List of United States tornadoes in May 2015
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This is a list of all tornadoes that were confirmed by local offices of the National Weather Service in the United States in May 2015.
United States yearly total[edit]
Final totals through December 31
| EFU | EF0 | EF1 | EF2 | EF3 | EF4 | EF5 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 691 | 401 | 65 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 1,178 |
May[edit]
| EFU | EF0 | EF1 | EF2 | EF3 | EF4 | EF5 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 241 | 114 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 382 |
May 3 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Damage[note 2] | Summary | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | E of Terril | Dickinson | IA | 43°19′N 94°56′W / 43.31°N 94.93°W | 2234 – 2236 | 0.25 mi (0.40 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A brief tornado moved across open fields. | [1] |
| EF0 | NE of Adams | Lancaster | NE | 40°33′15″N 96°37′56″W / 40.5542°N 96.6322°W | 0133 – 0135 | 0.3 mi (0.48 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $0 | Storm chasers observed a brief tornado. | [2] |
May 4 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Damage[note 2] | Summary | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF1 | N of Pierceville | Finney | KS | 38°01′42″N 100°39′26″W / 38.0284°N 100.6573°W | 2358 – 0015 | 4.46 mi (7.18 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $0 | Power poles were damaged. | [3] |
| EF0 | NNE of Pierceville | Finney | KS | 38°01′48″N 100°37′29″W / 38.03°N 100.6246°W | 0001 – 0005 | 1.22 mi (1.96 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A storm chaser reported a brief landspout tornado. | [4] |
| EF0 | N of Pierceville | Finney | KS | 38°03′50″N 100°41′09″W / 38.0638°N 100.6858°W | 0004 – 0007 | 0.97 mi (1.56 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A storm chaser reported a brief tornado. | [5] |
May 5 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Damage[note 2] | Summary | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | W of Roswell | Chaves | NM | 33°22′15″N 104°34′15″W / 33.3708°N 104.5708°W | 1855 – 1856 | 0.15 mi (0.24 km) | 15 yd (14 m) | $20,000 | A cold air funnel briefly touched down, damaging the roofs and walls of two outbuildings. | [6] |
| EF1 | N of Big Spring | Howard | TX | 32°26′57″N 101°32′50″W / 32.4493°N 101.5473°W | 2023 – 2050 | 8.12 mi (13.07 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | $5,000 | A couple of power poles were snapped near their bases. | [7] |
| EF0 | SSW of Ralls | Crosby | TX | 33°34′N 101°25′W / 33.57°N 101.41°W | 0024 – 0027 | 0.25 mi (0.40 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | $0 | A storm chaser observed a brief tornado over open land. | [8] |
| EF0 | NNE of Southland | Crosby | TX | 33°29′N 101°26′W / 33.48°N 101.43°W | 0027 – 0033 | 2.3 mi (3.7 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $0 | A storm chaser observed a tornado crossing Texas State Highway 207. | [9] |
| EF0 | N of Sterling City | Sterling | TX | 32°01′55″N 101°02′00″W / 32.032°N 101.0334°W | 0059 – 0100 | 0.83 mi (1.34 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | The public observed a brief tornado on Texas State Highway 163. | [10] |
| EF0 | SSW of Silver | Coke | TX | 32°01′20″N 100°43′49″W / 32.0221°N 100.7302°W | 0217 – 0224 | 1.09 mi (1.75 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | Law enforcement reported a brief tornado with multiple touchdowns. | [11] |
May 6 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Damage[note 2] | Summary | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | S of Kellyville | Creek | OK | 35°51′56″N 96°13′39″W / 35.8656°N 96.2274°W | 0758 – 0800 | 1.5 mi (2.4 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $0 | A couple of hardwood trees were split and large tree limbs were downed. | [12] |
| EF0 | Lincoln | Lincoln | KS | 38°54′21″N 98°11′21″W / 38.9057°N 98.1893°W | 1924 – 1937 | 10.72 mi (17.25 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $25,000 | A sheet metal roof was blown across the street at a farmstead. Several trees were snapped in a cemetery. | [13] |
| EF0 | ENE of Apache | Caddo | OK | 34°53′24″N 98°18′57″W / 34.89°N 98.3159°W | 1945 – 1947 | 2 mi (3.2 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | Trees were damaged. | [14] |
| EF0 | NW of Cyril | Caddo | OK | 34°56′27″N 98°15′00″W / 34.9409°N 98.2499°W | 1953 – 1955 | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A tornado was broadcast on live television via news helicopter. | [15] |
| EF0 | WSW of Ionia | Jewell | KS | 39°38′06″N 98°26′14″W / 39.6351°N 98.4373°W | 2031 – 2034 | 1 mi (1.6 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | $0 | An off-duty National Weather Service employee reported a tornado. | [16] |
| EF2 | W of Mankato to N of Burr Oak | Jewell | KS | 39°46′41″N 98°21′55″W / 39.7781°N 98.3652°W | 2055 – 2121 | 12.58 mi (20.25 km) | 350 yd (320 m) | $1,500,000 | At least four homes sustained damage to their roofs, windows, or siding, including one that had a large section of its roof removed. A garage was destroyed, with inside vehicles moved 30–50 ft (9.1–15.2 m). Other outbuildings, trees, power poles, and trees were damaged or destroyed. | [17] |
| EF1 | Roseland | Adams | NE | 40°25′56″N 98°33′33″W / 40.4321°N 98.5591°W | 2118 – 2128 | 3.87 mi (6.23 km) | 300 yd (270 m) | $1,500,000 | Several homes and outbuildings sustained damage, of which two houses sustained considerable damage. One of those two homes was unanchored and slid off of its foundation, while the second lost its entire roof structure. A large metal building with wood post frame construction was destroyed. Widespread tree damage was observed, irrigation pivots were damaged, and a train car was derailed as well. | [18] |
| EF3 | E of Amber to NNE of Bridge Creek | Grady | OK | 35°09′27″N 97°48′12″W / 35.1576°N 97.8032°W | 2133 - 2226 | 10.3 mi (16.6 km) | 1,500 yd (1,400 m) | Unknown | A large multiple-vortex wedge tornado caused significant damage to numerous homes and other structures in Bridge Creek. Trees and power poles were snapped, mobile homes were completely destroyed, and frame homes were heavily damaged, a few of which lost roofs and exterior walls. One poorly-anchored frame home was leveled, and vehicles from some residences were tossed over 100 yards away. A total of 1,500 homes and mobile home were damaged by the tornado, including 200 that were severely damaged or destroyed. Outbuildings were destroyed as well. | [19] |
| EF0 | S of Ringwood | Major | OK | 36°18′27″N 98°15′00″W / 36.3076°N 98.25°W | 2137 – 2138 | 0.1 mi (0.16 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | $0 | Trained storm spotters reported a brief tornado. | [20] |
| EF1 | S of Bostwick to SSW of Nelson | Nuckolls | NE | 40°00′38″N 98°10′14″W / 40.0105°N 98.1705°W | 2138 – 2154 | 9.47 mi (15.24 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $250,000 | Pivots were overturned, power poles were snapped, and trees were damaged. A home sustained damage to its porch. | [21] |
| EF2 | ENE of Webber to NW of Deshler | Jewell (KS), Republic (KS), Nuckolls (NE) | KS, NE | 39°56′51″N 97°57′58″W / 39.9476°N 97.9662°W | 2148 – 2219 | 20.12 mi (32.38 km) | 400 yd (370 m) | $4,250,000 | Numerous pivots were overturned, power poles were snapped, and widespread tree damage occurred. A few buildings sustained minor damage. Several outbuildings and grain bins were damaged or destroyed, and a few homes lost portions of their roofs in rural areas as well. | [22][23] [24][25] |
| EF0 | E of Amber | Grady | OK | 35°11′16″N 97°47′54″W / 35.1877°N 97.7982°W | 2148 | 0.3 mi (0.48 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A storm chaser observed a satellite tornado in conjunction with the previous EF3 tornado east of Amber. | [26] |
| EF3 | SSE of Mount Hope to NE of Burrton | Sedgwick, Harvey | KS | 37°50′25″N 97°39′03″W / 37.8404°N 97.6507°W | 2149 – 2217 | 16.48 mi (26.52 km) | 300 yd (270 m) | $630,000 | Three center pivot irrigation systems were damaged. At one farmstead, a single car detached garage was damaged and a carport was ripped from a barn. At a second farmstead, one home unsecured from its foundation was completely leveled, another home sustained significant damage, and a barn was rendered a complete loss. A small hog barn had its roof ripped off. Numerous trees were snapped or debarked. | [27][28] |
| EF1 | E of Formoso | Jewell | KS | 39°44′54″N 97°57′52″W / 39.7484°N 97.9644°W | 2154 – 2204 | 4.28 mi (6.89 km) | 250 yd (230 m) | $250,000 | A home sustained roof, window, and siding damage, tree and power line damage was observed, and an outbuildings was destroyed. | [29] |
| EF1 | SE of Randall | Jewell | KS | 39°34′59″N 97°56′59″W / 39.583°N 97.9497°W | 2204 – 2210 | 3.11 mi (5.01 km) | 60 yd (55 m) | $5,000 | Damage was confined to trees. | [30] |
| EF1 | NNW of Courtland | Republic | KS | 39°48′50″N 97°55′48″W / 39.814°N 97.93°W | 2208 – 2215 | 2.13 mi (3.43 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | Unknown | The first of twin tornadoes was reported by storm chasers. | [31] |
| EF0 | N of Courtland | Republic | KS | 39°51′23″N 97°53′43″W / 39.8563°N 97.8952°W | 2210 – 2215 | 3.15 mi (5.07 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Unknown | The second of twin tornadoes was reported by storm chasers. | [32] |
| EF0 | SSW of Carrier | Garfield | OK | 36°27′12″N 98°02′02″W / 36.4533°N 98.0338°W | 2215 | 0.1 mi (0.16 km) | 10 yd (9.1 m) | $0 | Trained storm spotters reported a brief tornado. | [33] |
| EF2 | S of Courtland to SE of Hebron | Republic, Thayer | KS, NE | 39°41′02″N 97°53′51″W / 39.6838°N 97.8974°W | 2220 – 2319 | 36.24 mi (58.32 km) | 800 yd (730 m) | $1,000,000 | An ethanol plant and a home sustained EF2 damage, while a feedlot and several other houses were impacted less severely. Trees, power poles, and grain bins were damaged, pivots were overturned, and a house had its roof partially blown off. | [34][35] |
