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thu01junAll DaySpringfield, MA EF3 Tornado (2011)
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A very strong, long-track tornado made it ways through parts of Hampden and Worcester Counties, Massachusetts on June 1,
fri02junAll DayHale Center, TX F4 Tornado (1965)
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During the late evening, the tornado began near Spade in Lamb County. It moved northeast passing 2 miles East
fri02junAll DayJune 2, 1998 Tornado Outbreak
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Tree damage near Laurel Falls. From the book “Tornadoes! Not in the mountains of Somerset
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Just two days after a tornado outbreak affected Pennsylvania and New York, another tornado outbreak ripped through the East Coast. Pennsylvania was the hardest hit. Guest writer Nick Wilkes documents 20 tornadoes from this event. 17 of which were in PA.
sat03junAll DayReedsville, WV-Crellin, MD F3 Tornado (1980)
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This tornado is considered “the most devastating to strike West Virginia since 1944.” That was written in the July
sun04junAll DayColfax, WI F5 Tornado (1958)
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During this tornado event, a neatly folded insurance policy was blown from a farm just south of Knapp to
mon05junAll DayWood and Ottawa County, OH EF4 Tornado (2010)
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EF4 damage on North side of Millbury, OH An EF4 tornado with estimated
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An EF4 tornado with estimated wind speeds of 170-175 mph traveled close to 9 miles across parts of Wood and Ottawa Counties in Ohio on June 5, 2010.
tue06junAll DayPleasanton, NE F4 Tornado (1956)
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A quick-hitting tornado later rated F4 caused significant damage to a few farms, a house and 5 other buildings
wed07junAll DayYankton-Turner County, SD F4 Tornado (1965)
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The Storm Data entry for the date states that approximately 20 funnel clouds were reported in this area and
thu08junAll DayPampa, TX F4 Tornado (1995)
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The Pampa Tornado. Image via Alan Moller. An estimated F4 tornado (part of
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An estimated F4 tornado (part of a family of twisters) on June 8, 1995 moved 3 miles hitting parts of Pampa, TX. 17 homes and 30 businesses were destroyed. This is a premium summary! Read this event by becoming a member here!
thu08junAll DayDrumright, OK F4 Tornado (1974)
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The Drumright Tornado A Funnel Feature from the Oklahoma Tornado Database about the
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A Funnel Feature from the Oklahoma Tornado Database about the June 8, 1974 Drumright, OK F4 Tornado.
fri09junAll DayWorcester, MA F4 Tornado (1953)
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Tornado near Holden. Image taken by Stanley Smith. Courtesy of www.nesec.org It is
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It is the deadliest and most destructive tornado to ever hit the New England area. The Worcester, MA Tornado occurred during the mid-afternoon time on June 9, 1953. The destruction was overwhelming. Per Thomas Grazulis in Significant Tornadoes, an F5 rating could have been given to this event.
sat10junAll DayEl Dorado, KS F4 Tornado (1958)
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A destructive tornado hit parts of El Dorado, KS in Butler County on this day in 1958. It was
sun11junAll DayManhattan, KS EF4 Tornado (2008)
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Looking Toward Bradford The tornado developed SW of Manhattan causing damage to a
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The tornado developed SW of Manhattan causing damage to a farm. It moved NE toward town hitting the Miller Ranch Area. It was here that EF4 damage was found. Fifteen well built homes were completely destroyed.
mon12junAll DayMussel Fork-Callao, MO F4 Tornado (1970)
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Seventeen tornadoes occurred on June 12, 1970 per the Storm Prediction Center Database. The strongest is the topic of
tue13junAll DayTracy, MN F5 Tornado (1968)
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“It looked like we were driving into a dump site, or a burned out slum, or what I would
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“It looked like we were driving into a dump site, or a burned out slum, or what I would imagine a bombed out city would have looked like after World War II.” – These are the words of Steve Ulmen. He was 22 and a senior member of the Mankato Civil Air Patrol squadron when an F5 hit Tracy, MN on June 13, 1968.
wed14junAll DaySpringfield, IL F4 Tornado (1957)
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A few of the many destroyed homes from the tornado that struck Springfield June
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Per the Storm Prediction Center Database, there were 12 tornadoes confirmed on June 14, 1957. The strongest of the day is the topic of this summary. It tracked through the southeastern part of Springfield, IL near Jerome and was later rated F4.
thu15junAll DayStratton-McCook, NE F4 Tornado (1990)
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Looking WSW from a farm several miles WNW of Culbertson, NE of the rotating
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Looking WSW from a farm several miles WNW of Culbertson, NE of the rotating tornadic thunderstorm that produced the Stratton-McCook F4 tornado. The house on the farm were this picture was taken was later destroyed by the tornado. Photo from Calvin Brown via the June 1990 Storm Data Publication.
7 out of the 11 tornadoes that occurred on June 15, 1990 were in the state of Nebraska. The strongest was an F4 that grew at times to be 1.5 miles wide. It began just NW of Stratton. It was a multi-vortex tornado at this time that merged near Macklin Bay on Swanson Lake.
fri16junAll DayChandler, MN F5 Tornado (1992)
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Picture taken southeast of Leota, Minnesota. Courtesy of Gary Baker via NWS Sioux Falls
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Per Thomas Grazulis in Significant Tornadoes, this tornado moved 16 miles with a width of 300 yards. There were 35 injuries and 1 fatality.
fri16junAll DayThe Pilger, NE Tornado Family (2014)
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Pilger and Pilger East twins, via NWS Summary A summary by the Tornado
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A summary by the Tornado Talk Crew about the historic Pilger, NE Tornado Family of June 16, 2014.
sat17junAll Day“Whippoorwill”-Pomona Lake, KS F1 Tornado – June 17, 1978
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On the evening of June 17, 1978, a small outbreak of eight tornadoes occurred between the Great Plains and Midwest
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On the evening of June 17, 1978, a small outbreak of eight tornadoes occurred between the Great Plains and Midwest regions of the United States. The highest-rated twister occurred in Wisconsin at F2 strength, with the remaining seven only inflicting F0-F1 damage in Michigan, Iowa, and Kansas. These statistical values accepted at face value would not suggest the possibility of a historic tragedy having occurred on this day. However, just off the shores of Pomona Lake in the state of Kansas, unlikely circumstances led to one of the most bizarre catastrophes. In its wake, a glorious spectacle lay tarnished, sixteen lives lost, and much more stunned with heartache and confusion.
sat17junAll DayPilger-Thurston, NE F3 Tornado (1954)
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This tornado path started North of Pilger in NE Stanton County. It clipped Stanton/Cuming County border and moved into
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This tornado path started North of Pilger in NE Stanton County. It clipped Stanton/Cuming County border and moved into Wayne County. It dissipated in Thurston County, NW of the town of Thurston. There was 1 fatality SE of Winside. And according to the Climatological Data National Summary (CDNS), we should include 1 injury.
sun18junAll DayAnkeny-Runnells, IA F4 Tornado (1974)
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An estimated F4 tornado made its way from Ankeny, IA (northern Des Moines suburb) and moved southeast ending near
sun18junAll DayAnoka-Champlin Tornado (1939)
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Guest writer Zach E. explores the history of one of the most violent tornadoes to ever hit the Twin
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Guest writer Zach E. explores the history of one of the most violent tornadoes to ever hit the Twin Cities area: The June 18, 1939 Anoka, Champlin Tornado.
mon19junAll DayLawrence, KS F3 Tornado (1981)
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The tornado hit the SW side of Lawrence just after 6:30pm CT and moved southeast. The Storm Data Publication
wed21junAll DayLittleton-Ray, IL F3 Tornado (1981)
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In the SPC Database, this tornado is listed with an 8.8 mile path passing through parts of Schuyler County.
