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sun01janAll DayNoxubee County, MS EF3 Tornado (2011)
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Closer look at the embedded lawn chair. Image via NWS Jackson. 2011 was one
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Closer look at the embedded lawn chair. Image via NWS Jackson.
2011 was one of the most active tornado years on record and it started off with seven twisters that traveled through portions of Mississippi. One of the strongest, was given an EF3 rating. It tracked close to nine miles through Noxubee County.
mon02janAll DayHollonville, GA F3 Tornado (2006)
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Sedan destroyed after being lifted and carried 170 yards. Another vehicle was carried 250
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Five homes were destroyed. One home was moved 60 feet from its foundation. There were two vehicles thrown 250 yards. Several farm structures were damaged and many trees and power lines were brought down.
tue03janAll DayOwensboro, KY F3 Tornado (2000)
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This was taken at 4:05 P.M., just one minute before the tornado touchdown. The
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This was taken at 4:05 P.M., just one minute before the tornado touchdown. The radar is at its lowest elevation angle. Notice the apparent rotation just entering Owensboro from the southwest.
1200 homes and businesses sustained varying degrees of damage. 101 of the 1200 were totally destroyed and 573 sustained major damage. Heavy damage occurred to Apollo High School, Kentucky Wesleyan College and a Winn-Dixie. Numerous automobiles were tossed.
tue03janAll DaySt. Louis Area F3 Tornado (1950)
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This tornado developed 13 miles North of Downtown St. Louis in the Spanish Lake area. It moved across the
wed04janAll DayLydia-Loreauville, LA F1 Tornado (2007)
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It developed near Lydia causing minor damage to a few barns and trees. It moved northward at approximately 50
thu05janAll DayCrestview, FL F2 Tornado (1962)
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Tornado damage to Leon and Bertie Ann Curenton’s home – Crestview, Florida. 1962. Black
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Tornado damage to Leon and Bertie Ann Curenton’s home – Crestview, Florida. 1962. Black & white photonegative, 5 x 4 in. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/139034>, Accessed 3 January 2019.
The damage was caused by twin tornadoes. It was documented in the Storm Data Publication as “two tornado clouds, about 100 yards apart and each making paths about 100 yards wide.” They had parallel paths that moved to the northwest into a residential area in Crestview.
sat07janAll DayAllendale, IL F4 Tornado (1989)
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Ground level image of one of the swept away homes, taken from the Illinois ESDA
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Ground level image of one of the swept away homes, taken from the Illinois ESDA video.
Six tornadoes were produced during the late afternoon/early evening of January 7, 1989. The most significant twister of the day hit the small town of Allendale, IL, in Wabash County. Per the Storm Data Narrative from January 1989, “much of the town was obliterated.” Fifty-five people were injured along the 22-mile path.
sat07janAll DayStrafford-Marshfield, MO EF3 Tornado (2008)
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This EF-3 tornado began across rural east central Greene County near Strafford at 6:29pm CT. It ended over an
sun08janAll DayPope, Conway, Van Buren County, AR EF2 Tornado (2008)
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It developed in Central Pope County, 1 mile SSW of Moreland and tracked to the northeast. The Pope County
mon09janAll DayLaurel, MS F3 Tornado (1972)
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It set down the second time in the middle of a practice filed behind and west of R. H.
tue10janAll DayCaledonia, MS EF3 Tornado (2008)
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Radar snapshot from NWS Jackson. This is from the KGWX radar at 2:16pm CT
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Radar snapshot from NWS Jackson. This is from the KGWX radar at 2:16pm CT of the tornado near Caledonia.
In the early part of the path, the tornado damaged a home and a couple of sheds. It moved into a neighborhood with new, well-built homes. Five of the homes were severely damaged. Per the survey, some roofs were ripped off, walls were collapsed and a few homes were moved off their foundation. The tornado moved away from this area and onto the Caledonia school complex.
wed11janAll DayThe San Francisco Bay Area Tornadoes – January 11, 1951
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Damage to the Christiansen Ranch at Two Rock, CA. During the morning hours of January
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Damage to the Christiansen Ranch at Two Rock, CA.
During the morning hours of January 11, 1951, a squall line pushed across the San Franciso Bay area. The storms produced millions of dollars in damage as straight-line winds and tornadoes ripped through the region. Per the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) and National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) databases, one twister occurred on this day, an F2 in Sunnyvale. Thomas Grazulis in Significant Tornadoes lists two tornadoes, the Sunnyvale F2, as well as an F2 at San Jose. Upon doing research, we were able to definitively confirm two additional tornadoes, one that moved through parts of Marin and Sonoma counties and a weak one in Contra Cosa County. It is likely that other funnels occurred, though reports in the newspapers were not detailed enough to confirm others.
thu12janAll DayJunction City-Lawson, AR F3 Tornado (2005)
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A school bus overturned by the tornado in the Patterson Loop area. The
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The tornado developed in Junction City. The NWS survey notes the path was continuous for its entire path, which was a total of 24 miles.
fri13janAll DayBelleville, AL F1 Tornado (2006)
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This F1 tornado developed along County Road 15 just south of Belleville. It tracked to the NNE over US Highway
sat14janAll DayColumbus, TX F1 Tornado (1991)
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The tornado struck the Milentz Trailer Park in the town of Columbus. Four mobile homes were destroyed. Several residents
sun15janAll DaySumter County, GA F2 Tornado (1971)
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The tornado developed 10 miles east of Americus in rural Sumter County and moved east for 2 miles. A mobile
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The tornado developed 10 miles east of Americus in rural Sumter County and moved east for 2 miles. A mobile home was being towed by a tractor-trailer. It was blown on top of the cab, killing the driver. Many trees were downed. A boat house was destroyed at Lake Blackshear on the Flint River.
mon16janAll DayDayton, WA F1 Tornado (2000)
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A strong occluded front moved across the Columbia Basin. At 9am PT, several people witnessed a tornado develop just south
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A strong occluded front moved across the Columbia Basin. At 9am PT, several people witnessed a tornado develop just south of US Highway 12, one mile SW of Dayton. In this area, the second story of a barn was damaged and a mobile home was flipped over.
tue17janAll DayJackson, TN F4 Tornado (1999)
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An aerial view of a Jackson-Madison County school bus that was tossed about 300
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An aerial view of a Jackson-Madison County school bus that was tossed about 300 yards from its bus barn. (Photograph courtesy of Robert Cohen, The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, TN.
The tornado formed east of Bemis and tracked NE for 16 miles. It trekked through the southern part of Jackson. The Hollywood Shopping Center had severe damage. A funeral home near it was demolished except for interior rooms. 200+ homes were destroyed and 300 more had lesser damage. One of the hardest hit subdivisions was Orchard Hill.
wed18janAll DayCorey, LA F3 Tornado (1973)
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This tornado developed in open country near the Jackson-Caldwell parish line. It moved to the northeast near Corey. The
thu19janAll DayLiberty Chapel, MS F4 Tornado (1988)
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This twister was described by the NWS as “an extremely powerful, but compact tornado.” It was given a rating
fri20janAll DayWaskom, TX-Blanchard, LA EF3 Tornado (2010)
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Radar snapshot of the EF3 tornado near Waskom, TX. A debris ball was noted
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Radar snapshot of the EF3 tornado near Waskom, TX. A debris ball was noted on radar as the tornado was passing over Interstate 20 near Mile Marker 628. Several homes and businesses were either completely destroyed or heavily damaged.