| EF0 | W of Carleton | Thayer | NE | 40°16′36″N 97°44′48″W / 40.2767°N 97.7467°W | 2226 – 2230 | 1.79 mi (2.88 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $500,000 | A few train cars and irrigation pivots were overturned. | [36] |
| EF0 | NNW of Byron | Thayer | NE | 40°00′47″N 97°46′56″W / 40.013°N 97.7821°W | 2228 – 2231 | 1.04 mi (1.67 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | $0 | A tornado was confirmed using video and radar information. | [37] |
| EF1 | Southeastern Newcastle | McClain | OK | 35°13′13″N 97°34′42″W / 35.2202°N 97.5783°W | 2233 – 2239 | 1 mi (1.6 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $0 | Two outbuildings lost their roofs or were destroyed. | [38] |
| EF0 | N of Viola | Sedgwick | KS | 37°34′N 97°38′W / 37.56°N 97.63°W | 2238 – 2240 | 0.32 mi (0.51 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A storm chaser observed a brief tornado. | [39] |
| EF0 | W of Grand Island | Hall | NE | 40°54′39″N 98°26′26″W / 40.9107°N 98.4406°W | 2245 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | $0 | A trained storm spotter reported a brief tornado. | [40] |
| EF0 | Eastern Norman | McClain | OK | 35°13′59″N 97°32′04″W / 35.233°N 97.5344°W | 2246 – 2247 | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | $0 | Damage to trees and fencing was observed. | [41] |
| EF1 | Northwestern Norman | Cleveland | OK | 35°14′43″N 97°29′51″W / 35.2453°N 97.4974°W | 2253 – 2310 | 3.25 mi (5.23 km) | 1,000 yd (910 m) | $0 | Numerous trees, fences, and power poles were damaged. Several homes had their roofs damaged. HVAC equipment was damaged and light poles were downed at a hospital. | [42] |
| EF0 | ESE of Seiling | Dewey | OK | 36°05′41″N 98°45′16″W / 36.0946°N 98.7545°W | 2333 | 0.3 mi (0.48 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | $0 | A storm chaser observed a brief tornado. | [43] |
| EF0 | N of Verden | Caddo | OK | 35°07′22″N 98°07′48″W / 35.1228°N 98.13°W | 2341 – 2349 | 3.5 mi (5.6 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $0 | Storm chasers observed a potentially significant tornado that occurred in a rural area. | [44] |
| EF0 | SSW of Wakita | Grant | OK | 36°48′47″N 97°57′17″W / 36.8131°N 97.9546°W | 2356 – 2357 | 0.3 mi (0.48 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | $0 | A storm chaser observed a brief tornado. | [45] |
| EF3 | S of Munden | Republic | KS | 39°51′30″N 97°32′52″W / 39.8584°N 97.5478°W | 0014 – 0017 | 1.87 mi (3.01 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Unknown | A home was leveled after a catastrophic failure of its garage door caused the structure to be lifted off its foundation and deposited 50–150 yd (46–137 m) northeast. Two cars in the garage were only slightly moved. Nearby trees were snapped and debarked. | [46] |
| EF0 | SW of Narka | Republic | KS | 39°57′05″N 97°26′37″W / 39.9513°N 97.4436°W | 0028 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | Tree limbs were downed. | [47] |
| EF0 | SW of Anthony | Harper | KS | 37°05′N 98°07′W / 37.09°N 98.12°W | 0035 – 0036 | 0.25 mi (0.40 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | An off-duty NWS employee observed a brief tornado. | [48] |
| EF1 | N of Norway | Republic | KS | 39°42′43″N 97°46′49″W / 39.7119°N 97.7802°W | 0038 – 0044 | 2.38 mi (3.83 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | $0 | Photos of grain bin damage confirmed a tornado. | [49] |
| EF0 | SE of Tuttle | Grady | OK | 35°15′12″N 97°46′40″W / 35.2534°N 97.7779°W | 0049 – 0051 | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) | 40 yd (37 m) | $0 | Two homes sustained minor damage and trees were uprooted. Some damage was reported at the Tiger Safari Zoological park. | [50] |
| EF0 | ENE of Tuttle | Grady | OK | 35°17′52″N 97°44′28″W / 35.2977°N 97.741°W | 0111 – 0121 | 3.5 mi (5.6 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $0 | Damage was confined to trees. | [51] |
| EF1 | NE of Jamestown | Cloud | KS | 39°32′20″N 97°26′38″W / 39.5388°N 97.444°W | 0133 – 0134 | 0.25 mi (0.40 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | $0 | Photos of damage to outbuildings confirmed a tornado. | [52] |
| EF0 | S of Minneapolis | Ottawa | KS | 39°03′36″N 97°42′23″W / 39.0601°N 97.7064°W | 0138 | 0.02 mi (0.032 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | An emergency manager reported a brief tornado. | [53] |
| EF3 | Southeastern Oklahoma City | Oklahoma | OK | 35°24′22″N 97°28′37″W / 35.4061°N 97.4769°W | 0141 – 0148 | 2 mi (3.2 km) | 700 yd (640 m) | $0 | A motel lost most of its second floor walls; many recreational vehicles at an adjacent RV park sustained significant damage. | [54] |
| EF2 | N of Archer City | Archer | TX | 33°38′36″N 98°43′54″W / 33.6434°N 98.7318°W | 0149 – 0225 | 12 mi (19 km) | 400 yd (370 m) | $0 | Transmission lines were downed. | [55] |
| EF0 | NNW of Wells | Ottawa | KS | 39°10′32″N 97°33′39″W / 39.1756°N 97.5607°W | 0155 | 0.25 mi (0.40 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A storm chaser observed a brief tornado over open country. | [56] |
| EF0 | SW of Morrowville | Washington | KS | 39°47′06″N 97°16′11″W / 39.785°N 97.2698°W | 0210 – 0219 | 6.04 mi (9.72 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | Minor tree damage was observed. | [57] |
| EF0 | NE of Aurora | Cloud | KS | 39°23′39″N 97°28′02″W / 39.3941°N 97.4673°W | 0227 – 0241 | 8.8 mi (14.2 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | $0 | Tree limbs were damaged. | [58] |
| EF0 | W of Throckmorton | Throckmorton | TX | 33°10′59″N 99°19′11″W / 33.183°N 99.3198°W | 0237 – 0248 | 3.39 mi (5.46 km) | 440 yd (400 m) | $0 | Storm chasers observed a large tornado moving across an open field. | [59] |
| EF1 | E of Clyde | Washington | KS | 39°35′47″N 97°19′57″W / 39.5963°N 97.3324°W | 0256 – 0305 | 4.05 mi (6.52 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | Unknown | Power poles were downed. | [60] |
| EF0 | WNW of Throckmorton | Throckmorton | TX | 33°15′N 99°20′W / 33.25°N 99.34°W | 0300 – 0305 | 1.18 mi (1.90 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $0 | Storm chasers reported a tornado over rural areas. | [61] |
| EF0 | NW of Washington | Washington | KS | 39°50′51″N 97°05′18″W / 39.8474°N 97.0883°W | 0336 – 0337 | 0.25 mi (0.40 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | $0 | A trained storm spotter reported a brief tornado. | [62] |
| EF1 | NW of Cortland to WSW of Holland | Gage, Lancaster | NE | 40°30′21″N 96°42′31″W / 40.5058°N 96.7087°W | 0349 – 0359 | 7.67 mi (12.34 km) | 500 yd (460 m) | $0 | Outbuildings, trees, and sheds sustained minor damage. The roofs of homes on farmsteads were damaged, and high-tension power lines were downed. | [63][64] |
| EF0 | NW of Elbert | Throckmorton | TX | 33°18′46″N 99°02′59″W / 33.3129°N 99.0496°W | 0400 – 0401 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | The public observed a tornado crossing a field. | [65] |
May 7 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Damage[note 2] | Summary | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | NW of Copeland | Haskell | KS | 37°35′59″N 100°40′48″W / 37.5998°N 100.6801°W | 2045 – 2055 | 0.48 mi (0.77 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | The first of five landspout tornadoes was reported by an emergency manager. | [66] |
| EF0 | NNE of Copeland | Gray | KS | 37°36′29″N 100°35′17″W / 37.6081°N 100.588°W | 2100 – 2105 | 0.25 mi (0.40 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | The second of five landspout tornadoes was reported by an emergency manager. | [67] |
| EF0 | WNW of Montezuma | Gray | KS | 37°37′05″N 100°33′35″W / 37.618°N 100.5596°W | 2100 – 2106 | 0.19 mi (0.31 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | The third of five landspout tornadoes was reported by an emergency manager. | [68] |
| EF0 | NNE of Copeland | Gray | KS | 37°37′12″N 100°32′24″W / 37.6201°N 100.54°W | 2101 – 2105 | 0.19 mi (0.31 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | The fourth of five landspout tornadoes was reported by an emergency manager. | [69] |
| EF1 | NE of Copeland | Gray | KS | 37°36′15″N 100°32′06″W / 37.6042°N 100.5349°W | 2102 – 2108 | 0.24 mi (0.39 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $40,000 | The final of five landspout tornadoes caused EF1 damage to well-built building, tractor, and home. | [70] |
| EF1 | SE of Walsh | Baca | CO | 37°05′02″N 102°06′49″W / 37.0839°N 102.1137°W | 2259 – 2301 | 0.25 mi (0.40 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $3,000 | A windmill was damaged. | [71] |
| EF0 | S of Fort Lupton | Weld | CO | 40°02′N 104°49′W / 40.04°N 104.81°W | 0036 | 0.1 mi (0.16 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A trained storm spotter reported a brief tornado in open country. | [72] |
| EF1 | N of Rhome | Wise | TX | 33°08′48″N 97°27′57″W / 33.1468°N 97.4658°W | 2345 – 2353 | 3.37 mi (5.42 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $250,000 | Two mobile homes were destroyed while twelve others were damaged. Several power poles and power lines were damaged. | [73] |
| EF1 | W of Krum to NW of Sanger | Denton | TX | 33°15′18″N 97°23′16″W / 33.255°N 97.3877°W | 0045 – 0105 | 12.7 mi (20.4 km) | 500 yd (460 m) | $210,000 | Several barns sustained substantial damage, and several homes had their roofs damaged. A metal storage tank was lifted and thrown into a high tension power line, causing the steel beams to collapse. Open farm and ranch land was damaged. | [74] |
| EF0 | NNW of Runaway Bay | Wise | TX | 33°12′26″N 97°53′24″W / 33.2071°N 97.8899°W | 0200 – 0202 | 0.29 mi (0.47 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A few trees sustained minimal damage. | [75] |
May 8 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Damage[note 2] | Summary | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | WNW of Vernon | Wilbarger | TX | 34°12′19″N 99°27′06″W / 34.2054°N 99.4516°W | 2122 | 0.3 mi (0.48 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | $0 | A storm chaser and law enforcement officer reported a brief tornado. | [76] |
