List of United States tornadoes from September to October 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 from September and October 2015.

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United States yearly total

Final totals through December 31

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFUEF0EF1EF2EF3EF4EF5Total
06914016518301,178

September

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFUEF0EF1EF2EF3EF4EF5Total
0106100017

September 8 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, September 8, 2015 [note 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage [note 2] SummaryRefs
EF1S of Rose City Ogemaw MI 44°23′N84°07′W / 44.38°N 84.12°W / 44.38; -84.12 (Rose City (Sep. 8, EF1)) 1947 – 19588.93 mi (14.37 km)75 yd (69 m)$40,000A number of trees were downed or snapped; several homes and other structures were damaged by fallen trees. [1]

September 10 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, September 10, 2015 [note 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage [note 2] SummaryRefs
EF0SW of Kilbourne Mason IL 40°07′10″N90°04′24″W / 40.1195°N 90.0733°W / 40.1195; -90.0733 (Kilbourne (Sep. 10, EF0)) 2145 – 21460.21 mi (0.34 km)75 yd (69 m)$20,000A home sustained shingles and siding damage, with tree branches blown through a few windows. Numerous power lines were downed. [2]
EF1SE of Keene Wabaunsee KS 38°54′36″N95°58′02″W / 38.9099°N 95.9673°W / 38.9099; -95.9673 (Keene (Sep. 10, EF1)) 0116 – 01223.46 mi (5.57 km)50 yd (46 m)$0Large trees were snapped at their trunks, and a home sustained minor roof damage. [3]

September 12 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, September 12, 2015 [note 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage [note 2] SummaryRefs
EF0NW of Starke Bradford FL 29°59′N82°10′W / 29.98°N 82.16°W / 29.98; -82.16 (Starke (Sep. 12, EF0)) 1730 – 17352.55 mi (4.10 km)33 yd (30 m)$0A house roof was damaged, a barn was mostly destroyed, and many trees were snapped. [4]

September 16 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, September 16, 2015 [note 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage [note 2] SummaryRefs
EF0 Davie Broward FL 26°04′08″N80°19′16″W / 26.069°N 80.321°W / 26.069; -80.321 (Davie (Sep. 16, EF0)) 2234 – 22442.32 mi (3.73 km)40 yd (37 m)UnknownNumerous trees were snapped or uprooted. Two homes each had approximately 12 shingles shifted or removed. [5]

September 18 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, September 18, 2015 [note 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage [note 2] SummaryRefs
EF1S of Frankfort Will IL 41°24′59″N87°51′36″W / 41.4164°N 87.86°W / 41.4164; -87.86 (Frankfort (Sep. 18, EF1)) 2144 – 21532.6 mi (4.2 km)50 yd (46 m)$70,000Four to five homes sustained minor roof damage. Several trees were snapped or downed. [6]
EF1SW of Hillsdale Miami KS 38°38′28″N94°57′11″W / 38.6412°N 94.9531°W / 38.6412; -94.9531 (Hillsdale (Sep. 18, EF1)) 0009 – 00359.26 mi (14.90 km)100 yd (91 m)UnknownA single wide manufactured home was rolled. Three unsecured recreational vehicles were rolled and destroyed. [7]
EF1 Freeman Cass MO 38°38′13″N94°33′21″W / 38.637°N 94.5558°W / 38.637; -94.5558 (Freeman (Sep. 18, EF1)) 0057 – 01135.19 mi (8.35 km)100 yd (91 m)UnknownThe tornado struck a high school football field, causing extensive damage to the stands and scoreboard. Trees and power lines were downed. [8]
EF0N of Harrisonville Cass MO 38°36′37″N94°21′33″W / 38.6102°N 94.3593°W / 38.6102; -94.3593 (Harrisonville (Sep. 18, EF0)) 0132 – 01352.27 mi (3.65 km)25 yd (23 m)UnknownA Walmart sustained minor damage. [9]

