List of United States tornadoes from October to December 2012

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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 from October to December 2012.

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United States yearly total

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
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October

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFUEF0EF1EF2EF3EF4EF5Total
01619210038

October 1 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, October 1, 2012 [nb 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary
EF0SW of Pentonsville Coosa AL 32°48′32″N86°14′26″W / 32.8089°N 86.2405°W / 32.8089; -86.2405 (Pentonsville (Oct. 1, EF0)) 0947–09470.52 mi (0.84 km)150 yd (140 m)Many trees were downed and a barn and outbuildings were damaged. [1]
EF0NW of Shelbyville Bedford TN 35°29′N86°29′W / 35.49°N 86.49°W / 35.49; -86.49 (Shelbyville (Oct. 1, EF0)) 1825–18281.51 mi (2.43 km)50 yd (46 m)A weak tornado downed several trees and destroyed an outbuilding. [2]
EF0NNW of Auburntown Wilson TN 36°00′25″N86°08′22″W / 36.007°N 86.1394°W / 36.007; -86.1394 (Statesville (Oct. 1, EF0)) 2207–22121.96 mi (3.15 km)100 yd (91 m)A mobile home was moved from its foundation, four outbuildings were destroyed, and aluminum roofing was blown hundreds of yards. Several trees were downed as well. This tornado was the first on record to occur in the month of October in Wilson County. [3]
EF1NNE of Watertown Smith TN 36°10′26″N86°05′13″W / 36.1738°N 86.087°W / 36.1738; -86.087 (Grant (Oct. 1, EF1)) 2231–22341.47 mi (2.37 km)150 yd (140 m)Numerous trees were downed (some of which were very large and may have been over 200 years old) and the undercarriage of a mobile home was damaged. This tornado was the first on record to occur in the month of October in Smith County. [4]
EF0 Hallsboro Columbus NC 34°19′40″N78°34′38″W / 34.3277°N 78.5773°W / 34.3277; -78.5773 (Hallsboro (Oct. 1, EF0)) 2122–21230.31 mi (0.50 km)30 yd (27 m)Several trees were downed and a fence and a corn field were damaged. [5]
EF0S of Council Bladen NC 34°24′40″N78°28′21″W / 34.4111°N 78.4724°W / 34.4111; -78.4724 (Council (Oct. 1, EF0)) 2158–21590.14 mi (0.23 km)20 yd (18 m)Several trees and power lines were downed. [6]
EF0SW of Boardman Columbus NC 34°22′51″N78°56′42″W / 34.3807°N 78.9451°W / 34.3807; -78.9451 (Boardman (Oct. 1, EF0)) 2215–22242.08 mi (3.35 km)25 yd (23 m)A tornado downed numerous trees and ripped the roofs off of three poorly constructed outbuildings. [7]
EF0ENE of Council Bladen NC 34°26′09″N78°26′23″W / 34.4358°N 78.4397°W / 34.4358; -78.4397 (Council (Oct. 1, EF0)) 2218–22302.87 mi (4.62 km)20 yd (18 m)Large tree limbs were downed. [8]

October 12 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, October 12, 2012 [nb 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary
EF0ENE of Glorieta Santa Fe NM 35°37′48″N105°40′06″W / 35.63°N 105.6684°W / 35.63; -105.6684 (Glorieta (Oct. 12, EF0)) 2308–23255.78 mi (9.30 km)75 yd (69 m)Large pine trees were snapped and a log cabin that was under construction received considerable damage. [9]
EF0SSE of Hale Center Hale TX 33°56′31″N101°47′45″W / 33.942°N 101.7959°W / 33.942; -101.7959 (Alley (Oct. 12, EF0)) 0005–00111.8 mi (2.9 km)200 yd (180 m)A weak, intermittent, multiple-vortex tornado remained over open land and did not cause damage. [10]
EF0NE of Hale Center Hale TX 34°01′55″N101°42′10″W / 34.032°N 101.7027°W / 34.032; -101.7027 (Furguson Station (Oct. 12, EF0)) 0014–00150.14 mi (0.23 km)20 yd (18 m)A very brief tornado did not cause damage. [11]

October 13 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, October 13, 2012 [nb 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary
EF1 Healdton Carter OK 34°11′39″N97°31′14″W / 34.1942°N 97.5205°W / 34.1942; -97.5205 (Healdton (Oct. 13, EF1)) 2246–22515.1 mi (8.2 km)75 yd (69 m)A rain-wrapped tornado destroyed five mobile homes and downed trees and power lines. Two people were injured. [12]
EF0ESE of Lexington Lee TX 30°24′09″N96°57′25″W / 30.4024°N 96.957°W / 30.4024; -96.957 (Lexington (Oct. 13, EF0)) 2350–23520.18 mi (0.29 km)20 yd (18 m)Storm chasers observed this brief tornado. A few trees were downed and a house suffered minor roof damage. The damage, however, may have been from a microburst. [13]
EF0SSW of Willard Greene MO 37°16′38″N93°26′34″W / 37.2772°N 93.4429°W / 37.2772; -93.4429 (Willard (Oct. 13, EF0)) 0153–01540.52 mi (0.84 km)100 yd (91 m)Several trees had large limbs blown down, several houses suffered minor roof and siding damage, and a wooden deck was lifted and moved. [14]
EF1NNE of Cave Springs to NE of Avoca Benton AR 36°18′58″N94°12′20″W / 36.316°N 94.2055°W / 36.316; -94.2055 (Rogers (Oct. 13, EF1)) 0236–025212.5 mi (20.1 km)450 yd (410 m)Several office buildings, many homes, and a barn were damaged. Numerous trees and power lines were downed. Two people were injured in a car that was struck by debris. [15]
EF1NNE of Lucas Logan AR 35°05′03″N94°06′41″W / 35.0843°N 94.1114°W / 35.0843; -94.1114 (Lucas (Oct. 13, EF1)) 0339–03400.23 mi (0.37 km)45 yd (41 m)A barn was destroyed and trees were damaged. [16]