| EF1 | SW of Vernon | Wilbarger | TX | 34°07′15″N 99°25′10″W / 34.1209°N 99.4194°W | 2128 – 2136 | 3.5 mi (5.6 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $0 | Trees and the roof of a metal building were damaged. | [77] |
| EF0 | NNE of Haynesville | Wichita | TX | 34°07′48″N 98°54′00″W / 34.1301°N 98.8999°W | 2221 | 0.3 mi (0.48 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A metal outbuilding sustained minor damage. | [78] |
| EF0 | E of O'Brien | Haskell | TX | 33°22′51″N 99°47′09″W / 33.3809°N 99.7859°W | 2230 – 2231 | 0.19 mi (0.31 km) | 35 yd (32 m) | $0 | A trained storm spotter reported a brief tornado. | [79] |
| EF0 | W of Randlett | Cotton | OK | 34°10′48″N 98°29′42″W / 34.18°N 98.495°W | 2304 | 0.2 mi (0.32 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | Road signs were damaged. | [80] |
| EF0 | ESE of Randlett | Cotton | OK | 34°09′08″N 98°22′45″W / 34.1523°N 98.3792°W | 2316 | 0.2 mi (0.32 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A storm chaser reported a brief tornado. | [81] |
| EF0 | NW of Throckmorton | Throckmorton | TX | 33°19′N 99°20′W / 33.31°N 99.34°W | 2322 – 2323 | 0.25 mi (0.40 km) | 35 yd (32 m) | $0 | The public reported a brief tornado. | [82] |
| EF0 | W of Waurika | Jefferson | OK | 34°10′12″N 98°06′18″W / 34.17°N 98.105°W | 2340 | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | Broadcast media observed a brief tornado crossing U.S. Route 70. | [83] |
| EF0 | NW of Throckmorton | Throckmorton | TX | 33°11′N 99°11′W / 33.19°N 99.19°W | 2340 – 2341 | 0.19 mi (0.31 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | $0 | A tornado was reported by the local sheriff's office. | [84] |
| EF0 | E of Waurika | Jefferson | OK | 34°10′12″N 97°58′57″W / 34.17°N 97.9825°W | 0008 | 0.2 mi (0.32 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A brief tornado was recorded on video. | [85] |
| EF0 | S of La Junta | Otero | CO | 37°53′43″N 103°34′30″W / 37.8953°N 103.575°W | 0012 – 0014 | 0.82 mi (1.32 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A storm chaser reported a brief tornado over open country. | [86] |
May 9 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Damage[note 2] | Summary | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | S of Karval | Lincoln | CO | 38°32′N 103°30′W / 38.53°N 103.50°W | 2140 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A brief tornado with no damage | [87] |
| EF0 | W of Truckton | El Paso | CO | 38°42′54″N 104°19′30″W / 38.715°N 104.325°W | 2141–2146 | 3.32 mi (5.34 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $0 | Tornado remained over open fields | [88] |
| EF0 | SE of Eads | Kiowa | CO | 38°26′N 102°41′W / 38.43°N 102.69°W | 2227–2235 | 1.07 mi (1.72 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | Tornado remained over open fields | [89] |
| EF0 | S of Matheson | Elbert | CO | 39°02′N 103°57′W / 39.04°N 103.95°W | 2230 | 0.1 mi (0.16 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A brief tornado with no damage | [90] |
| EF3 | SW of Cisco to W of Mangum | Eastland | TX | 32°18′12″N 99°00′48″W / 32.3032°N 99.0133°W | 2132–2152 | 3.79 mi (6.10 km) | 1,400 yd (1,300 m) | $400,000 | 1 death – A large stovepipe tornado destroyed several homes near Cisco, including one that was leveled. An unanchored hunting lodge was swept completely away, and numerous trees were denuded and partially debarked as well. A large concrete power pole was snapped, and vehicles and farm equipment were tossed more than 1 mi (1.6 km). An elderly woman was killed in the destruction of her mobile home, and one other person was critically injured.. | [91][92] |
| EF0 | Near Lindsay | Cooke | TX | 33°41′N 97°13′W / 33.69°N 97.21°W | 2155–2157 | 0.68 mi (1.09 km) | 40 yd (37 m) | $0 | A brief tornado with no damage | [93] |
| EF0 | SE of Eastland | Eastland | TX | 32°20′N 98°42′W / 32.34°N 98.7°W | 2215 | 0.1 mi (0.16 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | $90,000 | A home, trees, and fences were damaged. | [94] |
| EF0 | Near Thackerville | Love | OK | 33°47′24″N 97°07′21″W / 33.79°N 97.1226°W | 2230 | 0.3 mi (0.48 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | $0 | A brief tornado caused minor tree damage near Thackerville. | [95] |
| EF0 | ENE of Matheson | Elbert | CO | 39°13′N 103°50′W / 39.22°N 103.84°W | 2240 | 0.1 mi (0.16 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A brief tornado with no damage | [96] |
| EF0 | N of Chivington | Kiowa, Cheyenne | CO | 38°33′41″N 102°36′26″W / 38.5613°N 102.6073°W | 2250–2306 | 11.06 mi (17.80 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | $0 | Tornado remained over open fields, causing some damage to fencing. | [97][98] |
| EF0 | Near Tucks Ferry | Love | OK | 33°52′06″N 97°02′01″W / 33.8684°N 97.0337°W | 2250 | 0.3 mi (0.48 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | $0 | A brief tornado caused minor tree damage near Tucks Ferry. | [99] |
| EF0 | WNW of Burkburnett | Wichita | TX | 34°07′N 98°38′W / 34.11°N 98.63°W | 2257–2304 | 3.25 mi (5.23 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | Tornado remained over open fields | [100] |
| EF0 | W of Randlett | Cotton | OK | 34°11′N 98°32′W / 34.18°N 98.53°W | 2309–2311 | 1 mi (1.6 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $0 | A stovepipe tornado was reported by a storm chaser. | [101] |
| EF0 | S of Firstview | Cheyenne | CO | 38°42′15″N 102°31′04″W / 38.7043°N 102.5177°W | 2320–2323 | 2.07 mi (3.33 km) | 10 yd (9.1 m) | $0 | A trained storm spotter reported a brief, intermittent tornado. | [102] |
| EF0 | N of Willis | Marshall | OK | 33°55′N 96°50′W / 33.92°N 96.83°W | 2324–2330 | 3 mi (4.8 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $0 | A stovepipe tornado was reported by a storm chaser. | [103] |
| EF0 | E of Kit Carson | Cheyenne | CO | 38°47′00″N 102°30′43″W / 38.7834°N 102.512°W | 2335–2338 | 1.04 mi (1.67 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | $0 | Intermittent tornado that caused no damage. | [104] |
| EF0 | NE of Huckabay | Erath | TX | 32°21′N 98°21′W / 32.35°N 98.35°W | 2358–2359 | 0.29 mi (0.47 km) | 80 yd (73 m) | $0 | A tornado was reported by a trained spotter. | [105] |
| EF1 | SSW of Silo to ENE of Durant | Bryan | OK | 34°01′36″N 96°29′12″W / 34.0266°N 96.4867°W | 0025–0035 | 5.25 mi (8.45 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | Unknown | Two homes, including one mobile, were damaged and numerous trees were downed. | [106] |
| EF0 | N of Collyer | Trego | KS | 39°03′42″N 100°07′11″W / 39.0617°N 100.1198°W | 0028–0040 | 3.95 mi (6.36 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $0 | Tornado remained over open fields | [107] |
| EF0 | SSW of Saint Peter | Graham | KS | 39°08′N 100°07′W / 39.14°N 100.12°W | 0055–0106 | 2.8 mi (4.5 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A tornado was reported by local law enforcement. | [108] |
| EF0 | NE of Monument Rocks | Gove | KS | 38°52′N 100°41′W / 38.86°N 100.69°W | 0100–0115 | 5.67 mi (9.12 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $0 | Tornado remained over open fields | [109] |
| EF0 | N of Elk City | Beckham, Roger Mills | OK | 40°14′N 99°32′W / 40.24°N 99.54°W | 0124–0126 | 2.01 mi (3.23 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $0 | Some trees and a cattle feeder were damaged | [110][111] |
| EF0 | E of Stamford | Harlan | NE | 40°07′48″N 99°33′00″W / 40.13°N 99.5501°W | 0125–0127 | 0.28 mi (0.45 km) | 15 yd (14 m) | $0 | A short-lived tornado was observed. | [112] |
| EF0 | E of Oxford | Harlan | NE | 40°14′N 99°32′W / 40.24°N 99.54°W | 0136 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 15 yd (14 m) | $0 | A storm spotter confirmed a brief touchdown. | [113] |
| EF1 | S of Grinnell | Gove | KS | 38°52′N 100°41′W / 38.86°N 100.69°W | 0138–0158 | 6.07 mi (9.77 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $50,000 | Tornado caused minor roof damage and overturned irrigation pivots | [114] |
| EF0 | ENE of Angelus to ESE of Rexford | Sheridan | KS | 38°52′N 100°41′W / 38.86°N 100.69°W | 0212–0250 | 13.88 mi (22.34 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | $0 | Tornado remained over open fields | [115] |
| EF2 | NE of Menlo to ESE of Rexford | Sheridan, Decatur | KS | 39°25′N 100°41′W / 39.41°N 100.68°W | 0250–0328 | 18.75 mi (30.18 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | $75,000 | A long-tracked tornado that remained over mostly open fields. Relatively minor damage took place near Selden and a barn elsewhere was destroyed. | [116] |
| EF1 | WSW of Oberlin to SSE of Traer | Decatur | KS | 39°48′N 100°37′W / 39.80°N 100.62°W | 0343–0404 | 11.74 mi (18.89 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $6,000 | Tornado remained over mostly rural area, but snapped multiple power poles along its path. | [117] |
| EF0 | SSW of McCook | Red Willow | NE | 40°07′N 100°39′W / 40.11°N 100.65°W | 0420–0430 | 4.22 mi (6.79 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | $0 | Intermittent tornado that caused no damage | [118] |
May 10 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Damage[note 2] | Summary | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF1 | SE of McAlester Regional Airport | Pittsburg | OK | 34°52′22″N 95°46′20″W / 34.8727°N 95.7721°W | 1401–1404 | 3.8 mi (6.1 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $35,000 | A tornado destroyed a barn, rolled a horse trailer, and toppled a grain silo. | [119] |
| EF2 | E of Wagner to N of Delmont | Charles Mix, Douglas | SD | 43°05′31″N 98°13′55″W / 43.092°N 98.232°W | 1521–1553 | 16.16 mi (26.01 km) | 400 yd (370 m) | $1,500,000 | A high-end EF2 tornado struck Delmont directly. South of town, a house had its roof torn off and outbuildings were destroyed. Within Delmont, at least 20 structures were heavily damaged or destroyed, including a large church, the fire department, and several homes. A few small and frail cottage-type homes were leveled or swept away, and trees were snapped and stripped of foliage. Farm fields were scoured north of town before the tornado dissipated. Nine people were injured. | [120][121] [122][123] |
