List of United States tornadoes from April to June 2021
Tornado warnings and confirmations in April 2021
Tornado warnings and confirmations in May 2021
Tornado warnings and confirmations in June 2021
This page documents all tornadoes confirmed by various weather forecast offices of the National Weather Service in the United States from April to June 2021. On average, there are 155 confirmed tornadoes in the United States in April, 276 confirmed tornadoes in May, and 243 confirmed tornadoes in June.[1]
Overall, the spring and early summer period was below average for tornado activity in the United States and most tornadoes were weak. April was well below average with only 80 tornadoes. May saw quite a few more tornadoes than April and was near average with 259 tornadoes but with no EF3 or stronger tornadoes. June was also significantly below average with 106 tornadoes.
United States yearly total[edit]
| EFU | EF0 | EF1 | EF2 | EF3 | EF4 | EF5 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | 545 | 433 | 103 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 1,316 |
April[edit]
| EFU | EF0 | EF1 | EF2 | EF3 | EF4 | EF5 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 28 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 79 |
April 7 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF1 | SW of Doyline | Bossier | LA | 32°22′57″N 93°27′31″W / 32.3824°N 93.4585°W | 21:33–21:35 | 0.9 mi (1.4 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A section of metal roofing on a mobile home was lifted. Trees and tree limbs were snapped.[2] |
| EF1 | W of Hall Summit to S of Ringgold | Red River, Bienville | LA | 32°10′49″N 93°28′50″W / 32.1803°N 93.4805°W | 21:35–21:58 | 13.25 mi (21.32 km) | 300 yd (270 m) | The tornado snapped and uprooted trees as it touched down along LA 1 near Westdale. As the tornado moved northeast, it crossed the Red River, LA 515, and US 71. Several more trees were snapped before the tornado lifted along US 371.[3][4] |
| EF0 | SE of Downsville | Ouachita | LA | 32°33′03″N 92°23′54″W / 32.5509°N 92.3982°W | 23:48–23:51 | 2.81 mi (4.52 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Minor tree damage occurred, and roofing material was found lightly scattered along the track. A tornado debris signature was visible on the University of Louisiana Monroe Radar.[5] |
| EF1 | N of Bastrop | Morehouse | LA | 32°48′15″N 91°56′59″W / 32.8041°N 91.9498°W | 00:30–00:43 | 8.16 mi (13.13 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | One house lost its entire roof and its attached garage was heavily damaged, several other homes and a large barn were damaged, and numerous trees were downed. One person was injured.[6] |
| EF1 | E of Bonita | Morehouse | LA | 32°55′06″N 91°34′02″W / 32.9184°N 91.5672°W | 01:06–01:10 | 2.69 mi (4.33 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | Sheets of metal from a tin awning were tossed into a field. An attached garage near a home lost most of a wall, while the home suffered minor roof damage. An outbuilding had its door blown in. Trees were snapped or uprooted along the path.[7] |
| EF1 | NE of Concord, LA to ENE of Kilbourne, LA | West Carroll (LA), Chicot (AR) | LA, AR | 32°58′22″N 91°25′21″W / 32.9729°N 91.4225°W | 01:16–01:30 | 9.21 mi (14.82 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A metal building sustained significant damage, including the roof being removed, several homes suffered roof damage, and a central pivot irrigation system was destroyed. An outbuilding was completely destroyed, several other structures were damaged, and a second central pivot irrigation system was flipped over. Several trees were downed.[8][9] |
| EF0 | SW of Eudora | Chicot | AR | 33°04′04″N 91°22′30″W / 33.0679°N 91.3749°W | 01:24–01:27 | 2.63 mi (4.23 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Numerous trees were downed, and a flag pole was bent over.[10] |
| EF0 | WSW of Cedar Rapids | Linn | IA | 41°57′21″N 91°44′24″W / 41.9559°N 91.7399°W | 01:36–01:37 | 0.65 mi (1.05 km) | 40 yd (37 m) | One manufactured home had significant roof damage. Other manufactured homes had siding damage. One person was injured after a window blew in.[11] |
| EF1 | NE of Lecompte | Rapides | LA | 31°07′51″N 92°22′24″W / 31.1309°N 92.3732°W | 02:13–02:16 | 0.88 mi (1.42 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | A mobile home was rolled over, a barn sustained roof damage, and several trees were snapped.[12] |
| EF1 | NNE of Mansura | Avoyelles | LA | 31°04′52″N 92°03′14″W / 31.0811°N 92.0540°W | 02:52–02:55 | 1.79 mi (2.88 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | A school sustained roof and wall damage, infrastructure at the school's ball fields was destroyed, and many trees were snapped or uprooted.[13] |
| EF1 | E of Bordelonville | Avoyelles | LA | 31°05′50″N 91°52′06″W / 31.0972°N 91.8683°W | 03:16–03:20 | 3.42 mi (5.50 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | A house and several barns and outbuildings lost their roofs, and several trees were snapped or uprooted.[14] |
April 8 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | ENE of Watson | Livingston | LA | 30°36′N 90°51′W / 30.6°N 90.85°W | 06:20–06:21 | 0.12 mi (0.19 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A brief tornado tore most of the roof off a house, as well as the carport. Two nearby building sustained damage to their tin roofs. Debris was scattered around a quarter mile to the northeast.[15] |
| EF0 | N of Pearlington | Hancock | MS | 30°21′36″N 89°36′45″W / 30.3601°N 89.6124°W | 08:26–08:27 | 0.71 mi (1.14 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | A brief tornado knocked down trees and a guard gate at Stennis Space Center.[16][17] |
| EF0 | Pleasant Hill to ESE of Mayland | Cumberland | TN | 35°58′N 85°12′W / 35.97°N 85.2°W | 20:15–20:25 | 5.8 mi (9.3 km) | 125 yd (114 m) | Pleasant Hill Elementary School, a nursing home, and other structures in Pleasant Hill sustained partial roof loss, broken windows, and siding damage. A shed was rolled into the wall of one house, and several other homes sustained mainly minor roof damage. Numerous trees were downed along the path.[18] |
| EF0 | WSW of Norma | Scott | TN | 36°18′40″N 84°27′13″W / 36.3112°N 84.4537°W | 22:07–22:10 | 2.63 mi (4.23 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | Several trees were downed along an intermittent path.[19] |
| EF2 | NW of Norma | Scott | TN | 36°20′21″N 84°23′49″W / 36.3392°N 84.397°W | 22:12–22:14 | 1.31 mi (2.11 km) | 300 yd (270 m) | Many large hardwood trees were snapped or uprooted, and a home sustained minor roof damage.[20] |
| EF2 | NNE of Norma | Scott | TN | 36°21′33″N 84°22′29″W / 36.3593°N 84.3747°W | 22:15–22:18 | 1.84 mi (2.96 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | In the Straight Fork area, a double-wide mobile home and a garage were completely destroyed, and two houses sustained significant roof damage. A 14,000 lb (6,400 kg) camper was overturned and moved 30 yards (27 m) as well. Numerous trees were downed along the path.[21] |
April 9 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF1 | Kosciusko | Attala | MS | 33°03′57″N 89°35′25″W / 33.0658°N 89.5903°W | 01:04–01:05 | 0.92 mi (1.48 km) | 250 yd (230 m) | One house had part of its roof and ceiling blown out, and a CVS pharmacy lost an awning and sign. Several other homes in town sustained roof damage from falling trees and branches. Trees were uprooted and snapped.[22] |
| EF0 | ESE of Brandon to N of Pelahatchie | Rankin | MS | 32°15′03″N 89°50′38″W / 32.2509°N 89.8439°W | 01:28–01:56 | 11.02 mi (17.73 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A weak tornado with an intermittent damage path was caught on camera by several storm chasers. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted along the path.[23] |
| EF1 | SW of Ashdown | Little River | AR | 33°37′19″N 94°13′11″W / 33.6219°N 94.2196°W | 04:31–04:33 | 2.42 mi (3.89 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | A tornado embedded within a much larger area of straight-line winds produced a concentrated area of tree damage as well as minimal structural damage just south of Richmond. The path possibly extended longer into an area inaccessible by road.[24] |
| EF1 | WSW of Brookhaven | Lincoln | MS | 31°34′14″N 90°32′57″W / 31.5705°N 90.5493°W | 04:37–04:46 | 4.37 mi (7.03 km) | 530 yd (480 m) | Many trees were downed along the path, with a couple causing damage to a shed. A few outbuildings were heavily damaged or destroyed, and several other structures sustained roof damage. Several power poles and lines were downed as well.[25] |
April 10 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF1 | NE of Salem to WSW of Columbia | Marion | MS | 31°17′51″N 90°00′47″W / 31.2976°N 90.0131°W | 05:31–05:42 | 7.64 mi (12.30 km) | 1,200 yd (1,100 m) | This large tornado was embedded in a swath of damaging winds. There was a concentrated area of tree damage along the path, with some trees falling onto homes. The roofs of several sheds and carports were removed.[26] |
| EF1 | S of Big Cane to WNW of Palmetto | St. Landry | LA | 30°43′38″N 92°01′55″W / 30.7272°N 92.032°W | 06:26–06:35 | 3.64 mi (5.86 km) | 187 yd (171 m) | A barn was destroyed. Most of the damage was otherwise limited to trees. The path was lost near LA 361.[27] |
| EF3 | NE of Washington to NE of Palmetto | St. Landry | LA | 30°39′58″N 91°57′31″W / 30.6660°N 91.9586°W | 07:06–07:18 | 8.71 mi (14.02 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | 1 death – This low-end EF3 tornado touched down along LA 359, causing major damage in Waxia as it moved northeast. It weakened as it crossed US 71 before moving through the eastern edge of Palmetto and crossing over LA 10 near Danks. The tornado than dissipated to the northeast along LA 360. Fifteen homes and mobile homes were either heavily damaged or completely destroyed, with debris scattered long distances. Vehicles were flipped and tossed into fields, and barns and outbuildings were also destroyed. A single-wide mobile home was rolled over 320 yards (290 m) away and obliterated, resulting in a fatality. A double-wide mobile home nearby was rolled over 100 yards (91 m), and a home on pilings was moved around 50 yards (46 m), resulting in injuries to five occupants. Numerous trees and power lines were downed along the path. Seven people were injured in total.[28] This tornado also caused $1,000,000 in damages. [29] |
