Wikipedia

List of United States tornadoes in April 2012

Article Talk

This is a list of all tornadoes that were confirmed by local offices of the National Weather Service in the United States in April 2012.

United States yearly totalEdit

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
0 583 241 94 26 4 0 939

AprilEdit

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
0 132 53 13 7 1 0 205

April 2 eventEdit

List of reported tornadoes - Monday, April 2, 2012
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Comments/Damage
Texas
EF1 NE of Kirbyville Newton 30°41′N 93°49′W / 30.69°N 93.82°W / 30.69; -93.82 (Bleakwood (Apr. 2, EF1)) 1545 3 miles (4.8 km) A house was destroyed when a tree fell on it.
Sources: SPC Storm Reports for 04/02/12, NWS Lake Charles, LA

April 3 eventEdit

List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, April 3, 2012[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF1 N of Cleburne Johnson TX 32°21′N 97°24′W / 32.35°N 97.40°W / 32.35; -97.40 (Cleburne (Apr. 3, EF1)) 17:41–17:43 1.16 miles (1.87 km) 60 yd (55 m) Three manufactured homes were damaged, one of which lost its roof and an exterior wall. A horse trailer was overturned, a barn sustained roof damage, and two riding lawnmowers sustained damage. Damages totaled $60,000.[1]
EF2 Oak Leaf to Southern Dallas Ellis, Dallas TX 32°36′N 96°45′W / 32.60°N 96.75°W / 32.60; -96.75 (Lancaster (Apr. 3, EF2)) 18:00–18:35 13.7 miles (22.0 km) 200 yd (180 m) In Oak Leaf, minor tree and shingle damage occurred before the tornado struck Lancaster and the southern fringes of Dallas at high-end EF2 strength. Many homes in Lancaster sustained severe damage or were destroyed, some of which lost roofs and exterior walls. Vehicles were moved and damaged, trees were downed, an RV was destroyed, and fence boards were speared into homes. Three buildings were damaged at an apartment complex, one of which had its roof torn off. The Cedar Valley Christian Academy was also heavily damaged and lost an exterior wall. A news helicopter broadcast live video as the tornado struck a Schneider National terminal and lofted several semi-trailers high into the air. Over 50 semi-trailers were damaged or destroyed, one of which was thrown into a house. Sixty-four homes were destroyed, and 109 others were damaged. Ten people were injured, two seriously. Damage was $400 million.[2][3][4]
EF0 ENE of Burleson Johnson TX 32°32′N 97°17′W / 32.54°N 97.28°W / 32.54; -97.28 (Burleson (Apr. 3, EF0)) 18:08–18:09 0.27 miles (430 m) 50 yd (46 m) Brief touchdown over an open field caused no damage.
EF2 Kennedale to Arlington Tarrant TX 32°38′N 97°13′W / 32.63°N 97.22°W / 32.63; -97.22 (Kennedale (Apr. 3, EF2)) 18:21–18:40 6.4 miles (10.3 km) 150 yd (140 m) A damaging multiple-vortex tornado caused high-end EF2 damage in Kennedale and Arlington. Five manufactured homes were destroyed at the beginning of the path near the Texas Raceway. Several businesses in Kennedale sustained damage, including a storage facility and a warehouse building that had a large portion of its roof torn off and tossed onto a water tower. Many apartments and homes in this area were damaged, some severely. Crossing into Arlington, the tornado caused damage to numerous additional houses and apartment buildings. Loss of roofs and exterior walls occurred, and a few two story homes sustained total destruction of their top floors. A nursing home had a large portion of its roof torn off and sustained damage to exterior walls, and a church was also damaged. Many trees and power poles were snapped along the path. Eighteen homes were destroyed and 291 others were damaged. Eight injuries occurred, one of which was serious. Damage was $200 million.[5][6][7]
EF0 Eastern Dallas Dallas TX 32°47′N 96°41′W / 32.78°N 96.69°W / 32.78; -96.69 (Sayene (Apr. 3, EF0)) 18:54–18:55 0.09 miles (0.14 km) 25 yd (23 m) A brief tornado touched down near Skyline High School, damaging trees and the roof of one house.
EF0 Northern Grand Prairie Tarrant TX 32°46′N 97°04′W / 32.77°N 97.06°W / 32.77; -97.06 (Grand Prairie (Apr. 3, EF0)) 18:58–19:00 0.47 miles (0.76 km) 60 yd (55 m) This brief tornado touched down in the northern part of Grand Prairie, damaging the roofs of a few warehouse buildings and a strip mall. A few light poles and power poles were blown over as well.
EF0 Northwestern Irving Dallas TX 32°52′N 96°59′W / 32.86°N 96.98°W / 32.86; -96.98 (Irving (Apr. 3, EF0)) 19:08–19:13 1.31 miles (2.11 km) 30 yd (27 m) This tornado struck Townsell Elementary School, where HVAC units were torn off the roof and a gas line was ruptured. The roof of a Goodwill store was damaged, and a house sustained awning damage. Trees and fences were downed, power poles were bent over, and a road sign was blown over as well.
EF0 Coppell Dallas TX 32°57′N 96°59′W / 32.95°N 96.99°W / 32.95; -96.99 (Coppell (Apr. 3, EF0)) 19:23–19:28 2.02 miles (3.25 km) 75 yd (69 m) This tornado damaged a gas station awning and the roofs of several homes along a narrow, intermittent path through Coppell.
EF0 S of Denton Denton TX 33°10′N 97°08′W / 33.16°N 97.14°W / 33.16; -97.14 (Denton (Apr. 3, EF0)) 19:40–19:41 0.21 miles (0.34 km) 50 yd (46 m) Brief tornado touched down in an open field, causing no damage.
EF0 W of Cumby Hunt TX 33°07′17″N 95°53′48″W / 33.1215°N 95.8967°W / 33.1215; -95.8967 (Cumby (Apr. 3, EF0)) 20:20–20:21 0.3 miles (0.48 km) 25 yd (23 m) A brief tornado occurred over open country, causing no damage.
EF0 Mesquite Dallas TX 32°46′N 96°36′W / 32.77°N 96.60°W / 32.77; -96.60 (Mesquite (Apr. 3, EF0)) 20:22–20:24 0.28 miles (0.45 km) 30 yd (27 m) This brief tornado touched down near the Mesquite Rodeo Arena. Several trees and tree limbs were downed, and houses sustained minor roof damage. An automotive business collapse of a masonry exterior wall. Two people were injured.
EF0 SW of Sulphur Springs Hopkins TX 33°05′N 95°40′W / 33.08°N 95.66°W / 33.08; -95.66 (Sulphur Springs (Apr. 3, EF0)) 20:24–20:25 0.12 miles (0.19 km) 25 yd (23 m) This tornado remained over open country, causing no damage.
EF3 Forney Kaufman TX 32°45′N 96°28′W / 32.75°N 96.47°W / 32.75; -96.47 (Forney (Apr. 3, EF0)) 20:33–20:39 7.73 miles (12.44 km) 150 yd (140 m) This high-end EF3 tornado caused major damage in Forney. At its initial touchdown point in downtown Forney, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, the roof of a fire station was damaged, an outbuilding was destroyed, while other buildings sustained roof and window damage. A dry cleaning business suffered significant damage to its roof and signs. Several industrial buildings also sustained minor damage. The most intense damage occurred in the Diamond Creek subdivision, where several homes were completely destroyed and others sustained major structural damage. A few of these homes were nearly leveled, with only small portions of interior walls left intact. Vehicles were tossed and damaged in the parking lot at Crosby Elementary School, one of which was lofted 300 yards into a field. The school building itself sustained mainly roof damage. Seven people were injured, and damages amounted to $100 million.[8]
EF0 N of Sulphur Springs Hopkins TX 33°08′N 95°36′W / 33.13°N 95.60°W / 33.13; -95.60 (Sulphur Springs (Apr. 3, EF0)) 20:54–20:55 0.58 miles (0.93 km) 50 yd (46 m) Trees, power poles, and power lines were downed.
EF3 SE of Royse City Rockwall, Hunt TX 32°55′N 96°20′W / 32.91°N 96.33°W / 32.91; -96.33 (Royse City (Apr. 3, EF2)) 20:56–21:04 3.34 miles (5.38 km) 400 yd (370 m) A mid-range EF3 wedge tornado moved through a subdivision near Royse City, severely damaging or destroying multiple homes. In the subdivision, one home along Laci Ln sustained mid-range EF3 damage as all of its exterior walls collapsed. A cabinet factory building sustained major structural damage, and other industrial buildings and a gas station were also damaged. Large amounts of structural debris from this area was scattered long distances through fields. Barns and mobile homes were completely destroyed and vehicles were tossed, one of which was thrown into the back of a house. A few additional homes were also sustained major damage farther along the path, and vegetation and trees were defoliated and debarked in some areas. Eight homes were destroyed and 26 others were damaged. Three people were injured.[9]
EF0 S of Greenville Hunt TX 33°02′N 96°08′W / 33.04°N 96.14°W / 33.04; -96.14 (Greenville (Apr. 3, EF0)) 21:27–21:29 0.57 miles (0.92 km) 50 yd (46 m) A brief tornado remained over open country and caused no damage.
EF0 E of Hagansport Franklin TX 33°21′N 95°08′W / 33.35°N 95.14°W / 33.35; -95.14 (Hagansport (Apr. 3, EF0)) 21:39–21:45 0.84 miles (1.35 km) 25 yd (23 m) This tornado uprooted trees near the Sulphur River.
EF0 S of Clarksville Red River TX 33°28′N 95°04′W / 33.46°N 95.06°W / 33.46; -95.06 (Clarksville (Apr. 3, EF0)) 21:41–21:45 1.41 miles (2.27 km) 25 yd (23 m) Several trees were snapped or uprooted along the path.
EF0 SW of De Kalb Bowie TX 33°26′N 94°43′W / 33.43°N 94.71°W / 33.43; -94.71 (De Kalb (Apr. 3, EF0)) 21:44–21:50 2.24 miles (3.60 km) 50 yd (46 m) Several trees were snapped or uprooted along the path.
EF0 NW of Winnsboro Hopkins TX 33°01′N 95°22′W / 33.01°N 95.36°W / 33.01; -95.36 (Winnsboro (Apr. 3, EF0)) 22:36–22:37 0.54 miles (0.87 km) 25 yd (23 m) Minor tree damage occurred along the path.
EF0 ESE of Rodessa Caddo LA 32°58′N 93°59′W / 32.97°N 93.98°W / 32.97; -93.98 (Rodessa (Apr. 3, EF0)) 00:08–00:13 3.08 miles (4.96 km) 50 yd (46 m) Several trees were snapped or uprooted, some of which fell on buildings. One outbuilding was directly damaged by the tornado.
Sources: SPC Storm Reports for 04/03/12, NWS Dallas/Fort Worth, NWS Shreveport, LA, NCDC Storm Events Database

