Tornado outbreak of May 7–10, 2016

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Tornado outbreak of May 7–10, 2016
MayfieldKentuckyEF32016.jpg
EF3 tornado in Mayfield, Kentucky.
Type Tornado outbreak
DurationMay 7, 2016 (2016-05-07) – May 10, 2016 (2016-05-10)
Highest winds
  • Tornadic – 170 mph (270 km/h) in Katie, Oklahoma on May 9; A 218 mph (351 km/h) gust was measured by RaXPol Mobile Radar from an EF3 in Sulphur, Oklahoma
Tornadoes
confirmed
57
Max. rating1 EF4 tornado
Duration of
tornado outbreak2
3 days, 4 hours, 24 minutes
Largest hail4.25 inches (10.8 cm) in diameter in Lincoln, Virginia, on May 9
Fatalities2 fatalities, 19 injuries
Damage$1 billion (2016 USD) [1]
Areas affected High Plains, parts of the Midwest and Ohio Valley

1Most severe tornado damage; see Enhanced Fujita scale
2Time from first tornado to last tornado

A significant four-day outbreak of tornadoes impacted areas across the High Plains, central Midwest, and parts of the Ohio Valley in early May. The outbreak also produced the first EF4 tornado of the year in Katie, Oklahoma on May 9, where one death occurred. An EF3 tornado near Connerville, Oklahoma also killed a person that day. Other notable tornadoes included two large EF2 tornadoes in Colorado on May 7, a large EF2 tornado near Catherine, Kansas on May 8, and a destructive EF3 tornado that struck Mayfield, Kentucky on May 10. Overall, 57 tornadoes were confirmed.

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Meteorological synopsis

EF4 damage to a well-built house east of Katie, Oklahoma. KatieEF42016.jpg
EF4 damage to a well-built house east of Katie, Oklahoma.

The tornado outbreak developed along a cold front alongside an area of low pressure while situated north of the United States–Canada border. Near the High Plains, a dry line began to coalesce as wind shear started climbing to levels favorable for tornadoes. In addition, moisture from the Gulf of Mexico was advected northwards into the country. Not long afterwards, tornadic supercell thunderstorms began developing late on May 7.

Tornadic activity started with a large multiple-vortex EF2 tornado that tossed several RVs into the air and injured two people near Wiggins, Colorado on May 7. Later that evening, a large stovepipe tornado caused high-end EF2 damage near the town of Wray, while several other tornadoes tracked across other very rural areas of Colorado, causing no damage. [2] Scattered tornadoes occurred on May 8, most of which were weak. However, a strong EF2 tornado caused considerable damage to outbuildings and high-voltage transmission line poles near Catharine, Kansas. On May 9, a significant tornado event unfolded across Oklahoma, as several strong to violent tornadoes touched down and caused severe damage in several portions of the state. A violent EF4 stovepipe tornado (the first EF4 tornado of 2016) near Katie, Oklahoma killed one person, leveled and swept away multiple homes, and left behind an extensive swath of ground scouring, while a large EF3 wedge tornado from the same parent supercell caused major damage near Sulphur. An EF3 tornado that tracked from near Connerville to Bromide destroyed a house and killed one person. An extremely large EF3 multiple-vortex tornado reached a maximum width of about 1.8 miles (2.9 km) as it passed near Boswell, snapping and denuding numerous trees, destroying mobile homes, heavily damaging frame homes, and toppling two large metal power line truss towers along its path. Other strong tornadoes occurred as far north as Nebraska, including an EF2 tornado that tore the roof and some exterior walls from a home near Nehawka and injured one person. An EF1 tornado also caused minor damage in residential areas of Lincoln. Significant tornado activity continued on May 10, as several tornadoes moved across areas of western Kentucky, including an EF3 tornado that injured 10 people as it moved through the north edge of Mayfield, Kentucky, destroying numerous homes, vehicles, and businesses. Another tornado caused EF2 damage near Hartford. Overall, this outbreak killed two people and produced 57 tornadoes. [3]