| EF1 | NW of Defuniak Springs | Walton | FL | 30°47′04″N 86°21′50″W / 30.7845°N 86.3640°W | 11:23–11:40 | 15.76 mi (25.36 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Numerous trees were snapped, and barns and outbuildings sustained roof damage.[30] |
| EF2 | Laguna Beach | Bay | FL | 30°14′05″N 85°55′04″W / 30.2347°N 85.9177°W | 13:42–13:44 | 0.45 mi (0.72 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | A strong waterspout moved onshore, tore the roof from a convenience store, and partially collapsed one of its exterior walls. A nearby house also suffered partial roof loss and was heavily damaged by debris from the convenience store roof. Other homes had roof damage, siding ripped off, broken windows, and the collapse of one carport. A garage and a screened in porch were destroyed, and a piece of debris was lodged into one home. Fences were also blown down, including one that a shed was rolled into.[31] |
| EF0 | Gulf Lagoon Beach | Bay | FL | 30°09′58″N 85°47′43″W / 30.1660°N 85.7952°W | 13:45–13:47 | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A waterspout moved onshore near the southeastern edge of the Panama City Beach city limits. Video shows the tornado tossing patio furniture.[32] |
| EF1 | Lynn Haven | Bay | FL | 30°14′07″N 85°39′01″W / 30.2353°N 85.6503°W | 14:00–14:03 | 0.25 mi (0.40 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | An automotive business had its roof lifted and rotated about 30° before being dropped back onto the structure. Nearby homes sustained minor roof damage. The tornado was embedded in a wider swath of straight-line wind damage.[33] |
| EF0 | W of Tallahassee | Leon | FL | 30°22′23″N 84°31′44″W / 30.373°N 84.529°W | 15:28–15:31 | 2.39 mi (3.85 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A brief tornado damaged trees in a forested area west of Tallahassee. A debris signature was visible on radar.[34] |
| EF0 | SSE of Cutlerville | Kent | MI | 42°47′04″N 85°38′18″W / 42.7844°N 85.6384°W | 20:18–20:19 | 0.55 mi (0.89 km) | 65 yd (59 m) | About a dozen homes were damaged by a brief tornado. One home had a small part of its roofing blown off, siding was removed from two more homes, and a garage door was pushed in. At least two vehicles were damaged by flying debris, including lawn furniture that was thrown by the tornado.[35] |
| EF1 | W of Bayshore Gardens | Manatee | FL | 27°26′11″N 82°36′30″W / 27.4364°N 82.6084°W | 21:45-21:46 | 0.51 mi (0.82 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A brief tornado snapped tree limbs, caused superficial damage to 20 homes, and inflicted major roof damage to a 5-unit townhome. A woman was injured by falling debris in one home.[36] |
| EF1 | NW of Seneca | Oconee | SC | 34°42′25″N 82°59′31″W / 34.707°N 82.992°W | 21:50–21:52 | 1.23 mi (1.98 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | A radio tower was partially toppled, and a business lost about 20 percent of its roof. A car was flipped in front of the business, and several hardwood trees were snapped or uprooted.[37] |
| EF0 | NE of Reidville | Spartanburg | SC | 34°52′37″N 82°03′04″W / 34.877°N 82.051°W | 22:38–22:40 | 1.13 mi (1.82 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | A house lost part of its roof and porch covering, with debris being scattered, and a few trees were downed.[38] |
| EF0 | SE of Forest City | Rutherford | NC | 35°14′31″N 81°49′23″W / 35.242°N 81.823°W | 23:21–23:22 | 0.07 mi (0.11 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | A brief tornado swirled fallen trees and other debris around a house, which sustained minor structural damage. Another house lost shingles, and trees were knocked down in a convergent pattern.[39] |
| EF0 | N of Dysartsville | McDowell | NC | 35°40′01″N 81°51′36″W / 35.667°N 81.86°W | 00:10–00:11 | 0.59 mi (0.95 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | A mobile home suffered damage to its underpinning and had a window partially blown out. A shed lost its roof, and trees were snapped or uprooted.[40] |
April 11 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF1 | N of Belvoir | Pitt | NC | 35°43′44″N 77°27′43″W / 35.729°N 77.462°W | 07:35–07:36 | 0.52 mi (0.84 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A large metal outbuilding was severely damaged, several other outbuildings were damaged, and a house sustained significant roof and wall damage. Several trees were snapped or uprooted along the path.[41] |
| EF0 | NW of Eagle Lake | Polk | FL | 27°59′56″N 81°47′06″W / 27.999°N 81.7849°W | 16:18–16:19 | 1.44 mi (2.32 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A few trees were downed near Spirit Lake and Eagle Lake.[42] |
April 18 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF1 | Ocala | Marion | FL | 29°11′10″N 82°11′01″W / 29.1861°N 82.1836°W | 23:21–23:25 | 2.27 mi (3.65 km) | 440 yd (400 m) | A tornado touched down near Interstate 75 and moved east-southeast toward downtown Ocala. A large warehouse was damaged, street signs were twisted and pulled out of the ground, power lines were downed, and a large oak tree was blown down.[43] |
April 21 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF1 | Amenia | Dutchess | NY | 41°50′29″N 73°33′30″W / 41.8413°N 73.5582°W | 18:49–18:51 | 0.64 mi (1.03 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | One home had roof damage, and had a wooden 2x4 and a tree branch driven into a side of the home. Several other homes were damaged.[44] |
| EF0 | SW of Kent | Litchfield | CT | 41°41′16″N 73°30′19″W / 41.6877°N 73.5052°W | 18:49–18:51 | 1 mi (1.6 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | Trees were snapped or uprooted and part of a wooden fence was damaged. A car tent canopy was blown away.[45] |
April 23 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFU | NNW of Turkey | Hall | TX | 34°26′43″N 100°55′17″W / 34.4454°N 100.9215°W | 22:22–22:28 | 0.67 mi (1.08 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A brief tornado was observed north of Turkey. A game camera captured the tornado damaging trees and deer blinds. [46] |
| EFU | E of Copper Breaks State Park | Hardeman | TX | 34°08′N 99°44′W / 34.13°N 99.73°W | 22:43–22:52 | 2.8 mi (4.5 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Numerous storm chasers witnessed a tornado in southern Hardeman County. A cattle feeder was damaged in a rural area. [47] |
| EFU | SW of Medicine Mound | Hardeman | TX | 34°08′N 99°40′W / 34.13°N 99.66°W | 22:54–22:55 | 0.2 mi (0.32 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | A brief tornado was observed southwest of Medicine Mound. No known damage occurred. [48] |
| EFU | SE of Medicine Mound | Hardeman | TX | 34°06′N 99°31′W / 34.1°N 99.51°W | 23:08–23:12 | 1.8 mi (2.9 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A brief tornado was observed in far southeastern Hardeman County. No known damage occurred. [49] |
| EF2 | WNW of Lockett | Hardeman, Wilbarger | TX | 34°07′N 99°29′W / 34.11°N 99.49°W | 23:10–23:22 | 6.4 mi (10.3 km) | 400 yd (370 m) | A home on a farmstead was significantly damaged, and outbuildings were heavily damaged or destroyed. Vehicles and farm equipment were displaced, including a pick-up truck that was truck thrown 100 yd (91 m). Power poles were snapped as well.[50][51] |
| EF1 | ESE of Lockett | Wilbarger | TX | 34°04′37″N 99°20′02″W / 34.077°N 99.334°W | 23:34–23:42 | 3.2 mi (5.1 km) | 300 yd (270 m) | One home had significant roof damage. Trees, power poles, a fence, and outbuildings were also damaged.[52][53] |
April 24 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF1 | ESE of Tumbleton | Henry | AL | 31°23′54″N 85°14′27″W / 31.3984°N 85.2407°W | 12:50–12:55 | 4.09 mi (6.58 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | A mobile home was flipped, injuring two people. There was minor damage to roofs and an outbuilding was damaged, and numerous trees were uprooted and snapped.[54] |
| EF0 | SSW of Columbia | Houston | AL | 31°14′24″N 85°10′12″W / 31.2399°N 85.17°W | 12:51–12:52 | 0.42 mi (0.68 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | A brief tornado peeled about half of the metal roofing from one house, and caused minor roof damage to another. Trees were also damaged.[55] |
| EF1 | WNW to N of Blakely | Early | GA | 31°23′53″N 85°02′56″W / 31.3981°N 85.049°W | 12:59–13:07 | 7.02 mi (11.30 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | A camper and an outbuilding were destroyed, and a mobile home sustained minor damage. There was also roof damage and sporadic tree damage along the path.[56] |
| EF0 | SSW of Sawhatchee | Early | GA | 31°15′34″N 85°02′01″W / 31.2595°N 85.0335°W | 13:01–13:02 | 4.41 mi (7.10 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | The tornado caused sporadic tree damage and minor structural damage.[57] |
| EF1 | Doverel | Terrell | GA | 31°42′23″N 84°31′13″W / 31.7064°N 84.5203°W | 13:30–13:31 | 0.93 mi (1.50 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Large trees were snapped or uprooted by this brief tornado. An outbuilding sustained minor damage as well.[58] |
| EF2 | SW of Douglas | Coffee | GA | 31°27′09″N 83°00′13″W / 31.4524°N 83.0035°W | 01:03–01:18 | 8.15 mi (13.12 km) | 360 yd (330 m) | Several homes had large portions of their roofs torn off, one of which was shifted off its foundation. Outbuildings were destroyed, and numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, some of which landed on homes.[59] |
April 25 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | S of Flagler Beach | Flagler | FL | 29°25′29″N 81°07′36″W / 29.4247°N 81.1268°W | 11:09-11:10 | 0.25 mi (0.40 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | A lamp post was damaged, a few small trees were downed, and lawn furniture was blown into a canal.[60] |
| EF0 | NNE of Orland | Tehama | CA | 39°49′14″N 122°08′17″W / 39.8205°N 122.1381°W | 00:45–01:00 | 2.02 mi (3.25 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | This weak, intermittent tornado touched down twice. The first touchdown, confirmed by video showing a dust whirl, was in an open field and lasted about 15 seconds and did not produce any damage. At the site of the second touchdown, two homes lost roof tiles, a carport lost its roof, sheds were damaged, and about 40 orchard trees were uprooted or lost limbs.[61] |