September 22 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, September 22, 2015 [note 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage [note 2] SummaryRefs
EF0N of St. David Cochise AZ 31°56′40″N110°11′02″W / 31.9444°N 110.1839°W / 31.9444; -110.1839 (St. David (Sep. 22, EF0)) 2240 – 22420.62 mi (1.00 km)25 yd (23 m)$0Members of the public reported a brief tornado. [10]

September 23 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, September 23, 2015 [note 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage [note 2] SummaryRefs
EF0SE of David City Butler NE 41°12′37″N97°06′26″W / 41.2104°N 97.1071°W / 41.2104; -97.1071 (David City (Sep. 23, EF0)) 2244 – 22461.53 mi (2.46 km)50 yd (46 m)$0Video obtained from Twitter revealed a brief tornado in a rural area. [11]

September 24 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, September 24, 2015 [note 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage [note 2] Summary
EF2 Johns Island Charleston SC 32°43′09″N80°03′19″W / 32.7192°N 80.0552°W / 32.7192; -80.0552 (Johns Island (Sep. 24, EF2)) 0442 – 04596.85 mi (11.02 km)800 yd (730 m)$1,540,000A total of 51 structures were damaged, including 18 with minor damage and 33 with moderate or worse damage. A well-built brick house had its roof almost completely removed and some of its exterior walls demolished, and a ground level air conditioner and much of the roof was tossed about 150 yd (140 m). Another well-built home had its entire back portion ripped off. Thousands and thousands of trees were snapped or uprooted, with many falling on structures, vehicles, and roadways. [12]

September 26 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, September 26, 2015 [note 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage [note 2] SummaryRefs
EF0 Petronila Nueces TX 27°40′29″N97°37′52″W / 27.6747°N 97.6312°W / 27.6747; -97.6312 (Petronila (Sep. 26, EF0)) 2015 – 20160.31 mi (0.50 km)25 yd (23 m)$0Members of the public reported a brief tornado. [13]
EF0E of Alice Jim Wells TX 27°45′12″N98°01′49″W / 27.7534°N 98.0302°W / 27.7534; -98.0302 (Alice (Sep. 26, EF0)) 2048 – 20490.36 mi (0.58 km)50 yd (46 m)$0Members of the public shared a video on social media of a brief tornado. [14]

September 29 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, September 29, 2015 [note 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage [note 2] Summary
EF0S of Vanderbilt Beach Collier FL 26°15′00″N81°49′23″W / 26.25°N 81.823°W / 26.25; -81.823 (Vanderbilt Beach (Sep. 29, EF0)) 1400 – 14020.06 mi (0.097 km)10 yd (9.1 m)$0A waterspout moved ashore, tossing branches and other tree debris. [15]
EF0 Laurel Prince George's, Howard MD 39°05′45″N76°50′28″W / 39.0958°N 76.8411°W / 39.0958; -76.8411 (Laurel (Sep. 29, EF0)) 0202 – 02134.4 mi (7.1 km)75 yd (69 m)UnknownThe facade of a commercial building, the roofs of several homes, and multiple trees were damaged. [16] [17]
EF1NW of Lancaster Lancaster PA 40°03′00″N76°22′16″W / 40.0501°N 76.371°W / 40.0501; -76.371 (Lancaster (Sep. 29, EF1)) 0440 – 04452.53 mi (4.07 km)75 yd (69 m)$4,000,000An outbuilding shed was destroyed. One of the metal doors at a loading bay was blown in and a large section of the warehouse roof was lifted, leading to partial collapse of the interior walls. A wood pallet skid was impaled into the side of the building. Two horizontal beams were twisted and detached from the warehouse, large sections of metal siding were removed, and insulation was recovered downstream. Trees were snapped and uprooted. [18]

October

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFUEF0EF1EF2EF3EF4EF5Total
0279400040

October 6 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, October 6, 2015 [note 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage [note 2] SummaryRefs
EF0 Estrella Maricopa AZ 33°19′N112°28′W / 33.31°N 112.46°W / 33.31; -112.46 (Estrella (Oct. 6, EF0)) 1934–19400.56 mi (0.90 km)50 yd (46 m)$0A trained storm spotter reported a landspout tornado that caused no damage. [19]

