June 2024 South African storm complex
| Type | Cut-off low pressure system |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1 June 2024 |
| Duration | 1-5 June 2024 |
| Tornadoes confirmed | 2 |
| Maximum snowfall or ice accretion | 30 cm |
| Fatalities | 23+
11+ in Eastern Cape 12+ in KwaZulu-Natal |
| Damage | US$344 million |
| Areas affected | KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Northern Cape |
| 5+ missing, 55+ injured, 2,500+ displaced | |
On 1-5 June 2024, a large storm system produced severely heavy rainfall and winds along the Eastern coast of South Africa, striking several municipalities in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces. The storm produced two tornadoes in Newcastle and Utrecht, with the more intense tornado striking oThongathi.