April 27 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | SE of Kutch | Lincoln | CO | 38°51′N 103°50′W / 38.85°N 103.83°W | 20:32–20:33 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A brief tornado that caused no damage was confirmed by storm chaser photos and videos.[62] |
| EF3 | NW of Truscott | Knox | TX | 33°45′04″N 99°55′16″W / 33.751°N 99.921°W | 20:49–21:05 | 8.4 mi (13.5 km) | 400 yd (370 m) | A semi-truck was blown over and a 4,000 lb (1,800 kg) cattle feeder was thrown 850 ft (260 m) by this strong multiple-vortex tornado. The most intense damage was inflicted to several large metal electrical pylons, which were bent to the ground. Mesquite trees were damaged, and a couple of structures sustained roof and window damage.[63][64] |
| EF0 | SE of Karval | Lincoln | CO | 38°38′N 103°15′W / 38.64°N 103.25°W | 21:57-21:58 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A tornado briefly touched down in an open field. No damage was observed.[65] |
| EFU | N of Haswell | Cheyenne | CO | 38°36′56″N 103°09′45″W / 38.6155°N 103.1625°W | 22:08-22:18 | 2.04 mi (3.28 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | A tornado was observed by a storm chaser. This was the first of several tornadoes that occurred in quick succession in southwestern Cheynne County.[66] |
| EFU | N of Haswell | Cheyenne | CO | 38°37′21″N 103°06′33″W / 38.6226°N 103.1092°W | 22:08-22:11 | 0.78 mi (1.26 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | This tornado occurred simultaneously with the previous, larger tornado. This was the second tornado produced by a storm in southwestern Cheyenne County.[67] |
| EFU | NNE of Haswell | Cheyenne | CO | 38°37′07″N 103°06′10″W / 38.6185°N 103.1028°W | 22:15-22:17 | 1.97 mi (3.17 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | A brief satellite tornado was observed. This was the third tornado produced by a storm in southwestern Cheyenne County.[68] |
| EFU | NNE of Haswell | Cheyenne | CO | 38°37′03″N 103°06′21″W / 38.6175°N 103.1057°W | 22:16-22:25 | 4.05 mi (6.52 km) | 300 yd (270 m) | A large tornado was observed tracking across open country. This was the fourth tornado produced by a storm in southwestern Cheyenne County.[69] |
| EFU | S of Wild Horse | Cheyenne | CO | 38°40′13″N 103°01′36″W / 38.6702°N 103.0267°W | 22:28-22:32 | 1.31 mi (2.11 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | A brief tornado was observed by a storm chaser. This was the fifth and final tornado produced by a storm in southwestern Cheyenne County.[70] |
| EFU | W of Kit Carson | Cheyenne | CO | 38°45′22″N 102°53′42″W / 38.756°N 102.8951°W | 22:54-23:00 | 4.48 mi (7.21 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A tornado was observed crossing US 40 west of Kit Carson.[71] |
| EFU | NE of Kit Carson | Cheyenne | CO | 38°57′14″N 102°36′31″W / 38.954°N 102.6085°W | 23:27-23:34 | 1.93 mi (3.11 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | A landspout was observed in northern Cheyenne County.[72] |
| EF0 | S of Hollister | Tillman | OK | 34°13′N 98°53′W / 34.21°N 98.89°W | 00:15 | 0.1 mi (0.16 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | A storm chaser observed a brief tornado 9 miles south of Hollister. No damage was reported.[73] |
| EFU | SW of Electra | Wilbarger | TX | 33°51′N 99°05′W / 33.85°N 99.09°W | 00:19 | 0.2 mi (0.32 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | 3 storm chasers observed a tornado from a long distance. No damage was reported.[74] |
| EF0 | SSW of Hermleigh | Scurry | TX | 32°35′21″N 100°47′55″W / 32.5891°N 100.7986°W | 00:47-00:52 | 2.61 mi (4.20 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A tornado near Hermleigh, Texas was observed by several spotters.[75] |
April 28 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF1 | N of Wynnewood to ENE of Pauls Valley | Garvin | OK | 34°42′00″N 97°10′19″W / 34.70°N 97.172°W | 05:00–05:10 | 4.5 mi (7.2 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | Barns, sheds, and outbuildings were damaged or destroyed by this high-end EF1 tornado. Windows were shattered at one home, power poles were snapped, and trees were snapped or uprooted.[76] |
| EFU | W of Stilwell | Adair | OK | 35°49′26″N 94°43′34″W / 35.824°N 94.726°W | 11:01–11:04 | 1.5 mi (2.4 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | A tornado debris signature was observed on radar. The area where the tornado occurred could not be accessed due to a lack of roads. The path length listed is an estimate.[77] |
| EF1 | NW to NNE of Stilwell | Adair | OK | 35°50′10″N 94°40′34″W / 35.836°N 94.676°W | 11:06–11:19 | 7.1 mi (11.4 km) | 225 yd (206 m) | Trees were uprooted, outbuildings were destroyed, and a home and several chicken houses were damaged.[78] |
| EF0 | NW of Merriam Woods | Taney | MO | 36°44′21″N 93°15′00″W / 36.7392°N 93.2499°W | 14:30–14:31 | 0.09 mi (0.14 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A house sustained minor roof damage, and trees were snapped or uprooted.[79] |
| EF0 | NNW of Merriam Woods | Taney | MO | 36°45′54″N 93°12′21″W / 36.7651°N 93.2058°W | 14:37–14:41 | 0.57 mi (0.92 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Trees were uprooted, one of which fell on and damaged a home.[80] |
| EF0 | SW of Chadwick | Christian | MO | 36°52′04″N 93°06′04″W / 36.8677°N 93.1012°W | 14:55–14:59 | 0.42 mi (0.68 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A shed was blown down, and trees were downed.[81] |
| EF1 | SSW of Indianola to NW of Crowder | Pittsburg | OK | 35°05′31″N 95°48′50″W / 35.092°N 95.814°W | 15:57–16:09 | 7.4 mi (11.9 km) | 300 yd (270 m) | An outbuilding was destroyed, a home was damaged, and numerous trees were snapped and uprooted.[82] |
| EF0 | S of Drury | Douglas | MO | 36°50′32″N 92°19′30″W / 36.8423°N 92.3251°W | 16:13–16:19 | 1.88 mi (3.03 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Two houses sustained roof and siding damage, a garage and several outbuildings were destroyed, and tree limbs were broken.[83] |
| EF1 | S of Patton | Bollinger | MO | 37°26′10″N 90°00′57″W / 37.4361°N 90.0159°W | 19:50–19:58 | 3.37 mi (5.42 km) | 225 yd (206 m) | A small shed was blown away, a mobile home lost shingles and underpinning, and a garage lost shingles. Two trailers were overturned and farm items were blown around. Thousands of trees were uprooted along the path.[84] |
| EF1 | NE of Paris to SE of Buchanan | Henry | TN | 36°21′51″N 88°15′30″W / 36.3642°N 88.2582°W | 23:53–00:09 | 6.71 mi (10.80 km) | 400 yd (370 m) | A large metal building and a storage shed were destroyed, several homes sustained roof damage, and several mobile homes were damaged, including two that were rolled onto their sides. An event venue lost its roof, and trees were downed. One person was injured.[85] |
| EF1 | SE of Hondo | Medina | TX | 29°17′57″N 99°06′08″W / 29.2992°N 99.1021°W | 00:33–00:41 | 1.82 mi (2.93 km) | 600 yd (550 m) | A high-end EF1 tornado embedded in a larger swath of 80–110 mph (130–180 km/h) thunderstorm wind damage destroyed a mobile home and a barn. Another mobile home, a barn, and a house sustained significant roof damage. Trees and power lines were downed, an irrigation pivot was flipped, and an anchored hunting tower was knocked over. The same storm also produced a 6.4-inch-diameter (16 cm) hailstone in Hondo, the largest ever recorded in Texas.[86] |
| EFU | NW of Humboldt | Coles | IL | 39°37′59″N 88°21′09″W / 39.633°N 88.3524°W | 00:36–00:37 | 0.11 mi (0.18 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | The tornado was reported by a storm chaser and confirmed by video. It remained over open country and caused no damage.[87] |
May[edit]
| EFU | EF0 | EF1 | EF2 | EF3 | EF4 | EF5 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 124 | 53 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 259 |
May 2 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | NW of Clinton | Greene | AL | 32°57′18″N 88°01′43″W / 32.955°N 88.0286°W | 20:45–20:50 | 1.42 mi (2.29 km) | 45 yd (41 m) | A brief tornado caused sporadic damage, uprooting a few softwood trees and breaking large tree limbs.[88] |
| EFU | S of Talla Bena | Madison | LA | 32°28′21″N 91°09′45″W / 32.4726°N 91.1626°W | 21:57–21:59 | 1.38 mi (2.22 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A brief tornado crossed US 65. No damage was observed.[89] |
| EF0 | N of McClave | Bent | CO | 38°10′N 102°51′W / 38.16°N 102.85°W | 22:20–20:23 | 0.92 mi (1.48 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | A tornado was observed. No other details are available.[90] |
| EFU | S of Elrod | Tuscaloosa | AL | 33°11′34″N 87°47′45″W / 33.1927°N 87.7959°W | 22:25–22:26 | 0.25 mi (0.40 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A brief, weak tornado was caught on video, no damage could be found.[91] |
| EFU | W of Jena | LaSalle | LA | 31°41′25″N 92°13′25″W / 31.6904°N 92.2236°W | 22:46–22:47 | 1.18 mi (1.90 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A brief tornado was caught on drone video as it lifted moisture from the ground. No damage was reported.[92] |
| EF1 | E of Valley Park to E of Yazoo City | Issaquena, Yazoo | MS | 32°37′33″N 90°43′02″W / 32.6258°N 90.7173°W | 22:46–23:35 | 30.15 mi (48.52 km) | 300 yd (270 m) | A high-end EF1 tornado destroyed two mobile homes and a billboard at the south edge of Yazoo City, with debris scattered. Two other mobile homes and other buildings were also damaged, some by fallen trees. Extensive tree damage occurred along the path, and outbuildings were destroyed.[93] |
| EF1 | WNW of Coxburg to NE of Howard | Holmes | MS | 33°00′22″N 90°14′59″W / 33.0062°N 90.2497°W | 22:53–23:11 | 10.63 mi (17.11 km) | 450 yd (410 m) | A high-end EF1 tornado removed part of the roof of a mobile home and caused heavy tree damage.[94] |
| EF1 | NW of Lorman to NE of Pattison | Jefferson, Claiborne | MS | 31°50′04″N 90°03′52″W / 31.8345°N 90.0644°W | 22:55–23:18 | 14.03 mi (22.58 km) | 650 yd (590 m) | Trees were uprooted and snapped and tree limbs were broken.[95] |
| EF2 | SW of Acona to ESE of Black Hawk | Holmes, Carroll | MS | 33°15′04″N 90°02′33″W / 33.2512°N 90.0426°W | 23:31–23:40 | 5.95 mi (9.58 km) | 510 yd (470 m) | Numerous large trees were snapped or uprooted along the path. One house had moderate roof damage and was struck by a falling tree, as well as some high-tension power lines that were brought down by trees.[96] |