October 14 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, October 14, 2012 [nb 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary
EF1NW of Mayfield Graves KY 36°44′07″N88°39′47″W / 36.7354°N 88.6631°W / 36.7354; -88.6631 (Mayfield (Oct. 14, EF1)) 1142–11442.28 mi (3.67 km)150 yd (140 m)Two dozen homes and several businesses suffered minor damage, mostly to shingles, siding, and fascia. One business lost part of its roof. Cars were shifted in a parking lot, windows were blown out, and a high school football stadium suffered extensive damage. Trees and power lines were downed as well. One person was injured. [17]

October 15 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, October 15, 2012 [nb 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary
EF0SW of Greenwood Jefferson AL 33°18′27″N86°57′27″W / 33.3076°N 86.9574°W / 33.3076; -86.9574 (Greenwood (Oct. 15, EF0)) 0518–05190.25 mi (0.40 km)200 yd (180 m)A brief tornado downed a few trees. [18]

October 17 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, October 17, 2012 [nb 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary
EF0NW of Seaton Lonoke AR 34°36′57″N91°50′09″W / 34.6159°N 91.8358°W / 34.6159; -91.8358 (Seaton (Oct. 17, EF0)) 2353–23540.07 mi (0.11 km)8 yd (7.3 m)A brief tornado confirmed by video touched down in an open field, causing no damage. [19]
EF1 Clarendon Monroe AR 34°41′26″N91°18′57″W / 34.6906°N 91.3159°W / 34.6906; -91.3159 (Clarendon (Oct. 17, EF1)) 0040–00410.39 mi (0.63 km)350 yd (320 m)One business in town was badly damaged, and another had windows blown out with the rear part of the building torn off. Two carports were destroyed, one of which was blown into an 18-wheeler. A gas station canopy was damaged, a barber shop had its roof blown off, and a motel canopy was blown away. A boat dock was destroyed and numerous signs, trees, and power poles were downed, knocking out power in Clarendon. [20]
EF2NE of Shelby Bolivar MS 33°58′02″N90°42′06″W / 33.9672°N 90.7018°W / 33.9672; -90.7018 (Shelby (Oct. 17, EF2)) 0207–02091.25 mi (2.01 km)150 yd (140 m)One mobile home was destroyed and a few others were heavily damaged. A radio tower and multiple power poles were downed, and several sheds and grain silo were destroyed. [21]
EF1NNW of Grenada Grenada MS 33°51′32″N89°50′36″W / 33.859°N 89.8434°W / 33.859; -89.8434 (Grenada (Oct. 17, EF1)) 03120.5 mi (0.80 km)75 yd (69 m)The roof was torn off a house, a fence was damaged, and trees and tree limbs were downed. [22]
EF2E of Anguilla to W of Louise Sharkey, Humphreys MS 32°59′41″N90°42′02″W / 32.9946°N 90.7006°W / 32.9946; -90.7006 (Anguilla (Oct. 17, EF2)) 0340–03454.33 mi (6.97 km)440 yd (400 m)Several mobile homes were either destroyed or heavily damaged and dozens of power poles were snapped. Four people were injured. [23] [24]
EF1SW of Louise Humphreys MS 32°57′50″N90°36′28″W / 32.9638°N 90.6077°W / 32.9638; -90.6077 (Louise (Oct. 17, EF1)) 0346–03491.46 mi (2.35 km)100 yd (91 m)Several roofs and outbuildings were damaged. [25]
EF1SE of Louise Humphreys MS 32°57′02″N90°30′26″W / 32.9506°N 90.5072°W / 32.9506; -90.5072 (Louise (Oct. 17, EF1)) 0356–03591.92 mi (3.09 km)100 yd (91 m)Several travel trailers and outbuildings were damaged and trees were snapped. [26]
EF1W of Pickens Yazoo MS 32°52′46″N90°07′28″W / 32.8795°N 90.1245°W / 32.8795; -90.1245 (Fordyke (Oct. 17, EF1)) 0429–04321.86 mi (2.99 km)250 yd (230 m)Many trees were downed. [27]

