List_of_tornadoes_in_the_tornado_outbreak_of_April_26–28,_2024
On April 26–28, 2024, a large tornado outbreak affected much of the Central United States.
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| Date | Total | EFU | EF0 | EF1 | EF2 | EF3 | EF4 | EF5 | Deaths | Injuries |
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| April 26 | 76 | 11 | 19 | 28 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
| April 27 | 45 | 3 | 14 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 30 |
| April 28 | 24 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 145 | 17 | 41 | 62 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 47 |
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| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width |
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| EF0 | NNW of Pink | Cleveland | OK | 35.31°N 97.18°W / 35.31; -97.18 (Pink (Apr. 28, EF0)) | 09:49-09:50 | 0.51 mi (0.82 km) | 30 yd (27 m) |
| A brief tornado caused sporadic tree damage, damaged the roof of a mobile home, and scattered sheet metal. Preliminary information.[1][2] | |||||||
| EF0 | SSE of Newalla (1st tornado) | Pottawatomie | OK | 35.33°N 97.14°W / 35.33; -97.14 (Newalla (Apr. 26, EF0)) | 09:52–09:55 | 2.45 mi (3.94 km) | 40 yd (37 m) |
| A tree was uprooted, and other trees and an outbuilding were damaged. The tornado was then absorbed by the EF1 tornado below. Preliminary information.[1][2][3] | |||||||
| EF1 | SSE of Newalla (2nd tornado) | Cleveland, Pottawatomie | OK | 35.35°N 97.14°W / 35.35; -97.14 (Newalla (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 09:53–09:56 | 1.83 mi (2.95 km) | 75 yd (69 m) |
| This tornado, which absorbed the EF0 tornado above, snapped trees, and inflicted roof damage to a home and an outbuilding shortly after touching down. Minor tree damage occurred along the rest of the tornado's path. Preliminary information.[1][2][3] | |||||||
| EF0 | Northwestern Shawnee | Pottawatomie | OK | 35.36°N 96.97°W / 35.36; -96.97 (Shawnee (Apr. 26, EF0)) | 10:05–10:08 | 2.4 mi (3.9 km) | 50 yd (46 m) |
| This intermittent tornado inflicted minor roof damage to homes, damaged or destroyed outbuildings, damaged power lines, blew down fences, and snapped, uprooted, or damaged trees. Preliminary information.[1][2][3] | |||||||
| EF1 | NNW of Centerview to N of Paden | Pottawatomie, Lincoln, Okfuskee | OK | 35.4472°N 96.6751°W / 35.4472; -96.6751 (Centerview (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 10:28–10:39 | 9.8 mi (15.8 km) | 500 yd (460 m) |
| Homes were damaged, trees were snapped or uprooted, and power poles were blown down. Preliminary information.[1][2][3][4][5] | |||||||
| EF1 | NW of Okmulgee to SW of Bald Hill | Okmulgee | OK | 35.656°N 96.0096°W / 35.656; -96.0096 (Okmulgee (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 11:18–11:25 | 6.9 mi (11.1 km) | 650 yd (590 m) |
| Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped, the roofs of a few homes were damaged, an outbuilding was damaged, and power poles were blown down by this high-end EF1 tornado.[2][4][5] | |||||||
| EF1 | Northwestern McAlester | Pittsburg | OK | 34.9435°N 95.7835°W / 34.9435; -95.7835 (McAlester (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 12:22–12:24 | 1.7 mi (2.7 km) | 250 yd (230 m) |
| Homes had their roofs damaged, trees were uprooted and power poles were snapped.[2][4][5] | |||||||
| EF1 | ENE of Ravenna | Buffalo, Sherman | NE | 41.0188°N 98.8736°W / 41.0188; -98.8736 (Ravenna (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 17:16–17:31 | 4.76 mi (7.66 km) | 175 yd (160 m) |
| A low-end EF1 tornado caused minor damage to a catwalk at an ethanol plant, damaged a power pole, and damaged or destroyed outbuildings.[6] | |||||||
| EF0 | ESE of China Spring (1st tornado) | McLennan | TX | 31.6277°N 97.2599°W / 31.6277; -97.2599 (China Spring (Apr. 26, EF0)) | 17:23–17:24 | 0.15 mi (0.24 km) | 30 yd (27 m) |
| A brief EF0 tornado damaged fences and snapped large tree limbs. This was the first tornado produced by the supercell west of Waco.[7] | |||||||
| EF1 | ESE of China Spring (2nd tornado) | McLennan | TX | 31.6316°N 97.2524°W / 31.6316; -97.2524 (China Spring (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 17:26–17:29 | 0.88 mi (1.42 km) | 100 yd (91 m) |
| A brief EF1 tornado first touched down near FM 1637, before impacting Valley View west of Waco. Fences, trees, and windows were damaged along with minor roof damage. One home lost part of its roof. This was the second tornado produced by the supercell west of Waco.[1] | |||||||
| EF1 | Eastern Rockville | Sherman | NE | 41.0951°N 98.8275°W / 41.0951; -98.8275 (Rockville (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 17:32–17:48 | 5.71 mi (9.19 km) | 100 yd (91 m) |
| This tornado touched down after the Ravenna tornado dissipated. It damaged trees, a home, a couple of grain bins and outbuildings, and snapped power poles.[6] | |||||||
| EF0 | SSE of West | McLennan | TX | 31.7637°N 97.0656°W / 31.7637; -97.0656 (West (Apr. 26, EF0)) | 17:48 | 0.18 mi (0.29 km) | 15 yd (14 m) |
| A brief EF0 tornado produced tree damage west of the Heritage Parkway (FM 2311).[1][7] | |||||||
| EF2 | SE of West to SW of Penelope | McLennan, Hill | TX | 31.7754°N 97.0496°W / 31.7754; -97.0496 (West (Apr. 26, EF2)) | 17:48–18:05 | 5.68 mi (9.14 km) | 165 yd (151 m) |
| This tornado first touched down southeast of West and damaged several trees and a shed. The tornado then strengthened to low-end EF2 intensity, damaging a barn and a nearby shop. It then scattered heavy farm equipment across a field before crossing into Hill County and dissipating.[1][7] | |||||||
| EF0 | SW of Farwell | Howard | NE | 41.1788°N 98.6462°W / 41.1788; -98.6462 (Farwell (Apr. 26, EF0)) | 17:52–17:58 | 2.69 mi (4.33 km) | 50 yd (46 m) |
| A short-lived tornado overturned two center irrigation pivot systems and damage some trees. Ground scouring was also visible from the tornado.[8] | |||||||
| EF3 | ESE of Farwell to N of Elba | Howard | NE | 41.2028°N 98.6199°W / 41.2028; -98.6199 (Farwell (Apr. 26, EF3)) | 17:58–18:21 | 9.54 mi (15.35 km) | 600 yd (550 m) |
| This intense tornado formed after the Rockville tornado dissipated. It touched down just south of Farwell and passed east of the town and crossed N-92 as it moved just east of due north, causing tree damage and overturning center irrigation pivots. The tornado then reached low-end EF2 intensity as it approached Elba, snapping power poles and uprooting trees. The tornado then reached its peak intensity of EF3 as it struck a farmstead west of Elba. A well-built metal building structure was obliterated while the farmhouse, other outbuildings, vehicles, and other structures were heavily damaged. Continuing north-northeastward at EF2 strength, the tornado snapped a long stretch of power poles along N-11. The tornado then weakened, uprooting trees before dissipating over pasture fields.[1][6] | |||||||