The strongest tornado to occur on January 20, 2010 was an EF-3 that moved through Harrison County, TX into Caddo Parish, LA.
sat21janAll DayBeebe-McRae, AR F3 Tornado (1999)
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Home on Main Street in Beebe (White County) An outbreak of 86 tornadoes
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An outbreak of 86 tornadoes occurred on January 21, 1999. There were 9 tornadoes rated F3 (all but one in Arkansas) and one F4 in Arkansas. This summary looks at one of the F3s.
sun22janAll DayClarksville, TN F3 Tornado (1999)
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43 tornadoes occurred on this day and one of the strongest devastated the town of Clarksville, TN. It struck
mon23janAll DayHazlehurst, MS F4 Tornado (1969)
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A long-track, deadly tornado occurred on January 23, 1969. In his book, “The Tornado: Nature’s Ultimate Windstorm”, Thomas Grazulis
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A long-track, deadly tornado occurred on January 23, 1969. In his book, “The Tornado: Nature’s Ultimate Windstorm”, Thomas Grazulis notes that the process that brought about using the Fujita Scale to rate tornadoes can be traced to this event. (Grazulis, 2003). This tornado devastated the town of Hazlehurst, MS. It is the deadliest tornado on record (1950-current) in the month of January.
wed25janAll DayBarwick, GA F2 Tornado (1933)
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This summary looks back at an estimated F2 tornado from January 25, 1933. It moved through parts of Thomas
thu26janAll DayRandolph County, AL F3 Tornado (1974)
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This tornado moved to the northeast for about 20 miles. The Storm Data entry mentions that the tornado cloud
fri27janAll DayFelton, DE F2 Tornado (1967)
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Per the Storm Data Publication, this was the first tornado to hit in Delaware during the winter months (December
sat28janAll DayFaulkner-White County, AR F3 Tornado (1956)
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There was one tornado reported on January 28, 1956. It hit during the late evening in Faulkner County, AR.
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There was one tornado reported on January 28, 1956. It hit during the late evening in Faulkner County, AR. It moved to the northeast from the Wooster area to 1 mile south of Greenbriar. The Climatological Data Summary then states the tornado “went aloft for 10 miles, returning to the ground in Barney-Enola Area.”
mon30janAll DayAdairsville, GA EF3 Tornado (2013)
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This car near the Relax Inn in downtown Adairsville was rolled several times, then
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This car near the Relax Inn in downtown Adairsville was rolled several times, then impaled by two large wooden beams.
44 tornadoes were confirmed on January 30, 2013. The strongest was given a rating of EF3. It tracked over 21 miles through parts of Bartow and Gordon Counties in Georgia. There were 17 injuries and 1 fatality.
tue31janAll DayBowerton-Georgetown, MS F4 Tornado (1908)
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Details extracted from the March 1908 Monthly Weather Review. The article was by W. S. Belden, Section Director. Dated
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thu02febAll DayMcMullen-Aliceville-Carrollton, AL EF2 Tornado (2016)
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Reflectivity and velocity of the tornado as it tore through the McMullen area.
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An EF-2 tornado was confirmed in Pickens County, AL on February 2, 2016. Max winds were determined by the NWS to be around 135 mph. The tornado developed in the SW part of the county south of AL Hwy 21 and west of County Road 87. It moved NE for a total of 26.2 miles.
fri03febAll DayFort Stewart, GA EF1 Tornado (2016)
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This tornado hit Fort Stewart, GA on during the afternoon of February 3, 2016. The survey performed by the
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This tornado hit Fort Stewart, GA on during the afternoon of February 3, 2016. The survey performed by the NWS Charleston, SC found max winds to be between 105 and 110 mph. The tornado developed near Gate 7 of the Fort Stewart complex. It moved NE at 35 mph through the center of the base and dissipated near Highway 144.
sun05febAll DayArkansas Long-Track EF4 Tornado (2008)
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Izard County: This jeep found itself in a tree. Standing in front of the
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Izard County: This jeep found itself in a tree. Standing in front of the jeep is Dan Koch, Information Technology Officer (ITO) at the National Weather Service in Little Rock.
This summary looks at the long-track EF4 tornado that pushed through 7 counties in the state of Arkansas on February 5, 2008. This is the longest tornado path on record (1950-current) in the state.
mon06febAll DayLawrence-Morgan Counties, AL EF4 Tornado (2008)
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Per the NWS Huntsville Survey, max winds were estimated at 170 mph. This occurred in Lawrence County. The tornado
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Per the NWS Huntsville Survey, max winds were estimated at 170 mph. This occurred in Lawrence County. The tornado developed near the Pinhook Community, north of Bankhead National Forest) just after 3am CST. The tornado tracked 16.7 miles. It ended 3 miles SSE of Caddo in Morgan County at 3:20am CST.
tue07febAll DayGulf Breeze, FL F3 Tornado (1971)
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“Survivors of a tornado which wrecked the English Cove Apartments shown here and a
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“Survivors of a tornado which wrecked the English Cove Apartments shown here and a motel across the street go through the rubble looking for items not destroyed by the twister.”
During the early AM of February 7, 1971, a waterspout south of Santa Rosa Island moved northeast becoming a tornado near Navy Cove. Half of the units in a 112-unit apartment complex were destroyed near Gulf Breeze. 112 people were injured, there were no fatalities.
wed08febAll DayGrapeland, TX F2 Tornado (1935)
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A squall line moved through Texas and produced four significant (F2 or higher) tornadoes on February 8, 1935. We
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A squall line moved through Texas and produced four significant (F2 or higher) tornadoes on February 8, 1935. We take a look at the deadliest twister in this summary. It was an F2 that tracked from near Ninevah through Grapeland. Along the 24.6-mile path, 12 people were killed, and 70 others were injured. The Murray Plantation was laid to waste.
thu09febAll DayMadison County, MS F1 Tornado (1990)
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A quick-hitting F1 tornado was confirmed on February 9, 1990 in Madison County, MS. One person was killed and
fri10febAll DayLone Grove, OK EF4 Tornado (2009)
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Image of the Lone Grove Tornado extracted from the February 2009 Storm Data Publication
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10 tornadoes occurred across the Plains on February 10, 2009. The most significant tornado of the day was rated EF4. It tracked almost 37 miles with a max width of 880 yards.
fri10febAll DaySt. Louis, MO F4 Tornado (1959)
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During the early morning of February 10, 1959, an estimated F4 tornado tracked through the St. Louis Metro area.
fri10febAll DayHattiesburg, MS EF4 Tornado (2013)
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An EF4 tornado tracked 21.65 miles through parts of Lamar, Forrest and Perry Counties in Mississippi on February 10,
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An EF4 tornado tracked 21.65 miles through parts of Lamar, Forrest and Perry Counties in Mississippi on February 10, 2013. Per the NWS Survey, the tornado reached maximum intensity with winds near 170 mph just SW of Oak Grove High School in Lamar County. A brick home in a subdivision, just west of Old Highway 11 was completely leveled with all interior and exterior walls down, and a fair amount of debris was blown downstream.
sat11febAll DayTornadoes of February 11, 1887
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On February 11, 1887, at least 6 tornadoes ripped across the state of Pennsylvania during this rare February outbreak. Explore
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On February 11, 1887, at least 6 tornadoes ripped across the state of Pennsylvania during this rare February outbreak. Explore the details with this Funnel Feature by Nick Wilkes.
sat11febAll DayLa Porte, TX F3 Tornado (1950)
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This tornado moved to the NNE across the west side of La Porte. Twenty-five homes were hit. Several had significant
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This tornado moved to the NNE across the west side of La Porte. Twenty-five homes were hit. Several had significant damage and most were unroofed. A total of 200 buildings had some degree of damage.
mon13febAll Daytue14February 13-14, 2000 – SW Georgia Tornadoes
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Tornado Tracks Via NWS Tallahassee Late February 13 into early February 14, 2000,
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Late February 13 into early February 14, 2000, 3 devastating tornadoes struck portions of Southwest Georgia. Two were rated F3 and one was rated F2. There was a total of 19 fatalities, many in mobile homes. Approximately 200 injuries were reported.
tue14febAll DayTyler, TX F3 Tornado (1908)
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This summary looks back at an estimated F3 tornado from February 14, 1908. It moved 5 miles through parts
wed15febAll DayUniontown, PA EF1 Tornado – February 15, 2018
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Another view of Randy’s house. An EF1 tornado struck Uniontown, PA, on the evening
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Another view of Randy’s house.
