Abstract: Reports of Hainan tornado occurred on 29 August 2019 from various media agenc ies and websites were collected.Based on these reports and the meteorological data before and after the tornado, the inf luencing zones and disaster conditions of the tornado were determined. By comparing the inf luencing zone and disaster condition of the tornado from disaster investigation, the media information was mainly concentrated on the severely aff ected areas. From damage degree of indicators, the strength level of the tornado can be accurately estimated by online media. In summary, the media information can provide more accurate information for the subsequent disaster investigation and can be taken as an important reference.