| EF1 | SW of Penelope | Hill | TX | 31.8287°N 96.9664°W / 31.8287; -96.9664 (Penelope (Apr. 26, EF2)) | 18:06–18:07 | 0.20 mi (0.32 km) | 55 yd (50 m) |
| After producing the EF2 tornado southeast of West, the same supercell produced this brief EF1 tornado that damaged two homes with one of them suffering a garage collapse as well. A few tree limbs were broken before the tornado dissipated.[7] | |||||||
| EF1 | ENE of Malone to SSE of Blooming Grove | Navarro | TX | 31.9508°N 96.8032°W / 31.9508; -96.8032 (Malone (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 18:30–18:44 | 9.01 mi (14.50 km) | 200 yd (180 m) |
| This tornado first touched down northwest of Navarro Mills Lake, producing tree damage. After moving east-northeast, the tornado strengthened to high-end EF1 intensity, damaging trees and several residential areas, destroying one manufactured home, and causing significant damage to sheet metal. After crossing FM 744, the tornado dissipated northwest of Dresden.[7] | |||||||
| EF2 | NE of Elba to N of Wolbach | Howard, Greeley | NE | 41.3446°N 98.5073°W / 41.3446; -98.5073 (Elba (Apr. 26, EF2)) | 18:32–18:54 | 9.59 mi (15.43 km) | 880 yd (800 m) |
| This large tornado developed after the Elba EF3 tornado dissipated, first damaging trees and leaned a wooden power pole. As it approached US 281/N-22, the tornado rapidly intensified to high-end EF2 strength. It destroyed a metal building and bent metal high-tension power poles. A nearby grain bin was destroyed, a center irrigation pivot was twisted and overturned, and damage to a home occurred. After crossing the highway, the tornado steadily weakened, damaging at least one other residence, outbuildings, trees, and center irrigation pivots. The tornado weakened and dissipated north of Wolbach.[1][6] | |||||||
| EF1 | SW of Barry to NE of Emhouse | Navarro | TX | 32.0764°N 96.674°W / 32.0764; -96.674 (Barry (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 18:46–19:05 | 11.30 mi (18.19 km) | 200 yd (180 m) |
| This tornado first developed southwest of Barry before moving north of the city and causing roof and sheet metal damage to residential areas and outbuildings. A manufactured home was completely destroyed there at high-end EF1 strength. The tornado then tracked east, passing Emhouse, and causing damage to trees and outbuildings. The tornado then dissipated west of Rice, in a drainage area of Chambers Creek.[7] | |||||||
| EF1 | NNW of Abbott | Hill | TX | 31.883°N 97.0869°W / 31.883; -97.0869 (Abbott (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 18:49–18:53 | 2.40 mi (3.86 km) | 200 yd (180 m) |
| This tornado first uprooted and damaged trees west of I-35/US 77 near Abbott before crossing the interstate and flipping a tractor-trailer. The tornado then moved northeast-north of Abbott producing tree damage and minor damage to several homes before dissipating.[1][7] | |||||||
| EF2 | NNE of Wolbach to W of Primrose to SW of Petersburg | Greeley, Boone | NE | 41.4553°N 98.3695°W / 41.4553; -98.3695 (Wolbach (Apr. 26, EF2)) | 19:04–20:10 | 27.3 mi (43.9 km) | 500 yd (460 m) |
| This long-lived tornado touched down shortly after the first Wolbach EF2 tornado dissipated. Moving north-northeastward, it initially caused EF0-EF1 damage to center irrigation pivot systems and trees. The tornado then crossed into Boone County, causing minor damage to a farmhouse and damaging trees. After crossing N-56 and turning almost due north the tornado strengthened some, flipping and tossing several center irrigation pivots, snapped power poles, and lofted debris into power lines. The tornado then rapidly reached high-end EF2 intensity southwest of Primrose. A home had its three-car garage ripped away along with most of its roof, several outbuildings were damaged or destroyed, power poles were snapped, and many trees suffered extensive damage. The tornado then continued north-northeastward for several more miles, damaging trees and center pivot irrigation systems, causing extensive damage to a livestock facility, and snapping several power poles before dissipating.[1][9][10] | |||||||
| EF0 | W of Rice | Navarro | TX | 32.2272°N 96.5455°W / 32.2272; -96.5455 (Rice (Apr. 26, EF0)) | 19:19–19:23 | 2.12 mi (3.41 km) | 100 yd (91 m) |
| A brief tornado developed west of Rice before moving into wetlands of Cummins Creek. There, the tornado caused minor damage to trees before dissipating near I-45.[7] | |||||||
| EF0 | Western Frost | Navarro | TX | 32.0738°N 96.8302°W / 32.0738; -96.8302 (Frost (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 19:30–19:31 | 1.14 mi (1.83 km) | 100 yd (91 m) |
| A brief tornado moved along SH 22, causing a grain elevator to partially collapse and damaging garage doors and roofs in western portions of Frost before dissipating.[7] | |||||||
| EF1 | SSE of Ulysses to SSE of Garrison | Butler | NE | 41.053°N 97.109°W / 41.053; -97.109 (Ulysses (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 19:51–20:07 | 8.09 mi (13.02 km) | 200 yd (180 m) |
| This multi-vortex tornado overturned irrigation pivots and snapped several trees and a road sign across its intermittent path.[1][10] | |||||||
| EF3 | NE of Lincoln to NNE of Waverly | Lancaster | NE | 40.8575°N 96.6121°W / 40.8575; -96.6121 (Lincoln (Apr. 26, EF3)) | 19:52–20:04 | 8.55 mi (13.76 km) | 700 yd (640 m) |
| This intense tornado, the first one produced by the Elkhorn supercell, formed on the northeast side of Lincoln causing minor EF0 damage to a business before quickly intensifying to high-end EF2 intensity, heavily damaging a large transmission line. The tornado continued to intensify as it moved northeastward through agricultural fields, snapping power poles and large trees. The tornado reached its peak intensity of high-end EF3 intensity as it hit a manufacturing plant along US 6 where 70 employees were sheltered. The roof of the structure along with three walls of the plant failed and cars in the parking lot were damaged, including some that were thrown at least 75–100 yards (69–91 m). Northeast of this location, EF1-EF2 damage occurred as trees were snapped at a nearby business, which sustained roof and siding damage, wooden power poles were snapped, and several cars on a BNSF freight train were derailed. The tornado scattered debris through fields as it continued northeastward and crossed I-80, causing substantial damage to trees as well. Northwest of Waverly, the tornado struck a farm at EF1 intensity, inflicting window damage to a home and completely destroying two large wood-framed outbuildings. The tornado continued to snap trees before weakening and dissipating north of Waverly. Three people were injured.[1][10] | |||||||
| EF0 | NE of Lincoln | Lancaster | NE | 40.9596°N 96.5556°W / 40.9596; -96.5556 (Garrison (Apr. 26, EFU)) | 20:03–20:07 | 3.82 mi (6.15 km) | 30 yd (27 m) |