Confirmed tornadoes

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFUEF0EF1EF2EF3EF4EF5Total
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May 7 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, May 7, 2016 [note 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage [note 2] Summary
EF0NNW of Goodrich Morgan CO 40°25′00″N104°07′07″W / 40.4167°N 104.1187°W / 40.4167; -104.1187 (Goodrich (May 7, EF0)) 20200.5 mi (0.80 km)50 yd (46 m)$0A storm chaser reported a brief tornado touchdown in an open field. [4]
EF0SW of Buckingham Weld CO 40°32′21″N104°06′16″W / 40.5392°N 104.1044°W / 40.5392; -104.1044 (Buckingham (May 7, EF0)) 20250.5 mi (0.80 km)50 yd (46 m)$0A storm chaser observed a brief tornado in open country. [5]
EF2W of Wiggins to NW of Orchard Weld, Morgan CO 40°14′N104°10′W / 40.23°N 104.17°W / 40.23; -104.17 (Wiggins (May 7, EF2)) 2055–21108.8 mi (14.2 km)1,320 yd (1,210 m)$0A large multiple-vortex tornado developed south of I-76 and moved north, snapping numerous power poles and tossing several RVs. Large trees were snapped and uprooted, ten irrigation pivots were destroyed, and outbuildings were damaged as well. Two minor injuries occurred when a camper was rolled over. [6]
EF0NW of Fort Morgan Morgan CO 40°20′45″N103°50′08″W / 40.3459°N 103.8355°W / 40.3459; -103.8355 (Fort Morgan (May 7, EF0)) 21350.5 mi (0.80 km)50 yd (46 m)$0This tornado remained over open country and caused no damage. [7]
EF0SW of Eckley Yuma CO 39°57′33″N102°33′00″W / 39.9592°N 102.5499°W / 39.9592; -102.5499 (Heartstrong (May 7, EF0)) 2206–22154.04 mi (6.50 km)25 yd (23 m)$0A storm chaser reported a tornado over open country. [8]
EF0N of Eckley Yuma CO 40°11′24″N102°27′10″W / 40.1899°N 102.4529°W / 40.1899; -102.4529 (Eckley (May 7, EF0)) 2257–23021.29 mi (2.08 km)25 yd (23 m)$0This tornado remained over open country and caused no damage. [9]
EF0S of Wray Yuma CO 40°01′52″N102°13′57″W / 40.0311°N 102.2326°W / 40.0311; -102.2326 (Wray (May 7, EF0)) 2337–23400.63 mi (1.01 km)100 yd (91 m)$0This tornado remained over open country and caused no damage. [10]
EF2N of Wray to SE of Wauneta Yuma CO 40°07′11″N102°13′58″W / 40.1198°N 102.2327°W / 40.1198; -102.2327 (Wray (May 7, EF2)) 2353–00167.94 mi (12.78 km)440 yd (400 m)$135,000Three residences and two businesses north of Wray were damaged by this high-end EF2 stovepipe tornado. A semi-truck was picked up and tossed, scattering cargo down US 385. A tractor and several vehicles were flipped and sandblasted by gravel. Large amounts of barbed wire fencing were torn up and strewn throughout the area, and 40 power poles were downed. Four people were injured. [11]
EF1SE of Petersburg to NE of Otwell Pike IN 38°28′48″N87°09′12″W / 38.48°N 87.1532°W / 38.48; -87.1532 (Petersburg (May 10, EF1)) 0020–00244.33 mi (6.97 km)70 yd (64 m)$50,000One home received substantial damage, with the attached garage being blown down and some windows and doors being broken. A farm building and a small shed were blown down and dozens of trees were downed as well. [12]

