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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 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.
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.
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.
october
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.
sun22octAll DayHarrison County, TX F3 (F2?) Tornado (1972)
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The SPC Database lists 3 tornadoes on October 22, 1972. We look at one of those in this summary.
mon23octAll DayMaryville, MO F2 Tornado (1934)
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This tornado moved NE from 4 miles SW of Maryville, MO. It crossed through town and hit a depression-era
tue24octAll DayColbert and Lawrence Counties, AL F3 Tornado (1967)
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This F3 tracked 15 miles through parts of Colbert and Lawrence Counties in Alabama. There were 3 injuries. One
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This F3 tracked 15 miles through parts of Colbert and Lawrence Counties in Alabama. There were 3 injuries. One injury occurred when Jesse McQuire was lifted out of his house and dropped 200 feet away INTO another house. The house he was dropped into was destroyed but a dozen eggs were found in the kitchen with nary a crack.
thu26octAll DayHamburg, AR F4 Tornado (1941)
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This summary looks back at an estimated F4 tornado from October 26, 1941. It crossed through parts of Ashley
fri27octAll DayLincoln County, MS F2 Tornado (1980)
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A quick-hitting F2 is the subject of this summary. It hit the Loyd Star Community in Lincoln County, MS.
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A quick-hitting F2 is the subject of this summary. It hit the Loyd Star Community in Lincoln County, MS.
sat28octAll DayBaytown, TX F3 Tornado (1974)
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This tornado hit the south end of the Baytown tunnel at rush hour. A tunnel guard described the event,
sun29octAll DayDorrance-Hunter, KS F3 Tornado (1956)
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A total of 15 are found in the SPC Database for October 29, 1956. Most occurred in Kansas and
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A total of 15 are found in the SPC Database for October 29, 1956. Most occurred in Kansas and Nebraska. We look at one of the Kansas tornadoes in this summary. It was given a rating of F3 and traveled through parts of Russell, Lincoln and Mitchell Counties. Thomas Grazulis in Significant Tornadoes stated it was a skipping path.
mon30octAll DayNewport-Woodford, OK F3 Tornado (1979)
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14 tornadoes moved through parts of TX, OK and MO on October 30, 1979. We look at the Oklahoma
tue31octAll DayThe “Twisted” Side of Twisters
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The most well known cryptid is Bigfoot, sometimes called Sasquach. The above image comes from
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The most well known cryptid is Bigfoot, sometimes called Sasquach. The above image comes from a video of the most infamous Bigfoot sighting, known as the Patterson-Gimlin Film. Photograph via Washington Secretary of State’s Office.
In this Funnel Feature, we are looking into the “twisted” side of twisters. And no we are not talking about toothpicks driven through a tree, or feathers being plucked off a chicken. This feature is going to delve into the realm of the unknown.
tue31octAll DayCarbondale, KS F1 Tornado (1984)
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A total of 7 tornadoes were confirmed across parts of Oklahoma and Kansas on Halloween of 1984. This summary
november
wed01novAll DayWebb City, MO F3 Tornado (1922)
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This summary looks back at an estimated F3 tornado from November 1, 1922. It crossed through parts of Jasper County,
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This summary looks back at an estimated F3 tornado from November 1, 1922. It crossed through parts of Jasper County, MO and the town of Webb City. Per Thomas Grazulis, there were 15 injuries and 1 fatality.
thu02novAll DayNew Smyrna Beach, FL F3 Tornado (1997)
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The SPC Database lists all tornado start times in CST. The tornado we are looking at today is officially
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The SPC Database lists all tornado start times in CST. The tornado we are looking at today is officially found in the database under November 1 with a start time of 2345 CST. It officially occurred though on November 2 at 0045 EST. The NCDC database has the event on November 2. At the time, this was the strongest tornado to ever hit Volusia County (Information via NWS).
fri03novAll DayArcadia, LA F3 Tornado (1992)
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16 tornadoes were confirmed on November 3, 1992. All but 1 in the state of Louisiana. The strongest for
sat04novAll DayShamrock-Drumright, OK F4 Tornado (1922)
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Thomas Grazulis documented 6 tornadoes that occurred on November 4, 1922. Looking at one of those twisters in this
mon06novAll DayEvansville Area F3 Tornado (2005)
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Tornado crossing back into Vanderburgh County, IN and the south side of Evansville. Eastbrook
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Tornado crossing back into Vanderburgh County, IN and the south side of Evansville. Eastbrook mobile home park is devastated.