| This weak tornado, the second from the Elkhorn supercell, developed as the Lincoln-Waverly EF3 tornado was weakening. Some minor tree damage happened, enough to garner a rating.[1][10] | |||||||
| EFU | E of Garrison | Butler | NE | 41.1646°N 97.0716°W / 41.1646; -97.0716 (Garrison (Apr. 26, EFU)) | 20:06–20:07 | 0.72 mi (1.16 km) | 30 yd (27 m) |
| A very weak tornado briefly formed as the Garrison EF1 tornado was dissipating; no damage was found.[1][10] | |||||||
| EF1 | NNW of Greenwood to SSE of Memphis | Lancaster, Saunders | NE | 41.0301°N 96.4797°W / 41.0301; -96.4797 (Greenwood (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 20:12–20:18 | 3.83 mi (6.16 km) | 50 yd (46 m) |
| Tracking from Lancaster into Saunders County, this high-end EF1 tornado was the third tornado from the Elkhorn supercell. It moved over fields, producing a persistent surface circulation and dust whirl, and some moderate tree damage was found along the path.[1][10] | |||||||
| EFU | SE of Albion | Boone | NE | 41.65°N 97.93°W / 41.65; -97.93 (Albion (Apr. 26, EFU)) | 20:27–20:28 | 1 mi (1.6 km) | 50 yd (46 m) |
| A tornado was videoed; it did not cause damage.[10] | |||||||
| EF3 | SE of Yutan, NE to Western Elkhorn, NE to S of Modale, IA | Douglas (NE), Washington (NE), Harrison (IA) | NE, IA | 41.1999°N 96.3267°W / 41.1999; -96.3267 (Yutan (Apr. 26, EF3)) | 20:30–21:31 | 32.31 mi (52.00 km) | 1,900 yd (1,700 m) |
| See section on this tornado – Four people were injured.[1][10] | |||||||
| EF2 | E of Busby to W of Fredonia | Elk, Wilson | KS | 37.4598°N 96.0134°W / 37.4598; -96.0134 (Busby (Apr. 26, EF2)) | 20:32–20:46 | 8.57 mi (13.79 km) | 100 yd (91 m) |
| An EF2 tornado first developed in Elk County, uprooting and damaging trees, before crossing into Wilson County and destroying a barn. A two-story home was mostly unroofed, a water tower was unroofed, and a metal fence was also destroyed. The tornado continued to move northeast while producing tree damage before dissipating southwest of Fredonia.[1][11] | |||||||
| EF2 | NE of Coyville to SSW of Yates Center | Wilson, Woodson | KS | 37.7262°N 95.8364°W / 37.7262; -95.8364 (Coyville (Apr. 26, EF2)) | 20:34–20:50 | 6.81 mi (10.96 km) | [to be determined] |
| A low-end EF2 tornado destroyed outbuildings and snapped trees at their bases.[1][11] | |||||||
| EFU | N of Salem | Richardson | NE | 40.12°N 95.72°W / 40.12; -95.72 (Salem (Apr. 26, EFU)) | 20:42 | 0.1 mi (0.16 km) | — |
| A very brief tornado was reported; it did not cause damage.[10] | |||||||
| EFU | S of Rulo | Richardson | NE | 40.04°N 95.43°W / 40.04; -95.43 (Rulo (Apr. 26, EFU)) | 20:42 | 0.1 mi (0.16 km) | — |
| A very brief tornado was reported; it did not cause damage.[10] | |||||||
| EFU | NE of Albion | Boone | NE | 41.71°N 97.90°W / 41.71; -97.90 (Albion (Apr. 26, EFU)) | 20:42–20:44 | 2 mi (3.2 km) | 100 yd (91 m) |
| A tornado was videoed; it did not cause damage.[10] | |||||||
| EF0 | W of Fredonia | Wilson | KS | 37.5304°N 95.8562°W / 37.5304; -95.8562 (Fredonia (Apr. 26, EF0)) | 20:52–20:55 | 0.99 mi (1.59 km) | 150 yd (140 m) |
| An EF0 tornado developed just west of Fredonia after the Busby–Fredonia EF2 tornado dissipated. It damaged parts of the metal roofs of buildings at the fairgrounds before dissipating.[11] | |||||||
| EF1 | SSE of Creston | Platte | NE | 41.6004°N 97.3551°W / 41.6004; -97.3551 (Creston (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 21:07–21:20 | 4.79 mi (7.71 km) | 100 yd (91 m) |
| A tornado was observed to be touching down by trained spotters and it immediately flipped a center pivot irrigation system. The tornado continued north-northeast intermittently, before reaching a homestead. At the homestead, trees were snapped, windows were blown out and a barn was dealt significant roof damage. The tornado continued north, doing minor damage to fencing and a pole before becoming intermittent once more and lifting shortly after.[10] | |||||||
| EF1 | SSE of Rest | Wilson | KS | 37.6281°N 95.6515°W / 37.6281; -95.6515 (Rest (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 21:13–21:16 | 1.28 mi (2.06 km) | 60 yd (55 m) |
| This tornado first produced tree damage near a cemetery before moving northeast and damaged a barn before dissipating.[11] | |||||||
| EF1 | NNW of Pacific Junction to NW of Glenwood | Mills | IA | 41.0344°N 95.8051°W / 41.0344; -95.8051 (Pacific Junction (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 21:52–21:57 | 2.7 mi (4.3 km) | 80 yd (73 m) |
| A tornado developed north of Pacific Junction damaging trees and power poles. Moving generally northward, the tornado crossed US 34/US 275, ripping a large portion of the roof off of a house and flipping a large camper on its side. The tornado then moved through a forested area, where many tree were snapped before the tornado dissipated.[1][10] | |||||||
| EF1 | S of Pisgah to SW of Moorhead | Harrison, Monona | IA | 41.7478°N 95.9148°W / 41.7478; -95.9148 (Pisgah (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 21:52–22:09 | 9.32 mi (15.00 km) | 766 yd (700 m) |
| A high-end EF1 tornado damaged or destroyed outbuildings, snapped wooden power poles, and damaged trees and homes. This was the fifth tornado produced by the Elkhorn supercell.[10] | |||||||
| EF3 | Western Council Bluffs, IA to Northeastern Omaha, NE to SSE of Beebeetown, IA | Pottawattamie (IA), Douglas (NE), Harrison (IA) | IA, NE | 41.262°N 95.903°W / 41.262; -95.903 (Council Bluff (Apr. 26, EF3)) | 21:54–22:28 | 19.1 mi (30.7 km) | 550 yd (500 m) |
| This destructive tornado first touched down in Iowa, in the western portions of Council Bluffs. It caused EF0 and EF1 roof damage to businesses, homes, and apartment buildings and damaged trees before crossing the Missouri River into Nebraska. The tornado strengthened to EF2 intensity as it entered northeastern Omaha and struck Eppley Airfield, destroying aircraft hangars and flipping several general aviation airplanes. The tornado then moved northeastward across the river again into Iowa and crossed I-29. To the northeast of there, the tornado widened and strengthened to EF3 intensity, knocking down all the exterior walls and some interior walls of a home. Numerous other homes and businesses in the area suffered EF1 damage as well. Continuing northeastward, the tornado passed near Oak Valley to south of Crescent at EF2 intensity, ripping off roofs and knocking down exterior walls homes and destroying a vehicle detail shop. The tornado then damaged numerous trees in a wooded area before causing major roof damage of a home, shifting other homes off their foundations, and damaging farm outbuildings to east of Crescent. The tornado then steadily weakened as it continued northeastward, causing EF1 damage to manufactured homes and farm outbuildings northeast of Crescent. The tornado then weakened further to EF0 strength, ripping off large portions of the roofs of outbuildings and snapping large tree limbs. Continuing to weaken, the tornado caused intermittent tree damage and crossed I-880 before dissipating after crossing into Harrison County.[1][10] At least four people were injured in Pottawattamie County.[12] | |||||||
