An example of developments in private enterprise include the addition of Spotter Network in 2006. High-end F4 tornado destroyed an industrial plant and swept away several homes. Violent tornadoes devastated towns in. In the Southeast, one of those unforgettable dates is April 27. Produced three F4s, including one that struck, Produced several strong tornadoes across the Midwest, including an F3 that caused major damage in, A powerful supercell thunderstorm spawned six tornadoes, including an intense F3 and a violent F4, during the early evening hours. I didnt understand the morning convection and how significant that would be, recalled Spann. 10 years later: The April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak A look back on the deadliest U.S. tornado outbreak in a generation. Is a tornado outbreak possible? (20 significant, 3 violent, 16 killer), Produced the devastating Omaha tornado (103 deaths), among several other violent and deadly tornadoes in Nebraska. The EF-Scale also improved damage parameter descriptions. A tornado struck the western part of Mayabeque Province, hitting the provincial capital of San Jos de Las Lajas. Longtime viewers knew that was a bad sign. The game was announced at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in June 2009. (6 significant, 3 killer), F4 tornado devastated New Albany, Indiana. Decades before that fateful day entered the forecast, a teenage James Spann found himself helping to save Alabamians during the last national super outbreak on April 3, 1974. 316 fatalities were recorded on this date - 240 of those were from the state of Alabama alone that saw some of the most destructive and long-lived EF4 and EF5 tornadoes. Estimated to have been an F4. Produced violent and killer tornadoes across a large portion of the Southeastern United States, killing well over 170 people. Many homes were damaged or destroyed in the town of, Large tornado outbreak sequence produced the longest-tracked tornado in Wisconsin history; an EF3 tornado that caused major damage near, A high-end EF2 tornado caused significant damage in Tulsa, injuring 30 people. First recorded tornado in Illinois history, which occurred in present-day, June 1860 Mid-Mississippi Valley tornado outbreak, Very violent outbreak. Your email address will not be published. Remembering the April 2011 Super Outbreak, an unprecedented swarm of tornadoes. This outbreak sequence produced the widest tornado on record, a massive, A large severe weather event began with a few strong tornadoes in, A powerful and dynamic storm system produced a small but intense late-season tornado outbreak, mainly across, Many large and strong to violent tornadoes touched down across, A small outbreak of tornadoes occurred in association with a larger system on December 20-21. Severe damage throughout the Twin Cities. ON THIS DATE IN 1932: A generational tornado outbreak killed hundreds of people in Alabama. Two F4s left damage paths more than 2mi (3.2km) wide. 2004 1,817 Tornadoes touched down during at mid-afternoon near Demopolis. I dont roll my sleeves up unless its a really dangerous tornado situation.. While April 27 was by far the most active and deadly day, it was just one part of a multi-day outbreak that spanned much of the central and eastern U.S. Twenty-one different states and even southern Canada saw tornadoes from the April 25-28 Super Outbreak. Produced two powerful F5 tornadoes near, Outbreak produced many strong to violent tornadoes across the Ohio Valley. He called out an on-air warning to his wife, but continued coverage without wavering. 1998 1,424 Its the core of the spring season here, said Spann. The event occurred over the course of 4 days April 25-28, 2011 and 359 tornadoes touched. Estimated to be an F5. A particular destructive long-tracked EF3 tornado hit, This tornado outbreak produced multiple strong tornadoes throughout the Southern and Eastern United States. To do this job, you need to spend some time away from the weather office, said Spann. With total damages around $11 billion, it was the costliest. This article was published more than1 year ago. "This system is very organized and confidence is high regarding the potential for a major tornado outbreak.". 1974 366 Cullman County felt the fury next . It was a 12.6. Multiple strong tornadoes touched down across the Great Plains. First successful tornado prediction in history by Maj. Ernest J. Fawbush and Capt. All data via the Storm Prediction Center. 