| EF0 | WNW of Dimock | Hutchinson, Davison | SD | 43°29′N 98°05′W / 43.49°N 98.08°W | 1615–1623 | 4.18 mi (6.73 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | Tornado remained over open fields and caused no damage | [124][125] [126] |
| EF1 | N of Argyle to Denton | Denton | TX | 33°07′55″N 97°10′59″W / 33.132°N 97.183°W | 1916–1926 | 5.19 mi (8.35 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | $3,500,000 | Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. A home had damage to its roof, siding, awning, and gutters. One fast food restaurant had a significant portion of its roof removed while a second had its entire roofing structure ripped off. A small outbuilding was overturned. One mobile home had its underpinning removed while three others were slid off their foundations and two others had shingles removed. | [120][127] [128] |
| EF0 | Krugerville | Denton | TX | 33°16′37″N 96°59′01″W / 33.2769°N 96.9836°W | 1939–1941 | 2.9 mi (4.7 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | $60,000 | Tornado touched down in Krugerville, causing minor damage, before moving over mostly open fields. A farmstead sustained some damage. | [129] |
| EF0 | S of Inwood | Sioux | IA | 43°14′N 96°27′W / 43.24°N 96.45°W | 2028–2030 | 0.85 mi (1.37 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | Tornado touched down over open field and caused no damage | [124][130] |
| EF1 | SW of Carpenter's Bluff | Grayson | TX | 33°40′N 96°24′W / 33.67°N 96.40°W | 2108–2116 | 2.6 mi (4.2 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $50,000 | Damage was mainly confined to trees, though one church near Carpenter's Bluff sustained roof damage. | [131] |
| EF1 | E of Shive | Hamilton | TX | 31°33′40″N 98°14′02″W / 31.5612°N 98.234°W | 2145–2152 | 5.1 mi (8.2 km) | 105 yd (96 m) | $100,000 | Several groves of trees, outbuildings, and houses were damaged. One home had a majority of its roof removed and thrown into a field approximately 2 mi (3.2 km) downstream. | [132][133] |
| EF0 | Near Peoria | Hill | TX | 31°59′15″N 97°16′06″W / 31.9874°N 97.2682°W | 2303–2305 | 0.6 mi (0.97 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A brief tornado caused minor damage to farmland | [134] |
| EF0 | Near Cottonwood | Kaufman | TX | 32°29′N 96°24′W / 32.48°N 96.4°W | 2307 | 0.1 mi (0.16 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | $0 | Brief tornado with no damage | [135] |
| EF0 | ESE of Jumbo | Pushmataha | OK | 34°25′20″N 95°42′40″W / 34.4223°N 95.711°W | 2318–2321 | 1.7 mi (2.7 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $0 | Several storm chasers witnessed a tornado; no known damage occurred. | [136][137] |
| EF0 | SW of Terrell | Kaufman | TX | 32°39′N 96°20′W / 32.65°N 96.33°W | 2334 | 0.05 mi (0.080 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | Brief tornado touched down over open fields | [138] |
| EF1 | S of Lake City to N of Rockwell City | Carroll, Calhoun | IA | 42°08′48″N 94°50′25″W / 42.1467°N 94.8402°W | 0010–0100 | 23.34 mi (37.56 km) | 700 yd (640 m) | $1,025,000 | South of Lake City, trees and power poles were snapped. The multi-vortex tornado then struck the city directly, tearing the roofs off of a manufactured home and the local high school. An apartment building lost a section of its roof, and trees in town were damaged. North of town, a grain bin and a camper were flipped over, and chicken houses were damaged. The tornado snapped power poles and damaged another grain bin near Rockwell City before dissipating. | [120][139] [140][141] |
| EF0 | ESE of Canova | Miner | SD | 43°52′N 97°23′W / 43.86°N 97.39°W | 0016–0017 | 0.35 mi (0.56 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A brief tornado that caused no damage | [142] |
| EF2 | S of Wilburton to WSW of Red Oak | Latimer | OK | 34°45′54″N 95°18′40″W / 34.7649°N 95.3112°W | 0018–0041 | 15 mi (24 km) | 880 yd (800 m) | $100,000 | A tornado moved through heavily forested areas, flattening a large swath of trees. Outbuildings were damaged, a house was moved off of its foundation, and another house lost much of its roof. An oil drilling platform was damaged, and a large plastic oil tank was tossed. Two metal storage buildings were damaged as well. | [136][120] [143] |
| EF0 | NE of Brandon | Hill | TX | 32°03′09″N 96°57′55″W / 32.0526°N 96.9653°W | 0020–0030 | 1.42 mi (2.29 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | $50,000 | Tornado remained over fields and caused crop damage. | [144] |
| EF0 | NW of Red Oak | Latimer | OK | 34°58′09″N 95°05′54″W / 34.9692°N 95.0984°W | 0046–0052 | 3.7 mi (6.0 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | $0 | Large tree limbs were snapped. | [145] |
| EF0 | WSW of Manson | Calhoun | IA | 42°31′09″N 94°34′46″W / 42.5192°N 94.5794°W | 0114–0116 | 1.03 mi (1.66 km) | 400 yd (370 m) | $0 | A brief tornado caused minor damage | [146] |
| EF3 | N of Edom to N of Van | Van Zandt | TX | 32°25′N 95°37′W / 32.41°N 95.62°W | 0146–0209 | 10.22 mi (16.45 km) | 700 yd (640 m) | $40,000,000 | 2 deaths – A significant tornado began south of Van and moved north directly though town. Numerous homes and mobile homes were damaged or destroyed, and many trees and power lines were downed throughout Van. A school building in town sustained major roof damage, and a nearby metal-frame industrial building was destroyed. A few well-built frame homes in the northern part of town were left with only interior walls standing. An oil pump derrick toppled to the ground, along with a large metal high-tension truss tower. Several barns and outbuildings were destroyed as well. At least 47 people were injured. | [120][147] [127][148] |
| EF1 | NNW of Garden Valley | Smith | TX | 32°38′05″N 95°34′51″W / 32.6348°N 95.5807°W | 0219–0220 | 1.44 mi (2.32 km) | 440 yd (400 m) | $125,000 | Several homes sustained roof damage, outbuildings were damaged or destroyed, and numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. | [149][150] |
| EF1 | NNW of Garden Valley | Smith | TX | 32°36′46″N 95°34′34″W / 32.6129°N 95.5761°W | 0350–0351 | 1.09 mi (1.75 km) | 450 yd (410 m) | $125,000 | Several outbuildings were damaged or destroyed, and numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. | [149][151] |
| EF2 | Western Nashville | Howard | AR | 33°55′52″N 93°51′57″W / 33.9311°N 93.8659°W | 0418–0434 | 6.7 mi (10.8 km) | 400 yd (370 m) | $1,500,000 | 2 deaths – A strong tornado impacted a mobile home park in the western part of town, completely destroying five mobile homes, killing two occupants, and resulting in eight injuries. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, and power lines were downed as well. Approximately 40 to 60 homes sustained minor to moderate damage, mainly from fallen trees. | [147][149] [152] |
| EF0 | NNW of Stalls | Marion | TX | 32°50′09″N 94°18′41″W / 32.8357°N 94.3114°W | 0425–0427 | 0.28 mi (0.45 km) | 172 yd (157 m) | $0 | Numerous softwood trees were uprooted and numerous large tree limbs were downed. | [120][149] [153] |
| EF0 | SW of Lodi | Marion, Cass | TX | 32°51′51″N 94°17′11″W / 32.8643°N 94.2865°W | 0428–0432 | 2.64 mi (4.25 km) | 345 yd (315 m) | $0 | Numerous softwood and hardwood trees were uprooted. | [120][149] [154][155] |
May 11 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Damage[note 2] | Summary | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF1 | E New Summerfield | Cherokee | TX | 31°57′37″N 95°03′22″W / 31.9604°N 95.0562°W | 0634–0636 | 1.39 mi (2.24 km) | 76 yd (69 m) | Unknown | Several trees were snapped and uprooted. | [156] |
| EF0 | NW of Iota | Acadia | LA | 30°23′N 92°34′W / 30.38°N 92.56°W | 1535 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 10 yd (9.1 m) | $0 | A brief tornado touched down over an open field. | [157] |
| EF0 | Manteo | Dare | NC | 35°53′30″N 75°40′30″W / 35.8918°N 75.6749°W | 2110–2111 | 0.51 mi (0.82 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | $5,000 | A waterspout moved ashore, downing tree limbs. This tornado was spawned by Tropical Storm Ana | [158] |
May 13 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Damage[note 2] | Summary | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | SE of Victoria Regional Airport | Victoria | TX | 28°48′09″N 96°50′37″W / 28.8024°N 96.8436°W | 2101 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 10 yd (9.1 m) | $0 | A brief tornado touched down over an open field. | [159] |
| EF0 | WNW of Guthrie | King | TX | 33°37′23″N 100°20′10″W / 33.6231°N 100.3362°W | 2257–2258 | 0.08 mi (0.13 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | $0 | A brief tornado touched down over an open field just west of Guthrie. | [160] |
| EF0 | SW of Freer | Webb | TX | 27°47′N 98°59′W / 27.78°N 98.99°W | 2326–2328 | 0.62 mi (1.00 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A brief tornado touched down over an open field | [161] |
May 14 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Damage[note 2] | Summary | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | SE of Mendon | Chariton | MO | 39°35′16″N 93°08′04″W / 39.5878°N 93.1345°W | 0120–0121 | 0.28 mi (0.45 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | Unknown | A brief tornado caused minor structural damage and downed power lines. | [162] |
May 15 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Damage[note 2] | Summary | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF1 | NW of Cotulla | La Salle | TX | 28°32′N 99°23′W / 28.54°N 99.38°W | 1129–1135 | 2.26 mi (3.64 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $100,000 | Numerous large trees were snapped at their bases or uprooted. A wooden cabin was destroyed, with its debris lofted approximately 100 yd (91 m) downstream. | [163][164] |
| EF0 | N of Cotulla | La Salle | TX | 28°28′N 99°14′W / 28.47°N 99.24°W | 1144–1148 | 0.78 mi (1.26 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | $50,000 | A brief tornado impacted a ranch, damaging three barns and several trees. | [165] |