| EF0 | NNW of Midway to NNW of Ebenezer | Yazoo, Holmes | MS | 32°53′53″N 90°12′19″W / 32.8981°N 90.2052°W | 23:44–23:59 | 8.15 mi (13.12 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Damage was mainly limited to trees.[97] |
| EF0 | ENE of Marion | Union | LA | 32°55′45″N 92°08′57″W / 32.9291°N 92.1492°W | 23:52–23:53 | 0.11 mi (0.18 km) | 80 yd (73 m) | A brief tornado uprooted approximately 40 trees in a convergent pattern east of Marion.[98] |
| EF1 | W of Durant | Holmes | MS | 33°04′15″N 89°54′05″W / 33.0708°N 89.9014°W | 00:20–00:27 | 4.15 mi (6.68 km) | 300 yd (270 m) | An old building had roof damage and a utility pole was knocked down. Many trees were snapped, uprooted, or had broken limbs. Two trees fell on a home and a parked school bus.[99] |
| EF1 | SSE of Pine Grove to Byram | Hinds | MS | 32°07′02″N 90°21′42″W / 32.1172°N 90.3617°W | 00:22–00:35 | 6.88 mi (11.07 km) | 1,000 yd (910 m) | Several homes sustained roof damage, some from fallen trees, and a barn was damaged. Some basketball hoops were toppled Many large trees were snapped and uprooted, and some basketball goals were blown down.[100] |
| EF1 | SE of Pickens | Madison | MS | 32°49′36″N 89°56′29″W / 32.8268°N 89.9414°W | 00:41–00:47 | 3.37 mi (5.42 km) | 250 yd (230 m) | Tree limbs and treetops were broken. A few trees were uprooted and snapped.[101] |
| EF1 | NE of Possumneck to N of Hesterville | Attala | MS | 33°10′03″N 89°43′54″W / 33.1676°N 89.7316°W | 00:42–00:51 | 7.46 mi (12.01 km) | 110 yd (100 m) | One home sustained roof damage. Multiple trees were uprooted or snapped and a power line was downed.[102] |
| EF0 | Southern Aurora | Hamilton | NE | 40°50′24″N 97°59′29″W / 40.8401°N 97.9914°W | 00:51–00:56 | 0.92 mi (1.48 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | A landspout blew in the garage doors of a storage unit at the south edge of Aurora, downed a power line, and lofted corn.[103] |
| EFU | S of Aurora | Hamilton | NE | 40°50′25″N 98°00′18″W / 40.8403°N 98.0049°W | 00:51–00:52 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 40 yd (37 m) | A landspout tornado was confirmed from photographs. No damage was reported.[104] |
| EF0 | ESE of Axtell | Kearney | NE | 40°28′26″N 99°03′01″W / 40.474°N 99.0502°W | 00:57–01:01 | 1.72 mi (2.77 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | A landspout tornado was caught on video. Damage was minimal.[105] |
| EF0 | SW of Stromsburg | Polk | NE | 41°04′15″N 97°37′33″W / 41.0707°N 97.6259°W | 01:06–01:10 | 1.33 mi (2.14 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | A landspout caused minor damage to a home, blew out the doors of a metal building, overturned a horse trailer, and caused minor tree damage.[106] |
| EF0 | Sabougla | Calhoun | MS | 33°45′43″N 89°28′16″W / 33.762°N 89.471°W | 01:08–01:11 | 1.29 mi (2.08 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Trees were knocked down.[107] |
| EF0 | SE of Sallis | Leake | MS | 32°52′40″N 89°42′27″W / 32.8777°N 89.7076°W | 01:17–01:23 | 2.94 mi (4.73 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Trees were snapped and uprooted along the path.[108] |
| EF0 | N of French Camp | Choctaw | MS | 33°25′05″N 89°25′26″W / 33.4181°N 89.424°W | 01:23–01:27 | 2.07 mi (3.33 km) | 60 yd (55 m) | A brief tornado blew down trees.[109] |
| EF1 | Calhoun City | Calhoun | MS | 33°50′06″N 89°19′30″W / 33.8350°N 89.3249°W | 01:30–01:33 | 2.07 mi (3.33 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | An old masonry structure was completely destroyed. Homes, apartments, and other buildings throughout town sustained considerable damage from wind and falling trees.[110] |
| EF0 | N of New Houlka to NW of Troy | Chickasaw, Pontotoc | MS | 34°03′54″N 89°01′26″W / 34.065°N 89.024°W | 02:15–02:29 | 7.45 mi (11.99 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Numerous trees were damaged.[111][112] |
| EF1 | E of Algoma to SW of Tupelo | Pontotoc, Lee | MS | 34°10′46″N 88°50′32″W / 34.1795°N 88.8421°W | 02:40–02:50 | 4.5 mi (7.2 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | Numerous trees and the roofs of several residences were damaged.[113] |
| EF1 | Tupelo to NNW of Eggville | Lee | MS | 34°14′00″N 88°45′07″W / 34.2333°N 88.7520°W | 02:53–03:19 | 12.66 mi (20.37 km) | 400 yd (370 m) | Two residences in Tupelo lost parts of their roofs and several houses suffered substantial damage from fallen trees. Commercial buildings were damaged and a church suffered minor roof damage. Numerous trees were uprooted and some were snapped. This tornado, as well as the preceding one, prompted a tornado emergency for Tupelo.[114] |
| EF0 | E of Saltillo to NNW of Mantachie | Lee, Itawamba | MS | 34°22′01″N 88°33′37″W / 34.3670°N 88.5602°W | 03:22–03:27 | 1.99 mi (3.20 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Trees were damaged by this weak tornado.[115][116] |
May 3 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF1 | Tompkinsville | Monroe | KY | 36°42′08″N 85°41′45″W / 36.7022°N 85.6957°W | 13:08–13:09 | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) | 60 yd (55 m) | Trees were snapped and uprooted, power lines were downed, buildings in Tompkinsville sustained roof and window damage, and an RV was flipped.[117] |
| EF1 | E of Bill Arp to NNE of Fouts Mill | Douglas | GA | 33°40′05″N 84°46′56″W / 33.6681°N 84.7821°W | 14:00–14:03 | 1.45 mi (2.33 km) | 250 yd (230 m) | Trees were snapped and uprooted, falling on at least 10 homes.[118] |
| EF1 | NE of Campbellton to WSW of Adamsville | Fulton | GA | 33°41′51″N 84°37′14″W / 33.6974°N 84.6206°W | 14:22–14:34 | 5.73 mi (9.22 km) | 400 yd (370 m) | This high-end EF1 tornado first significantly damaged multiple warehouses, before moving into a residential area, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. Houses in this area sustained roof and siding damage as well.[119] |
| EF1 | NNE of Smyrna | York | SC | 35°04′37″N 81°23′10″W / 35.077°N 81.386°W | 16:39–16:40 | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | The tornado touched down in a field before moving through a farm, destroying one building, damaging several others and killing 4,000 turkeys. Trees were damaged farther along the path.[120] |
| EF0 | S of Gratis | Walton | GA | 33°51′00″N 83°41′03″W / 33.8501°N 83.6841°W | 16:39–16:42 | 1.4 mi (2.3 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | A brief tornado snapped trees and caused minor damage to a fence and a home.[121] |
| EF0 | NNW of Manchester | Coffee | TN | 35°33′09″N 86°07′56″W / 35.5524°N 86.1322°W | 16:42–16:44 | 0.83 mi (1.34 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Two homes sustained minor damage, and numerous trees were blown down. The path was visible in a corn field.[122] |
| EF1 | SSE of Neese to S of Danielsville | Madison | GA | 34°04′02″N 83°18′54″W / 34.0672°N 83.315°W | 16:54–17:05 | 5.53 mi (8.90 km) | 250 yd (230 m) | Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted along the path, some of them falling on and damaging houses. Outbuildings were destroyed as well.[123] |
| EF0 | S of Winterville to ESE of Dunlap | Oglethorpe | GA | 33°57′15″N 83°16′45″W / 33.9543°N 83.2791°W | 17:29–17:32 | 1.87 mi (3.01 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | Trees were uprooted and snapped and a barn lost its roof.[124] |
| EF1 | NW of Elberton | Elbert | GA | 34°07′41″N 82°53′42″W / 34.128°N 82.895°W | 17:41–17:42 | 0.13 mi (0.21 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A very brief tornado collapsed the roof supports of a warehouse. Trees were snapped or uprooted.[125] |
| EF2 | SW of Lowndesville to NW Greenwood | Abbeville, Greenwood | SC | 34°10′26″N 82°41′46″W / 34.174°N 82.696°W | 18:04-18:54 | 29.35 mi (47.23 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | This tornado touched down southwest of Lowndesville and quickly intensified. In this area, a man was injured when he was blown off his porch and several outbuildings were destroyed. The tornado weakened as it passed south of Lowndesville, and sporadically uprooted trees for the next few miles. The tornado then quickly intensified again as it inflicted severe roof and exterior damage to a home. The tornado weakened as it moved east, snapping and uprooting numerous trees near Abbeville. It became strong again for a final time farther along the path as hundreds of hardwood trees were snapped in a localized area. The tornado weakened again, and lifted as it entered densely populated neighborhoods in Greenwood, where minor tree limb damage occurred. The tornado was on the ground for 51 minutes and prompted several PDS tornado warnings.[126][127] |
| EF0 | S of St. Martin | Stanly | NC | 35°14′39″N 80°17′08″W / 35.2441°N 80.2856°W | 18:23-18:25 | 1.48 mi (2.38 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | A brief tornado destroyed a chicken house and snapped and uprooted several trees.[128] |
| EF2 | NNW of Luttrellville to WNW of Lake | Northumberland | VA | 37°57′22″N 76°34′30″W / 37.956°N 76.575°W | 19:01–19:03 | 4.41 mi (7.10 km) | 250 yd (230 m) | A manufactured home built to withstand 100 mph (160 km/h) winds was swept away and completely destroyed. A nearby home lost its garage, with the home itself being severely damaged. Additional homes and outbuildings were damaged, and many trees were snapped or uprooted.[129] |
| EFU | ENE of Arenzville | Cass | IL | 39°53′06″N 90°19′28″W / 39.8849°N 90.3244°W | 21:57–21:59 | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A weak tornado touched down in an open field, producing no damage.[130] |
| EFU | S of Virginia | Cass | IL | 39°54′27″N 90°12′43″W / 39.9074°N 90.2119°W | 22:05–22:08 | 1.48 mi (2.38 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | The tornado touched down in an open field, producing no damage.[131] |
| EFU | WNW of Pleasant Plains | Sangamon | IL | 39°52′48″N 89°56′59″W / 39.8799°N 89.9497°W | 22:27–22:28 | 0.29 mi (0.47 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | The tornado touched down in an open field, producing no damage.[132] |
| EF1 | Ranson | Jefferson | WV | 39°18′39″N 77°51′56″W / 39.3108°N 77.8655°W | 22:27–22:32 | 1.81 mi (2.91 km) | 125 yd (114 m) | One outdoor shed was blown off its foundation, while another shed was shifted from its foundation. A tractor-trailer was blown over on SR 115. After crossing the highway, the tornado pushed over a large warehouse building that was partially open, injuring one person. Sections of the tin roof of the warehouse were carried as far as 1⁄2 mi (0.80 km) away. Another small warehouse building was also destroyed. Shingle and siding damage occurred to homes in Ranson, and trees were snapped or uprooted along the path. A mobile home was damaged before the tornado lifted.[133] |