1984 Philipp-Water Valley, Mississippi tornado outbreak, Produced a multiple-vortex F3 with an unusual V-shaped path that struck, Produced many strong to violent tornadoes, especially in, 1984 Mannford-New Prue, Oklahoma tornado outbreak, New Prue was devastated by an F4, killing 1. He didnt budge from his post all evening on April 27. On April 27, 2011, four EF-5 tornadoes tore through Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee, killing hundreds and forever scarring the region. One of the oldest known tornado photographs. Unusual nocturnal outbreak produced numerous violent, large, long-tracked tornadoes in. An F2 tornado also hit the, An F3 tornado killed 20 people in and near, One of the deadliest Plains outbreaks on record. (6 significant, 1 violent, 4 killer), A deadly outbreak, including the deadliest and longest-tracked tornado in U.S. historythe Tri-State tornado, a massive F5 tornado that traveled 219mi (352km) across the three states of, 17 people killed at schools in La Plata. (27 significant, 5 killer), May 1223, 1983 tornado outbreak sequence. DALLAS - The first storm system of meteorological spring produced tornadoes, hail and hurricane-force winds on Thursday across at least three southern states, and residents captured the scenes on video. Tornado Outbreak. Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts. From April 3-4, 1974, there were 148 tornadoes confirmed in 13 U.S. states and the Canadian province of Ontario. "There arose a sudden gust at N.W. We didnt have people prepared for that. Grand Forks is located another 75 miles north of Fargo in North Dakota. Two F4 tornadoes caused major damage in, Widely photographed and filmed F3 tornado struck, Produced several destructive tornadoes across the, April 1827, 1957 tornado outbreak sequence, Long-lived outbreak sequence produced numerous significant tornadoes. so violent for half an hour as it blew down multitudes of trees. 2023, Charter Communications, all rights reserved. Tornadoes also struck, A rain-wrapped F4 tornado killed seven people in the suburbs of, Largest tornado outbreak in Virginia history. Then I rolled up my sleeves and got to work., The storms that shaped Spanns career path, [A]ll we can do is pray for these people, Leading with unparalleled local knowledge. Meteorologists found that one of the tornadoes, which touched down during the Easter Sunday outbreak, measured 2.25 miles wide as it passed near Seminary, Mississippi, making the storm one of the. An F3 killed 13 people in the northern suburbs of, Six strong tornadoes touched down across the South. It was part of a localized outbreak of tornadoes that impacted the Southern United States, mainly Louisiana. An F5tornado killed five people and produced extreme damage near, Strong F2tornadoes moved through multiple towns and cities across the Southeast. 1965 301 Small outbreak produced an F4 that struck, An F2 killed one person near Union, Arkansas. On April 27, 2011, James Spann, the chief meteorologist at Birmingham TV station ABC 33/40, spent hours live on the air as 62 tornadoes hit the state. Stories that explain the news through charts, maps, photography and videos. An F3 tornado caused major damage near. A generational event with 63 tornadoes, and a death toll of 252. At least 700 people were forced to seek temporary shelter when tornadoes damaged houses. An F3 killed eight people in, Single supercell produced three of the tornadoes, including two EF3s, and all 21 deaths. (25 significant), Produced a devastating F4 tornado that obliterated northwestern, Tornado outbreak of March 31 April 2, 1959, Total of 46 tornadoes touched down on May 4. Killer tornadoes touched down from, May 1898 Mississippi Valley tornado outbreaks, Devastating (estimated) F5 destroyed the town of, May6 named "day of the cyclones" by the press. First of the Palm Sunday outbreaks; one of the deadliest outbreaks in US history. Conditions were similar on April 26, with a predicted likelihood of severe thunderstorms, including an extended threat of strong to . All of Alabama had its eyes on him. Both F4tornadoes were killers along with two F2tornadoes. Event was recorded by Massachusetts Bay Colony governor John Winthrop. That represents the greatest cross-section of the people theyll be serving.. For many, one man was their lifeline during the seemingly endless hours of fury: James Spann. The first successful weather satellite was launched, TIROS-7. These are some notable tornadoes, tornado outbreaks, and tornado outbreak sequences that have occurred in North America. An F2 tornado killed two in, Outbreak produced several violent and killer tornadoes across the, Narrow, but powerful F5 tornado killed nine people and injured 150 in, Significant tornadoes struck the Midwest for six consecutive days. Kids take on the role of a destructive windstorm and tear up one town after another. This set the stage for better forecasts, more accurate warnings for severe weather, and further research into the formation of tornadoes. It was what forecasters call a Super Outbreak with at least 100 major, destructive tornadoes. There were no fatalities or serious injuries, but the storm did over a million dollars in damage. (8 significant, 2 violent, 1 killer), 1948 Alton-Bunker Hill-Gillespie tornado outbreak, Early-morning F4 killed 33 people in Illinois. 