October 18 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, October 18, 2012 [nb 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary
EF1W of Carthage Leake MS 32°44′21″N89°43′26″W / 32.7391°N 89.724°W / 32.7391; -89.724 (Ofahoma (Oct. 17, EF1)) 0511–05120.66 mi (1.06 km)525 yd (480 m)A large but brief tornado caused mostly tree damage, although two homes suffered significant roof damage. [28]
EF1E of Carthage Leake MS 32°44′58″N89°30′20″W / 32.7495°N 89.5056°W / 32.7495; -89.5056 (McAfee (Oct. 17, EF1)) 0532–05340.79 mi (1.27 km)150 yd (140 m)Several homes and chicken houses sustained significant damage and sheds and outbuildings were destroyed. Numerous trees were downed as well. [29]
EF3N of Forest to NW of Newton Scott, Newton MS 32°26′15″N89°27′08″W / 32.4374°N 89.4521°W / 32.4374; -89.4521 (Harperville (Oct. 17, EF3)) 0546–060914.36 mi (23.11 km)880 yd (800 m)The tornado touched downed in Scott County, causing roof damage to a few homes and a small barn. Several trees fell on numerous structures in this area as well. As it moved eastward, the tornado reached its peak strength as many more trees were downed and three large steel transmission towers were bent to the ground. A large shed and a travel trailer were demolished and a mobile home was blown into a road, with the roof and walls being separated from the undercarriage. An outbuilding lost portions of its roof and a small silo was blown over before the tornado crossed into Newton County. Many trees were downed as the tornado passed just south of Conehatta. A small shed and an outbuilding were destroyed, several more homes suffered roof damage, a mobile home was shifted off its foundation, and a barn and a shed had much of their metal roofs removed. Several more trees were downed before the tornado dissipated. One person was injured. [30] [31]
EF1NE of Bolton Hinds MS 32°22′12″N90°02′35″W / 32.37°N 90.043°W / 32.37; -90.043 (Bolton (Oct. 18, EF1)) 0601–06030.72 mi (1.16 km)50 yd (46 m)One power pole and almost a dozen hardwood trees were snapped. Other trees and tree limbs were downed as well. [32]
EF1W of Bethsaida Neshoba MS 32°40′N89°04′W / 32.66°N 89.07°W / 32.66; -89.07 (McDonald (Oct. 18, EF1)) 0612–06120.64 mi (1.03 km)150 yd (140 m)A mobile home was pushed off its foundation, a wood and metal frame building was destroyed, and a well-built home suffered roof damage. Many trees were downed as well. [33]

October 19 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, October 19, 2012 [nb 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary
EF0NW of Jarrettsville Harford MD 39°36′32″N76°30′14″W / 39.609°N 76.504°W / 39.609; -76.504 (Jarrettsville (Oct. 19, EF0)) 2307–23121.2 mi (1.9 km)100 yd (91 m)Several trees were either snapped or uprooted. A house suffered roof and gutter damage and had a television antenna blown off. Several other homes sustained shingle and siding damage, with one home having a gazebo lifted and deposited onto the roof. [34]
EF1SE of Lancaster Lancaster PA 39°48′08″N76°15′47″W / 39.8022°N 76.2631°W / 39.8022; -76.2631 (Drumore (Oct. 19, EF1)) 0000–002516.56 mi (26.65 km)200 yd (180 m)Discontinuous tornado was embedded in a larger area of straight-line winds. About 50 structures were damaged, with several barns destroyed. 2 to 3 thousand trees were downed as well as two high-tension power poles. 15 people were injured when a pavilion collapsed in the Paradise area. [35]

October 22 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, October 22, 2012 [nb 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary
EF1S of Yuba City Sutter CA 39°03′44″N121°37′48″W / 39.0621°N 121.63°W / 39.0621; -121.63 (Yuba City (Oct. 22, EF1)) 2203–22052 mi (3.2 km)100 yd (91 m)An intermittent tornado hit a golf course, downed trees and fences, and snapped a few dozen walnut and peach trees in an orchard. Four homes sustained roof damage, a small outbuilding was flipped, a carport was damaged, and a boat was blown about 100 feet (30 m). Several doors were damaged at a seed plant, a greenhouse was damaged, and another home suffered shingle damage. [36]
EF1ESE of Olivehurst Yuba CA 39°04′45″N121°31′36″W / 39.0791°N 121.5268°W / 39.0791; -121.5268 (Olivehurst (Oct. 22, EF1)) 2230–22310.29 mi (0.47 km)100 yd (91 m)Several buildings suffered significant roof damage. [37]
EF0W of Browns Valley Yuba CA 39°14′06″N121°27′22″W / 39.235°N 121.456°W / 39.235; -121.456 (Browns Valley (Oct. 22, EF0)) 2310–23110.38 mi (0.61 km)50 yd (46 m)A brief tornado touched down in a rice field. No damage was reported. [38]
EF1SE of Elk Grove Sacramento CA 38°23′13″N121°21′00″W / 38.387°N 121.35°W / 38.387; -121.35 (Elk Grove (Oct. 22, EF1)) 2345–23461.02 mi (1.64 km)100 yd (91 m)A metal roof was bent back and several large trees were snapped. Dozens of houses were mildly damaged as well. [39]
EF1NW of Lake of the Pines Nevada CA 39°02′42″N121°05′28″W / 39.045°N 121.091°W / 39.045; -121.091 (Lake of the Pines (Oct. 22, EF1)) 0028–00304.02 mi (6.47 km)100 yd (91 m)Many large trees and power lines were downed and a few buildings were badly damaged. [40]

November

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
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November 9 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, November 9, 2012 [nb 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary
EF0S of Tulare Tulare CA 36°06′37″N119°17′19″W / 36.1104°N 119.2886°W / 36.1104; -119.2886 (Tulare (Nov. 9, EF0)) 2055–20580.27 mi (0.43 km)30 yd (27 m)A weak tornado damaged some corn and tree branches. [41]