An EF1 tornado struck Uniontown, PA, on the evening of February 15, 2018. One person was injured, and 200-300 homes were damaged or destroyed along a 2.35-mile path.
wed15febAll DayWesson-Pinola, MS EF2 Tornado (2016)
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This summary looks at an EF2 with max winds of 130 mph that crossed through parts of Copiah and
thu16febAll DayJoppa-Arab, AL F3 Tornado (1995)
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This tornado began about 3 miles west of Joppa just before 5am CT. It travelled ENE through the town,
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This tornado began about 3 miles west of Joppa just before 5am CT. It travelled ENE through the town, across Alabama Highway 69 and into Marshall County just SW of Arab. The tornado moved across the south side of Arab. It moved into the rugged terrain east of this area and dissipated at the Browns Creek Section of Guntersville Lake just north of the Diamond Community.
fri17febAll DayCottonton, AL to Roberta, GA EF2 Tornado (2008)
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Destroyed mobile home. It was unoccupied. 23 tornadoes occurred on February 17, 2008
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23 tornadoes occurred on February 17, 2008 across the Southeast. A long-track tornado (75.63 miles) moved from Russell County, AL into 5 counties in Georgia. It ended near Roberta in Crawford County.
sat18febAll DayLuthersville to Blantons Mills, GA EF2 Tornado (2009)
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A garage destroyed in Coweta County. 13 tornadoes were confirmed on February 18,
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13 tornadoes were confirmed on February 18, 2009. All but one were in the state of Georgia. This summary looks at an EF2 tornado that crossed through the southern Atlanta suburbs.
tue21febAll DayLittle Yazoo, MS, F4 Tornado – February 21, 1971
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Destruction across the heart of the Little Yazoo community. NASA Earth Resources Laboratory aerial imagery
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Destruction across the heart of the Little Yazoo community. NASA Earth Resources Laboratory aerial imagery taken February 23, 1971.
The last of the “big three” in the 1971 Delta Outbreak, this twister stayed in rural land across its 70-mile trek. It devastated the tiny community of Little Yazoo. As many as 14 people may have been killed by this relatively obscure tornado.
tue21febAll DayDelhi-Transylvania, LA (Inverness Part 1) F5 Tornado – February 21, 1971
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The annihilated Lenore property. NASA Earth Resources Laboratory aerial imagery taken February 23, 1971.
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The annihilated Lenore property. NASA Earth Resources Laboratory aerial imagery taken February 23, 1971.
This is the first of a three part series focusing on the Delhi, LA-Inverness, MS F5 tornado of February 21, 1971. This summary explores the beginning of the twister in Louisiana up to the state border with Mississippi.
wed22febAll Daythu23Central Florida Tornado Outbreak (1998)
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Video capture of the Winter Garden tornado, looking north from Windermere, about 5 miles
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Video capture of the Winter Garden tornado, looking north from Windermere, about 5 miles away. As is often the case with tornadoes at night, it only became visible once it was backlit by lightning. Via NWS Melbourne.
It was deemed “The Night of the Tornadoes” – The most deadly tornado outbreak in Florida history occurred during the nighttime hours of February 22-23, 1998. A total of 7 tornadoes swept through the central parts of the state between 1055pm EST and 230am EST. The tornadoes were unusually strong. 3 of the 7 were rated F3. 42 people were killed and over 260 were injured. 3,000 structures were damaged, 700 destroyed. This summary will look at all 7 tornadoes in the outbreak.
thu23febAll DayTuscaloosa, AL F4 Tornado (1975)
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There was heavy damage south of Tuscaloosa, several homes were leveled. In the SE part of the city, significant
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There was heavy damage south of Tuscaloosa, several homes were leveled. In the SE part of the city, significant damage occurred at the intersection of I-59 and McFarland Blvd. A new Scottish Inn Motel was destroyed. 23-year-old housekeeper Thelma Hill was killed when most of the second floor of the motel was sheared away by the tornado causing a wall to fall on her.
fri24febAll DayAlgoma-Pontotoc-Baldwyn, MS F3 Tornado (2001)
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The twister moved to the northeast moving into Pontotoc County near the Matthews area. Most of the damage was
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The twister moved to the northeast moving into Pontotoc County near the Matthews area. Most of the damage was between the communities of Algoma and Pontotoc. Approximately 360 homes, 15 businesses and 2 churches were damaged/destroyed. Per the Storm Data Publication, one of the destroyed homes was a restored antebellum plantation home listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
sat25febAll DayLuzerne-Lackawanna Counties, PA EF2 Tornado (2017)
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Example of projectile impaling exterior wall This tornado developed in Plains Township (Luzerne
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This tornado developed in Plains Township (Luzerne County) near Bald Mountain Road. It tracked a total of 12.52 miles (7.12 miles in Luzerne County and 5.40 miles in Lackawanna County).
sun26febAll DayTwo Mississippi Tornado Families (1958)
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This summary looks back at the tornadoes of February 26, 1958. The SPC database lists 14 tornadoes, half of
tue28febAll DayGlade, MS F4 Tornado (1987)
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The NWS described this as a “monstrous tornado”. It developed just after 9am CST, 2 miles south of Moselle,
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The NWS described this as a “monstrous tornado”. It developed just after 9am CST, 2 miles south of Moselle, MS. It grew rapidly and moved to the northeast at 60 mph. 10 minutes after it formed, the tornado hit the Glade Community, 3 miles SE of Laurel. At this point, the tornado was close to 2 miles wide and was producing F4 damage.
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wed01marAll DayEnterprise, AL EF4 Tornado (2007)
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An aerial view of the destroyed Enterprise High School where an EF-4 tornado touched
wed01marAll DayHarrisburg, IL EF4 Tornado (2012)
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An outbreak of 35 tornadoes occurred across 6 states on February 29, 2012. During the early morning, a squall
wed01marAll DayAmericus, GA EF3 Tornado (2007)
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39 tornadoes were confirmed on March 1, 2007. We look at a strong twister, given a rating of EF-3
fri03marAll DayBeauregard-Smiths Station (AL)-Talbotton (GA) EF4 Tornado (2019)
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A long-track killer tornado moved 68.04 miles through portions of Alabama and Georgia on this day in 2019. 23
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A long-track killer tornado moved 68.04 miles through portions of Alabama and Georgia on this day in 2019. 23 were killed in Lee County, AL. A total of 40 tornadoes were confirmed and the Beauregard/Smiths Station/Talbotton tornado was the strongest with a rating of EF4. This was the first violent tornado to hit Lee County, AL since March 20, 1875.
fri03marAll Day“The Candlestick Park” F5 Tornado (1966)
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Candlestick Park Shopping Center sign. Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Hugh W. Shankle
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Candlestick Park Shopping Center sign. Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Hugh W. Shankle Collection
It is known as the “Candlestick Park” tornado, named after a shopping center in south Jackson, MS which was completely destroyed. Per the SPC, the path length was 202.5 miles. It moved through portions of MS and then into AL. The max width was 900 yards. There were 518 injuries and 58 fatalities reported. 57 deaths in MS and 1 in AL.
sat04marAll DayArrowsmith to Hoopeston, IL F1 Tornado (1961)
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One of 3 tornadoes to moved through parts of Illinois on March 4, 1961. It was given a rating
sun05marAll DayBessemer, AL F4 Tornado (1963)
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This tornado hit in the extreme SW part of Bessemer, AL and then moved through the downtown area. It
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mon06marAll DayMarion, IN F4 Tornado (1956)
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A strong tornado moved through parts of Grant County, IN and the town of Marion on March 6, 1956.