October 7 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, October 7, 2015 [note 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage [note 2] SummaryRefs
EF0S of Separ Grant NM 32°08′N108°25′W / 32.14°N 108.42°W / 32.14; -108.42 (Separ (Oct. 7, EF0)) 1825–18301.7 mi (2.7 km)10 yd (9.1 m)$0The public reported a landspout tornado that caused no damage. [20]

October 11 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, October 11, 2015 [note 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage [note 2] SummaryRefs
EF0WNW of Terra Ceia Manatee FL 27°35′25″N82°37′40″W / 27.5904°N 82.6278°W / 27.5904; -82.6278 (Terra Ceia (Oct. 1, EF0)) 1349–13510.39 mi (0.63 km)30 yd (27 m)$12,000A waterspout moved ashore the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, damaging a trailer. [21] [22]

October 17 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, October 17, 2015 [note 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage [note 2] SummaryRefs
EF0ESE of Sun City Riverside CA 33°41′50″N117°08′06″W / 33.6971°N 117.135°W / 33.6971; -117.135 (Sun City (Oct. 17, EF0)) 2140–21500.04 mi (0.064 km)50 yd (46 m)$0Numerous reports of a landspout tornado over open terrain were relayed through broadcast media and social media. [23]

October 20 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, October 20, 2015 [note 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage [note 2] SummaryRefs
EF0WNW of Cornfields Apache AZ 35°39′N109°46′W / 35.65°N 109.77°W / 35.65; -109.77 (Cornfields (Oct. 20, EF0)) 2000–20056.93 mi (11.15 km)10 yd (9.1 m)$0Law enforcement photographed a tornado that caused no damage. [24]

October 23 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, October 23, 2015 [note 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage [note 2] SummaryRefs
EF0SW of Hinton Plymouth IA 42°37′N96°19′W / 42.62°N 96.31°W / 42.62; -96.31 (Hinton (Oct. 23, EF0)) 2110–21110.15 mi (0.24 km)50 yd (46 m)$1,000Tree branches up to three inches in diameter were blown down by a brief tornado. [25]
EF0W of Alton Sioux IA 42°59′N96°01′W / 42.98°N 96.02°W / 42.98; -96.02 (Alton (Oct. 23, EF0)) 2238–22390.23 mi (0.37 km)50 yd (46 m)$0A brief tornado caused no reported damage. [26]
EF0SW of Hospers Sioux IA 43°02′N95°57′W / 43.03°N 95.95°W / 43.03; -95.95 (Newkirk (Oct. 23, EF0)) 2249–22500.15 mi (0.24 km)50 yd (46 m)$0A brief tornado caused no reported damage. [27]
EF0NW of Hospers Sioux IA 43°05′N95°53′W / 43.08°N 95.89°W / 43.08; -95.89 (Hospers (Oct. 23, EF0)) 2301–23020.23 mi (0.37 km)50 yd (46 m)$0A brief tornado touched down in a field and caused little damage. [28]
EF0SE of Sheldon O'Brien IA 43°09′11″N95°50′24″W / 43.153°N 95.84°W / 43.153; -95.84 (Sheldon (Oct. 23, EF0)) 2321–23220.17 mi (0.27 km)50 yd (46 m)$0A brief tornado touched down in a field and caused little damage. [29]
EF0NNW of Larrabee Cherokee IA 42°53′N95°32′W / 42.89°N 95.54°W / 42.89; -95.54 (Larrabee (Oct. 23, EF0)) 2339–23410.17 mi (0.27 km)50 yd (46 m)$10,000A brief tornado tore most of a roof off of a house. [30]
EF0W of Halbur Carroll IA 41°59′19″N95°03′03″W / 41.9885°N 95.0509°W / 41.9885; -95.0509 (Halbur (Oct. 23, EF0)) 0018–00253.52 mi (5.66 km)45 yd (41 m)$5,000Tornado left a track in several fields and damaged several small outbuildings. [31]