November 10 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, November 10, 2012 [nb 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary
EF0 Burnsville Dakota MN 44°45′00″N93°18′00″W / 44.750°N 93.300°W / 44.750; -93.300 (Burnsville (Nov. 10, EF0)) 0458–05012.8 mi (4.5 km)100 yd (91 m)Numerous trees and power lines were downed, some of which landed on houses. A stop sign was bent over and a grill lid was blown about 200 yards (180 m). [42]
EF0N of Eagan Dakota MN 44°51′03″N93°10′28″W / 44.8507°N 93.1744°W / 44.8507; -93.1744 (Eagan (Nov. 10, EF0)) 0505–05060.5 mi (0.80 km)50 yd (46 m)Several trees and power lines were downed, with some trees landing on houses. [43]
EF0 Mendota Heights Dakota MN 44°54′21″N93°07′29″W / 44.9058°N 93.1247°W / 44.9058; -93.1247 (Mendota Heights (Nov. 10, EF0)) 0510–05110.54 mi (0.87 km)50 yd (46 m)Several large trees were downed, some landing on homes, sheds, and vehicles. [44]
EF0 Mahtomedi Washington MN 45°04′48″N92°57′38″W / 45.0801°N 92.9605°W / 45.0801; -92.9605 (Mahtomedi (Nov. 10, EF0)) 0521–05274.33 mi (6.97 km)100 yd (91 m)Hundreds of trees were downed, with some landing on homes, sheds, and vehicles. [45]

November 11 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, November 11, 2012 [nb 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary
EF0NNW of Benton Caddo, Bossier LA 32°46′N93°50′W / 32.76°N 93.84°W / 32.76; -93.84 (Benton (Nov. 11, EF0)) 2315–23317.11 mi (11.44 km)25 yd (23 m)A weak tornado downed trees and tree branches around the Red River. [46] [47]

November 30 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, November 30, 2012 [nb 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary
EF0N of Independence Inyo CA 36°56′52″N118°13′46″W / 36.9478°N 118.2294°W / 36.9478; -118.2294 (Aberdeen (Nov. 30, EF0)) 2045–20551.64 mi (2.64 km)100 yd (91 m)A brief landspout with no damage was caught on camera. [48]

December

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFUEF0EF1EF2EF3EF4EF5Total
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December 9 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, December 9, 2012 [nb 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary
EF1N of Flatwoods Ripley MO 36°47′34″N90°43′36″W / 36.7928°N 90.7268°W / 36.7928; -90.7268 (Flatwoods (Dec. 9, EF1)) 2112–21130.4 mi (0.64 km)150 yd (140 m)A barn and an outbuilding were destroyed. Square hay bales were blown up to 50 feet (15 m), and tin from the barn was lofted into nearby trees. A house lost a section of shingles and roof decking. Approximately 150 to 200 trees were downed. [49]
EF0S of Poplarville Pearl River MS 30°45′45″N89°31′22″W / 30.7625°N 89.5228°W / 30.7625; -89.5228 (Poplarville (Dec. 9, EF0)) 2150–21552.47 mi (3.98 km)20 yd (18 m)A weak tornado overturned a swimming pool and damaged a mobile home, a porch, and an outbuilding. [50]
EF0SSE of Purvis Lamar MS 31°05′44″N89°23′12″W / 31.0955°N 89.3867°W / 31.0955; -89.3867 (Purvis (Dec. 9, EF0)) 2215–22160.05 mi (0.080 km)50 yd (46 m)A brief tornado peeled off shingles and broke a window in a house. It also downed several trees, two of which fell on vehicles. [51]
EF0SE of Laurel Jones MS 31°37′36″N89°00′40″W / 31.6266°N 89.011°W / 31.6266; -89.011 (Laurel (Dec. 9, EF0)) 2320–23210.05 mi (0.080 km)50 yd (46 m)A brief tornado tore the metal roof off of a building. [52]