| EF0 | ESE of Pisgah | Harrison | IA | 41.8021°N 95.8899°W / 41.8021; -95.8899 (Pisgah (Apr. 26, EF0)) | 21:59–22:04 | 2.64 mi (4.25 km) | 200 yd (180 m) |
| This tornado, the sixth produced by the Elkhorn supercell, was a satellite to the 2152 UTC tornado.[10] | |||||||
| EFU | WNW of Elsmore | Allen | KS | 37.82°N 95.23°W / 37.82; -95.23 (Elsmore (Apr. 26, EFU)) | 22:02 | [to be determined] | [to be determined] |
| A storm chaser filmed a tornado over open country.[1][11] | |||||||
| EF3 | Dumfries to ENE of McClelland | Pottawattamie | IA | 41.1833°N 95.7307°W / 41.1833; -95.7307 (Dumfries (Apr. 26, EF3)) | 22:08–22:28 | 13.31 mi (21.42 km) | 900 yd (820 m) |
| This intense tornado destroyed a home, leaving only the basement behind, while other homes suffered significant roof and exterior wall damage. The tornado also destroyed a large shed, tossed a large steel horse trailer and damaged electrical poles, outbuildings, trees, including some tree trucks that were snapped. The same storm produced the EF3 Minden tornado as this tornado was dissipating.[1][10] | |||||||
| EF1 | SE of Norfolk | Madison, Stanton | NE | 41.9887°N 97.3695°W / 41.9887; -97.3695 (Norfolk (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 22:16–22:19 | 0.7 mi (1.1 km) | 100 yd (91 m) |
| A brief high-end EF1 tornado caused tree damage at a farmstead as well as damage to other large trees, a gymnastics gym, and a pallet plant.[10] | |||||||
| EF0 | NE of Moorhead to SW of Soldier | Monona | IA | 41.9447°N 95.8274°W / 41.9447; -95.8274 (Moorhead (Apr. 26, EF0)) | 22:17–22:19 | 1.48 mi (2.38 km) | 100 yd (91 m) |
| A weak tornado tossed around debris. It was the seventh tornado from the Elkhorn supercell.[10] | |||||||
| EF1 | Western Soldier | Monona | IA | 41.9711°N 95.8061°W / 41.9711; -95.8061 (Soldier (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 22:23–22:30 | 3.29 mi (5.29 km) | 250 yd (230 m) |
| An EF1 tornado moved through the western part of Soldier. It was the eighth and final tornado from the Elkhorn supercell.[10] | |||||||
| EF3 | ESE of McClelland to Minden to N of Defiance | Pottawattamie, Harrison, Shelby | IA | 41.3221°N 95.6171°W / 41.3221; -95.6171 (McClelland (Apr. 26, EF3)) | 22:25–23:29 | 40.91 mi (65.84 km) | 1,900 yd (1,700 m) |
| 1 death – See section on this tornado – Three people were injured.[1][10] | |||||||
| EF0 | NNE of Uniontown to NNW of Redfield | Bourbon | KS | 37.89°N 94.96°W / 37.89; -94.96 (Uniontown (Apr. 26, EF0)) | 22:29–22:32 | 3.16 mi (5.09 km) | 75 yd (69 m) |
| A high-end EF0 tornado inflicted siding damage to a home, damaged or destroyed five outbuildings, and uprooted or snapped large limbs off of trees.[13] | |||||||
| EF1 | SE of Logan | Harrison | IA | 41.61°N 95.72°W / 41.61; -95.72 (Logan (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 22:40–22:43 | 1.84 mi (2.96 km) | 30 yd (27 m) |
| The porch was ripped from a house, a large camper was destroyed, and trees were damaged.[10] | |||||||
| EF1 | ENE of Stotesbury to WNW of Metz | Vernon | MO | 37.99°N 94.51°W / 37.99; -94.51 (Stotesbury (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 23:07–23:13 | 3.40 mi (5.47 km) | 95 yd (87 m) |
| Two outbuildings were destroyed, and trees were either uprooted or had large limbs snapped.[13] | |||||||
| EFU | S of Skidmore | Holt | MO | 40.25°N 95.08°W / 40.25; -95.08 (Skidmore (Apr. 26, EFU)) | 23:14–23:15 | 0.17 mi (0.27 km) | [to be determined] |
| The fire department reported a weak tornado visible in open country. No damage occurred.[1][14] | |||||||
| EF2 | SSW of Manilla to SSW of Vail | Shelby, Crawford | IA | 41.8593°N 95.2603°W / 41.8593; -95.2603 (Manilla (Apr. 26, EF2)) | 23:28–23:44 | 9.24 mi (14.87 km) | 200 yd (180 m) |
| A low-end EF2 tornado began near a wildlife management area and began moving due north. Trees had all their trunks snapped and branches removed. The tornado then reached peak intensity completely destroying a barn before lifting. Preliminary information.[1][10][15] | |||||||
| EFU | N of Defiance | Crawford | IA | 41.8734°N 95.3328°W / 41.8734; -95.3328 (Defiance (Apr. 26, EFU)) | 23:31–23:34 | 2.02 mi (3.25 km) | 40 yd (37 m) |
| A brief tornado caused no damage.[1][15] | |||||||
| EF0 | WSW of Appleton City (1st tornado) | Bates | MO | 38.16°N 94.14°W / 38.16; -94.14 (Appleton City #1 (Apr. 26, EF0)) | 23:36–23:41 | 0.82 mi (1.32 km) | 50–70 yd (46–64 m) |
| Shingles and siding of a home and outbuilding were damaged and caused minor tree damage.[1][14] | |||||||
| EF0 | WSW of Appleton City (2nd tornado) | Bates | MO | 38.17°N 94.10°W / 38.17; -94.10 (Appleton City #2 (Apr. 26, EF0)) | 23:42–23:49 | 1.17 mi (1.88 km) | 50–70 yd (46–64 m) |
| This tornado caused primarily tree damage.[1][14] | |||||||
| EF1 | NE of Defiance to S of Vail | Shelby, Crawford | IA | 41.816°N 95.337°W / 41.816; -95.337 (Defiance (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 23:49–00:08 | 13.3 mi (21.4 km) | 200 yd (180 m) |
| A high-end EF1 tornado tracked northeast, impacting several farms and damaging trees and damaging or destroying outbuildings along its path. This tornado crossed paths of a tornado damage path from an hour earlier. Preliminary information.[1][10][15] | |||||||
| EF2 | NNW of Kent to Northern Creston | Adams, Union | IA | 40.982°N 94.4914°W / 40.982; -94.4914 (Kent (Apr. 26, EF2)) | 23:52–00:08 | 8.41 mi (13.53 km) | 350 yd (320 m) |
| Several homes and condos suffered moderate to heavy roof damage, including some that had their roofs partially removed and one home that had an exterior wall partially pulled out. A camper was damaged, wooden power poles were snapped, and trees were snapped or uprooted as well. Preliminary information.[1][15] | |||||||
| EF0 | W of Appleton City | St. Clair | MO | 38.191°N 94.0514°W / 38.191; -94.0514 (Appleton City (Apr. 26, EF0)) | 23:56 | 0.1 mi (0.16 km) | 50 yd (46 m) |
| A brief tornado uprooted trees and downed power lines.[1][16] | |||||||
| EF1 | NE of Creston | Union | IA | 41.1073°N 94.3169°W / 41.1073; -94.3169 (Creston (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 00:14–00:19 | 2.86 mi (4.60 km) | 80 yd (73 m) |
| An EF1 tornado was confirmed. Preliminary information.[1][15] | |||||||
| EF2 | W of Afton to ESE of Macksburg | Union, Madison | IA | 41.0195°N 94.27°W / 41.0195; -94.27 (Afton (Apr. 26, EF2)) | 00:19–00:45 | 13.91 mi (22.39 km) | 150 yd (140 m) |
| A high-end EF2 tornado damaged or destroyed outbuildings, partially or completely removed the roofs off of homes, and damaged, snapped, or uprooted trees. Preliminary information.[1][15] | |||||||
| EF1 | NW of Irena, MO to ESE of Delphos, IA | Worth (MO), Ringgold (IA) | MO, IA | 40.56°N 94.41°W / 40.56; -94.41 (Irena, MO (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 00:23–00:41 | 8.49 mi (13.66 km) | ≥300 yd (270 m) |