May 8 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, May 8, 2016 [note 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage [note 2] Summary
EF0SW of Gove Gove KS 38°53′28″N100°31′06″W / 38.8911°N 100.5182°W / 38.8911; -100.5182 (Gove (May 8, EF0)) 2233–22488.85 mi (14.24 km)25 yd (23 m)$0Members of the public observed a tornado over open country. [13]
EF0S of WaKeeney Trego KS 38°47′19″N99°55′20″W / 38.7885°N 99.9222°W / 38.7885; -99.9222 (WaKeeney (May 8, EF0)) 2300–23061.9 mi (3.1 km)25 yd (23 m)$0A brief tornado remained over open country and caused no damage. [14]
EF0NE of Indianola Red Willow NE 40°14′39″N100°24′18″W / 40.2441°N 100.4049°W / 40.2441; -100.4049 (Indianola (May 8, EF0)) 2325–23500.35 mi (0.56 km)25 yd (23 m)$0This landspout tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [15]
EF0NNE of Ellis Ellis KS 39°01′11″N99°31′34″W / 39.0196°N 99.5261°W / 39.0196; -99.5261 (Ellis (May 8, EF0)) 0000–00040.9 mi (1.4 km)50 yd (46 m)$0A brief tornado remained over open country and caused no damage. [16]
EFUSE of Central High Stephens OK 34°34′52″N98°04′34″W / 34.581°N 98.076°W / 34.581; -98.076 (Central High (May 8, EFU)) 0003–00071.3 mi (2.1 km)40 yd (37 m)$0Numerous trained storm spotters and storm chasers observed a tornado over open country. [17]
EF2N of Catharine to S of Codell Ellis, Rooks KS 39°03′00″N99°13′18″W / 39.05°N 99.2218°W / 39.05; -99.2218 (Catharine (May 8, EF2)) 0008–00236.88 mi (11.07 km)440 yd (400 m)$2,000Four large high-voltage transmission line poles were damaged or destroyed. Several outbuildings, trees, and at least 36 power poles were damaged or destroyed as well. The tornado continued into Rooks County and caused minimal damage before lifting. [18]
EF1SSE of Codell Rooks KS 39°08′12″N99°09′44″W / 39.1367°N 99.1623°W / 39.1367; -99.1623 (Codell (May 8, EF1)) 0027–00332.82 mi (4.54 km)500 yd (460 m)$15,000Trees, fences, and several power poles were damaged. [19]
EF0E of Stockville Frontier NE 40°35′N100°23′W / 40.58°N 100.38°W / 40.58; -100.38 (Stockville (May 8, EF0)) 0029–00300.01 mi (0.016 km)20 yd (18 m)$0A brief tornado remained over open country and caused no damage. [20]