October 24 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, October 24, 2015 [note 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage [note 2] SummaryRefs
EF0WNW of Pearland Brazoria TX 29°35′47″N95°21′53″W / 29.5963°N 95.3646°W / 29.5963; -95.3646 (Pearland (Oct. 24, EF0)) 1414–14190.57 mi (0.92 km)30 yd (27 m)$20,000The metal roof of a large building was damaged. [32]

October 25 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, October 25, 2015 [note 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage [note 2] SummaryRefs
EF0 Destrehan St. Charles LA 29°57′37″N90°18′12″W / 29.9603°N 90.3033°W / 29.9603; -90.3033 (Destrehan (Oct. 25, EF0)) 1525–15280.75 mi (1.21 km)50 yd (46 m)UnknownA mobile home was shifted from its foundation, injuring an elderly woman. An apartment complex car port and trees sustained minor damage. [33]
EF0WSW of Dulac Terrebonne LA 29°20′26″N90°50′18″W / 29.3405°N 90.8382°W / 29.3405; -90.8382 (Dulac (Oct. 25, EF0)) 2150–21520.09 mi (0.14 km)50 yd (46 m)UnknownA few homes sustained minor roof damage; sheet metal roofing panels were pulled from the roofs of storage buildings. Four medium-sized boats were overturned. [34]

October 30 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, October 30, 2015 [note 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage [note 2] SummaryRefs
EF0 D'Hanis Medina TX 29°19′34″N99°17′17″W / 29.3261°N 99.288°W / 29.3261; -99.288 (D'Hanis (Oct. 29, EF0)) 0900–09052.78 mi (4.47 km)100 yd (91 m)$250,000The second story of a frail building in the downtown area collapsed, and several other businesses and private residences also sustained damage. A few homes had roof and shingle damage and minor tree damage occurred on the southwest side of town. [35] [36]
EF2 Floresville Wilson TX 29°07′37″N98°09′18″W / 29.127°N 98.155°W / 29.127; -98.155 (Floresville (Oct. 30, EF2)) 1102–11115.26 mi (8.47 km)440 yd (400 m)$1,500,000Strong tornado impacted Floresville, tossing vehicles and causing minor to major roof damage to many homes and businesses. Numerous campers and RVs at a dealership were destroyed, and one was lofted onto the roof of a three-story hotel. Floresville High School sustained partial roof collapse and collapse of two exterior walls. A large metal billboard was destroyed, and multiple trees and power lines were downed. [37]
EF1SW of Willamar Willacy TX 26°21′54″N97°40′18″W / 26.3651°N 97.6718°W / 26.3651; -97.6718 (Los Coyotes (Oct. 30, EF1)) 1136–11380.65 mi (1.05 km)25 yd (23 m)$50,000A webcam video shows that a barn was lifted up and destroyed, and trees were snapped and uprooted. Two outbuildings and seven power poles were also damaged, and a property owner's weather instrument measured an 86 mph wind gust as the tornado passed through. [35] [38]
EF0N of Willamar Willacy TX 26°25′58″N97°36′42″W / 26.4327°N 97.6116°W / 26.4327; -97.6116 (Willamar (Oct. 30, EF0)) 1150–11531.61 mi (2.59 km)25 yd (23 m)$50,000A child was injured by flying debris when the roof of a mobile home was lifted off. A cotton seed container was lifted up from its moorings and an aluminum door was peeled back from a storage building at a cotton processing plant. Several pine trees were also blown down. [35] [39]
EF2SSW of Geronimo to WSW of Zorn Guadalupe TX 29°37′26″N97°58′55″W / 29.624°N 97.982°W / 29.624; -97.982 (Geronimo (Oct. 30, EF2)) 1211–12308.3 mi (13.4 km)440 yd (400 m)UnknownAbout 20 homes and mobile homes were damaged along the path, and five were destroyed. Damage to houses ranged from minor roof damage to complete removal of the roof. One mobile home was moved about 20 yards (18 metres), and another was rolled and completely destroyed. Garages, barns, trailers, and farm equipment were damaged or destroyed, and many trees were snapped, with a few uprooted. Two people were injured. [40]
EF1WNW of Zorn Guadalupe, Hays TX 29°45′36″N97°58′37″W / 29.76°N 97.977°W / 29.76; -97.977 (Zorn (Oct. 30, EF1)) 1228–12382.28 mi (3.67 km)440 yd (400 m)UnknownSeveral homes had minor roof damage and large limbs were snapped, eleven electrical transmission poles were at least partially collapsed, and a garage attached to an apartment was completely collapsed. One person was injured. [41] [42]