During the early morning of November 6, 2005, a devastating tornado traveled just over 41 miles from near Smith Mills, KY through southern Evansville, IN northeast to near Gentryville, IN. The tornado crossed the Ohio River three times. A summary via NWS Paducah states that 25 were killed. It was the deadliest tornado to hit Indiana since 1974.
tue07novAll DayMarion, SC F4 (F2?) Tornado (1995)
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The Pleasant Grove Baptist Church after the tornado (NWS Wilmington). On November 7, 1995,
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The Pleasant Grove Baptist Church after the tornado (NWS Wilmington).
On November 7, 1995, an outbreak of 40 tornadoes affected the Southeast. 28 of these tornadoes occurred in the state of South Carolina. This summary looks at what is officially the strongest, an F4 that hit near the town of Marion. The F4 rating is based on a 150-200 pound church bell that was moved 400-yards. Thomas Grazulis in Significant Tornadoes believes this an F2 tornado.
tue07novAll DayOrange, TX F4 Tornado (1957)
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It is considered one of the worst outbreaks to occur across Southeast Texas/Southwest Louisiana. At least 14 tornadoes hit this
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It is considered one of the worst outbreaks to occur across Southeast Texas/Southwest Louisiana. At least 14 tornadoes hit this area on November 7, 1957. The Orange, TX F4 tornado is the topic of this summary. It was the strongest of the outbreak. 180 homes were destroyed. 115 of these were in the Riverside Housing Project. 9 ships and 3 barges were torn from their moorings.
wed08novAll DayStantonsburg-Rocky Mount, NC F3 Tornado (1957)
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What I thought was going to be a rather straight-forward tornado event, has turned out to be a difficult
thu09novAll DayCedar Grove-Terry, TN F2 Tornado (2002)
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Carroll County Damage This summary looks at one of the 76 tornadoes that
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This summary looks at one of the 76 tornadoes that occurred in the Veteran’s Day Weekend Tornado Outbreak of November 9-11, 2002. Today’s summary explores the details of an F2 tornado in Tennessee. It tracked 10 miles through parts of Carroll County.
fri10novAll DayVan Wert, OH F4 Tornado (2002)
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This summary will focus in on the strongest tornado to occur in the Veterans Day Weekend Outbreak. It was
sat11novAll DayNaples-Clewiston, FL F2 Tornado (1968)
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It was the second tornado to hit in the matter of days across the Naples area. The first hit
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It was the second tornado to hit in the matter of days across the Naples area. The first hit on November 9 and resulted in 2 fatalities and 17 injuries. Two days later, another estimated F2 began off Vanderbilt Beach as a waterspout. It moved into North Naples destroying 5 homes and damaging 12 others.
sun12novAll DayStratford, IA F3 Tornado (2005)
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A total of 14 tornadoes occurred on November 12, 2005. All but 2 were in the state of Iowa. The
mon13novAll DayGlen Park (Gary), IN F2 Tornado (1951)
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This estimated F2 tornado hit the Glen Park suburb of Gary, IN. The path was very short, less than one mile.