2008 1,688 An F1 tornado touched down in the southwest portion of the city at 2:59 pm, causing minor destruction to 300 homes including a few churches and a nearby plant base caused by all 3 hazards, including 100mph winds. I make my interns just walk into a Dollar General or a Walmart, and see if they can interact with the people in that Walmart. All parameters suggest that strong/violent and long-track tornadoes are possible, forecasters wrote. This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 14:59. There were 62 tornadoes in Alabama that day And so many places were affected other than. On average, less than one EF-5 tornado touches down in the U.S. each year. An EF1 caused considerable damage and killed one in, Very large outbreak across the Great Plains. The morning storms knocked out power to a half-million people and crippled the capabilities of ABC 33/40. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The first significant tornado of the outbreak occurred early on March 30, when an EF3 tornado struck, For the third straight week another tornado outbreak affected the same areas affected by the previous two outbreaks. Third-deadliest continuous tornado outbreak in US history. Maybe a once-in-a-career type day.. Damage following the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Dave Martin), Tornado damage in Birmingham, Ala. following the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak. The installation of the first operational prototype was completed in the fall of 1990 in Norman, Oklahoma, while its first operational use in everyday forecasting occurred in 1992 in Sterling, Virginia. Additionally, an F2 tornado in, Tornado outbreak sequence April 28, 1964, Tornado outbreak sequence April 1214, 1964, Large outbreak produced multiple strong-to-violent tornadoes, including a longtracked F5 tornado killed four in, Four states were hit by tornadoes produced by Hurricane Hilda, including a violent F4 tornado that caused catastrophic destruction in, Hurricane Isbell generated one of the most prolific tornado outbreaks ever recorded in South Florida as nine short-lived, but destructive tornadoes hit the state. Required fields are marked *. (25 significant, 3 violent, 11 killer), Included six F4s that devastated northeast Oklahoma and southeast Kansas on May 2. The Palm Sunday outbreak in 1965 has been attributed to some of the growth in awareness. Where applicable, a count of the number of significant (F2/EF2 and stronger), violent (F4/EF4 and stronger), and killer tornadoes is included for outbreaks. Earliest confirmed U.S. tornado with a fatality. An F1 killed one southeast of Brenham and another F2 killed one near Nederland. And it was just the start of a long day ahead. A record-setting 216 tornadoes (most of which took place in Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi) touched down that day, leading to 316 fatalities. An F3 hit Pine Bluff, Arkansas on May 14, injuring two. 1953 523 An F4 tornado killed 12 people near, Tornado outbreak sequence of August 8-10, 1969, A destructive outbreak sequence produced multiple violent, long-tracked tornadoes in the, A large outbreak sequence of 82 tornadoes touched down across the, A deadly outbreak produced multiple long-track, violent tornadoes, or tornado families, across, The most intense outbreak ever recorded in the, Tornado outbreak of September 2830, 1972, An F4 tornado hit the Chicago suburbs, destroying military barracks, although the rating is disputed. An EF3 wedge tornado struck, Third series of widespread tornado outbreaks. I was so busy getting the radio set up and getting a link established that at first I didnt see the graphic nature of the wounds coming into that hospital, recalled Spann. In 1988, the WSR-88D (NEXRAD) Doppler radar system was given a green light for production. I am looking for untold stories from the generational tornado outbreak in Alabama on April 27, 2011. 5) A severe thunderstorm is defined as any convective storm that produces one or more of hail of 1 inch or large in diameter, storm induced winds of 58 mph or greater, or a tornado. Unfortunately, the harshly worded forecasts proved accurate. This is a very rare day, he said. (14significant, 2violent, 4killer), Very intense localized outbreak produced a long-tracked, killer F4 tornado that hit, Multiple large and destructive tornadoes touched down with killer F2-F4 tornadoes occurring in four states. F4 struck, Violent tornadoes struck portions of the Great Plains, mainly in Oklahoma. An early morning EF3 tornado produced major damage in, An EF3 tornado caused major damage in eastern New Orleans, making it the strongest tornado ever recorded in the city's history. He got back on air. History is replete with big tornado events that bring discussion of their destructive forceout of hiding. We had five people die that morning from