List of tornadoes in the 2011 Super Outbreak

During April 25–28, 2011, the local weather forecast offices of the National Weather Service confirmed 359 tornadoes in the United States, and Environment Canada confirmed another in Ontario. These tornadoes were part of a major outbreak of tornadoes, the 2011 Super Outbreak, in which 360 tornadoes touched down across 21 states in the Southern, Midwestern, and Northeastern United States and in Ontario, Canada.

As the outbreak developed on April 25, numerous tornadoes touched down across Texas and Arkansas, including an EF3 tornado near Hot Springs Village, Arkansas that caused significant damage and killed one person and a long-track EF2 tornado in the Vilonia, Arkansas area that killed four people and injured 16 others while staying down for over an hour.[1][2]

April 26 saw mostly weaker tornadoes and no fatalities, with the notable tornadoes of the day being an EF2 tornado that tracked across parts of Texas and into Louisiana and a brief EF3 tornado that struck Campbell Army Airfield, causing $1 million (2011 USD) in damage.[3][4][5] From the 27th to early on the 28th, a series of devastating, long-tracked, violent tornadoes killed over 300 people throughout an area extending from Mississippi to Virginia. This included eleven tornadoes rated EF4 and four rated EF5. One particularly devastating and long-lived EF5 wedge tornado tore across northern Alabama and into Tennessee, killing 72 people and devastating several small towns, particularly Hackleburg, Phil Campbell, Tanner, and Harvest. A large, long-tracked EF4 wedge tornado was broadcast live on multiple TV stations as it caused catastrophic damage in densely populated areas of Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, Alabama, killing 64 people.[6][7]

Numerous other small towns including Smithville, Mississippi; Cordova, Alabama; Rainsville, Alabama; Ohatchee, Alabama; Cullman, Alabama; Trenton, Georgia; Ringgold, Georgia; Apison, Tennessee; and Glade Spring, Virginia sustained devastating, direct hits from intense tornadoes, with several producing death tolls well into the double digits. 319 additional tornado-related deaths occurred within those two days before the outbreak came to an end, bringing the total death toll to 324 from 31 separate tornadoes; 24 other fatalities occurred from separate thunderstorm impacts.[6][7]

The period from 2:28 p.m. CDT (1928 UTC) to 9:10 p.m. CDT (0210 UTC) represented nearly seven hours of continuous tornado activity during the height of the outbreak of April 27, during which 94 tornadoes touched down. All fifteen violent EF4+ tornadoes occurred continuously during this time, beginning with the Philadelphia, Mississippi EF5 tornado at 2:30 p.m. CDT (1930 UTC) and concluding with the dissipation of the Lake Martin/Dadeville EF4 tornado at 9:09 p.m. CDT (0209 UTC).[7] Several tornadoes from the outbreak were exceptionally long-tracked. Three tornadoes on April 27 travelled over 120 miles (190 km), with a fourth traversing 97 miles (156 km). Seven tornadoes–the Vilonia tornado on April 25 and six tornadoes on April 27–stayed on the ground for over an hour. The long-track Mississippi–Alabama EF4 tornado was down from 2 hours, 53 minutes, the longest duration for a tornado in the outbreak.[7]

The outbreak continued during the overnight and into the morning of April 28, with 47 more tornadoes occurring from Florida to New York. Most of the tornadoes very relatively weak and caused comparatively minor damage. Much of the tornado activity ceased by mid-morning, with only ten tornadoes occurring during the afternoon as the outbreak came to an end.[6][7]

Confirmed tornadoes edit

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Approximate touchdown location of tornadoes from April 25–28, 2011, with violent EF4+ tornadoes highlighted
  Interactive map
  •   Tornadoes on April 25
  •   Tornadoes on April 26
  •   Tornadoes on April 27 (EF0–EF3)
  •   Tornadoes on April 28
  •   EF4 tornadoes on April 27
  •   EF5 tornadoes on April 27
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Approximate touchdown location of killer tornadoes in the 2011 Super Outbreak
  •   EF0 (65–85 mph (104–137 km/h))
  •   EF1 (86–110 mph (138–177 km/h))
  •   EF2 (111–135 mph (178–217 km/h))
  •   EF3 (136–165 mph (218–266 km/h))
  •   EF4 (166–200 mph (267–322 km/h))
  •   EF5 (>200 mph (>322 km/h))
State/
Province
Tornadoes confirmed by date/period Tornadoes confirmed by rating Total
Enhanced Fujita scale
Early
April 25
Late
April 25
Early
April 26
Late
April 26
Early
April 27
Late
April 27
Early
April 28
Late
April 28
EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5
Alabama 0 0 0 0 35 23 0 0 6 29 8 6 7 2 58
Arkansas 1 17 0 6 0 4 0 0 7 15 5 1 0 0 28
Florida 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2
Georgia 0 0 0 0 1 8 3 1 1 5 2 4 1 0 13
Indiana 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 3
Kentucky 0 1 4 5 2 0 0 0 4 6 1 1 0 0 12
Louisiana 0 0 0 10 5 0 0 0 6 6 3 0 0 0 15
Maryland 0 0 0 0 0 3 8 0 10 1 0 0 0 0 11
Michigan 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Mississippi 0 0 2 0 21 16 0 0 7 12 10 7 1 2 39
Missouri 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 5
New York 0 0 0 2 0 1 6 0 0 7 2 0 0 0 9
North Carolina 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 9 9 5 0 0 0 0 14
Ohio 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Oklahoma 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3
Ontario 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Pennsylvania 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 2 3 2 0 0 0 7
South Carolina 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 3
Tennessee 0 2 0 2 27 50 0 0 41 25 11 2 2 0 81
Texas 0 16 1 17 0 0 0 0 25 7 2 0 0 0 34
Virginia 0 0 0 0 0 11 8 0 5 11 2 1 0 0 19
West Virginia 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
Total 1 41 9 46 92 124 37 10 134 140 49 22 11 4 360
Early = touched down from midnight to noon CDT (0500 to 1700 UTC), Late = touched down from noon to midnight CDT (1700 to 0500 UTC).
Tornadoes that cross state or provincial boundaries are only counted once where it initially touched down, even if stronger in another state.
The "Total" column at far right is either Date/Period = Total, or Rating = Total; it is not Date/Period + Rating = Total.