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This estimated F2 tornado hit the Glen Park suburb of Gary, IN. The path was very short, less than one mile. The width was 400 yards.
mon13novAll DayMason City-Hudson, IL F2 Tornado (1951)
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This tornado (later rated F2) skipped its way approximately 50 miles through parts of Mason, Tazewell and McLean Counties
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This tornado (later rated F2) skipped its way approximately 50 miles through parts of Mason, Tazewell and McLean Counties in Illinois. The Climatological Data National Summary (CDNS) entry for this event is very limited on detail on the damage and this tornado is not included in Significant Tornadoes by Thomas Grazulis so damage reports came from area newspapers.
tue14novAll DaySawyer, KS F2 Tornado (1964)
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The SPC Database lists this F2 in Pratt County, KS with a path length at 11.3 miles. Storm Data has
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The SPC Database lists this F2 in Pratt County, KS with a path length at 11.3 miles. Storm Data has a slightly longer length at 15 miles. Unfortunately not a lot of information to be found on this twister. Damage was around the Sawyer area. Could not find any mention of this in the newspapers and this tornado is not a part of Significant Tornadoes by Thomas Grazulis.
tue14novAll DayFreedom, OK F1 Tornado (1964)
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This F1 tornado has a short path length of 2 miles with a width of 440 yards. Storm Data
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tue14novAll DayKimball, TN EF2 Tornado (2007)
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5 tornadoes were confirmed on November 14, 2007. The strongest was an EF2. It had a short path of
wed15novAll DayHuntsville, AL F4 Tornado (1989)
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November 15, 1989 was a heartbreaking day for the city of Huntsville, AL. An F4 tornado hit the southern
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November 15, 1989 was a heartbreaking day for the city of Huntsville, AL. An F4 tornado hit the southern part of the city crossing through a busy business section and heavily populated residential area at the time of afternoon rush hour. Twenty-one people were killed, 18 died in the tornado and 3 other later from injuries. 57% of the deaths occurred in automobiles.
wed15novAll DayClarkesville, GA F3 Tornado (1989)
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A total of 17 tornadoes occurred on November 15, 1989. Five were in the state of Georgia. This summary
wed15novAll DayScott-Lonoke, AR F2 Tornado (1988)
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Per the SPC Database, a total of 44 tornadoes were confirmed on November 15, 1988. Three were rated F3
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Per the SPC Database, a total of 44 tornadoes were confirmed on November 15, 1988. Three were rated F3 and per Thomas Grazulis in Significant Tornadoes, the tornado we are looking at in this summary should also have been rated F3. Officially though, it was given an F2 rating. It had a long, skipping path of 49 miles.
thu16novAll DaySW Kansas EF3 Tornado (2015)
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Photo of the tornado via Tony Laubach A total of 39 tornadoes were
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A total of 39 tornadoes were confirmed on November 16, 2015. They rolled through parts of Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Three were rated EF3. We look at one of those in this summary.
thu16novAll DayAuburn, AL-Hamilton, GA EF2 Tornado (2011)
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This long track tornado was one of 21 that occurred on November 16, 2011. It began in NE Macon
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This long track tornado was one of 21 that occurred on November 16, 2011. It began in NE Macon County south of Notasulga and moved northeast. About a dozen mobile homes were damaged along County Road 54. The tornado moved into Lee County and traveled over 30 miles. There was significant damage in Auburn.
fri17novAll DayCookietown-Walters, OK F3 Tornado (1958)
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34 tornadoes are a part of the SPC Database for November 17, 1958. Most were in Kansas, Oklahoma and
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34 tornadoes are a part of the SPC Database for November 17, 1958. Most were in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. We look at an Oklahoma tornado from this day in this summary. There is a huge discrepancy in the record on the path length. The SPC Database records a path length of 65.8 miles. The Climatological Data National Summary (CDNS) and Thomas Grazulis in Significant Tornadoes only have a path length of 10 miles. The rest of the stats match.
fri17novAll DayBenton and White County, IN EF2 Tornado (2013)
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2:52 PM EST Velocity A major tornado outbreak of 74 tornadoes occurred on
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A major tornado outbreak of 74 tornadoes occurred on November 17, 2013. There were two EF4s, both in Illinois. 7 tornadoes were reported EF3. The tornado in this summary was given a rating of EF2. It was unique as it had the largest tornado width reported during the outbreak and for November 17 (1950-2017): 1200 yards.
fri17novAll DayWashington, IL EF4 Tornado (2013)
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Severe damage in the town of Washington, Illinois. Image taken during the NWS damage
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A major tornado outbreak occurred on November 13, 2013. In total, 74 tornadoes were produced, 7 were rated EF3 and 2 were rated EF4. This summary documents a significant tornado that devastated Washington, IL.