| EF0 | E of Granbury | Hood | TX | 32°26′25″N 97°44′26″W / 32.4403°N 97.7406°W | 23:02–23:04 | 0.36 mi (0.58 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A carport and trees were damaged.[134] |
| EFU | ESE of Dawson | Sangamon | IL | 39°50′52″N 89°27′03″W / 39.8478°N 89.4508°W | 23:10–23:11 | 0.43 mi (0.69 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | The tornado touched down in an open field, producing no damage.[135] |
| EFU | WNW of Mechanicsburg | Sangamon | IL | 39°49′36″N 89°25′42″W / 39.8267°N 89.4282°W | 23:14–23:15 | 0.63 mi (1.01 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | The tornado touched down in an open field, producing no damage.[136] |
| EFU | W of Blum | Hill | TX | 32°08′12″N 97°27′17″W / 32.1367°N 97.4546°W | 00:10 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A brief tornado touched down before the larger EF2 tornado.[137] |
| EF0 | SW of Libertytown | Frederick | MD | 39°27′07″N 77°17′32″W / 39.4520°N 77.2922°W | 00:14–00:16 | 0.78 mi (1.26 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | 150 trees were uprooted, snapped or damaged.[138] |
| EF2 | NW of Blum | Hill | TX | 32°08′33″N 97°26′42″W / 32.1426°N 97.4449°W | 00:18–00:29 | 3.36 mi (5.41 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | A brick house lost most of its roof and portions of its exterior walls as a result of this high-end EF2 tornado. Trees and outbuildings were also damaged.[139] |
| EF0 | Unionville | Frederick | MD | 39°28′55″N 77°09′11″W / 39.482°N 77.153°W | 00:35–00:36 | 0.64 mi (1.03 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | Large sheds, equipment, and trees were damaged at a farm.[140] |
| EF0 | S of Weston | Collin | TX | 33°19′39″N 96°40′03″W / 33.3276°N 96.6676°W | 00:41–00:43 | 0.51 mi (0.82 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Power lines were downed by this weak, brief tornado.[141] |
| EF0 | SE of New Windsor | Carroll | MD | 39°30′40″N 77°05′02″W / 39.511°N 77.084°W | 00:47–00:48 | 0.21 mi (0.34 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | A calf shed was unroofed and destroyed, killing the calf inside. Another shed was unroofed and destroyed. 10 trees were downed, one of which fell onto an old barn.[142] |
| EF0 | ENE of Grandview | Johnson | TX | 32°16′38″N 97°07′40″W / 32.2771°N 97.1279°W | 01:00-01:01 | 0.24 mi (0.39 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Power lines, a utility pole, and trees were damaged.[143] |
| EF0 | NW of Portersville | Lawrence | PA | 40°58′34″N 80°12′36″W / 40.976°N 80.210°W | 01:37 | 0.16 mi (0.26 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A very brief, weak tornado caused damage to tree limbs.[144] |
| EF2 | Five Points to S of Waxahachie | Ellis | TX | 32°17′N 96°55′W / 32.28°N 96.91°W | 01:43–01:57 | 5.43 mi (8.74 km) | 659 yd (603 m) | In the Five Points area, this tornado caused major roof damage to a home, lesser damage to several other homes, destroyed outbuildings, overturned a mobile home, and snapped many trees. Three semi-trucks and a cargo van were blown over on I-35E south of Nena, injuring three people. After crossing the interstate, the tornado ripped the roof off of a two-story home, overturned a pickup truck, damaged or destroyed some mobile homes, collapsed metal electrical transmission truss towers and a microwave tower, damaged two metal buildings, and injured five additional people in this area. The tornado dissipated shortly after. Overall, the tornado injured eight people.[145][146] |
| EF1 | NW of Paw Paw, OK to ENE of Graphic, AR | Sequoyah (OK), Sebastian (AR), Crawford (AR) | OK, AR | 35°21′47″N 94°32′49″W / 35.363°N 94.547°W | 02:33–03:05 | 28.8 mi (46.3 km) | 2,200 yd (2,000 m) | In Oklahoma, trees were uprooted southeast of Muldrow where this large tornado first developed. As the tornado moved northeast, it flipped multiple center-pivot irritation systems and snapped power poles near Moffett. The tornado then crossed the Arkansas River into Arkansas and moved into the northern side of Fort Smith in Sebastian County, where it damaged many homes and businesses. The tornado crossed the Arkansas River once again into Crawford County and into Van Buren where the Crawford County courthouse had most of its roof removed. Many homes and businesses were also damaged in Van Buren. The tornado continued to the northeast of Van Buren, hitting portions of Rudy and Alma. Outbuildings were destroyed, more homes and businesses were damaged, power poles were snapped, and trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado crossed I-49 before lifting southeast of Mountainburg. Damaging straight-line winds in excess of 80–100 mph (130–160 km/h) surrounded this tornado as it tracked across Sebastian and Crawford counties. Some areas damaged by the tornado sustained additional damage from straight-line winds that followed behind the tornado.[147] |
| EF1 | E of Muldrow, OK to NE of Dora, AR | Sequoyah (OK), Crawford (AR) | OK, AR | 35°24′32″N 94°34′41″W / 35.409°N 94.578°W | 02:36–02:47 | 10.3 mi (16.6 km) | 900 yd (820 m) | This tornado tracked just north of the previous one. In Oklahoma, trees were snapped and uprooted east of Muldrow where this tornado first touched down. The tornado moved east-northeast to the north of Roland where it snapped trees and power poles, destroyed outbuildings, and damaged several homes. Shortly after, the tornado moved into Arkansas north of I-40 and dissipated to the northeast of Dora, after snapping and uprooting more trees. Widespread tree damage continued beyond the path of this tornado, caused by straight-line wind.[148][149] |
| EF1 | N of Dyer | Crawford | AR | 35°33′18″N 94°09′11″W / 35.555°N 94.153°W | 03:06–03:10 | 2.7 mi (4.3 km) | 300 yd (270 m) | This tornado developed just after the first large EF1 Fort Smith area tornado dissipated to the northeast. Power poles were blown down, and trees were uprooted along the path.[150] |
May 4 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | Oak Grove Heights | Greene | AR | 36°08′48″N 90°32′07″W / 36.1466°N 90.5353°W | 07:09–07:12 | 2.24 mi (3.60 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | A shed and storage building were damaged and a mobile home was pushed off it piers. Numerous trees were uprooted and a few were snapped.[151] |
| EF0 | N of Concord | Pemiscot | MO | 36°18′00″N 89°42′03″W / 36.3001°N 89.7007°W | 07:55–07:58 | 2.73 mi (4.39 km) | 90 yd (82 m) | Residences, two grain bins, and a shop were damaged, with debris carried about 0.25 mi (0.40 km). Trees were uprooted wit one falling on a church.[152] |
| EF1 | N of Dorena | Mississippi | MO | 36°37′23″N 89°15′43″W / 36.623°N 89.262°W | 08:19–08:25 | 3.71 mi (5.97 km) | 400 yd (370 m) | An equipment shed was destroyed, a pivot sprinkler system was damaged, and trees were uprooted and snapped.[153] |
| EF1 | WSW of Union City | Obion | TN | 36°24′44″N 89°09′37″W / 36.4123°N 89.1602°W | 08:23–08:26 | 2.6 mi (4.2 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A 500-foot (150 m) tower and antennae were damaged numerous trees were downed, with some falling on houses.[154] |
| EF1 | W of Clinton | Hickman | KY | 36°39′40″N 89°05′20″W / 36.661°N 89.089°W | 08:31–08:38 | 5.25 mi (8.45 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Trees were snapped or uprooted. Tree branches and trees fell onto homes, causing damage. There was damage to 28 residential structures and 12 commercial structures.[155] |
| EF2 | WNW of Fulton | Fulton | KY | 36°31′12″N 89°01′52″W / 36.52°N 89.031°W | 08:33–08:41 | 6.06 mi (9.75 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | Several large trees were snapped and uprooted by this tornado. A house had most of its roof removed and sustained significant damage to its exterior. Three outbuildings were destroyed in this area, and a car was moved 20 feet (6.1 m).[156] |
| EF1 | SW of Cuba to Lynnville | Graves | KY | 36°33′16″N 88°39′07″W / 36.5544°N 88.6519°W | 08:55–09:00 | 4.67 mi (7.52 km) | 125 yd (114 m) | Several farm buildings lost their roofs, two homes had minor roof and siding damage, and smaller structures were destroyed. Many trees were snapped or uprooted.[157] |
| EF1 | ENE of Mayfield | Graves | KY | 36°45′29″N 88°34′41″W / 36.758°N 88.578°W | 08:59–09:00 | 0.54 mi (0.87 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | A well-constructed home sustained roof damage. Large trees were uprooted along a creek bed.[158] |
| EF0 | WSW of Lick Creek | Benton | TN | 36°19′01″N 88°02′31″W / 36.317°N 88.042°W | 09:35–09:39 | 3.14 mi (5.05 km) | 80 yd (73 m) | A few outbuildings were damaged and trees were uprooted. Some trees fell on and damaged homes and vehicles.[159] |
| EF0 | SE of Hopkinsville | Christian | KY | 36°49′08″N 87°28′05″W / 36.819°N 87.468°W | 10:12–10:15 | 2.62 mi (4.22 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | Four barns lost portions of their tin roofs and siding. Trees were uprooted or damaged.[160] |
| EF0 | N of Joelton | Cheatham, Davidson | TN | 36°21′13″N 86°55′12″W / 36.3537°N 86.92°W | 10:54–11:00 | 4.91 mi (7.90 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Trees were uprooted, and large branches were snapped off.[161] |
| EF0 | WNW of Cross Plains | Robertson | TN | 36°33′44″N 86°49′38″W / 36.5621°N 86.8271°W | 10:56–10:58 | 1.76 mi (2.83 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A small tornado heavily damaged an outbuilding, blew much of the roof off a large barn, destroyed a carport, and blew down trees.[162] |
| EF0 | NE of Greenbrier | Robertson | TN | 36°28′03″N 86°46′47″W / 36.4675°N 86.7798°W | 11:01–11:04 | 2.21 mi (3.56 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | A house lost shingles and a board pieced its roof. A shed lost was destroyed a carport was torn from an RV. Trees were blown down.[163] |
| EF0 | NW of Cross Plains to W of Portland | Robertson, Sumner | TN | 36°34′20″N 86°45′42″W / 36.5723°N 86.7618°W | 11:02–11:14 | 9.41 mi (15.14 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Two outbuildings were destroyed and a shed was blown into a road and destroyed. A barn was damaged. Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped and one tree fell on a home.[164] |