April 25 event edit

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
0 17 20 4 1 0 0 42
List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, April 25, 2011[nb 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Damage
[nb 2]
EF0 NE of Fulton Hempstead AR 33°37′49″N 93°47′57″W / 33.6304°N 93.7993°W / 33.6304; -93.7993 (Fulton (Apr. 25, EF0)) 1405 – 1413 7.58 mi (12.20 km) 100 yd (91 m) $0
Several trees were downed.[4][7]
EF0 SE of Bluff Dale Erath, Hood TX 32°20′03″N 97°59′58″W / 32.3341°N 97.9994°W / 32.3341; -97.9994 (Bluff Dale (Apr. 25, EF0)) 1855 – 1859 2.51 mi (4.04 km) 150 yd (140 m) $0
Several trees were downed.[7][8]
EF0 SW of Tolar Hood TX 32°19′49″N 97°57′15″W / 32.3304°N 97.9542°W / 32.3304; -97.9542 (Tolar (Apr. 25, EF0)) 1900 – 1901 0.42 mi (680 m) 25 yd (23 m) $0
A brief tornado downed several trees.[7][8]
EF0 SE of Broken Bow McCurtain OK 33°58′17″N 94°47′28″W / 33.9714°N 94.7912°W / 33.9714; -94.7912 (Holly Creek (Apr. 25, EF0)) 1902 – 1912 9.18 mi (14.77 km) 75 yd (69 m) $0
Several trees were downed.[4][7][9]
EF1 NW of Big Fork to SW of Pine Ridge Polk, Montgomery AR 34°29′51″N 93°59′37″W / 34.4975°N 93.9936°W / 34.4975; -93.9936 (Big Fork (Apr. 25, EF1)) 1955 – 2002 5.82 mi (9.37 km) 50 yd (46 m) $250,000
Numerous trees and power lines were downed.[2][7]
EF0 WNW of Rainbow Somervell TX 32°16′49″N 97°44′44″W / 32.2803°N 97.7456°W / 32.2803; -97.7456 (Rainbow (Apr. 25, EF0)) 2000 – 2002 0.78 mi (1.26 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0
Several trees were downed west of Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant and north of Glen Rose.[7][8]
EF0 SW of Cleburne Johnson TX 32°17′43″N 97°34′21″W / 32.2952°N 97.5724°W / 32.2952; -97.5724 (Cleburne (Apr. 25, EF0)) 2010 – 2013 2.57 mi (4.14 km) 400 yd (370 m) $0
Numerous trees were downed north of Cleburne State Park.[7][8]
EF0 ENE of Cleburne State Park Johnson TX 32°16′40″N 97°30′24″W / 32.2778°N 97.5066°W / 32.2778; -97.5066 (Cleburne S. P. (Apr. 25, EF0)) 2015 – 2017 0.93 mi (1.50 km) 150 yd (140 m) $0
Numerous trees were downed.[7][8]
EF1 S of Troup Cherokee TX 32°05′19″N 95°12′48″W / 32.0886°N 95.2134°W / 32.0886; -95.2134 (Troup (Apr. 25, EF1)) 2032 – 2038 8.58 mi (13.81 km) 75 yd (69 m) $500
Several trees were downed and a small outbuilding was rolled.[4][7]
EF0 SSE of Itasca Hill TX 32°08′46″N 97°08′37″W / 32.1460°N 97.1435°W / 32.1460; -97.1435 (Itasca (Apr. 25, EF0)) 2123 – 2124 0.71 mi (1.14 km) 30 yd (27 m) $0
A small rope tornado downed several trees.[7][8]
EF1 WSW of Pembroke Christian KY 36°45′28″N 87°25′00″W / 36.7579°N 87.4168°W / 36.7579; -87.4168 (Pembroke (Apr. 25, EF1)) 2123 – 2126 1.5 mi (2.4 km) 275 yd (251 m) $5,000
Barns and sheds were destroyed, and trees were downed.[7][10][11]
EF1 NE of Jessieville Garland, Saline AR 34°43′12″N 93°06′09″W / 34.7201°N 93.1026°W / 34.7201; -93.1026 (Jessieville (Apr. 25, EF1)) 2124 – 2140 9.26 mi (14.90 km) 300 yd (270 m) $600,000
Thousands of trees were downed on private timberland, a house suffered severe damage, a garage destroyed, and several outbuildings were damaged in Garland County. In Saline County, more trees were downed.[2][7]
EF1 SE of Glenwood to WSW of Pearcy Pike, Clark, Montgomery, Hot Spring, Garland AR 34°17′28″N 93°30′32″W / 34.2911°N 93.5089°W / 34.2911; -93.5089 (Glenwood (Apr. 25, EF1)) 2135 – 2151 11.6 mi (18.7 km) 800 yd (730 m) $290,000
In Pike and Clark Counties, numerous trees were downed. In Montgomery County, trees and power lines were downed, with one tree falling on a house, and the roof was torn off of a barn. The tornado then moved into Hot Spring County, where more trees were downed and outbuildings were damaged, and then into Garland County, where even more trees were downed before the tornado lifted just north of Bonnerdale.[2][7]
EF2 NW of Pearcy to N of Rockwell Garland AR 34°27′14″N 93°18′59″W / 34.4540°N 93.3165°W / 34.4540; -93.3165 (Pearcy (Apr. 25, EF2)) 2156 – 2211 5.87 mi (9.45 km) 200 yd (180 m) $3,000,000
This tornado affected areas in and around Sunshine, destroying one site-built house and eight mobile homes, causing major damage to four site-built houses and four mobile homes, and causing minor damage to nineteen site-built houses and nine mobile homes. Numerous outbuildings were destroyed, a travel trailer was pushed onto a car, and hundreds of trees and numerous power lines were downed as well. Nine people were injured.[2][7]
EF1 NW of Kirby Pike AR 34°14′30″N 93°42′07″W / 34.2416°N 93.7019°W / 34.2416; -93.7019 (Kirby (Apr. 25, EF1)) 2200 – 2207 4.25 mi (6.84 km) 300 yd (270 m) $200,000
Part of the second-story was removed from a house, barns and outbuildings were damaged, and numerous trees were downed, with some landing on a house, a mobile home, and a vehicle.[2][7]
EF2 SE of Crystal Springs to W of Royal Garland AR 34°30′24″N 93°18′07″W / 34.5066°N 93.3020°W / 34.5066; -93.3020 (Lake Ouachita (Apr. 25, EF2)) 2202 – 2224 14.44 mi (23.24 km) 300 yd (270 m) $5,000,000
Near Bear and Lake Ouachita, the tornado destroyed one site-built house, caused major damage to four site-built houses and three mobile homes, caused minor damage to sixteen site-built houses and nine mobile homes, and affected three site-built houses and one mobile home. A large metal building sustained severe damage, with the roof being torn off and metal girders twisted, a camping trailer was blown into a field and destroyed, and several outbuildings were destroyed. Hundreds of trees and numerous power lines were downed as well. Ten people were injured.[2][7]
EF0 Northern Eagletown McCurtain OK 34°02′43″N 94°34′52″W / 34.0454°N 94.5812°W / 34.0454; -94.5812 (Eagletown (Apr. 25, EF0)) 2218 – 2221 2.51 mi (4.04 km) 50 yd (46 m) $5,000
A convenience store sustained roof and awning damage, and trees were downed on the north side of town.[4][7][9]
EF0 Western Avalon Ellis TX 32°12′20″N 96°47′55″W / 32.2055°N 96.7985°W / 32.2055; -96.7985 (Avalon (Apr. 25, EF0)) 2220 – 2221 0.46 mi (0.74 km) 50 yd (46 m) $25,000
An elementary school suffered partial roof loss, and a residence sustained minor roof damage.[7][8]
EF0 SE of Horatio Little River, Sevier AR 33°54′09″N 94°24′40″W / 33.9026°N 94.4111°W / 33.9026; -94.4111 (Horatio (Apr. 25, EF0)) 2237 – 2245 7.37 mi (11.86 km) 70 yd (64 m) $0
Multiple trees were downed.[4][7]
EF1 SSW of Silva to W of Lowndes Wayne MO 37°07′40″N 90°32′02″W / 37.1278°N 90.5339°W / 37.1278; -90.5339 (Silva (Apr. 25, EF1)) 2247 – 2300 11.78 mi (18.96 km) 200 yd (180 m) $25,000
The side of a church was damaged, and dozens of oak and pine trees were downed.[7][10][12]
EF1 WSW of Clubb to S of Cascade Wayne MO 37°12′40″N 90°22′14″W / 37.2112°N 90.3706°W / 37.2112; -90.3706 (Clubb (Apr. 25, EF1)) 2258 – 2306 5.88 mi (9.46 km) 500 yd (460 m) $70,000
At a horse ranch near Clubb, wall panels were lifted from a horse arena, a segment of roofing was removed from a house, and a 111-year-old barn was heavily damaged. Tin panels from the arena were thrown about 200 yards (180 m) away. Elsewhere, many trees were downed.[7][10][13]
EF3 N of Hot Springs National Park to SW of Paron Garland, Saline AR 34°35′25″N 93°02′20″W / 34.5903°N 93.0390°W / 34.5903; -93.0390 (Hot Springs Village (Apr. 25, EF3)) 2307 – 2330 16.78 mi (27.00 km) 300 yd (270 m) $23,000,000
1 death – This strong tornado traveled through Garland and Saline Counties, causing heavy damage in and around Ozark Lithia, Fountain Lake, and Hot Springs Village. In Garland County, 25 houses and 21 mobile homes were destroyed, 22 houses and 5 mobile homes suffered severe damage, 18 houses and 4 mobile homes had minor damage, and 5 houses and 2 mobile homes were just slightly affected. A two-story house had its top floor removed, several outbuildings and a well-constructed barn were destroyed, church buildings were badly damaged, and vehicles were piled up in the parking lot of the church. In Saline County, thousands of trees were downed, with more than 100 houses suffering damage from the falling trees, and a cell phone tower was blown down. Boats and docks were destroyed on a lake as well. Twenty additional people were injured.[2][7]
EF1 SSW of Perryville to NE of Perryville Perry AR 34°57′08″N 92°49′57″W / 34.9522°N 92.8326°W / 34.9522; -92.8326 (Perryville (Apr. 25, EF1)) 2321 – 2333 5.95 mi (9.58 km) 300 yd (270 m) $700,000
Several buildings had their roofs torn off and thrown into adjacent fields and several hay barns were destroyed at Heifer International's ranch. Elsewhere, several houses had minor to major roof damage, barns and outbuildings were damaged, and numerous trees and power lines were downed, with several vehicles being badly damaged by falling trees.[2][7]
EF1 S of Delight Pike AR 33°58′00″N 93°32′42″W / 33.9666°N 93.5451°W / 33.9666; -93.5451 (Billstown (Apr. 25, EF1)) 2329 – 2332 4.15 mi (6.68 km) 250 yd (230 m) $100,000
Numerous trees were downed, one of which fell on and damaged the cab of a tractor-trailer.[2][7]
EF1 W of Sedgewickville Bollinger MO 37°29′21″N 89°57′31″W / 37.4893°N 89.9587°W / 37.4893; -89.9587 (Sedgewickville (Apr. 25, EF1)) 2330 – 2333 2.77 mi (4.46 km) 70 yd (64 m) $200,000
A house had half of its roof torn off, and a mobile home was thrown into a shed, with both being destroyed. A power pole was snapped, and dozens of trees were downed as well. A woman was found trapped inside the destroyed mobile home but was rescued without injury.[7][10][14]
EF1 SW of Wye Pulaski AR 34°52′36″N 92°41′45″W / 34.8767°N 92.6957°W / 34.8767; -92.6957 (Bringle Creek (Apr. 25, EF1)) 2348 – 2352 1.64 mi (2.64 km) 400 yd (370 m) $250,000
A tornado west of Lake Maumelle and south of Wye Mountain downed many trees, with one tree falling on a vehicle and another on a tractor. Fences were knocked down and outbuildings were damaged as well.[2][7]
EF2 N of Pleasant Hill to Vilonia to N of Joy Pulaski, Faulkner, White AR 34°48′21″N 92°36′27″W / 34.8057°N 92.6075°W / 34.8057; -92.6075 (Vilonia (Apr. 25, EF2)) 2348 – 0059 51.32 mi (82.59 km) 2,886 yd (2,639 m) $53,405,000
4 deathsSee section on this tornado – 16 additional people were injured.[2][7]
EF0 NE of Coolidge Limestone TX 31°47′32″N 96°38′13″W / 31.7923°N 96.6370°W / 31.7923; -96.6370 (Coolidge (Apr. 25, EF0)) 2353 – 2356 1.32 mi (2.12 km) 100 yd (91 m) $0
Several trees were downed.[7][8]
EF0 NW of Wortham Freestone TX 31°47′31″N 96°29′25″W / 31.7919°N 96.4904°W / 31.7919; -96.4904 (Wortham (Apr. 25, EF0)) 2359 – 0001 0.82 mi (1.32 km) 100 yd (91 m) $0
Several trees were downed.[7][8]
EF1 N of Wooster Faulkner AR 35°12′19″N 92°28′26″W / 35.2053°N 92.4738°W / 35.2053; -92.4738 (Wooster (Apr. 25, EF1)) 0006 – 0008 1.1 mi (1.8 km) 50 yd (46 m) $100,000
Numerous trees and a few power lines were downed, with several houses suffering roof damage from falling trees. One house had a gutter ripped off and one of the eaves damaged by a falling tree.[2][7]
EF0 NE of Teague Freestone TX 31°41′18″N 96°14′46″W / 31.6882°N 96.2460°W / 31.6882; -96.2460 (Fairfield (Apr. 25, EF0)) 0025 – 0030 3.48 mi (5.60 km) 500 yd (460 m) $0
Several trees were downed southwest of Fairfield.[7][8]
EF0 E of Oakwood Leon TX 31°35′25″N 95°49′27″W / 31.5904°N 95.8242°W / 31.5904; -95.8242 (Oakwood (Apr. 25, EF0)) 0035 – 0037 0.95 mi (1.53 km) 100 yd (91 m) $0
Several trees were downed.[7][8]
EF2 Jacksonville Pulaski AR 34°52′19″N 92°10′13″W / 34.8720°N 92.1702°W / 34.8720; -92.1702 (Jacksonville (Apr. 25, EF2)) 0046 – 0054 5.17 mi (8.32 km) 350 yd (320 m) $125,000,000
Much of the tornado's path was through the Little Rock Air Force Base, where at least five aircraft were damaged, three severely, several buildings in the base shopping area and flight line area were damaged, some with roofs being torn off, and the fire station lost its roof and had its doors buckled. Cars were overturned in the parking lot of the Base Exchange shopping center, more than 135 houses in the base housing area were either damaged or destroyed, and a toilet from one house was found a 12 mile (0.80 km) away lodged in the roof of the Base Exchange. Elsewhere, the auditorium at North Pulaski High School had its roof torn off and one wall collapsed, and the Chemistry building had a wall collapsed, weakening the roof. Four people were injured, all at the air base.[2][7]
EF1 W of England to SSE of Carlisle Pulaski, Lonoke AR 34°31′41″N 92°03′17″W / 34.5281°N 92.0547°W / 34.5281; -92.0547 (England (Apr. 25, EF1)) 0053 – 0114 21.94 mi (35.31 km) 800 yd (730 m) $390,000
A few trees were downed and much of the roof was removed from a barn in Pulaski County, before the tornado moved into Lonoke County east-southeast of Wampoo. There, power poles were snapped, a farm fertilizer truck and a grain trailer were flipped over, and barns and outbuildings were damaged. Falling trees caused roof damage to several houses in England as well.[2][7]
EF1 SE of Hickory Plains Prairie AR 34°55′51″N 91°44′03″W / 34.9309°N 91.7342°W / 34.9309; -91.7342 (Crossroads (Apr. 25, EF1)) 0115 – 0122 6.22 mi (10.01 km) 100 yd (91 m) $25,000
A mobile home was knocked off its foundation, shingles were blown off a few houses, and numerous trees were downed.[2][7]
EF1 SW of Beebe to SE of McRae White AR 35°03′04″N 91°56′23″W / 35.0511°N 91.9398°W / 35.0511; -91.9398 (Beebe (Apr. 25, EF1)) 0124 – 0133 8.87 mi (14.27 km) 100 yd (91 m) $1,000,000
Hundreds of trees and many power lines were downed, and many houses in Beebe received roof damage, either directly from wind or from fallen trees. Several outbuildings lost their roofs, and a few school buildings sustained roof damage, and a few cars were crushed by falling trees as well.[2][7]
EF1 WSW of Crockett Houston TX 31°17′43″N 95°30′08″W / 31.2954°N 95.5022°W / 31.2954; -95.5022 (Crockett (Apr. 25, EF1)) 0215 – 0218 0.2 mi (320 m) 30 yd (27 m) $50,000
An unoccupied mobile home was destroyed and several others were damaged. Numerous trees were downed as well.[7][15]
EF1 NW of Lufkin Cherokee, Angelina TX 31°27′24″N 95°01′38″W / 31.4568°N 95.0273°W / 31.4568; -95.0273 (Wells (Apr. 25, EF1)) 0237 – 0304 7.72 mi (12.42 km) 250 yd (230 m) $400,000
A high-end EF1 touched down just north of the Neches River, where it caused roof damage to a house and downed several trees before moving into Angelina County. There, a few outbuildings were destroyed, several homes suffered roof damage, and other homes and outbuildings were damaged. Many trees were downed as well.[4][7]
EF1 SW of Centralia Trinity TX 31°13′33″N 95°04′30″W / 31.2257°N 95.0749°W / 31.2257; -95.0749 (Centralia (Apr. 25, EF1)) 0245 – 0250 0.64 mi (1.03 km) 100 yd (91 m) $30,000
Many trees were downed at the Davy Crockett National Forest.[7][15]
EF0 NW of Lufkin Angelina TX 31°23′33″N 94°47′44″W / 31.3924°N 94.7956°W / 31.3924; -94.7956 (Lufkin (Apr. 25, EF0)) 0313 – 0315 0.67 mi (1.08 km) 25 yd (23 m) $2,000
A mobile home and a site-built home sustained roof damage, and many trees were downed.[4][7]
EF1 NE of Martin, TN to SW of Lynnville, KY Weakley (TN), Graves (KY) TN, KY 36°23′46″N 88°48′17″W / 36.3961°N 88.8048°W / 36.3961; -88.8048 (Martin (Apr. 25, EF1)) 0445 – 0503 15.39 mi (24.77 km) 225 yd (206 m) $150,000
An open hay barn was partially destroyed, a house sustained major damage, and many trees were downed in Weakley County. After crossing the state line into Graves County, the tornado destroyed a gazebo and a playhouse, caused major damage to a garage, impaled grape vines into the roof of a porch, and impaled a stick into the side of a house. It also downed many trees before dissipating.[7][10][16][17]
EF0 NW of Lexington to ESE of Clarksburg Henderson, Carroll TN 35°42′42″N 88°30′31″W / 35.7116°N 88.5085°W / 35.7116; -88.5085 (Bargerton (Apr. 25, EF0)) 0447 – 0503 16.98 mi (27.33 km) 200 yd (180 m) $15,000
This weak tornado caused roof damage to a home, destroyed a storage shed, and downed numerous trees and power lines as it moved near Wildersville in Henderson County. It continued into Carroll County, where it downed trees in the Natchez Trace State Park before dissipating.[7][16]