the combination of tornadoes and straight-line winds. Destroyed two schools and a wood shop. The outbreak was caused by a vigorous upper-level trough that moved into the Southern Plains states on April 25. As the storms passed and the sky cleared, Spanns tone became increasingly serious as he wrapped up the morning show. Was the second-deadliest tornado event in Florida, behind the outbreak of, Produced two EF2s that caused major damage and one fatality in, Produced several strong tornadoes, especially in, Numerous strong to violent tornadoes across the Midwest and South, including a destructive EF4 in, Produced a moderate outbreak of tornadoes across the South. An F2 tornado hit downtown Salt Lake City, causing the second known fatality in a Utah tornado. No credit card information required at sign-up ! Both rising, spinning, warm air and sinking cool air are important for tornado formation. The last of the tornadoes occurred in Eastern North Carolina that afternoon before moving offshore. An F3tornado killed one in, Outbreak produced many destructive and deadly tornadoes across a large swath of the country. In many ways, it was a generational tornado outbreak like 2011 despite its lower death toll. 1894 Upper Mississippi Valley tornado outbreak, Included a long-tracked F4 tornado family in Wisconsin and Iowa. The Tuscaloosa tornado was one of 15 violent EF4 or EF5 tornadoes on the 0 to 5 scale. In addition to the maps for each year at bottom, lets take a brief walk through the history in which the modern tornado record has resided, from 1950 to here. Other deadly tornadoes hit Missouri, Illinois, and Arkansas including an F4 on May 9 that devastated, Produced a devastating tornado that struck, September 1928 Upper Plains-Midwest tornado outbreak, Most intense September outbreak in US history. A large tornado temporarily emptied the Ashley River and sank five warships lying offshore. At least 50 of them were killers. An EF2 tornado caused damage near, A major tornado outbreak occurred across portions of the Midwestern United States and Ohio Valley, leading to 71 tornadoes in total. Despite advancements, it is possible there are still many tornadoes that are not detected. A 1.5-mile wide EF-4 twister killed 60 people as it moved through Tuscaloosa, Ala. and eventually tracked into Birmingham, Ala.'s northern suburbs. It is of similar design to the F-Scale, but those who developed it believe it more accurately matches wind speeds to severity of damage caused by a tornado. By Monday, the messaging was involving the potential for violent, long-track tornadoes.. Feeling . (5significant, 2violent, 3killer), Small, but destructive outbreak spawned a violent, long-tracked F4tornado in, An F4tornado killed five and injured 100 in, Destructive series of three tornadoes touched down, all of which caused major damage, injuries and fatalities. This will be a day that will go down in state history and all we can do is pray for these people.. Forty-seven tornadoes occurred on April 11th and 12th in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois. . Wow. Produced a deadly tornado or, One of Wisconsin's first killer tornadoes. F4tornado struck Granite Falls, causing major damage and killing one person. The first significant tornado of the Outbreak occurred on the evening of April 25, when a long track EF2 tornado tracked through Vilonia, Arkansas killing 4 people in the town. They killed 271. A tornado struck downtown, Produced many tornadoes. Late-night F5 killed nine people in, Unusual tornado outbreak was among the most intense recorded, the largest such outbreak in the region. The April 25-28, 2011, Super Outbreak was one of the worst tornado outbreaks in U.S. history. Also spawned an EF1. On September 20, a high-end EF2 tornado destroyed multiple homes in, A late-season outbreak produced an EF3 tornado that caused major damage an injured 22 people in, Over the course of 6hours, this tornado outbreak produced a total of 41 tornadoes, which touched down across portions of, As part of a larger blizzard, a tornado outbreak shaped up across the, An expansive tornado outbreak occurred from, A multi-day tornado outbreak produced tornadoes from, This long-lasting outbreak sequence produced many significant tornadoes. Tired of reading? Im James Spann in the weather center with an update on the severe weather situation, said Spann, clad in a white shirt, tie and suspenders. The reactions can be different for each generation, but they could include: Shame. This isnt working, recalled Spann. We have a lot of tornadoes here in April. F5 tornado leveled many homes in Fergus Falls, killing 57 people. ON THIS DATE IN 1932: The March 21, 1932, generational tornado outbreak unfolded across Alabama. (19significant, 2killer), A major tornado outbreak killed at least 77 people across the Southeastern United States. An F3 tornado damaged or destroyed about