events in Paraná is attributed to its geographic position within a major tornado corridor [3].
“"Parecia filme de terror."”
The occurrence of an F2 tornado in Paraná highlights the growing necessity for advanced early-warning systems in South America. Because the region is the second most tornado-prone area globally, the destruction in the Imbú community suggests that rural infrastructure remains insufficiently prepared for high-velocity wind events common to this specific atmospheric corridor.