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In the SPC Database, this tornado is listed with an 8.8 mile path passing through parts of Schuyler County. Most of the impacts were in the towns of Littleton and Ray. The Storm Data Narrative and Thomas Grazulis in Significant Tornadoes indicate this was one of a family of tornadoes that covered much more ground.
thu22junAll DayThompson, OH-Beaver Center, PA F2 Tornado – June 22, 1985
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Photo of the tornado just before striking the Brickner home. Three weeks after the
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Photo of the tornado just before striking the Brickner home.
Three weeks after the devastating May 31, 1985, Tornado Outbreak, a long-tracked F2 tornado, skipped through parts of northeastern Ohio and into northwestern Pennsylvania. Several farms were damaged, and three people were injured.
thu22junAll DayDoe Run-Libertyville, MO F4 Tornado (1969)
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This tornado traveled 15+ miles from near Doe Run, south of Farmington and lifted just to the ENE of
thu22junAll DayCoal City-Braidwood, IL EF3 Tornado (2015)
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“Very high end EF3 damage” – Well built structure completely destroyed, nearly all wiped
fri23junAll DayShinnston, WV F4 Tornado (1944)
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“What’s left of a home hit by the deadliest tornado in West Virginia’s history.
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“What’s left of a home hit by the deadliest tornado in West Virginia’s history. Noted the unbroken jars of canned food line-up among the ruins.” ID: 040836. Alvarez, Ray. West Virginia History OnView.
It is the deadliest tornado in WV history
and the 15th deadliest tornado in US history: The Shinnston F4 Tornado of June 23, 1944. It was a part of a historic outbreak that hit portions of the Appalachian Mountains. Read this premium summary by becoming a member here!
fri23junAll DayAppalachian Outbreak (1944)
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Destruction of the Lutheran Church, where only the brick bell-tower remained standing. Image credit:
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Destruction of the Lutheran Church, where only the brick bell-tower remained standing. Image credit: Sara Stewart.
On June 23, 1944, a historic tornado outbreak occurred across the Appalachians. This outbreak featured the deadliest tornado to ever strike Pennsylvania and the deadliest ever recorded in West Virginia.
fri23junAll DaySedgwick County, KS F4 Tornado (1969)
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The tornado began 12 miles west of the Wichita Airport and lifted 5 miles SW of the airport. A
sat24junAll DayBishop, TX F3 Tornado (1970)
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The Storm Data Entry describes the damage as such. “The tornado tore the trailer homes apart like match boxes…”.
sun25junAll DaySibley, IA EF4 Tornado (2010)
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A picture of the back of the car. Notice the back tire is now
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A picture of the back of the car. Notice the back tire is now behind the car and the axle has been snapped.
The twister strengthened in Osceola County and produced EF4 damage. At least 2 houses were destroyed, 2 people injured in one of them. 3 vehicles parked under an Iowa Highway 60 overpass were demolished. 11 people in the vehicles were injured.
mon26junAll DayIron City-Mary’s Chapel F3 Tornado (1994)
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This tornado spend most of its time in Tennessee. The total path length was 38 miles, 35 of which
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This tornado spend most of its time in Tennessee. The total path length was 38 miles, 35 of which was in TN. It began near the town of Lutts in Wayne County and moved southeast into Lawrence County. It tracked through through Iron City and the St. Joseph area. Approx. 75% of the buildings in Iron City were damaged and 19 people were injured.
tue27junAll DayCass-Adair County, IA F5 Tornado (1953)
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Per Thomas Grazulis, “Virtually nothing was left on the site of a farm near the county border. Heavy machinery
wed28junAll DayAlgona, IA F3 Tornado (1979)
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In Algona, 104 homes and 20 businesses were destroyed. 349 homes were damaged. 2 women were killed in their
thu29junAll DayNew England-Regent-Mott (ND) F4 Tornado (1975)
fri30junAll DayFremont, OH F1 (F2?) Tornado (1977)
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This was an interesting event to explore. There is a rating difference. SPC lists a rating of F1 while
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This was an interesting event to explore. There is a rating difference. SPC lists a rating of F1 while Grazulis has a rating of F2. I found a newspaper report from The News-Messenger (Fremont, Ohio) with a headline that reads, “It wasn’t a tornado, but it hurt.” So, not only a rating difference but a question at one point on whether this was a tornado at all?
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sat01julAll DayTuttle, ND F4 Tornado (1952)
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In addition to this tornado there was widespread wind damage reported that encompassed the region. The town of Tuttle
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In addition to this tornado there was widespread wind damage reported that encompassed the region. The town of Tuttle was hit hard by the tornado. The CDNS stated that this was “described as worst storm to hit that area.” Eight farms were leveled. A man died trying to get to shelter in his basement.
sun02julAll DayJacksonville-Hubert, NC F2 Tornado (1986)
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Most of the damage was done to the Triangle Trailer Park in Jacksonville. A woman, her infant child and
tue04julAll DayElgin, ND F4 Tornado (1978)
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Water tower destroyed by tornado, Elgin, N.D. via State Historical Society of North Dakota
wed05julAll DayGary-Fosston-Clearbrook, MN F2 (F3) Tornado (1978)
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During the early morning hours of July 5, 1978, a family of tornadoes moved through parts of Norman, Mahnomen,
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During the early morning hours of July 5, 1978, a family of tornadoes moved through parts of Norman, Mahnomen, Polk and Clearwater Counties in Minnesota. Officially, the SPC Database lists a rating of F2. Thomas Grazulis though has a rating of F3. It was a devastating event that covered 55-60 miles or more (there are discrepancies on the path length). Four fatalities were reported and 40+ injuries.
thu06julAll DayMyrtle Beach, SC F2 Tornado (2001)
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Waterspout just off the beach of Myrtle Beach Grand Strand. Photo via Myrtle Beach
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Waterspout just off the beach of Myrtle Beach Grand Strand. Photo via Myrtle Beach Sun-News, extracted from Storm Data.