October 31 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, October 31, 2015 [note 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage [note 2] SummaryRefs
EF1 Jones Creek Brazoria TX 28°57′55″N95°26′38″W / 28.9653°N 95.444°W / 28.9653; -95.444 (Jones Creek (Oct. 31, EF1)) 0832–08351.2 mi (1.9 km)40 yd (37 m)$50,000A mobile home was severely damaged, and several large trees were uprooted. [43]
EF0 Lake Jackson Brazoria TX 29°02′36″N95°27′51″W / 29.0434°N 95.4642°W / 29.0434; -95.4642 (Lake Jackson (Oct. 31, EF0)) 0904–09071 mi (1.6 km)40 yd (37 m)$50,000Fences and several large trees were downed. Roof damage was inflicted to a Hobby Lobby and nearby mall. [44]
EF0 Liverpool Brazoria TX 29°17′07″N95°16′48″W / 29.2854°N 95.2801°W / 29.2854; -95.2801 (Liverpool (Oct. 31, EF0)) 0919–09210.92 mi (1.48 km)40 yd (37 m)$50,000A cattle handling area, trees, and other structures were damaged. [45]
EF0NNE of Angleton Brazoria TX 29°11′42″N95°22′45″W / 29.195°N 95.3791°W / 29.195; -95.3791 (Angleton (Oct. 31, EF0)) 0923–09303.69 mi (5.94 km)50 yd (46 m)$200,000A farm house and barn were severely damaged, and three trailers were flipped over at an RV park. [46]
EF1NW of Alvin Brazoria TX 29°28′29″N95°18′46″W / 29.4747°N 95.3129°W / 29.4747; -95.3129 (Alvin (Oct. 31, EF1)) 1021–10220.21 mi (0.34 km)40 yd (37 m)$50,000A mobile home was destroyed and several others were damaged. [47]
EF1NNW of Alvin Brazoria TX 29°28′18″N95°16′19″W / 29.4716°N 95.2719°W / 29.4716; -95.2719 (Alvin (Oct. 31, EF1)) 1021–10240.93 mi (1.50 km)30 yd (27 m)$200,000A trailer was overturned while an additional 15 to 20 were damaged. [48]
EF0SSE of Pasadena Harris TX 29°36′05″N95°07′43″W / 29.6015°N 95.1286°W / 29.6015; -95.1286 (Pasadena (Oct. 31, EF0)) 1022–10240.76 mi (1.22 km)30 yd (27 m)$75,000A brief tornado damaged homes. [49]
EF2 Friendswood Brazoria, Galveston TX 29°30′40″N95°14′05″W / 29.5112°N 95.2346°W / 29.5112; -95.2346 (Friendswood (Oct. 31, EF2)) 1027–10365.54 mi (8.92 km)50 yd (46 m)$3,000,000Numerous homes sustained roof damage, including one that had the entirety of its roof ripped off. Extensive tree damage was observed. [50] [51]
EF0W of Mont Belvieu Harris TX 29°50′48″N94°57′20″W / 29.8468°N 94.9556°W / 29.8468; -94.9556 (Mont Belvieu (Oct. 31, EF0)) 1030–10320.21 mi (0.34 km)50 yd (46 m)$20,000A home sustained minor roof damage, numerous trees were snapped, and two RV campers were rolled. [52]
EF2 Pasadena to La Porte Harris TX 29°38′18″N95°06′45″W / 29.6383°N 95.1126°W / 29.6383; -95.1126 (Pasadena (Oct. 31, EF2)) 1047–10554.76 mi (7.66 km)150 yd (140 m)$12,000,000Tornado completely destroyed an industrial building and damaged multiple homes. Some of these homes sustained significant roof loss, one of which lost a portion of an exterior brick wall. Extensive damage to trees, fences, and power lines occurred along much of the path. [53]