April 26 event edit

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
0 31 19 4 1 0 0 55
List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, April 26, 2011[nb 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Damage
[nb 2]
EF0 ENE of Onalaska Polk TX 30°50′00″N 95°04′58″W / 30.8333°N 95.0827°W / 30.8333; -95.0827 (Onalaska (Apr. 26, EF0)) 0530 0.1 mi (160 m) 20 yd (18 m) $1,000
This brief tornado caused minor damage at Walkers Waterfront.[7] Walkers Waterfront was struck again by an EF3 tornado nine years later on April 22, 2020.[18]
EF0 S of Wadesboro Calloway KY 36°43′04″N 88°18′49″W / 36.7178°N 88.3136°W / 36.7178; -88.3136 (Wadesboro (Apr. 26, EF0)) 0530 – 0531 0.76 mi (1.22 km) 175 yd (160 m) $80,000
A brief tornado crushed a metal frame building, caused varying degrees of roof damage to a few buildings, and downed numerous trees.[7][10][19]
EF1 S of Kuttawa Lyon KY 37°02′40″N 88°09′08″W / 37.0444°N 88.1521°W / 37.0444; -88.1521 (Kuttawa (Apr. 26, EF1)) 0537 – 0542 3.2 mi (5.1 km) 50 yd (46 m) $150,000
Substantial damage occurred to a marina at Lake Barkley, where boat docks were damaged and a boat was capsized. A home sustained roof damage, and several trees were downed as well.[7][10][20]
EF1 NW of Eddyville to NE of Fredonia Lyon, Caldwell KY 37°04′32″N 88°06′08″W / 37.0756°N 88.1021°W / 37.0756; -88.1021 (Eddyville (Apr. 26, EF1)) 0540 – 0559 15.44 mi (24.85 km) 100 yd (91 m) $200,000
An intermittent tornado damaged barns, ripped shingles off of roofs, and downed trees in Lyon County. In Caldwell County, a carport and a barn were destroyed, homes and barns sustained varying degrees of roof damage, and several trees and power poles were downed.[7][10][20]
EF3 Campbell Army Airfield Christian KY 36°39′45″N 87°30′26″W / 36.6625°N 87.5071°W / 36.6625; -87.5071 (Fort Campbell (Apr. 26, EF3)) 0605 – 0608 2.57 mi (4.14 km) 300 yd (270 m) $1,000,000
This strong tornado struck the Campbell Army Airfield at Fort Campbell, destroying one building and causing heavy damage to several others, all of which were large and well-constructed. Large doors were blown in on these buildings as well. Several other smaller buildings received minor to major damage, and numerous heavy vehicles were damaged, with at least three being flipped over. Immediately north of the airfield, across farmland, several dozen trees were downed, two barns were heavily damaged, three power poles were blown down, and some shingles were blown off of a house.[5][7][10]
EF2 S of Greenbrier Warrick IN 38°06′37″N 87°18′06″W / 38.1102°N 87.3017°W / 38.1102; -87.3017 (Greenbrier (Apr. 26, EF2)) 0702 – 0705 4.53 mi (7.29 km) 300 yd (270 m) $90,000
One barn was destroyed, with debris being thrown 50 to 75 yards (46 to 69 m), and another barn was damaged. Several homes sustained roof damage, either directly from the wind or from falling trees. Three power poles were snapped and many trees were downed as well.[7][10][21]
EF1 Spurgeon Pike IN 38°14′49″N 87°15′40″W / 38.2470°N 87.2612°W / 38.2470; -87.2612 (Spurgeon (Apr. 26, EF1)) 0709 – 0710 0.54 mi (0.87 km) 225 yd (206 m) $110,000
Several homes in Spurgeon sustained minor roof damage, a barn was damaged, with debris being carried a couple hundred yards, and a small building was destroyed. Numerous trees were downed as well.[7][10][22]
EF1 ESE of Collins Covington MS 31°37′30″N 89°31′35″W / 31.6250°N 89.5264°W / 31.6250; -89.5264 (Collins (Apr. 26, EF1)) 1141 – 1142 0.31 mi (500 m) 50 yd (46 m) $45,000
A brief tornado destroyed two barns, with one's concrete foundation being pulled out of the ground, caused minor damage to a FEMA trailer, and pulled skirting away from another trailer. A few trees were downed as well.[7][23]
EF1 NW of Laurel Jones MS 31°41′59″N 89°14′29″W / 31.6996°N 89.2415°W / 31.6996; -89.2415 (Laurel (Apr. 26, EF1)) 1212 – 1214 1.17 mi (1.88 km) 100 yd (91 m) $180,000
Several houses were damaged, one of which sustained major roof damage. The roof of an outbuilding was blown off, a trampoline and a carport were thrown considerable distances, and a fence around a pool was blown down. Several trees were downed as well.[7][24]
EF0 SW of Williamston Martin NC 35°49′36″N 77°05′30″W / 35.8268°N 77.0917°W / 35.8268; -77.0917 (Williamston (Apr. 26, EF0)) 1815 – 1817 0.11 mi (180 m) 30 yd (27 m) $500
A brief, weak tornado downed trees and power lines and damaged the roof and siding of a house.[7][25]
EF0 W of Needmore Bailey TX 34°01′48″N 102°48′00″W / 34.0300°N 102.7999°W / 34.0300; -102.7999 (Needmore (Apr. 26, EF0)) 1840 – 1844 0.75 mi (1.21 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0
This was a weak landspout tornado with no damage.[7]
EF1 Verona Mills Oneida NY 43°12′00″N 75°34′12″W / 43.2000°N 75.5700°W / 43.2000; -75.5700 (Verona Mills (Apr. 26, EF1)) 2020 – 2023 0.86 mi (1.38 km) 65 yd (59 m) $5,000
A brief tornado in a wooded area snapped a power pole and downed numerous trees.[7][26]
EF0 N of Burnips Allegan MI 42°44′18″N 85°50′02″W / 42.7384°N 85.8338°W / 42.7384; -85.8338 (Burnips (Apr. 26, EF0)) 2144 – 2157 3.32 mi (5.34 km) 50 yd (46 m) $1,000,000
The tornado touched down at a landscaping company, where it tore a small section of the roof of a warehouse building, knocked over several trailers, and blew the windows out of several cars. It then struck a row of 100-yard (91 m)-long pole barns used to house turkeys. About a 100-foot (30 m) section of one barn was uplifted and collapsed, and a 50-foot (15 m) section of the roof of another barn was torn off. The tornado continued northeast, destroying several small outbuildings, causing minor roof and soffit damage to several houses, damaging two garage doors, and uprooting several trees. It then destroyed a 75-year-old 40-by-90-foot (12 by 27 m) barn.[7][27]
EF0 W of Mabank Kaufman TX 32°21′56″N 96°12′17″W / 32.3655°N 96.2048°W / 32.3655; -96.2048 (Mabank (Apr. 26, EF0)) 2156 – 2203 5.07 mi (8.16 km) 500 yd (460 m) $5,000
This tornado developed on the northwest bank of the Cedar Creek Reservoir and downed many trees, especially around a golf course, before dissipating northwest of Mabank.[7][8]
EF1 SW of Coy to N of Humnoke Lonoke AR 34°31′38″N 91°54′45″W / 34.5273°N 91.9124°W / 34.5273; -91.9124 (Coy (Apr. 26, EF1)) 2214 – 2232 8.31 mi (13.37 km) 800 yd (730 m) $1,750,000
Grain bins were destroyed, irrigation pivots were overturned, and much of the roof was torn off of a large farm shop. A tractor-trailer was overturned on U.S. Highway 165, and trees and power poles were downed, with one tree falling onto a house.[2][7]
EF1 S of Ben Wheeler to E of Garden Valley Van Zandt, Smith TX 32°25′53″N 95°42′10″W / 32.4313°N 95.7028°W / 32.4313; -95.7028 (Ben Wheeler (Apr. 26, EF1)) 2245 – 2320 13.87 mi (22.32 km) 880 yd (800 m) $200,000
In Van Zandt County, a mobile home was rolled onto its side, several homes sustained minor damage, and a church sustained major damage. The tornado downed multiple trees in Smith County before dissipating. One person sustained minor injuries in the rolled mobile home in Van Zandt County.[4][7][8]
EF0 WSW of Moffett Sequoyah OK 35°21′38″N 94°30′27″W / 35.3606°N 94.5074°W / 35.3606; -94.5074 (Moffett (Apr. 26, EF0)) 2246 0.1 mi (160 m) 50 yd (46 m) $0
A brief tornado over open country caused no damage.[7][9]
EF0 SSE of Van Buren Crawford AR 35°25′12″N 94°20′35″W / 35.4200°N 94.3430°W / 35.4200; -94.3430 (Van Buren (Apr. 26, EF0)) 2255 0.2 mi (320 m) 75 yd (69 m) $0
This brief tornado was caught on camera; it remained over open country and caused no damage.[7]
EF0 Mabank area Kaufman TX 32°22′00″N 96°09′52″W / 32.3666°N 96.1644°W / 32.3666; -96.1644 (Mabank (Apr. 26, EF0)) 2301 – 2311 5.07 mi (8.16 km) 400 yd (370 m) $30,000
A large cone tornado developed west of Mabank over the Cedar Creek Reservoir and tracked due east into downtown Mabank. Homes and businesses sustained roof damage, and trees and power lines were downed.[7][8]
EF0 WNW of Port St. Lucie St. Lucie FL 27°18′24″N 80°25′12″W / 27.3068°N 80.4201°W / 27.3068; -80.4201 (Port St. Lucie (Apr. 26, EF0)) 2305 0.056 mi (90 m) 15 yd (14 m) $0
A brief landspout tornado touched down in an agricultural area and caused no damage.[7]
EF0 N of Elaine, AR to SE of Dundee, MS Phillips (AR), Coahoma (MS), Tunica (MS) AR, MS 34°20′05″N 90°50′27″W / 34.3348°N 90.8408°W / 34.3348; -90.8408 (Ferguson (Apr. 26, EF0)) 2310 – 2348 27.92 mi (44.93 km) 200 yd (180 m) $92,000
This weak tornado downed trees and power lines and blew over road signs as it moved into Coahoma County, back into Phillips County, then again moved into Coahoma County near Friars Point, Coahoma, and Lula, crossing the Mississippi River three times. In Coahoma County, several homes and a church sustained roof damage, one home was moved off of the block foundation, and a commercial metal storage building had a large section of its roof peeled off. Trees, power poles, and road signs were downed as well before the tornado continued into Tunica County. There, it downed more trees and power lines and overturned an irrigation pivot before dissipating.[7][16]
EF0 E of Mabank Van Zandt TX 32°23′23″N 95°57′21″W / 32.3896°N 95.9557°W / 32.3896; -95.9557 (Mabank (Apr. 26, EF0)) 2323 – 2325 1.02 mi (1.64 km) 100 yd (91 m) $0
A weak tornado northeast of Purtis Creek State Park downed several trees.[7][8]
EF0 NNW of Ferguson, AR to Coahoma, MS Phillips (AR), Coahoma (MS) AR, MS 34°08′13″N 90°59′03″W / 34.1370°N 90.9843°W / 34.1370; -90.9843 (Ferguson (Apr. 26, EF0)) 2329 – 0002 30.78 mi (49.54 km) 200 yd (180 m) $75,000
A weak tornado downed some trees before crossing into Coahoma County, where a church sustained roof damage, a few road and advertisement signs were damaged, irrigation pivots were knocked over, and numerous trees and several power poles were downed.[7][16]
EF1 ESE of Enola to SW of Joy Faulkner, White AR 35°10′42″N 92°09′23″W / 35.1784°N 92.1565°W / 35.1784; -92.1565 (Naylor (Apr. 26, EF1)) 2332 – 2348 12.88 mi (20.73 km) 200 yd (180 m) $40,000
Many trees were downed, with one damaging the roof of a house. This tornado tracked across some of the same area that had been hit by the Vilonia EF2 tornado the previous day.[2][7]
EF1 SSW of Stewart to NE of Tatum Rusk, Panola, Harrison TX 32°17′05″N 94°39′29″W / 32.2848°N 94.6580°W / 32.2848; -94.6580 (Stewart (Apr. 26, EF1)) 2335 – 2354 13.86 mi (22.31 km) 100 yd (91 m) $10,000
