List of United States tornadoes from January to February 2025

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This page documents all tornadoes confirmed by various weather forecast offices of the National Weather Service in the United States from January to February 2025. Tornado counts are considered preliminary until final publication in the database of the National Centers for Environmental Information. [1] Based on the 1991–2020 average, about 39 tornadoes are typically recorded across the United States during January, and 36 tornadoes are typically recorded across the United States during February. [2] These tornadoes are commonly focused across the Southern United States due to their proximity to the unstable air mass and warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico as well as California in association with winter storms. [3]

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After a small outbreak at the beginning of January, multiple arctic air intrusions impacted the eastern United States while California, especially the southern part of the state, did not experience many winter storms. The month finished well below average as a result. Another small outbreak occurred in early-February, primarily impacting the Mid-South region.

January

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFUEF0EF1EF2EF3EF4EF5Total
138200015

January 3 event

This section is an excerpt from January 5–6, 2025 United States blizzard § January 3 event.[ edit ]
List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, January 3, 2025 [a]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width
EFUNE of Bend Tehama CA 40°20′15″N122°05′24″W / 40.3374°N 122.0899°W / 40.3374; -122.0899 (Bend (Jan. 3, EFU)) 03:18–03:210.8 mi (1.3 km)Un­known
A short-lived tornado touched down with no reported damage. [4] [5] [6]

January 5 event

This section is an excerpt from January 5–6, 2025 United States blizzard § January 5 event.[ edit ]
List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, January 5, 2025 [a]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width
EF1SSE of Rose Hill to NW of Garrett Bridge Lincoln AR 33°52′N91°41′W / 33.86°N 91.68°W / 33.86; -91.68 (Rose Hill (Jan. 5, EF1)) 20:04-20:071.3 mi (2.1 km)300 yd (270 m)
A tornado was spotted in southeast Lincoln County as it damaged trees, roofs, and a chicken house. [7] [8]
EF2SE of Marion to S of Sulphur Springs, AR Union, Morehouse LA 32°51′53″N92°11′28″W / 32.8646°N 92.191°W / 32.8646; -92.191 (Marion (Jan. 5, EF2)) 20:19–20:369.14 mi (14.71 km)650 yd (590 m)
This tornado began southeast of Marion and moved northeast, snapping numerous tree branches and tree trunks. A trailer was obliterated and the associated debris was blown across a road. Extensive vehicle damage was also noted in this area. The tornado continued to move northeast, damaging the roofs and carports of several homes. The tornado then reached its peak intensity as it swept away a shop building at high-end EF2 intensity. The tornado then damaged some sheds and the roof of another home before lifting in the Upper Ouachita Wildlife Refuge. [4] [9]
EF1NW of Oak Grove West Carroll LA 32°55′N91°28′W / 32.91°N 91.47°W / 32.91; -91.47 (West Carroll (Jan. 5, EF1)) 21:34–21:412.22 mi (3.57 km)100 yd (91 m)
A high-end EF1 tornado briefly touched down in rural West Carroll Parish, snapping trees, causing minor roof damage, and shifting a mobile home with no injuries. [4] [10]
EF1NE of Gibson Monroe MS 33°51′29″N88°37′27″W / 33.858°N 88.6242°W / 33.858; -88.6242 (Gibson (Jan. 5, EF1)) 01:08–01:090.69 mi (1.11 km)120 yd (110 m)
This tornado touched down briefly, tracking a short distance and causing minor damage as it uprooted and snapped trees and caused roof and garage damage to a house. [4] [11]
EF1SE of Brandon to NE of Pelahatchie Rankin MS 32°15′15″N89°55′06″W / 32.2541°N 89.9184°W / 32.2541; -89.9184 (Pelahatchie (Jan. 5, EF1)) 01:11–01:2811.14 mi (17.93 km)150 yd (140 m)
A high-end EF1 tornado uprooted and snapped many trees, downed some power lines, and damaged chicken houses and roofs in the Pelahatchie area. This tornado prompted a PDS warning [12] and caused an indirect injury when a train ran into a downed tree. [4] [10]
EF0W of Vina Franklin AL 34°21′05″N88°08′29″W / 34.3514°N 88.1414°W / 34.3514; -88.1414 (Vina (Jan. 5, EF0)) 01:40–01:442.44 mi (3.93 km)158 yd (144 m)
A farm structure sustained major damage to its roof and supporting beams. A mobile home sustained roof damage and had one of its windows shattered. Trees were snapped or uprooted. [4] [13]
EF1SE of Louisville Winston MS 33°05′19″N88°58′07″W / 33.0885°N 88.9686°W / 33.0885; -88.9686 (Louisville (Jan. 5, EF1)) 01:40–01:474.27 mi (6.87 km)250 yd (230 m)
This tornado snapped many trees and damaged the roofs of several buildings. Extensive damage to a gas station in Boon was observed as well. It lifted just northeast of MS 14. [4] [10]
EF2N of Brooksville Noxubee MS 33°14′40″N88°35′19″W / 33.2445°N 88.5887°W / 33.2445; -88.5887 (Brooksville (Jan. 5, EF2)) 02:11–02:163.44 mi (5.54 km)500 yd (460 m)
A strong tornado snapped numerous trees and power poles as it crossed US 45. A pivot was overturned. [4] [10]
EF0NW of New Hebron Lawrence, Simpson MS 31°43′27″N90°04′38″W / 31.7243°N 90.0773°W / 31.7243; -90.0773 (North Lawrence (Jan. 5, EF0)) 02:18–02:286.18 mi (9.95 km)200 yd (180 m)
A weak tornado touched down in northern Lawrence County, causing minor damage to weak trees and roofs before dissipating just over the Simpson County line. [4] [10]
EF1NE of New Hebron Jefferson Davis, Simpson MS 31°44′19″N89°55′57″W / 31.7385°N 89.9324°W / 31.7385; -89.9324 (Gwinville (Jan. 5, EF1)) 02:31–02:374.04 mi (6.50 km)300 yd (270 m)
This high-end EF1 tornado passed through the small community of Gwinville, damaging trees and buildings along its path. It damaged an abandoned building, shifted an old gas station off its foundation, and lifted porches of homes. It dissipated just over the Simpson County line near Highway 13. [4] [10]
EF1SW of Raleigh Smith MS 31°54′05″N89°38′29″W / 31.9013°N 89.6415°W / 31.9013; -89.6415 (Shady Grove (Jan. 5, EF1)) 02:52–03:006.22 mi (10.01 km)300 yd (270 m)
This tornado damaged trees, homes, and destroyed a shed. [4] [10]
EF1N of Carrollton Pickens AL 33°17′37″N88°10′17″W / 33.2937°N 88.1714°W / 33.2937; -88.1714 (Pine Grove Road (Jan. 5, EF1)) 02:53–03:026.94 mi (11.17 km)300 yd (270 m)
This tornado damaged roofs and uprooted several trees, including some that fell on power lines. [4] <ref>{{cite report|author=National Weather Service|title=NWS Damage Survey