May 9 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, May 9, 2016 [note 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage [note 2] Summary
EF0SW of Drakesville Davis IA 40°45′19″N92°30′01″W / 40.7552°N 92.5004°W / 40.7552; -92.5004 (Drakesville (May 9, EF0)) 2006–20070.33 mi (0.53 km)10 yd (9.1 m)$0This narrow, intermittent landspout caused no damage. [21]
EF4S of Katie to SW of Wynnewood Garvin OK 34°33′32″N97°21′25″W / 34.559°N 97.357°W / 34.559; -97.357 (Katie (May 9, EF4)) 2106–21278.9 mi (14.3 km)400 yd (370 m)$1,000,0001 death – See article on this tornado [22]
EF1Southeastern Lincoln Lancaster NE 40°44′11″N96°36′38″W / 40.7365°N 96.6106°W / 40.7365; -96.6106 (Lincoln (May 9, EF1)) 2125–21310.53 mi (0.85 km)50 yd (46 m)$0A brief tornado touched down in a residential area, causing mainly tree, shingle, and fence damage. One home sustained considerable damage to its garage. [23]
EF0N of Odessa Buffalo NE 40°43′31″N99°14′50″W / 40.7254°N 99.2471°W / 40.7254; -99.2471 (Odessa (May 9, EF0)) 21300.01 mi (0.016 km)20 yd (18 m)$0A brief landspout tornado touched down but caused no damage. [24]
EF3NNW of Davis to SSW of Roff Murray, Pontotoc OK 34°33′54″N97°08′46″W / 34.565°N 97.146°W / 34.565; -97.146 (Davis (May 9, EF3)) 2134–221716.6 mi (26.7 km)2,646 yd (1.503 mi)$4,000,000 See section on this tornado [25]
EF1WNW of Bennet Lancaster NE 40°41′41″N96°34′59″W / 40.6946°N 96.583°W / 40.6946; -96.583 (Lincoln (May 9, EF1)) 2153–21560.19 mi (0.31 km)50 yd (46 m)$0Tornado destroyed a barn and caused minor tree damage. [26]
EF0E of Fairfield Clay NE 40°25′41″N98°03′45″W / 40.4280°N 98.0625°W / 40.4280; -98.0625 (Fairfield (May 9, EF0)) 2206–22142.67 mi (4.30 km)35 yd (32 m)$75,000A weak tornado impacted an irrigation pivot, inflicted minor damage to a walkway overhang at a school, blew windows out of vehicles, and damaged trees and fences. [27]
EF0E of Wyman Louisa IA 41°12′N91°26′W / 41.2°N 91.44°W / 41.2; -91.44 (Wyman (May 9, EF0)) 2215–22160.09 mi (0.14 km)10 yd (9.1 m)$0Brief tornado remained over open country and caused no damage. [28]
EF0SE of Bushnell McDonough IL 40°32′N90°29′W / 40.53°N 90.48°W / 40.53; -90.48 (Bushnell (May 9, EF0)) 2215–22170.1 mi (0.16 km)15 yd (14 m)$0This brief tornado remained over open country and caused no damage. [29]
EFU Lake Thunderbird Cleveland OK 35°13′22″N97°13′42″W / 35.2228°N 97.2282°W / 35.2228; -97.2282 (Lake Thunderbird (May 9, EFU)) 22160.1 mi (0.16 km)10 yd (9.1 m)$0A brief tornado/waterspout occurred over Lake Thunderbird; no damage occurred. [30]
EFUW of Pontotoc Johnston OK 34°28′48″N96°45′18″W / 34.48°N 96.755°W / 34.48; -96.755 (Pontotoc (May 9, EFU)) 2218–22251.5 mi (2.4 km)20 yd (18 m)$0This rope tornado remained over open country and caused no damage. [31]
EF3S of Connerville to Bromide Johnston, Coal OK 34°23′28″N96°38′17″W / 34.391°N 96.638°W / 34.391; -96.638 (Bromide (May 9, EF3)) 2218–22349.06 mi (14.58 km)700 yd (640 m)$250,0001 death – Much of the damage from this tornado was limited to snapped trees and power poles, though an unanchored home was obliterated and swept away, killing the occupant and leaving little debris behind. A pickup truck from the residence thrown 250 yards (230 m) into a wooded area and severely mangled. Other structures along the path sustained roof damage. The tornado weakened significantly before striking Bromide and dissipating, causing only minor tree limb damage in town. [32]
EF0S of Greenbush Warren IL 40°42′N90°32′W / 40.7°N 90.53°W / 40.7; -90.53 (Greenbush (May 9, EF0)) 2243–22440.09 mi (0.14 km)25 yd (23 m)$0A brief tornado remained over open country and caused no damage. [33]
EF1ENE of Wapanucka to N of Atoka Atoka, Coal OK 34°24′29″N96°20′28″W / 34.408°N 96.341°W / 34.408; -96.341 (Atoka (May 9, EF1)) 2246–231912.95 mi (20.84 km)900 yd (820 m)$40,000This tornado damaged and destroyed outbuildings, rolled an oil tank, and blew the roof off of a radio station building. Numerous trees were downed along the path. [34]