| EF0 | N of Rosita | Duval | TX | 27°51′N 98°25′W / 27.85°N 98.42°W | 1618–1619 | 0.02 mi (0.032 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | $0 | A brief tornado touched down over an open field | [166] |
| EF0 | W of Flour Bluff | Nueces | TX | 27°39′00″N 97°22′22″W / 27.65013°N 97.3728°W | 1805–1806 | 0.22 mi (0.35 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | $25,000 | A large tree was blown onto a car, an outbuilding was heavily damaged, and a business had some of its flashing peeled back below the roof line. | [167][168] |
| EF0 | ENE of Portland | San Patricio | TX | 29°42′N 97°17′W / 29.70°N 97.28°W | 1820–1825 | 1.38 mi (2.22 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $100,000 | Tornado struck a Voestalpine plant. A trailer was flipped, injuring its three occupants. | [169] |
| EF0 | NNW of Leader | Adams | CO | 40°00′N 104°08′W / 40.0°N 104.14°W | 2003 | 0.1 mi (0.16 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A brief tornado touched down over an open field | [170] |
| EF1 | N of Strasburg | Adams | CO | 39°54′N 104°18′W / 39.9°N 104.3°W | 2051–2055 | 0.1 mi (0.16 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $15,000 | A brief tornado damaged a storage shed | [171] |
| EF1 | WSW of Huntley to E of Torrington | Goshen | WY | 41°55′08″N 104°12′40″W / 41.919°N 104.211°W | 2134–2200 | 9.84 mi (15.84 km) | 400 yd (370 m) | Unknown | A few trees were uprooted, and several wooden power poles were leant. One irrigation pivot was blown over while another was destroyed. A car garage was destroyed, and a single-wide mobile home was rolled onto its side. Several outbuildings were impacted: two had metal roofing panels removed, two had their doors collapsed, one was overturned, and one had its walls collapsed. Several livestock were killed. | [120][172][173] |
| EF0 | ESE of Netawaka | Jackson | KS | 39°35′N 95°41′W / 39.59°N 95.68°W | 2322–2323 | 0.05 mi (0.080 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | $0 | A brief tornado touched down over an open field | [174] |
| EF0 | W of Robinson | Brown | KS | 39°49′N 95°27′W / 39.82°N 95.45°W | 0041 | 0.05 mi (0.080 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | $0 | A brief tornado touched down over an open field | [175] |
| EF0 | SSW of Irwin | Cherry | NE | 42°49′N 101°58′W / 42.81°N 101.97°W | 0134–0136 | 0.08 mi (0.13 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | $0 | A brief tornado touched down in open rangeland; no damage was reported. | [176][177] |
| EF0 | SSW of Rushville | Sheridan | NE | 42°41′53″N 102°27′50″W / 42.698°N 102.464°W | 0208–0210 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | 10 yd (9.1 m) | $0 | A brief tornado was reported; no known damage occurred. | [176][178] |
May 16 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Damage[note 2] | Summary | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | NNE of Silverton | Briscoe | TX | 34°36′N 101°14′W / 34.6°N 101.24°W | 1812–1813 | 0.54 mi (0.87 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | $0 | An off-duty fire department volunteer observed a brief tornado. | [179] |
| EF0 | E of Cody | Park | WY | 44°30′08″N 108°44′58″W / 44.5021°N 108.7494°W | 1913–1922 | 1.37 mi (2.20 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | $0 | A law enforcement officer reported a tornado over open country. | [180] |
| EF1 | W of Hedley | Donley | TX | 34°52′23″N 100°44′29″W / 34.873°N 100.7414°W | 1920–1938 | 8.59 mi (13.82 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | $0 | A residence sustained significant roof damage, and several large trees were snapped at their bases. | [181] |
| EF1 | NNE of Hedley to WSW of Shamrock | Donley, Collingsworth | TX | 34°56′55″N 100°37′18″W / 34.9486°N 100.6218°W | 1940–2007 | 22.48 mi (36.18 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $0 | A long-lived tornado snapped power poles and trees at its peak. | [182][183] |
| EF0 | W of Shamrock | Wheeler | TX | 35°13′21″N 100°17′18″W / 35.2226°N 100.2882°W | 2014–2025 | 5.49 mi (8.84 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | $0 | A tornado caused EF0 damage along its path. | [184] |
| EF1 | N of Montevideo | Chippewa | MN | 45°03′00″N 95°44′10″W / 45.0499°N 95.7361°W | 2133–2138 | 1.83 mi (2.95 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $250,000 | A large machine shed was pushed off its foundation and destroyed, with metal blown 1.5 mi (2.4 km) downwind; much of the inside equipment was also destroyed. A metal fence was downed, dozens of trees were snapped, and new soybean crops were clipped off. | [185] |
| EF1 | NE of Strong City | Roger Mills | OK | 35°51′07″N 99°26′53″W / 35.852°N 99.448°W | 2149–2155 | 3.5 mi (5.6 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $0 | A travel trailer and equipment barn were destroyed. Two mobile homes, a few outbuildings, and the roof of a house were damaged. | [186] |
| EF1 | NNE of Leedey | Dewey | OK | 35°55′48″N 99°18′32″W / 35.93°N 99.309°W | 2205 | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A mobile home, barn, and well house were damaged. | [187] |
| EF0 | NE of Danvers | Swift | MN | 45°18′03″N 95°43′22″W / 45.3007°N 95.7229°W | 2218–2226 | 2.69 mi (4.33 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $5,000 | A number of trees were broken or downed, and a farmstead sustained minor damage. | [188] |
| EF0 | SW of Murdock | Chippewa | MN | 45°06′04″N 95°31′39″W / 45.1012°N 95.5275°W | 2223–2229 | 2.7 mi (4.3 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | $0 | Numerous storm chasers observed a tornado over open fields. | [189] |
| EF3 | N of Chillicothe to E of Snyder | Hardeman (TX), Wilbarger (TX), Jackson (OK), Tillman (OK), Kiowa (OK) | TX, OK | 34°22′48″N 99°30′22″W / 34.3801°N 99.5061°W | 2226–2345 | 42.13 mi (67.80 km) | 1,600 yd (1,500 m) | $0 | Multiple-vortex wedge tornado. Metal buildings, outbuildings, and trees sustained major damage or were destroyed. Power poles were broken and a few homes were damaged as well. Video and radar evidence suggest that this was likely a violent (EF4 or stronger) tornado over a sparsely populated area. | [190][191] [192][193] [194][195] [196] |
| EF1 | SSW of De Graff | Swift | MN | 45°09′41″N 95°30′53″W / 45.1615°N 95.5148°W | 2233–2240 | 3.07 mi (4.94 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $50,000 | An outbuilding was destroyed and windows were blown out of a house. Power lines were downed. | [197] |
| EF0 | NW of Benson | Swift | MN | 45°22′25″N 95°45′21″W / 45.3736°N 95.7558°W | 2236–2237 | 0.15 mi (0.24 km) | 15 yd (14 m) | $0 | Storm chasers observed a brief tornado in an open field. | [198] |
| EF1 | N of Neosho Rapids | Lyon | KS | 38°24′11″N 95°59′10″W / 38.403°N 95.986°W | 2237–2239 | 0.18 mi (0.29 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A farm outbuilding had its roof uplifted, while a nearby shed had metal roofing panels ripped off. | [199] |
| EF0 | Elk City | Beckham | OK | 35°25′26″N 99°22′19″W / 35.424°N 99.372°W | 2247 | 0.2 mi (0.32 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | $0 | At least one RV was overturned in an RV park. | [200] |
| EF0 | SW of Murdock | Chippewa | MN | 45°06′13″N 95°30′37″W / 45.1035°N 95.5103°W | 2251–2253 | 0.81 mi (1.30 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | $0 | Numerous storm chasers observed a tornado over open fields. | [201] |
| EF0 | SSW of Murdock | Chippewa | MN | 45°08′38″N 95°26′51″W / 45.1438°N 95.4475°W | 2257–2300 | 0.51 mi (0.82 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | $0 | Multiple storm chasers observed a tornado over open fields. | [202] |
| EF0 | W of Tipton | Tillman | OK | 34°30′40″N 99°10′21″W / 34.5111°N 99.1725°W | 2305 | 0.2 mi (0.32 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | $0 | A storm chaser observed a brief tornado. | [203] |
| EF1 | NW of Fairview to ESE of Aline | Major, Alfalfa | OK | 36°19′03″N 98°33′39″W / 36.3175°N 98.5609°W | 2322–2345 | 16 mi (26 km) | 400 yd (370 m) | $0 | A house was moved off its foundation. A mobile home, outbuildings, trees, and utility poles were damaged. An outbuilding was destroyed, and a truck was overturned. | [204][205] |
| EF0 | NE of Murdock | Swift | MN | 45°16′12″N 95°21′34″W / 45.27°N 95.3594°W | 2324–2325 | 0.25 mi (0.40 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | $0 | Multiple storm chasers observed a brief tornado in an open field. | [206] |
| EF0 | WSW of Sunburg | Swift | MN | 45°19′53″N 95°19′53″W / 45.3315°N 95.3315°W | 2338–2342 | 1.26 mi (2.03 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | $0 | Numerous storm chasers observed a tornado in an open field. | [207] |
| EF0 | S of Terrace | Pope | MN | 45°25′49″N 95°17′35″W / 45.4302°N 95.293°W | 0001–0002 | 0.11 mi (0.18 km) | 15 yd (14 m) | $0 | Multiple storm chasers observed a brief tornado in an open field. | [208] |
| EF1 | SW of Meers | Comanche | OK | 34°43′07″N 98°39′17″W / 34.7186°N 98.6547°W | 0014–0024 | 7.14 mi (11.49 km) | 400 yd (370 m) | $0 | A trained storm spotter reported a large tornado in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. | [209] |
| EF0 | Western Sedan | Pope | MN | 45°30′45″N 95°15′50″W / 45.5125°N 95.264°W | 0015–0029 | 5.02 mi (8.08 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $0 | Approximately a dozen trees were uprooted. | [210] |
| EF0 | NE of Seymour | Archer | TX | 33°49′12″N 98°56′02″W / 33.82°N 98.9339°W | 0022 | 0.2 mi (0.32 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | $0 | The public relayed video of a waterspout over Lake Diversion. | [211] |
| EF0 | N of Sedan | Pope | MN | 45°36′42″N 95°15′44″W / 45.6117°N 95.2623°W | 0041–0047 | 2.52 mi (4.06 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | Numerous storm chasers observed a tornado in an open field. | [212] |
| EF0 | W of Darwin | Meeker | MN | 45°03′56″N 94°27′21″W / 45.0656°N 94.4557°W | 0048–0058 | 5.02 mi (8.08 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $50,000 | A barn and other sheds were pushed off their foundations, the roof was ripped off a pole barn, and dozens of trees were downed. | [213] |