| This tornado caused minor damage to a home in Missouri. After crossing the state line into Iowa, the tornado strengthened to high-end EF1 intensity, snapping and uprooting trees, damaging and destroying outbuildings, and damaging the roofs of homes. Preliminary information.[1][14][15] | |||||||
| EF0 | ESE of Clinton | Henry | MO | 38.35°N 93.72°W / 38.35; -93.72 (Clinton (Apr. 26, EF0)) | 00:32–00:35 | 0.27 mi (0.43 km) | 30 yd (27 m) |
| Two outbuildings made of corrugated steel and wood were damaged.[1][14] | |||||||
| EF0 | W of Alberta | Henry | MO | 38.3647°N 93.6909°W / 38.3647; -93.6909 (Alberta (Apr. 26, EF0)) | 00:36–00:37 | 0.77 mi (1.24 km) | 50 yd (46 m) |
| Trees and an outbuilding were damaged.[1][17] | |||||||
| EF1 | SE of Delphos to ENE of Mount Ayr | Ringgold | IA | 40.6157°N 94.3071°W / 40.6157; -94.3071 (Delphos (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 00:36–00:53 | 11.74 mi (18.89 km) | 300 yd (270 m) |
| This high-end EF1 tornado snapped or uprooted trees and damaged the roofs of homes. Preliminary information.[1][15] | |||||||
| EF1 | S of Creston to NW of Afton | Union | IA | 40.9676°N 94.3476°W / 40.9676; -94.3476 (Creston (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 00:38–00:54 | 9.67 mi (15.56 km) | 150 yd (140 m) |
| An EF1 tornado was confirmed by NWS Des Moines. Trees were uprooted at the beginning of its track. Preliminary information.[1][15] | |||||||
| EF1 | WNW of Kellerton to NNE of Beaconsfield | Ringgold | IA | 40.73°N 94.1375°W / 40.73; -94.1375 (Kellerton (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 00:50–01:08 | 9.08 mi (14.61 km) | 250 yd (230 m) |
| A high-end EF1 tornado damaged the roofs of homes, damaged outbuildings, including one that partially collapsed, and snapped or uprooted trees. Preliminary information.[1][15] | |||||||
| EF2 | WNW of Afton to W of Lorimor | Union | IA | 41.0402°N 94.2504°W / 41.0402; -94.2504 (Afton (Apr. 26, EF2)) | 00:52–01:01 | 6.23 mi (10.03 km) | 130 yd (120 m) |
| A second high-end EF2 tornado occurred just to the west of the first EF2 Afton tornado. Several homes suffered extensive damage with roofs removed and exterior walls buckled. A light pole was snapped, and trees were damaged, snapped, or uprooted. Preliminary information.[1][15] | |||||||
| EFU | WNW of Old Peru | Madison | IA | 41.2467°N 94.0068°W / 41.2467; -94.0068 (Old Peru (Apr. 26, EFU)) | 00:57–00:58 | 0.56 mi (0.90 km) | 30 yd (27 m) |
| This tornado remained over open country, causing no damage.[1][15] | |||||||
| EFU | S of Patterson | Madison | IA | 41.34°N 93.90°W / 41.34; -93.90 (Patterson (Apr. 26, EFU)) | 01:16–01:19 | 1.46 mi (2.35 km) | 30 yd (27 m) |
| This tornado remained over open country, causing no damage.[1][15] | |||||||
| EF2 | SE of Diagonal to NE of Tingley | Ringgold | IA | 40.7839°N 94.1454°W / 40.7839; -94.1454 (Diagonal (Apr. 26, EF2)) | 01:19–01:36 | 10.31 mi (16.59 km) | 100 yd (91 m) |
| A damaging, strong tornado passed directly through the town of Tingley, destroying a brick building at a park, and heavily damaging the roofs of homes. Tree damage occurred along the path of the tornado as well. Preliminary information.[1][15] | |||||||
| EF0 | WNW of Cumming | Madison, Dallas | IA | 41.49°N 93.84°W / 41.49; -93.84 (Cumming (Apr. 26, EF0)) | 01:21–01:27 | 3.66 mi (5.89 km) | 30 yd (27 m) |
| A power pole was leaned, trees were damaged or uprooted, and debris was scattered. Preliminary information.[1][15] | |||||||
| EF2 | Osceola | Clarke | IA | 41.0043°N 93.7908°W / 41.0043; -93.7908 (Osceola (Apr. 26, EF2)) | 01:31–01:42 | 5.85 mi (9.41 km) | 75 yd (69 m) |
| A high-end EF2 tornado damaged an outbuilding and heavily damaged a home southwest of Osceola before moving through the town, snapping trees. Preliminary information.[1][15] | |||||||
| EF2 | SE of Des Moines to Pleasant Hill to S of Altoona | Polk | IA | 41.548°N 93.5802°W / 41.548; -93.5802 (Des Moines (Apr. 26, EF2)) | 01:50–02:02 | 7.69 mi (12.38 km) | 150 yd (140 m) |
| A strong tornado struck Pleasant Hill, a suburb southeast of Des Moines. Several homes and mobile homes suffered severe roof damage, including one home that was completely unroofed. Power poles were snapped and trees were snapped or uprooted. One injury occurred. Preliminary information.[1][15][18] | |||||||
| EF1 | ESE of Monroe to SSW of Reasnor | Jasper | IA | 41.516°N 93.0929°W / 41.516; -93.0929 (Monroe (Apr. 26, EF1)) | 02:42–02:50 | 4.13 mi (6.65 km) | 80 yd (73 m) |
| A high-end EF1 tornado rolled and destroyed a mobile home, destroyed several barns, inflicted roof damage to homes and other outbuildings, and snapped or uprooted trees. One injury occurred. Preliminary information.[1][15] | |||||||
| EFU | E of Reasnor to W of Killduff | Jasper | IA | 41.5836°N 92.9765°W / 41.5836; -92.9765 (Reasnor (Apr. 26, EFU)) | 02:55–02:58 | 1.66 mi (2.67 km) | 50 yd (46 m) |
| An EFU tornado was confirmed by NWS Des Moines. Preliminary information.[1][15] | |||||||
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April 27 event
More information EF#, Location ...
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF1 | NE of Strong City | Roger Mills | OK | 35.7°N 99.53°W / 35.7; -99.53 (Strong City (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 15:11–15:12 | 0.68 mi (1.09 km) | [to be determined] |
| An EF1 tornado was confirmed by NWS Norman. Preliminary information.[1] | |||||||
| EF1 | Hillsdale | Garfield | OK | 36.56°N 97.99°W / 36.56; -97.99 (Hillsdale (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 18:21–18:22 | 0.7 mi (1.1 km) | [to be determined] |
| A low-end EF1 tornado caused tree and powerline damage according to emergency management.[1][19] | |||||||
| EF0 | NW of Newkirk | Kay | OK | 36.86°N 97.15°W / 36.86; -97.15 (Newkirk (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 19:39–19:52 | 10.27 mi (16.53 km) | 75 yd (69 m) |
| A weak, erratic tornado damaged trees and outbuildings.[1][19] | |||||||
| EFU | WSW of White Cloud | Doniphan | KS | 39.9702°N 95.3301°W / 39.9702; -95.3301 (White Cloud (Apr. 27, EFU)) | 19:15–19:16 | 0.02 mi (0.032 km) | 50 yd (46 m) |
| A tornado was reported by emergency management; no damage occurred.[20] | |||||||
| EF0 | W of Corning | Nemaha | KS | 39.6638°N 96.1449°W / 39.6638; -96.1449 (Corning (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 19:31–19:32 | 1.03 mi (1.66 km) | 20 yd (18 m) |
| A brief tornado produced minor tree damage and tore part of the roof off of a barn.[21] | |||||||
| EF0 | NNW of Goff | Nemaha | KS | 39.6884°N 95.9459°W / 39.6884; -95.9459 (Goff (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 19:45–19:47 | 0.58 mi (0.93 km) | [to be determined] |
| A brief tornado produced minor tree limb damage.[21] | |||||||