A tornado made a skipping trek through parts of Myrtle Beach, SC on July 6, 2001. It began near the Myrtle Beach Pavilion at 9th Ave N and moved just offshore becoming a waterspout. It skirted the beach causing F2 damage, overturning buses and causing damage to hotels along the beach.
fri07julAll DayHendricks-Arco-Marshall, MN F4 Tornado (1955)
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This was a bit of a challenging event to determine the exact path of this tornado and what counties
sat08julAll DayDickinson, ND EF3 Tornado (2009)
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Per the NWS Storm Data Entry, the tornado passed just south of the Heart River. It was more than
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sun09julAll DayRushville-New Salem, IN F4 Tornado (1980)
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Two miles south of Rushville, 3 homes were leveled and there were 2 deaths in 2 separate homes. After
mon10julAll DayHamden-New Haven, CT F4 Tornado (1989)
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Per the SPC Database, there have been only 2 recorded F4 tornadoes in the state of Connecticut (since records
tue11julAll DayLatrobe, PA F3 Tornado (1976)
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An F3 tornado hit portions of Westmoreland County, PA on July 11, 1976. Per Thomas Grazulis in Significant Tornadoes:
wed12julAll DayElma-Lawler-Waucoma, IA F4 Tornado (1971)
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Per the SPC Database, there were 5 tornadoes on July 12, 1971….all in Iowa. The strongest was rated F4.
thu13julAll DayRoanoke, IL F4 Tornado (2004)
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Tornado strikes Parsons Plant (photo by Scott Smith) An F4 tornado developed rapidly
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An F4 tornado developed rapidly in a highly unstable atmosphere and devastated everything along its 9.6 mile path through Woodford County, IL on July 13, 2004. It began 1.75 miles NNE of Metamora and traveled generally in a southeasterly direction. The tornado reached F4 intensity as it crossed Route 117 and demolished the Parsons Manufacturing Plant.
thu13julAll DayLake Gervais, MN F3 Tornado (1890)
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This summary by guest writer Zach E. takes a look at an F3 tornado from 1890 that crossed through
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This summary by guest writer Zach E. takes a look at an F3 tornado from 1890 that crossed through parts of Ramsey County, MN. The most extensive damage was near Lake Gervais.
fri14julAll DayKendallville, IN F2 Tornado (1992)
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This tornado moved east at 30 mph. It developed about 1/2 mile west of State Highway 3 on Drakes
fri14julAll DayCampbelltown, PA F3 Tornado (2004)
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Two homes that were swept away in the Country Squire Estates. On July
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On July 14, 2004, there were 11 tornadoes reported by the SPC. This summary takes a look at the strongest tornado of the day, an F3 that hit Central Pennsylvania. 100 homes were damaged or destroyed in the town of Campbelltown.
sat15julAll DayOakland-Craig, NE F4 Tornado (1950)
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A significant tornado crossed through parts of Cuming and Burt Counties in Nebraska on July 15, 1950. This is
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A significant tornado crossed through parts of Cuming and Burt Counties in Nebraska on July 15, 1950. This is the only tornado recorded in the SPC database for this date. Note: Several newspapers reported there was another tornado on this day of “less intensity” near Cordova, 90 miles southwest of Omaha.
sun16julAll DayCheyenne, WY F3 Tornado (1979)
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Tornado moving east near Buffalo Ridge. It is considered the most destructive tornado
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It is considered the most destructive tornado in Wyoming’s history. An F3 crossed through the northern parts of the Cheyenne housing and airport areas. Thomas Grazulis in Significant Tornadoes states this could have been a “minimal F4” tornado. And the NWS in Cheyenne originally believed that was an appropriate rating. Explore more!
mon17julAll DayVinton, IA EF2 Tornado (2016)
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Radar reflectivity at Vinton at 501 AM Our summary today looks at an EF2
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Our summary today looks at an EF2 tornado that tracked a short distance through Benton County, IA and near the town of Vinton. The tornado caused damaged for about 2 minutes around 5am local time.
tue18julAll DayMarion, ND F4 Tornado (2004)
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A vehicle’s chassis and other debris strewn through a shelterbelt. (NWS/Greg Gust) On
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On July 18, 2004, 8 tornadoes touched down in North Dakota. This summary looks at the strongest, an F4 that annihilated a farmstead near Marion. This tornado produced what is arguable the most intense damage from any tornado in the 2000s. Check out this premium summary by becoming a member here!
tue18julAll DayOakfield, WI F5 Tornado (1996)
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F5 Damage A violent F5 tornadoes with estimated winds of 265 mph struck
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A violent F5 tornadoes with estimated winds of 265 mph struck the village of Oakfield, WI during the afternoon of July 18, 1996. There were no fatalities and 12 injuries.
wed19julAll DayLima, OH F3 Tornado (1950)
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The F3 that crossed through parts of Allen County, OH on July 19, 1950 was the strongest of the
thu20julAll DayMinneapolis, MN F3 Tornado (1951)
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It was called the most damaging Minnesota tornado to date, but Thomas Grazulis in Significant Tornadoes questions that statement.
fri21julAll DayEllisburg, PA F3 Tornado (2003)
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The demolished Smoker Farm. The remains of the house can be seen in the
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On July 21, 2003, a derecho moved across portions of Ohio, Pennsylvania, into New York and New England. Per the SPC, it spawned 20 tornadoes. The focus of this summary is of the strongest tornado of the outbreak, the Ellisburg PA, F3. Two people were injured when the funnel leveled a farm.
fri21julAll DayKinzua Bridge, PA F1 Tornado (2003)
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The collapsed Kinzua Bridge Viaduct. On July 21, 2003, a derecho moved across portions
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On July 21, 2003, a derecho moved across portions of Ohio, Pennsylvania, into New York and New England. This summary delves into the most notable tornado this day, which toppled the Kinzua Bridge Viaduct.
fri21julAll DayTeton Wilderness, WY F4 Tornado (1987)
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Photo from Fujita’s paper showing a swirl pattern to the trees. On July
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On July 21, 1987, an F4 tornado tracked 24 miles across the Teton Wilderness into Yellowstone National Park. Over 1,000,000 trees were knocked down as the tornado slashed its way across mountain tops up to 10,000 feet high, and through valleys. This is the highest altitude in the US that a violent tornado (F4/F5) has ever occurred.
fri21julAll DayHartly, DE F2 Tornado (1983)
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Nine tornadoes are found in the SPC Database for July 21, 1983. The strongest was rated F3 in Ocean
sat22julAll DaySt. Augusta-Zimmerman, MN F2 (F3) Tornado (1967)
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A significant tornado crossed through parts of Stearns and Sherburne Counties in Minnesota on July 22, 1967. This tornado
sun23julAll DayCanton, IL F3 Tornado (1975)
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Fujita researched this tornado family and the influence that microbursts may have had on them. Per Grazulis, “Professor Fujita’s
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Fujita researched this tornado family and the influence that microbursts may have had on them. Per Grazulis, “Professor Fujita’s mapping of the Canton tornado family shows how microbursts and/or other downburst-type winds move the tornado from side to side and may influence its intensity. Microburst m2 might have caused the break in the path. Otherwise the event might have been a single tornado. Microburst m6 might have caused the tornado to intensify. Both deaths were in that area.” (Grazulis, 1178)
tue25julAll DayGranite Falls, MN F4 Tornado (2000)
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Per the NWS Storm Data entry, most of the damage in Granite Falls was caused by F2 and F3
thu27julAll DayLimerick, PA F3 Tornado (1994)
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At 1145 EST, a quick-hitting F3 hit parts of Montgomery County, PA. The official path is only 2 miles.