EFUENE of Wapanucka Atoka OK 34°23′06″N96°21′29″W / 34.385°N 96.358°W / 34.385; -96.358 (Wapanucka (May 9, EFU)) 22470.3 mi (0.48 km)30 yd (27 m)$0A brief satellite tornado associated with the previous tornado caused no damage. This tornado may have been anticyclonic. [35]
EF2W of Nehawka Cass NE 40°49′17″N96°00′27″W / 40.8213°N 96.0074°W / 40.8213; -96.0074 (Nehawka (May 9, EF2)) 2249–23153.27 mi (5.26 km)100 yd (91 m)$0A house lost its roof and some exterior walls, outbuildings were destroyed, and numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. One person was injured after they were thrown from the house, and survived by hanging on to a small tree. [36]
EF2SE of Perry to WSW of Morrison Noble, Payne OK 36°11′38″N97°10′16″W / 36.194°N 97.171°W / 36.194; -97.171 (Stillwater (May 9, EF2)) 2258–23206.35 mi (10.22 km)600 yd (550 m)$260,000This large cone tornado caused significant roof damage to two homes, destroyed a mobile home, snapped numerous trees and power poles, and damaged outbuildings. [37] [38]
EF3SE of Bennington to SW of Soper Bryan, Choctaw OK 33°57′53″N95°59′29″W / 33.9647°N 95.9914°W / 33.9647; -95.9914 (Boswell (May 9, EF3)) 2322–234213.8 mi (22.2 km)3,100 yd (2,800 m)$3,000,000An extremely large multiple-vortex tornado with a path width of nearly 1.8 miles (2.9 km) passed near the town of Boswell and destroyed at least three mobile homes, injuring two people. Several frame homes were damaged, some of which sustained major roof loss and the collapse of some exterior walls. Multiple outbuildings were destroyed, numerous power poles were snapped, and many trees were snapped and uprooted, some of which were denuded. Two large metal truss towers were collapsed as well. [39]
EF0SE of Fact Clay KS 39°30′N97°00′W / 39.5°N 97°W / 39.5; -97 (Fact (May 9, EF0)) 2340–23420.02 mi (0.032 km)25 yd (23 m)$0This brief tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [40]
EF1 Hugo Choctaw OK 34°00′39″N95°34′12″W / 34.0107°N 95.5699°W / 34.0107; -95.5699 (Hugo (May 9, EF1)) 0002–00106.1 mi (9.8 km)650 yd (590 m)$250,000Numerous homes and businesses were in town were damaged, storage buildings were destroyed, trees were uprooted, and signs were blown down. [41]
EFUNW of Sawyer to S of Spencerville Choctaw OK 34°04′37″N95°27′09″W / 34.077°N 95.4526°W / 34.077; -95.4526 (Sawyer (May 9, EFU)) 0018–00306 mi (9.7 km)150 yd (140 m)$0A tornado remained over Hugo Lake for nearly all of its duration, with no signs of damage across accessible land areas. [42]
EFUN of Sawyer Choctaw OK 34°04′19″N95°23′44″W / 34.072°N 95.3956°W / 34.072; -95.3956 (Sawyer (May 9, EFU)) 0025–00260.5 mi (0.80 km)75 yd (69 m)$0This satellite tornado associated with the Hugo Lake tornado caused no known damage. [43]
EF0E of North Branch Guthrie IA 41°39′06″N94°38′22″W / 41.6517°N 94.6394°W / 41.6517; -94.6394 (North Branch (May 9, EF0)) 0046–01015.52 mi (8.88 km)130 yd (120 m)$5,000Roof paneling was removed from an outbuilding and augers were flipped over and rolled at a farmstead. [44]
EF0NW of Wichita Guthrie IA 41°45′58″N94°40′55″W / 41.7661°N 94.6819°W / 41.7661; -94.6819 (Wichita (May 9, EF0)) 0118–01231.5 mi (2.4 km)20 yd (18 m)$0This weak, narrow tornado caused no damage. [45]
EF0S of Homestead Sheridan MT 48°23′N104°29′W / 48.39°N 104.49°W / 48.39; -104.49 (Homestead (May 9, EF0)) 0125–01280.46 mi (0.74 km)30 yd (27 m)$0A landspout tornado was observed, and dirt was found disturbed in an open field. [46]
EF1NE of Spring Hill Bowie TX 33°36′39″N94°39′30″W / 33.6108°N 94.6584°W / 33.6108; -94.6584 (Spring Hill (May 9, EF1)) 0159–02032.04 mi (3.28 km)390 yd (360 m)$10,000A home sustained minor siding loss, an outbuilding was damaged, and trees were snapped or uprooted. [47]
EF1NE of Spring Hill Bowie TX 33°38′29″N94°36′55″W / 33.6413°N 94.6154°W / 33.6413; -94.6154 (Spring Hill (May 9, EF1)) 0206–02070.15 mi (0.24 km)120 yd (110 m)$0Several trees were snapped or uprooted. [48]
EF1NW of Avilla Saline AR 34°41′10″N92°36′39″W / 34.6861°N 92.6107°W / 34.6861; -92.6107 (Avilla (May 9, EF1)) 0334–03392.7 mi (4.3 km)200 yd (180 m)$500,000Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, some of which fell and caused roof damage to homes. A manufactured home had its windows broken. [49]