In Rusk County, a storage outbuilding was destroyed and many trees were downed. The tornado moved into Panola County north-northeast of Tatum and downed several trees before continuing into Harrison County, where it downed several more trees before dissipating.[4][7]
EF0 WNW of Hawkins Wood TX 32°37′49″N 95°20′52″W / 32.6302°N 95.3479°W / 32.6302; -95.3479 (Hawkins (Apr. 26, EF0)) 0000 – 0005 3.38 mi (5.44 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0
Multiple trees were snapped just north of U.S. Highway 80.[4][7]
EF2 SSE of Marshall Harrison TX 32°25′52″N 94°21′12″W / 32.4312°N 94.3534°W / 32.4312; -94.3534 (Marshall (Apr. 26, EF2)) 0004 – 0014 5.18 mi (8.34 km) 400 yd (370 m) $300,000
One house completely lost its roof, another had an entire room destroyed, and a third had its metal roof peeled off and partial wall failure. Many trees were downed as well.[4][7]
EF0 NNE of Corsicana Navarro TX 32°10′32″N 96°25′21″W / 32.1756°N 96.4225°W / 32.1756; -96.4225 (Corsicana (Apr. 26, EF0)) 0015 – 0016 0.44 mi (710 m) 100 yd (91 m) $0
A few trees were downed.[7][8]
EF1 NW of Wickes Polk AR 34°18′01″N 94°20′39″W / 34.3003°N 94.3442°W / 34.3003; -94.3442 (Wickes (Apr. 26, EF1)) 0017 – 0019 0.77 mi (1.24 km) 50 yd (46 m) $20,000
A house had its porch and part of its roof blown off, much of the roof was blown off a mobile home, and several trees were downed.[2][7]
EF2 Tar Hill Grayson, Hardin KY 37°33′18″N 86°14′22″W / 37.5550°N 86.2394°W / 37.5550; -86.2394 (Tar Hill (Apr. 26, EF2)) 0018 – 0022 3.01 mi (4.84 km) 440 yd (400 m) Unknown
A single-wide mobile home and numerous barns and outbuildings were destroyed, with siding being thrown 500 yards (460 m), farm equipment was thrown 50 yards (46 m), a new 24-foot (7.3 m) travel trailer was destroyed, and fifteen homes sustained major roof damage as the tornado moved through and to the east of Tar Hill. Many trees were downed along the path.[7][28]
EF0 SW of Tar Hill Grayson KY 37°33′15″N 86°14′11″W / 37.5542°N 86.2364°W / 37.5542; -86.2364 (Tar Hill (Apr. 26, EF0)) 0019 – 0020 0.28 mi (450 m) 60 yd (55 m) Unknown
A brief tornado from a secondary circulation occurred just south of the previous tornado, downing several trees and power lines.[7][28]
EF0 N of Jonesville Harrison TX 32°29′45″N 94°09′16″W / 32.4959°N 94.1545°W / 32.4959; -94.1545 (Jonesville (Apr. 26, EF0)) 0024 – 0034 5.96 mi (9.59 km) 70 yd (64 m) $0
Many trees were downed sporadically along the path northwest of Waskom.[4][7]
EF0 S of Benton Bossier LA 32°38′16″N 93°44′53″W / 32.6377°N 93.7481°W / 32.6377; -93.7481 (Benton (Apr. 26, EF0)) 0034 – 0039 3.59 mi (5.78 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0
Tree limbs were snapped and whole trees were downed.[4][7]
EF1 Groesbeck Limestone TX 31°31′53″N 96°32′17″W / 31.5313°N 96.5381°W / 31.5313; -96.5381 (Groesbeck (Apr. 26, EF1)) 0035 – 0040 0.92 mi (1.48 km) 75 yd (69 m) $150,000
The courthouse, the fire department, and about 40 businesses were damaged, the steeple was torn off a church, and cars and buildings had windows busted by flying debris. Trees and power poles were downed as well.[7][8]
EF2 ESE of Deadwood, TX to Lake Bistineau Panola (TX), DeSoto (LA), Caddo (LA), Bossier (LA) TX, LA 32°05′56″N 94°03′51″W / 32.0988°N 94.0643°W / 32.0988; -94.0643 (Deadwood (Apr. 26, EF2)) 0046 – 0139 42.37 mi (68.19 km) 850 yd (780 m) $10,025,000
This long-lived wedge tornado touched down just inside Panola County and downed several trees before crossing into DeSoto Parish and through the Frierson area, where three dozen homes sustained minor damage and several more sustained moderate damage. Several barns and carports were destroyed, two tanks from a gas well were overturned, and many trees and power lines were downed, with many trees falling onto houses. The tornado continued into Caddo Parish and downed several pecan trees before moving into Bossier Parish. There, a mobile trailer was flipped at a gas well, and trees and power lines were downed before the tornado dissipated over Lake Bistineau. Two people were injured, both in the flipped trailer in Bossier Parish.[4][7]
EF0 WNW of Donie Limestone TX 31°30′01″N 96°21′58″W / 31.5003°N 96.3661°W / 31.5003; -96.3661 (Lost Prairie (Apr. 26, EF0)) 0048 – 0049 0.68 mi (1.09 km) 100 yd (91 m) $0
Several trees were downed by a brief tornado.[7][8]
EF0 NW of Tyler Smith TX 32°22′30″N 95°19′18″W / 32.3750°N 95.3216°W / 32.3750; -95.3216 (Tyler (Apr. 26, EF0)) 0049 – 0054 3.18 mi (5.12 km) 60 yd (55 m) $0
Multiple trees were downed.[4][7]
EF1 ENE of Glendale Hardin KY 37°36′43″N 85°52′00″W / 37.6119°N 85.8667°W / 37.6119; -85.8667 (Glendale (Apr. 26, EF1)) 0053 – 0054 0.72 mi (1.16 km) 175 yd (160 m) Unknown
A brief tornado crossed Interstate 65 and U.S. Highway 31W and moved through the Hardin County Fairgrounds, hitting a large livestock barn and the fairground's restaurant. The restaurant's roof was thrown and landed on top of a livestock barn, and metal siding was thrown 250 yards (230 m). A house sustained roof damage, and several trees and power lines were downed as well.[7][28]
EF0 S of Cobb Caldwell KY 36°57′30″N 87°46′12″W / 36.9583°N 87.7700°W / 36.9583; -87.7700 (Cobb (Apr. 26, EF0)) 0106 0.31 mi (500 m) 50 yd (46 m) $0
A brief, weak tornado downed a few trees and tree limbs.[7][10][29]
EF0 N of Toone Hardeman TN 35°22′53″N 88°59′33″W / 35.3815°N 88.9926°W / 35.3815; -88.9926 (Toone (Apr. 26, EF0)) 0127 – 0130 1.47 mi (2.37 km) 150 yd (140 m) $15,000
Several trees were downed, and the tin roof on a home was peeled back.[7][16]
EF0 NNE of Lacy-Lakeview McLennan TX 31°41′26″N 97°02′31″W / 31.6906°N 97.0420°W / 31.6906; -97.0420 (Lacy-Lakeview (Apr. 26, EF0)) 0128 – 0130 0.38 mi (610 m) 50 yd (46 m) $0
Several trees were downed.[7][8]
EF1 NE of Mount Upton to NE of Gilbertsville Otsego NY 42°25′55″N 75°21′50″W / 42.4320°N 75.3640°W / 42.4320; -75.3640 (Mt. Upton/Gilbertsville (Apr. 26, EF1)) 0135 – 0145 4.84 mi (7.79 km) 150 yd (140 m) $100,000
The athletic fields at Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School were damaged, with metal bleachers being blown several hundred yards, a press box being torn off steel beams, and a railroad tie used in a parking lot being hurled over 100 yards (91 m) into a fence. Metal poles used for hanging netting were broke, and a soccer goal was bent back. The fields were littered with small tree debris. Additionally, a portable toilet was carried about a 12 mile (0.80 km), and other light material was carried up to one mile (1.6 km) away. Numerous trees were downed along the entire path.[7][26]
EF0 NNW of Mart McLennan TX 31°34′35″N 96°51′53″W / 31.5763°N 96.8648°W / 31.5763; -96.8648 (Mart (Apr. 26, EF0)) 0153 – 0154 1.47 mi (2.37 km) 100 yd (91 m) $0
Several trees were downed by a small rope tornado.[7][8]
EF1 S of Sibley to N of Dubberly Webster LA 32°29′38″N 93°17′42″W / 32.4940°N 93.2950°W / 32.4940; -93.2950 (Yellow Pine (Apr. 26, EF1)) 0154 – 0157 6.49 mi (10.44 km) 150 yd (140 m) $100,000
The tornado touched down south of Sibley before moving between Sibley and Dubberly and dissipating north of Dubberly. Several homes sustained roof damage, and numerous trees were downed. This tornado was spawned by the same supercell that produced the Deadwood, Texas/Lake Bistineau long-track EF2 tornado.[4][7]
EF0 ESE of Henderson to ENE of Jacks Creek Chester TN 35°25′43″N 88°35′16″W / 35.4285°N 88.5879°W / 35.4285; -88.5879 (Henderson (Apr. 26, EF0)) 0154 – 0203 8.23 mi (13.24 km) 25 yd (23 m) $75,000
A small, weak tornado downed many trees, one of which fell onto a mobile home. A couple other structures sustained roof damage, and power lines were knocked down as well.[7][16]
EF0 NE of Mortons Gap Hopkins KY 37°15′02″N 87°27′15″W / 37.2505°N 87.4543°W / 37.2505; -87.4543 (Mortons Gap (Apr. 26, EF0)) 0200 0.2 mi (320 m) 50 yd (46 m) $2,000
A very brief tornado downed tree limbs and small signs.[7][10][30]
EF1 WNW of Quitman to SW of Grambling Bienville LA 32°22′12″N 92°50′05″W / 32.3701°N 92.8346°W / 32.3701; -92.8346 (Union (Apr. 26, EF1)) 0225 – 0232 5.27 mi (8.48 km) 100 yd (91 m) $0
This tornado moved through the Union community, downing multiple trees.[7]
EF0 SE of Grambling Jackson, Lincoln LA 32°26′15″N 92°41′09″W / 32.4376°N 92.6858°W / 32.4376; -92.6858 (Grambling (Apr. 26, EF0)) 0231 – 0241 5.98 mi (9.62 km) 80 yd (73 m) $0
Several trees were downed.[4][7]
EF1 SSW of Junction City, LA to NNE of Lawson, AR Claiborne (LA), Union (LA), Union (AR) LA, AR 32°55′48″N 92°46′12″W / 32.9300°N 92.7700°W / 32.9300; -92.7700 (Junction City (Apr. 26, EF1)) 0245 – 0315 26.52 mi (42.68 km) 100 yd (91 m) $20,000
Several trees were downed in Claiborne Parish and in Union Parish, before the tornado moved into Union County, Arkansas north of Randolph, where six houses sustained minor damage in Lawson, and several more trees were downed.[4][7]
EF0 N of Eros to Calhoun Jackson, Ouachita LA 32°28′00″N 92°25′49″W / 32.4667°N 92.4302°W / 32.4667; -92.4302 (Eros (Apr. 26, EF0)) 0250 – 0256 5.21 mi (8.38 km) 70 yd (64 m) $0
Many trees and several power lines were downed.[4][7]
EF0 SSE of Thornton Limestone TX 31°21′10″N 96°33′41″W / 31.3529°N 96.5615°W / 31.3529; -96.5615 (Thornton (Apr. 26, EF0)) 0257 – 0258 0.74 mi (1.19 km) 100 yd (91 m) $0
A few trees were downed.[7][8]
EF0 NW of Swartz Ouachita LA 32°34′42″N 91°59′41″W / 32.5782°N 91.9948°W / 32.5782; -91.9948 (Swartz (Apr. 26, EF0)) 0333 – 0339 1.88 mi (3.03 km) 50 yd (46 m) $200
Several trees were downed, and shingles were torn off of a home.[4][7]
EF0 W of Bastrop Morehouse LA 32°45′36″N 91°58′12″W / 32.7600°N 91.9700°W / 32.7600; -91.9700 (Bastrop (Apr. 26, EF0)) 0344 – 0346 2.46 mi (3.96 km) 75 yd (69 m) $20,000
A few homes sustained minor roof damage, and several trees were downed.[7][31]
EF1 ENE of Alabama Landing, LA to SE of Crossett, AR Morehouse (LA), Ashley (AR) LA, AR 32°54′31″N 91°59′57″W / 32.9086°N 91.9993°W / 32.9086; -91.9993 (Stevenson (Apr. 26, EF1)) 0345 – 0405 12.03 mi (19.36 km) 440 yd (400 m) $360,000
The tornado downed trees, damaged crops and a mobile home, and caused roof damage to a few structures. One person was injured, with the injury occurring in Morehouse Parish.[7][31]
EF1 Hall Summit Red River LA 32°11′16″N 93°19′31″W / 32.1878°N 93.3254°W / 32.1878; -93.3254 (Hall Summit (Apr. 26, EF1)) 0355 – 0356 3.52 mi (5.66 km) 125 yd (114 m) $150,000
A low-end EF1 tornado destroyed two barns, caused minor to moderate roof damage to several houses, and downed several trees as it moved from west of Hall Summit, through town, and to the east.[4][7]