| EF2 | SW of Knox City to Rhineland | Knox | TX | 33.40°N 99.83°W / 33.40; -99.83 (Knox City (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 20:06–20:45 | 14.73 mi (23.71 km) | [to be determined] |
| This strong tornado touched down southwest of Knox City and moved northeastward. It struck the southeastern part of Knox City, damaging homes. The tornado then continued northeastward over open terrain before turning eastward and snapping power poles to the southwest of Rhineland. It then damaged trees in Rhineland before dissipating.[1][19] | |||||||
| EF0 | NNW of Stillwater | Payne | OK | 36.17°N 97.13°W / 36.17; -97.13 (Stillwater (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 20:22–20:27 | 5.25 mi (8.45 km) | 30 yd (27 m) |
| This tornado damaged trees along a non-continuous path.[1][19] | |||||||
| EF0 | W of Seymour to Lake Kemp | Baylor | TX | 33.62°N 99.38°W / 33.62; -99.38 (Seymour (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 20:08–20:40 | 12.78 mi (20.57 km) | [to be determined] |
| This tornado caused mainly tree damage as it moved over open terrain.[1][19] | |||||||
| EF0 | SW of Hinton | Caddo | OK | 35.45°N 98.39°W / 35.45; -98.39 (Hinton (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 21:10–21:12 | 0.79 mi (1.27 km) | [to be determined] |
| This tornado was observed by storm chasers.[1][19] | |||||||
| EF1 | S of Gentry to WNW of Martinsville | Gentry, Harrison | MO | 40.2965°N 94.4265°W / 40.2965; -94.4265 (Gentry (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 21:12–21:26 | 11.81 mi (19.01 km) | 250 yd (230 m) |
| This low-end EF1 tornado initially touched down along US 169, blowing over a tractor trailer. Moving northeastward, the tornado caused roof damage to a home, damaged to multiple grain bins, and destroyed a small barn. Debris from the barn was strewn around the property. The tornado continued northeastward over open fields, causing little damage before dissipating.[20] | |||||||
| EF1 | NNW of Moline | Elk | KS | 37.38°N 96.31°W / 37.38; -96.31 (Moline (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 21:26 | 0.03 mi (0.048 km) | 20 yd (18 m) |
| An EF1 tornado was confirmed by NWS Wichita. Preliminary information.[1] | |||||||
| EF2 | N of Maple City to S of Dexter | Cowley | KS | 37.11°N 96.76°W / 37.11; -96.76 (Maple City (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 21:28–21:32 | 1.29 mi (2.08 km) | 100 yd (91 m) |
| This strong tornado first started near US 166 north of Maple City, damaging trees as it moved northward. The tornado then became multi-vortex and heavily damaged a well-built metal building, with only walls left standing. A nearby concrete brick structure and barn were also demolished. The tornado then continued northward, producing more tree damage, before dissipating.[1][22] | |||||||
| EF1 | NNE of Moline | Elk | KS | 37.41°N 96.29°W / 37.41; -96.29 (Moline (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 21:30 | 1.02 mi (1.64 km) | 40 yd (37 m) |
| An EF1 tornado was confirmed by NWS Wichita. Preliminary information.[1] | |||||||
| EF1 | ESE of Geary to N of Calumet | Canadian | OK | 35.62°N 98.24°W / 35.62; -98.24 (Geary (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 21:29–21:39 | 7.33 mi (11.80 km) | 50 yd (46 m) |
| A home suffered minor damage, a trailer was overturned, and trees and power lines were downed.[1][19] | |||||||
| EF1 | SW of Dexter | Cowley | KS | 37.14°N 96.74°W / 37.14; -96.74 (Dexter (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 21:36–21:39 | 0.64 mi (1.03 km) | [to be determined] |
| A brief EF1 tornado damaged trees, including some that were snapped.[22] | |||||||
| EF0 | SE of Spickard to SE of Mill Grove | Grundy, Mercer | MO | 40.2279°N 93.5757°W / 40.2279; -93.5757 (Spickard (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 21:58–22:08 | 3.89 mi (6.26 km) | 100 yd (91 m) |
| This tornado caused sporadic and intermittent tree damage.[20] | |||||||
| EF0 | NNW of Iowa Park | Wichita | TX | 34.04°N 98.75°W / 34.04; -98.75 (Iowa Park (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 23:23–23:25 | 1.5 mi (2.4 km) | [to be determined] |
| A weak tornado was observed by a NSSL/Texas Tech research team. No significant damage was reported.[19] | |||||||
| EFU | ESE of Laclede | Linn | MO | 39.78°N 93.1401°W / 39.78; -93.1401 (Laclede (Apr. 27, EFU)) | 23:40–23:41 | 0.04 mi (0.064 km) | 50 yd (46 m) |
| A trained spotter reported a brief tornado that caused no damage.[20] | |||||||
| EF1 | WNW of Burkburnett, TX to Devol, OK | Wichita (TX), Cotton (OK) | TX, OK | 34.12°N 98.64°W / 34.12; -98.64 (Burkburnett (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 23:43–23:56 | 6.71 mi (10.80 km) | [to be determined] |
| A tornado damaged power lines in Texas before crossing the Red River into Oklahoma. Trees and powerlines were damaged and homes sustained roof damage near Devol before the tornado dissipated.[1][19] | |||||||
| EF0 | Chautauqua (1st tornado) | Chautauqua | KS | 37.0241°N 96.1801°W / 37.0241; -96.1801 (Chautauqua #1 (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 00:11 | 0.03 mi (0.048 km) | [to be determined] |
| A brief tornado damaged trees and tossed an unanchored canopy barn.[1][22] | |||||||
| EF0 | Chautauqua (2nd tornado) | Chautauqua | KS | 37.0244°N 96.1768°W / 37.0244; -96.1768 (Chautauqua #2 (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 00:11 | 0.01 mi (0.016 km) | [to be determined] |
| A second brief tornado damaged an old, abandoned brick bank.[1][22] | |||||||
| EFU | SSE of Pumpkin Center | Comanche | OK | [to be determined] | 00:55 | 0.3 mi (0.48 km) | [to be determined] |
| NWS Norman confirmed tornado. Preliminary information.[19] | |||||||
| EF0 | NW of Marlow | Stephens | OK | 34.64°N 98.02°W / 34.64; -98.02 (Marlow (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 01:19–01:24 | 5.5 mi (8.9 km) | [to be determined] |
| A high-end EF0 tornado caused primarily tree damage.[19] | |||||||
| EF1 | SSE of Butler | Bates | MO | 38.2163°N 94.3128°W / 38.2163; -94.3128 (Butler (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 01:23–01:26 | 2.45 mi (3.94 km) | 250 yd (230 m) |
| This tornado caused tree damage, including some that were snapped or uprooted. Power poles were damaged as well.[20] | |||||||
| EF1 | W of Ballard to WSW of Urich | Bates, Henry | MO | 38.3638°N 94.2198°W / 38.3638; -94.2198 (Ballard (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 01:30–01:45 | 10.64 mi (17.12 km) | 500 yd (460 m) |
| Several outbuildings were damaged, including one that collapsed and another that had a garage door blown in. A mobile home and other properties also suffered minor damage. Many trees along the path were also damaged, including one tree that fell on and damaged a home and power lines.[20] | |||||||
| EF0 | NNW of Montrose | Henry | MO | 38.327°N 94.017°W / 38.327; -94.017 (Montrose (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 01:45–01:48 | 2.45 mi (3.94 km) | 300 yd (270 m) |