April 5 eventEdit

List of reported tornadoes - Thursday, April 5, 2012
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Comments/Damage
Missouri
EF0 E of Netherlands Pemiscot 36°18′N 89°45′W / 36.30°N 89.75°W / 36.30; -89.75 (Netherlands (Apr. 5, EF0)) 1649 0.2 miles (320 m) Brief tornado with no damage.
EF0 NE of Concord Pemiscot 36°18′N 89°42′W / 36.30°N 89.70°W / 36.30; -89.70 (Concord (Apr. 5, EF0)) 1651 300 yards (270 m) Brief tornado with no damage.
EF0 NNW of Portageville New Madrid 36°26′N 89°42′W / 36.44°N 89.70°W / 36.44; -89.70 (Portageville (Apr. 5, EF0)) 1830 4 miles (6.4 km) An irrigation system was blown over.
Sources: SPC Storm Reports for 04/05/12, NCDC Storm Events Database

April 6 eventEdit

List of reported tornadoes - Friday, April 6, 2012
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Comments/Damage
Florida
EF0 NNW of Naples Collier 26°10′N 81°49′W / 26.17°N 81.81°W / 26.17; -81.81 (Naples (Apr. 6, EF0)) 1343 0.2 miles (320 m) Tornado formed as a water spout and moved onshore and caused minor roof damage. Trees and power lines were downed.
Sources: SPC Storm Reports for 04/06/12, NWS Miami, FL

April 7 eventEdit

List of reported tornadoes - Saturday, April 7, 2012
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Comments/Damage
Texas
EF0 S of Westbrook Mitchell 32°07′N 101°01′W / 32.11°N 101.02°W / 32.11; -101.02 (Westbrook (Apr. 7, EF0)) 2123 1.4 miles (2.3 km) Trained spotter reported tornado near Highway 163. No damage occurred with this tornado.
EF0 NNW of Sterling City Mitchell, Sterling 32°05′N 101°02′W / 32.09°N 101.03°W / 32.09; -101.03 (Sterling City (Apr. 7, EF0)) 2138 2.4 miles (3.9 km) Trained spotter reported tornado on the ground near Highway 163. No damage was reported.
EF0 SW of Sterling City (1st tornado) Sterling 31°41′N 101°08′W / 31.69°N 101.13°W / 31.69; -101.13 (Sterling City (Apr. 7, EF0)) 0012 0.8 miles (1.3 km) Brief rain-wrapped tornado west of Highway 163 caused no damage.
EF0 SW of Sterling City (2nd tornado) Sterling 31°39′N 101°12′W / 31.65°N 101.20°W / 31.65; -101.20 (Sterling City (Apr. 7, EF0)) 0042 1.2 miles (1.9 km) Brief rain-wrapped tornado caused no damage.
Sources: SPC Storm Reports for 04/07/12, NWS Midland/Odessa, Texas, NWS San Angelo, TX

April 9 eventEdit

List of reported tornadoes - Monday, April 9, 2012
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Comments/Damage
Oklahoma
EF0 SSW of Woodward Woodward 36°23′N 99°25′W / 36.39°N 99.41°W / 36.39; -99.41 (Woodward (Apr. 9, EF0)) 2223 0.1 miles (160 m) No damage was reported.
EF1 S of Woodward Woodward 36°22′N 99°22′W / 36.36°N 99.37°W / 36.36; -99.37 (Woodward (Apr. 9, EF1)) 2235 0.2 miles (320 m) A camper was rolled over and minor damage occurred to a structure. A few trees were downed as well.
EF0 NNW of Sharon Woodward 36°21′N 99°22′W / 36.35°N 99.36°W / 36.35; -99.36 (Sharon (Apr. 9, EF0)) 2245 0.2 miles (320 m) Multiple-vortex tornado with no damage.
EF0 NE of Sharon Woodward 36°17′N 99°20′W / 36.29°N 99.33°W / 36.29; -99.33 (Sharon (Apr. 9, EF0)) 2256 0.2 miles (320 m) No damage was reported.
EF1 ESE of Sharon Woodward 36°16′N 99°16′W / 36.27°N 99.27°W / 36.27; -99.27 (Sharon (Apr. 9, EF1)) 2306 0.2 miles (320 m) A metal shed was destroyed and a roof was partially removed from a home.
EF0 SW of Mutual Woodward 36°13′N 99°11′W / 36.22°N 99.18°W / 36.22; -99.18 (Mutual(Apr. 9, EF0)) 2327 0.1 miles (160 m) No damage was reported.
Sources: SPC Storm Reports for 04/09/12, NCDC Storm Events Database

April 11 eventEdit

List of reported tornadoes - Wednesday, April 11, 2012
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Comments/Damage
Texas
EF0 SW of Henderson Rusk 32°05′N 94°54′W / 32.09°N 94.90°W / 32.09; -94.90 (Henderson (Apr. 11, EF0)) 1951 2.5 miles (4.0 km) Trees and power lines were knocked down.
EF0 WNW of Mount Enterprise Rusk 31°59′N 94°44′W / 31.98°N 94.74°W / 31.98; -94.74 (Mount Enterprise (Apr. 11, EF0)) 2024 1 mile (1.6 km) Trees were snapped and uprooted.
California
EF1 W of French Camp San Joaquin 37°53′N 121°20′W / 37.88°N 121.34°W / 37.88; -121.34 (French Camp (Apr. 11, EF1)) 1951 1 mile (1.6 km) A garage was completely destroyed, an empty tractor trailer was overturned, and shingles were removed from the roof of a home.
Sources: SPC Storm Reports for 04/11/12, NWS Shreveport, LA, NWS Sacramento, CA

