# Tornadoes Hit SC, Destroying Roads and Airport

> Tornadoes in Santa Catarina destroy roads and airport, leaving two deaths.
- Title: Tornadoes Hit SC, Destroying Roads and Airport · Estadão
- Summary: Tornadoes in Santa Catarina destroy roads and airport, leaving two deaths. Two people died in Santa Catarina after tornadoes destroyed roads and an airport…
- Keywords: santa catarina, tornadoes, road destruction, airport damage, defesa civil, chapecó, xanxerê, br-282, aeroporto de chapecó, tornados, brazil, Estadão
- Source: Estadão — https://estadao.com.br/brasil/como-e-corredor-de-tornados-onde-esta-sc-regiao-tem-rodovia-partida-e-aeroporto-destruido
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## Tornadoes Strike Santa Catarina
Two tornadoes hit Santa Catarina on November 4, 2026, causing widespread damage.
## Chapecó and Xanxerê Report Damage
Chapecó had 2,400 homes and industries with roof damage, while Xanxerê reported vehicles overturned on BR-282.
## Roads and Airport Severely Damaged
The BR-282 highway was split, and the Chapecó airport suffered structural damage with flights suspended.
## Two Deaths Reported
One death occurred in Rio Negrinho after a fuel station collapsed, and another in Xanxerê from an electrical shock.
## Tornado Corridor in South America
South America has a major tornado corridor, with Santa Catarina in the path of the strongest storms.
## Weather Conditions Favor Tornadoes
Hot and humid air from the Amazon meets cold air from Argentina, creating unstable conditions for tornadoes.
## Defesa Civil Issues Warnings
Defesa Civil issued a 15-minute warning before the tornadoes hit, advising people to seek shelter.
## Airport Operations Suspended
Chapecó airport operations are suspended indefinitely due to structural damage.
## Tornadoes in the South American Corridor
The South American tornado corridor includes states in Brazil and neighboring countries, with high tornado frequency.
## Tornadoes in Brazil
Brazil recorded 81 tornadoes from January to July 2026, with 92 in the previous year.
## Key takeaway

Two people died in Santa Catarina after tornadoes destroyed roads and an airport, with the region in a major tornado corridor.