half the buildings in Montevallo, Alabama, killing two others. A large EF2 tornao caused significant damage in, An unexpected tornado outbreak erupted across parts of, This outbreak produced several strong tornadoes in the Great Lakes region of the United States, and in eastern Canada as well. An extratropical cyclone developed ahead of this upper-level trough between northeastern Oklahoma and western Missouri, and moved northeastward. A high-end EF2 tornado moved through the, This major, destructive, and deadly nighttime tornado outbreak caused catastrophic damage and numerous fatalities across the, Several intense tornadoes struck areas mainly across southeastern, Numerous tornadoes occurred across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama from March 2122, with the most severe damage occurring in, Another tornado outbreak struck the same areas affected by the previous outbreak a week prior. The 2016 data is expected imminently. (3 significant, 1 violent), Produced a series of strong and destructive tornadoes in, Produced several destructive tornadoes during the period with 34 of the 43 tornadoes touching down on the final day of the outbreak. An F3 caused major damage in, Widespread outbreak produced mostly weak tornadoes. A total of 238 people lost their lives in Alabama alone. Hundreds of people were killed by violent tornadoes across the, Second-deadliest continuous tornado outbreak in US history. Ive never seen that before, said Spann, pointing to a computer-derived index used to gauge the likelihood of a tornado. Volumetric scans also became available allowing further investigation of storms on radar and providing detailed wind information. 11 Feb 2023 15:50:45 610K views, 2.6K likes, 108 loves, 699 comments, 13K shares, Facebook Watch Videos from James Spann: ON THIS DATE SEVEN YEARS AGO: A generational tornado outbreak for Alabama. My hobby then was ham radio. Several strong and deadly tornadoes were observed across the South. One of the strongest anticyclonic tornadoes on record, rated F4. Thats why Im in a school every day. The event occurred over the course of 4 days April 25-28, 2011 and 359 tornadoes touched down in 21 U.S. states and 1 tornado in Ontario, Canada. Two farm complexes were completely swept away. 2011 1,691 I saw the kidney-bean shape, I looked at [Jason Simpson], we shook our heads, and thought, Its go time. I dont think either one of us thought wed go back to programming for quite some time.. The towns of, Active December produced three outbreaks with this being the first one. dashboard is here! The revolutionary radar can properly visualize precipitation and wind. 35 of the deaths were at the three story Grand Hotel, which was completely destroyed. In many ways, it was a generational tornado outbreak like 2011 despite its lower death toll. (2 significant, 1 killer), One of the most intense tornado events to ever impact the, The most violent March outbreak and the most intense Great Plains outbreak to occur so early in the year. Strongest August tornado, though only rated F5 based on corn damage. An F4 tornado also hit the area on, Deadliest November tornado outbreak in the US, produced several long-tracked, strong, killer tornadoes. Of those 216 tornadoes, 37 were of EF-3 or greater strength, including the four EF-5s. Thats sort of a hard combination.. It resulted in roughly $12 billion in damages and left an estimated 321 people dead. "This is an historic, if not generational event . EF3 tornadoes destroyed homes in and around, Following a significant outbreak just a week prior, a second tornado outbreak affected many of the same areas. Its 2 oclock. Plus, lets cut to the chase: any record is better than no record. It was like somebody punched us in the gut.. The outbreak also affected the Midwest; at one point, overwhelmed forecasters in Indiana placed the entire state under a tornado warning. In May of 1982 it began broadcasting around the clock, and provided more information during severe weather outbreaks. An EF4 tornado killed two people in the. April 27 marked the pinnacle of what was actually a multi-day outbreak spanning April 25-28, with 358 confirmed tornadoes in 21 states. The activity occured along the Atlantic Coast from Pennsylvania to Florida. Produced a deadly multiple-vortex tornado in, Multiple long-track tornadoes crossed upstate New York, August 1851 Waltham, Medford, and West Cambridge tornado, Waltham, Medford, West Cambridge Massachusetts. Brief but violent F4 tornado devastated the small town of Saragosa, killing 30 people. It claimed more than 300 lives, injured 2,775 and was responsible for $12 billion in total damage . Get our free mobile app He's sharing his thoughts in a new memoir titled All You Can Do Is Pray--a phrase many Tuscaloosans remember Spann saying on April 27, 2011. An F3 tornado killed one in, Destructive outbreak sequence spawned a violent