On 9 August 2019, the communes of Pétange and Bascharage were hit by a tornado. 19 people were injured that day, but no fatalities were reported.
Damages were assessed to exceed €100 million.
Shocking video shows Bascharage roof torn off as tornado passes 12.08.2019
19 injured, one person in critical condition after tornado ravages southwest Luxembourg; 160 homes damaged 09.08.2019