January 29 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, January 29, 2025 [a]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width
EF?Western Albuquerque Bernalillo NM 35°04′32″N106°45′22″W / 35.0755°N 106.7561°W / 35.0755; -106.7561 (Albuquerque (Jan. 29, EF?)) Un­knownUn­knownUn­known
A brief landspout tornado was reported and captured on video by locals. This is the first documented tornado in New Mexico in the month of January. NWS Albuquerque has not yet released a rating for this tornado. [14] [15]

January 31 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, January 31, 2025 [a]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width
EF0ESE of Bassfield Jefferson Davis MS 31°27′33″N85°39′35″W / 31.4593°N 85.6596°W / 31.4593; -85.6596 (Bassfield (Jan. 31, EF0)) 09:12–09:140.52 mi (0.84 km)75 yd (69 m)
Minor tree and roof damage occurred. [16]

February

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFUEF0EF1EF2EF3EF4EF5Total
00710008

February 6 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, February 6, 2025 [a]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width
EF1S of Magnolia Hart KY 37°25′N85°46′W / 37.41°N 85.76°W / 37.41; -85.76 (Magnolia (Feb. 6, EF1) 11:07–11:102.65 mi (4.26 km)[ to be determined ]
A tornado caused significant tree damage, uprooting and snapping numerous trees while also damaging a well-built house by removing shingles and blowing out windows. A large barn lost part of its roof with heavy debris thrown hundreds of yards. Several power poles were left leaning or snapped before the tornado dissipated. [17]
EF1WNW of Dango Rockcastle KY 37°22′39″N84°10′42″W / 37.3775°N 84.1784°W / 37.3775; -84.1784 (Dango (Feb. 6, EF1) 12:48–12:520.73 mi (1.17 km)270 yd (250 m)
This tornado touched down and tore the roof off a small cabin, moved a shed, and caused significant roof and porch damage to a nearby house. A modified mobile home was shifted off its foundation and widespread tree damage was observed. The tornado continued into a wooden ravine before dissipating near the Jackson County line. [18]
EF1SE of Island City Owsley KY 37°21′12″N83°46′17″W / 37.3533°N 83.7714°W / 37.3533; -83.7714 (Island City (Feb. 6, EF1) 13:15–13:191.52 mi (2.45 km)175 yd (160 m)
A tornado touched down, snapping and uprooting trees, one of which fell on an abandoned house. It damaged mobile homes, collapsed the walls of a shed-built home, and scattered debris before lifting after causing widespread tree damage. [19] This was the first tornado in Owsley County since 2004 and only the third recorded tornado in the county since reliable records began in 1950. [20]
EF1N of Center Grove to S of Dodson Branch Jackson TN 36°16′45″N85°36′44″W / 36.2793°N 85.6123°W / 36.2793; -85.6123 (Center Grove (Feb. 6, EF1) 00:10–00:184.34 mi (6.98 km)500 yd (460 m)
A high-end EF1 tornado inflicted minor roof damage to a home, destroyed a barn, and snapped or uprooted numerous trees. [21]
EF1NW of Algood to ENE of Rickman Putnam, Overton TN 36°16′06″N85°28′36″W / 36.2683°N 85.4768°W / 36.2683; -85.4768 (Algood (Feb. 6, EF1) 00:20–00:347.63 mi (12.28 km)350 yd (320 m)
Homes, garages, barns, a gas station, a retail building, and trees were all damaged along the tornado's path. [21]
EF1SW of Crawford to SW of Wilder Overton TN 36°14′49″N85°12′22″W / 36.247°N 85.206°W / 36.247; -85.206 (Crawford (Feb. 6, EF1) 00:41–00:515.41 mi (8.71 km)30 yd (27 m)
A tornado touched down and snapped trees and damaged roofs as it moved east-southeast. Significant damage was then inflicted to a residence, where the porch was torn off and a camper was rolled. One injury occurred. [21]
EF2SE of Wilder to S of Sunbright Fentress, Morgan TN 36°13′51″N85°03′18″W / 36.2308°N 85.0549°W / 36.2308; -85.0549 (Wilder (Feb. 6, EF2) 00:53–01:2222.14 mi (35.63 km)200 yd (180 m)
2 deaths – A strong; somewhat long-tracked caused roof damage to a residence, destroyed a chicken barn, and snapped trees in Fentress County. The tornado then moved southeast into Morgan County, destroying two mobile homes, killing two occupants in one of the mobile homes. Multiple barns and outbuildings were also damaged before the tornado moved into forested areas, snapping the tops of trees before dissipating. Two people were injured. [21] [22]