fri17novAll DayNew Minden, IL EF4 Tornado (2013)
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This devastating tornado began on I-64 just over 4 miles SW of New Minden. A tractor-trailer was blown off
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This devastating tornado began on I-64 just over 4 miles SW of New Minden. A tractor-trailer was blown off the interstate and the driver had minor injuries. Per the NWS Storm Data summary, the worst damage was 2 miles west-southwest of New Minden. A farm took a direct hit and the damage was rated EF4. Only the foundation of the farm remained.
sat18novAll DayChattooga County, GA F2 Tornado (1957)
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There are 23 tornadoes recorded in the SPC Database for November 18, 1957. This Georgia twister had a very large
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There are 23 tornadoes recorded in the SPC Database for November 18, 1957. This Georgia twister had a very large width of 500 yards. It traveled 14.5 miles through parts of Chattooga County and damage was reported in the community of Gore.
sat18novAll DayDallas County, AL F1 Tornado (1957)
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Not a lot on this event out of Alabama. Was an interesting event because it had such a long path.
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Not a lot on this event out of Alabama. Was an interesting event because it had such a long path.
sat18novAll DayRalph-Rea Valley, AR F3 Tornado (1985)
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There were 4 tornadoes on November 18, 1985. The strongest was an F3 that moved through during the late
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There were 4 tornadoes on November 18, 1985. The strongest was an F3 that moved through during the late evening through parts of Marion and Baxter Counties in Arkansas. It traveled a good 34 miles causing damage from the community of Ralph to Rea Valley to the SE part of Mountain Home to the north side of Norfolk Lake.
sun19novAll DayBlanchard-Moore, OK F3 Tornado (1973)
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A devastating F3 tornado tore through parts of McClain, Cleveland and Oklahoma counties in Oklahoma during the evening of
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mon20novAll DayNortheast Detroit, MI F3 (F1?) Tornado (1957)
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I chose this event because it hit within a large city, Detroit, MI. As I started delving into the
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I chose this event because it hit within a large city, Detroit, MI. As I started delving into the data, I became even more intrigued because right of the bat there is a discrepancy in the rating. Officially, the SPC Database lists the rating of this tornado as an F3. Thomas Grazulis in Significant Tornadoes believes the damage was more in the F1 range.
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tue21novAll DayChannelview, TX F4 Tornado (1992)
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F4 Damage along Heathfield Drive. Image via NWS from spacecityweather.com The state of
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The state of Texas had a total of 14 tornadoes during the massive November 21-23, 1992 tornado outbreak. 12 of the 14 where in the Houston County Warning area. This summary digs into the strongest that occurred in this area. It was an F4 that hit Channelview.
tue21novAll Daywed22Brandon/Rankin County, MS F4 Tornado (1992)
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This tornado developed in northeast Copiah County, MS, 1 mile north of Hopewell at 1127pm CST. It crossed through
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wed22novAll DaySylvarena, MS F4 Tornado (1992)
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There were 6-F4 tornadoes during the massive November 21-23, 1992 tornado outbreak. This summary looks at one of those
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There were 6-F4 tornadoes during the massive November 21-23, 1992 tornado outbreak. This summary looks at one of those out of Mississippi. This was an early morning tornado that traveled 40 miles through parts of Smith, Jasper and Newton Counties. It began SE of Mize and moved NE through the Sylvarena community. 90 homes were destroyed.
wed22novAll DayCobb and Cherokee Counties, GA F4 Tornado (1992)
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During the widespread tornado outbreak of November 21-23, 1992, 11 tornadoes traveled through parts of Georgia. Two were rated
thu23novAll DayHillsborough, NC F3 Tornado (1992)
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The Widespread Outbreak of November 21-23, 1992 was still ongoing during the early AM of Monday, November 23. There
fri24novAll DayMt. Carmel-Altoona, AL F4 Tornado (2001)
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House destroyed on US Highway 231 at Morton Rd. The tornado was at F4
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A large tornado outbreak occurred on November 23 and 24, 2001. A total of 66 tornadoes across 8 states. 34 tornadoes occurred in the state of Alabama. We look at one of those in this summary. It was an F4 that moved 10.1 miles through parts of Blount and Etowah Counties. There were no fatalities and 22 injuries.