April 12 eventEdit

List of reported tornadoes - Thursday, April 12, 2012
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Comments/Damage
Nebraska
EF0 NW of Trenton Hitchcock 40°13′N 101°03′W / 40.21°N 101.05°W / 40.21; -101.05 (Trenton (Apr. 12, EF0)) 0045 0.25 miles (0.40 km) Brief touchdown with no damage.
Sources: SPC Storm Reports for 04/12/12, NCDC Storm Events Database

April 13 eventEdit

List of reported tornadoes - Friday, April 13, 2012
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Comments/Damage
Oklahoma
EF1 Norman area McClain, Cleveland 35°13′N 97°26′W / 35.22°N 97.44°W / 35.22; -97.44 (Norman (Apr. 13, EF1)) 2059 5.5 miles (8.9 km) An EF1 tornado with winds estimated at 100 mph (160 km/h) tracked through downtown Norman, causing widespread damage. Many homes sustained varying degrees of damage. Twenty people were injured by the tornado, though only one required hospitalization.[10]
EF0 NNW of Shawnee Pottawatomie 35°23′N 97°00′W / 35.39°N 97.00°W / 35.39; -97.00 (Shawnee (Apr. 13, EF0)) 2224 0.3 miles (0.48 km) A small outbuilding was damaged.
EF0 SE of Blair (1st tornado) Jackson 34°46′N 99°19′W / 34.76°N 99.31°W / 34.76; -99.31 (Blair (Apr. 13, EF0)) 2310 0.5 miles (0.80 km) No damage was reported.
EF0 SE of Blair (2nd tornado) Jackson 34°45′N 99°18′W / 34.75°N 99.30°W / 34.75; -99.30 (Blair (Apr. 13, EF0)) 2316 0.5 miles (0.80 km) No damage was reported.
EF0 E of Blair Jackson 34°47′N 99°13′W / 34.78°N 99.21°W / 34.78; -99.21 (Blair (Apr. 13, EF0)) 2330 2 miles (3.2 km) No damage was reported.
EF0 SE of Cooperton Kiowa 34°52′N 98°52′W / 34.86°N 98.86°W / 34.86; -98.86 (Cooperton (Apr. 13, EF0)) 0025 0.5 miles (0.80 km) No damage was reported.
EF0 S of Cooperton Kiowa 34°52′N 98°52′W / 34.86°N 98.87°W / 34.86; -98.87 (Cooperton (Apr. 13, EF0)) 0027 0.2 miles (0.32 km) No damage was reported.
EF1 Cooperton area Kiowa 34°51′N 98°53′W / 34.85°N 98.89°W / 34.85; -98.89 (Cooperton (Apr. 13, EF0)) 0028 5 miles (8.0 km) A silo was damaged and another structure sustained minor roof damage.
EF0 NE of Cooperton Kiowa 34°56′N 98°50′W / 34.94°N 98.84°W / 34.94; -98.84 (Cooperton (Apr. 13, EF0)) 0052 6 miles (9.7 km) Large tornado with no damage.
EF0 SSE of Carnegie (1st tornado) Caddo 35°01′N 98°34′W / 35.02°N 98.56°W / 35.02; -98.56 (Carnegie (Apr. 13, EF0)) 0136 2 miles (3.2 km) No damage was reported with this tornado.
EF0 SSE of Carnegie (2nd tornado) Caddo 35°00′N 98°33′W / 35.00°N 98.55°W / 35.00; -98.55 (Carnegie (Apr. 13, EF0)) 0142 0.3 miles (480 m) No damage was reported with this tornado.
EF0 SSE of Carnegie (3rd tornado) Caddo 35°01′N 98°33′W / 35.01°N 98.55°W / 35.01; -98.55 (Carnegie (Apr. 13, EF0)) 0150 4 miles (6.4 km) No damage was reported.
Nevada
EF0 NNE of Carlin Elko 40°43′N 116°07′W / 40.72°N 116.11°W / 40.72; -116.11 (Carlin (Apr. 13, EF0)) 2330 0.9 miles (1.4 km) Tornado was photographed on the ground. No damage was reported.
California
EF0 Yuba City Sutter 39°08′N 121°37′W / 39.14°N 121.62°W / 39.14; -121.62 (Yuba City (Apr. 13, EF0)) 0036 0.125 miles (201 m) Damage to a car dealership where a roof was peeled off of a service building and the roof landed on the roof of the main dealership building.
Sources: SPC Storm Reports for 04/13/12, NCDC Storm Events Database