April 27 event edit

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
0 68* 78 36 19 11 4 216

* – One tornado touched down in Ontario, Canada and was rated as an F0. It is counted as an EF0 in this table.

List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, April 27, 2011[nb 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Damage
[nb 2]
EF2 Darnell to Bowie West Carroll, East Carroll LA 32°40′12″N 91°26′24″W / 32.6700°N 91.4400°W / 32.6700; -91.4400 (Pioneer (April 27, EF2)) 0503 – 0517 10.99 mi (17.69 km) 880 yd (800 m) $650,000
Eight power poles were snapped, and several sheds/barns had roof damage, with two being destroyed, two grain storage bins were severely damaged, and the fire department building in Bowie sustained siding damage. Numerous trees were downed as well.[7]
EF2 Zwolle to N of Many Sabine LA 31°37′12″N 93°41′42″W / 31.6199°N 93.6951°W / 31.6199; -93.6951 (Zwolle (April 27, EF2)) 0527 – 0543 17.45 mi (28.08 km) 300 yd (270 m) $1,000,000
A 200-foot-high (61 m) communication tower was bent to the ground, two homes and a shed were destroyed, several other homes sustained roof damage (a few of which had their roofs peeled back), and several trees were downed.[7]
EF0 Cary Sharkey MS 32°46′44″N 90°56′17″W / 32.7788°N 90.9380°W / 32.7788; -90.9380 (Cary (Apr. 27, EF0)) 0535 – 0537 2.24 mi (3.60 km) 100 yd (91 m) $15,000
A couple of homes had shingles torn off, a tractor shed lost a large section of tin roofing, and a few trees and large tree limbs were downed in and just south of Cary.[7]
EF1 NE of Many to E of Robeline Sabine, Natchitoches LA 31°37′01″N 93°24′22″W / 31.6170°N 93.4060°W / 31.6170; -93.4060 (Many (April 27, EF1)) 0542 – 0550 12.66 mi (20.37 km) 880 yd (800 m) $2,000,000
A multiple-vortex tornado damaged many homes and tossed/flipped carports in Natchitoches Parish. Many trees were downed as well, with several falling on homes and cars.[7]
EF2 W of Sunflower to ENE of Doddsville Sunflower MS 33°32′19″N 90°34′58″W / 33.5387°N 90.5828°W / 33.5387; -90.5828 (Sunflower (Apr. 27, EF2)) 0543 – 0601 11.82 mi (19.02 km) 440 yd (400 m) $300,000
One mobile home was destroyed, with its frame being wrapped around a tree, several other mobile homes were damaged (either by falling trees or directly from the wind), a store in a mobile home-like structure was destroyed, several homes sustained major roof damage, numerous outbuildings and barns damaged or destroyed, numerous trees were blown down, and 15 power poles were snapped. A 100-foot (30 m) antenna was bent over and a second was knocked down as well. Three people were injured.[7]
EF2 NW of Flora to SSW of Atlanta Natchitoches, Winn LA 31°37′01″N 93°07′08″W / 31.6170°N 93.1190°W / 31.6170; -93.1190 (Flora (April 27, EF2)) 0556 – 0614 25.13 mi (40.44 km) 880 yd (800 m) $300,000
Trees and power lines were downed in Natchitoches Parish, with several trees falling into and damaging a brick home and a mobile home. Across the Red River in Winn Parish, hundreds of trees and several power poles were snapped and several homes were severely damaged, with a trailer/mobile home being flipped and destroyed.[7]
EF1 N of Yazoo City Yazoo, Holmes MS 32°54′16″N 90°24′49″W / 32.9045°N 90.4135°W / 32.9045; -90.4135 (Yazoo City (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0612 – 0624 9.66 mi (15.55 km) 250 yd (230 m) $270,000
One home sustained roof damage, and another received damage to its front porch. Many trees were downed as well before tornado dissipated over the Hillside National Wildlife Refuge.[7]
EF1 E of Minter City to NE of Charleston Tallahatchie, Leflore MS 33°44′27″N 90°14′37″W / 33.7408°N 90.2436°W / 33.7408; -90.2436 (Minter City (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0615 – 0646 27.71 mi (44.59 km) 50 yd (46 m) $80,000
A portion of the roof was ripped off both a mobile home and a building, several homes sustained shingle damage, a fence was also blown over, and many trees were downed. The tornado crossed the Tallahatchie/Leflore county line twice and lifted northwest of Oakland, just before entering Yalobusha County.[7]
EF1 Sidon to SE of Rising Sun Leflore MS 33°24′18″N 90°12′37″W / 33.4051°N 90.2104°W / 33.4051; -90.2104 (Sidon (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0624 – 0627 3.21 mi (5.17 km) 100 yd (91 m) $50,000
Many trees were downed in Sidon, several of which landed on a few homes and vehicles, and a mobile home was damaged, having its cover torn off.[7]
EF0 Southern Tullos to NNW of Summerville La Salle LA 31°48′43″N 92°19′41″W / 31.8120°N 92.3280°W / 31.8120; -92.3280 (Tullos (Apr. 27, EF0)) 0636 – 0645 7.98 mi (12.84 km) 100 yd (91 m) $40,000
An old building was destroyed in Tullos, with a collapsed wall and a caved-in roof, and many trees were downed.[7]
EF2 ESE of Lexington to SW of West Holmes MS 33°04′17″N 89°58′46″W / 33.0713°N 89.9795°W / 33.0713; -89.9795 (Lexington (Apr. 27, EF2)) 0640 – 0650 12.35 mi (19.88 km) 1,760 yd (1,610 m) $500,000
Many trees and several power poles were snapped and a barn sustained roof damage.[7]
EF3 SW of Lexington to S of Vaiden Holmes, Carroll MS 33°05′16″N 90°04′39″W / 33.0877°N 90.0775°W / 33.0877; -90.0775 (Lexington (Apr. 27, EF3)) 0640 – 0706 23 mi (37 km) 1,760 yd (1,610 m) $1,300,000
A couple of mobile homes sustained significant damage, a home and a business sustained roof damage, and hundreds of trees and many power poles were snapped, including three thick wooden high-tension poles, which garnered the EF3 rating. This tornado merged with the 0659 UTC tornado near Beatty.[7]
EF0 N of Durant Holmes MS 33°06′32″N 89°51′49″W / 33.1089°N 89.8637°W / 33.1089; -89.8637 (Durant (Apr. 27, EF0)) 0651 – 0652 1.7 mi (2.7 km) 50 yd (46 m) $25,000
The eastward facing half of a storage shelter was damaged and half of the sheet metal roof was peeled off, with debris being thrown about 25 yards (23 m) into a field. A few trees and tree limbs were knocked down as well. [7]
EF2 WSW of Sallis to SSW of Poplar Creek Attala, Montgomery MS 33°00′21″N 89°48′06″W / 33.0057°N 89.8017°W / 33.0057; -89.8017 (Sallis (Apr. 27, EF2)) 0651 – 0711 23.01 mi (37.03 km) 860 yd (790 m) $803,000
A mobile home and shed were destroyed, one home was pushed off of its block foundation, another home lost part of its roof, a tin roof was torn off of a building at a church camp, and hundreds of trees and many power poles were downed. The tornado lifted north-northeast of Hesterville as its parent thunderstorm merged with another tornadic thunderstorm that moved into Poplar Creek and produced the 0717 UTC EF2 tornado.[7]
EF2 NW of West to ESE of Vaiden Holmes, Carroll MS 33°13′12″N 89°48′36″W / 33.2200°N 89.8100°W / 33.2200; -89.8100 (West (Apr. 27, EF2)) 0659 – 0712 8.81 mi (14.18 km) 880 yd (800 m) $310,000
Many trees were downed, and a power pole was blown nearly to the ground. This tornado merged with the 0640 UTC EF3 tornado near Beatty.[7]
EF1 SSE of Gore Springs Grenada MS 33°42′11″N 89°37′11″W / 33.7030°N 89.6198°W / 33.7030; -89.6198 (Gore Springs (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0706 – 0708 1.86 mi (2.99 km) 150 yd (140 m) $60,000
A small homemade storage building was destroyed, a second storage building was wrapped around a tree, and three homes sustained roof damage. Several trees were downed along the path.[7]
EF2 W of Poplar Creek to N of French Camp Montgomery, Choctaw MS 33°21′00″N 89°35′07″W / 33.3500°N 89.5853°W / 33.3500; -89.5853 (Poplar Creek (Apr. 27, EF2)) 0717 – 0728 11.68 mi (18.80 km) 1,760 yd (1,610 m) $1,475,000
Thousands of trees were downed, several of which fell onto homes, small barns, sheds, and power lines. One power pole was snapped as well.[7]
EF1 SSE of Ethel Attala MS 33°00′16″N 89°24′10″W / 33.0044°N 89.4027°W / 33.0044; -89.4027 (Zama (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0720 – 0721 0.49 mi (0.79 km) 50 yd (46 m) $25,000
A barn was destroyed, and several trees and large tree limbs were downed northwest of Zama.[7]
EF2 ESE of Stewart Choctaw MS 33°25′00″N 89°26′06″W / 33.4166°N 89.4349°W / 33.4166; -89.4349 (Stewart (Apr. 27, EF2)) 0725 – 0733 6.79 mi (10.93 km) 1,750 yd (1,600 m) $750,000
A few homes and barns sustained significant wind damage and thousands of trees were downed, many of which fell on and caused heavy damage to many other structures. Several power poles were snapped as well. Two people were injured.[7]
EF1 WSW of Louisville Winston MS 33°03′40″N 89°14′53″W / 33.0611°N 89.2480°W / 33.0611; -89.2480 (Louisville (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0729 – 0734 4.2 mi (6.8 km) 150 yd (140 m) $235,000
Numerous trees were downed, one of which fell onto a house. The roof was blown off of a shed as well.[7]
EF3 SW of Eupora to NE of New Wren Choctaw, Webster, Clay, Chickasaw, Monroe MS 33°26′46″N 89°22′09″W / 33.4462°N 89.3691°W / 33.4462; -89.3691 (Eupora (Apr. 27, EF3)) 0729 – 0826 58.74 mi (94.53 km) 1,800 yd (1,600 m) $7,300,000
Numerous mobile homes were severely damaged, several of which were destroyed, numerous homes sustained severe roof damage, with one home being destroyed in Chickasaw County, many barns and sheds were either damaged or destroyed, and a school in Cumberland suffered extensive damage. In Monroe County, 31 homes and businesses were damaged in the New Wren area. Thousands of trees and several power poles were downed along the path. Later in the day, New Wren would be hit by a killer EF3 tornado. 25 people were injured.[7]
EF2 S of Eupora to N of Maben Choctaw, Webster MS 33°30′33″N 89°15′17″W / 33.5092°N 89.2547°W / 33.5092; -89.2547 (Sherwood (Apr. 27, EF2)) 0737 – 0749 13.33 mi (21.45 km) 1,320 yd (1,210 m) $1,205,000
1 death – Numerous homes and mobile homes sustained extensive roof and structural damage, numerous sheds and barns were heavily damaged, and a gas station in Sapa was severely damaged, with its canopy being carried away. Thousands of trees were downed and several power poles were snapped as well. The fatality occurred when a tree fell on a mobile home just west of Mathiston in southeastern Webster County. Five other people were injured.[7]
EF1 NE of Louisville Winston MS 33°10′13″N 89°01′05″W / 33.1702°N 89.0181°W / 33.1702; -89.0181 (Louisville (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0747 – 0757 7.35 mi (11.83 km) 200 yd (180 m) $260,000
Numerous trees were downed, one of which fell onto a house, causing significant roof damage. At least two outbuildings were severely damaged as well.[7]
EF1 N of Brooksville Noxubee, Lowndes MS 33°15′32″N 88°35′14″W / 33.2588°N 88.5872°W / 33.2588; -88.5872 (Brooksville (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0820 – 0829 6.24 mi (10.04 km) 150 yd (140 m) $300,000
A grain bin was knocked over, and a couple of farm buildings and a home sustained minor roof damage. Numerous trees were downed along the path as well.[7]
EF2 SW of Belmont to E of Dennis Tishomingo MS 34°28′06″N 88°16′51″W / 34.4683°N 88.2808°W / 34.4683; -88.2808 (Belmont (Apr. 27, EF2)) 0843 – 0854 9.28 mi (14.93 km) 150 yd (140 m) $500,000
This tornado damaged or destroyed 30 homes and a few apartments while also destroying two businesses in Belmont. Belmont's maintenance yard was severely damaged, and a large metal storage building was destroyed as well. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with one tree falling on a vehicle and trapping the driver, resulting in minor injuries.[7]
EF1 NNE of Waterloo, AL to W of Cypress Inn, TN Lauderdale (AL), Wayne (TN) AL, TN 34°56′26″N 88°03′23″W / 34.9406°N 88.0564°W / 34.9406; -88.0564 (Waterloo (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0901 – 0912 13.49 mi (21.71 km) 200 yd (180 m) >$1,000
Initially, numerous trees were downed and two boat docks were damaged. Three homes sustained mostly minor roof, window, and garage damage, however one of the homes had a portion of its garage picked up and thrown over the house and about 75 yards (69 m) away, and a brick was thrown through the home's back window. More trees were downed as the tornado moved northeast, with some falling onto three homes, and a building along Alabama State Highway 20 had three awnings blown off, one of which was blown all the way across the highway. The tornado then crossed into Wayne County, downing a large swath of trees in a wooded area almost immediately after crossing the state line, just to the east of Tennessee State Highway 69, before dissipating into a larger downburst. Some information for this tornado differs from the NCEI database due to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[7][32]
EF2 Wahalak, MS to E of Aliceville, AL Kemper (MS), Noxubee (MS), Pickens (AL) MS, AL 32°54′27″N 88°31′53″W / 32.9076°N 88.5313°W / 32.9076; -88.5313 (Wahalak (Apr. 27, EF2)) 0903 – 0935 35.16 mi (56.58 km) 1,410 yd (1,290 m) $3,660,000
The tornado touched down in the small community of Wahalak along U.S. Highway 45, downing trees before quickly moving into Noxubee County. It moved across the Noxubee River and into the Cooksville community, where hundreds of trees were and several power lines were downed, part of the roof was taken off a church, and windows were blown out of a house. A few more homes sustained minor damage and many trees and several power lines were downed as the tornado continued moving northeast and into Alabama. As it moved into Dancy, a barn and two small silos were destroyed, a shed and a farm irrigation system were damaged, and more trees were downed before the tornado dissipated.[7]
EF1 N of Smithsonia Lauderdale AL 34°48′29″N 87°52′41″W / 34.8080°N 87.8780°W / 34.8080; -87.8780 (Smithsonia (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0919 – 0923 1.82 mi (2.93 km) 100 yd (91 m) Unknown
The front end of a church was shifted 4 inches (10 cm), the metal trusses in the roof were twisted, and much of the siding from the front of the church was ripped off. A home near the church sustained exterior damage, consisting of windows being broken, siding being ripped off and thrown approximately 300 yards (270 m) into a field, and numerous twigs and sticks being driven into the walls. Also, insulation from the attic was sucked into the garage, and the water heater was imploded. A 28-foot (8.5 m) travel trailer at the home was picked up, flipped over, and moved approximately 10 feet (3.0 m). Elsewhere, one large storage shed was demolished, while another sustained moderate damage. Numerous trees were downed along the path. One person was injured by broken glass when the tornado struck his vehicle.[7]
EF1 NW of Cypress Inn Wayne TN 35°02′52″N 87°51′04″W / 35.0479°N 87.8510°W / 35.0479; -87.8510 (Cypress Inn (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0919 – ? 6.16 mi (9.91 km) 200 yd (180 m) $25,000
Thousands of trees were downed, and a few outbuildings were damaged before the tornado dissipated into a large downburst. This tornado was listed as thunderstorm wind damage prior to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[32]
EF2 NW of Carrollton to SE of Palmetto Pickens AL 33°18′03″N 88°08′59″W / 33.3007°N 88.1496°W / 33.3007; -88.1496 (Reform (Apr. 27, EF2)) 0927 – 0942 14.36 mi (23.11 km) 1,232 yd (1,127 m) $1,800,000
A home sustained minor wall damage and significant roof damage, at least two outbuildings sustained significant roof damage, and thousands of trees were downed as the tornado passed near Reform.[7]
EF3 SSE of Gordo to ENE of Samantha Pickens, Tuscaloosa AL 33°14′41″N 87°52′54″W / 33.2448°N 87.8817°W / 33.2448; -87.8817 (Holman (Apr. 27, EF3)) 0941 – 1002 22.46 mi (36.15 km) 704 yd (644 m) $741,000