| A farm building suffered roof damage and trees were damaged as well.[20] | |||||||
| EF1 | NW of Lindsay to SSW of Dibble | McClain | OK | 34.90°N 97.66°W / 34.90; -97.66 (Lindsay (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 01:53–02:00 | 4.28 mi (6.89 km) | 225 yd (206 m) |
| A high-end EF1 tornado damaged trees along with at least one mobile home.[1][19] | |||||||
| EF1 | NNE of Dibble | McClain | OK | 35.07°N 97.61°W / 35.07; -97.61 (Dibble (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 02:12 | 0.16 mi (0.26 km) | 40 yd (37 m) |
| Trees were damaged.[1][19] | |||||||
| EF1 | NNE of Ravia to SE of Mill Creek | Johnston | OK | 34.28°N 96.73°W / 34.28; -96.73 (Ravia (Apr. 28, EF1)) | 02:16-02:22 | 4.7 mi (7.6 km) | 150 yd (140 m) |
| An EF1 tornado was confirmed by NWS Norman. Preliminary information.[1] | |||||||
| EF0 | NNW of Cole | McClain | OK | 35.11°N 97.58°W / 35.11; -97.58 (Cole (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 02:17–02:20 | 1.68 mi (2.70 km) | 75 yd (69 m) |
| Trees were damaged.[1][19] | |||||||
| EF2 | N of Cole to NNW of Goldsby | McClain | OK | 35.14°N 97.56°W / 35.14; -97.56 (Cole (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 02:20–02:27 | 4.89 mi (7.87 km) | 125 yd (114 m) |
| Homes sustained roof damage and trees were damaged as well.[1][19] | |||||||
| EF1 | Northern Norman | Cleveland | OK | 35.23°N 97.48°W / 35.23; -97.48 (Norman (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 02:29–02:36 | 3.51 mi (5.65 km) | 200 yd (180 m) |
| This low-end EF1 tornado damaged a gas station canopy along with a building at the Max Westheimer Airport. Some homes suffered minor damage and trees were damaged as well.[1][19] | |||||||
| EF2 | SW of Ardmore to S of Springer | Carter | OK | 34.19°N 97.17°W / 34.19; -97.17 (Ardmore (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 02:42–02:57 | 9.94 mi (16.00 km) | 400 yd (370 m) |
| This high-end EF2 tornado moved northward through the west side of Ardmore, damaging homes and businesses, including several homes that suffered significant roof damage. The tornado then turned northeastward, crossing I-35 before dissipating. The storm would later produce the EF3 Sulphur tornado.[1][19] | |||||||
| EF1 | E of Tinker Air Force Base | Oklahoma | OK | 35.41°N 97.36°W / 35.41; -97.36 (Tinker Air Force Base (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 02:45–02:46 | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) | 50 yd (46 m) |
| This low-end EF1 tornado damaged trees along with at least one home.[1][19] | |||||||
| EF1 | SE of Midwest City to Eastern Choctaw | Oklahoma | OK | 35.43°N 97.34°W / 35.43; -97.34 (Midwest City (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 02:47–02:56 | 6.72 mi (10.81 km) | 150 yd (140 m) |
| This tornado touched down after the Tinker AFB EF1 tornado dissipated. It moved northeastward before dissipating near Choctaw.[1][19] | |||||||
| EF1 | NE of Happyland | Pontotoc | OK | 34.80°N 96.52°W / 34.80; -96.52 (Happyland (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 03:15–03:17 | 1.48 mi (2.38 km) | 30 yd (27 m) |
| An EF1 tornado damaged trees and outbuildings. Preliminary information.[1][19] | |||||||
| EF1 | SSE of Chandler to E of Kendrick | Lincoln | OK | 35.65°N 96.84°W / 35.65; -96.84 (Chandler (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 03:16–03:29 | 10.38 mi (16.70 km) | 250 yd (230 m) |
| An EF1 tornado was confirmed by NWS Norman. Preliminary information.[1][19] | |||||||
| EF3 | Sulphur to WSW of Roff | Murray, Pontotoc | OK | 34.4908°N 96.9882°W / 34.4908; -96.9882 (Sulphur (Apr. 27, EF3)) | 03:24–03:37 | 9.96 mi (16.03 km) | 440 yd (400 m) |
| 1 death – See section on this tornado – Thirty others were injured.[23][24][25][26][27][1][28][1][19] | |||||||
| EF0 | SW of Florence | Morgan | MO | 38.56°N 93.02°W / 38.56; -93.02 (Florence (Apr. 26, EF0)) | 03:29–03:36 | 1.98 mi (3.19 km) | 50 yd (46 m) |
| Trees were uprooted along an intermittent path.[29] | |||||||
| EF3 | Spaulding to W of Holdenville to S of Okemah | Hughes, Okfuskee | OK | 35.08°N 96.42°W / 35.08; -96.42 (Spaulding (Apr. 27, EF3)) | 03:36–04:15 | 27.9 mi (44.9 km) | 1,760 yd (1,610 m) |
| 2 deaths – See section on this tornado[1][5][19][30] | |||||||
| EF1 | W of Roff to SSE of Vanoss | Pontotoc | OK | 34.62°N 96.91°W / 34.62; -96.91 (Roff (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 03:37–03:54 | 8.39 mi (13.50 km) | 500 yd (460 m) |
| An EF1 tornado touched down soon after the Sulphur EF3 tornado lifted. Preliminary information.[1][19] | |||||||
| EF1 | ENE of Tipton to WNW of Clarksburg | Moniteau | MO | 38.6687°N 92.7426°W / 38.6687; -92.7426 (Tipton (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 03:59–04:00 | 1.7 mi (2.7 km) | 30 yd (27 m) |
| Structures and trees were damaged.[31] | |||||||
| EF1 | SSW of Scullin | Murray | OK | 34.39°N 96.97°W / 34.39; -96.97 (Scullin (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 04:07–04:18 | 6 mi (9.7 km) | [to be determined] |
| An EF1 tornado was confirmed by NWS Norman. Preliminary information.[19] | |||||||
| EF4 | SW of Marietta to Dickson to Baum | Love, Carter | OK | 33.92°N 97.15°W / 33.92; -97.15 (Marietta (Apr. 27, EF4)) | 04:08–04:32 | 26.54 mi (42.71 km) | 900 yd (820 m) |
| 1 death – See section on this tornado[1][19] | |||||||
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April 28 event
More information EF#, Location ...
| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF1 | W of Schulter to N of Morris | Okmulgee | OK | 35.5205°N 95.9962°W / 35.5205; -95.9962 (Schulter (Apr. 28, EF1)) | 05:01–05:14 | 11.3 mi (18.2 km) | 1,400 yd (1,300 m) |
| This large, high-end EF1 tornado developed west of Schulter and widened as it moved northeastward, uprooting or snapping numerous trees. It then struck Morris, damaging numerous homes and businesses. The tornado then turned to the north of Morris and quickly dissipated.[30][5] | |||||||
| EF1 | E of Morris to ESE of Bald Hill | Okmulgee | OK | 35.6068°N 95.8408°W / 35.6068; -95.8408 (Morris (Apr. 28, EF1)) | 05:14–05:23 | 8.9 mi (14.3 km) | 1,100 yd (1,000 m) |
| Another large high-end EF1 tornado developed and moved northeastward as the first Morris tornado was dissipating. Numerous trees and power poles were snapped or uprooted, several homes were damaged, and several outbuildings were destroyed.[30][5] | |||||||
| EF1 | W of Taft | Muskogee | OK | 35.7068°N 95.6817°W / 35.7068; -95.6817 (Taft (Apr. 28, EF1)) | 05:28–05:35 | 6.2 mi (10.0 km) | 800 yd (730 m) |
| A tornado snapped large tree limbs and uprooted trees.[30] | |||||||
| EF1 | ESE of Choska to ENE of Porter | Wagoner | OK | 35.8232°N 95.5798°W / 35.8232; -95.5798 (Choska (Apr. 28, EF1)) | 05:37–05:55 | 8.9 mi (14.3 km) | 750 yd (690 m) |
| The roof of a home was damaged, a small outbuilding was destroyed, and trees were uprooted and snapped by this high-end EF1 tornado.[30][5] | |||||||