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A strong tornado moved through parts of Grant County, IN and the town of Marion on March 6, 1956. The SPC has a path length of 1.9 miles but the Climatological Data National Summary (CDNS) has a path closer to 3.5 miles. It moved through the western and northern parts of Marion and then out into open country.
wed08marAll DayFayetteville, IN EF3 Tornado (2009)
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26 tornadoes occurred on March 7, 2009. The strongest was given a rating of EF3. It was a quick-hitting
thu09marAll DayMurphy, MS F4 Tornado (1992)
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An F4 tornado was confirmed on March 9, 1992. It moved almost 20 miles through parts of Sharkey, Washington
fri10marAll DayZero-Vimville, MS F3 Tornado (1992)
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This late night tornado developed along Highway 11, 1 mile south of Savoy or about 8 miles SSW of
fri10marAll DayWoodbury to Farmingdale, NJ F1 Tornado (1964)
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This summary looks at a tornado that developed along a squall line in parts of New Jersey during the
sat11marAll DayCullman County, AL F4 Tornado (1963)
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This summary looks at the strongest tornado that occurred on March 11, 1963. It moved across portions of Cullman
sat11marAll DayMorristown to Connersville to Brownsville, IN F2 Tornado (1955)
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5 tornadoes are listed in the SPC database for March 11, 1955. Three were in Indiana and two were
sat11marAll DaySte. Genevieve County, MO to Perry County, IL F3 Tornado (2006)
sun12marAll DayBowie County, TX F4 Tornado (1971)
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10 tornadoes were recorded on March 12, 1971. 4 were given a rating of F3. This summary looks at
mon13marAll DayMarch 13, 1990 Tornado Outbreak – Overview
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Map of tornadoes that occurred during the March 13th 1990 tornado outbreak via NWS
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March of 1990 was extremely active with a total of 86 tornadoes occurring. 78 of them during the period of March 11 through March 15th. The most active day: March 13.
mon13marAll DayHesston-Goessel, KS F5 Tornadoes (1990)
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Per the March 1990, Storm Data Publication, “The “Hesston” thunderstorm complex produced at least four tornadoes totaling nearly 120
mon13marAll DayPrairieburg-Worthington, IA F4 Tornado (1990)
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Per the SPC Database, 14 tornadoes occurred on March 13, 1990 in the state of Iowa. The strongest, an
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mon13marAll DayRed Cloud to Schuyler, NE F4 Tornado (1990)
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Image from the Lawrence Locomotive from the NWS Hasting Summary Per the SPC
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Per the SPC Database, 15 tornadoes touched down in the state of Nebraska on March 13, 1990. The strongest, an F4, traveled from 3 miles south of Red Cloud in Webster County and lifted 3 miles East of Schuyler in Colfax County. The max width was 440 yards. There were 8 reported injuries.
tue14marAll DayAtlanta, GA EF2 Tornado (2008)
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Cotton Mill Lofts. Roof was removed by the tornado and portions of the top
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Cotton Mill Lofts. Roof was removed by the tornado and portions of the top floors collapsed all the way to the basement.
An isolated supercell developed just northwest of Atlanta, GA during the evening of March 14, 2008. As the storm moved into the city, it produced a tornado that caused damage on a 6.25 mile path from west of the World Congress Center in Fulton County to south of I-20 in Dekalb County.
wed15marAll DayGirard KS to Osceola, MO F3 Tornado (1982)
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This was one of the strongest tornadoes of an outbreak of 23 that occurred during the evening of March
thu16marAll DayNash, OK to Geuda Springs, KS Tornado Family (1965)
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The SPC Database lists 9 tornadoes on March 16, 1965 including a long-track F4. This tornado is listed with
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The SPC Database lists 9 tornadoes on March 16, 1965 including a long-track F4. This tornado is listed with a path of 82.7 miles through parts of Grant, Kay Counties in Oklahoma and Sumner, Cowley Counties in Kansas. After digging into the Storm Data entry and Significant Tornadoes by Thomas Grazulis, it would appear this was more than likely not a single path.
fri17marAll DayVenice, FL F3 Tornado (1985)
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Four tornadoes were reported in the state of Florida on March 1, 1985. The strongest occurred early in the AM.
sun19marAll DayAn F2 (possibly F3) in Portland, TN (1963)
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This summary looks at a tornado that zipped through parts of Robertson and Sumner Counties in Tennessee. It moved
mon20marAll DayCasner to Danville, IL F4 Tornado (1976)
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Per the SPC Database, 48 tornadoes occurred on March 20, 1976. Three were rated F4. In this summary, we
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Per the SPC Database, 48 tornadoes occurred on March 20, 1976. Three were rated F4. In this summary, we will look at the first F4 of the day. It occurred during the early afternoon in Macon, Piatt, Champaign and Vermillion Counties in Illinois. The path length was 63.7 miles and the max width 800 yards. There were 18 reported injuries.
tue21marAll DayJudsonia, AR F4 Tornado (1952)
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A tornado outbreak occurred on March 21, 1952. Officially, the SPC lists 27 tornadoes with 10 given a rating
wed22marAll DayMassey to Redstone Arsenal, AL F4 Tornado (1952)
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This narrative will look into the details of the strongest tornado that occurred on this day. It was given
thu23marAll DayLea County, NM EF2 Tornado (2007)
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Image provided to NWS by Jim Morrison. 18 tornadoes were confirmed across parts
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18 tornadoes were confirmed across parts of Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico on March 23, 2007. 10 were in New Mexico. This summary looks at a tornado rated EF2 that moved 8.36 miles through parts of Lea County.
fri24marAll DayThe Governor’s Tornado (1975)
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It is called the “Governor’s Tornado.” The twister moved 14.8 miles through parts of Fulton County, GA on March
sat25marAll DayTexas County, MO F4 Tornado (1954)
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A tornado, given a rating of F4, traveled 12.1 miles through parts of Texas County, MO on this day
sun26marAll DaySpiro, OK F5 Tornado (1976)
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[Photograph 2012.201.B1215.0773] hosted by The Gateway to Oklahoma History Photograph used for a story
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[Photograph 2012.201.B1215.0773] hosted by The Gateway to Oklahoma History Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: “A battered foundation is all that remains of the John Trout home in Spiro after a tornado ripped it apart Friday.”