| EF0 | NW of Goodlettsville to SE of Millersville | Davidson, Sumner | TN | 36°20′53″N 86°47′38″W / 36.348°N 86.7939°W | 11:03–11:12 | 6.38 mi (10.27 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | Dozens of trees and power lines were blown down.[165] |
| EF0 | White House | Robertson, Sumner | TN | 36°28′06″N 86°39′33″W / 36.4684°N 86.6593°W | 11:10–11:12 | 0.71 mi (1.14 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A brief, weak tornado blew the metal roofs of a building and a nearby business in White House. Several homes suffered minor roof damage. Trees were knocked down.[166] |
| EF0 | Gallatin | Sumner | TN | 36°21′15″N 86°33′36″W / 36.3542°N 86.5601°W | 11:21–11:25 | 3.89 mi (6.26 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Two large barns were destroyed and some trees, signs, and power poles were blown down in Gallatin.[167] |
| EF0 | SE of Gallatin to SSE of Castalian Springs | Sumner | TN | 36°21′24″N 86°25′03″W / 36.3567°N 86.4174°W | 11:31–11:39 | 6.87 mi (11.06 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Numerous trees were blown down.[168] |
| EF0 | N of Castalian Springs to W of Hartsville | Sumner, Trousdale | TN | 36°25′21″N 86°18′49″W / 36.4226°N 86.3137°W | 11:38–11:44 | 5.05 mi (8.13 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | Several homes were damaged and a barn was heavily damaged. Numerous trees were blown down.[169][170] |
| EF0 | E of Hartsville | Trousdale | TN | 36°23′40″N 86°06′55″W / 36.3945°N 86.1153°W | 11:54–11:58 | 3.27 mi (5.26 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A business was damaged and trees were blown down.[171] |
| EF0 | Lafayette | Macon | TN | 36°31′53″N 86°03′01″W / 36.5314°N 86.0504°W | 11:56–11:58 | 1.93 mi (3.11 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A convenience store in town partially lost its roof, and trees were blown down.[172] |
| EF0 | S of Alexandria | DeKalb | TN | 36°03′26″N 86°02′05″W / 36.0571°N 86.0347°W | 12:20–12:21 | 1.04 mi (1.67 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | Tree and structural damage occurred along U.S. 70. The roof and back porch were blown off of a house.[173] |
| EF0 | NE of Smithville | DeKalb | TN | 36°00′08″N 85°48′10″W / 36.0021°N 85.8028°W | 12:43–12:49 | 4.81 mi (7.74 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | Several homes and barns were damaged, and trees were blown down.[174] |
| EF0 | Sparta | White | TN | 35°58′26″N 85°29′38″W / 35.9738°N 85.4938°W | 13:07–13:09 | 1.11 mi (1.79 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A barn was heavily damaged and trees were blown down.[175] |
| EF1 | WNW of Braxton to W of Puckett | Rankin | MS | 32°03′08″N 90°02′57″W / 32.0521°N 90.0492°W | 14:01–14:31 | 9.7 mi (15.6 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | This tornado crossed US 49 and struck the Piney Woods School, producing minor damage toi the structure. One home sustained shingle damage, and a shed outbuilding was damaged. Trees were snapped or uprooted.[176] |
| EF0 | Higdon | Jackson | AL | 34°50′40″N 85°38′24″W / 34.8445°N 85.6401°W | 14:44–14:45 | 0.55 mi (0.89 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A house in Higdon suffered minor roof damage and a carport was destroyed by this brief tornado. A few trees were also uprooted.[177] |
| EF0 | SE of Dahlonega | Lumpkin | GA | 34°28′47″N 83°57′45″W / 34.4797°N 83.9624°W | 17:21–17:32 | 4.7 mi (7.6 km) | 350 yd (320 m) | This tornado snapped and uprooted several trees in southeastern Lumpkin County. Additionally, a few houses and sheds had minor roof and/or siding damage.[178] |
| EF0 | WSW of Alto to NNE of Archibald | Richland | LA | 32°21′17″N 91°55′01″W / 32.3547°N 91.917°W | 18:13–18:21 | 8.55 mi (13.76 km) | 700 yd (640 m) | Tree limbs were snapped, trees were uprooted, and a few small trees were snapped. One tree fall on a mobile home, and some structures sustained roof damage from falling trees and limbs.[179] |
| EF1 | NW of Force | Elk | PA | 41°18′19″N 78°31′03″W / 41.3053°N 78.5175°W | 18:51–18:52 | 0.60 mi (0.97 km) | 125 yd (114 m) | Trees were damaged along the path. A tornado debris signature was also observed on radar.[180] |
| EF1 | WSW of Mound, LA to SE of Vicksburg, MS | Madison (LA), Warren (MS) | LA, MS | 32°19′20″N 91°06′54″W / 32.3222°N 91.115°W | 18:59–19:17 | 17.73 mi (28.53 km) | 600 yd (550 m) | Buildings and vehicles were damaged, mainly from falling trees. Two utility poles were snapped, and many trees were uprooted and snapped or had broken limbs.[181][182] |
| EF0 | NE of Bentonia | Yazoo | MS | 32°43′41″N 90°22′11″W / 32.728°N 90.3697°W | 19:22–19:32 | 9.21 mi (14.82 km) | 250 yd (230 m) | Large tree limbs were snapped and several trees were uprooted. A few large hardwood trees were uprooted, and several trees were snapped in the most intense area of damage.[183] |
| EF1 | NNW of Bolton to NNW of Brandon | Hinds, Madison, Rankin | MS | 32°27′51″N 90°31′10″W / 32.4641°N 90.5194°W | 19:24–19:55 | 30.70 mi (49.41 km) | 880 yd (800 m) | This tornado first touched down northwest of the community of Brownsville where it started snapping and uprooting trees as it moved southeast. A shed was destroyed also destroyed by falling tree limbs, and a power pole was snapped near US 49. The tornado damaged homes and outbuildings as it entered the northwestern side of Jackson. Minor damage to structures and trees continued along the path as the tornado moved through a densely populated area. The tornado lifted shortly before crossing SR 471.[184] |
| EF1 | W of Lena to NW of Sebastopol | Leake | MS | 32°35′54″N 89°37′00″W / 32.5982°N 89.6168°W | 20:06–20:20 | 14.97 mi (24.09 km) | 1,050 yd (960 m) | Several trees were snapped and uprooted. A gas station canopy near Walnut Grove was damaged and a pieces of sheet metal was peeled from a barn.[185] |
| EF1 | S of Winnsboro Mills | Fairfield | SC | 34°18′13″N 81°08′27″W / 34.3035°N 81.1407°W | 20:23–20:29 | 3.9 mi (6.3 km) | 300 yd (270 m) | Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped, and several homes sustained roof and siding damage. At the Fairfield County Airport, a hangar had two of its external walls pushed out and five small aircraft were damaged, one of which was destroyed after being removed from its tie-down ropes and thrown 100 yards into a field.[186] |
| EF1 | SW of Duffee to W of Collinsville | Newton, Lauderdale | MS | 32°27′31″N 88°57′50″W / 32.4586°N 88.9638°W | 20:43–20:48 | 5.54 mi (8.92 km) | 400 yd (370 m) | Several trees were snapped and uprooted. Three outbuildings sustained roof damage.[187] |
| EF1 | Toomsuba | Lauderdale | MS | 32°24′36″N 88°31′20″W / 32.4099°N 88.5223°W | 21:08–21:12 | 3.47 mi (5.58 km) | 450 yd (410 m) | This tornado touched down near the Toomsuba exit of I-20/59 and moved through Toomsuba, where several trees were snapped or uprooted. A barn sustained roof damage northeast of town, and a few homes had siding damage.[188] |
| EF0 | N of Sprott to N of Pletcher | Perry, Chilton | AL | 32°44′17″N 87°12′57″W / 32.7381°N 87.2159°W | 22:19–22:44 | 24.84 mi (39.98 km) | 620 yd (570 m) | Trees were snapped or uprooted.[189] |
| EF1 | Prattville to northern Montgomery | Autauga, Elmore, Montgomery | AL | 32°28′15″N 86°26′32″W / 32.4707°N 86.4421°W | 23:17–23:28 | 10.63 mi (17.11 km) | 330 yd (300 m) | Many homes, a Bass Pro Shop west of I-65, and several hotels east of the interstate in Prattville sustained roof damage. A Chevron gas station had many metal panels removed from the gas pump canopy. Trees were snapped or uprooted, including some that fell onto homes damaging them.[190] |
| EF0 | S of Shorter | Macon | AL | 32°22′00″N 85°56′57″W / 32.3667°N 85.9491°W | 23:46–23:49 | 2.17 mi (3.49 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A brief tornado uprooted softwood trees. Much of the path was inaccessible.[191] |
May 5 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFU | S of Meadow Grove | Madison | NE | 41°54′N 97°44′W / 41.90°N 97.74°W | 20:10 | 0.05 mi (0.080 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A brief tornado touched down in a field. No damage was reported.[192] |
| EFU | SSE of Clay Center | Clay | NE | 40°28′N 98°01′W / 40.47°N 98.02°W | 20:30 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 40 yd (37 m) | A landspout tornado touched down in an open field, causing no damage.[193] |
| EF0 | Hartington | Cedar | NE | 42°38′N 97°17′W / 42.63°N 97.28°W | 21:42 | 0.95 mi (1.53 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Shingles were peeled off roofs and tree limbs were broken in town.[194] |
May 6 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | N of Dunkel | Christian | IL | 39°29′11″N 89°03′51″W / 39.4865°N 89.0643°W | 19:11–19:12 | 0.18 mi (0.29 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | Tornado mainly caused tree damage. A house sustained some damage to its siding, and a hole was punched into a roof by a falling tree limb.[195] |
| EFU | S of Altamont | Effingham | IL | 39°01′46″N 88°44′57″W / 39.0294°N 88.7493°W | 20:10–20:11 | 0.06 mi (0.097 km) | 10 yd (9.1 m) | A brief touchdown caused no damage.[196] |
| EFU | NNW of Edgewood | Effingham | IL | 38°56′15″N 88°39′35″W / 38.9375°N 88.6597°W | 20:30–20:31 | 0.06 mi (0.097 km) | 10 yd (9.1 m) | A brief tornado touched down in a field and caused no damage.[197] |
| EF0 | E of Rinard | Wayne | IL | 38°34′12″N 88°25′59″W / 38.57°N 88.433°W | 22:00–22:01 | 0.52 mi (0.84 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | Emergency managers reported a brief tornado that caused no damage.[198] |
| EFU | S of Noble | Richland | IL | 38°39′41″N 88°13′21″W / 38.6613°N 88.2225°W | 22:01–22:02 | 0.12 mi (0.19 km) | 10 yd (9.1 m) | A brief tornado touched down in a field, causing no damage.[199] |
May 7 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | NNE of Kings Mill to W of Pampa | Gray | TX | 35°31′27″N 101°05′03″W / 35.5241°N 101.0842°W | 23:40–23:46 | 3.28 mi (5.28 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A landspout stayed in mostly open country and crossed two power lines without damaging them, indicating a weak tornado.[200] |
May 9 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | S of Wood Spur | St. Francis | AR | 34°56′28″N 90°58′19″W / 34.941°N 90.972°W | 21:30–21:32 | 0.62 mi (1.00 km) | 60 yd (55 m) | A brief tornado damaged a barn and storage building, removed metal from the roof of a house, and uprooted trees.[201] |