April 14 eventEdit

List of reported tornadoes - Saturday, April 14, 2012
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Comments/Damage
Oklahoma
EF1 NNW of Mustang Canadian 35°24′N 97°44′W / 35.40°N 97.74°W / 35.40; -97.74 (Mustang (Apr. 13, EF1)) 0552 2 miles (3.2 km) Four mobile homes suffered minor damage, with one structure sustaining major roof damage. Many trees, power lines, and fences were downed.
EF0 NW of Woodward Woodward 36°32′N 99°31′W / 36.53°N 99.52°W / 36.53; -99.52 (Woodward (Apr. 14, EF0)) 2049 4 miles (6.4 km) No damage was reported.
EF1 N of Woodward Woodward, Harper 36°32′N 99°23′W / 36.53°N 99.39°W / 36.53; -99.39 (Woodward (Apr. 14, EF1)) 2059 0.5 miles (0.80 km) Brief tornado damaged a barn.
EF0 WNW of Freedom Woodward 36°47′N 99°13′W / 36.79°N 99.21°W / 36.79; -99.21 (Freedom (Apr. 14, EF0)) 2126 0.2 miles (320 m) No damage was reported.
EF0 NNW of Freedom Woods 36°49′N 99°10′W / 36.81°N 99.16°W / 36.81; -99.16 (Freedom (Apr. 14, EF0)) 2133 0.3 miles (480 m) No damage was reported.
EF0 SSW of Tangier Woodward 36°14′N 99°35′W / 36.24°N 99.59°W / 36.24; -99.59 (Tangier (Apr. 14, EF0)) 2218 0.2 miles (320 m) Brief touchdown with no damage.
EF0 SSW of Tangier Woodward 36°16′N 99°34′W / 36.27°N 99.57°W / 36.27; -99.57 (Tangier (Apr. 14, EF0)) 2224 0.2 miles (320 m) Brief touchdown with no damage.
EF0 NE of Mooreland Woodward 36°31′N 99°07′W / 36.52°N 99.11°W / 36.52; -99.11 (Mooreland (Apr. 14, EF0)) 2315 0.2 miles (320 m) Brief touchdown with no damage.
EF0 ESE of Mooreland Woodward 36°24′N 99°05′W / 36.40°N 99.09°W / 36.40; -99.09 (Mooreland (Apr. 14, EF0)) 2350 0.1 miles (160 m) Brief touchdown with no damage.
EF0 ENE of Mooreland Woodward 36°31′N 98°59′W / 36.51°N 98.99°W / 36.51; -98.99 (Mooreland (Apr. 14, EF0)) 2351 0.2 miles (320 m) Brief multiple-vortex tornado with no damage.
EF0 SSW of Waynoka Major 36°28′N 98°56′W / 36.46°N 98.94°W / 36.46; -98.94 (Waynoka (Apr. 14, EF0)) 0001 0.1 miles (160 m) Brief touchdown with no damage.
EF1 S of Waynoka Major, Woods 36°29′N 98°53′W / 36.49°N 98.88°W / 36.49; -98.88 (Waynoka (Apr. 14, EF1)) 0006 7.2 miles (11.6 km) Equipment at an oil field was damaged, causing a fire.
EF0 SE of Waynoka Woods 36°33′N 98°50′W / 36.55°N 98.83°W / 36.55; -98.83 (Waynoka (Apr. 14, EF0)) 0019 1 mile (1.6 km) No damage was reported.
EF0 E of Waynoka to NE of Hopeton Woods 36°35′N 98°42′W / 36.59°N 98.70°W / 36.59; -98.70 (Hopeton (Apr. 14, EF0)) 0030 9 miles (14 km) No damage was reported.
EF1 W of Cherokee Alfalfa 36°41′N 98°31′W / 36.69°N 98.52°W / 36.69; -98.52 (Dacoma (Apr. 14, EF1)) 0047 10 miles (16 km) Farm equipment and several outbuildings were damaged. Two large steel barns were destroyed.
EF0 NW of Cherokee to NW of Amorita Alfalfa 36°47′N 98°23′W / 36.78°N 98.39°W / 36.78; -98.39 (Amorita (Apr. 14, EF0)) 0057 12 miles (19 km) Tornado occurred simultaneously with the previous tornado. Several trees and outbuildings were damaged.
EF1 E of Byron to NE of Danville, KS Alfalfa, Grant, Harper (KS) 36°54′N 98°13′W / 36.90°N 98.22°W / 36.90; -98.22 (Byron (Apr. 14, EF1)) 0119 36.6 miles (58.9 km) Several homes and outbuildings were damaged and vehicles were destroyed. Numerous trees and power poles were also downed.
EF3 N of Arnett to Woodward Ellis, Woodward 36°26′N 99°23′W / 36.43°N 99.39°W / 36.43; -99.39 (Woodward (Apr. 14, EF3)) 0442 31 miles (50 km) 6 deaths – See section on this tornado
Kansas
EF1 NW of Burdett Pawnee 38°12′N 99°32′W / 38.20°N 99.54°W / 38.20; -99.54 (Burdett (Apr. 14, EF1)) 1638 4.1 miles (6.6 km) A house suffered roof damage and an outbuilding was damaged.
EF1 Rush Center to ESE of Loretta Rush 38°26′N 99°20′W / 38.43°N 99.33°W / 38.43; -99.33 (Rush Center (Apr. 14, EF1)) 1714 17.2 miles (27.7 km) A pivot sprinkler and a few outbuildings were damaged. Trees were downed.
EF0 S of Russell Russell 38°50′N 98°51′W / 38.83°N 98.85°W / 38.83; -98.85 (Russell (Apr. 14, EF0)) 1823 0.75 miles (1.21 km) A barn suffered minor damage.
EF0 NE of Russell Russell 38°56′N 98°43′W / 38.93°N 98.72°W / 38.93; -98.72 (Russell (Apr. 14, EF0)) 1834 1.75 miles (2.82 km) No damage was reported.
EF0 WSW of Lucas Russell 39°03′N 98°37′W / 39.05°N 98.61°W / 39.05; -98.61 (Lucas (Apr. 14, EF0)) 1843 3 miles (4.8 km) No damage was reported.
EF1 NNE of Dodge City to W of Burdett Ford, Hodgeman 37°55′N 99°52′W / 37.91°N 99.87°W / 37.91; -99.87 (Dodge City (Apr. 14, EF1)) 1857 32.9 miles (52.9 km) Long-tracked tornado remained mostly over open fields. The tornado remained on the ground for nearly one hour. A few structures suffered minor damage and trees were downed.
EF1 S of Tipton Mitchell 39°19′N 98°28′W / 39.32°N 98.46°W / 39.32; -98.46 (Tipton (Apr. 14, EF1)) 1903 3 miles (4.8 km) Five outbuildings were destroyed and several trees were uprooted.
EF1 E of Minneola Clark 37°25′N 99°44′W / 37.41°N 99.74°W / 37.41; -99.74 (Minneola (Apr. 14, EF1)) 1924 6.3 miles (10.1 km) Several trees were downed.
EF1 NE of Burdett to SSW of Rush Center Pawnee, Rush 38°19′N 99°25′W / 38.31°N 99.41°W / 38.31; -99.41 (Ash Valley (Apr. 14, EF1)) 2024 4.7 miles (7.6 km) Several trees were downed and an outbuilding was damaged.
EF1 SE of Lewis Edwards 37°50′N 99°12′W / 37.83°N 99.20°W / 37.83; -99.20 (Lewis (Apr. 14, EF1)) 2028 9.4 miles (15.1 km) Several trees and power lines were downed.
EF1 E of Coldwater Comanche, Barber 37°19′N 99°00′W / 37.32°N 99.00°W / 37.32; -99.00 (Wilmore (Apr. 14, EF1)) 2059 10.9 miles (17.5 km) Several trees and power lines were downed and a barn was damaged.
EF0 ENE of Timken Rush 38°29′N 99°09′W / 38.48°N 99.15°W / 38.48; -99.15 (Timken (Apr. 14, EF0)) 2104 0.9 miles (1.4 km) Brief tornado caused no damage.
EF1 ESE of Seward to NNE of Hudson Stafford 38°09′N 98°44′W / 38.15°N 98.73°W / 38.15; -98.73 (Seward (Apr. 14, EF1)) 2125 9.75 miles (15.69 km) Several trees and power poles were downed.
EF1 Hudson area Stafford 38°06′N 98°46′W / 38.10°N 98.77°W / 38.10; -98.77 (Hudson (Apr. 14, EF1)) 2135 14.4 miles (23.2 km) A few trees and power poles were downed.
EF0 Sawyer area Pratt 37°29′N 98°43′W / 37.49°N 98.71°W / 37.49; -98.71 (Sawyer (Apr. 14, EF0)) 2144 2.3 miles (3.7 km) No damage was reported.
EF0 SSE of Ellinwood Barton 38°17′N 98°32′W / 38.28°N 98.54°W / 38.28; -98.54 (Ellinwood (Apr. 14, EF0)) 2150 0.5 miles (0.80 km) Brief touchdown with no damage.
EF0 W of Penalosa Kingman 37°43′N 98°23′W / 37.72°N 98.39°W / 37.72; -98.39 (Penalosa (Apr. 14, EF0)) 2202 0.5 miles (0.80 km) Brief tornado touchdown.
EF0 ENE of Cairo Pratt 37°40′N 98°30′W / 37.67°N 98.50°W / 37.67; -98.50 (Cairo (Apr. 14, EF0)) 2208 2.3 miles (3.7 km) No damage was reported.
EF4 N of Lyons to SW of Salina Rice, Ellsworth, McPherson, Saline 38°28′N 98°05′W / 38.46°N 98.08°W / 38.46; -98.08 (Geneseo (Apr. 14, EF4)) 2232 40.25 miles (64.78 km) A house was swept off of its foundation, a gravel road was scoured and dug out at a depth of around 4 inches (10 cm), and trees were shredded and debarked in a rural area.[11]
EF0 New Cambria Saline 38°53′N 97°30′W / 38.88°N 97.50°W / 38.88; -97.50 (New Cambria (Apr. 14, EF0)) 2350 0.25 miles (400 m) Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
EF0 N of Kingman Kingman 37°41′N 98°07′W / 37.69°N 98.11°W / 37.69; -98.11 (Kingman (Apr. 14, EF0)) 2355 0.25 miles (0.40 km) Brief touchdown with no damage.
EF1 NNE of New Cambria to SW of Manchester Saline, Ottawa, Dickinson 38°57′N 97°25′W / 38.95°N 97.42°W / 38.95; -97.42 (Manchester (Apr. 14, EF1)) 2355 16.8 miles (27.0 km) The roof was lifted off of a farm homes and surrounding buildings were destroyed. There was structural damage to a gas transfer station. Many trees and power poles were downed. Road signs were bent over and blown away near Interstate 70.
EF0 N of Pretty Prairie Reno 37°49′N 98°01′W / 37.81°N 98.02°W / 37.81; -98.02 (Pretty Prairie (Apr. 14, EF0)) 0010 0.25 miles (400 m) Brief tornado touchdown.
EF0 ENE of Manchester Dickinson, Clay 39°08′N 97°10′W / 39.14°N 97.17°W / 39.14; -97.17 (Manchester (Apr. 14, EF0)) 0031 3 miles (4.8 km) Tornado confirmed by storm chasers and remained over open country. Barely crossed into Clay County before lifting.
EF0 ESE of Moundridge McPherson 38°11′N 97°29′W / 38.19°N 97.49°W / 38.19; -97.49 (Moundridge (Apr. 14, EF0)) 0103 1 mile (1.6 km) Brief touchdown in open country.
EF1 E of Moundridge to Goessel McPherson, Marion 38°12′N 97°28′W / 38.20°N 97.47°W / 38.20; -97.47 (Goessel (Apr. 14, EF1)) 0105 7 miles (11 km) Large stovepipe-shaped tornado reported by off-duty NWS employee. A farm sustained serious damage to buildings.