May 10 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, May 10, 2016 [note 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage [note 2] Summary
EF1ESE of Garfield Breckinridge KY 37°46′21″N86°18′00″W / 37.7725°N 86.3001°W / 37.7725; -86.3001 (Garfield (May 10, EF1)) 1922–19230.4 mi (640 m)25 yd (23 m)$100,000This brief, narrow tornado embedded within a larger area of straight-line wind damage destroyed part of a large metal barn, buckled out the walls of two outbuildings and a garage, and left a distinct path of rotation through vegetation. [50]
EF3SE of Fancy Farm to WSW of Benton Graves, Marshall KY 36°45′18″N88°45′09″W / 36.7551°N 88.7525°W / 36.7551; -88.7525 (Mayfield (May 10, EF3)) 1944–202419.03 mi (30.63 km)450 yd (410 m)$3,550,000This intense multiple-vortex tornado first caused minor tree, power line, and outbuilding damage before reaching EF3 strength further to the east as a pickup truck was lofted and thrown over 150 yards (140 m). The tornado destroyed a flea market before impacting the north edge of Mayfield, where numerous homes, mobile homes, businesses, garages, and outbuildings were destroyed. Several dozen cars were damaged or destroyed as well, a few of which were lofted onto structures. Further east, the roof was torn off a home, a second home had significant roof and exterior wall loss, and other homes sustained minor damage. Near Benton, a mobile home was overturned, and a frame home sustained minor shingle damage before the tornado dissipated. Thousands of trees and several power lines were downed along the path, and ten people were injured. [51]
EF0N of Atkinson Holt NE 42°33′N98°59′W / 42.55°N 98.98°W / 42.55; -98.98 (Atkinson (May 10, EF0)) 2025–20260.2 mi (0.32 km)20 yd (18 m)$40,000A brief tornado tossed a rock into a tractor windshield, causing it to shatter. A machine shed located near the tractor had some minor damage as well. [52]
EF0SW of Mont Lyon KY 36°54′20″N88°05′25″W / 36.9055°N 88.0902°W / 36.9055; -88.0902 (Mont (May 10, EF0)) 20550.05 mi (0.080 km)30 yd (27 m)$0This weak, brief tornado broke several tree limbs. [53]
EF1SSE of White Plains to SW of Greenville Christian, Muhlenberg KY 37°06′48″N87°20′52″W / 37.1132°N 87.3479°W / 37.1132; -87.3479 (Apex (May 10, EF1)) 2225–22355.28 mi (8.50 km)100 yd (91 m)$135,000Two barns were destroyed, a home sustained roof damage and had the roof of its deck blown away. Dozens of trees were downed along the path. [54]
EF0SE of Bristol Pope IL 37°25′17″N88°42′18″W / 37.4214°N 88.7051°W / 37.4214; -88.7051 (Bristol (May 10, EF0)) 22360.05 mi (0.080 km)20 yd (18 m)$0This brief tornado caused no known damage. [55]
EF0ESE of Karbers Ridge Hardin IL 37°34′23″N88°17′00″W / 37.5730°N 88.2832°W / 37.5730; -88.2832 (Karbers Ridge (May 10, EF0)) 22560.05 mi (80 m)20 yd (18 m)$0This brief tornado broke some small tree limbs. [56]
EF2NE of Hartford to SE of Dundee Ohio KY 37°27′49″N86°52′41″W / 37.4635°N 86.878°W / 37.4635; -86.878 (Hartford (May 10, EF2)) 2306–23218.6 mi (13.8 km)300 yd (270 m)$150,000This tornado touched down for approximately 200 yards (180 m), lifted briefly, and touched back down, moving to the east-northeast. A large tree fell on an outbuilding, causing significant damage, a home sustained exterior wall damage, a grain silo was toppled, and the wall of a 30 by 50 foot (9.1 by 15.2 m) barn was slid 12 feet (3.7 m). Further along, several barns were damaged, a church sustained roof damage, and an outbuilding had half its roof blown off and tossed 50 feet (15 m). Many trees were downed along the path. [57]
EF1W of Morganfield Union KY 37°39′34″N88°01′24″W / 37.6594°N 88.0232°W / 37.6594; -88.0232 (Morganfield (May 10, EF0)) 2306–23143.66 mi (5.89 km)50 yd (46 m)$25,000Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along the path. [58]
EF0S of Cerulean Trigg KY 36°56′04″N87°42′05″W / 36.9345°N 87.7013°W / 36.9345; -87.7013 (Cerulean (May 10, EF0)) 0017–00211.57 mi (2.53 km)100 yd (91 m)$20,000One barn was collapsed and a second was partially destroyed. [59]
EF0NW of Hopkinsville Christian KY 36°54′30″N87°36′44″W / 36.9082°N 87.6122°W / 36.9082; -87.6122 (Hopkinsville (May 10, EF0)) 00290.02 mi (0.032 km)30 yd (27 m)$0This brief tornado caused no known damage. [60]
EF0N of Hopkinsville Christian KY 36°54′40″N87°28′54″W / 36.9111°N 87.4818°W / 36.9111; -87.4818 (Hopkinsville (May 10, EF0)) 00450.02 mi (0.032 km)20 yd (18 m)$0A trained storm spotter reported a brief tornado. [61]