sun26novAll DayHenry County, TN F3 Tornado (2001)
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A total of 12 tornadoes were confirmed on November 26, 2001. The strongest is the topic of this summary.
mon27novAll DayGermantown, TN F3 Tornado (1994)
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18 tornadoes were confirmed across parts of the South on November 27, 1994. We look at one of the
mon27novAll DayMagee, MS F3 Tornado (1994)
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On November 27, 1994, 18 tornadoes were confirmed across parts of the South. Four were given an F3 rating.
tue28novAll DayRaleigh, NC F4 Tornado (1988)
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A devastating F4 tornado made its way across 5 North Carolina counties on November 28, 1988. The tornado began
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wed29novAll DayStuarts Draft, VA F2 Tornado (1963)
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There was one tornado confirmed on November 29, 1963. It was a small, quick-hitting twister that hit on a Friday
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There was one tornado confirmed on November 29, 1963. It was a small, quick-hitting twister that hit on a Friday afternoon just east of Stuart Draft, VA. A new house under construction was nearly leveled. Portions of the roof was carried 75 feet. Two other roofs of two others homes were torn away.
wed29novAll DayArley-Helicon, AL EF2 Tornado (2016)
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A total of 22 tornadoes were confirmed on November 29, 2016. Over half were in the state of Alabama.
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A total of 22 tornadoes were confirmed on November 29, 2016. Over half were in the state of Alabama. This summary looks at a rather large twister with a max width of 1000 yards. It was rated EF2 and moved just under 10 miles from near Arley to Helicon in Winston County and ending 2.41 miles over the Cullman County line.
wed29novAll DayDanville-Neel, AL EF3 Tornado (2016)
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Neel, AL: Steel beams from motorcycle repair shop blow downstream approx 300-400 yards into
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Neel, AL: Steel beams from motorcycle repair shop blow downstream approx 300-400 yards into this house.
An outbreak of 39 tornadoes occurred November 29-30, 2016. There were 3 rated EF3 and we look at one of those that hit parts of Morgan County, AL in this summary. This tornado traveled just over 6 miles. It began along Danville Road, just east of the Lawrence County line and ended on the NE side of Herring Road.
thu30novAll DayRosalie-Ider, AL EF3 Tornado (2016)
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Just after midnight on November 30, 2016, an EF3 tornado crossed through parts of Jackson and DeKalb Counties in
thu30novAll DayOcoee-Benton, TN EF3 Tornado (2016)
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Damage to Ocoee Post Office This summary looks at a late night twister
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This summary looks at a late night twister that moved through parts of Polk County, TN during the November 29-30, 2016 outbreak. It traveled 4.6 miles from just south of Ocoee to just south of Benton in Polk County. The estimated max wind speeds was 140 mph (EF-3).
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fri01decAll DayTaylorville, IL EF3 Tornado – December 1, 2018
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Intense damage along Houston Street in Hewittsville. Image from NWS Lincoln. On December 1,
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Intense damage along Houston Street in Hewittsville. Image from NWS Lincoln.
On December 1, 2018, a regional outbreak unfolded across Illinois, resulting in 29 total tornadoes in the late afternoon and evening hours. Of the twisters that occurred, one was rated EF3, with three more being rated EF2. This summary will focus on the EF3 tornado that struck Taylorville, IL, with the most intense damage being southwest of the city in the unincorporated community of Hewittsville.
fri01decAll DaySeguin, TX F3 Tornado (1953)
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There was one tornado confirmed on December 1, 1953. It hit south of Seguin, TX. Per the Climatological Data National
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There was one tornado confirmed on December 1, 1953. It hit south of Seguin, TX. Per the Climatological Data National Summary (CDNS), 7 homes were destroyed and another 7 were damaged.