EF3 WNW of Greensburg to E of Macksville Kiowa, Edwards, Stafford 37°37′N 99°20′W / 37.62°N 99.33°W / 37.62; -99.33 (Greensburg (Apr. 14, EF3)) 0127 38 miles (61 km) Large, long-tracked tornado with maximum width of 1 mi (1.6 km). A few homes and other buildings suffered significant damage and many trees and power lines were downed.
EF1 NE of Greensburg Kiowa 37°41′N 99°15′W / 37.68°N 99.25°W / 37.68; -99.25 (Greensburg (Apr. 14, EF1)) 0140 4.9 miles (7.9 km) Satellite tornado of the 0127 EF3. A few trees were downed and a mobile home was damaged.
EF1 Marion Reservoir to N of Lincolnville Marion 38°25′N 97°08′W / 38.42°N 97.13°W / 38.42; -97.13 (Marion Lake (Apr. 14, EF1)) 0141 17 miles (27 km) A barn was destroyed, several garages and outbuildings were damaged or destroyed, and numerous trees were downed.
EF0 WNW of Burdick Morris 38°35′N 96°54′W / 38.58°N 96.90°W / 38.58; -96.90 (Burdick (Apr. 14, EF0)) 0200 50 yards (46 m) Brief tornado touchdown with minor tree damage.
EF3 E of Macksville to W of Lyons Stafford, Rice 38°13′N 98°28′W / 38.21°N 98.47°W / 38.21; -98.47 (Raymond (Apr. 14, EF3)) 0210 42 miles (68 km) Large, long-tracked tornado with maximum width of 1.5 mi (2.4 km).
EF3 SE of Freeport to W of Conway Springs Harper, Sumner 37°09′N 97°48′W / 37.15°N 97.80°W / 37.15; -97.80 (Freeport (Apr. 14, EF3)) 0210 18 miles (29 km) Several homes suffered minor to major roof damage and also damage to other parts of the houses. Other houses were completely removed from their foundations and numerous outbuildings were destroyed. Many trees were downed.
EF1 NE of Saint John Stafford 38°04′N 98°40′W / 38.07°N 98.66°W / 38.07; -98.66 (Saint John (Apr. 14, EF1)) 0223 6.6 miles (10.6 km) Satellite tornado to the 0210 EF3 in Stafford County. Trees and power poles were downed.
EF1 Milan to ENE of Conway Springs Sumner 37°17′N 97°37′W / 37.29°N 97.62°W / 37.29; -97.62 (Milan (Apr. 14, EF3)) 0232 7 miles (11 km) A barn was blown away and many trees and power lines were downed.
EF3 SE of Haysville to SW of Andover Sedgwick 37°32′N 97°20′W / 37.54°N 97.34°W / 37.54; -97.34 (Wichita (Apr. 14, EF3)) 0321 13.2 miles (21.2 km) See section on this tornado
EF0 N of Lindsborg McPherson, Saline 38°35′N 97°42′W / 38.59°N 97.70°W / 38.59; -97.70 (Lindsborg (Apr. 14, EF0)) 0344 10.5 miles (16.9 km) Tornado caused several power flashes.
EF0 E of Andover Butler 37°43′N 97°01′W / 37.72°N 97.02°W / 37.72; -97.02 (Andover (Apr. 14, EF0)) 0349 1 mile (1.6 km) No damage was reported.
EF0 NE of Andover Butler 37°47′N 97°04′W / 37.78°N 97.06°W / 37.78; -97.06 (Andover (Apr. 14, EF0)) 0355 0.3 miles (480 m) Brief touchdown with no damage.
EF1 SW of El Dorado Butler 37°44′N 96°58′W / 37.74°N 96.96°W / 37.74; -96.96 (Andover (Apr. 14, EF0)) 0355 4.5 miles (7.2 km) Several horse barns were damaged.
EF0 Near Cassoday Butler 37°54′N 96°44′W / 37.90°N 96.74°W / 37.90; -96.74 (Cassoday (Apr. 14, EF0)) 0410 15 miles (24 km) Tornado caused several power flashes, but no damage was found.
EF1 SE of Kanopolis Ellsworth 38°39′N 98°08′W / 38.65°N 98.13°W / 38.65; -98.13 (Kanopolis (Apr. 14, EF1)) 0418 7.5 miles (12.1 km) A house was damaged.
EF0 SW of Olpe Lyon 38°13′N 96°13′W / 38.22°N 96.22°W / 38.22; -96.22 (Olpe (Apr. 14, EF0)) 0506 50 yards (46 m) Storm chasers report brief touchdown in open field.
Nebraska
EF0 E of Hardy Nuckolls 40°01′N 97°54′W / 40.01°N 97.90°W / 40.01; -97.90 (Hardy (Apr. 14, EF0)) 1910 3.1 miles (5.0 km) No damage was reported.
EF0 E of Deshler Thayer 40°09′N 97°41′W / 40.15°N 97.68°W / 40.15; -97.68 (Deshler (Apr. 14, EF0)) 1930 100 yards (91 m) Brief tornado kicked up debris.
EF0 N of Alexandria Thayer 40°16′N 97°23′W / 40.27°N 97.39°W / 40.27; -97.39 (Alexandria (Apr. 14, EF0)) 1956 0.3 miles (480 m) A home and several small outbuildings sustained minor siding and window damage. A grain bin was destroyed, two irrigation pivots were overturned, and several trees and power poles were downed.
EF0 Sterling area Johnson 40°28′N 96°22′W / 40.46°N 96.37°W / 40.46; -96.37 (Sterling (Apr. 14, EF0)) 2150 2.75 miles (4.43 km) A concession stand and a few road signs were blown over. Several trees were downed as well.
EF2 WSW of Cook Johnson 40°29′N 96°16′W / 40.49°N 96.26°W / 40.49; -96.26 (Cook (Apr. 14, EF2)) 2156 5.75 miles (9.25 km) One home sustained extensive damage with debris thrown up to a quarter mile away. A garage and a shed were destroyed, an irrigation pivot was overturned, and many trees and power poles were downed.
EF0 ESE of Cook Johnson, Nehama 40°31′N 96°04′W / 40.51°N 96.07°W / 40.51; -96.07 (Cook (Apr. 14, EF0)) 2207 3.75 miles (6.04 km) A few outbuildings were damaged and irrigation pivots were overturned. Several trees were downed as well.
EF0 S of North Platte (1st tornado) Lincoln 41°07′N 100°47′W / 41.11°N 100.78°W / 41.11; -100.78 (North Platte (Apr. 14, EF0)) 2218 0.1 miles (0.16 km) No damage was reported.
EF1 NW of Nebraska City Otoe 40°41′N 95°53′W / 40.68°N 95.89°W / 40.68; -95.89 (Nebraska City (Apr. 14, EF1)) 2221 2 miles (3.2 km) Several homes and outbuildings were damaged. Trees were downed as well.
EF0 NNE of Dickens Lincoln 40°57′N 100°52′W / 40.95°N 100.87°W / 40.95; -100.87 (Dickens (Apr. 14, EF0)) 2227 100 yards (91 m) Thin rope tornado with no damage.
EF0 SSW of North Platte (1st tornado) Lincoln 41°02′N 100°49′W / 41.04°N 100.82°W / 41.04; -100.82 (North Platte (Apr. 14, EF0)) 2228 100 yards (91 m) Brief tornado with no damage.
EF0 SSW of North Platte (2nd tornado) Lincoln 41°02′N 100°49′W / 41.04°N 100.82°W / 41.04; -100.82 (North Platte (Apr. 14, EF0)) 2232 0.5 miles (0.80 km) Tornado occurred over open rangeland with no damage.
EF0 S of North Platte Lincoln 41°05′N 100°48′W / 41.08°N 100.80°W / 41.08; -100.80 (North Platte (Apr. 14, EF0)) 2232 0.5 miles (0.80 km) No damage was reported.
EF0 SE of North Platte Lincoln 41°05′N 100°44′W / 41.09°N 100.74°W / 41.09; -100.74 (North Platte (Apr. 14, EF0)) 2247 100 yards (91 m) No damage was reported.
EF0 NNE of Oxford Harlan 40°18′N 99°37′W / 40.30°N 99.62°W / 40.30; -99.62 (Oxford (Apr. 14, EF0)) 2316 1 mile (1.6 km) Rope tornado destroyed a grain bin.
EF0 NW of Wellfleet to SW of Brady Lincoln 40°50′N 100°49′W / 40.84°N 100.81°W / 40.84; -100.81 (Wellfleet (Apr. 14, EF0)) 2336 15 miles (24 km) Tornado traveled over open rangeland with no damage.
EF0 NNW of Anselmo Custer 41°39′N 99°49′W / 41.65°N 99.82°W / 41.65; -99.82 (Anselmo (Apr. 14, EF0)) 0038 0.1 miles (160 m) Brief touchdown with no damage.
EF1 NNW of Pleasant Dale Seward 40°52′N 96°56′W / 40.86°N 96.94°W / 40.86; -96.94 (Pleasant Dale (Apr. 14, EF1)) 0426 2.3 miles (3.7 km) Several outbuildings were destroyed. Homes suffered minor damage and trees were downed.
Iowa
EF0 NW of Castana Monona 42°08′N 95°59′W / 42.13°N 95.99°W / 42.13; -95.99 (Castana (Apr. 14, EF0)) 1928 0.4 miles (0.64 km) Brief tornado with no damage.
EF2 Thurman area Fremont 40°49′N 95°45′W / 40.82°N 95.75°W / 40.82; -95.75 (Thurman (Apr. 14, EF2)) 2235 10.8 miles (17.4 km) Half-mile wide tornado damaged 75 percent of the town; residents evacuated to a nearby town. Four people were injured, with one trucker on Interstate 29 severely injured.
EF2 Creston area Adams, Union 41°04′N 94°22′W / 41.07°N 94.36°W / 41.07; -94.36 (Creston (Apr. 14, EF2)) 2355 16.6 miles (26.7 km) Tornado started well to the southwest of town and clipped the northwestern part. Creston Medical Center and Southwestern Community College both sustained significant damage, and the hospital had to be evacuated. Numerous farm houses were also damaged. 10 people were injured.
EF1 E of New Virginia Warren 41°11′N 93°40′W / 41.19°N 93.67°W / 41.19; -93.67 (New Virginia (Apr. 14, EF1)) 0055 1 mile (1.6 km) Short-lived tornado severely damaged a farm and flipped several trailers.
EF1 N of Oskaloosa Mahaska 41°15′N 92°31′W / 41.25°N 92.51°W / 41.25; -92.51 (Oskaloosa (Apr. 14, EF1)) 0223 1.3 miles (2.1 km) Short-lived tornado caused scattered damage, most of which was associated with a gust front.
EF1 W of Martinsburg Keokuk 41°10′N 92°20′W / 41.17°N 92.34°W / 41.17; -92.34 (Martinsburg (Apr. 14, EF1)) 0235 3 miles (4.8 km) Several trees and power lines were downed. 10 homes and several other structures were damaged and a police car was flipped over.
Sources: SPC Storm Reports for 04/14/12, NWS Hastings, NWS Wichita, NWS Dodge City, NWS Topeka, NWS Omaha, NWS North Platte, NCDC Storm Events Database

