International Centre for Waterspout Research (ICWR)
 
 

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

Introduction

The International Centre for Waterspout Research (ICWR) is an international organization dedicated to the study and advancement of waterspout research. It is comprised of meteorologists, researchers, storm chasers, the media and weather enthusiasts from around the world. The ICWR provides daily updated waterspout forecasts for North America, live reports from around the world, climatology data and safety information. 

World Waterspout Count for 2025

Waterspout News
Waterspout Photo of the Month
August 2. Lake Ladoga, Russian Federation.

Waterspout Forecasts

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Live Waterspout Reports (Global Waterspout Mapping Project)
Red = recent, Blue = past reports.

World Waterspout Climatology (2023-2025)
See where your country ranks in the world for waterspout sightings (updated daily).
 
 
Report a waterspout to us on
Twitter (@ICWR) or 
Facebook (@InternationalCentreForWaterspoutResearch)

Become a ICWR waterspout observer

Would you like to become a ICWR waterspout observer? Just send us note on Twitter, Facebook or through our contact page, and we will put you on our list. See who the world's top waterspout hunters are. 

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