This strong tornado downed many trees in Pickens County before crossing into Tuscaloosa County, passing near Holman. The roof of a home was removed and tossed at least 200 yards (180 m), three outbuildings were either heavily damaged or destroyed, and a 3,500-pound (1,600 kg) trailer was thrown about 100 yards (91 m). Thousands of trees were downed, causing damage to many homes.[3][7]
EF1 NW of Ethridge to E of Summertown Lawrence, Maury TN 35°21′56″N 87°21′42″W / 35.3655°N 87.3616°W / 35.3655; -87.3616 (Summertown (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0950 – ? 9.46 mi (15.22 km) 300 yd (270 m) $86,000
Hundreds of trees were snapped, and several homes and other structures were damaged. One person sustained minor injuries when part of his home collapsed. Some information for this tornado differs from the NCEI database due to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[7][32]
EF1 Berry Fayette AL 33°37′57″N 87°38′56″W / 33.6325°N 87.6488°W / 33.6325; -87.6488 (Berry (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1003 – 1011 7.28 mi (11.72 km) 176 yd (161 m) $1,400,000
The tornado touched down southwest of Berry and moved through the downtown area, where numerous businesses and homes sustained roof and wall damage. Several barns were damaged and many trees were downed before the tornado lifted northeast of Berry. Four people were injured.[7]
EF3 SE of Cottondale to SW of McCalla Tuscaloosa, Jefferson AL 33°09′47″N 87°22′18″W / 33.1630°N 87.3716°W / 33.1630; -87.3716 (Coaling (Apr. 27, EF3)) 1017 – 1035 20.26 mi (32.61 km) 200 yd (180 m) $9,280,000
A strong tornado touched down just west of Coaling, where over a dozen homes were either heavily damaged or completely destroyed, including a poorly constructed home that was completely leveled. A building at a Mercedes plant sustained roof damage, and numerous trees and light poles were downed as well.[7]
EF3 SSW of Parrish to NNE of Cordova Walker AL 33°35′52″N 87°19′40″W / 33.5979°N 87.3278°W / 33.5979; -87.3278 (Parrish (Apr. 27, EF3)) 1018 – 1036 18.9 mi (30.4 km) 375 yd (343 m) $13,400,000
Three single-wide manufactured homes were completely destroyed, an unanchored frame home was swept clean from its foundation, and several other homes and other structures were damaged. In downtown Cordova, brick buildings sustained significant roof and parapet damage. Many trees were downed along the path. Twenty people were injured. The same area was hit by an EF4 tornado that afternoon, which caused EF3-strength damage in Cordova itself.[7]
EF0 NW of LaGuardo Wilson TN 36°18′22″N 86°30′03″W / 36.3061°N 86.5008°W / 36.3061; -86.5008 (LaGuardo (Apr. 27, EF0)) 1023 – ~1030 3 mi (4.8 km) 50 yd (46 m) $20,000
Numerous trees were downed, and the roof was blown off the main dining hall at the Boxwell Scout Reservation. This tornado was listed as thunderstorm wind damage prior to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[32]
EF1 NNW of Chapel Hill to SE of Eagleville Marshall, Rutherford, Bedford TN 35°40′11″N 86°43′43″W / 35.6696°N 86.7286°W / 35.6696; -86.7286 (Chapel Hill (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1034 – 1043 7.27 mi (11.70 km) 150 yd (140 m) $152,000
Hundreds of trees and several power lines were downed, and numerous homes sustained roof and siding damage as the tornado crossed from Marshall County to Rutherford to Bedford and back to Rutherford. Some information for this tornado differs from the NCEI database due to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[7][32]
EF0 SSW of Bethpage Sumner TN 36°26′42″N 86°21′43″W / 36.4451°N 86.3619°W / 36.4451; -86.3619 (Bethpage (Apr. 27, EF0)) 1035 – ~1040 3.7 mi (6.0 km) 100 yd (91 m) $25,000
A few homes sustained roof and exterior damage, and dozens of trees were downed along the path. This tornado was listed as thunderstorm wind damage prior to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[32]
EF2 SE of Taft to S of Lynchburg Lincoln, Moore TN 35°00′08″N 86°41′53″W / 35.0022°N 86.6981°W / 35.0022; -86.6981 (Taft (Apr. 27, EF2)) 1038 – 1106 25.95 mi (41.76 km) 400 yd (370 m) Unknown
Many homes sustained minor structural damage, as well as shingle loss, carports were damaged, and an anchored mobile home was picked up and rolled. Hundreds of trees were downed, with some landing on and causing damage to a mobile home.[7]
EF1 NE of Eagleville to Western Murfreesboro Rutherford TN 35°46′24″N 86°36′05″W / 35.7733°N 86.6014°W / 35.7733; -86.6014 (Eagleville (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1043 – 1053 9.9 mi (15.9 km) 500 yd (460 m) >$141,000
Several homes sustained mostly minor roof and structural damage near Rockvale and in the Country Park subdivision and a neighboring subdivision in the western part of Murfreesboro, south of Highway 96. Hundreds of trees were downed along the path as well. This event was originally two separate tornadoes prior to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[7][32]
EF2 SW of Wilburn to SW of Holly Pond Cullman AL 33°55′03″N 87°02′50″W / 33.9176°N 87.0472°W / 33.9176; -87.0472 (Hanceville (Apr. 27, EF2)) 1048 – 1120 30.32 mi (48.80 km) 880 yd (800 m) Unknown
1 death – A strong, long-tracked tornado struck Hanceville, where several campus buildings at Wallace State Community College sustained damage, mainly consisting of large portions of metal roofing being torn off. Other damage to the campus buildings included windows being blown out of a mid-rise and a high-rise, and eight nearby metal power poles were bent over just above the base. Elsewhere along the path, numerous sheds and chicken houses were either damaged or destroyed, a barn was nearly destroyed, and many trees were downed. To the south of the main track, in downtown Hanceville, strong straight-line winds resulted in partial loss of the roof of the high school gym and heavy damage to several small buildings, in addition to a significant amount of trees being downed.[7]
EF1 ENE of Hoover Shelby, Jefferson AL 33°22′41″N 86°45′03″W / 33.3780°N 86.7509°W / 33.3780; -86.7509 (Hoover (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1050 – 1054 3.39 mi (5.46 km) 100 yd (91 m) $3,715,000
Many trees were downed, damaging homes, apartment buildings, and vehicles, as well as bringing down power lines.[7]
EF2 NE of Warrior Jefferson, Blount AL 33°49′48″N 86°48′04″W / 33.8300°N 86.8012°W / 33.8300; -86.8012 (Warrior/Mountain Woods Lake (Apr. 27, EF2)) 1053 – 1057 3.23 mi (5.20 km) 200 yd (180 m) $9,300,000
In Jefferson County and near the county line, an outbuilding was destroyed and dozens of trees were downed, resulting in damage to several homes. Moving northeast into Blount County, the tornado strengthened and moved along the western edge of Mountain Woods Lake, where three homes were destroyed and twenty to twenty-five homes were damaged. Multiple boat docks and garages were either damaged or destroyed, and hundreds more trees were downed. Three people were injured in one of the destroyed homes.[7]
EF2 WSW of Cahaba Heights to SW of Leeds Jefferson AL 33°26′12″N 86°45′44″W / 33.4367°N 86.7622°W / 33.4367; -86.7622 (Cahaba Heights (Apr. 27, EF2)) 1054 – 1100 7.76 mi (12.49 km) 200 yd (180 m) $18,000,000
This tornado moved through the Cahaba Heights neighborhood, knocking down many trees, several of which caused significant damage to numerous homes. Businesses and other buildings sustained damage as well before the tornado lifted just south-southwest of Barber Motorsports Park. Twenty people were injured, and one indirect fatality occurred in the area when a tree fell on a man during clean-up efforts.[7]
EF0 Northern Murfreesboro Rutherford TN 35°52′42″N 86°26′25″W / 35.8783°N 86.4402°W / 35.8783; -86.4402 (Murfreesboro (Apr. 27, EF0)) 1054 – ? 4.6 mi (7.4 km) 100 yd (91 m) Unknown
The tornado touched down in the Stones River National Battlefield before crossing through several neighborhoods, causing roof and siding damage to numerous houses. Several fences were blown down, and trees and power lines were downed as well. This tornado was listed as thunderstorm wind damage prior to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[32]
EF1 NE of Blountsville to E of Red Hill Blount, Marshall AL 34°05′22″N 86°32′03″W / 34.0894°N 86.5342°W / 34.0894; -86.5342 (Liberty (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1112 – 1126 14.83 mi (23.87 km) 200 yd (180 m) $41,500
Hundreds of trees were downed, some of which caused damage to several homes. Several outbuildings and barns were destroyed, and two chicken houses sustained minor roof damage as well.[7]
EF2 S of Normandy Moore, Bedford, Coffee TN 35°24′00″N 86°16′26″W / 35.4000°N 86.2739°W / 35.4000; -86.2739 (Cumberland Springs/Normandy (Apr. 27, EF2)) 1113 – 1116 4.17 mi (6.71 km) 100 yd (91 m) >$43,000
At least one mobile home was destroyed, several others were rolled off of their foundations, a church was damaged, and hundreds of trees were downed. A 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee indicated that the tornado continued into Coffee County prior to dissipating.[7][32]
EF0 S of Watertown Wilson TN 36°02′42″N 86°10′48″W / 36.0450°N 86.1799°W / 36.0450; -86.1799 (Watertown (Apr. 27, EF0)) 1113 – ? 4.5 mi (7.2 km) 100 yd (91 m) ~$50,000
Several homes sustained minor roof damage, a barn was destroyed, and dozens of trees were downed. This tornado was listed as thunderstorm wind damage prior to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[32]
EF2 SE of Branchville to E of Odenville St. Clair AL 33°38′50″N 86°24′55″W / 33.6473°N 86.4153°W / 33.6473; -86.4153 (Branchville (Apr. 27, EF2)) 1116 – 1119 3.84 mi (6.18 km) 200 yd (180 m) $865,000
Two multi-story brick homes sustained significant damage, one of which lost a large portion of its roof deck material, a garage was shifted off of its foundation (with the roof remaining intact and crushing the rest of the structure), and a few trees were downed. Five people were injured.[7]
EF1 W of Red Hill to Guntersville Cullman, Marshall AL 34°15′35″N 86°27′36″W / 34.2596°N 86.4599°W / 34.2596; -86.4599 (Red Hill (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1120 – 1140 11.04 mi (17.77 km) 75 yd (69 m) Unknown
One mobile home was rolled several times before hitting a tree and falling back on its side with its frame bent and its roof badly damaged, a second mobile home was blown several feet from its original location, and an unanchored outbuilding was rolled several times. Two chicken houses were destroyed, with a third sustaining major damage, and several barns were damaged, one or two of which were completely destroyed. Other mobile homes sustained minor damage to the roofs and flashing underneath, and many trees were downed before the tornado lifted near the intersection of U.S. Highway 431 and Highway 69 in Guntersville.[7]
EF0 New Middleton to N of Gordonsville Smith TN 36°10′31″N 86°00′24″W / 36.1752°N 86.0066°W / 36.1752; -86.0066 (New Middleton (Apr. 27, EF0)) 1124 – 1127 3.43 mi (5.52 km) 50 yd (46 m) $16,000
This weak tornado touched down near Highway 141, crossed Interstate 40, and lifted after crossing Highway 53. Hundreds of trees were downed, a few homes suffered roof damage, and a gas station sustained minor damage.[7][32]
EF1 Red Hill to S of Warrenton Marshall AL 34°15′17″N 86°25′51″W / 34.2548°N 86.4307°W / 34.2548; -86.4307 (Arab (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1124 – 1134 6.37 mi (10.25 km) 100 yd (91 m) Unknown
Several chicken houses sustained significant roof damage, and numerous large hardwood trees were downed.[7]
EF0 N of Red Boiling Springs, TN to E of Gamaliel, KY Macon (TN), Clay (TN), Allen (KY) TN, KY 36°35′26″N 85°50′03″W / 36.5906°N 85.8341°W / 36.5906; -85.8341 (Red Boiling Springs (Apr. 27, EF0)) 1129 – ? 5.96 mi (9.59 km) 100 yd (91 m) Unknown
In Macon County, at least four barns and outbuildings were destroyed, two more barns were damaged, and two cinder-block buildings lost part of their roofs. The tornado clipped northwest corner of Clay County before moving into Allen County, were several more barns and outbuildings were destroyed before the tornado lifted. Hundreds of trees were downed along the path through all three counties. This tornado was not listed in the NCEI database prior to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[32]
EF1 SSW of Guntersville Marshall AL 34°15′19″N 86°20′57″W / 34.2554°N 86.3491°W / 34.2554; -86.3491 (Hyatt (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1130 – 1140 3.39 mi (5.46 km) 100 yd (91 m) Unknown
This tornado, which moved parallel to Highway 79 on the east side, impacted a church, where it tore away the steeple and threw it about 100 feet (30 m) and also removed porch columns. The wooden front porch of a nearby house was removed and thrown 100 feet (30 m) behind the house, and large tree branches fell onto the roof, causing damage. Many trees were downed along the path as well.[7]
EF1 W of Albertville to SE of Guntersville Marshall AL 34°15′27″N 86°18′32″W / 34.2575°N 86.3088°W / 34.2575; -86.3088 (High Point (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1130 – 1140 5.69 mi (9.16 km) 50 yd (46 m) Unknown
Several barns were destroyed, numerous outbuildings had significant portions of their tin roofing peeled off, and many trees were downed, a few of which fell on and caused damage to homes. Several power poles were snapped along the path as well.[7]
EF1 W of Albertville Marshall AL 34°14′55″N 86°15′30″W / 34.2486°N 86.2582°W / 34.2486; -86.2582 (Albertville (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1130 – 1140 4.58 mi (7.37 km) 50 yd (46 m) Unknown
This tornado tracked just east of the previous tornado, destroying a chicken house and causing roof and siding loss to several others. Many trees were downed as well, some of which fell onto several houses.[7]
EF2 W of Warrenton to N of Grove Oak Marshall, DeKalb AL 34°21′42″N 86°22′16″W / 34.3616°N 86.3712°W / 34.3616; -86.3712 (Guntersville Lake (Apr. 27, EF2)) 1130 – 1155 19.97 mi (32.14 km) 880 yd (800 m) Unknown
The tornado touched down along Highway 69, downing numerous trees and removing shingles from several homes before moving across Lake Guntersville. It crossed U.S. Highway 431 and struck Buck Island, where numerous homes sustained minor roof damage, several piers and sheds were destroyed, many trees were downed, and several power poles were snapped at their bases. The tornado then crossed another portion of the lake before moving through the northern part of Lake Guntersville State Park at EF2 intensity, downing hundreds of trees, damaging several RV campers at the camp grounds, and causing minor roof damage at the camp lodge. As the tornado continued northeast, a mobile home, a barn, and a shed were destroyed, a second mobile home was rolled over, and hundreds more trees were downed. It then crossed into DeKalb County, downing several more trees before dissipating just south of Buck's Pocket State Park.[7]
EF0 E of Carthage to NW of Granville Smith, Jackson TN 36°16′06″N 85°54′04″W / 36.2683°N 85.9011°W / 36.2683; -85.9011 (Cordell Hull Lake (Apr. 27, EF0)) 1131 – ? 6.72 mi (10.81 km) 200 yd (180 m) Unknown
The tornado touched down on Cordell Hull Lake, moving across McClure Bend and Sullivan Bend and into Jackson County on Brooks Bend, destroying an old barn and downing dozens of trees along the path. This tornado was not listed in the NCEI database prior to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[32]
EF1 Greensburg to N of Bluff Boom Green KY 37°15′30″N 85°30′13″W / 37.2583°N 85.5036°W / 37.2583; -85.5036 (Greensburg (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1132 – 1135 3.14 mi (5.05 km) 150 yd (140 m) Unknown