Per the SPC database, 17 tornadoes occurred on March 26, 1976. Two were rated F4 (1 in OK, 1 in MS). At 328pm CT, a tornado that would be rated officially F5 traveled 11.9 miles through parts of LeFlore County, OK. There were 64 injuries and 2 fatalities reported. Tremendous damage occurred in and around the town of Spiro.
mon27marAll DayPiedmont, AL F4 Tornado (Goshen United Methodist Church) (1994)
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The tornado that struck the Goshen United Methodist Church This summary will review
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This summary will review the most deadly tornado of the Palm Sunday Outbreak of March 27, 1994 (and the deadliest for 1994). An F4 moved 50 miles through St. Clair, Calhoun and Cherokee Counties in Alabama and lifted just over the Georgia state line in Floyd County.
tue28marAll DayWarren, AR F4 Tornado (1975)
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Per the SPC Database, 7 tornadoes occurred on March 28, 1975. The strongest, given a rating of F4, is
wed29marAll DayThe March 29, 1998 Minnesota Tornadoes
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An aerial view of the town of Comfrey, in South Central Minnesota after being
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An aerial view of the town of Comfrey, in South Central Minnesota after being hit by an F4 tornado (Image extracted from Storm Data)
16 tornadoes occurred on this day in 1998. 2 in Wisconsin (both rated F0) and 14 in the state of Minnesota. This was the largest March occurrence of tornadoes in the state of Minnesota on record. Per the NWS Twin Cities, prior to 1998, there were only 7 tornadoes known to have hit the state in March.
thu30marAll DayTwo Oklahoma EF2s (2016)
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~7:29pm CT: The tornado was visible from the NWS Tulsa office as it passed
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~7:29pm CT: The tornado was visible from the NWS Tulsa office as it passed just North of the Tulsa International airport. Photo Credit: NWS Tulsa
Per the SPC Database, 7 tornadoes occurred on this day in 2016. One in KS, 2 in Arkansas and 4 in Oklahoma. The strongest tornadoes of the day were rated EF2 and were found in Eastern OK. This summary will take a look at those 2-EF2s, one of which moved through the northern parts of Tulsa.
fri31marAll DayConyers-Abbeville Tornadoes (1973)
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From Fujita’s paper Guest writer Nick Wilkes digs into 2 (or maybe 3)
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Guest writer Nick Wilkes digs into 2 (or maybe 3) significant tornadoes that occurred in Georgia and South Carolina on March 31, 1973.
fri31marAll DayHill County, TX F4 Tornado (1959)
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Nine tornadoes occurred on March 31, 1959. 6 were in Oklahoma, 2 in Texas and 1 in Arkansas. One
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sat01aprAll DayCoatesville, VA F3 Tornado (1998)
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Destroyed home of John and Sheila Giles in Coatesville. Damage path ranged from
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Damage path ranged from about 200 yards wide to near one quarter of a mile wide at its widest. The most significant structural damage occurred to two homes east of Coatesville. One home was completely destroyed and another severely damaged.
sun02aprAll DayParis, TX F4 Tornado (1982)
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The deadliest tornado of the April 2, 1982 outbreak was an F4 that traveled 23 miles through parts of
sun02aprAll DayThe April 2, 1982 Tornado Outbreak – Overview
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Outbreak map via Storm Data An outbreak of 56 tornadoes across 11 states
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An outbreak of 56 tornadoes across 11 states occurred on this day in 1982. (Note: the SPC database has 55 tornadoes listed. Storm Data in their summary of the event states there were 56 tornadoes).
sun02aprAll DayChoctaw/McCurtain County, OK F5 Tornado (1982)
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The strongest tornado of the April 2, 1982 tornado outbreak was rated F5 The path length was 53 miles.
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The strongest tornado of the April 2, 1982 tornado outbreak was rated F5 The path length was 53 miles. The tornado max width was 1.5 miles (that was near Golden). Per the NWS Norman, “The physical state of this tornado varied as it morphed between multiple vortex and solid funnel phases during its lifetime.”
mon03aprAll DayThe Xenia, OH F5 Tornado (1974)
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The Xenia Tornado. Photo taken from the Greene Memorial Hospital by Fred Stewart.
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The deadliest tornado of the April 3-4, 1974 outbreak was the F5 that hit Xenia, OH. Per the SPC, it continues to be in the top 10 of costliest tornadoes on record. Per Thomas Grazulis in Significant Tornadoes, “This was the most publicized tornado of the day and perhaps the most well-studied tornado in history, from a wind-engineering perspective.”
mon03aprAll Daytue04The April 3-4, 1974 Super Outbreak – Overview
tue04aprAll DaySmithfield, AL F5 Tornado (1977)
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It was a powerful F5 tornado that moved 14.7 miles through parts of Jefferson County, AL on this day
wed05aprAll DayTupelo, MS F5 Tornado (1936)
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It is the 4th deadliest tornado in US History. Officially 216 deaths on record The Tupelo, MS F5 of
wed05aprAll DayWestboro to Northboro F4 Tornado (1954)
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Per the SPC, 9 tornadoes occurred on April 5, 1954 all in KS, MO and IA. The strongest for
thu06aprAll DayGrayson & Fannin County, TX F3 Tornado (1955)
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Eight F3 tornadoes have occurred on April 6 (1950-2016). We are looking at one of those in this summary
thu06aprAll DayGainesville, GA Tornadoes (1936)
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This summary looks back at a devastating event in Gainesville, GA on April 6, 1936. Per Thomas Grazulis: The
fri07aprAll DayHamilton & Polk Counties, NE F4 Tornado (1978)
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We look back to April 7, 1978 in this summary. A tornado traveled 31.2 miles through parts of Hamilton
fri07aprAll DayGoodlettsville-Gallatin, TN F3 Tornado (2006)
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Tornado in Gallatin, TN 47 tornadoes were confirmed on April 7, 2006. The
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47 tornadoes were confirmed on April 7, 2006. The deadliest crossed through parts of Davidson and Sumner Counties in TN. It was given a rating of F3. There were 128 injuries and 7 fatalities.
sat08aprAll DayOak Grove, AL F5 Tornado (1998)
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In this summary, we explore the F5 that began in rural sections of Eastern Tuscaloosa County, 1.5 miles east
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In this summary, we explore the F5 that began in rural sections of Eastern Tuscaloosa County, 1.5 miles east of the Warrior River. The tornado moved through mainly unpopulated areas in Eastern Tuscaloosa County and into extreme SW Jefferson County. The first major area hit was the Oak Grove Community. 3 deaths occurred in a mobile home and the Oak Grove School was destroyed.
sun09aprAll DayBlue Ash, OH F4 Tornado (1999)
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9 tornadoes were confirmed on April 9, 1999. Most were in Indiana and Ohio but there was an F1
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9 tornadoes were confirmed on April 9, 1999. Most were in Indiana and Ohio but there was an F1 in Spotsylvania County, VA. The strongest tornado for the day is the subject of this summary. It was an F4 that traveled 10 miles through parts of Hamilton and Warren Counties in OH. There were 65 injuries and 4 fatalities reported.
mon10aprAll DayMurfreesboro, TN EF4 Tornado (2009)
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A view of ITNOLAP Pallet and Crating after the storm. Aerial imagery provided by Rutherford
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A view of ITNOLAP Pallet and Crating after the storm. Aerial imagery provided by Rutherford County GIS.
