# Two Tornadoes Damage Santa Catarina

> Two tornadoes in Santa Catarina cause widespread destruction and power outages.
- Title: Two Tornadoes Damage Santa Catarina · Estadão | Shortify
- Summary: Two tornadoes in Santa Catarina cause widespread destruction and power outages. Two tornadoes in Santa Catarina, Brazil, caused 2,400 homes and businesses to…
- Keywords: santa catarina, tornado, chapeco, xanxere, defesa civil, wind damage, power outage, brazil, Estadão
- Source: Estadão — https://estadao.com.br/brasil/veja-imagens-dos-estragos-em-sc-apos-a-passagem-de-dois-tornados
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- Topics: santa catarina, tornado, chapeco, xanxere, defesa civil, wind damage, power outage, news, brazil
## Tornadoes hit Santa Catarina
Two tornadoes struck Santa Catarina on November 5, 2026, causing widespread damage in Chapecó and Xanxerê.
## Chapecó damage
Approximately 2,400 homes and businesses lost roofs, trees fell, and electrical systems were damaged in Chapecó.
## Xanxerê damage
Vehicles overturned on BR-282, SC-480 blocked, and emergency services facilities damaged in Xanxerê.
## Two deaths reported
One death occurred in Rio Negrinho after a fuel station collapse, and another in Xanxerê from an electrical shock.
## Road damage
BR-282 ruptured, creating a waterfall, and the road is completely closed in both directions.
## Meteorological data
Chapecó recorded wind gusts of 93 km/h, while another station recorded 126 km/h in the same city.
## Airport damage
Chapecó Airport suffered severe damage, with hangars destroyed and flights suspended indefinitely.
## Key takeaway

Two tornadoes in Santa Catarina, Brazil, caused 2,400 homes and businesses to lose roofs, power outages, and injuries.