December 10 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, December 10, 2012 [nb 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary
EF1NW of Downtown Birmingham Jefferson AL 33°32′09″N86°50′37″W / 33.5359°N 86.8436°W / 33.5359; -86.8436 (Birmingham (Dec. 10, EF1)) 1043–10451.05 mi (1.69 km)250 yd (230 m)A large metal building had doors blown in and lost about 25% of its roof. 29 homes suffered mostly roof damage, with two having major damage and another losing its roof completely. A church and two businesses were damaged as well. [53]
EF1 Baker East Baton Rouge LA 30°33′56″N91°12′16″W / 30.5656°N 91.2045°W / 30.5656; -91.2045 (Baker (Dec. 10, EF1)) 1248–12575.42 mi (8.72 km)100 yd (91 m)Trees were damaged with numerous softwood trees snapped. Homes and a car wash suffered moderate to major roof damage and a travel trailer was rolled 25 to 30 yd (23 to 27 m) and destroyed. Other structures along the path suffered minor roof damage. [54]
EF1 Dexter area to W of Pickwick Walthall, Marion MS 31°01′N90°11′W / 31.01°N 90.18°W / 31.01; -90.18 (Dexter (Dec. 10, EF1)) 1352–142519.17 mi (30.85 km)100 yd (91 m)In Walthall County, a metal building and dairy barn were destroyed and homes suffered moderate facade and roof damage. Significant tree damage and minor structural damage occurred elsewhere along the path. Several large hay bales were thrown 75 to 100 feet (23 to 30 m). In Marion County, numerous trees were downed, and a couple sheds and a gazebo were destroyed. Homes suffered shingle damage, a carport was blown into a home, and an antenna was snapped. [55] [56]
EF1N of Gonzales Ascension LA 30°15′44″N90°56′06″W / 30.2621°N 90.935°W / 30.2621; -90.935 (Gonzales (Dec. 10, EF1)) 1450–14541.39 mi (2.24 km)30 yd (27 m)The metal roof was torn from a boat dealership, the overhead doors on a fire station were blown out, and a metal frame building was heavily damaged. The windshields of ten cars were blown out and a pickup truck was reported to have been lifted 20 feet (6.1 m) into the air and set back on its wheels. Several residences suffered minor roof damage. [57]
EF1 Lake Apopka Orange FL 28°37′32″N81°37′29″W / 28.6255°N 81.6247°W / 28.6255; -81.6247 (Lake Apopka (Dec. 10, EF1)) 2126–21344.18 mi (6.73 km)50 yd (46 m)This tornado began as a waterspout that was caught on video moving across Lake Apopka. The waterspout then moved onshore and tracked across the rural Lake Apopka Restoration Area before dissipating. [58]
EF1SSE of Edgewater Volusia FL 28°54′40″N80°52′03″W / 28.9112°N 80.8675°W / 28.9112; -80.8675 (Edgewater (Dec. 10, EF1)) 2225–22260.61 mi (0.98 km)150 yd (140 m)A high-end EF1 tornado damaged 62 homes, causing major damage to 45 of them and minor damage to the other 17. Awnings, roofs, car ports, and power poles were impacted. Over 100 trees, some very large, were snapped or uprooted. The frame of one mobile home was wrapped around the base of a tree. Two people suffered minor injuries. [59]
EF0ESE of Edgewater Volusia FL 28°56′19″N80°49′55″W / 28.9386°N 80.832°W / 28.9386; -80.832 (Edgewater (Dec. 10, EF0)) 2229–22300.09 mi (0.14 km)20 yd (18 m)Power lines were downed and debris from palm trees and shrubs was scattered around the area. [60]

December 14 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, December 14, 2012 [nb 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary
EF0NE of Washburn Carson TX 35°11′39″N101°34′36″W / 35.1941°N 101.5768°W / 35.1941; -101.5768 (Washburn (Dec. 14, EF0)) 2217–22223 mi (4.8 km)200 yd (180 m)A tornado was caught on camera by a storm spotter. No damage was reported. [61]
EF0SSE of Clarendon Donley TX 34°56′14″N100°47′11″W / 34.9372°N 100.7865°W / 34.9372; -100.7865 (Clarendon (Dec. 14, EF0)) 2253–22540.95 mi (1.53 km)50 yd (46 m)A metal barn had doors blown in and partial roof loss. A small shed was destroyed, an empty diesel tank was blown off of its stand, and shingles were removed from a house. [62]
EF0NW of Lelia Lake Donley TX 34°55′N100°47′W / 34.91°N 100.78°W / 34.91; -100.78 (Lelia Lake (Dec. 14, EF0)) 2258–22590.44 mi (0.71 km)50 yd (46 m)Many trees and a fence were downed and two irrigation pipes were moved. [63]

December 17 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, December 17, 2012 [nb 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary
EF1E of Alamo Wheeler GA 32°10′03″N82°44′28″W / 32.1676°N 82.7411°W / 32.1676; -82.7411 (Alamo (Dec. 17, EF1)) 1846–18480.36 mi (0.58 km)75 yd (69 m)Many hardwood trees were downed. [64]
EF0S of Milan Telfair GA 31°56′22″N83°02′23″W / 31.9394°N 83.0396°W / 31.9394; -83.0396 (Milan (Dec. 17, EF0)) 1848–18501.05 mi (1.69 km)15 yd (14 m)A weak, narrow tornado downed several trees. [65]
EF1E of Scotland Wheeler GA 32°04′15″N82°43′54″W / 32.0708°N 82.7317°W / 32.0708; -82.7317 (Scotland (Dec. 17, EF1)) 1849–18500.32 mi (0.51 km)75 yd (69 m)A brief tornado caused minor roof damage to one structure and downed about 50 trees. [66]

December 19 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, December 19, 2012 [nb 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary
EF1NE of Lavaca Sebastian AR 35°23′56″N94°07′08″W / 35.399°N 94.119°W / 35.399; -94.119 (Lavaca (Dec. 20, EF1)) 0346–03493 mi (4.8 km)650 yd (590 m)A house, several chicken houses, and a few outbuildings were damaged. A fire station suffered roof and siding damage, the roofs were removed from a mobile home and three chicken houses, and another mobile home was destroyed. Many trees were downed as well. [67]