sat02decAll DayBryant-West Little Rock-Crystal Hill, AR F3 Tornado (1982)
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This tornado moved 18 miles through parts of Saline and Pulaski Counties. It developed near Bryant and moved through
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This tornado moved 18 miles through parts of Saline and Pulaski Counties. It developed near Bryant and moved through Alexander to west Little rock to Crystal Hill. 86 mobile homes were destroyed in Saline County. 100+ homes in west Little Rock had extensive damage. There were 53 injuries and 2 fatalities.
sun03decAll DayBossier City, LA F4 Tornado (1978)
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Two girls sleeping in beds in the upper left house were killed by a
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13 tornadoes were recorded during the early morning hours of December 3, 1978. The strongest was an F4 tornado that developed at 1:50am CT in the Central Park area of Bossier City, LA.
mon04decAll DayCentralia, MO F2 Tornado (1956)
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6 tornadoes are found in the SPC Database for December 4, 1956. Two were in Kansas (both given a
mon04decAll DayBrownsville, SC F2 (F3?) Tornado (1955)
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There was one tornado confirmed on December 4, 1955. It quickly hit near Brownsville, SC (Marlboro County) around
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There was one tornado confirmed on December 4, 1955. It quickly hit near Brownsville, SC (Marlboro County) around dusk. The official rating in the SPC Database is F2. Grazulis believes the damage was closer to F3 strength.
tue05decAll DayVicksburg, MS F5 Tornado (1953)
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‘They had always said Vicksburg would never have a tornado because of the river’ – Marie Renaud, survivor of the
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‘They had always said Vicksburg would never have a tornado because of the river’ – Marie Renaud, survivor of the 1953 Vicksburg Tornado. Marie was interviewed by the NWS Jackson for the 60th anniversary of the tornado. She was 11 years old when the tornado hit. She, like many Vicksburg, MS residents believed that the river would protect them from a tornado. Unfortunately, on December 5, 1953, a destructive twister crossed over the Mighty Mississippi and directly hit the town of Vicksburg.
wed06decAll DayLaPlace, LA F4 Tornado (1983)
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One of the strongest tornadoes to ever hit in Southeastern Louisiana occurred on December 6, 1983. The tornado was
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One of the strongest tornadoes to ever hit in Southeastern Louisiana occurred on December 6, 1983. The tornado was rated F4 on the Fujita Scale. This damage was found at the Belle Pointe Subdivision. Several homes had their foundations swept clean. Per Storm Data, the tornado was not given an F5 rating, “because the walls were nailed to the foundation, not bolted.”
wed06decAll DaySelma, AL F3 Tornado (1983)
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During the early morning of December 6, 1983, an F3 tornado crossed through parts of Dallas County, AL in
thu07decAll DayRiverview, FL F2 Tornado (1996)
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Cover of the December 1996 Storm Data Publication. It was in this mobile home
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Cover of the December 1996 Storm Data Publication. It was in this mobile home that Gary Lee Davis was killed. The home was thrown 100 feet. The Storm Data caption notes: “There is no damage to the mobile home in the center of the photograph yet the twittered frame of the neighbor’s homes lies on a few yards away.”
This quick-hitting tornado developed about a mile east of Interstate 75 near Riverview, 12 miles SE of Tampa. It took 4 minutes for this tornado to travel 2 miles. Most of the damage was to the Cowley Cove mobile home complex.
sat09decAll DayWest Louisville, KY – Tell City, IN F3 Tornado (1952)
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What was possibly a family of tornadoes traveled over 30 miles through parts of Daviess and Hancock Counties in
sun10decAll Daymon11The Immeasurable Cost of the December 10-11, 2021 Tornado Outbreak
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Massive destruction across the town of Mayfield. Photo via FEMA/CAP. Last year, many of
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Massive destruction across the town of Mayfield. Photo via FEMA/CAP.