April 15 eventEdit

List of reported tornadoes - Sunday, April 15, 2012
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Comments/Damage
Nebraska
EF1 N of South Bend Cass, Sarpy 41°01′N 96°14′W / 41.01°N 96.24°W / 41.01; -96.24 (South Bend (Apr. 15, EF1)) 0518 1.9 miles (3.1 km) Trees were downed and a few outbuildings were damaged.
EF0 W of Litchfield Sherman 41°10′N 99°11′W / 41.17°N 99.19°W / 41.17; -99.19 (Litchfield (Apr. 15, EF0)) 1648 0.5 miles (0.80 km) A metal building was damaged.
EF0 ESE of Ord Valley 41°35′N 98°50′W / 41.58°N 98.83°W / 41.58; -98.83 (Ord (Apr. 15, EF0)) 1737 100 yards (91 m) Brief touchdown with no damage.
EF0 NE of Ericson Wheeler 41°50′N 98°36′W / 41.83°N 98.60°W / 41.83; -98.60 (Ericson (Apr. 15, EF0)) 1805 0.25 miles (0.40 km) A pole barn sustained major damage and the roof of another structure was destroyed.
EF0 NNE of Bartlett Wheeler 42°00′N 98°29′W / 42.00°N 98.48°W / 42.00; -98.48 (Bartlett (Apr. 15, EF0)) 1855 0.15 miles (0.24 km) Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
EF0 SSW of Verdigre Knox 42°35′N 98°02′W / 42.58°N 98.04°W / 42.58; -98.04 (Verdigre (Apr. 15, EF0)) 1927 0.4 miles (0.64 km) Brief touchdown with no damage.
EF0 WNW of Santee Knox 42°50′N 97°52′W / 42.84°N 97.86°W / 42.84; -97.86 (Santee (Apr. 15, EF0)) 1935 0.4 miles (0.64 km) Brief touchdown near Lewis and Clark Lake with no damage.
Iowa
EF1 SW of McClelland Pottawattamie 41°16′N 95°44′W / 41.27°N 95.74°W / 41.27; -95.74 (McClelland (Apr. 15, EF1)) 0555 1 mile (1.6 km) Short-lived tornado damaged numerous trees and an outbuilding.
Oklahoma
EF1 SW of Skiatook Osage 36°20′N 96°03′W / 36.33°N 96.05°W / 36.33; -96.05 (Skiatook (Apr. 15, EF1)) 1049 4.2 miles (6.8 km) A metal hangar was damaged and several trees were snapped or uprooted.
EF1 SSE of Tahlequah Cherokee, Adair 35°47′N 94°55′W / 35.78°N 94.92°W / 35.78; -94.92 (Tahlequah (Apr. 15, EF1)) 1422 14.5 miles (23.3 km) One mobile home was destroyed and several homes lost their roofs. A few outbuildings were also destroyed.
South Dakota
EF0 NE of Springfield Bon Homme 42°52′N 97°51′W / 42.87°N 97.85°W / 42.87; -97.85 (Springfield (Apr. 15, EF0)) 1940 0.5 miles (0.80 km) Brief rope tornado with no damage.
Minnesota
EF0 ENE of Minneota Lyon 44°35′N 95°53′W / 44.59°N 95.89°W / 44.59; -95.89 (Minneota (Apr. 15, EF0)) 2111 0.5 miles (0.80 km) Brief tornado with no damage.
EF0 SW of Brownton McLeod 44°43′N 94°23′W / 44.71°N 94.38°W / 44.71; -94.38 (Brownton (Apr. 15, EF0)) 0024 150 yards (140 m) Brief tornado with no damage.
Arkansas
EF1 SE of Morganton Van Buren 35°27′N 92°17′W / 35.45°N 92.29°W / 35.45; -92.29 (Morganton (Apr. 15, EF1)) 2311 2.3 miles (3.7 km) A few structures sustained minor damage and dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted.
Sources: SPC Storm Reports for 04/15/12, NCDC Storm Events Database

April 16 eventEdit

List of reported tornadoes - Monday, April 16, 2012
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Comments/Damage
Texas
EF1 ENE of Portland San Patricio 27°52′N 97°19′W / 27.87°N 97.31°W / 27.87; -97.31 (Portland (Apr. 16, EF1)) 1023 2 miles (3.2 km) Fifty homes and several vehicles damaged on the north side of Portland. Trees and fences were also downed.
EF0 NW of Ingleside San Patricio 27°55′N 97°16′W / 27.92°N 97.26°W / 27.92; -97.26 (Ingleside (Apr. 16, EF0)) 1050 1 mile (1.6 km) A fireworks stand was flipped and an outbuilding was damaged.
EF0 NNW of Ingleside San Patricio 27°55′N 97°14′W / 27.92°N 97.23°W / 27.92; -97.23 (Ingleside (Apr. 16, EF0)) 1120 0.5 miles (0.80 km) Tornado damaged a few power poles.
EF0 NE of Riviera Kleberg 27°19′N 97°44′W / 27.31°N 97.74°W / 27.31; -97.74 (Riviera (Apr. 16, EF0)) 1335 0.5 miles (0.80 km) A County Official reported a tornado on the ground. No damage was reported.
EF0 S of Riviera Kenedy 27°15′N 97°47′W / 27.25°N 97.78°W / 27.25; -97.78 (Riviera (Apr. 16, EF0)) 1337 0.8 miles (1.3 km) No damage was reported.
Sources: SPC Storm Reports for 04/15/12, SPC Storm Reports for 04/16/12, NWS Corpus Christi