December 20 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, December 20, 2012 [nb 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary
EF1W of Sheridan Grant AR 34°17′49″N92°26′53″W / 34.2969°N 92.4480°W / 34.2969; -92.4480 (Sheridan (Dec. 20, EF1)) 0725–07260.64 mi (1.03 km)200 yd (180 m)A double wide mobile home was destroyed, the roof of a house sustained heavy damage, and other houses suffered minor roof damage, one of which had windows blown out. Several shop buildings were either damaged or completely destroyed, trees and power lines were downed, and a camper was overturned. One tree fell on a carport, crushing a pickup truck and a car. One person was injured. [68]
EF1 Northwest Mobile/Prichard Mobile AL 30°40′02″N88°08′18″W / 30.6671°N 88.1383°W / 30.6671; -88.1383 (Mobile (Dec. 20, EF1)) 1049–11056.67 mi (10.73 km)75 yd (69 m)A YMCA sustained roof damage and the baseball field at Davidson High School was damaged. Many homes and businesses were damaged, including major roof loss at these structures. Cars at a Mercedes-Benz dealership were damaged and the regional Red Cross headquarters had damage to the building and numerous vehicles. Many trees and power lines were downed along the path as well. A few very minor injuries were reported. [69]
EF0NNW of Perry Taylor FL 30°06′57″N83°34′53″W / 30.1158°N 83.5814°W / 30.1158; -83.5814 (Perry (Dec. 20, EF0)) 22420.01 mi (0.016 km)10 yd (9.1 m)The Perry Police Department reported a brief tornado; it did not cause damage. [70]

December 22 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, December 22, 2012 [nb 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary
EF0S of Ellicott Santa Cruz CA 36°53′N121°50′W / 36.88°N 121.83°W / 36.88; -121.83 (Ellicott (Dec. 22, EF0)) 1459–15021.07 mi (1.72 km)20 yd (18 m)Tornado began as a waterspout on Monterey Bay. At least five greenhouse structures were damaged, with broken fiberglass panels and bent metal frame poles. Debris from the greenhouses was scattered around the area. Several trees were downed as well. [71]