| EF0 | NW of Cyril | Caddo | OK | 34°56′27″N 98°15′00″W / 34.9409°N 98.2499°W | 0055–0058 | 2.01 mi (3.23 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | Tree damage was observed along the path. | [214] |
| EF0 | SE of Villard | Pope | MN | 45°42′40″N 95°13′56″W / 45.7112°N 95.2322°W | 0056–0059 | 0.77 mi (1.24 km) | 15 yd (14 m) | $0 | Multiple storm chasers observed a tornado. | [215] |
| EF0 | S of Geronimo | Comanche | OK | 34°26′57″N 98°25′02″W / 34.4493°N 98.4172°W | 0058–0108 | 6 mi (9.7 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | Multiple storm chasers observed a tornado. | [216] |
| EF0 | NNW of Cyril | Caddo | OK | 34°58′01″N 98°14′02″W / 34.9669°N 98.2338°W | 0101–0105 | 2.5 mi (4.0 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | Storm chasers reported a tornado. | [217] |
| EF0 | SSW of Osakis | Douglas | MN | 45°45′53″N 95°12′46″W / 45.7648°N 95.2127°W | 0109–0111 | 0.21 mi (0.34 km) | 15 yd (14 m) | $0 | Multiple storm chasers observed a tornado in an open field. | [218] |
| EF0 | Kimball | Stearns | MN | 45°17′41″N 94°18′28″W / 45.2947°N 94.3077°W | 0128–0132 | 1.44 mi (2.32 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | $100,000 | A couple dozen trees were downed. A barn was pushed over and multiple sheds were damaged, including a storage shed that had its equipment strewn downstream. | [219] |
| EF0 | Lawson | Ray | MO | 39°26′N 94°13′W / 39.43°N 94.21°W | 0235–0237 | 0.87 mi (1.40 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Unknown | Trees and residences sustained minor damage. | [220] |
| EF1 | NE of Okemah | Okfuskee | OK | 35°28′38″N 96°16′00″W / 35.4772°N 96.2666°W | 0320–0321 | 1.4 mi (2.3 km) | 110 yd (100 m) | $0 | Trees were snapped and uprooted. | [221] |
| EF2 | SW of Sibley to NW of Orrick | Jackson, Ray | MO | 39°08′N 94°13′W / 39.14°N 94.22°W | 0415–0432 | 10.03 mi (16.14 km) | 250 yd (230 m) | Unknown | Several hardwood trees were snapped or uprooted, and a few poles were leant or snapped. One residence sustained minor damage to its roof and had its shed destroyed. Roof and wall panels were ripped from a metal building system. A second residence sustained major damage, with its roof largely removed, chimney and carport collapsed, and garage doors blown inward. A barn on the property had a portion of its roofing removed. An outbuilding had metal roofing panels ripped off. A single-wide mobile home was completely destroyed and wrapped around a tree. | [222][223] |
| EF2 | SW of Oneta to W of Inola | Wagoner, Rogers | OK | 35°58′22″N 95°45′41″W / 35.9727°N 95.7615°W | 0426–0441 | 16 mi (26 km) | 1,000 yd (910 m) | $2,000,000 | Up to 120 homes were damaged, some severely. Barns and outbuildings were destroyed, many trees were snapped or uprooted, and power poles were snapped. | [224][225] |
| EF2 | WNW of Inola to ENE of Tiawah | Rogers | OK | 36°10′19″N 95°34′12″W / 36.1719°N 95.57°W | 0443–0451 | 9.8 mi (15.8 km) | 1,500 yd (1,400 m) | $1,000,000 | Dozens of homes were damaged, some severely. Barns outbuildings were destroyed, numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, and power poles were snapped. | [226] |
| EF1 | Polo area | Ray, Caldwell | MO | 39°31′N 94°02′W / 39.51°N 94.03°W | 0451–0457 | 2.82 mi (4.54 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Unknown | A few hardwood trees were snapped. One outbuilding had its metal roofing panels ripped off, while a second one had its walls collapsed. A barn, a house, and a few mobile homes sustained minor damage. | [227][228] |
| EF1 | NE of Tiawah | Rogers | OK | 36°17′39″N 95°28′39″W / 36.2942°N 95.4774°W | 0452–0456 | 3.3 mi (5.3 km) | 300 yd (270 m) | $30,000 | Several trees were uprooted, several large tree branches and power poles were snapped, and several homes were damaged. | [229] |
May 17 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Damage[note 2] | Summary | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF1 | NW of Pryor | Mayes | OK | 36°21′41″N 95°24′06″W / 36.3613°N 95.4017°W | 0500 – 0503 | 2.3 mi (3.7 km) | 450 yd (410 m) | $10,000 | Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted and power poles were downed. | [230] |
| EF1 | W of Adrian | Bates | MO | 38°23′N 94°23′W / 38.39°N 94.39°W | 0505 – 0509 | 0.88 mi (1.42 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Unknown | Several trees were uprooted. An outbuilding had its walls collapsed. One residence had its doors and windows shattered, while a second residence had its roof ripped off, chimney and carport collapsed, and garage doors blown inward. A second outbuilding had metal roofing panels removed. | [231] |
| EF1 | N of Adair | Mayes | OK | 36°28′17″N 95°16′51″W / 36.4715°N 95.2809°W | 0510 – 0516 | 4.5 mi (7.2 km) | 600 yd (550 m) | $75,000 | At least two outbuildings were destroyed, two homes were damaged, and trees were snapped or uprooted. Power poles were downed. | [232] |
| EF1 | N of Cleora | Craig, Delaware | OK | 36°33′27″N 95°00′45″W / 36.5575°N 95.0126°W | 0524 – 0529 | 4.6 mi (7.4 km) | 550 yd (500 m) | $100,000 | A mobile home and several outbuildings and barns were destroyed. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted and power poles were downed. | [233][234] |
| EF1 | Bernice area | Delaware, Ottawa | OK | 36°37′15″N 94°57′22″W / 36.6208°N 94.9561°W | 0530 – 0538 | 6.7 mi (10.8 km) | 1,100 yd (1,000 m) | $20,000 | Two mobile homes were damaged, power poles were downed, and numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. | [235][236] |
| EF1 | SSE of Fairland to ESE of Wyandotte | Ottawa | OK | 36°40′52″N 94°49′44″W / 36.6812°N 94.8289°W | 0538 – 0550 | 11.5 mi (18.5 km) | 650 yd (590 m) | $125,000 | A mobile home and several outbuildings were destroyed, a home and chicken houses were damaged, and numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. | [237] |
| EF0 | Clinton | Henry | MO | 38°21′14″N 93°47′09″W / 38.3539°N 93.7857°W | 0548 – 0557 | 6.46 mi (10.40 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | Unknown | Some residences and trees sustained minor damage. | [238] |
| EF1 | ESE of Wyandotte to W of Neosho | Ottawa, Newton | OK, MO | 36°45′50″N 94°38′12″W / 36.7638°N 94.6368°W | 0551–0601 | 12.23 mi (19.68 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $200,000 | Numerous trees were uprooted, and several outbuildings were completely destroyed. | [239][240] |
| EF1 | NE of Monett | Lawrence | MO | 36°57′21″N 93°53′50″W / 36.9559°N 93.8971°W | 0638–0642 | 4.53 mi (7.29 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $100,000 | Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. A house sustained minor damage to its siding and roof, and several outbuildings were destroyed. | [241] |
| EF0 | E of Dunnegan | Polk | MO | 37°41′54″N 93°30′21″W / 37.6983°N 93.5058°W | 0707–0709 | 1.7 mi (2.7 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $0 | Multiple trees were damaged. | [242] |
| EF0 | W of Polk | Polk | MO | 37°41′50″N 93°26′01″W / 37.6971°N 93.4336°W | 0710–0722 | 10.57 mi (17.01 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $15,000 | Numerous trees were damaged or uprooted, and two homes sustained damage to their roofing and siding. | [243] |
| EF0 | E of Humansville | Polk | MO | 37°46′46″N 93°28′46″W / 37.7795°N 93.4794°W | 0711–0714 | 2.09 mi (3.36 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $20,000 | Numerous trees were damaged or uprooted, and a couple of outbuildings were destroyed. | [244] |
| EF0 | SSW of Truro | Madison | IA | 41°10′13″N 93°53′47″W / 41.1702°N 93.8964°W | 0720 – 0731 | 7.11 mi (11.44 km) | 130 yd (120 m) | $30,000 | Outbuildings, storage silos, and trees were damaged. | [245] |
| EF0 | WNW of East Peru | Madison | IA | 41°15′05″N 93°58′55″W / 41.2513°N 93.982°W | 0727 – 0731 | 1.7 mi (2.7 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $1,000 | A few trees were damaged. | [246] |
| EF0 | NE of Buffalo | Dallas | MO | 37°47′43″N 93°03′06″W / 37.7952°N 93.0516°W | 0738–0739 | 0.1 mi (0.16 km) | 40 yd (37 m) | $5,000 | A brief tornado struck a farm, causing minor damage to buildings. | [247] |
| EF1 | N of Patterson | Madison | IA | 41°24′57″N 93°53′45″W / 41.4158°N 93.8957°W | 0740 – 0742 | 1.49 mi (2.40 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $2,000 | Several groves of trees were damaged. | [248] |
| EF1 | NNW of Patterson | Madison | IA | 41°23′37″N 93°55′01″W / 41.3937°N 93.9169°W | 0740 – 0742 | 1.54 mi (2.48 km) | 110 yd (100 m) | $55,000 | A horse trailer was thrown 40 yd (37 m) into a pine tree, flipping a parked car in the process. Outbuilding roofs and trees were damaged. | [249] |
| EF0 | NNW of Van Meter | Dallas | IA | 41°34′20″N 93°59′17″W / 41.5721°N 93.988°W | 0800 – 0801 | 0.32 mi (0.51 km) | 40 yd (37 m) | $0 | Trees were damaged. | [250] |
| EF1 | W of Tickfaw | Tangipahoa | LA | 30°32′52″N 90°32′32″W / 30.5479°N 90.5421°W | 0830 – 0838 | 1.56 mi (2.51 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $100,000 | Several hardwood trees were uprooted, one of which impacted a pickup truck. Two houses had sections of their metal roofing removed and outbuildings in both of the houses' yards were damaged, with debris tossed into nearby trees. Several mobile homes were impacted: one was rolled onto its roof, another was slid off its blocks with half the structure completely destroyed, and one sustained a huge hole in its exterior wall. Two sheds were destroyed. | [251] |
| EF0 | N of Gresham | Shawano | WI | 44°52′14″N 88°51′00″W / 44.8705°N 88.85°W | 2031 – 2040 | 4.84 mi (7.79 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | $0 | At least a dozen trees were damaged and a barn lost several shingles. | [252] |
May 18 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Damage[note 2] | Summary | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | E of Toyah | Reeves | TX | 31°19′48″N 103°21′08″W / 31.33°N 103.3522°W | 2225–2227 | 1.39 mi (2.24 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $0 | A brief tornado that caused no damage | [253] |