EF1S of Thorn Hill Grainger TN 36°20′41″N83°28′55″W / 36.3448°N 83.4819°W / 36.3448; -83.4819 (Thorn Hill (Feb. 6, EF1)) 02:26–02:323.99 mi (6.42 km)700 yd (640 m)
This high-end EF1 damaged several barns, outbuildings roofs, and snapped numerous trees. The most significant damage occurred to a large barn that was completely destroyed. A large tanker trailer was overturned and a church had some light damage to its siding and windows. [22]

See also

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency.

References

  1. ↑ "U.S. Tornado Climatology | National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) formerly known as National Climatic Data Center (NCDC)". www.ncdc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  2. ↑ "U.S. Tornadoes". National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  3. ↑ Ian Livingston (January 20, 2015). "Here's where tornadoes typically form in January across the United States". U.S. Tornadoes. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Various National Weather Service offices (2025). "Damage Assessment Toolkit" (Interactive map and database). DAT. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
  5. ↑ "January 3rd, 2025 Tornado Event". Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Sacramento, California: National Weather Service. 4 January 2025. Archived from the original on 4 January 2025. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
  6. ↑ Various National Weather Service offices (3 January 2025). "20250103's Storm Reports". Storm Prediction Center . NOAA.
  7. ↑ Counts, Chris (5 January 2025). "VIDEO: Firefighter captures video of first Arkansas tornado of 2025". KARK-TV.
  8. ↑ National Weather Service (January 15, 2025). DAT NWS Damage Survey for 1/5/25 Tornado Event (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  9. ↑ National Weather Service (January 7, 2025). NWS Damage Survey for 1/5/25 Tornado Event (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 National Weather Service (January 6, 2025). NWS Damage Survey for 1/5/25 Tornado Event (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  11. ↑ National Weather Service (January 6, 2025). NWS Damage Survey for 01/06/24 Tornado Event (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Tornado Warning Issued by NWS Jackson MS".
  13. ↑ National Weather Service (January 14, 2025). NWS Damage Survey for 01/05/2025 Tornado Event (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  14. ↑ Well, how about that! A landspout appears to have occurred earlier near Albuquerque, New Mexico. This is the first January tornado on record in New Mexico! #NMwx Event, January 29, 2025, retrieved January 30, 2025
  15. ↑ Tosterud, Grant (30 January 2025). "Landspout tornado caught on video on Albuquerque's westside". KRQE .
  16. ↑ National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi (January 31, 2025). NWS Damage Survey for 01/30/25 Tornado Event (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  17. ↑
  18. ↑ National Weather Service in Jackson, Kentucky (February 7, 2025). NWS Damage Survey for February 6, 2025 Rockcastle Tornado Event (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
  19. ↑ National Weather Service in Jackson, Kentucky (February 7, 2025). NWS Damage Survey for February 6, 2025 Owsley Tornado Event (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
  20. ↑ National Centers for Environmental Information. Storm Events Database (Report). Retrieved February 7, 2025.
  21. 1 2 3 4 National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee (February 7, 2025). NWS Damage Survey for 02/06/2025 Tornado Event - Update #2 (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
  22. 1 2 National Weather Service in Morristown, Tennessee (February 7, 2025). NWS Damage Survey for February 6 Tornado Event (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
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