December 25 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, December 25, 2012 [nb 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary
EF3W of Pennington Houston TX 31°10′03″N95°18′48″W / 31.1674°N 95.3132°W / 31.1674; -95.3132 (Pennington (Dec. 25, EF3)) 1505 – 15159.72 mi (15.64 km)300 yd (270 m)An agricultural feed store and a restaurant were completely destroyed, and several homes and trailers were damaged, some severely. Numerous trees were downed as well. [72]
EF0NNW of Pennington Houston TX 31°10′N95°17′W / 31.16°N 95.28°W / 31.16; -95.28 (Pennington (Dec. 25, EF0)) 1540 – 15410.3 mi (480 m)30 yd (27 m)Law enforcement observed brief tornado near the site of the previous tornado that lofted debris but did no structural damage. [73]
EF0N of Slagle Vernon LA 31°13′N93°08′W / 31.22°N 93.13°W / 31.22; -93.13 (Slagle (Dec. 25, EF0)) 1815 – 18170.24 mi (0.39 km)50 yd (46 m)A brief and weak tornado downed several trees and destroyed a shed. [74]
EF0E of Pitkin Vernon LA 30°56′N92°53′W / 30.94°N 92.89°W / 30.94; -92.89 (Pitkin (Dec. 25, EF0)) 1843 – 18452.19 mi (3.52 km)200 yd (180 m)Approximately 20 to 40 trees were downed, one of which fell on a mobile home. The roof was partially removed from a barn as well. [75]
EF2 Tioga Rapides LA 31°23′N92°26′W / 31.38°N 92.43°W / 31.38; -92.43 (Tioga (Dec. 25, EF2)) 1845 – 18484.62 mi (7.44 km)500 yd (460 m)Approximately 43 homes were damaged in the Alexandria suburb of Tioga, with one losing most of its roof. A carwash was destroyed and five trailers were flipped over. At an industrial complex, large doors were blown in and large portions of roofs were peeled off. At Tioga Elementary School, part of the roof was removed from the gym. One person was injured. [76]
EF2 Alexandria Rapides LA 31°17′N92°28′W / 31.29°N 92.46°W / 31.29; -92.46 (Alexandria (Dec. 25, EF2)) 1850 – 18510.77 mi (1.24 km)200 yd (180 m)Many buildings were damaged by this brief, but strong tornado that touched down near downtown Alexandria. Several businesses had their roofs torn off, and many homes and a church sustained considerable roof damage. Many trees were downed as well, some of which landed on homes. [77]
EF1SW of Jonesville Catahoula LA 31°31′N91°57′W / 31.52°N 91.95°W / 31.52; -91.95 (Jonesville (Dec. 25, EF1)) 1919 – 19222.55 mi (4.10 km)300 yd (270 m)One mobile home was destroyed, and several other mobile homes and sheds were damaged. Two doors were blown off of a warehouse, a porch was ripped from a mobile home, and numerous trees were downed, one of which fell on a house. [78]
EF1 Centreville Wilkinson, Amite MS 31°05′N91°04′W / 31.08°N 91.07°W / 31.08; -91.07 (Centreville (Dec. 25, EF1)) 2031 – 20382.75 mi (4.43 km)250 yd (230 m)This tornado touched down at the south edge of Centreville and downed several trees and power poles as it moved into town, with one tree falling onto a house and collapsing a wall. A tire service station lost its canopy, and the Centreville Headstart lost a metal awning. It then downed several more trees, with one falling on a car. A mobile home lost its exterior walls and two houses had trees fall on them. Around this time the tornado crossed into Amite County, where it continued east-northeastward and downed many trees. It also caused minor structural damage at one residence, leading to the collapsing of a carport, before lifting. One person was injured. [79] [80]
EF1W of Dixons Mills Marengo AL 32°01′26″N87°52′07″W / 32.0238°N 87.8687°W / 32.0238; -87.8687 (Dixons Mills (Dec. 25, EF1)) 2115 – 21214.7 mi (7.6 km)100 yd (91 m)Numerous trees were downed and a few structures suffered minor damage. [81]
EF3SW of McNeill to McLain Pearl River, Stone, Forrest, Perry, Greene MS 30°39′00″N89°40′52″W / 30.650°N 89.681°W / 30.650; -89.681 (McNeill (Dec. 25, EF3)) 2120 – 223460.72 mi (97.72 km)300 yd (270 m) See section on this tornado – Twelve people were injured; eight in Pearl River County and four in Forrest County. [82] [83] [84] [85] [86]
EF0N of Basin Coffee AL 31°21′36″N86°07′48″W / 31.3600°N 86.1300°W / 31.3600; -86.1300 (Basin (Dec. 25, EF0)) 213150 yd (46 m)10 yd (9.1 m)A very brief tornado downed a few trees. [87]
EF2NW of Monticello Lawrence MS 31°30′31″N90°14′16″W / 31.5087°N 90.2377°W / 31.5087; -90.2377 (Monticello (Dec. 25, EF2)) 2135 – 21448.37 mi (13.47 km)440 yd (400 m)This tornado touched down and initially produced minor roof and tree damage. It then moved northeast, damaging a carport awning, and destroying part of a barn. It then destroyed several mobile homes and travel trailers, caused roof and wall damage to a small business, and removed the roof, windows, and awning from an abandoned gas station. The tornado then downed many trees and collapsed the roof of a patio before it lifted. Seven people were injured. [88]
EF1E of Ovett Jones MS 31°28′29″N89°01′35″W / 31.4746°N 89.0264°W / 31.4746; -89.0264 (Ovett (Dec. 25, EF1)) 2209 – 22111.21 mi (1.95 km)100 yd (91 m)Numerous trees were downed and a single-wide mobile home had partial roof damage. A small barn sustained collapse of its walls, a small outbuilding was blown over, the roof of another small barn collapsed, and a house had significant roof and siding damage. [89]
EF0 Luverne Crenshaw AL 31°43′14″N86°16′19″W / 31.7206°N 86.2720°W / 31.7206; -86.2720 (Luverne (Dec. 25, EF0)) 2221 – 22230.18 mi (290 m)50 yd (46 m)A brief tornado damaged the roofs of two houses in Luverne, caused significant damage to a third home, and downed many trees. [90]
EF0N of Patsburg Crenshaw AL 31°47′34″N86°13′51″W / 31.7928°N 86.2309°W / 31.7928; -86.2309 (Patsburg (Dec. 25, EF0)) 2228 – 2230300 yd (270 m)20 yd (18 m)A brief tornado snapped a large pine tree, peeled roofing from a metal building, blew out the windows of two vehicles, and caused significant roof damage to a house. [91]
EF0S of Meridian Lauderdale MS 32°13′39″N88°42′55″W / 32.2276°N 88.7153°W / 32.2276; -88.7153 (Meridian (Dec. 25, EF0)) 2235 – 22372.26 mi (3.64 km)50 yd (46 m)Several homes suffered minor roof damage, with another having its tin roof peeled back. A fence was blown over and several trees were downed as well. [92]