| EF0 | SE of Toyah | Reeves | TX | 31°17′33″N 103°22′38″W / 31.2924°N 103.3772°W | 2253–2258 | 3.57 mi (5.75 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | $0 | Tornado remained over open fields. | [254] |
May 19 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Damage[note 2] | Summary | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | SE of Giddings | Lee | TX | 30°09′19″N 96°52′52″W / 30.1553°N 96.8811°W | 1725–1728 | 2.14 mi (3.44 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $10,000 | Trees were uprooted. An outbuilding was destroyed, with pieces of debris shattering glass and causing minor roof damage to a local hotel. One person was injured. | [255] |
| EF0 | S of Washington | McClain | OK | 34°58′N 97°29′W / 34.96°N 97.48°W | 1940 | 0.1 mi (0.16 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | $0 | A brief tornado that caused no damage. | [256] |
| EF0 | SW of Purcell | McClain | OK | 34°58′N 97°26′W / 34.96°N 97.43°W | 1951 | 0.1 mi (0.16 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | $0 | A brief tornado that caused no damage. | [257] |
| EF0 | SW of McCamey | Upton | TX | 31°06′42″N 102°14′20″W / 31.1118°N 102.2389°W | 2018–2019 | 0.08 mi (0.13 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A brief tornado that caused no damage. | [258] |
| EF0 | SE of Waxahachie | Ellis | TX | 32°18′37″N 96°47′43″W / 32.3102°N 96.7952°W | 2021 – 2029 | 4.65 mi (7.48 km) | 80 yd (73 m) | $120,000 | Up to twenty homes suffered at leastminor damage, but only one home had more than shingle damage. Fences and storage buildings were damaged as well. | [259] |
| EF0 | ENE of Lexington | Cleveland | OK | 35°01′56″N 97°16′29″W / 35.0322°N 97.2747°W | 2022 | 0.1 mi (0.16 km) | 10 yd (9.1 m) | $0 | A meteorologist observed a brief tornado that caused no known damage. | [260] |
| EF0 | SE of Girvin | Pecos | TX | 31°00′30″N 102°17′47″W / 31.0084°N 102.2964°W | 2025–2029 | 0.8 mi (1.3 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | $0 | A brief tornado that caused no damage | [261] |
| EF0 | SSW of McCamey | Upton | TX | 31°07′06″N 102°14′15″W / 31.1183°N 102.2376°W | 2025–2028 | 0.19 mi (0.31 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $0 | A brief tornado that caused no damage | [262] |
| EF0 | NE of Harrold | Wichita | TX | 34°07′N 98°55′W / 34.12°N 98.92°W | 2033 | 0.2 mi (0.32 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | $0 | A brief tornado that caused no damage | [263] |
| EF0 | WSW of Grandfield | Tillman | OK | 34°13′N 98°45′W / 34.21°N 98.75°W | 2054–2104 | 1 mi (1.6 km) | 400 yd (370 m) | $0 | A large, multiple vortex tornado that remained over open fields and caused no damage. | [264] |
| EF0 | SW of Bakersfield | Pecos | TX | 30°49′44″N 102°20′23″W / 30.8288°N 102.3396°W | 2112–2117 | 2.91 mi (4.68 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | $0 | Tornado remained over open fields and caused no damage | [265] |
| EF0 | W of Brooksville | Pottawatomie | OK | 35°12′N 96°59′W / 35.20°N 96.99°W | 2119 | 0.1 mi (0.16 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | $0 | A brief tornado that caused no damage | [266] |
| EF0 | SW of Bakersfield | Pecos | TX | 30°46′40″N 102°23′57″W / 30.7777°N 102.3992°W | 2127–2129 | 1.63 mi (2.62 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $0 | Tornado remained over open fields and caused no damage | [267] |
| EF0 | SSE of Bakersfield | Pecos | TX | 30°37′49″N 102°12′19″W / 30.6303°N 102.2053°W | 2207–2209 | 0.76 mi (1.22 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $0 | Tornado remained over open fields and caused no damage | [268] |
| EF0 | SW of Bakersfield | Pecos | TX | 30°40′18″N 102°32′07″W / 30.6718°N 102.5354°W | 2208 – 2209 | 0.49 mi (0.79 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A brief tornado that caused no damage | [269] |
| EF0 | NW of Loving | Young | TX | 33°19′56″N 98°34′00″W / 33.3322°N 98.5667°W | 2233 – 2235 | 0.32 mi (0.51 km) | 70 yd (64 m) | $0 | A brief tornado caused no damage. | [270] |
| EF0 | NW of Loving | Young | TX | 33°20′50″N 98°33′10″W / 33.3472°N 98.5529°W | 2235 – 2237 | 0.2 mi (0.32 km) | 65 yd (59 m) | $0 | A brief tornado caused no damage. | [271] |
| EF0 | S of Windthorst | Archer | TX | 33°25′15″N 98°26′24″W / 33.4208°N 98.44°W | 2255 | 0.2 mi (0.32 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | $0 | A brief tornado caused no damage. | [272] |
| EF0 | NNW of Terral | Jefferson | OK | 33°57′N 97°58′W / 33.95°N 97.97°W | 2316 – 2319 | 1 mi (1.6 km) | 400 yd (370 m) | $0 | Tornado remained over open fields and caused no damage. | [273] |
| EF0 | NE of Palo Pinto | Palo Pinto | TX | 32°47′N 98°16′W / 32.78°N 98.27°W | 2319 – 2321 | 0.49 mi (0.79 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | $0 | Isolated tree damage was observed. | [274] |
| EF0 | NNE of Antelope | Jack | TX | 33°27′05″N 98°21′12″W / 33.4513°N 98.3532°W | 2320 – 2322 | 0.74 mi (1.19 km) | 80 yd (73 m) | $0 | A brief tornado caused minimal damage over open range land. | [275] |
| EF0 | NW of Iowa Park | Wichita | TX | 34°00′41″N 98°44′39″W / 34.0114°N 98.7441°W | 2320 – 2322 | 1 mi (1.6 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A brief tornado caused no damage. | [276] |
| EF0 | S of Ryan, OK | Clay | TX | 33°57′33″N 97°58′02″W / 33.9593°N 97.9672°W | 2321 – 2325 | 1 mi (1.6 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $0 | Multiple-vortex tornado remained over open fields and caused no damage. | [277] |
| EF0 | SSE of Ryan | Jefferson | OK | 33°57′59″N 97°55′24″W / 33.9665°N 97.9233°W | 2323 – 2331 | 1 mi (1.6 km) | 250 yd (230 m) | $0 | Tornado remained over open fields and caused no damage. | [278] |
| EF0 | W of Oscar | Jefferson | OK | 33°58′33″N 97°49′16″W / 33.9757°N 97.821°W | 2340 – 2344 | 2 mi (3.2 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $0 | Tornado remained over open fields and caused no damage. | [279] |
| EF0 | S of Joy | Clay | TX | 33°31′20″N 98°13′12″W / 33.5221°N 98.22°W | 2345 | 0.2 mi (0.32 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | $0 | A brief tornado caused no damage. | [280] |
| EF0 | NE of Caddo to W of Palo Pinto | Palo Pinto | TX | 32°47′55″N 98°32′06″W / 32.7987°N 98.5351°W | 0023 – 0024 | 2.55 mi (4.10 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | $0 | Minor tree damage occurred over open land. | [281] |
| EF1 | Mineral Wells | Palo Pinto | TX | 32°48′20″N 98°07′05″W / 32.8055°N 98.1181°W | 0029 – 0032 | 0.75 mi (1.21 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $230,000 | A church and several businesses sustained damage consistent with an EF1 tornado, whereas surrounding structures witnessed EF0 damage. Numerous trees and power poles were snapped. | [282] |
| EF0 | SW of Wilson | Carter | OK | 34°04′41″N 97°31′44″W / 34.0781°N 97.5289°W | 0155 | 0.3 mi (0.48 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | $0 | A brief tornado caused no damage. | [283] |
| EF0 | N of Joplin to WNW of Balsora | Jack, Wise | TX | 33°09′55″N 97°59′06″W / 33.1654°N 97.9851°W | 0218 – 0228 | 4.21 mi (6.78 km) | 80 yd (73 m) | $150,000 | Damage to trees, homes, and farm equipment was observed. | [284][285] |
| EF0 | SSE of Wilson | Carter | OK | 34°05′35″N 97°23′48″W / 34.0931°N 97.3966°W | 0235 – 0243 | 1.5 mi (2.4 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A brief tornado caused no damage. | [286] |
| EF0 | S of Runaway Bay | Wise | TX | 33°09′33″N 97°54′46″W / 33.1593°N 97.9127°W | 0239 – 0245 | 1.96 mi (3.15 km) | 80 yd (73 m) | $80,000 | Damage was largely confined to trees and farm buildings. | [287] |
| EF1 | Runaway Bay | Wise | TX | 33°10′57″N 97°51′41″W / 33.1824°N 97.8613°W | 0241 – 0243 | 1.8 mi (2.9 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $450,000 | A condominium and several homes were severely damaged. One home had its second story balcony removed. | [288] |
| EF1 | N of Balsora to ENE of Balsora | Wise | TX | 33°08′06″N 97°50′53″W / 33.135°N 97.8481°W | 0254 – 0259 | 2.47 mi (3.98 km) | 110 yd (100 m) | $300,000 | Several homes, pieces of farm equipment, and mobile homes sustained EF1 damage. Extensive tree damage was observed. | [289] |
| EF1 | E of Decatur | Wise | TX | 33°12′53″N 97°29′17″W / 33.2148°N 97.488°W | 0336 – 0338 | 1.92 mi (3.09 km) | 90 yd (82 m) | $120,000 | A few homes sustained EF1 damage, with less severe damage to additional residences and barns. | [290] |
| EF0 | Jacksboro | Jack | TX | 33°13′01″N 98°10′17″W / 33.2169°N 98.1713°W | 0404 – 0405 | 0.16 mi (0.26 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | $80,000 | A brief tornado damaged four homes and several trees. | [291] |
May 20 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Damage[note 2] | Summary | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | ESE of Gordonville | Grayson | TX | 33°47′05″N 96°48′30″W / 33.7847°N 96.8082°W | 0735–0736 | 0.31 mi (0.50 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | $80,000 | A brief tornado damaged two buildings and destroyed the roof of a marina on the south shore of Lake Texoma. | [292] |
| EF0 | SSW of Brownsville | Haywood | TN | 35°32′47″N 89°17′49″W / 35.5464°N 89.297°W | 2030–2031 | 0.07 mi (0.11 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | $0 | A brief tornado touched down and caused no damage. | [293] |
| EF0 | ENE of Decaturville | Decatur | TN | 35°35′47″N 88°04′08″W / 35.5965°N 88.0689°W | 2229–2232 | 1.23 mi (1.98 km) | 70 yd (64 m) | $5,000 | A weak tornado moved along an intermittent path, causing minor damage to roofs. | [294][295] |
May 21 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Damage[note 2] | Summary | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF1 | E of Bolton | Columbus | NC | 34°19′22″N 78°21′18″W / 34.3227°N 78.3549°W | 2013–2021 | 5 mi (8.0 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $75,000 | A single-wide mobile home and adjacent buildings sustained significant structural damage. Numerous large pine trees were snapped, some of which downed power poles and landed on houses. | [296][297] |