A substantial tornado outbreak swept across portions of the South throughout April 10, 2009. The strongest was an EF4 that rolled through the northern side of Murfreesboro. This summary provides a detailed analysis of the damage and documents the personal stories of those who lived through it.
mon10aprAll DayThe Wichita Falls F4 “Terrible Tuesday” Tornado
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View looking southwest at the approaching tornado from the roof of Bethania Hospital in
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View looking southwest at the approaching tornado from the roof of Bethania Hospital in Wichita Falls, Texas. © Troy Glover
The Red River Valley Tornado Outbreak, one of the most significant outbreaks on record for this region, occurred on April 10, 1979. Per the SPC Database, 25 tornadoes occurred mainly in TX and OK with one lone tornado in KS. The focus of this summary will be on one of the tornadoes that occurred during this outbreak and one of the most devastating tornadoes in history: The Wichita Falls F4 Tornado.
tue11aprAll DayRussiaville/Alto/Kokomo/Greentown/Marion F4 Tornado (1965)
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Alto The focus of this summary will be on one of 10 tornadoes
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The focus of this summary will be on one of 10 tornadoes to hit the state of Indiana during the April 11 1965 Palm Sunday Outbreak.
wed12aprAll DayAnderson County, KS F4 Tornado (1964)
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Per the SPC, 19 tornadoes occurred on April 12, 1964. There were 2 rated F4: One in Page County,
thu13aprAll DayGulfport, MS F3 Tornado (1980)
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An F3 tornado traveled 15.9 miles through parts of Harrison County, MS on this day in 1980. The max
fri14aprAll DayKanopolis Lake, KS EF4 Tornado (2012)
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5 miles west of Marquette. Picture by Will Campbell via NWS summary. Per
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Per the SPC, 83 tornadoes occurred on April 14, 2012. Just over half of them (42) were in the state of KS. The strongest tornado for the day was one of the 42: It was an EF4 that traveled through parts of Rice, Ellsworth, McPherson and Saline Counties. Total path length was 50.28 miles.
sun16aprAll DayManila, AR F4 Tornado (1998)
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A two-day tornado outbreak occurred April 15-16, 1998. A total of 61 tornadoes were recorded by the Storm Prediction
mon17aprAll DayKankakee Co., IL and NW Indiana F4 Tornado (1963)
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An F4 tornado traveled 70 miles from NW of Essex, IL to just west of Medaryville, IN on this
tue18aprAll DayTexas Panhandle F4: Vigo Park to Clarendon to McLean (1970)
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This massive twister tracked 65 miles through parts of Swisher, Briscoe, Armstrong, Donley and Gray Counties. This tornado had
wed19aprAll DayThe Greenwood Arkansas F4 Tornado (1968)
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It lasted 4 minutes. An F4 tornado tore through the heart of Greenwood, AR on April 19, 1968. Total
thu20aprAll DayAda, OK F3 Tornado (1973)
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A bit after midnight on April 20, 1973, an F3 tornado moved through parts of Pontotoc County, OK including
fri21aprAll DayBelvidere, Lake Zurich, and Oak Lawn, IL F4 Tornadoes (1967)
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Belvidere Tornado Memorial via Boone County Journal An outbreak of tornadoes occurred on
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An outbreak of tornadoes occurred on April 21, 1967 across parts of the Midwest states. Per The Storm Prediction Center, there were 46 tornadoes. 5 were given a rating of F4: 1 in MO, 1 in MI and 3 in IL. This summary will focus on the 3 Illinois F4s. It is considered Northern Illinois’ Worst Tornado Disaster.
fri21aprAll DayHoisington, KS F4 Tornado (2001)
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A tornado given a rating of F4 crossed 5 miles through parts of Barton County, KS. The tornado developed
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A tornado given a rating of F4 crossed 5 miles through parts of Barton County, KS. The tornado developed 1 mile SW of Hoisington. It rapidly intensified as it entered the west side of town climbing to F4 intensity within minutes. Per the NWS summary, “while crossing northwest Hoisington, the tornado inflicted a path about 2 miles long and about 2 blocks wide of almost complete destruction.”
sat22aprAll DaySt. Louis EF4 Tornado (2011)
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EF3/EF4 damage at Harmann Estates via Fred H. Glass of NWS St. Louis
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Per the SPC Database, 20 tornadoes occurred on April 22, 2011. The strongest, an EF4 hit parts of the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. It reached maximum intensity as it tracked through the community of Bridgeton, just west of Lambert St. Louis International Airport, in St. Louis County.
sun23aprAll DayWheelersburg, OH F5 Tornado (1968)
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Ohio National Guardsmen stand guard over a house that had been leveled by a
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mon24aprAll DayTallulah, LA Across Yazoo City to NE Mississippi Long Track EF4 (2010)
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Damage in Yazoo City, MS from EF4. Front cover of Storm Data April 2010.
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During the midday hours of April 24, 2010, a destructive long track tornado made a 149 mile journey across 1 parish in Louisiana and 8 Counties in MS. It formed just south of I-20 west of Tallulah in Madish Parish, LA and dissipated 5 miles north of Sturgis, MS in Okitebbah County. Actual time on the ground: 2 hours and 44 minutes.
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Summary map from the April 25-28, 2011 Super Outbreak via U.S. Tornadoes. 362 Confirmed Tornadoes.
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Summary map from the April 25-28, 2011 Super Outbreak via U.S. Tornadoes.
362 Confirmed Tornadoes. 4 Rated EF5. 12 Rated EF4. 21 Rated EF3. 207 Tornadoes on April 27. Most ever in a 24-hour period. 324 Fatalities. Over 3100 Injuries.Estimated $12 Billion In Damage. This overview contains links to the 22 FREE summaries and 8 PREMIUM Summaries we have written about different events from the outbreak. We also have covered extensively in a series of PREMIUM articles details for the following tornado events: Hackleburg, Ringgold, Smithville and Tuscaloosa. Links are also included for 7 Funnel Features, write-ups from meteorologists, chasers and survivors describing in their own words how they remember the outbreak.
tue25aprAll DayArkansas Tornadoes of April 25, 2011
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Damage in the vicinity of Blacks Lake Number Two, in the Black Oak Ranch Estates. Image
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Damage in the vicinity of Blacks Lake Number Two, in the Black Oak Ranch Estates. Image via Arkansas Forestry Commission.
The April 25-28, 2011 Super Outbreak started on an active note for the state of Arkansas. Eighteen tornadoes occurred across the state on April 25. We take an in-depth look at four of these, two of which caused fatalities.
tue25aprAll DayLancaster, TX F4 Tornado (1994)
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A quick-hitting F4 tornado moved 6 miles across parts of Dallas County, TX on this day in 1994. 80%
wed26aprAll DayGroesbeck, TX EF1 Tornado - April 26, 2011
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Radar snapshot at 635pm CT via GR2Analyst. During the April 25-28, 2011 Super Outbreak,
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Radar snapshot at 635pm CT via GR2Analyst.
During the April 25-28, 2011 Super Outbreak, 34 tornadoes occurred in Texas. Most of the tornadoes produced damage in the EF0 range. Two were rated EF2. The remaining twisters caused EF1 damage. This summary explores one of the EF1 tornadoes that struck Groesbeck, TX.
wed26aprAll DayThe Wichita-Andover, KS F5 Tornado (1991)
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Andover Tornado via NWS Summary The topic of our summary: a long track,
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The topic of our summary: a long track, well documented event: The Wichita-Andover, KS F5 Tornado. It was the 3rd in a family of 4 tornadoes that pushed through South Central KS during the Plains Tornado Outbreak of April 26, 1991.
thu27aprAll DayGreat Smoky Mountains, TN Tornadoes – April 27, 2011
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A view of damage to the south shore of Lake Chilhowee through Google Earth. Imagery
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A view of damage to the south shore of Lake Chilhowee through Google Earth. Imagery from April 12, 2013.