EF2W of Butler Choctaw AL 32°03′26″N88°21′13″W / 32.0573°N 88.3536°W / 32.0573; -88.3536 (Riderwood (Dec. 25, EF2)) 2245 – 22565.91 mi (9.51 km)880 yd (800 m)Three manufactured homes were completely destroyed and several other structures suffered minor to moderate damage, including a mobile home and a site-built house. A couple of barns and outbuildings were severely damaged or destroyed. Many trees were downed along the path. [93]
EF2 Downtown Mobile to Prichard Mobile AL 30°40′N88°05′W / 30.67°N 88.09°W / 30.67; -88.09 (Mobile (Dec. 25, EF2)) 2254 – 23055.15 mi (8.29 km)200 yd (180 m) See section on this tornado – Several people suffered minor injuries. [94]
EF1SE of Brundidge Dale, Pike AL 31°37′05″N85°46′15″W / 31.6180°N 85.7709°W / 31.6180; -85.7709 (Tennille (Dec. 25, EF1)) 2327 – 23365.41 mi (8.71 km)300 yd (270 m)This tornado first touched down in Dale County and downed trees before leaving the county. It entered Pike County where it downed numerous trees, damaged two chicken houses, and caused roof damage to two homes. A barn lost its roof as well. [95] [96]
EF1E of Demopolis Marengo AL 32°28′34″N87°49′22″W / 32.4762°N 87.8228°W / 32.4762; -87.8228 (Demopolis (Dec. 25, EF1)) 2350 – 23595.89 mi (9.48 km)500 yd (460 m)A cemetery and many mobile homes were damaged, with two of the mobile homes being destroyed. About a dozen homes and a church suffered roof damage, and hundreds of trees were downed. [97]
EF1S of Deer Park Washington AL 31°11′34″N88°19′18″W / 31.1929°N 88.3217°W / 31.1929; -88.3217 (Deer Park (Dec. 25, EF1)) 2353 – 00012.18 mi (3.51 km)110 yd (100 m)Numerous trees were downed. [98]
EF2SW of Grove Hill to SW of Camden Clarke, Wilcox AL 31°37′05″N87°52′02″W / 31.6180°N 87.8672°W / 31.6180; -87.8672 (Grove Hill (Dec. 25, EF2)) 0000 – 004029.85 mi (48.04 km)150 yd (140 m)The tornado touched down north of Jackson and destroyed a farm outbuilding. It then proceeded northeast and caused significant damage to farm equipment. It also destroyed a grain bin, downed numerous trees, and caused minor structural damage to homes in this area. The tornado continued moving northeast and downed several more trees before nearly falling apart and becoming embedded in a larger microburst. It quickly reformed and moved into Wilcox County, where the tornado downed more trees before dissipating. [99] [100]
EF0NNE of Damascus to E of Victoria Coffee AL 31°21′00″N85°58′48″W / 31.3500°N 85.9800°W / 31.3500; -85.9800 (Damascus (Dec. 25, EF0)) 0005 – 003313.87 mi (22.32 km)25 yd (23 m)An intermittent tornado downed several trees, and damaged an outbuilding and a barn. [101]
EF0S of Marrero Jefferson LA 29°52′15″N90°06′08″W / 29.8708°N 90.1022°W / 29.8708; -90.1022 (Marrero (Dec. 25, EF0)) 00200.8 mi (1.3 km)25 yd (23 m)A weak tornado caused minor shingle damage to several homes, downed several trees, and either damaged or destroyed a few metal carports. One very large hardwood tree was uprooted and several business signs in the area were downed. It then caused an automobile accident and damaged loose objects and a large door at a home improvement store. A canopy at a fast food restaurant was damaged as well. [102]
EF1S of Wilmer Mobile AL 30°49′N88°22′W / 30.82°N 88.36°W / 30.82; -88.36 (Wilmer (Dec. 25, EF1)) 0122 – 01276.65 mi (10.70 km)100 yd (91 m)A tractor–trailer was flipped over, a manufactured home sustained minor damage, another manufactured home was destroyed, and the roof of a frame house was damaged. Several greenhouses were destroyed at a nursery and many trees were downed as well. One person was injured. [103]
EF1S of Fostoria Lowndes AL 32°03′05″N86°51′02″W / 32.0513°N 86.8505°W / 32.0513; -86.8505 (Farmersville (Dec. 25, EF1)) 0209 – 02102.03 mi (3.27 km)300 yd (270 m)Multiple trees were downed. [104]
EF0SSW of Mosses Lowndes AL 32°09′08″N86°40′54″W / 32.1521°N 86.6818°W / 32.1521; -86.6818 (Mosses (Dec. 25, EF0)) 0226 – 02270.62 mi (1.00 km)75 yd (69 m)Several homes had minor shingle damage, siding was peeled from an elementary school, and one rotten hardwood tree was snapped. [105]
EF2NW of Hayneville to WSW of Cantelous Lowndes AL 32°12′15″N86°36′15″W / 32.2043°N 86.6041°W / 32.2043; -86.6041 (Hayneville (Dec. 25, EF2)) 0232 – 02469.55 mi (15.37 km)900 yd (820 m)Hundreds of trees were downed, a large and well-built barn sustained significant damage, a second large barn was mostly destroyed, and numerous power poles were downed. Roofing material was lofted and thrown at least 0.25 miles (400 m), a house lost most of its roof and had cracking of its cement foundation, three to five more homes suffered minor roof damage, a dumpster was thrown about 250 yards (230 m), and several empty semi-trailers were flipped onto their sides. [106]
EF2NW of Goshen to N of Troy Pike AL 31°43′31″N86°08′50″W / 31.7252°N 86.1472°W / 31.7252; -86.1472 (Conecuh River (Dec. 25, EF2)) 0424 – 044015.7 mi (25.3 km)600 yd (550 m)The tornado touched down and initially downed several trees. It then moved northeast and caused significant damage to two chicken houses, a home, and a small barn. It then paralleled the Conecuh River and downed hundreds of trees. The tornado also caused damage to several homes. A single-wide mobile home was ripped from the ground and rolled 75 yards (69 m), with the frame being ripped apart and wrapped around trees. The tornado then intensified and downed many large trees. It also collapsed a portion of the wall of a brick home. It continued to the northwest side of Troy and downed many more trees. The tornado then destroyed three single-wide manufactured homes, one of which rolled into a stand of trees. The tornado then continued over forested and marshy areas before lifting. Two people were injured. [107]
EF1E of Montgomery Montgomery AL 32°21′10″N86°02′43″W / 32.3527°N 86.0452°W / 32.3527; -86.0452 (Montgomery (Dec. 25, EF1)) 0429 – 04300.72 mi (1.16 km)100 yd (91 m)The tornado caused minor shingle damage to a house and downed approximately 50 trees. [108]

December 26 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, December 26, 2012 [nb 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary
EF1N of Beaufort Carteret NC 34°47′N76°40′W / 34.79°N 76.67°W / 34.79; -76.67 (Beaufort (Dec. 26, EF1)) 1958–20000.91 mi (1.46 km)100 yd (91 m)Trees and power lines were downed and a couple houses were severely damaged, including window and roof damage. [109]

See also

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency.


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