May 22 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Damage[note 2] | Summary | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | NE of Alpine | Brewster | TX | 30°28′49″N 103°27′36″W / 30.4802°N 103.4601°W | 2313–2315 | 0.41 mi (0.66 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $0 | A brief tornado that caused no damage. | [298] |
May 23 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Damage[note 2] | Summary | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | WSW of Bosler | Albany | WY | 41°32′09″N 105°50′35″W / 41.5357°N 105.843°W | 1855 – 1900 | 0.3 mi (0.48 km) | 35 yd (32 m) | $0 | Tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. | [299] |
| EF1 | W of Pocasset to NNE of Pocasset | Grady | OK | 35°11′24″N 98°00′11″W / 35.19°N 98.0031°W | 2212 – 2232 | 6 mi (9.7 km) | 500 yd (460 m) | — | Four houses were damaged by this tornado. | [300] |
| EF0 | N of Sulphur | Murray | OK | 34°31′28″N 96°58′12″W / 34.5245°N 96.97°W | 2259 – 2307 | 3 mi (4.8 km) | 40 yd (37 m) | — | Tornado damaged a workshop building. | [301] |
| EF0 | ESE of Ada | Pontotoc | OK | 34°45′22″N 96°38′21″W / 34.7562°N 96.6393°W | 2305 | 0.2 mi (0.32 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | $0 | Brief tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. | [302] |
| EF0 | NNW of Davis | Murray | OK | 34°34′12″N 97°09′00″W / 34.5699°N 97.1501°W | 2310 – 2311 | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | Brief tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. | [303] |
| EF1 | E of Blanchard | McClain | OK | 35°07′55″N 97°36′59″W / 35.132°N 97.6165°W | 2311 – 2317 | 2 mi (3.2 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | — | Ten homes were damaged by this tornado. | [304] |
| EF0 | S of Stratford | Garvin | OK | — | 2316 | 0.2 mi (0.32 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | Brief tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. | [305] |
| EF1 | NE of Francis | Pontotoc, Seminole | OK | — | 2325 – 2333 | 3.75 mi (6.04 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $0 | Tornado caused significant tree damage along its path. | [306][307] |
| EF0 | WSW of Newcastle | McClain | OK | — | 2330 – 2332 | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | Tornado remained over open country causing no damage. | [308] |
| EF1 | SE of Maysville | Garvin | OK | — | 0005 | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | A barn was destroyed by this brief tornado. | [309] |
| EF0 | N of Holdenville | Hughes | OK | — | 0013 | 0.2 mi (0.32 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $0 | Brief tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. | [310] |
| EF1 | SSW of Balcones Heights | Bexar | TX | 29°26′35″N 98°34′30″W / 29.4430°N 98.575°W | 0116 – 0117 | 0.4 mi (0.64 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | Unknown | One home sustained major damage to its roof, and additional residences nearby sustained generally minor damage to their roofs and vehicles. A home's carport had its roof removed and displaced two blocks to the north. Trees were damaged. | [311] |
| EF0 | SE of Panola | Latimer | OK | 34°52′43″N 95°10′20″W / 34.8785°N 95.1722°W | 0144 – 0147 | 1.6 mi (2.6 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | $0 | Large tree limbs were snapped by this weak tornado. | [312] |
| EF0 | SE of Dripping Springs | Hays | TX | 30°07′37″N 98°05′27″W / 30.1269°N 98.0909°W | 0153 – 0200 | 5.71 mi (9.19 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Unknown | Approximately 15 homes and numerous trees were damaged along the path. | [313] |
| EF1 | NNW of Jonestown | Travis | TX | 30°32′47″N 97°58′15″W / 30.5465°N 97.9708°W | 0158 – 0200 | 1.29 mi (2.08 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | Unknown | A residence sustained roof and exterior wall damage as its front and back porches were destroyed. | [314] |
| EF0 | Hays | Travis | TX | 30°09′12″N 97°52′10″W / 30.1533°N 97.8694°W | 0211 – 0213 | 2.51 mi (4.04 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | Unknown | Significant tree damage and minor roof damage was observed in Hays | [315] |
| EF1 | N of Liberty Hill | Williamson | TX | 30°41′27″N 97°56′28″W / 30.6909°N 97.9411°W | 0222 – 0234 | 3.08 mi (4.96 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | Unknown | Damage was largely confined to large oak trees. Seven to ten homes sustained damage mainly to their roofs, the most substantial instance being the complete less of a chimney. A barn had part of its roof ripped off. | [316] |
| EF0 | NE of Jonestown | Travis, Williamson | TX | 30°30′56″N 97°53′18″W / 30.5155°N 97.8883°W | 0237 – 0238 | 1.16 mi (1.87 km) | 125 yd (114 m) | Unknown | Damage to trees and a school occurred. | [317] |
| EF1 | Wells Branch | Travis | TX | 30°21′54″N 97°41′06″W / 30.365°N 97.685°W | 0239 – 0242 | 0.6 mi (0.97 km) | 250 yd (230 m) | Unknown | A business in town had its sheet metal roofing peeled back, and a stone brick sign was demolished. At an apartment complex, roofing shingles were damaged, large tree limbs were snapped, and a garbage dumpster was tossed. The second floor of a storage facility had its metal roof and walls collapsed. The tornado lifted and tossed 10 small moving trailers. Several power poles were blown over and additional tree limbs were snapped. | [318] |
| EF1 | N of Wyldwood | Bastrop | TX | 30°10′09″N 97°29′38″W / 30.1692°N 97.494°W | 0243 – 0244 | 0.81 mi (1.30 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | Unknown | Several trees were uprooted, with several oaks sustaining substantial damage. Roof damage occurred at a residence. | [319] |
| EF0 | WSW of Andice | Williamson | TX | 30°45′59″N 97°55′30″W / 30.7665°N 97.925°W | 0247–0248 | 0.26 mi (0.42 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Unknown | Tree and minor roof damage occurred along the path. | [320] |
| EF1 | NE of Leander | Williamson | TX | 30°36′40″N 97°48′18″W / 30.611°N 97.805°W | 0247 – 0250 | 0.55 mi (0.89 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | Unknown | Large tree limbs were snapped. Two homes sustained damage: one had a small portion of its roofing decking removed, while the second had over half of its roofing decking removed. Two large storage sheds were moved 20 yd (18 m). | [321] |
May 24 event[edit]
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Damage[note 2] | Summary | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF1 | Western Corpus Christi | Nueces | TX | — | 0627 – 0630 | 2.62 mi (4.22 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $750,000 | Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, some of which fell on houses and vehicles. A flower nursery and a grocery store were damaged, and a baseball dugout was destroyed. Several residences sustained minor to moderate roof and siding damage as well. | [322] |
| EF1 | Northern Irving | Dallas | TX | — | 0734 – 0736 | 1.13 mi (1.82 km) | 80 yd (73 m) | $600,000 | Several trees, two high rise buildings, and several carports were damaged. | [323] |
| EF1 | Northwestern Dallas | Dallas | TX | — | 0734 – 0737 | 4.91 mi (7.90 km) | 40 yd (37 m) | $100,000 | Trees and power lines were damaged. An apartment complex and several warehouse buildings sustained roof damage. | [324] |
| EF1 | Southwestern Houston | Harris | TX | 29°40′26″N 95°31′41″W / 29.674°N 95.528°W | 1133 – 1138 | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $200,000 | Ten structures at an apartment complex sustained roof damage, including one with complete roof removal and interior wall damage. A twelve-story glass facade building had several of its north-facing windows blown out. | [325] |
| EF1 | S of Marshall | Harrison | TX | 32°21′32″N 94°21′32″W / 32.3588°N 94.3589°W | 1634 – 1636 | 1.89 mi (3.04 km) | 128 yd (117 m) | $75,000 | Trees were snapped or uprooted. A house sustained roof damage when its carport was lifted, a small outbuilding was destroyed, and a warehouse sustained roof damage. | [326] |
| EF1 | E of Marshall | Harrison | TX | 32°28′19″N 94°20′11″W / 32.4719°N 94.3364°W | 1646 – 1700 | 9.52 mi (15.32 km) | 201 yd (184 m) | Damage was largely confined to snapped or uprooted trees, some of which damaged structures and vehicles. | [327] | |
| EF1 | E of Lowry City | St. Clair | MO | 38°06′04″N 93°42′54″W / 38.101°N 93.7149°W | 1715 – 1720 | 5.03 mi (8.10 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $400,000 | Several outbuildings and two homes were severely damaged, and numerous trees were damaged or uprooted. | [328] |
| EF1 | ESE of St. Paul | Lee | IA | 40°45′18″N 91°28′48″W / 40.7551°N 91.4801°W | 2242 | 0.1 mi (0.16 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | $10,000 | A barn and a grain bin were destroyed, a couple of chimneys were damaged, and some trees and a power line were downed. | [329] |
| EF0 | W of Merriman | Cherry | NE | 42°55′12″N 101°59′47″W / 42.92°N 101.9965°W | 2245 | 0.1 mi (0.16 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | $0 | Brief landspout tornado remained over open rangeland, causing no damage. | [330] |
| EF0 | W of Merriman | Cherry | NE | 42°55′12″N 101°59′33″W / 42.92°N 101.9925°W | 2245 | 0.1 mi (0.16 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | $0 | Law enforcement reported a brief landspout tornado in open rangeland. | [331] |
| EF1 | W of Theodosia | Ozark | MO | 36°35′04″N 92°42′24″W / 36.5844°N 92.7068°W | 2259 – 2308 | 4.66 mi (7.50 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $75,000 | A tornado damaged or destroyed three barns, caused minor damage to a mobile home, and snapped or uprooted hundreds of trees. | [332] |
| EF2 | N of New Boston | Mercer | IL | 41°15′10″N 90°59′07″W / 41.2527°N 90.9854°W | 2350 – 0000 | 6.75 mi (10.86 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $30,000 | A large machine shed and two garages were completely destroyed, and a house had a portion of its roof ripped off. Additional trees and outbuildings were damaged. | [333] |
| EF1 | NNE of Kismet to N of Plains
|