F5 tornado in, Tornado outbreak sequence of May 2231, 1973, A massive and destructive 8-day period of tornadoes occurred. (>9 significant, 4 violent, 5 killer), Forty others were injured, seven homes were demolished and at least 25 others damaged, and monuments and tombstones in Cypress Hills and Bayside cemeteries were uprooted by a cyclone that touched down near Cypress Hills and moved through the neighborhoods of, The deadliest tornado outbreak sequence in American history. Experiencing a super outbreak as a child with my radio gear helped me understand that were all just little cogs in this wheel, he explained. Tornadoes have been documented throughout American history, but the modern database has a much shorter record. Early morning tornado damaged or destroyed over 750 homes and businesses in Ciudad Acua. They killed 271. This week marks the 10 year anniversary of the generational tornado outbreak called the 2011 Super Outbreak. The tornado there led to a rethinking of the potential northern boundary of tornado activity in the United States at the time. One of the most destructive New England outbreaks ever documented. Tornado outbreak occurred on Easter Sunday. (17 significant, 4 violent, 3 killer), A weak, but damaging EF1 tornado damaged numerous structures and injured seven people in, Two tornadoes (rated EF1 and EF0) embedded in a large area of damaging winds moved through the New York City area and caused significant damage, killing one person. Debris was carried 100mi (160km). He zoomed into the radar map of a rotating thunderstorm in Walker County, Ala., and leaped right into coverage mode. This satellite paved the way for the Nimbus Program, a NASA and NOAA collaboration for decades that advanced further research and use of satellite programs. He spoke firm with his eyes locked on the viewer, assuring them that, if they took appropriate measures, they would survive. Parts of Oakville "vanished," with house debris scattered for miles. Your email address will not be published. It was the first time it had stated the probability of all hazards significant tornadoes, destructive winds and very large hail was high. (20 significant, 11 violent, 17 killers), 1944 South DakotaMinnesota tornado outbreak, An F5 tornado killed eight people in South Dakota and dissipated in Minnesota. The listing is U.S.-centric, with greater and more consistent information available for U.S. tornadoes. Tornado counts significantly increased following this advancement in technology, as radar was now able to detect when and where strong winds occurred without eyewitness accounts. (18 significant, 6 killer), Produced several tornadoes in Texas. Twister also hit the scene in the 1990s. (1 violent, 7 killer). Even in the days leading up to April 27, 2011, he knew Alabama wasnt looking at a typical tornado day. (6 significant, 1 violent), Large outbreak sequence produced multiple destructive tornadoes. Ten years later though, and April 27 remains benchmark day for a generational tornado outbreak. The generational tornado outbreak of April 27, 2011 was responsible for 62 tornadoes in the state of Alabama alone, which killed 252 people and injured countless others. You have to stay calm, said Spann, remembering back to 2011. Ten years later, there's still a lot we can learn from the largest U.S. tornado outbreak on record. The EF-Scale was formulated thanks to research that suggested the wind speeds required to cause damage per the Fujita Scale were greatly overestimated. Seven minutes later, a tornado warning was issued. Two of the individual tornadoes killed well over 200 people each. Multiple towns in Illinois sustained major damage, with one death occurring in, F5 tornado. 1965 31 252 Alabamians lost their life during a generational outbreak that spawned 62 tornadoes in Alabama in a single day. Multiple-vortex F3 tornado passed through the, Unusual October outbreak in the Great Plains produced multiple strong tornadoes in, Most of the tornadoes in this outbreak were embedded in a squall line. Deadliest tornado in Connecticut history. (2 significant, 1 violent), A very long-tracked F3 tornado touched down near, Very large and deadly outbreak produced multiple killer tornadoes across the Ohio Valley and Southeastern United States over the Veteran's Day weekend. A long-tracked F5 on May 7 in Kansas killed 10 people and injured 300. During the first 20 years of the database, tornado reports steadily grew as awareness grew. The center of Arlington, MA was devastated by a strong tornado. In Kossuth County Iowa (five farms and a home were swept away, leaving little trace) and Wisconsin. A catastrophic, multiple-vortex, rain-wrapped, A long-track EF3 tornado struck multiple cities and towns, including, A moderate outbreak produced a series of strong tornadoes in, This outbreak produced its worst damage during the late overnight and early morning hours.