The 1974 Super Outbreak was the second-largest tornado outbreak on record for a single 24-hour period,just behind the 2011 Super Outbreak. It was also the most violent tornado outbreak ever recorded,with 30 F4/F5 tornadoes confirmed. From April 3–4,1974,there were 148 tornadoes confirmed in 13 U.S. states and the Canadian province of Ontario. In the United States,tornadoes struck Illinois,Indiana,Michigan,Ohio,Kentucky,Tennessee,Alabama,Mississippi,Georgia,North Carolina,Virginia,West Virginia,and New York. The outbreak caused roughly $843 million USD in damage,with more than $600 million occurring in the United States. The outbreak extensively damaged approximately 900 sq mi (2,331 km2) along a total combined path length of 2,600 mi (4,184 km). At one point,as many as 15 separate tornadoes were occurring simultaneously.
The 1999 Oklahoma tornado outbreak was a significant tornado outbreak that affected much of the Central and parts of the Eastern United States,with the highest record-breaking wind speeds of 301 ± 20 mph (484 ± 32 km/h). During this week-long event,154 tornadoes touched down. More than half of them were on May 3 and 4 when activity reached its peak over Oklahoma,Kansas,Nebraska,Texas,and Arkansas.
The tornado outbreak sequence of May 2004 was a series of tornado outbreaks that affected much of southern Ontario,the Central and Southern United States from east of the Rockies to the Mid-Atlantic States from May 21 to May 31,2004. Particularly hard hit were the central Plains from Missouri to Iowa and the Ohio Valley. The Central Plains were hit by two significant outbreaks on May 22 and May 24,the first outbreak of which produced a very large and violent tornado in Hallam,Nebraska. The Ohio Valley was affected by one of the largest tornado outbreaks ever during the Memorial Day weekend on May 29–30.
From April 2–3,1956,a large,deadly tornado outbreak affected the Great Plains,parts of the South,and the upper Midwest in the contiguous United States. The outbreak produced 47 tornadoes,including an F5 tornado that devastated the Hudsonville and Standale areas in the U.S. state of Michigan on April 3. It was one of three tornadoes to move across southwest Lower Michigan on that day. A fourth tornado struck north of the Manistee area. The Hudsonville-Standale tornado killed 17 and injured 292. These tornadoes were part of a tornado outbreak that took place on April 2–3,1956,across the U.S. Midwest and the Great Lakes regions. In addition to the fatalities in Kansas,Oklahoma,Michigan and Berlin,Wisconsin,three people were killed in Tennessee,one person in Kentucky and two more people in Wisconsin. In total,38 were killed during the entire event.
This page documents notable tornadoes and tornado outbreaks worldwide in 2004. Strong and destructive tornadoes form most frequently in the United States,Bangladesh,and Eastern India,but they can occur almost anywhere under the right conditions. Tornadoes also develop occasionally in southern Canada during the Northern Hemisphere's summer and somewhat regularly at other times of the year across Europe,Asia,and Australia. Tornadic events are often accompanied with other forms of severe weather,including strong thunderstorms,strong winds,and hail.
This page documents notable tornadoes and tornado outbreaks worldwide in 2001. Strong and destructive tornadoes form most frequently in the United States,Bangladesh,and Eastern India,but they can occur almost anywhere under the right conditions. Tornadoes also develop occasionally in southern Canada during the Northern Hemisphere's summer and somewhat regularly at other times of the year across Europe,Asia,and Australia. Tornadic events are often accompanied with other forms of severe weather,including strong thunderstorms,strong winds,and hail.
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1999,primarily in the United States. Most tornadoes form in the U.S.,although some events may take place internationally,particularly in parts of neighboring southern Canada during the Northern Hemisphere's summer season,as well as Europe. One particular event,the Bridge Creek-Moore,Oklahoma F5 tornado,produced the highest wind speed ever recorded on Earth,which was 301 ± 20 mph (484 ± 32 km/h).
From May 3 to May 11,2003,a prolonged and destructive series of tornado outbreaks affected much of the Great Plains and Eastern United States. Most of the severe activity was concentrated between May 4 and May 10,which saw more tornadoes than any other week-long span in recorded history;335 tornadoes occurred during this period,concentrated in the Ozarks and central Mississippi River Valley. Additional tornadoes were produced by the same storm systems from May 3 to May 11,producing 363 tornadoes overall,of which 62 were significant. Six of the tornadoes were rated F4,and of these four occurred on May 4,the most prolific day of the tornado outbreak sequence;these were the outbreak's strongest tornadoes. Damage caused by the severe weather and associated flooding amounted to US$4.1 billion,making it the costliest U.S. tornado outbreak of the 2000s. A total of 50 deaths and 713 injuries were caused by the severe weather,with a majority caused by tornadoes;the deadliest tornado was an F4 that struck Madison and Henderson counties in Tennessee,killing 11.