April 20 eventEdit

List of reported tornadoes - Friday, April 20, 2012
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Comments/Damage
Texas
EF0 S of Raymondville Willacy 26°28′N 97°47′W / 26.46°N 97.78°W / 26.46; -97.78 (Raymondville (Apr. 20, EF0)) 2245 0.2 miles (320 m) Brief touchdown with no damage.
EF0 NNE of Rangerville Cameron 26°07′N 97°44′W / 26.12°N 97.73°W / 26.12; -97.73 (Rangerville (Apr. 20, EF0)) 2330 100 yards (91 m) Brief tornado split a tree.
Sources: SPC Storm Reports for 04/21/12, NWS Grand Forks, NCDC Storm Events Database

April 21 eventEdit

List of reported tornadoes - Saturday, April 21, 2012
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Comments/Damage
Florida
EF0 St. George Island State Park Franklin 29°43′N 84°45′W / 29.72°N 84.75°W / 29.72; -84.75 (Royal Bluff (Apr. 21, EF0)) 1416 50 yards (46 m) Twin waterspouts occurred over open water. One moved onshore and kicked up sand on the beach.
Minnesota
EF0 SE of Kent Wilkin 46°24′N 96°37′W / 46.40°N 96.62°W / 46.40; -96.62 (Kent (Apr. 21, EF0)) 1735 0.5 miles (0.80 km) Damage to a pole barn and a mobile home. A trampoline was blown over and several trees were downed.
EF0 SE of Glyndon Clay 46°49′N 96°30′W / 46.82°N 96.50°W / 46.82; -96.50 (Glyndon (Apr. 21, EF1)) 1741 0.25 miles (400 m) Tornado hit a pole barn and scattered 4 by 6 foot pieces of tin along a highway.
EF0 NW of Chokio Stevens 45°37′N 96°13′W / 45.61°N 96.22°W / 45.61; -96.22 (Chokio (Apr. 21, EF0)) 1839 300 yards (270 m) Brief touchdown with no damage.
EF1 S of Fergus Falls Otter Tail 46°13′N 96°04′W / 46.21°N 96.07°W / 46.21; -96.07 (Fergus Falls (Apr. 21, EF1)) 1911 2.2 miles (3.5 km) A shed had its doors ripped away and suffered major roof damage. Three grain bins were blown off of concrete pads.
EF0 S of Big Bend City Chippewa 45°07′N 95°49′W / 45.11°N 95.81°W / 45.11; -95.81 (Big Bend City (Apr. 21, EF0)) 1955 0.4 miles (640 m) A barn and a granary suffered minor damage.
EF0 SW of Lucan Redwood 44°19′N 95°25′W / 44.32°N 95.41°W / 44.32; -95.41 (Lucan (Apr. 21, EF0)) 2023 0.25 miles (0.40 km) Brief tornado damaged a farmhouse and several other structures. A greenhouse, a pole barn, and a shed were among the damaged structures.
EF0 ENE of Big Bend City Swift 45°10′N 95°41′W / 45.16°N 95.69°W / 45.16; -95.69 (Danvers (Apr. 21, EF0)) 2028 1.2 miles (1.9 km) Brief touchdown with no damage.
EF0 SSW of Holmes City Douglas 45°46′N 95°35′W / 45.77°N 95.59°W / 45.77; -95.59 (Holmes City (Apr. 21, EF0)) 2030 200 yards (180 m) Two barns sustained minor damage.
Iowa
EF0 SSE of Spencer Clay 43°06′N 95°07′W / 43.10°N 95.12°W / 43.10; -95.12 (Spencer (Apr. 21, EF0)) 2127 1.7 miles (2.7 km) Weak rope tornado with no damage.
EF0 NE of Webb Clay 43°00′N 94°57′W / 43.00°N 94.95°W / 43.00; -94.95 (Webb (Apr. 21, EF0)) 2143 0.5 miles (0.80 km) No damage reported with this tornado.
Sources: SPC Storm Reports for 04/21/12, NWS Grand Forks, NCDC Storm Events Database

April 25 eventEdit

List of reported tornadoes - Wednesday, April 25, 2012
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Comments/Damage
Missouri
EF1 E of Luray Clark 40°27′N 91°50′W / 40.45°N 91.84°W / 40.45; -91.84 (Luray (Apr. 25, EF1)) 0105 2 miles (3.2 km) Two houses and several other structures suffered significant damage.
Sources: SPC Storm Reports for 04/25/12, NCDC Storm Events Database

April 26 eventEdit

List of reported tornadoes - Thursday, April 26, 2012
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Comments/Damage
Tennessee
EF2 SW of Henderson Chester 35°22′N 88°42′W / 35.37°N 88.70°W / 35.37; -88.70 (Montezuma (Apr. 26, EF2)) 2330 2 miles (3.2 km) Several homes and farm buildings were damaged. One person suffered minor injuries.
EF0 SW of Franklin Williamson 35°56′N 86°54′W / 35.93°N 86.90°W / 35.93; -86.90 (Franklin (Apr. 26, EF0)) 0000 3.8 miles (6.1 km) Several homes and mobile homes were damaged. Vehicles were flipped and trees were downed. 6 minor injuries were reported.
Colorado
EF0 SW of Yoder El Paso 38°47′N 104°16′W / 38.78°N 104.27°W / 38.78; -104.27 (Yoder (Apr. 26, EF0)) 0131 0.35 miles (0.56 km) A barn was damaged, metal roofing was scattered, and a few cedar posts were moved.
Sources: SPC Storm Reports for 04/26/12, NWS Nashville

April 27 eventEdit

List of reported tornadoes - Friday, April 27, 2012
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Comments/Damage
Colorado
EF2 NE of McClave Bent 38°07′N 102°46′W / 38.12°N 102.77°W / 38.12; -102.77 (McClave (Apr. 27, EF2)) 0745 6.2 miles (10.0 km) 300 yards (270 m) wide tornado severely damaged three structures and tossed a few horses several yards from where they were picked up. Trees and power lines were downed.
EF2 SW of Lamar Prowers 37°59′N 102°42′W / 37.99°N 102.70°W / 37.99; -102.70 (Lamar (Apr. 27, EF2)) 0750 2 miles (3.2 km) 18 hog barns were completely destroyed.
EF2 NE of Lamar Prowers, Kiowa 38°02′N 102°36′W / 38.03°N 102.60°W / 38.03; -102.60 (Lamar (Apr. 27, EF2)) 0758 21 miles (34 km) Several structures were damaged, some destroyed. An electrical substation and two transmission towers were damaged and a motor home was flipped. Seven people suffered minor injuries.
EF1 Chivington area Kiowa 38°25′N 102°32′W / 38.41°N 102.53°W / 38.41; -102.53 (Chivington (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0833 2 miles (3.2 km) Tornado struck a mobile home and a church, causing one injury.
EF2 NE of Chivington Kiowa 38°29′N 102°29′W / 38.48°N 102.49°W / 38.48; -102.49 (Chivington (Apr. 27, EF2)) 0840 1 mile (1.6 km) Tornado struck an unoccupied mobile home and several ranch buildings. The mobile home was lifted from the ground and the frame was wrapped around a vehicle.
Kansas
EF0 W of Aurora Cloud 39°27′N 97°38′W / 39.45°N 97.64°W / 39.45; -97.64 (Aurora (Apr. 27, EF0)) 2138 2 miles (3.2 km) Brief touchdown with no damage.
EF0 E of Woodruff Phillips 39°57′N 99°18′W / 39.95°N 99.30°W / 39.95; -99.30 (Woodruff (Apr. 27, EF0)) 2143 4.5 miles (7.2 km) No damage was reported with this tornado.
EF0 NNE of Council Grove Morris 38°45′N 96°26′W / 38.75°N 96.44°W / 38.75; -96.44 (Council Grove (Apr. 27, EF0)) 2259 50 yards (46 m) Brief touchdown with no damage.
Sources: SPC Storm Reports for 04/26/12, NWS Topeka, KS, NWS Pueblo, CO, NCDC Storm Events Database