| EF1 | NE of Drummonds to N of Munford | Tipton | TN | 35°28′23″N 89°53′54″W / 35.4730°N 89.8984°W | 22:08–22:19 | 4.8 mi (7.7 km) | 300 yd (270 m) | Several homes, a barn, a storage building and a shed were damaged. Trees were snapped or uprooted, some of which fell onto homes.[202] |
| EF0 | S of Rudderville | Williamson | TN | 35°50′21″N 86°45′34″W / 35.8393°N 86.7594°W | 00:38–00:39 | 0.78 mi (1.26 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A weak tornado moved just south of Page High School, knocking down a few trees and tree branches.[203] |
May 10 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF1 | N of Sutphin | Alamance | NC | 35°54′N 79°21′W / 35.90°N 79.35°W | 20:46–20:48 | 1.23 mi (1.98 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | A brief tornado uprooted or snapped several trees and damaged a few homes and outbuildings.[204] |
| EF0 | Huntsville | Walker | TX | 30°43′00″N 95°34′22″W / 30.7166°N 95.5727°W | 23:24–23:25 | 0.57 mi (0.92 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A brief tornado caused minor damage to fencing and knocked down two trees.[205][206] |
May 11 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | SW of Weldon | Houston | TX | 30°59′N 95°38′W / 30.98°N 95.63°W | 19:10–19:11 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | A brief tornado touched down, evidenced by swirling dirt beneath a funnel cloud, and caused no damage.[207] |
| EF1 | SE of Cleveland | Liberty | TX | 30°12′03″N 95°00′25″W / 30.2007°N 95.0069°W | 23:14–23:15 | 0.25 mi (0.40 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Large trees were uprooted. Some fell on and damaged homes.[208] |
May 12 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | Downtown New Orleans | Orleans | LA | 29°56′57″N 90°07′08″W / 29.9492°N 90.119°W | 07:05–07:12 | 5.14 mi (8.27 km) | 125 yd (114 m) | The tornado first touched down in the Uptown area of New Orleans, producing mainly tree and limb damage. As the tornado continued east, it peeled back the tin roof of a large metal building near the New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The tornado then turned southeast into the Central Business District near the Louisiana Superdome, where it knocked down more trees and tree limbs. The tornado crossed the Mississippi River into the Algiers neighborhood, where it knocked down trees and power poles, and also damaged the roofs of several homes and businesses. The tornado lifted near the Naval Support Activity Center.[209] |
May 13 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFU | NW of Goodland | Sherman | KS | 39°25′N 101°46′W / 39.42°N 101.76°W | 01:10 | 0.05 mi (0.080 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A brief landspout was observed.[210] |
May 14 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | E of Canby | Yellow Medicine | MN | 44°42′32″N 96°12′18″W / 44.7089°N 96.2051°W | 00:52–00:53 | 0.28 mi (0.45 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A landspout knocked down large tree limbs and moved over a tractor as it was being driven, leaving it upright.[211] |
May 15 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFU | S of Wakonda | Clay | SD | 42°57′58″N 97°07′16″W / 42.966°N 97.121°W | 17:54–17:59 | 1.29 mi (2.08 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | An intermittent landspout tornado touched down sporadically for 5 minutes and kicked up dust in open fields.[212] |
| EFU | ENE of Manson | Calhoun | IA | 42°33′17″N 94°27′18″W / 42.5548°N 94.4549°W | 21:35–21:36 | 0.33 mi (0.53 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | A brief landspout was captured on video and did not cause any damage.[213] |
| EF0 | N of Saragota | Howard | IA | 43°23′32″N 92°24′55″W / 43.3922°N 92.4154°W | 22:49–22:51 | 0.3 mi (0.48 km) | 15 yd (14 m) | A brief landspout touched down in an open field. No damage was reported.[214] |
| EFU | S of Rocky Ford to W of Swink | Otero | CO | 38°01′N 103°43′W / 38.02°N 103.72°W | 00:19–00:24 | 2.43 mi (3.91 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | A brief tornado was reported by the public.[215] |
May 16 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | NW of Pendleton | Bell | TX | 31°12′48″N 97°22′48″W / 31.2132°N 97.3801°W | 16:14–16:16 | 1.95 mi (3.14 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A tornado was observed on the ground briefly. Several homes sustained minor damage, and some chicken coops and outbuildings were destroyed.[216] |
| EFU | SW of Maypearl | Hill, Ellis | TX | 32°15′27″N 97°05′06″W / 32.2576°N 97.085°W | 18:42–18:50 | 2.33 mi (3.75 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A tornado was caught on video by a storm spotter. Small branches and leaves were lofted by the tornado.[217] |
| EF0 | University Park | Dallas | TX | 32°50′41″N 96°47′54″W / 32.8448°N 96.7982°W | 19:00–19:03 | 0.27 mi (0.43 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | Shingles were damage, a large tree was uprooted, and tree branches were downed.[218] |
| EFU | E of Maypearl | Ellis | TX | 32°18′21″N 96°58′51″W / 32.3057°N 96.9809°W | 19:08–19:10 | 0.89 mi (1.43 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A tornado was caught on video. No damage was found.[219] |
| EF1 | NNE of University Park to SW of Buckingham | Dallas | TX | 32°53′50″N 96°46′41″W / 32.8972°N 96.778°W | 19:10–19:15 | 0.6 mi (0.97 km) | 90 yd (82 m) | One home suffered a partial roof collapse, while other homes sustained minor to moderate roof damage. A few small trees were uprooted, and tree branches were downed.[220] |
| EFU | W of Waxahachie | Ellis | TX | 32°24′01″N 96°57′46″W / 32.4003°N 96.9627°W | 20:14–20:16 | 0.64 mi (1.03 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A tornado was caught on video east of the Shadow Creek Pumpkin farm. No damage was found.[221] |
| EFU | NNW of Ordway | Crowley | CO | 38°29′N 103°52′W / 38.48°N 103.87°W | 22:15–22:19 | 3.47 mi (5.58 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | Tornado was observed on the ground for 4 minutes. No damage was reported.[222] |
| EFU | ENE of Sudan | Lamb | TX | 34°06′44″N 102°26′22″W / 34.1122°N 102.4394°W | 00:40–00:43 | 0.97 mi (1.56 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A brief tornado was photographed in an open field. No damage was reported.[223] |
| EF0 | N of Stamford | Haskell | TX | 32°57′56″N 99°48′20″W / 32.9656°N 99.8055°W | 03:46–03:47 | 0.15 mi (0.24 km) | 130 yd (120 m) | A metal building was thrown 75 yards (69 m), one building suffered roof damage, and debris penetrated another metal building. Tree branches were also broken.[224] |
May 17 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | SSW of Scholle | Socorro | NM | 34°20′N 106°29′W / 34.33°N 106.48°W | 17:43–17:53 | 0.67 mi (1.08 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A landspout did not produce any reported damage.[225] |
| EF0 | NNW of Arnaudville | St. Landry | LA | 30°26′N 91°56′W / 30.43°N 91.94°W | 17:48–17:49 | 0.24 mi (0.39 km) | 10 yd (9.1 m) | A thin, brief tornado was caught on video. No damage was reported.[226] |
| EF0 | S of Point Barre | St. Landry | LA | 30°32′N 91°57′W / 30.53°N 91.95°W | 18:13–18:14 | 0.13 mi (0.21 km) | 10 yd (9.1 m) | A thin tornado was photographed. No damage was reported.[227] |
| EF0 | SW of Lacassine | Jefferson Davis | LA | 30°12′N 92°58′W / 30.20°N 92.96°W | 18:14–18:15 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 10 yd (9.1 m) | A thin, brief tornado was photographed. No damage was reported.[228] |
| EF0 | S of Lake Charles | Calcasieu | LA | 30°06′57″N 93°11′59″W / 30.1157°N 93.1997°W | 18:17–18:19 | 1.11 mi (1.79 km) | 10 yd (9.1 m) | A home sustained roof damage.[229] |
| EF0 | S of Valencia | Valencia | NM | 34°47′N 106°42′W / 34.78°N 106.7°W | 18:45–18:46 | 0.03 mi (0.048 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A brief landspout was caught on video. No damage was reported.[230] |
| EF0 | N of Domingo | Sandoval | NM | 35°31′N 106°19′W / 35.52°N 106.32°W | 19:08–19:16 | 1.74 mi (2.80 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A landspout was reported by the public. No damage was reported.[231] |
| EF0 | Lyons Point | Acadia | LA | 30°06′02″N 92°21′42″W / 30.1006°N 92.3618°W | 19:17–19:18 | 0.15 mi (0.24 km) | 10 yd (9.1 m) | A thin tornado caused minor damage.[232] |
| EF0 | NNW of Jennings | Jefferson Davis | LA | 30°17′N 92°41′W / 30.28°N 92.68°W | 20:30–20:31 | 0.2 mi (0.32 km) | 10 yd (9.1 m) | A rope tornado remained in a field and caused no damage.[233] |
| EF0 | NE of Crowley | Acadia | LA | 30°16′N 92°20′W / 30.27°N 92.33°W | 21:12–21:13 | 0.11 mi (0.18 km) | 10 yd (9.1 m) | A brief tornado in a field produced no damage.[234] |
| EFU | SW of Rawlins | Carbon | WY | 41°46′N 107°15′W / 41.76°N 107.25°W | 21:45–21:53 | 0.25 mi (0.40 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | A landspout remained over open land and caused no known damage.[235] |
| EF0 | N of Melrose | Curry | NM | 34°31′N 103°37′W / 34.52°N 103.62°W | 22:23–22:25 | 0.31 mi (0.50 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A brief landspout produced no damage.[236] |
| EF0 | SW of Nara Visa | Quay | NM | 35°33′N 103°12′W / 35.55°N 103.20°W | 22:33–22:43 | 2.67 mi (4.30 km) | 60 yd (55 m) | No damage was reported.[237] |
| EF0 | SW of Stanton County Municipal Airport | Stanton | KS | 37°42′N 101°38′W / 37.70°N 101.64°W | 23:34–23:36 | 0.4 mi (0.64 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A landspout occurred in an open field.[238] |
| EFU | WSW of Channing | Oldham | TX | 35°31′50″N 102°34′55″W / 35.5306°N 102.582°W | 23:35–23:39 | 0.86 mi (1.38 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | The tornado remained over open grassland. No damage was reported.[239] |
| EF2 | N of Sterling City | Sterling | TX | 32°03′N 101°11′W / 32.05°N 101.18°W | 00:11–00:47 | 11.4 mi (18.3 km) | 1,056 yd (966 m) | A cone-shaped multiple-vortex tornado struck and damaged a gas plant. A tower was bent, a large improvised structure made of metal shipping containers was thrown 50 yards (46 m), and a dumpster was thrown 300 yards (270 m). An RV camper was destroyed, a windmill was bent over, and large wind turbine blades on the ground were moved. Outbuildings sustained minor damage and trees were uprooted and snapped as well.[240] |
