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Tornado Archive
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has been tracking tornadoes for decades. This interactive map, which contains data from January 1950 to March 31, 2024, pinpoints where a cyclone touched down and traces its path of destruction. For more recent tornadoes, clicking deeper provides more details, damage estimates and whether someone was injured or killed in the storm.
Summary
| Date/Time | F Scale | Length (in miles) | Width (in feet) | Injury* | Fataliy** | Property Damage | Crops Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May. 19, 2017 13:40 PM EDT | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |||||
| The hail nearly covered the ground. | |||||||
| May. 19, 2017 13:45 PM EDT | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | $50,000 | ||||
| May. 19, 2017 15:20 PM EDT | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | $25,000 | ||||
| The Crawford County emergency manager reported that severe thunderstorm winds blew off a porch from a mobile home and damaged a metal outbuilding. | |||||||
| May. 19, 2017 15:22 PM EDT | EF1 | 0.23 | 50 | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | $250,000 | |
| A NWS Storm Survey found all of the damage along Old Union Chapel Rd off of Hwy 62 near T&T Auto. The tornado formed in an open pasture southwest of Chapel Rd. It knocked over several cedar trees and split several sections on some maple trees before striking a barn near the road. Winds in this area were estimated at 80-85 mph. The eastern edge door of the barn was blown out and with significant roof damage above the door. Several pieces of the barn roof along with many pieces of a wood pile next to the barn were thrown 125 yards downwind into the auto body shop vehicle lot area. This smashed out several vehicle windows. Winds here were estimated at 90 mph. A single-wide trailer took roof damage along its entrance. An old RV had its roof removed and large sections of debris was thrown downwind about 100 yards. A bed of a pickup truck, not attached, was picked up and thrown 150 yards down wind into a field. Another RV was tipped over on its side. Winds here estimated at 80-85 mph. The very back of the auto shop had its roof damaged. There were 3 trees knocked down or snapped northeast of the shop and no damage was observed beyond 150 yards northeast of it. Several witnesses observed the tornado, and there is video evidence as well. There were reports of a tornado near the 86 mile marker on I-64, but no damage was observed. | |||||||
| May. 19, 2017 17:47 PM EDT | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | $40,000 | ||||
| Several inches of rain fell in a very short time period which resulted in significant flash flooding across many portions of Washington County. Multiple high water rescues were reported across the county due to flash flooding. | |||||||
| May. 19, 2017 17:58 PM EDT | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |||||
| Local law enforcement reported that State Road 56 east of Salem was closed due to high water. | |||||||
| May. 20, 2017 16:05 PM EDT | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |||||
| May. 20, 2017 16:09 PM EDT | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |||||
| May. 20, 2017 16:13 PM EDT | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |||||
| A trained spotter also reported a funnel cloud but it stayed aloft and didn't drop down. | |||||||
| May. 20, 2017 17:15 PM EDT | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |||||
| Local law enforcement reported that downed trees were blocking a roadway. | |||||||
| May. 20, 2017 17:35 PM EDT | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | $25,000 | ||||
| Hail ranged in size from nickels to half dollar in diameter. | |||||||
| May. 20, 2017 18:06 PM EDT | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |||||
| Measured at the Madison Airport. | |||||||
| May. 20, 2017 18:09 PM EDT | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | $25,000 | ||||
| The Jefferson County emergency manager reported trees and power lines down on State Road 7 near Dawson Smith Road. | |||||||
| May. 20, 2017 18:10 PM EDT | EF1 | 0.16 | 30 | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | $75,000 | |
| A small tornado touched down just north of West Galway Trail N in a tree line behind some houses. The tornado uprooted and snapped trees as it moved east. An eyewitness reported seeing a black mass with debris moving horizontally. The tornado covered his house in fallen trees. As it crossed Paper Mill Road, the inflow winds into the tornado pulled off siding from nearby houses and moved light objects several hundred feet. A camper parked on the southern edge of the path rolled three times toward the center of circulation and was destroyed. After crossing the road it struck an abandoned farm house and did more tree damage. There was no more evidence of damage after the tornado passed east of the farmhouse. | |||||||
| May. 20, 2017 18:11 PM EDT | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | $35,000 | ||||
| A trained spotter reported severe thunderstorm wind damage to the awning over a fuel station. | |||||||
| May. 20, 2017 18:12 PM EDT | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | $50,000 | ||||
| A trained spotter reported roof damage to a consignment shop. | |||||||
* Direct Injury (Indirect Injury)
* Direct Fatality (Indirect Fatality)
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F Scale***
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*** Enhanced Fujita Scale describes the strength of the tornado based on the amount and type of damage caused by the tornado. The F-scale of damage will vary in the destruction area; therefore, the highest value of the F-scale is recorded for each event. EF0 – Light Damage (40 – 72 mph), EF1 – Moderate Damage (73 – 112 mph), EF2 – Significant damage (113 – 157 mph), EF3 – Severe Damage (158 – 206 mph), EF4 – Devastating Damage (207 – 260 mph), EF5 – Incredible Damage (261 – 318 mph)
Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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