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At 1145 EST, a quick-hitting F3 hit parts of Montgomery County, PA. The official path is only 2 miles. The tornado paralleled Limerick Road on its western side and moved right over a housing development called “The Hamlet”. It was a newer development. Per Storm Data, “Of the 27 inhabited houses, 4 were leveled, 16 were damaged beyond repair, 1 under construction was destroyed and only 7 remained liveable. Damage in this development alone was $2 million.”
fri28julAll DaySidney, OH F3 Tornado (1961)
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The path length was only 1/2 mile. It struck the Stewart subdivision in the SW edge of town. 10
sun30julAll DayBloomer, WI F4 Tornado (1977)
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This devastating event began at Cooks Valley, about 2 miles west of Bloomer. The tornado clipped the NW part
mon31julAll DayAshley, ND-Long Lake, SD F3 Tornado (1966)
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Eight tornadoes were recorded on July 31, 1966 across the Dakotas. The strongest was later rated F3. It tracked
mon31julAll DayEdmonton, Alberta F4 Tornado (1987)
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Image Courtesy of the Atlas of the Edmonton Tornado and Hailstorm, 1987. Labeled “At
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Image Courtesy of the Atlas of the Edmonton Tornado and Hailstorm, 1987. Labeled “At Full Force”. Unknown location.
It was a day that came to be known as “Black Friday”. On July 31, 1987, one of the most powerful tornadoes in Canadian history struck Edmonton, Alberta and parts of Strathcona County. It is the deadliest known tornado for Alberta and the second-deadliest for the country. This significant tornado was given a rating of F4 with maximum winds estimated at 260mph.
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tue01augAll DayGroundhog Mountain, VA F1 Tornado (1965)
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It was a quick-hitting (1 mile path) tornado confirmed in Carroll County, VA on August 1, 1965. It hit about
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It was a quick-hitting (1 mile path) tornado confirmed in Carroll County, VA on August 1, 1965. It hit about 2 miles east of Groundhog Mountain upsetting a trailer home. The home toppled down a bank and the 5 people inside were injured. 200+ trees were damaged and crops were flattened.
wed02augAll DayLake Mendota, WI F3 Tornado (1967)
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It was an F3 that developed quickly, tracked about 1 mile and hit portions of Dane County, WI. It
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It was an F3 that developed quickly, tracked about 1 mile and hit portions of Dane County, WI. It moved SE to the Northwest shore of Lake Mendota and lifted over the lake. Three cottages were destroyed and several other homes were damaged. Per Thomas Grazulis, “the cottages had appearance of F4 damage but probably not well constructed.”
thu03augAll DayGlassport, PA F3 Tornado (1963)
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As with some past events, I had to put on my Sherlock Holmes hat with this one and do
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As with some past events, I had to put on my Sherlock Holmes hat with this one and do some sleuthing to figure out what exactly happened. The SPC has one tornado listed on August 3, 1963 and this is it: An F3 with a path length of 0.1 miles in Allegheny County, PA. There are several discrepancies that expand across our different sources.
sat05augAll DayKeith Lake, TX F2 Tornado (1964)
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Storms produced wind damage and at least one tornado in Jefferson County, TX on August 5, 1964. The tornado had
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Storms produced wind damage and at least one tornado in Jefferson County, TX on August 5, 1964. The tornado had a very short path of less than 1/2 mile near Keith Lake. This is the only tornado recorded on this day.
sun06augAll DayPetersburg, VA F4 Tornado (1993)
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Damage in Old Towne Petersburg (NWS Wakefield) . 18 tornadoes ravaged Virginia on
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18 tornadoes ravaged Virginia on the Afternoon of August 6, 1993. This summary looks at the most violent tornado, an F4 that hit Petersburg. Old Towne Petersburg and a large shopping center in Colonial Heights were demolished. Three women were killed in the destruction of a Walmart. The tornado caused $47.5 million in damage, the costliest in Virginia history.
sun06augAll DayThe Northwoods Tornado Outbreak (1969)
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Close up of the damage at Boulder Lake (NWS Duluth/Joseph Moore). This summary
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This summary looks at three of the most notable tornadoes of the Northwoods Outbreak on August 6, 1969. Included is a look at the fifth-deadliest tornado in Minnesota state history, the Outing tornado.
mon07augAll DayPalm Beach Gardens-Riviera Beach, FL F1 Tornado (2003)
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Tornado at Palm Beach Gardens. (Photo/Jeff Hooper) courtesy South Florida Sun-Sentinel via NWS Miami.
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Tornado at Palm Beach Gardens. (Photo/Jeff Hooper) courtesy South Florida Sun-Sentinel via NWS Miami.
Four tornadoes are found in the SPC Database for August 7, 2003. Two were in Palm Beach County, FL. The NWS Miami summary described this event as “unusual” for August to see such a strong tornado form in South Florida.
mon07augAll DayTyler, ND-Doran, MN EF4 Tornado (2010)
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Photo of the Tornado. (NWS Grand Forks) On August 7, 2010, 11 tornadoes
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On August 7, 2010, 11 tornadoes were reported by the SPC. This summary looks at the most violent, an EF-4 that affected parts of North Dakota and Minnesota. This photogenic tornado was captured on video as it leveled a farm in Wilkin County, MN.
tue08augAll DayBrooklyn, NY EF2 Tornado (2007)
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This early morning tornado is listed in the SPC database as one event starting in Staten Island moving across
wed09augAll DayCincinnati, OH F3 Tornado (1969)
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This tornado developed 8 miles NNE of downtown Cincinnati. Numerous communities were hit in Hamilton and Clermont Counties. Per
wed09augAll Daythu10Central Texas Tornadoes Associated with Hurricane Allen (1980)
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Fig. 3 Map showing location and F-rating of tornadoes on Aug. 10, 1980 generated
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thu10augAll DayThurman, CO F4 Tornado – August 10, 1924
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On August 10, 1924, a localized tornado event took place in Eastern Colorado, devastating the community of Thurman. While small
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On August 10, 1924, a localized tornado event took place in Eastern Colorado, devastating the community of Thurman. While small in terms of how many tornadoes were documented, this was a historical event and remains the deadliest in Colorado state history. Through our research, we have NEW evidence on the path and the number of fatalities!
fri11augAll DayHigh Uintas Wilderness, UT F3 Tornado (1993)
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USGS aerial imagery taken in 2014 shows the stationary vortex mark created by the
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On August 11, 1993, one of the most unique tornadoes in history would form in among the Utah mountains of the High Uintas Wilderness. The highest elevation significant tornado and the strongest in Utah history, this event pushed the limits of tornadoes in rugged terrain farther than any other. Read this premium summary by becoming a member here!
fri11augAll DayCaribou-Connor, ME F2 Tornado – August 11, 1954
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On the evening of August 11, 1954, a small tornado event took place in Maine. Through our research, we have determined
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On the evening of August 11, 1954, a small tornado event took place in Maine. Through our research, we have determined there may have been two twisters to occur on this day. This summary will cover an F2 that caused considerable damage near the city of Caribou. It’s not all that unusual for such instances to occur in Maine. However, this tornado caused a fatality and is the most recent to do so as of this summary’s publication.
fri11augAll DaySalt Lake City, UT F2 Tornado (1999)
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The tornado as it tore through Downtown Salt Lake City (NWS Salt Lake City).