Last year, many of us watched as storms tore apart lives and communities across Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, Illinois, and Kentucky. After events of this magnitude, images depicting seas of wreckage where homes and businesses once stood can blind us to the true nature of the loss at hand. Ranging from six days to 98 years of age, a total of 92 people lost their lives during the tornado event. They were cherished as friends or family by thousands. This article details the stories of every one of those people, as well as all of the 23 significant tornadoes that formed during this event.
sun10decAll DayFort Walton Beach-Ocean City, FL F2 Tornado (1967)
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A total of 7 early AM tornadoes occurred across parts of the south on December 10, 1967. We look
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A total of 7 early AM tornadoes occurred across parts of the south on December 10, 1967. We look at one of those in this summary. It hit in the panhandle of Florida around Fort Walton Beach around 315 am. A total of 35 homes and 9 businesses were destroyed. Another 290 homes had some sort of damage.
mon11decAll DayJacksonville, AL F3 Tornado (1961)
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8 tornadoes are found in the SPC database for December 11, 1961. They occurred across 4 states in the
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tue12decAll DayAngelina County, TX F3 Tornado (1928)
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This summary looks back at an estimated F3 tornado from December 12, 1928. It crossed through parts of Angelina County,
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This summary looks back at an estimated F3 tornado from December 12, 1928. It crossed through parts of Angelina County, TX. Information for this event came from the following resources. Thomas Grazulis in Significant Tornadoes and Newspaper articles via newspapers.com
wed13decAll DayNE Houston, TX F3 Tornado (1977)
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A total of 6 tornadoes occurred on December 13, 1977 across portions of Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. In this
thu14decAll DayBillings-Springfield-Buffalo, MO F2 Tornado (1971)
thu14decAll DayThe West Memphis, Arkansas Tornado (1987)
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Remains of a strip shopping center that had its windward wall pushed in. This
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Remains of a strip shopping center that had its windward wall pushed in. This part of the building housed a laundromat. (Image via NCDC Publication)
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.”
fri15decAll DayBell City-Scott City, MO F2 Tornado (1971)
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A total of 40 tornadoes are a part of the SPC Database, December 14-15, 1971. Most that occurred on
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A total of 40 tornadoes are a part of the SPC Database, December 14-15, 1971. Most that occurred on the 15th were during the early AM hours. We look at one of those in this summary. It was given a rating of F2 and had an intermittent path of 22+ miles through from Bell City to Scott City in Missouri.
sat16decAll DayTuscaloosa, AL F4 Tornado (2000)
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24 tornadoes were confirmed on December 16, 2000. Half of those were in the state of Alabama including the
sun17decAll DayThe Tornado of December 17, 1915 In Eastern Mississippi
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This summary looks back at an estimated F2 tornado from December 17, 1915. Per Thomas Grazulis, there were 5 injuries
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This summary looks back at an estimated F2 tornado from December 17, 1915. Per Thomas Grazulis, there were 5 injuries and 2 fatalities. Path was estimated at 6 miles.
mon18decAll DayMurphysboro, IL F4 Tornado (1957)
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A total of 25 tornadoes occurred on December 17, 1957, all in Illinois or Missouri. Two were later rated
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A total of 25 tornadoes occurred on December 17, 1957, all in Illinois or Missouri. Two were later rated F4 and 1 was given an F5 rating. In this summary, we look at an F4 that traveled close to 30 miles through parts of Jackson, Williamson and Franklin Counties in Illinois. Per Thomas Grazulis in Significant Tornadoes, the path followed closely to a section of the great Tri-State Tornado of March 18, 1925.
tue19decAll DayWaldo-Stephens, AR F4 Tornado (1957)
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The strongest tornado that occurred on December 19, 1957 was later rated F4. It moved through parts of Southern
wed20decAll DayFlorida City-Homestead, FL F2 Tornado (1973)
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A quick-hitting F2 tornado moved through parts of southern Miami-Dade County on December 20, 1973. It was one of
thu21decAll DayViburnum-Potosi, MO F4 Tornado (1967)
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An estimated F4 tornado moved through parts of Iron and Washington Counties in Missouri during the early AM of
sat23decAll DayHolly Springs-Ashland, MS EF4 Tornado (2015)
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EF-4 damage to two story house in Benton County, MS 31 tornadoes occurred
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31 tornadoes occurred on December 23, 2015. The strongest was rated EF-4. It had a long-track of just over 75 miles through parts of Northern MS into Southern TN.