EF1WNW of Sugartown Vernon LA 30°53′09″N93°06′56″W / 30.8858°N 93.1155°W / 30.8858; -93.1155 (Sugartown (Oct. 31, EF1)) 1141–11452.07 mi (3.33 km)140 yd (130 m)$7,000Several trees, large tree branches, and a utility pole were snapped. Two car canopies were damaged. [54]
EF0 Barrett Harris TX 29°49′41″N95°04′38″W / 29.8281°N 95.0771°W / 29.8281; -95.0771 (Barrett (Oct. 31, EF0)) 1159–12033.3 mi (5.3 km)50 yd (46 m)$200,000The roofs of several homes, trees, and utility poles were damaged. [55]
EF1S of Hineston Rapides LA 31°05′43″N92°45′34″W / 31.0952°N 92.7595°W / 31.0952; -92.7595 (Hineston (Oct. 31, EF1)) 1524–15347.03 mi (11.31 km)550 yd (500 m)$50,000One house sustained roof damage while another was crushed by a fallen tree. Additional trees were damaged. [56]
EF1ENE of Livingston Livingston LA 30°30′12″N90°38′27″W / 30.5032°N 90.6409°W / 30.5032; -90.6409 (Livingston (Oct. 31, EF1)) 1822–18282.41 mi (3.88 km)75 yd (69 m)UnknownA barn lost numerous roof panels, several undercarriage panels of a modular home were ripped off, and sheet metal panels were tossed 200–300 yd (180–270 m). A mobile home and a second modular home sustained minor roof damage, numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, and a large section of a wood fence was downed. [57]
EF1SE of Kokomo Marion MS 31°06′32″N89°54′49″W / 31.1089°N 89.9135°W / 31.1089; -89.9135 (Kokomo (Oct. 31, EF1)) 2027–20321.61 mi (2.59 km)200 yd (180 m)$75,000Several sheds were destroyed, several homes sustained roof damage, and numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. [58]
EF0E of Columbia Marion MS 31°15′51″N89°42′30″W / 31.2642°N 89.7083°W / 31.2642; -89.7083 (Columbia (Oct. 31, EF0)) 2046–20471.11 mi (1.79 km)50 yd (46 m)$5,000A few trees were downed; tree limbs were snapped. [59]
EF0E of Tickfaw Tangipahoa LA 30°34′N90°25′W / 30.57°N 90.41°W / 30.57; -90.41 (Tickfaw (Oct. 31, EF0)) 2106–21164.81 mi (7.74 km)50 yd (46 m)UnknownThe undercarriage of a modular home sustained minor damage. Multiple metal sheds were destroyed, with metal tossed 100–150 yd (91–137 m). A large metal carport was ripped off, ripping a portion of a modular home off, with debris tossed up over 250 yd (230 m). Power lines were downed, trees were snapped or uprooted, and a trampoline was tossed 200–300 yd (180–270 m). [60]
EF0SW of Hattiesburg Lamar, Forrest MS 31°16′40″N89°21′35″W / 31.2777°N 89.3597°W / 31.2777; -89.3597 (Hattiesburg (Oct. 31, EF0)) 2124–21294.53 mi (7.29 km)100 yd (91 m)$24,000Several trees were snapped or uprooted. Some homes sustained minor damage from fallen trees or shingles ripped off the roof. [61] [62]
EF0SSE of Poplarville Pearl River MS 30°42′16″N89°28′17″W / 30.7044°N 89.4713°W / 30.7044; -89.4713 (Poplarville (Oct. 31, EF0)) 2142–21430.47 mi (0.76 km)75 yd (69 m)UnknownOne outbuilding was destroyed while another was damaged. A mobile home sustained damage, and trees limbs and wooden power poles were downed. [63]