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On August 11, 1999, the most damaging tornado in Utah history carved a 4-mile long swath through the heart of Salt Lake City. Tragically 1 person was killed and over 80 people were injured. 300 buildings were damaged or destroyed.
sat12augAll DayKendall-New Lisbon, WI F2 Tornado (1985)
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The path began just south of Kendall. A barn was destroyed and a home damaged. It moved into Juneau County
sat12augAll DayRyan, IA F4 Tornado (1974)
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Hitting Bud Lyness Farm 1 mile west of Ryan This summary looks at
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This summary looks at a destructive tornado that hit Ryan, IA on August 12, 1974. It was given a rating of F4. 44 homes were hit, 20 of which were destroyed. A school, a church and several businesses were also destroyed.
sun13augAll DayYutan-Ashland, NE F4 Tornado (1952)
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What happened August 13, 1952 in Saunders and Cass Counties, NE? Well, once again I had to do a little
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What happened August 13, 1952 in Saunders and Cass Counties, NE? Well, once again I had to do a little detective work to find clues and draw some conclusions. There were several discrepancies.
mon14augAll DayEast Lansing-Gregory, MI F2 Tornado (1988)
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This tornado developed in East Lansing and moved SE to near Dansville to north of Stockbridge and lifted near
tue15augAll DayDixon-Joliet, IL F2 Tornado (1958)
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It was a family of small tornadoes amidst straight line winds that covered a good 70 miles through parts
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wed16augAll DayLexington-Lake Murray, SC F3 Tornado (1994)
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A tornado outbreak occurred on August 16, 1994 in association with the remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl. The topic
thu17augAll DaySpartanburg, SC F2 Tornado (1985)
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Hurricane Danny came ashore near Pecan Island, LA on August 16, 1985. It quickly decreased in intensity as it
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fri18augAll DayOmaha, NE F3 Tornado (1968)
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There were 3 reported tornadoes on August 16, 1968. The strongest was an F3 that hit parts of Douglas
sat19augAll DayLuzerne County, PA Tornadoes (1890)
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People standing amongst the rubble of buildings that were leveled. On the afternoon
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On the afternoon of August 19, 1890, four tornadoes occurred in Pennsylvania. The focus of the summary looks at the two most impactful. An F3/borderline F4 tornado crossed through parts of Columbia and Luzerne County. 4 people were killed as it swept away several homes. As that tornado dissipated another tornado formed and plowed into Wilkes-Barre. 16 people were killed as this tornado damaged or destroyed over 400 buildings in the city.
sat19augAll DayWilliamsville-Beason, IL EF3 Tornado (2009)
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An outbreak of 30 tornadoes occurred on August 19, 2009. The strongest was rated EF3 and tracked just over
sun20augAll DayWilkes-Barre, PA F3 Tornado (1914)
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Homes destroyed in the Empire neighborhood. On August 20, 1914, an F3 tornado
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On August 20, 1914, an F3 tornado ripped through the eastern edge of Wilke-Barre. 7 people were killed and over 70 were injured as 25 homes were leveled and over 100 others were damaged. Four of the fatalities occurred in a silk mill that was demolished.
mon21augAll DayRochester, MN F5 Tornado (1883)
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Catastrophic damage to North Rochester as seen from Cole’s Mill. At least three
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At least three significant tornadoes occurred on August 21, 1883. By far the most damaging of the trio and the topic of this summary was a horrific F5 that tore through the Minnesota town of Rochester. Yet from the aftermath of this devastating tragedy, something wonderful would be created – the Mayo Clinic. Read this premium summary by becoming a member here!
mon21augAll DayLake Mattoon, IL F3 Tornado (1977)
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Two tornadoes occurred on August 21, 1977. There was an F2 in Carroll County, VA and a strong F3
tue22augAll DayPort Washington, WI F4 Tornado (1964)
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14 tornadoes are recorded in the SPC Database for August 22, 1964. They hit parts of Michigan, Indiana, Ohio
wed23augAll DayDoor County, WI F3 Tornado (1998)
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Pic by Mel Pfister via NWS Green Bay Summary A strong F3 tornado
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A strong F3 tornado moved just over 5 miles through parts of Door County, WI on August 22, 1998. It occurred during the evening time and lasted 14 minutes. According to the NWS Green Bay summary of the event, the width fluctuated from 1/4 to over 1/2 mile at times.
thu24augAll DayHoward County, IN Tornadoes (2016)
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EF3 damage. It was one for the record books! A large, unexpected
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It was one for the record books! A large, unexpected tornado outbreak occurred on August 24, 2016. 22 tornadoes were confirmed across parts of IN and OH. We look at five of them that hit in Howard County, IN including one of the strongest of the day.
fri25augAll DayReserve, LA F3 Tornado (1992)
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Andrew pushed across the Florida peninsula and made a secondary landfall on August 26, 1992 WSW of Morgan City,
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Andrew pushed across the Florida peninsula and made a secondary landfall on August 26, 1992 WSW of Morgan City, LA. Ahead of this landfall, on the 25th, tornadoes were spawned across parts of Louisiana and Mississippi. The first tornado was also the only killer tornado produced by Andrew and that is the topic of this summary.
sat26augAll DayNorthwood, ND Tornado Outbreak (2007)
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A severely mangled car in a shredded cornfield. Pieces of stalks or even their
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A severely mangled car in a shredded cornfield. Pieces of stalks or even their leaves appear to be embedded in portions of the vehicle (Greg Gust/NWS).
11 tornadoes struck parts of the High Plains on August 26, 2007. The strongest was a deadly EF4 that tore through the town of Northwood. In this summary, we look at the three significant tornadoes of the outbreak and the damage they caused.
sun27augAll DaySan Xavier Mission, AZ F2 Tornado (1964)
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August 27, 1964: The first tornado on record in Arizona to cause fatalities. It was a quick-hitting tornado later
mon28augAll DayThe South Dakota Tornado Outbreak of August 28, 1884
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F. N. Robinson’s photograph of the tornado. Image from the South Dakota State Historical Society.