Katie, Oklahoma

This large, high-end EF3 wedge tornado was spawned by the same supercell that produced the EF4 Katie/Wynnewood tornado earlier. It first touched down to the north of Davis, Oklahoma at 4:34 PM CDT, initially snapping trees at EF1 strength near US 77. The tornado then moved across a large open field and began widening significantly before it reached high-end EF2 strength and crossed Sunshine Road, completely destroying a poorly–constructed house and tossing a pickup truck hundreds of feet into a nearby field. Numerous trees and power poles were snapped, and a brick home lost part of its roof here. The tornado intensified as it crossed Meadow Road further to the east, where trees were debarked and an unanchored home was swept completely away at high-end EF3 strength. [3] Two poorly-constructed homes lost their roofs and their exterior walls in this area as well, therefore sustaining EF2 damage. Widespread EF3 damage occurred as the tornado crossed Burnside Road, where multiple homes were left with only their interior walls standing. Also in this area, mobile homes and outbuildings were obliterated, and some unanchored block foundation homes were leveled and swept away. A large metal storage garage was swept away as well, with vehicles stored inside being thrown up to 280 yards away. Several trees were debarked, and numerous metal power poles were bent to the ground. At one home in this area, 18-year-old resident Daniel Parks and his cousin survived the tornado without injury by taking shelter in an interior bathroom and hanging on to a toilet. The bathroom was the only room left standing after the tornado had passed. [63] A Doppler on Wheels (DOW) mobile research radar provided by the Center for Severe Weather Research indicated approximately 218 mph (+/-) at 17 meters AGL as the tornado passed through this area. This indicated that the tornado may have reached EF5 intensity here, but there was no damage that severe to confirm such a rating. [25]

Soon afterwards, trees were uprooted, and outbuildings were destroyed along Trett Slab Road and E1690 Road before more significant damage occurred further to the east, where several frame homes and mobile homes were heavily damaged or destroyed along Buel Green Road and Nelson Road. One unanchored home in this area was swept completely away at high-end EF3 intensity, and outbuildings were destroyed as well. More metal power poles were bent to the ground, and a couple of trees were debarked. The tornado then crossed W 14th St, briefly weakening to EF2 strength as it destroyed a mobile home, shifted a frame home off its foundation, and caused roof damage to other homes. More outbuildings were destroyed, one of which had a small trailer thrown into it. North of Sulphur, the tornado crossed US 177 at EF3 intensity. Several frame homes lost their roofs and had collapse of exterior walls. Some additional trees sustained debarking, a mobile home was swept away and destroyed, and a few other homes had their roofs torn off at this location. A large frame home east of the interstate that was under construction was reduced to a bare slab as well. As the tornado continued eastward, it produced high-end EF2 damage along N3400 Road as two small homes were left with only their interior walls standing, one of which homes was pushed 60 feet off of its foundation. The tornado then began to narrow and weaken as it crossed the Chickasaw Turnpike and County Line Road intersection, causing mainly minor damage to trees, power lines, and outbuildings, though one home and a large metal shed both sustained low-end EF2 damage. The tornado continued to narrow as it moved further east, producing EF0 outbuilding damage before dissipating to the southwest of Roff at 5:17 PM CDT. [3] [25]

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Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 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 All damage totals are in 2016 USD unless otherwise stated.

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