| EF1 | SW of Wagoner | Wagoner | OK | 35.9329°N 95.4178°W / 35.9329; -95.4178 (Wagoner (Apr. 28, EF1)) | 05:53–05:58 | 1.59 mi (2.56 km) | 440 yd (400 m) |
| Several large trees were uprooted or snapped and power poles were damaged by this high-end EF1 tornado.[30][5] | |||||||
| EF1 | NNE of Peggs | Cherokee | OK | 36.1031°N 95.0927°W / 36.1031; -95.0927 (Peggs (Apr. 28, EF1)) | 06:23–06:30 | 4.3 mi (6.9 km) | 350 yd (320 m) |
| Trees were snapped and uprooted.[30][5] | |||||||
| EF1 | Manor | Travis | TX | 30.3491°N 97.5841°W / 30.3491; -97.5841 (Manor (Apr. 28, EF1)) | 13:31–13:41 | 4.82 mi (7.76 km) | 20 yd (18 m) |
| This small tornado touched down west of Manor and moved generally eastward, causing minor roof damage to several businesses, knocking down a billboard into a gas station parking lot along US 290, and damaging trees. To the north of Manor, the tornado weakened or reformed further to the north and strengthened to high-end EF1 intensity causing significant roof damage to a home in a neighborhood. Other homes throughout both that neighborhood and an adjacent one also suffered significant shingle damage, fences were damaged, trampolines were tossed, and some trees were damaged. The tornado then dissipated to the northeast of Manor.[32] | |||||||
| EF0 | Burlington | Milam | TX | 31.0102°N 96.9941°W / 31.0102; -96.9941 (Burlington (Apr. 28, EF0)) | 19:50–19:51 | 0.19 mi (0.31 km) | 40 yd (37 m) |
| Metal panels were peeled from a few uninhabited mobile homes.[33] | |||||||
| EF0 | E of Groesbeck | Limestone | TX | 31.5081°N 96.38°W / 31.5081; -96.38 (Groesbeck (Apr. 28, EF0)) | 20:08–20:09 | 0.17 mi (0.27 km) | 30 yd (27 m) |
| A tornado was confirmed by NWS using video captured by a storm spotter, but the tornado occurred in an area inaccessible to storm surveyors.[33] | |||||||
| EF0 | SW of Dew | Freestone | TX | 31.5742°N 96.1746°W / 31.5742; -96.1746 (Teague (Apr. 28, EF0)) | 20:35–20:37 | 1.25 mi (2.01 km) | [to be determined] |
| The tornado uprooted several trees. This was the first tornado produced by a single thunderstorm near Dew.[1][33] | |||||||
| EF0 | Dew | Freestone | TX | 31.5929°N 96.1399°W / 31.5929; -96.1399 (Dew (Apr. 28, EF0)) | 20:47–20:49 | 0.91 mi (1.46 km) | 50 yd (46 m) |
| A home sustained significant roof damage. Several trees were also damaged by the tornado. This was the second tornado produced by a single thunderstorm near Dew.[1][33] | |||||||
| EFU | SSW of Crowder | Pittsburg | OK | 35.0776°N 95.6831°W / 35.0776; -95.6831 (Lake Eufaula (Apr. 28, EFU)) | 22:23–22:26 | 2 mi (3.2 km) | 100 yd (91 m) |
| A well-photographed tornado formed on land before moving onto Lake Eufaula before dissipating. No damage was noted.[5][30] | |||||||
| EF1 | NW of Bedias to SW of Madisonville | Grimes, Madison | TX | 30.8151°N 95.9716°W / 30.8151; -95.9716 (Bedias (Apr. 28, EF1)) | 23:25–23:37 | 4.77 mi (7.68 km) | [to be determined] |
| Large tree limbs were downed along with a few uprooted and snapped trees. Some roof and garage damage occurred to homes, too.[34] | |||||||
| EFU | NNW of Eufaula | McIntosh | OK | 35.3359°N 95.5943°W / 35.3359; -95.5943 (Lake Eufaula (Apr. 28, EFU)) | 23:50–23:51 | 1.3 mi (2.1 km) | 75 yd (69 m) |
| A brief waterspout was observed on Lake Eufaula before dissipating. No damage was noted.[5][30] | |||||||
| EF1 | Southern Shreveport | Caddo | LA | 32.4076°N 93.8311°W / 32.4076; -93.8311 (Shreveport (Apr. 28, EF1)) | 00:07–00:09 | 3.21 mi (5.17 km) | 350 yd (320 m) |
| This weak tornado uprooted trees and downed limbs, including some that fell on and damaged structures. The weight training facility building at a high school had most of its roof covering removed with the debris being blown hundreds of yards to the north. Most of the damage from the tornado was rated EF0; the EF1 rating was based on a snapped wooden power pole and a very small area of more concentrated tree damage.[35] | |||||||
| EF0 | NW of Plain Dealing | Bossier | LA | 32.9491°N 93.7833°W / 32.9491; -93.7833 (Plain Dealing (Apr. 28, EF0)) | 00:25–00:30 | 2.89 mi (4.65 km) | 350 yd (320 m) |
| This high-end EF0 tornado uprooted trees and snapped large tree limbs.[35] | |||||||
| EF1 | NNW of Plain Dealing | Bossier | LA | 32.9897°N 93.7473°W / 32.9897; -93.7473 (Plain Dealing (Apr. 28, EF1)) | 00:32–00:36 | 3.12 mi (5.02 km) | 325 yd (297 m) |
| This tornado uprooted trees and snapped large limbs along most of its path as it moved northeastward. It snapped trees at the end of its path, earning it an EF1 rating. The tornado may have continued northeastward beyond its estimated endpoint, but down trees inhibited survey teams from accessing areas further to the northeast.[35] | |||||||
| EF0 | NE of Plain Dealing | Bossier | LA | 32.9519°N 93.6488°W / 32.9519; -93.6488 (Plain Dealing (Apr. 28, EF0)) | 00:33–00:35 | 1.69 mi (2.72 km) | 275 yd (251 m) |
| This high-end EF0 tornado uprooted trees and snapped large tree limbs.[35] | |||||||
| EF1 | SE of Trinity | Trinity | TX | 30.9102°N 95.316°W / 30.9102; -95.316 (Trinity (Apr. 28, EF1)) | 00:35–00:36 | 0.29 mi (0.47 km) | 200 yd (180 m) |
| 1 death – A brief EF1 tornado impacted a subdivision of Trinity. A mobile home was destroyed, injuring both of its occupants, one of which later died from his injuries. Widespread damage to trees and vehicles also occurred in the subdivision.[1][36][37] | |||||||
| EF1 | SW of Bradley | Lafayette | AR | 33.0496°N 93.7644°W / 33.0496; -93.7644 (Bradley (Apr. 28, EF1)) | 00:37–00:38 | 0.8 mi (1.3 km) | 275 yd (251 m) |
| This high-end EF1 tornado snapped power poles and destroyed the majority of a metal barn containing hay bales. Trees were snapped or uprooted as well.[35] | |||||||
| EF1 | ESE of Bradley | Lafayette | AR | 33.07°N 93.6°W / 33.07; -93.6 (Bradley (Apr. 28, EF1)) | 00:43–00:44 | 1.36 mi (2.19 km) | 150 yd (140 m) |
| This low-end EF1 tornado snapped or uprooted trees. It may have started further to the southwest than indicated, but downed trees prevented survey teams from investigating that area.[35] | |||||||
| EF0 | ESE of Heavener | LeFlore | OK | 34.8428°N 94.6142°W / 34.8428; -94.6142 (Heavener (Apr. 28, EF0)) | 01:01–01:10 | 4.3 mi (6.9 km) | 200 yd (180 m) |
| A tornado was observed by storm chasers. The only damage found was snapped tree limbs.[5][30] | |||||||
| EF0 | NNE of Hurley | Stone | MO | 36.96°N 93.47°W / 36.96; -93.47 (Hurley (Apr. 28, EF0)) | 01:20–01:22 | 0.41 mi (0.66 km) | 100 yd (91 m) |
| Trees were uprooted and a small barn was damaged.[38] | |||||||
| EFU | NE of Osage to SW of Carrollton | Carroll | AR | 36.2144°N 93.3665°W / 36.2144; -93.3665 (Osage (Apr. 28, EFU)) | 03:15–03:19 | 2.1 mi (3.4 km) | 75 yd (69 m) |
| A tornado was caught on a local news station tower camera. The tornado occurred in inaccessible, heavily wooded terrain so no damage could be surveyed.[5][30] | |||||||
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