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F. N. Robinson’s photograph of the tornado. Image from the South Dakota State Historical Society.
On August 28, 1884, a deadly localized tornado outbreak would unfold across portions of eastern South Dakota. One of these twisters would become the second earliest photographed in history. There are sharp discrepancies over which tornado that day was photographed, and there is no detailed summary of the event in its entirety. In this article, I attempt to solve both of these longstanding unknowns. Read this premium summary by becoming a member here!
mon28augAll DayPlainfield, IL F5 Tornado (1990)
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It was the deadliest and most damaging tornado of 1990. An unusual, late August F5 tornado crossed just over
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It was the deadliest and most damaging tornado of 1990. An unusual, late August F5 tornado crossed just over 16 miles in less than 30 minutes across parts of Kendall and Will Counties in Illinois. It caused an estimated $165 million in damages. A total of 470 homes were destroyed and another 1000 were damaged. 29 people were killed and 350 more were injured.
tue29augAll DaySouth Memphis, TN F2 Tornado (1978)
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This F2 tornado was produced by the remnants of Tropical Storm Debra. Per the Storm Data Narrative, “the path was
wed30augAll DayTempe, AZ F2 Tornado (1971)
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There are 2 tornadoes that are a part of the SPC Database for August 30, 1971. One in Whitman
thu31augAll DayRib Mountain-Wausau, WI F4 (F3?) Tornado (1977)
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fri01sepAll DayMullica Hill-Mantua Township-Wenonah-Deptford, NJ, EF3 Tornado - September 1, 2021
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An aerial view of the path through Mullica Hill. Image from FEMA and the Civil
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An aerial view of the path through Mullica Hill. Image from FEMA and the Civil Air Patrol (CAP).
The first EF3 in New Jersey in 31 years, this intense tornado caused great damage across multiple towns. It is one of the strongest tropically-spawned twisters of the past few decades. This 3-part summary and overview documents the personal stories of those affected and the destruction it caused.
fri01sepAll DayDumont-Horton, IA F4 Tornado (1961)
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A significant tornado traveled through parts of Butler and Bremer Counties in Iowa on September 1, 1961. There is
sat02sepAll DayLadysmith, WI F3 Tornado (2002)
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6 tornadoes were confirmed on September 2, 2002, all in the state of Wisconsin. There were 2 F0s, 2
sun03sepAll DaySt. Marys, PA F3 Tornado (1963)
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Damage to a trailer court on Buck Tail Road in St. Marys (Ray
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Three tornadoes were reported on September 3, 1963. This summary looks at the strongest, an F3 that hit St. Marys in Central PA. The rating is disputed, Thomas Grazulis Rates it F2. 20 people were injured as the tornado damaged or destroyed 100-150 buildings across the Lynchville neighborhood in St. Marys.
sun03sepAll DaySt. Cloud, MN F3 Tornado (1980)
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A total of 9 tornadoes are a part of the SPC Database for September 3, 1980. Four were in
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A total of 9 tornadoes are a part of the SPC Database for September 3, 1980. Four were in Stearns County, MN with the strongest an F3 that skipped from 5 miles SW of St. Cloud, passing through the city and lifting NE of town. There was tremendous damage at Bel Clare Acres. 13 mobile homes were destroyed and there was 1 fatality: A 15-month-old girl.
mon04sepAll DayNorth Robinson-Mansfield, OH, EF2 Tornado (2017)
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North Robinson Damage There was one tornado confirmed on Labor Day of 2017
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There was one tornado confirmed on Labor Day of 2017 (Sept 4). It traveled almost 17 miles through parts of Crawford and Richland Counties in Ohio. There were several areas that received EF2 damage with estimated max winds of 130 mph.
tue05sepAll DayGroveton-Fairfax, VA F3 Tornado (1979)
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A total of 19 tornadoes occurred on September 5, 1979. All but one were in association with the remnants
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wed06sepAll DayHartford County, CT F2 Tornado (1973)
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This F2 tornado hit during the late morning of September 6, 1973. Most of the damage was to roofs
thu07sepAll DayCamden, SC F3 Tornado (2004)
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The MODIS instrument aboard NASA’s Aqua satellite captured this true-color image of Hurricane Frances
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The MODIS instrument aboard NASA’s Aqua satellite captured this true-color image of Hurricane Frances on August 31, 2004 at 17:55 UTC (1:55 PM EDT). At the time this image was taken Frances was located approximately 230 km (140 miles) north-northeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico and was moving towards the west near 26 km/hr (16 mph). Maximum sustained winds were near 225 km/hr (140 mph) and the storm’s minimum central pressure was down to 942 millibars. http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/view_rec.php?id=6584
Per the NHC report, “A total of 101 tornadoes have been reported in association with Frances – 23 in Florida, 7 in Georgia, 45 in South Carolina, 11 in North Carolina, and 15 in Virginia. Many of the tornadoes occurred in an outbreak over South and North Carolina on 7 September.” We look at one of those tornadoes in this summary.
fri08sepAll DayThurman, IA F1 Tornado (1989)
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Not a lot of information to be found on this small tornado from 1989. Per the Storm Data entry, the
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Not a lot of information to be found on this small tornado from 1989. Per the Storm Data entry, the tornado skipped about 14 miles through parts of Fremont County between Thurman and Randolph. The summary states that an RV was blown off of I-29 and 3 people were injured.
sat09sepAll DayChampaign County, IL EF2 Tornado (2016)
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Tornado south-southeast of Sidney. Photo Courtesy of Jeff Frame via NWS East Central Illinois
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There were 6 tornadoes confirmed on September 9, 2016. 4 were in the state of Illinois including the strongest – an EF2 that crossed through parts of Champaign County.
sun10sepAll DayKaplan, LA F3 Tornado (1961)
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Hurricane Carla as seen by WSR-57 radar at Galveston, Texas. Arrow designates location of
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Hurricane Carla as seen by WSR-57 radar at Galveston, Texas. Arrow designates location of tornado which occurred near Kaplan, Louisiana. Monthly Weather Review, December 1962, p. 515.