The 2011 Super Outbreak reached far beyond populated areas into the wilderness. Deep in the Great Smoky Mountains, five tornadoes occurred on April 27 within five hours. These twisters repeatedly pounded areas of the Cherokee National Forest and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, tearing large chunks of forest from mountains and shutting down trails for months. This is a premium summary! Check out our membership plans here to read about this event!
thu27aprAll DayLouin/Enterprise, MS – Yantley/Faunsdale, AL EF4 Tornado – April 27, 2011
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Devastation in the Mississippi portion of the track. Image from the NWS Jackson. This
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Devastation in the Mississippi portion of the track. Image from the NWS Jackson.
This violent tornado was one of the longest tracked of the Super Outbreak, traveling over 130 miles through parts of Mississippi and Alabama. Many rural homes were leveled with EF4 damage occurring near Louin and Enterprise, MS. Seven people were killed. Read this premium summary by becoming a member here!
thu27aprAll DayHalifax County, VA EF2 Tornado – April 27, 2011
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Ground level picture of what remained of a mobile home’s foundation, on Liberty Road (Virginia Department
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Ground level picture of what remained of a mobile home’s foundation, on Liberty Road (Virginia Department of Emergency Management).
A tornado skipped through north-central Halifax County, VA, crossing into extreme western Charlotte County. It remained in rural areas but caused major damage along Liberty Road near Nathalie. One person was killed, and seven others were injured as the tornado decimated three trailers.
thu27aprAll DayHubbertville, AL EF3 Tornado – April 27, 2011
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Damage to the EF3 rated home from the DAT. During the afternoon of April
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Damage to the EF3 rated home from the DAT.
During the afternoon of April 27, 2011, an intense tornado moved close to 8 miles in 8 minutes across parts of Fayette County, AL. EF3 damage was found at a home along County Road 49 north of Hubbertville.
thu27aprAll DayVaughn-Sunny Side, GA EF3 Tornado – April 27-28, 2011
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An aerial image of Vaughn (NWS Peachtree City). Just before midnight on April 27,
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An aerial image of Vaughn (NWS Peachtree City).
Just before midnight on April 27, 2011, an intense EF3 tornado moved through central Georgia. The small community of Vaughn, GA was destroyed. Sadly two people were killed and at least 12 others were injured.
thu27aprAll DaySawyerville-Eoline, AL EF3 Tornado – April 27, 2011
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Cars strewn about by the tornado. Image from the NWS Birmingham. An intense tornado tracked
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Cars strewn about by the tornado. Image from the NWS Birmingham.
An intense tornado tracked for nearly 77 miles across Central Alabama, causing significant damage in the small towns of Sawyerville and Eoline. This event was overshadowed by others in the area. Dozens of rural homes were decimated, and remarkable vegetation damage occurred. Tragically seven people were killed, and 52 were injured.
thu27aprAll DayOverview of the Hackleburg-Harvest-Huntland AL-TN Tornadoes of April 27, 2011
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April 27, 2011, featured many uniquely violent and powerful tornadoes. However, one stands out above all others: Hackleburg. It produced
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April 27, 2011, featured many uniquely violent and powerful tornadoes. However, one stands out above all others: Hackleburg. It produced one of the largest swaths of violent damage ever documented and, at the time, killed more people than any other single tornado since 1955. This free overview page provides basic statistical information on the event. This page also connects the five Premium summaries documenting the track and tells the personal stories of those affected by this major tornado event.
thu27aprAll DayBelmont, MS EF2 Tornado – April 27, 2011
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A Red Bud Supply building that was destroyed. One of the more obscure early
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A Red Bud Supply building that was destroyed.
One of the more obscure early morning tornadoes of April 27, 2011, tore through the community of Belmont, MS. Striking in the dead of night, it caught many residents completely off guard.
thu27aprAll DayOverview of the Smithville-Hodges, MS-AL EF5 Tornado of April 27, 2011
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An SUV that was bent into a C-shape. Image from MEMA. One of the
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An SUV that was bent into a C-shape. Image from MEMA.
One of the most violent tornadoes in recorded human history tore through several communities in Mississippi and Alabama. Twenty-three were killed, and roughly 61 injured. The human impacts were horrific, and the damage inconceivable. There are two summaries detailing the event. One focuses on the Smithville, MS side. The second examines the portion in Alabama, which principally affected the communities of Shottsville and Hodges. Beyond connecting the two summaries, this overview page also features track maps and discrepancies.
thu27aprAll DayNewton, MS EF3 Tornado – April 27, 2011
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Damage to the guardrails of a precast concrete highway bridge. The chipping probably occurred when the
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Damage to the guardrails of a precast concrete highway bridge. The chipping probably occurred when the decking slabs were slightly lifted, causing the concrete guardrail joints to fracture.
In most aspects, this was a fairly typical Dixie Alley twister. However, it produced extremely unusual damage to a precast concrete highway bridge. So, we decided to delve into this event to highlight that feat.
thu27aprAll DayOxford, MS EF3 Tornado – April 27, 2011
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A car that was crushed in Pine Flat. Note the flattened and debarked forest in the
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A car that was crushed in Pine Flat. Note the flattened and debarked forest in the background. Image from the North Central MS Medical Reserve Corps.
The farthest northwest EF3 tornado in the Super Outbreak, this obscure event caused major destruction in areas south and east of Oxford. The hardest-hit area was the community of Pine Flat.
thu27aprAll DayOverview of the Tuscaloosa-Birmingham EF4 Tornado – April 27, 2011
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The tornado as it was tearing apart a scrap yard on the western side of
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The tornado as it was tearing apart a scrap yard on the western side of Interstate 359 in Tuscaloosa. Image taken by Mike Wilhelm and provided by James Spann.
This is an overview of the Tuscaloosa-Birmingham tornado. There are few, if any twisters in modern history more infamous than this one. Cutting a gash through both the Tuscaloosa and Birmingham metro areas, it was the face of the 2011 Tornado Super Outbreak. The number of people affected was staggering, as was the toll; 72 direct and indirect fatalities, and at least 1,900 injured. Monetary costs were estimated at $2.4 billion. This overview is a free summary but the 10 part series covering the details of the event are accessible via our membership plan. Become a member here!
thu27aprAll DayOverview of the Ringgold-Apison-Cleveland, GA-TN, EF4 Tornado - April 27, 2011
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Trees are almost completely debarked at top in the background. Formerly healthy shrubs are also
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Trees are almost completely debarked at top in the background. Formerly healthy shrubs are also stripped and debarked. Image from Alvin Cummings.
An extremely powerful tornado moved through the communities of Ringgold, Apison, and Cleveland during the evening of April 27, 2011. One of the most violent tornadoes to ever hit the area, this monster took the lives of 24 people and injured roughly 667. In order to fully tell the stories of the places affected and how they dealt with the disaster, the track has been divided into two summaries. This overview is FREE. The detailed summaries are a part of our membership plan.
thu27aprAll DayAnchor-Okolona-Chapel Grove-Wren, MS EF3 Tornado – April 27, 2011
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A photo of the tornado around this time. Image from Linda Griffin at the Chickasaw Emergency
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A photo of the tornado around this time. Image from Linda Griffin at the Chickasaw Emergency Management.
This was the predecessor to the infamous Smithville tornado. The areas damaged by this twister received very little attention, and no complete survey was made of the track by the National Weather Service (NWS). We dug deep into both the stories and the damage. What we found was astounding.
thu27aprAll DayCoaling, AL EF3 Tornado – April 27, 2011
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All walls collapsed. Off Jack Lunceford Drive north of Coaling. Via NWS Birmingham. The early
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All walls collapsed. Off Jack Lunceford Drive north of Coaling. Via NWS Birmingham.