This tornado touched down along U.S. Highway 68 just north of the Green River in Greensburg, where numerous homes sustained window and chimney damage. A brick building sustained both exterior and interior damage at the industrial park in Greensburg, and two barns were destroyed and a mobile home sustained significant damage northeast of town just before the tornado dissipated.[7]
EF1 SW of Guntersville Marshall AL 34°16′47″N 86°23′37″W / 34.2798°N 86.3935°W / 34.2798; -86.3935 (Browns Valley (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1135 – 1140 4.93 mi (7.93 km) 100 yd (91 m) Unknown
A house sustained significant roof loss, and many trees were downed.[7]
EF1 S of Grant Marshall AL 34°29′24″N 86°15′41″W / 34.4901°N 86.2613°W / 34.4901; -86.2613 (Grant Mountain (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1135 – 1140 0.32 mi (510 m) 50 yd (46 m) $10,000
A brief tornado downed several trees and caused minor roof damage to a home.[7]
EF0 SW of Whitleyville Jackson TN 36°21′54″N 85°44′45″W / 36.3649°N 85.7459°W / 36.3649; -85.7459 (Whitleyville (Apr. 27, EF0)) 1139 – ? 4.74 mi (7.63 km) 100 yd (91 m) Unknown
Dozens of trees were blown down along the path. This tornado was not listed in the NCEI database prior to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[32]
EF0 S of Summitville Coffee TN 35°31′36″N 85°59′51″W / 35.5267°N 85.9974°W / 35.5267; -85.9974 (Summitville (Apr. 27, EF0)) 1139 – ? 4.86 mi (7.82 km) 50 yd (46 m) $10,000
A brief tornado northeast of Manchester caused minor damage.[7][32]
EF1 WSW of Whitleyville to SW of Celina Jackson, Clay TN 36°24′17″N 85°46′48″W / 36.4047°N 85.7801°W / 36.4047; -85.7801 (Whitleyville (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1141 – 1151 9.97 mi (16.05 km) 500 yd (460 m) $45,000
Thousands of trees were downed along the path, which crossed Highway 56 and Highway 135 before ending near Highway 53 and the Cumberland River in far southern Clay County. Some information for this tornado differs from the NCEI database due to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[7][32]
EF0 NNE of Guntersville Marshall AL 34°25′21″N 86°17′04″W / 34.4226°N 86.2845°W / 34.4226; -86.2845 (Columbus City (Apr. 27, EF0)) 1143 – 1145 2.76 mi (4.44 km) 75 yd (69 m) $0
Numerous trees were downed.[7]
EF1 Lake Guntersville State Park Marshall AL 34°22′30″N 86°12′02″W / 34.3750°N 86.2005°W / 34.3750; -86.2005 (Lake Guntersville S.P./Martling (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1145 – 1149 4.83 mi (7.77 km) 200 yd (180 m) Unknown
The tornado moved roughly along Highway 227, downing many trees, including a few large pine trees, near the entrance and golf course at Lake Guntersville State Park. More trees were downed to the northeast before the tornado dissipated.[7]
EF1 SW of Joe Starnes Field to N of Lake Guntersville State Park Marshall AL 34°23′01″N 86°17′49″W / 34.3836°N 86.2970°W / 34.3836; -86.2970 (Joe Starnes Field (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1145 – 1151 6.89 mi (11.09 km) 300 yd (270 m) Unknown
The tornado touched down over Lake Guntersville, northeast of the city of Guntersville, and moved on land to the northeast, where a canopy was collapsed at a marina, and trees were downed at Joe Starnes Field and across the north side of Buck Island. After crossing Lake Guntersville again, more trees were downed before the tornado lifted.[7]
EF1 SE of Morrison to SE of McMinnville Warren TN 35°34′03″N 85°52′40″W / 35.5676°N 85.8777°W / 35.5676; -85.8777 (Viola (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1147 – 1200 12.3 mi (19.8 km) 100 yd (91 m) $121,000
Trees were downed along a path beginning at Highway 287 northwest of Viola and following Highway 108 to the northeast, passing just south of McMinnville. A mobile home was overturned and destroyed, and many trees and several power lines were blown down, with scattered tree damage up and down both sides of 1,000-foot (300 m) Ben Lomond Mountain. Two people were injured in the overturned mobile home. Some information for this tornado differs from the NCEI database due to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[7][32]
EF1 ESE of Grant Marshall AL 34°30′06″N 86°11′28″W / 34.5018°N 86.1911°W / 34.5018; -86.1911 (Pine Island (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1149 – 1152 1.55 mi (2.49 km) 100 yd (91 m) Unknown
A brief tornado skipped northeast along Highway 79, downing many trees, with several of them falling on and causing damage to numerous homes on Pine Island and Preston Island along the shore of Lake Guntersville.[7]
EF1 ESE of Section to E of Higdon Jackson, DeKalb AL 34°34′25″N 85°58′04″W / 34.5735°N 85.9678°W / 34.5735; -85.9678 (Section (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1158 – 1236 27.85 mi (44.82 km) 300 yd (270 m) Unknown
1 death – A weak, but long-tracked tornado touched down near Section and tracked roughly along Highway 71 through Dutton, just south of Pisgah, and into DeKalb County south of Higdon, where it lifted shortly thereafter. Many trees were downed, which brought down power lines and knocked out power, and a mobile home was destroyed. The fatality occurred in the Pisgah area. A violent EF4 tornado struck the same area later that day, making the path of this tornado hard to distinguish from that tornado's path. Several eyewitness accounts of the morning damage assisted the storm surveyors in separating the two paths.[7]
EF1 NW of Vernon to NE of Judio Monroe, Cumberland KY 36°38′22″N 85°30′55″W / 36.6394°N 85.5153°W / 36.6394; -85.5153 (Vernon (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1202 – 1206 5.94 mi (9.56 km) 550 yd (500 m) Unknown
Two large barns and several outbuildings were destroyed, a few homes sustained minor structural damage, and hundreds of hardwood trees were downed, with a few landing on houses and causing roof damage.[6][7]
EF2 NW of Henagar to NE of Rosalie DeKalb, Jackson AL 34°38′14″N 85°46′09″W / 34.6372°N 85.7691°W / 34.6372; -85.7691 (Henagar (Apr. 27, EF2)) 1210 – 1218 5.75 mi (9.25 km) 200 yd (180 m) >$30,000
At least three barns and a shed were destroyed, the west end of a well-constructed home was collapsed, and many trees were downed.[6][7]
EF0 NW of Rickman Overton TN 36°15′45″N 85°24′08″W / 36.2625°N 85.4023°W / 36.2625; -85.4023 (Rickman (Apr. 27, EF0)) 1212 – ? 1.96 mi (3.15 km) 50 yd (46 m) $30,000
Numerous trees were downed on both sides of Highway 111, some of which landed on homes and vehicles. The NCEI database erroneously lists this tornado as occurring in Jackson County.[7][32]
EF1 NNE of Mentone DeKalb AL 34°36′01″N 85°35′01″W / 34.6004°N 85.5835°W / 34.6004; -85.5835 (Mentone (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1218 – 1222 4.05 mi (6.52 km) 50 yd (46 m) Unknown
Numerous trees were downed, and a home sustained partial roof loss.[6][7]
EF1 SW of Trenton to W of Hooker Dade GA 34°51′31″N 85°31′56″W / 34.8586°N 85.5323°W / 34.8586; -85.5323 (Trenton (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1240 – 1248 9.9 mi (15.9 km) 100 yd (91 m) $1,000,000
Several homes, a bank building, and an elementary school sustained minor damage in Trenton, and dozens of trees were downed along the path. The tornado lifted just before reaching the Tennessee border.[6][7]
EF0 SW of Clarkrange Fentress TN 36°08′58″N 85°05′53″W / 36.1495°N 85.0981°W / 36.1495; -85.0981 (Clarkrange (Apr. 27, EF0)) 1243 0.42 mi (680 m) 50 yd (46 m) Unknown
A brief tornado near Highway 62, just east of the Putnam County line, downed several trees and caused minor structural damage. This tornado was listed as thunderstorm wind damage prior to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[6][7][32]
EF0 NNW of Crossville Cumberland TN 36°00′03″N 85°06′48″W / 36.0009°N 85.1133°W / 36.0009; -85.1133 (Crossville (Apr. 27, EF0)) 1247 – 1251 5.6 mi (9.0 km) 100 yd (91 m) $30,000
Numerous trees were either snapped or twisted as the tornado touched down near U.S. Highway 70N, crossed Interstate 40, and lifted near U.S. Highway 127.[6][7][32]
EF1 St. Elmo Hamilton TN 34°59′24″N 85°19′59″W / 34.9900°N 85.3330°W / 34.9900; -85.3330 (St. Elmo (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1255 – 1256 0.7 mi (1.1 km) 80 yd (73 m) $100,000
A few homes and businesses were damaged and several trees were downed a block west of Highway 17, just below Lookout Mountain.[6][7]
EF2 Tiftonia Hamilton TN 35°01′12″N 85°22′12″W / 35.0200°N 85.3700°W / 35.0200; -85.3700 (Lookout Mountain (Apr. 27, EF2)) 1255 – 1257 2.3 mi (3.7 km) 500 yd (460 m) $750,000
Several homes and businesses were damaged, and many trees were downed in Lookout Valley.[6][7]
EF1 Red Bank to Hixson Hamilton TN 35°06′36″N 85°17′24″W / 35.1100°N 85.2900°W / 35.1100; -85.2900 (Red Bank (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1256 – 1259 2.5 mi (4.0 km) 250 yd (230 m) $150,000
Several buildings sustained roof and structural damage, and numerous trees and power lines were downed.[6]
EF0 Harrison Hamilton TN 35°06′36″N 85°09′00″W / 35.1100°N 85.1500°W / 35.1100; -85.1500 (Harrison (Apr. 27, EF0)) 1303 – 1305 0.5 mi (0.80 km) 100 yd (91 m) $25,000
Trees and power lines were downed, and a few buildings were damaged.[6][7]
EF1 East Ridge Hamilton TN 34°59′13″N 85°16′16″W / 34.9870°N 85.2710°W / 34.9870; -85.2710 (East Ridge (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1304 – 1308 2.2 mi (3.5 km) 200 yd (180 m) $25,000
Numerous trees were downed through East Ridge.[6]
EF1 S of Birchwood Hamilton TN 35°21′07″N 84°59′46″W / 35.3520°N 84.9960°W / 35.3520; -84.9960 (Birchwood (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1337 – 1338 0.6 mi (0.97 km) 100 yd (91 m) $25,000
Numerous trees were downed.[6]
EF2 N of Hopewell Bradley TN 35°16′48″N 84°55′48″W / 35.2800°N 84.9300°W / 35.2800; -84.9300 (Hopewell (Apr. 27, EF2)) 1345 – 1348 2 mi (3.2 km) 150 yd (140 m) $125,000
Three mobile homes were destroyed and other structures were damaged, and many trees and power lines were downed. One person was injured.[6][7]
EF0 Southeast New Carlisle Clark OH 39°55′22″N 84°01′49″W / 39.9227°N 84.0302°W / 39.9227; -84.0302 (New Carlisle (Apr. 27, EF0)) 1353 – 1354 1.31 mi (2.11 km) 200 yd (180 m) $25,000
The roof was partially lifted off a building at an RV dealership, with two by four roof support beams being driven into the ground, and large debris was blown into a public pool complex. Numerous trees and several power poles were downed as well.[6][7]
EF0 WSW of Athens Limestone AL 34°46′13″N 87°09′07″W / 34.7704°N 87.1520°W / 34.7704; -87.1520 (Athens (Apr. 27, EF0)) 1615 – 1625 7.19 mi (11.57 km) 150 yd (140 m) Unknown
A weak tornado embedded within a larger area of straight-line winds downed numerous large trees and caused roof-awning and gutter damage to some homes, in addition to removing shingles.[6][7]
EF1 NW of Decatur to SSE of Tanner Morgan, Limestone AL 34°38′43″N 87°04′44″W / 34.6452°N 87.0790°W / 34.6452; -87.0790 (Decatur (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1620 – 1630 8.95 mi (14.40 km) 75 yd (69 m) Unknown
The tornado touched down at the Decatur Industrial Park, causing roof damage to an industrial building and snapping numerous hardwood trees 20 feet (6.1 m) from the base. It then caused minor roof damage to another industrial complex before crossing the Tennessee River into Limestone County, where it passed over Pryor Field Regional Airport, causing it to lose power at 1628 UTC, shortly before lifting along Interstate 65. Many trees were snapped along the path, including on the campus of Calhoun Community College.[6][7]
EF0 NW of Tanner Limestone AL 34°43′51″N 87°01′58″W / 34.7307°N 87.0329°W / 34.7307; -87.0329 (Tanner (Apr. 27, EF0)) 1623 – 1628 4.06 mi (6.53 km) 50 yd (46 m) Unknown
A weak tornado touched down west of Tanner and dissipated just north of the community, uprooting trees and causing signage damage near Tanner High School.[6][7]
EF1 French Mill to E of Deposit Limestone, Madison AL 34°45′19″N 86°51′58″W / 34.7554°N 86.8660°W / 34.7554; -86.8660 (French Mill (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1630 – 1705 25.31 mi (40.73 km) 200 yd (180 m) Unknown
Many homes sustained roof and gutter damage, which included shingle loss. Many trees, many of which were large hardwood trees, were either snapped, uprooted, or sheared off, and numerous power poles were snapped.[6][7]
EF1 NNE of Capshaw to SSW of Harvest Limestone, Madison AL 34°47′08″N 86°47′22″W / 34.7855°N 86.7894°W / 34.7855; -86.7894 (Capshaw (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1635 – 1640 3.09 mi (4.97 km) 100 yd (91 m) Unknown
Several homes sustained roof, shingle, and gutter damage, and numerous trees were snapped, several of which were large.[6][7]
EF1 WNW of Normal to SE of Moores Mill Madison AL 34°48′01″N 86°37′21″W / 34.8004°N 86.6226°W / 34.8004; -86.6226 (Normal (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1650 – 1705 7.6 mi (12.2 km) 500 yd (460 m) Unknown
Homes sustained roof and gutter damage, and numerous trees, many of which were hardwood, were either downed or sheared off.[6][7]
EF0 SW of New Market Madison AL 34°51′55″N 86°29′28″W / 34.8653°N 86.4911°W / 34.8653; -86.4911 (New Market (Apr. 27, EF0)) 1655 – 1705 3.51 mi (5.65 km) 100 yd (91 m) $0
A tornado embedded in a larger area of straight-line winds either knocked down or sheared off the top half of numerous hardwood trees near Buckhorn High School.[6][7]
EF1 SW of Haletown Marion TN 34°59′04″N 85°36′00″W / 34.9845°N 85.6000°W / 34.9845; -85.6000 (Haletown (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1826 – 1829 2.2 mi (3.5 km) 80 yd (73 m) $25,000
Numerous trees were downed near Highway 156.[6][7]
EF1 NE of Dunlap Sequatchie, Bledsoe TN 35°23′43″N 85°21′59″W / 35.3952°N 85.3665°W / 35.3952; -85.3665 (Dunlap (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1826 – 1832 4.9 mi (7.9 km) 80 yd (73 m) $150,000
Several roofs were damaged and numerous trees were downed.[6][7]
EF3 ESE of Springdale to WNW of Denmark Lafayette MS 34°12′30″N 89°33′55″W / 34.2084°N 89.5653°W / 34.2084; -89.5653 (Springdale (Apr. 27, EF3)) 1836 – 1852 13.57 mi (21.84 km) 440 yd (400 m) $1,500,000
A strong tornado to the south and southeast of Oxford either damaged or destroyed a number of site-built homes and mobile homes and downed numerous trees and power lines were downed as well. Eight people were injured.[6][7]
EF1 SW of Collegedale to Northern Cleveland Hamilton, Bradley TN 35°02′24″N 85°04′12″W / 35.0400°N 85.0700°W / 35.0400; -85.0700 (Collegedale (Apr. 27, EF1)) 1902 – 1918 17 mi (27 km) 120 yd (110 m) $125,000
1 death – Several homes sustained minor to moderate roof damage and numerous trees were downed. The fatality occurred in Bradley County in a vehicle that was impacted by debris.[6][7]
EF0 SE of Hopewell Bradley TN 35°12′36″N 84°54′00″W / 35.2100°N 84.9000°W / 35.2100; -84.9000 (Hopewell (Apr. 27, EF0)) 1915 – 1917 1.78 mi (2.86 km) 50 yd (46 m) $15,000
Several trees were downed.[6][7]
EF0 S of Dumas Union MS 34°35′28″N 88°49′56″W / 34.5912°N 88.8323°W / 34.5912; -88.8323 (Pleasant Ridge (Apr. 27, EF0)) 1928 – 1929 0.4 mi (640 m) 25 yd (23 m) $10,000
A brief tornado touched down near the Union/Tippah county line along Mississippi Highway 370 north of Pleasant Ridge and moved northeast, downing numerous trees.[6][7]
F0 Fergus Wellington ON 43°42′36″N 80°22′48″W / 43.7100°N 80.3800°W / 43.7100; -80.3800 (Fergus (Apr. 27, F0)) 1930 Unknown Unknown Unknown