In today’s summary we look at one of the tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Carla. Per Thomas Grazulis: This tornado moved northwest from 2 miles southeast of Kaplan and it passed through 27 blocks of town.
mon11sepAll DayChannelview, TX F3 Tornado (1961)
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In today’s summary, we look at another strong tornado spawned by Hurricane Carla. At 5:50pm on September 11, an
tue12sepAll DayGalveston, TX Tornadoes (1961)
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Hurricane Carla continued to produced tornadoes in Coastal Texas during the wee hours of the morning of September 12,
wed13sepAll DayRichmond, TX F3 (F2?) Tornado (1974)
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There were 2 Texas tornadoes confirmed on September 13, 1974. The strongest is in the SPC Database as an
thu14sepAll DayWayne-Sacred Heart-Konawa, OK F4 Tornado (1957)
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An estimated F4 tornado tracked a good 65 miles through parts of Central Oklahoma on September 14, 1957. All
fri15sepAll DayCalhoun County, FL F2 Tornado (2004)
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Hurricane Ivan at landfall in Baldwin County, Alabama on the U.S. Gulf Coast via
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In this summary, we look at an F2 spawned by Hurricane Ivan. Per the September 2004 Storm Data Publication, Ivan made landfall as a category 3 hurricane on September 16, just west of Gulf Shores, Alabama.
sat16sepAll DayReedsville-Belleville EF3 Tornado (2010)
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EF3 Tornado damage near Reedsville, OH 15 tornadoes are recorded in the SPC
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15 tornadoes are recorded in the SPC Database for September 15, 2010. The strongest was an EF3 that made a trek from Meigs County, OH near Reedsville over the Ohio River into Wood County, WV near Belleville. The estimated maximum winds were estimated between 150-160 mph. Per the Storm Data entry, in Meigs County, 22 structures were destroyed or had major damage.
sun17sepAll DayStanardsville, VA F2 Tornado (2004)
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April 1, 2006, aerial imagery taken by the Commonwealth of Virginia one and a
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April 1, 2006, aerial imagery taken by the Commonwealth of Virginia one and a half years later. It was recovered from the USGS archives and shows the partially logged stationary vortex mark.
38 tornadoes tore across parts of Virginia on September 17, 2004 – the largest outbreak in state history. This was the result of Hurricane Ivan. While officially an F2, the Stanardsville tornado was likely the strongest and widest not just that day but ever in its immediate region. It also traversed mountains over 2,000 feet in elevation. Read this premium summary by becoming a member here!
sun17sepAll DayRemington, VA F3 Tornado (2004)
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Per the Tornado Project, Hurricane Ivan produced a total of 120 tornadoes in 3 days. That is the largest
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Per the Tornado Project, Hurricane Ivan produced a total of 120 tornadoes in 3 days. That is the largest outbreak on record associated with a tropical system. In this summary, we will focus in on the strongest tornado reported in the entire outbreak. It occurred in Fauquier County, VA near the town of Remington.
mon18sepAll DayRepublic (KS)-Hardy (NE) F3 Tornado (1986)
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5 tornadoes are a part of the SPC Database for September 18, 1986. We look at the strongest, an
tue19sepAll DayApalachicola, FL F3 Tornado (1947)
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This summary looks at a hurricane-spawned tornado that hit Apalachicola, FL. Per Thomas Grazulis, there were 100 injuries and
thu21sepAll DayCoon Rapids-Blaine, MN F2 Tornado (2005)
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Reflectivity at 7:16 PM There were 4 tornadoes confirmed on September 21, 2005,
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There were 4 tornadoes confirmed on September 21, 2005, all in the state of Minnesota. A series of supercells pushed through the east central part of the state producing not only the tornadoes but large hail, flashing flooding and widespread wind damage. This summary looks at the strongest tornado to occur, an F2 in Anoka County. Along with the tornado, the NWS Twin Cities stated “a rear flank downdraft was also responsible for causing damage in parts of Coon Rapids and Blaine.”
fri22sepAll DayCrosstown, MO F4 Tornado (2006)
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An F4 tornado with winds estimated near 210 mph, moved through Crosstown, Missouri on
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An F4 tornado with winds estimated near 210 mph, moved through Crosstown, Missouri on September 22, 2006 which created intense damage and destruction to the area. (Photo courtesy: NWS Paducah survey team.) Extracted from September 2006 Storm Data Publication.
Per the September 2006 Storm Data Publication, “On September 22, 2006, the WFO Paducah forecast area was struck by the worst tornado outbreak in its recorded history during the month of September. The first known F3 and F4 tornadoes, as defined by the Fujita Tornado Scale, in the month of September struck Perry County, Missouri and Massac County, Illinois. The combined result of these two tornadoes was about $8 million dollars in damage and eight injuries requiring hospital care.”
sat23sepAll DayLondon-Castleberry-Fairview, AL F2 Tornado (1985)
sun24sepAll DayCollege Park, MD F3 Tornado (2001)
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Tornado crossing over the University of Maryland via Langston Majette. Extracted from Sept 2001
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Tornado crossing over the University of Maryland via Langston Majette. Extracted from Sept 2001 Storm Data.
This summary looks at a significant tornado that moved through Princes George’s and Howard Counties in Maryland. It hit parts of the University of Maryland Campus and resulted in 2 fatalities.
sun24sepAll DayRixeyville, VA F4 Tornado (2001)
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The large home that was destroyed by the tornado from the front. Sourced from
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The large home that was destroyed by the tornado from the front. Sourced from the NWS Baltimore/Washington.
In this summary, we look at an obscure F4 tornado that moved through portions of northern Virginia. It is one of the most powerful tornadoes in the Baltimore-Washington area, and officially one of only two F4s in the state.
mon25sepAll DayHaverhill-Ferguson, IA F3 Tornado (1900)
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Going WAY back with this tornado summary: September 25, 1900. Per Thomas Grazulis, the path length was 6 miles.
tue26sepAll DayWaupaca, WI F4 Tornado (1951)
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A violent tornado moved through parts of Portage and Waupaca Counties in Wisconsin on September 26, 1951. It was
wed27sepAll DayHollow-Oswego-Chetopa F4 Tornado (1959)
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In today’s summary, we are looking at an F4 that made a trek over 20 miles from Craig County
thu28sepAll DayPolk & Jasper Counties, IA F4 Tornado (1986)
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Seven tornadoes were confirmed on September 8, 1986. 4 of the 7 were in the state of Iowa and
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Seven tornadoes were confirmed on September 8, 1986. 4 of the 7 were in the state of Iowa and this strongest of the day was this F4 that travels through parts of Polk and Jasper Counties. The Storm Data entry states, “the devastation might have been much greater, but the storm missed hitting any towns.”
fri29sepAll DayCleveland Area, OH F3 Tornado (1966)
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There was one tornado on September 29, 1966: An estimated F3 that moved through parts of the Cleveland, OH
sat30sepAll DayIvy-Mechums River, VA F3 Tornado – September 30, 1959
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Little remained of the home of Ervin Morris Sr. near Ivy, where ten members of
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Little remained of the home of Ervin Morris Sr. near Ivy, where ten members of one family perished. Photo from Phil James/Secrets of the Blue Ridge.
One of the most devastating tornadoes to ever hit the state of Virginia was spawned by Hurricane Gracie on September 30, 1959. The twister tracked through a part of Albemarle County west of Charlottesville and east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This summary provides a detailed analysis of discrepancies in the path and the number of tornadoes to hit this day. It also focuses on the tragedy near Ivy. In mere seconds, ten members of one family lost their lives.
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sun01octAll Day“Montfort Heights” (Greater Cincinnati), OH F3 Tornado (1977)
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17 tornadoes are recorded in the SPC database for October 1, 1977. The strongest was a quick-hitting twister that
tue03octAll DayPinellas Park, FL F3 Tornado – October 3, 1992
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Gene’s mangled boat. Image via Dave Clute. It was Saturday morning, October 3, 1992. Many
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Gene’s mangled boat. Image via Dave Clute.