sun24decAll DayFranklin-Brentwood, TN F4 Tornado (1988)
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There has been two F4/EF4 tornadoes on Christmas Eve since records began in 1950. We look at one of
mon25decAll DayMcNeill to McLain, MS EF3 Tornado (2012)
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EF-3 Damage in Pearl River County, MS A total of 30 tornadoes occurred
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A total of 30 tornadoes occurred on Christmas Day of 2012. Two of the tornadoes were rated EF3 and we look at one of those that traveled through parts of Southern MS. It was a long-tracked twister. The SPC has a length of 60.34 miles.
tue26decAll DaySunnyvale-Garland-Rowlett, TX EF4 Tornado (2015)
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A very strong storm system produced 12 tornadoes across parts of North and Central Texas on December 26, 2015.
wed27decAll DayHaines City, FL F2 Tornado (1997)
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Cover of the December 1997 Storm Data Publication with this caption: “A two-story home
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Cover of the December 1997 Storm Data Publication with this caption: “A two-story home in Haines City is damaged by an F2 (Fujita Scale: Wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado on December 27, 1997. The tornado caused damage along a 5.8 mile path just east of Haines City, Florida. Notice the insulation can bee seen in the yard and in tree branches. (Photograph courtesy of Walk Zaleski, Warning Coordination Meterologist, National Weather Service, Ruskin, FL).”
Three tornadoes occurred on December 27, 1997 in the state of Florida. The strongest was given an F2 rating. It developed in the Lake Region Mobile Home Park along US Highway 27 and County Road 544 in Polk County. Several residents remarked that the tornado sounded like “a high-pitched whine”. Many mobile homes had major to severe damage.
thu28decAll DayLaurel, MS F3 Tornado (1954)
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An estimated F3 tornado moved northeast through parts of Jones County and the town of Laurel during the
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An estimated F3 tornado moved northeast through parts of Jones County and the town of Laurel during the evening of December 28, 1954. It had a path of about 10 miles per the Climatological Data National Summary (CDNS) and a width of 250 yards. 25 people were injured.
fri29decAll DayKosse-Groesbeck, TX F2 Tornado (2006)
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A large winter outbreak occurred across the state of Texas on December 29, 2006. Officially, the SPC Database lists
sat30decAll DayOzark-Ft. Rucker, AL F3 Tornado (1973)
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For the second day in a row, Fort Rucker, AL was hit by a tornado. The first occurred
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For the second day in a row, Fort Rucker, AL was hit by a tornado. The first occurred at 425pm CT on December 29, 1973. The second tornado which occurred just before 5pm CT on December 30, 1973 caused greater damage to Ft. Rucker than the one the day before.
sun31decAll DayByram-Jackson Airport, MS EF2 Tornado (2010)
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There were 28 tornadoes on New Year’s Eve of 2010. Four were in the state of Mississippi. The strongest
sun31decAll DayFort Leonard Wood, MO EF3 Tornado (2010)
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The state of Missouri was hit by 17 tornadoes on December 31, 2010. Three were given a rating of
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mon01janAll 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.
tue02janAll 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.
wed03janAll 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
wed03janAll 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.
thu04janAll 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
fri05janAll 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.
sun07janAll 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.
sun07janAll 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
mon08janAll 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
tue09janAll 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.
wed10janAll 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.
thu11janAll 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.
fri12janAll 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.
sat13janAll 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
sun14janAll 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
mon15janAll 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.
tue16janAll 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.
wed17janAll 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.
thu18janAll DayCorey, LA F3 Tornado (1973)
Event Details
This tornado developed in open country near the Jackson-Caldwell parish line. It moved to the northeast near Corey. The
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Event Details
This twister was described by the NWS as “an extremely powerful, but compact tornado.” It was given a rating