April 28 eventEdit

List of reported tornadoes - Saturday, April 28, 2012
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Comments/Damage
Texas
EF0 SW of Aspermont Stonewall 32°59′N 100°25′W / 32.98°N 100.42°W / 32.98; -100.42 (Aspermont (Apr. 28, EF0)) 0145 0.1 miles (160 m) Brief tornado lifted dirt into the air.
Sources: SPC Storm Reports for 04/28/12, NCDC Storm Events Database

April 29 eventEdit

List of reported tornadoes - Sunday, April 29, 2012
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Comments/Damage
Oklahoma
EF1 E of Fairfax Osage 36°34′N 96°34′W / 36.57°N 96.57°W / 36.57; -96.57 (Fairfax (Apr. 29, EF1)) 0157 1.3 miles (2.1 km) Several large oak trees and four power poles were downed.
Sources: SPC Storm Reports for 04/29/12, NWS Tulsa

April 30 eventEdit

List of reported tornadoes - Monday, April 30, 2012
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Comments/Damage
Missouri
EF0 NE of Humansville Hickory 37°49′N 93°34′W / 37.82°N 93.56°W / 37.82; -93.56 (Humansville (Apr. 30, EF0)) 0656 1.2 miles (1.9 km) Several trees were downed and a barn was destroyed.
Kansas
EF0 SE of Minneola Clark 37°18′N 99°44′W / 37.30°N 99.73°W / 37.30; -99.73 (Minneola (Apr. 30, EF0)) 2238 0.5 miles (0.80 km) Brief tornado with no damage.
EF0 N of Dodge City Ford 37°53′N 100°04′W / 37.88°N 100.06°W / 37.88; -100.06 (Dodge City (Apr. 30, EF0)) 2252 50 yards (46 m) Very brief touchdown with no damage.
EF0 NW of Kinsley Edwards 37°57′N 99°29′W / 37.95°N 99.48°W / 37.95; -99.48 (Kinsley (Apr. 30, EF0)) 2257 0.3 miles (0.48 km) Brief touchdown with no damage.
EF0 S of Joy Kiowa 37°34′N 99°24′W / 37.56°N 99.40°W / 37.56; -99.40 (Joy (Apr. 30, EF0)) 2339 0.7 miles (1.1 km) Brief touchdown with no damage.
EF0 W of Brenham Kiowa 37°37′N 99°14′W / 37.62°N 99.24°W / 37.62; -99.24 (Brenham (Apr. 30, EF0)) 0012 0.6 miles (0.97 km) Brief tornado resulted in no damage.
EF2 E of Buttermilk Comanche 37°03′N 99°05′W / 37.05°N 99.08°W / 37.05; -99.08 (Buttermilk (Apr. 30, EF2)) 0045 2.6 miles (4.2 km) Many trees and power poles were downed and considerable damage occurred to farm equipment and machinery. Some machinery was carried up to half a mile.
Oklahoma
EF0 W of Jet Alfalfa 36°40′N 98°13′W / 36.66°N 98.22°W / 36.66; -98.22 (Jet (Apr. 30, EF0)) 0034 0.1 miles (160 m) No damage was reported.
EF0 NW of Jet Alfalfa 36°42′N 98°13′W / 36.70°N 98.22°W / 36.70; -98.22 (Jet (Apr. 30, EF0)) 0040 3.2 miles (5.1 km) An outbuilding was damaged along the south side of the Great Salt Plains Lake.
EF0 WNW of Nowata Nowata 36°43′N 95°43′W / 36.71°N 95.71°W / 36.71; -95.71 (Nowata (Apr. 30, EF0)) 0110 0.1 miles (160 m) Several trees and tree limbs were snapped.
EF1 W of Nowata Nowata 36°42′N 95°43′W / 36.70°N 95.71°W / 36.70; -95.71 (Nowata (Apr. 30, EF1)) 0112 0.2 miles (320 m) Several trees were snapped.
EF1 N of Nash to SSE of Wakita Grant 36°51′N 97°55′W / 36.85°N 97.91°W / 36.85; -97.91 (Nash (Apr. 30, EF1)) 0113 16 miles (26 km) Several power lines were downed.
EF0 NW of Nowata Nowata 36°44′N 95°41′W / 36.74°N 95.69°W / 36.74; -95.69 (Nowata (Apr. 30, EF0)) 0125 0.1 miles (160 m) No damage was reported.
EF0 NNW of Nowata Nowata 36°44′N 95°38′W / 36.74°N 95.63°W / 36.74; -95.63 (Nowata (Apr. 30, EF0)) 0133 0.2 miles (320 m) No damage was reported.
EF1 E of Delaware Nowata 36°47′N 95°30′W / 36.79°N 95.50°W / 36.79; -95.50 (Delaware (Apr. 30, EF1)) 0159 1.5 miles (2.4 km) A large barn was damaged and numerous trees were downed.
EF1 SW of Medford Grant 36°47′N 97°45′W / 36.79°N 97.75°W / 36.79; -97.75 (Medford (Apr. 30, EF1)) 0206 1 mile (1.6 km) A large barn was destroyed and many trees and power poles were downed.
EF1 SE of Medford to E of Deer Run Grant 36°48′N 97°43′W / 36.80°N 97.72°W / 36.80; -97.72 (Medford (Apr. 30, EF1)) 0210 14 miles (23 km) Hundreds of power poles were snapped, an electrical substation sustained heavy damage, and the valve of an anhydrous ammonia tank was damaged, causing a leak.
EF1 NE of Nash to N of Pond Creek Grant 36°43′N 98°01′W / 36.71°N 98.01°W / 36.71; -98.01 (Nash (Apr. 30, EF1)) 0229 12 miles (19 km) Several large trees were uprooted.
EF1 SW of Nardin Kay 36°49′N 97°28′W / 36.81°N 97.46°W / 36.81; -97.46 (Nardin (Apr. 30, EF1)) 0307 2 miles (3.2 km) Several trees were downed.
EF1 NW of Tonkawa Kay 36°47′N 97°26′W / 36.78°N 97.43°W / 36.78; -97.43 (Tonkawa (Apr. 30, EF1)) 0325 7 miles (11 km) Several outbuildings and one home were heavily damaged and many trees were downed.
Texas
EF0 S of Wellington Collingsworth 34°45′N 100°13′W / 34.75°N 100.21°W / 34.75; -100.21 (Wellington (Apr. 30, EF0)) 0130 1.25 miles (2.01 km) Short-lived tornado with no damage
Sources: SPC Storm Reports for 04/29/12, SPC Storm Reports for 04/30/12, NWS Springfield, MO, NWS Tulsa, NWS Amarillo, NCDC Storm Events Database

See alsoEdit

NotesEdit

  1. ^ All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency.

ReferencesEdit

  1. ^ Webmaster, FWD (5 April 2012). "April 3rd 2012 Severe Weather Outbreak:Johnson County Survey". Retrieved 5 April 2012.
  2. ^ Lancaster/Dallas Tornado, Rated EF-2. National Weather Service. 4 April 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2012.
  3. ^ Paul J. Webber (April 4, 2012). "Tornado-wrecked Dallas begins assessing damage". Associated Press. Archived from the original on April 6, 2012. Retrieved April 4, 2012.
  4. ^ "Storm Events Database". NOAA. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  5. ^ WFAA (3 April 2012). "Severe weather blog: North Texas cleanup under way". WFAA News 8 HD (Interview). Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex: American Broadcasting Company. Archived from the original on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2012.
  6. ^ Kennedale/Arlington Tornado, Rated EF-2. National Weather Service. 4 April 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2012.
  7. ^ "Storm Events Database". NOAA. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  8. ^ Forney Tornado, Rated EF-3. National Weather Service. 4 April 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2012.
  9. ^ "April 3rd 2012 Severe Weather Outbreak:Rockwall/Hunt County Survey". National Weather Service. 4 April 2012. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
  10. ^ Andrew Knittle (April 16, 2012). "Cleanup continues in Norman after EF-1 tornado". The Oklahoman. Retrieved April 16, 2012.
  11. ^ "Public Information Statement". National Weather Service, Wichita KS. Archived from the original on 2016-03-07.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_United_States_tornadoes_in_April_2012&oldid=1122327518"