The early AM twisters of April 27, 2011 are sometimes called “the forgotten tornadoes.” The events of that morning are often overshadowed by the devastating twisters later in the day. This summary looks at one of those intense AM tornadoes near Coaling, AL.
thu27aprAll DayPine Log, GA EF3 Tornado – April 27, 2011
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An aerial photo showing the violent damage in the Crowe Springs area. Image via NWS Peachtree
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An aerial photo showing the violent damage in the Crowe Springs area. Image via NWS Peachtree City.
This intense tornado tore apart neighborhoods across a 32-mile track in Georgia. Multiple two-story homes were wiped from their foundations, and 26 people were injured.
thu27aprAll DayPhiladelphia, MS EF5 Tornado – April 27, 2011
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The field that was torn apart. One of the most meteorologically infamous tornadoes on
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The field that was torn apart.
One of the most meteorologically infamous tornadoes on April 27, 2011, was an EF5 that tracked through four Mississippi counties. While not producing the amount of damage and loss of life the other EF5s of that day did, it caused the most extreme ground scouring ever documented. Read this premium summary by becoming a member here!
thu27aprAll DayPitts Gap-New Harmony, TN EF4 Tornado – April 27, 2011
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Extreme damage in the Pitts Gap community. Image from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.
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Extreme damage in the Pitts Gap community. Image from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.
A violent tornado devastated the Pitts Gap and New Harmony communities late on April 27, 2011. The furthest north-tracking EF4+ tornado in the Super Outbreak changed the lives of some rural residents forever. Read this premium summary by becoming a member here!
thu27aprAll DayBlaine, MS EF2 Tornado – April 27, 2011
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The frame of a mobile home that was completely wrapped around a tree. Image from NWS
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The frame of a mobile home that was completely wrapped around a tree. Image from NWS Jackson.
This was the first of many strong twisters in Mississippi on April 27th. It was unusually powerful for a Quasi Linear Convective System (QLCS) and caused significant damage in and around the tiny community of Blaine.
thu27aprAll DayLake Martin, AL EF4 Tornado – April 27, 2011
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A view of the tornado damage across a peninsula in western-central portions of Lake Martin.
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A view of the tornado damage across a peninsula in western-central portions of Lake Martin. The view is looking to the northeast. There were two fatalities in one of the destroyed homes at bottom. Image created using USGS/Atlantic Group aerial imagery and Google Earth. Aerial imagery taken May 1, 2011.
The Lake Martin tornado was the southeasternmost violent of the Super Outbreak and the last significant tornado to strike Alabama on April 27. In addition, it spent almost four total miles directly on Lake Martin – the largest cumulative distance over water of any violent tornado in the 2011 Super Outbreak. Tragically, this tornado was also a killer and left a striking scar across a beautiful part of east-central Alabama. Read this premium summary by becoming a member here!
thu27aprAll DayRainsville, AL – Rising Fawn, GA EF5 – April 27, 2011
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A tattered American flag still standing amidst the wreckage. Image from Jennifer Brown. The
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A tattered American flag still standing amidst the wreckage. Image from Jennifer Brown.
The northeastern corner of Alabama was one of the hardest-hit areas in the 2011 Super Outbreak, with four killer tornadoes striking within just 20 miles of each other. One of these was an extremely powerful EF5 that blasted through portions of Rainsville, Sylvania, Henagar, and Ider. It took 25 lives and injured roughly 200 more. The damage this tornado produced was incredible and the loss horrific. However, the stories of humanity that came out of this tragedy were even more amazing. Read this premium summary by becoming a member here!
thu27aprAll DayBridgeport, AL – Haletown, TN EF4 Tornado – April 27, 2011
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Cars strewn about by the tornado. Image from the NWS Birmingham. A violent tornado tracked
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Cars strewn about by the tornado. Image from the NWS Birmingham.
A violent tornado tracked for just over 30 miles across northeastern Alabama and into southern Tennessee. The hardest-hit area was near Bridgeport, AL. EF4 damage occurred there, as several homes were leveled. Sadly a 13-year-old boy was killed, and several other people were injured in another forgotten event of the Super Outbreak.
thu27aprAll DayHaleyville, AL EF3 Tornado - April 27, 2011
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Substantial debarking of hardwood trees near a home that was swept away. Image from the
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Substantial debarking of hardwood trees near a home that was swept away. Image from the NWS Birmingham.
This was the third EF3+ tornado to strike Marion County, AL, in two hours on April 27, 2011. It caused major damage and injuries in the town of Haleyville and surrounding areas. Check out this premium summary by becoming a member here!
fri28aprAll DayGlade Spring, VA EF3 Tornado - April 28, 2011
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Expansive damage to homes along Stagecoach road. Image from VDEM. One of the worst
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Expansive damage to homes along Stagecoach road. Image from VDEM.
One of the worst tornadoes in Virginia history tore through the Appalachian Mountains and a thriving country town. At a maximum width of 2,320 yards (1.32 miles), it is by far the widest the state has ever seen and wreaked havoc across a 24-mile path. More than a remarkable meteorological event for the region, this twister reshaped hundreds of lives, particularly in the community of Glade Spring.
fri28aprAll DayFulks Run-Basye, VA EF2 Tornado- April 28, 2011
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An aerial view of the Shamburg Farm (Shenandoah County Dept of Fire and Rescue)
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An aerial view of the Shamburg Farm (Shenandoah County Dept of Fire and Rescue)
During the early morning hours of April 28, 2011, five tornadoes ripped across the Shenandoah Valley. This summary looks at the strongest, an EF2, that snaked along a 37.6 mile path across Rockingham and Shenandoah Counties. It caused heavy damage near Basye and injured two people. Read this premium summary by becoming a member here!
fri28aprAll DayRoundtop Ski Resort, PA EF2 Tornado – April 28, 2011
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The downed metal truss tower on Pinetown Road, via Storm Data Publication. Seven tornadoes
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The downed metal truss tower on Pinetown Road, via Storm Data Publication.
Seven tornadoes were confirmed during the April 25-28 Super Outbreak in Pennsylvania. This summary looks at the strongest one, an EF2 with peak wind speeds estimated at 130 mph. It hit the Roundtop Ski Resort in York County.
fri28aprAll DayBarnesville, GA EF3 Tornado – April 28, 2011
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A haunting image of a photo still embedded in a torn apart tree roughly two
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A haunting image of a photo still embedded in a torn apart tree roughly two and a half weeks after the tornado hit. Image from John Stallings.
This monster tornado was the final EF3+ of the 2011 Super Outbreak and one of the most extreme twisters in Georgia history. But, beyond the extraordinary damage, this is also a story about the remarkable people and communities who faced and surmounted a terrible disaster.
fri28aprAll DayPharsalia, NY EF2 Tornado - April 28, 2011
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Severe tree damage in the New Michigan State Forest (NWS Binghamton). This summary delves
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Severe tree damage in the New Michigan State Forest (NWS Binghamton).
This summary delves into the strongest of the nine tornadoes that hit New York during the April 25-28th Super Outbreak. This EF2 tornado leveled a large section of the New Michigan State Forest near Pharsalia.
fri28aprAll DayLa Plata, MD F4 Tornado (2002)
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Front of the April 2002 Storm Data Publication. Just east of La Plata, this
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Front of the April 2002 Storm Data Publication. Just east of La Plata, this block and brick foundation home was destroyed. Seven people were inside and all survived.
This summary looks at the devastating La Plata, MD tornado of April 28, 2002. We explore the damage details of this historic tornado along with path discrepancies and the rating controversy.