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 2000,primarily in the United States. Most tornadoes form in the U.S.,although some events may take place internationally,particularly in parts of neighboring southern Canada during the summer season.
The Upper Great Lakes severe weather outbreak of August 23,1998 was a severe weather outbreak that affected parts of Wisconsin,and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The outbreak occurred on August 23,1998,and caused millions of dollars in damage to the region. One fatality is attributed to this severe weather event,when a severe thunderstorm knocked a tree onto a camper killing its sole occupant. A supercell spawned a F3 tornado that ripped across Door County causing $6.5 million in damages. It was the 8th most costly tornado in Wisconsin history injuring two people,destroying multiple structures and disrupting the regional economy and tourism. Two storms moved through the Fox Valley producing a minimal F0 tornado,but devastating amounts of hail. Damages from the hail were estimated to be around $5 million and damaged many structures and vehicles. Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration from President Bill Clinton for the disaster,but was denied.
On the evening of Monday,May 3,1999,a large and exceptionally powerful F5 tornado registered the highest wind speeds ever measured globally;winds were recorded at 301 ± 20 miles per hour (484 ± 32 km/h) by a Doppler on Wheels (DOW) radar. Considered the strongest tornado ever recorded to have affected the metropolitan area,the tornado devastated southern portions of Oklahoma City,Oklahoma,along with surrounding suburbs and towns to the south and southwest. The tornado covered 38 miles (61 km) during its 85-minute existence,destroying thousands of homes,killing 36 people,and leaving US$1 billion in damage,ranking it as the fifth-costliest on record not accounting for inflation. Its severity prompted the first-ever use of the tornado emergency statement by the National Weather Service.
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1982,primarily in the United States. Most tornadoes form in the U.S.,although some events may take place internationally. Tornado statistics for older years like this often appear significantly lower than modern years due to fewer reports or confirmed tornadoes.
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1974,primarily in the United States. Most tornadoes form in the U.S.,although some events may take place internationally. Tornado statistics for older years like this often appear significantly lower than modern years due to fewer reports or confirmed tornadoes.
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1968,primarily in the United States. Most tornadoes form in the U.S.,although some events may take place internationally. Tornado statistics for older years like this often appear significantly lower than modern years due to fewer reports or confirmed tornadoes. Two F5 tornadoes struck Iowa in the Charles City and Maynard areas,combined they claimed 18 lives and this was one of very few cases in history where two F5 or EF5 tornadoes hit the same state,on the same day.
A widespread and deadly tornado outbreak affected the Great Plains,Mississippi Valley,and Southeast between March 12–15,1953. At least 23 tornadoes were confirmed with the strongest one reaching F4 intensity and striking O'Brien,Texas on Friday the 13th. Overall,21 people were killed,72 others were injured,and damages were estimated at $6.835 million (1953 USD). There were additional casualties from non-tornadic events as well.
The first six days of December 1953 produced a destructive and deadly tornado outbreak sequence across the Southern United States. There were 19 confirmed tornadoes,including a violent F4 tornado that hit the northwest side of Alexandria,Louisiana and even more violent F5 tornado that hit Vicksburg,Mississippi. In all,the tornadoes killed 49 people,injured 404 others,and caused $45,709 million in damage. This was the last in a series of deadly and catastrophic outbreaks to strike the US in 1953.
An outbreak of seven tornadoes struck the Central Plains and Mississippi in Late-April 1950. Five of the seven tornadoes were significant (F2+),including two violent F4 tornadoes in Texas and Oklahoma,both of which killed five. Overall,the outbreak killed 11,injured 38,and caused $1.575 million in damage. A lightning strike at Lake Texoma in Oklahoma caused an additional fatality and injury as well.
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1948,primarily in the United States. Most tornadoes form in the U.S.,although some events may take place internationally. Tornado statistics for older years like this often appear significantly lower than modern years due to fewer reports or confirmed tornadoes. Also,prior to 1950,tornadoes were not officially surveyed by the U.S. Weather Bureau,which would later become the National Weather Service,and thus had no official rating. All documented significant tornadoes were instead given unofficial ratings by tornado experts like Thomas P. Grazulis.
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1947,primarily in the United States. Most recorded tornadoes form in the U.S.,although some events may take place internationally. Tornado statistics for older years like this often appear significantly lower than modern years due to fewer reports or confirmed tornadoes.