See also

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 All damage totals are in 2015 USD unless otherwise stated.

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A destructive multi-day tornado outbreak across a large portion of the Southern United States that occurred at the end of April and the beginning of May 2010. Five people were killed from the tornadoes – one in Arkansas, one in Tennessee, and three in Mississippi. The tornado event was overshadowed by the 2010 Tennessee floods, which occurred at the same time.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tornado outbreak sequence of May 5–10, 2015</span>

The tornado outbreak sequence of May 5–10, 2015 was a six-day outbreak of tornado activity that affected the Great Plains of the United States in early May 2015. On May 6, strong tornadoes impacted the Oklahoma City area, along with rural parts of Kansas, Texas, Arkansas, South Dakota, and Nebraska. The outbreak coincided with major flooding, with large amounts of rain falling in parts of Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. The National Weather Service forecast office in Norman, Oklahoma issued a "flash flood emergency" for Oklahoma City following record-breaking rainfall that occurred in the area that evening. The outbreak sequence resulted in five tornado-related deaths, along with two flood-related deaths. A total of 127 tornadoes were confirmed and rated as a result of this outbreak sequence. Damage from the outbreak was estimated at $1.5 billion.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2015 Texas–Oklahoma flood and tornado outbreak</span> Wind and rainstorm in the south-central United States and Mexico

Preceded by more than a week of heavy rain, a slow-moving storm system dropped tremendous precipitation across much of Texas and Oklahoma during the nights of May 24–26, 2015, triggering record-breaking floods. Additionally, many areas reported tornado activity and lightning. Particularly hard hit were areas along the Blanco River in Hays County, Texas, where entire blocks of homes were leveled. On the morning of May 26, the National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency for southwest Harris County and northeast Fort Bend County. The system also produced deadly tornadoes in parts of Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma. This flood significantly contributed to the wettest month ever for Texas and Oklahoma.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tornado outbreak of November 16–18, 2015</span> 2015 tornado outbreak in Kansas and Texas

The Tornado outbreak of November 16–18, 2015 was a highly unusual nocturnal late-season tornado outbreak that significantly impacted the lower Great Plains on November 16 before producing additional weaker tornadoes across parts of the Southern United States the following two days. The first day of the outbreak spawned multiple strong, long-track tornadoes, including two consecutive EF3s that caused major damage near Pampa, Texas. Overall, the outbreak produced 61 tornadoes in all, and was described as by the National Weather Service office in Dodge City, Kansas as being "unprecedented in recorded history for southwest Kansas" given the magnitude and the late season. In addition, the tornado outbreak brought the first November tornadoes into northwest Kansas, and the first strong tornadoes in the Texas Panhandle in November, as well as the further west any F3/EF3 tornadoes touched down this late in the calendar year. Despite spawning multiple strong tornadoes after dark, no fatalities and only one minor injury occurred as a result of the outbreak.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">December 2015 North American storm complex</span> 2015 massive storm system that affected North America

The December 2015 North American storm complex, also known as Winter Storm Goliath, was a major storm complex that produced a tornado outbreak, a winter storm, a blizzard and an ice storm in areas ranging from the Southwestern United States to New England. Tornadoes struck the Dallas–Forth Worth metroplex in Texas while several other states, especially Missouri, were affected by heavy rain and snow causing severe floods. As the system moved through the Great Lakes, heavy rain, ice pellets and heavy snow fell in the entire region. Wintry mix moved through southern Ontario and Quebec had significant snowfall on December 29. Almost 60 people were killed during the storm system's progression and aftermath, making it one of the deadliest such systems of 2015 in the United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tornado outbreak of April 13–15, 2019</span> Severe weather effect in the Southeastern United States

A significant severe weather and tornado outbreak affected multiple regions of the Eastern United States in mid-April 2019. Over the course of 40 hours, 75 tornadoes touched down. The outbreak produced numerous strong tornadoes throughout portions of the Deep South, while additional significant tornadoes occurred as far north as Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. The most significant tornado of the event was a long-tracked, high-end EF3 tornado that struck Alto, Texas and killed two people. Numerous weak tornadoes were also confirmed, along with numerous reports of hail and damaging straight line winds.

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