| EFU | SSE of Smyer | Hockley | TX | 33°31′02″N 102°08′36″W / 33.5173°N 102.1432°W | 00:50–00:51 | 0.42 mi (0.68 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | A brief tornado touched down in a field. No damage was reported.[241] |
May 18 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | W of Madisonville | St. Tammany | LA | 30°23′18″N 90°11′36″W / 30.3884°N 90.1932°W | 07:50–07:55 | 1.42 mi (2.29 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | The tornado likely moved onto land from Lake Pontchartrain and traversed swampland. There was sporadic tree damage. Other damage likely occurred in area inaccessible to the damage survey team.[242] |
| EF0 | Kenner | Jefferson | LA | 29°58′30″N 90°15′35″W / 29.9750°N 90.2596°W | 08:16–08:17 | 0.31 mi (0.50 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A severely corroded roof was torn from a large building in Kenner. Trees and power lines were downed as well.[243] |
| EF1 | NNW of Quitman | Clarke | MS | 32°03′52″N 88°43′46″W / 32.0644°N 88.7294°W | 19:16–19:20 | 1.43 mi (2.30 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | Damage was intermittent. The metal roofs of two apartment buildings were removed and homes sand campers sustained minor roof damage. Trees were snapped and uprooted.[244] |
| EF0 | Prentiss | Jefferson Davis | MS | 31°36′11″N 89°52′06″W / 31.6031°N 89.8684°W | 19:59–20:02 | 0.98 mi (1.58 km) | 300 yd (270 m) | Several homes in town sustained shingle damage, and tin was peeled off the roof of an industrial building. A couple of trees were downed, one of which landed on and damaged a home.[245] |
| EF0 | SW of Mendenhall | Simpson | MS | 31°53′45″N 89°57′51″W / 31.8958°N 89.9642°W | 20:53–20:58 | 1.49 mi (2.40 km) | 300 yd (270 m) | Trees and tree limbs were downed. A tornado debris signature appeared on radar in association with this tornado.[246] |
| EF1 | NW of Sublime | Lavaca | TX | 29°29′37″N 96°48′50″W / 29.4936°N 96.8138°W | 21:54–21:58 | 1.62 mi (2.61 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | A small house was severely damaged, and numerous trees were snapped.[247] |
| EF0 | E of Arvana | Dawson | TX | 32°48′21″N 101°53′07″W / 32.8057°N 101.8854°W | 23:03–23:07 | 0.08 mi (0.13 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A funnel cloud with rotating dust beneath lasted 3-5 minutes. No damage was reported.[248] |
| EF1 | Swiss Alp | Fayette | TX | 29°45′33″N 96°55′07″W / 29.7593°N 96.9186°W | 23:42–23:52 | 3.27 mi (5.26 km) | 400 yd (370 m) | Minor tree damage occurred as a multi-vortex tornado first touched down just west of U.S. 77. Power poles were snapped along the highway. After crossing the highway, the tornado significantly damaged a cattle farm. Metal roofing was removed from cattle shade shelters, the roof of the farm's business office was damaged, and a partial structural collapse and roof damage occurred to a covered building and a cattle working area. Significant tree damage occurred on the property. Minor and sporadic tree damage occurred as the tornado continued northeast before dissipating.[249] |
| EF0 | S of Oppelo | Conway | AR | 35°05′N 92°46′W / 35.09°N 92.77°W | 00:23 | 0.1 mi (0.16 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A brief tornado damaged farm outbuildings and blew down a hardwood tree.[250] |
| EF0 | S of Knapp | Scurry | TX | 32°34′39″N 101°07′12″W / 32.5776°N 101.12°W | 02:16–02:17 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A dust whirl beneath a condensation funnel lasted about 30 seconds. No damage was reported.[251][252] |
May 19 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFU | ESE of Tappen | Kidder | ND | 46°51′07″N 99°33′57″W / 46.852°N 99.5657°W | 21:32–21:41 | 0.25 mi (0.40 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A photogenic landspout touched down in a field and caused no damage.[253] |
| EF0 | NW of Medford | Steele, Rice | MN | 44°11′06″N 93°18′50″W / 44.1849°N 93.314°W | 00:37–00:41 | 1.54 mi (2.48 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A dozen trees were broken. A Minnesota Department of Transportation traffic camera observed this tornado.[254][255] |
| EF0 | NW of Medford | Rice | MN | 44°11′56″N 93°18′13″W / 44.1989°N 93.3035°W | 00:39–00:40 | 0.3 mi (0.48 km) | 15 yd (14 m) | Tree branches were broken. This tornado behaved like a satellite tornado to the large one listed above.[256] |
| EF0 | SE of Warsaw | Rice | MN | 44°12′49″N 93°20′16″W / 44.2135°N 93.3378°W | 00:42–00:47 | 1.83 mi (2.95 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Some large tree branches were snapped on a farmstead.[257] |
| EF0 | ENE of Boutte | St. Charles | LA | 29°54′06″N 90°20′58″W / 29.9018°N 90.3495°W | 00:42-00:43 | 0.52 mi (0.84 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | An apartment complex had some damage to a few buildings consisting mostly of vinyl siding that was removed, a house received minor roof damage, damage to a patio cover and trees occurred and the roof panels were removed off of a shed, one of the roof panels to the shed was carried approximately 125 yards to the south where it landed on a home.[258] |
| EF0 | ENE of Henderson | Le Sueur, Scott | MN | 44°32′22″N 93°49′31″W / 44.5394°N 93.8252°W | 00:56–00:59 | 0.76 mi (1.22 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A brief tornado blew a trampoline and damaged a playset and a grove of trees.[259][260] |
| EF0 | WSW of Dundas | Rice | MN | 44°24′20″N 93°18′01″W / 44.4055°N 93.3002°W | 01:13–01:14 | 0.17 mi (0.27 km) | 10 yd (9.1 m) | Storm chaser video showed a brief tornado blowing down trees.[261] |
| EF1 | W of Northfield | Rice | MN | 44°25′58″N 93°18′41″W / 44.4328°N 93.3115°W | 01:17–01:21 | 1.17 mi (1.88 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | Trees were uprooted and lofted a couple hundred feet.[262] |
| EF0 | SSW of Lakeville | Dakota | MN | 44°37′30″N 93°15′53″W / 44.6251°N 93.2647°W | 01:53–01:54 | 0.18 mi (0.29 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | Trees were broken and large tree branches were downed.[263] |
May 20 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF1 | W of Hudson | Angelina | TX | 31°20′20″N 94°52′48″W / 31.339°N 94.8799°W | 20:25–20:31 | 2.6 mi (4.2 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | Trees were uprooted or snapped, and an outbuilding was damaged.[264] |
| EFU | NNW of Hallsville | Harrison | TX | 32°32′54″N 94°36′24″W / 32.5482°N 94.6067°W | 21:38–21:39 | 0.05 mi (0.080 km) | 10 yd (9.1 m) | Drone footage confirmed a very brief tornado over a pond. No damage occurred.[265] |
| EF0 | NW of Cameron | DeKalb | MO | 39°45′11″N 94°16′38″W / 39.753°N 94.2773°W | 23:06–23:07 | 0.88 mi (1.42 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A weak, narrow tornado snapped two power poles.[266] |
| EFU | N of Winterset | Madison | IA | 41°25′44″N 94°01′01″W / 41.429°N 94.017°W | 02:04–02:05 | 0.46 mi (0.74 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | Doppler radar detected a tornado debris signature, but no damage was reported.[267] |
| EF0 | Moran to SE of Woodward | Dallas | IA | 41°48′49″N 93°55′03″W / 41.8136°N 93.9174°W | 02:44–02:47 | 1.93 mi (3.11 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Tree limbs were broken and at least one tree was uprooted.[252][268] |
May 22 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | WNW of Gary | Morgan | CO | 40°08′N 103°42′W / 40.14°N 103.70°W | 19:29–19:30 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | Law enforcement reported a brief tornado touched down in open country. No damage was reported.[269] |
| EF0 | SE of Brush | Morgan | CO | 40°11′N 103°34′W / 40.19°N 103.56°W | 19:46–19:47 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A storm chaser reported a brief tornado touched down in open country. No damage was reported.[270] |
| EF0 | SW of Midway | Washington | CO | 40°13′N 103°25′W / 40.22°N 103.41°W | 20:02–20:03 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A storm chaser reported a brief tornado touched down in open country. No damage was reported.[271] |
| EF0 | W of Byers | Arapahoe | CO | 39°44′N 104°25′W / 39.73°N 104.42°W | 20:07–20:08 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | Law enforcement reported a brief tornado touched down in open country. No damage was reported.[272] |
| EF0 | SSW of Fleming | Logan | CO | 40°31′N 102°58′W / 40.52°N 102.96°W | 20:44–20:45 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A storm chaser reported a brief tornado touched down in open country. No damage was reported.[273] |
| EF0 | WSW of Karval | Lincoln | CO | 38°41′N 103°44′W / 38.68°N 103.73°W | 21:55–21:56 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A storm chaser reported a brief tornado touched down in open country. No damage was reported.[274] |
| EF0 | W of Karval | Lincoln | CO | 38°44′N 103°43′W / 38.73°N 103.72°W | 21:59–22:00 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A National Weather Service employee reported a brief tornado touched down in open country. No damage was reported.[275] |
| EF0 | SSW of Punkin Center | Lincoln | CO | 38°49′N 103°45′W / 38.81°N 103.75°W | 22:04–22:05 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | Law enforcement reported a brief tornado touched down in open country. No damage was reported.[276] |
| EF0 | N of Punkin Center | Lincoln | CO | 39°00′N 103°42′W / 39.00°N 103.70°W | 22:28–22:30 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A trained storm spotter reported a brief tornado touched down in open country. No damage was reported.[277] |
May 23 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | N of Limon | Lincoln | CO | 39°32′N 103°41′W / 39.54°N 103.68°W | 20:00–20:01 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A brief tornado touched down in open country. No damage was reported.[278] |
| EF0 | SW of Midway | Washington | CO | 40°09′N 103°28′W / 40.15°N 103.47°W | 20:24–20:25 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A brief tornado touched down in open country. No damage was reported.[279] |
| EF0 | ENE of Woodrow | Washington | CO | 40°02′N 103°23′W / 40.03°N 103.39°W | 20:52–20:57 | 0.69 mi (1.11 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A brief tornado touched down in open country. No damage was reported.[280] |
| EF0 | NW of Akron |
|