It was Saturday morning, October 3, 1992. Many residents in Pinellas Park were quietly making their way through their Saturday chores or working on home projects. Retired couples were watching their favorite shows in their recliners or playing cards in the front rooms of their mobile homes. Little did they know that unexpected severe thunderstorms were about to erupt across their little corner of west-central Florida. Three tornadoes were produced in the Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg area that morning. Two of the twisters caused fatalities. This summary details the strongest and most deadly tornado to occur on this day.
tue03octAll DayWindsor, CT F4 Tornado (1979)
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Aerial view looking west in the Settlers Circle neighborhood. On October 3, 1979,
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On October 3, 1979, a significant tornado hit without warning in Hartford County, CT. This was one of the most destructive twisters to ever hit the state of Connecticut.
wed04octAll DayWayne, NE EF4 Tornado (2013)
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The tornado near maximum width. Image courtesy of James Wilson. This summary looks at a
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The tornado near maximum width. Image courtesy of James Wilson.
This summary looks at a large, damaging tornado that hit portions of Wayne, NE on October 4, 2014. It reached peak intensity at the Wayne Municipal Airport.
thu05octAll DayShawnee-Prague-Paden, OK F4 Tornado (1970)
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The SPC database shows two tornadoes on October 5, 1970. Both were in Oklahoma. The first was an F2
fri06octAll DayArizona Tornado Outbreak (2010)
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Ground level shot of the severe blowdown (NWS Flagstaff). In today’s summary, we look
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Ground level shot of the severe blowdown (NWS Flagstaff).
In today’s summary, we look at an outbreak of 11 tornadoes to hit parts of Arizona on October 6, 2010. This was the largest number of tornadoes to hit the state in a single day since records began in 1950. Two of the tornadoes were rated EF-3. 7 people were injured as over 100 homes were damaged or destroyed in Bellemont.
sat07octAll DayAsheboro, NC F3? Tornado (1965)
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A total of 9 tornadoes are found in the SPC Database for October 7, 1965. The strongest is listed
sun08octAll DayParnell-Grant City-Eagleville, MO F3 Tornado (1958)
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Two tornadoes are found in the SPC database for October 8, 1958: An F2 in Illinois and the topic
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Two tornadoes are found in the SPC database for October 8, 1958: An F2 in Illinois and the topic of our summary, an F3 that traveled through parts of Nodaway, Worth and Harrison Counties. This was a fairly long track tornado. SPC has a path of 23.1 miles. Thomas Grazulis in Significant Tornadoes has a slightly longer path at 35 miles.
mon09octAll DayCordell, OK F3 Tornado (2001)
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Photo taken by a resident of Cordell at ~5:10 PM CDT on 10/09/2001 as this
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Photo taken by a resident of Cordell at ~5:10 PM CDT on 10/09/2001 as this F3 tornado approached the town from the southwest.
The strongest tornado outbreak in Oklahoma for the month of October occurred on October 9, 2001. Per the NWS Norman, five supercells produce a total of 19 confirmed tornadoes. Three of these were given a rating of F3 and all 3 moved through a part of Washita County. In this summary, we look at F3 number two that hit near Cordell, OK.
tue10octAll DayColumbus, MS F2 Tornado (1992)
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There have been 23 tornadoes confirmed on October 10 (1950-2017). All have a rating of F1 or F2. On
wed11octAll DayFranklin, IN F3 Tornado (1954)
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In this summary, we look at an F3 that hit Franklin, IN on October 11, 1954. Per the Climatological
thu12octAll DayWinona, OH F3 Tornado (1978)
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One tornado is listed in the SPC Database for October 12, 1978. It was given a rating of F3
fri13octAll DayLittle River County, AR EF2 Tornado (2014)
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A strong upper level system and cold front moved through parts of the south. Damaging winds and isolated tornadoes
sat14octAll DayVirginia Tornadoes of October 14, 1986
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Map in “Outstanding Storms” Section A Funnel Feature by Guest Writer Nick Wilkes
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A Funnel Feature by Guest Writer Nick Wilkes about the “controversial” tornadoes of October 14, 1986 in Virginia.
sat14octAll DayBelmond, IA F5 Tornado (1966)
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It is the only F5/EF5 on record during the month of October: The October 14, 1966 Belmond, IA Tornado.
sun15octAll DayLeonville-Boscoville, LA F3 Tornado (1957)
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Two tornadoes are found in the SPC Database on October 15, 1957. Both were rated F3. We look at
mon16octAll DayYocemento, KS F3 Tornado (1998)
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A total of 4 tornadoes were confirmed on October 16, 1998: 2 in Nebraska and 2 in Kansas. We
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A total of 4 tornadoes were confirmed on October 16, 1998: 2 in Nebraska and 2 in Kansas. We look at one of the Kansas twisters. It was the strongest on this day, rated F3. The tornado began in eastern Trego County and quickly made it sway into Ellis County. It traveled northeastward through rural Ellis County before hitting the town of Yocemento.
tue17octAll DayScott and Newton County, MS EF3 Tornado (2012)
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EF3 Damage. Metal electrical transmission tower bent over. A total of 11 tornadoes
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A total of 11 tornadoes were confirmed on October 17, 2012. All but two were in the state of Mississippi. The strongest of the day was given a rating of EF3 with maximum sustained winds of 140mph. It moved through parts of Scott and Newton Counties in Mississippi.
wed18octAll DayMontgomery, NJ F3 Tornado (1990)
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16 tornadoes were confirmed across parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on October 18, 1990. One of the strongest
thu19octAll DayPalm Beach & Martin County, FL F3 Tornado (1958)
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Two Florida tornadoes were confirmed on October 19, 1958. An F1 in Sarasota County and a stronger F3 that
fri20octAll DayKingfisher & Garfield County, OK F2 Tornado (1963)
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This F2 had a skipping path of about 5 miles. Per Storm Data, it started in the extreme NE corner
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This F2 had a skipping path of about 5 miles. Per Storm Data, it started in the extreme NE corner of Kingfisher County and moved into So Central Garfield County. The tornado mainly stayed in rural areas. At the beginning of the path, the tornado hit a farm 7 miles WSW of Marshall. A large barn “exploded”.
sat21octAll DayHopewell Township, PA EF2 Tornado – October 21, 2021
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The northeastern wall of the house ripped away. Photo via the Damage Assessment Toolkit (DAT).
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The northeastern wall of the house ripped away. Photo via the Damage Assessment Toolkit (DAT).
On October 21, 2021, a surprise outbreak of 19 tornadoes ripped across eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania. This summary delves into the most destructive tornado of the event, an EF2 that trekked through rural Washington County, PA. Two people were injured, and $7 million in damage occurred as several homes and farm buildings were damaged or destroyed.