Local buildings sustained minor damage, and many trees were downed. The tornado was embedded in a squall line.[33][34]
EF5 Northern Philadelphia to SE of Mashulaville Neshoba, Kemper, Winston, Noxubee MS 32°47′57″N 89°06′32″W / 32.7992°N 89.1088°W / 32.7992; -89.1088 (Philadelphia (April 27, EF5)) 1930 – 2000 28.28 mi (45.51 km) 900 yd (820 m) $1,100,000
3 deathsSee article on this tornado – At least eight people were injured.[6][7]
EF0 Cleveland to ESE of Hopewell Bradley TN 35°10′12″N 84°53′52″W / 35.1700°N 84.8977°W / 35.1700; -84.8977 (Cleveland (Apr. 27, EF0)) 1936 – 1939 2 mi (3.2 km) 150 yd (140 m) $50,000
The tornado moved from just west of downtown Cleveland to east-southeast of Hopewell, knocking down trees and causing slight damage to a few structures. The Bradley County EMA office was just brushed by this tornado.[6][7]
EF4 WSW of Good Hope to Cullman to NE of Union Grove Cullman, Morgan, Marshall AL 34°04′33″N 87°00′35″W / 34.0757°N 87.0097°W / 34.0757; -87.0097 (Cullman (Apr. 27, EF4)) 1940 – 2038 46.88 mi (75.45 km) 880 yd (800 m) Unknown
6 deathsSee section on this tornado – At least 48 people were injured.[6][7]
EF3 N of Bellefontaine to NW of Amory Webster, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Monroe MS 33°42′41″N 89°18′59″W / 33.7114°N 89.3164°W / 33.7114; -89.3164 (New Wren (Apr. 27, EF3)) 1948 – 2038 51.45 mi (82.80 km) 1,320 yd (1,210 m) $3,270,000
4 deaths – 187 homes were either destroyed or sustained major damage, 25 mobile homes were destroyed, with 15 more sustaining major damage, and one barn was destroyed. Several other homes and mobile homes sustained minor damage. Hundreds of trees and power lines were downed as well. Areas in and around the communities of Anchor, Houston, and New Wren were especially hard hit. One death occurred in Anchor, two more east of Houston, and the fourth in a vehicle in Monroe County. 25 people were injured.[6][7]
EF0 NE of Rienzi Alcorn MS 34°46′15″N 88°30′53″W / 34.7709°N 88.5147°W / 34.7709; -88.5147 (Rienzi (Apr. 27, EF0)) 1950 – 1956 2.32 mi (3.73 km) 50 yd (46 m) $100,000
A few homes sustained minor damage and numerous trees were downed.[6][7]
EF0 S of Jonesboro Craighead AR 35°44′17″N 90°41′42″W / 35.7381°N 90.6949°W / 35.7381; -90.6949 (Jonesboro (Apr. 27, EF0)) 1955 – 1956 0.26 mi (420 m) 50 yd (46 m) $25,000
An office building sustained roof damage (consisting of the roof being partially blown off), two garage doors on storage units were blown in, a window was blown out of a business, and a chain-link fence was partially downed.[6][7]
EF0 Endville Pontotoc MS 34°19′13″N 88°53′05″W / 34.3202°N 88.8848°W / 34.3202; -88.8848 (Endville (Apr. 27, EF0)) 1959 – 2002 1.02 mi (1.64 km) 75 yd (69 m) $100,000
A couple of homes in Endville sustained minor damage, and numerous trees were downed.[6][7]
EF2 NW of Bay Craighead AR 35°46′12″N 90°36′58″W / 35.7699°N 90.6161°W / 35.7699; -90.6161 (Bay (Apr. 27, EF2)) 2001 – 2002 1.23 mi (1.98 km) 200 yd (180 m) $10,000
A carport awning was lifted up and thrown, and several structures were damaged at the Bay Airport.[6][7]
EF0 NNE of Hopewell Springs Monroe TN 35°32′24″N 84°16′48″W / 35.5400°N 84.2800°W / 35.5400; -84.2800 (Hopewell Springs (Apr. 27, EF0)) 2004 – 2007 2.3 mi (3.7 km) 100 yd (91 m) $15,000
A few trees were downed.[6][7]
EF5 WSW of Hamilton, AL to Tanner, AL to NE of Huntland, TN Marion (AL), Franklin (AL), Lawrence (AL), Morgan (AL), Limestone (AL), Madison (AL), Lincoln (TN), Franklin (TN) AL, TN 34°06′15″N 88°08′52″W / 34.1043°N 88.1479°W / 34.1043; -88.1479 (Hackleburg/Phil Campbell (Apr. 27, EF5)) 2005 – 2240 132 mi (212 km) 2,200 yd (2,000 m) >$1.29 billion
72 deathsSee article on this tornado – At least 145 people were injured.[6][7]
EF1 Bowman Craighead AR 35°48′09″N 90°30′27″W / 35.8025°N 90.5074°W / 35.8025; -90.5074 (Bowman (Apr. 27, EF1)) 2008 – 2010 1.6 mi (2.6 km) 250 yd (230 m) $250,000
Five homes and a business garage were damaged, three mobile homes, two brick homes, and another business garage sustained roof damage, and a storage shed was destroyed. A chain link fence was blown over, and a few trees and tree limbs were downed as well.[6][7]
EF2 NW of Crystal Springs to SSW of Terry Copiah, Hinds MS 32°02′18″N 90°29′30″W / 32.0382°N 90.4918°W / 32.0382; -90.4918 (Crystal Springs (Apr. 27, EF2)) 2011 – 2024 10.46 mi (16.83 km) 440 yd (400 m) $1,000,000
Two wood-framed homes were pushed off their foundations, with one being destroyed, and three to four mobile homes were heavily damaged as they were pushed off their foundations. In Hinds County, a well-built home had a large section of its roof removed and an adjacent carport was blown apart. Many trees were downed along the path before the tornado lifted just after crossing Interstate 55. Two people were injured.[6][7]
EF0 SE of Harviell Butler MO 36°37′55″N 90°25′27″W / 36.6319°N 90.4242°W / 36.6319; -90.4242 (Harviell (Apr. 27, EF0)) 2015 – 2019 2.2 mi (3.5 km) 40 yd (37 m) $0
Sheriff's deputies observed this tornado moving over open fields, with only two trees being uprooted.[6][7]
EF0 SW of Monette Craighead AR 35°52′09″N 90°22′24″W / 35.8691°N 90.3734°W / 35.8691; -90.3734 (Monette (Apr. 27, EF0)) 2017 – 2018 0.59 mi (950 m) 75 yd (69 m) $30,000
A pivot irrigation system was flipped over, two telephone poles were knocked down, and a few tree limbs were broken off.[6][7]
EF0 ESE of Sardis Panola MS 34°24′36″N 89°47′51″W / 34.4099°N 89.7976°W / 34.4099; -89.7976 (Sardis Lake (Apr. 27, EF0)) 2017 – 2022 1.58 mi (2.54 km) 25 yd (23 m) $0
A brief tornado touched down near Sardis Dam and moved over Sardis Lake near the John W. Kyle State Park as a waterspout, lifting without causing any damage.[6][7]
EF1 NE of Macon Noxubee MS 33°08′41″N 88°31′09″W / 33.1446°N 88.5191°W / 33.1446; -88.5191 (Macon (Apr. 27, EF1)) 2018 – 2029 8.32 mi (13.39 km) 500 yd (460 m) $300,000
Two irrigation pivots were overturned, a small grain bin was torn down, and a large grain silo was damaged. A farm was impacted, with two large empty grain bins being destroyed and several smaller bins being damaged, four metal sheds sustaining minor roof and door damage, and a radio tower being collapsed. Numerous trees were damaged, and the leaves of a crop of young corn plants were shredded.[6][7]
EF4 NE of Pickensville to Cordova to SSW of Guntersville Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Fayette, Walker, Cullman, Blount, Marshall AL 33°15′02″N 88°10′53″W / 33.2506°N 88.1814°W / 33.2506; -88.1814 (Pickensville (Apr. 27, EF4)) 2040 – 2256 127.8 mi (205.7 km) 1,408 yd (1,287 m) >$170,344,000
13 deathsSee section on this tornado – At least 54 people were injured.[6][7]
EF5 SW of Smithville, MS to ENE of Hodges, AL Monroe (MS), Itawamba (MS), Marion (AL), Franklin (AL) MS, AL 34°02′44″N 88°26′42″W / 34.0455°N 88.4450°W / 34.0455; -88.4450 (Smithville (Apr. 27, EF5)) 2042 – 2123 37.3 mi (60.0 km) 1,320 yd (1,210 m) $14,400,000
23 deathsSee article on this tornado – 137 people were injured.[6][7]
EF3 NE of Scooba, MS to S of Aliceville, AL Kemper (MS), Sumter (AL), Pickens (AL) MS, AL 32°50′59″N 88°27′10″W / 32.8496°N 88.4528°W / 32.8496; -88.4528 (Scooba (Apr. 27, EF3)) 2047 – 2115 23.74 mi (38.21 km) 1,056 yd (966 m) $3,400,000
In Kemper County, a large shed and a mobile home were completely destroyed, with all of the mobile home except the frame being tossed into the woods. A well-built house and several mobile homes had most or all of their roofs removed, a shed was damaged, and several buildings at a catfish farm were damaged. Many trees and power lines were downed along the path. The tornado entered Sumter County northwest of Geiger, Alabama, downing thousands of trees across the county on a 12-mile (0.80 km) wide path. Moving into Pickens County, the tornado strengthened to EF3, with a large, well-built cinder block building having a significant part of its roof torn off and an outer wall knocked down. More trees were downed before the tornado crossed through the Tombigbee River bottom near Vienna and dissipated just north of the Sipsey River. Two people were injured in Sumter County.[6][7]
EF1 SW of Vonore Monroe TN 35°32′24″N 84°18′00″W / 35.5400°N 84.3000°W / 35.5400; -84.3000 (Vonore (Apr. 27, EF1)) 2049 – 2053 3.4 mi (5.5 km) 100 yd (91 m) $25,000
Numerous trees were downed.[6][7]
EF4 NE of Section, AL to Fort Oglethorpe, GA Jackson (AL), DeKalb (AL), Dade (GA), Walker (GA) AL, GA 34°37′15″N 85°58′53″W / 34.6208°N 85.9814°W / 34.6208; -85.9814 (Section (Apr. 27, EF4)) 2101 – 2157 46.98 mi (75.61 km) 1,260 yd (1,150 m) >$25,000,000
14 deathsSee section on this tornado – At least 50 people were injured.[6][7]
EF0 W of Chaffee Scott MO 37°10′48″N 89°42′23″W / 37.1800°N 89.7063°W / 37.1800; -89.7063 (Chaffee (Apr. 27, EF0)) 2110 – 2111 0.2 mi (320 m) 40 yd (37 m) $0
A brief tornado observed by a storm spotter resulted in no damage.[6][7]
EF3 S of Polkville to N of Burns Smith MS 32°08′23″N 89°41′28″W / 32.1397°N 89.6912°W / 32.1397; -89.6912 (Polkville (Apr. 27, EF3)) 2127 – 2138 8.87 mi (14.27 km) 440 yd (400 m) $700,000
This strong tornado touched down east-northeast of Daniel and moved to the east-northeast through the Bienville National Forest. One mobile home and two chicken houses were destroyed, two more mobile homes were moved off of their foundations, and a site-built home sustained roof damage. An 18-wheeler (truck and trailer) was picked up and thrown 300 feet (91 m) and many trees were downed as well before the tornado dissipated west of Lorena.[6][7]
EF1 ESE of Falkner Tippah MS 34°48′39″N 88°47′30″W / 34.8109°N 88.7916°W / 34.8109; -88.7916 (Falkner (Apr. 27, EF1)) 2140 – 2142 2.13 mi (3.43 km) 100 yd (91 m) $30,000
A home and two mobile homes sustained minor damage, with a portion of a mobile home's roof and awning being ripped off northeast of Peoples. Several trees and a few telephone poles were downed as well.[6][7]
EF1 S of Harvest Madison AL 34°48′50″N 86°46′38″W / 34.8138°N 86.7773°W / 34.8138; -86.7773 (Harvest (Apr. 27, EF1)) 2140 – 2145 1.42 mi (2.29 km) 75 yd (69 m) Unknown
Several houses sustained significant shingle damage, a brick home sustained structural damage, and an RV trailer was overturned. Many large trees and several fences were blown down as well.[6][7]
EF4 NNW of Eutaw to Tuscaloosa to NE of Fultondale Greene, Tuscaloosa, Jefferson AL 33°01′47″N 87°56′06″W / 33.0297°N 87.9350°W / 33.0297; -87.9350 (Tuscaloosa/Birmingham (Apr. 27, EF4)) 2143 – 2314 80.68 mi (129.84 km) 2,600 yd (2,400 m) $2.4 billion
64 deathsSee article on this tornado – An estimated 1,500 people were injured.[6][7]
EF0 SE of Sullivan Sullivan IN 39°05′03″N 87°23′59″W / 39.0842°N 87.3997°W / 39.0842; -87.3997 (Sullivan (Apr. 27, EF0)) 2144 – 2145 0.05 mi (80 m) 20 yd (18 m) $20,500
A very brief tornado impacted one residence, where the roof was damaged, a bathroom window was blown out, and a trampoline was blown over. Roof debris was spread over the lawn, with some shingles being blown into a tree and a large piece of plywood being blown over a neighboring house and into a 40-foot (12 m) high tree.[6][7]
EF1 SE of Tanner to NNE of Madison Limestone, Madison AL 34°39′56″N 86°55′02″W / 34.6655°N 86.9172°W / 34.6655; -86.9172 (Madison (Apr. 27, EF1)) 2153 – 2207 14.62 mi (23.53 km) 75 yd (69 m) Unknown
Several homes sustained minor roof damage, and numerous trees were downed.[6][7]
EF1 E of Ridgeside Hamilton TN 35°00′46″N 85°12′52″W / 35.0129°N 85.2144°W / 35.0129; -85.2144 (Ridgeside (Apr. 27, EF1)) 2203 – 2208 3.8 mi (6.1 km) 125 yd (114 m) $90,000
Several homes sustained minor to moderate roof damage and numerous trees were downed by this tornado as it tracked northward through neighborhoods just west of Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport.[6][7]
EF4 Fackler, AL to NE of Haletown, TN Jackson (AL), Marion (TN) AL, TN 34°47′41″N 85°54′32″W / 34.7948°N 85.9090°W / 34.7948; -85.9090 (Fackler (Apr. 27, EF4)) 2205 – 2231 30.24 mi (48.67 km) 1,320 yd (1,210 m) >$30,000
1 deathSee section on this tornado[6][7]
EF3 S of Newton to N of Hickory Newton MS 32°17′18″N 89°10′54″W / 32.2882°N 89.1817°W / 32.2882; -89.1817 (Newton (Apr. 27, EF3)) 2208 – 2222 10.27 mi (16.53 km) 440 yd (400 m) $1,100,000
The north end of a concrete road bridge was lifted and dropped back onto its supports, causing damage to the concrete sides, guard rails, and asphalt. Two wood-frame homes, a travel trailer, and a mobile home were destroyed, and two other homes sustained severe roof damage. Other homes were damaged, a metal shed was heavily damaged, and many trees were downed along the path as well.[6][7]
EF3 SSE of Hamilton to NE of Haleyville Marion, Winston AL 34°01′44″N 87°56′32″W / 34.0289°N 87.9421°W / 34.0289; -87.9421 (Haleyville (Apr. 27, EF3)) 2210 – 2247 31.84 mi (51.24 km) 1,320 yd (1,210 m) $17,000,000
A strong tornado touched down near Pikeville, north-northwest of Guin, and moved northeast across southern portions of Haleyville to north of Rabbittown in the William B. Bankhead National Forest. Many site-built houses and mobile homes were badly damaged, with others being completely destroyed and one being swept clean from its foundation. Many trees were downed, and numerous outbuildings were destroyed. The Winston Furniture Company, the Fontaine Trailer Company, and other businesses in Haleyville suffered extensive damage as well. 25 people were injured by the tornado.[6][7]
EF2 SE of Counce Hardin TN 35°01′29″N 88°16′25″W / 35.0248°N 88.2735°W / 35.0248; -88.2735 (Counce (Apr. 27, EF2)) 2211 – 2215 3.84 mi (6.18 km) 200 yd (180 m) $1,800,000
At least 15 homes suffered moderate to major damage, and several others sustained minor damage. Two mobile homes, a pizza restaurant, and a hardware store were destroyed, and numerous trees and power lines were downed. Two people suffered minor injuries.[6][7]
EF0 NW of Ooltewah Hamilton TN 35°05′55″N 85°04′44″W / 35.0986°N 85.0788°W / 35.0986; -85.0788 (Ooltewah (Apr. 27, EF0)) 2212 – 2213 0.1 mi (160 m) 70 yd (64 m) $10,000
A few trees and power lines were downed.[6][35]
EF1 Collegedale to NNE of Ooltewah Hamilton TN 35°02′24″N 85°06′00″W / 35.0400°N 85.1000°W / 35.0400; -85.1000 (Collegedale (Apr. 27, EF1)) 2213 – 2219 4 mi (6.4 km) 90 yd (82 m) $25,000
Many trees and power lines were downed.[6][36]
EF1 Ooltewah Hamilton TN 35°04′05″N 85°05′47″W / 35.0681°N 85.0964°W / 35.0681; -85.0964 (Ooltewah (Apr. 27, EF1)) 2214 – 2221 3.63 mi (5.84 km) 200 yd (180 m) $100,000
Several homes sustained minor to moderate roof damage, and numerous trees were downed.[6][7]
EF0 S of Triangle Stafford, Prince William VA 38°30′32″N 77°20′38″W / 38.5090°N 77.3440°W / 38.5090; -77.3440 (Triangle (Apr. 27, EF0)) 2215 – 2222 3.32 mi (5.34 km) 50 yd (46 m) Unknown
The tornado lofted debris in a wooded area in an inaccessible portion of Marine Corps Base Quantico.[6][7]
EF0 Ayres Hill Potter PA 41°43′15″N 77°59′14″W / 41.7209°N 77.9871°W / 41.7209; -77.9871 (Ayres Hill (Apr. 27, EF0)) 2226 – 2228 1.85 mi (2.98 km) 25 yd (23 m) $1,000
A very weak tornado downed trees on an intermittent path through a heavily wooded area.[6][7]
EF2 ENE of Cecilton to SE of Etowah Bradley, Polk, McMinn TN 35°04′48″N 84°57′00″W / 35.0800°N 84.9500°W / 35.0800; -84.9500 (Cecilton (Apr. 27, EF2)) 2228 – 2305 27.95 mi (44.98 km) 250 yd (230 m) $2,250,000
4 deaths – Several homes were either heavily damaged or destroyed, several more homes sustained roof damage, and many trees were downed. The four fatalities occurred in Bradley County.[6][37][38][39]
EF3 ENE of Livingston to Sawyerville to NE of West Blocton Greene, Hale, Bibb AL 32°36′55″N 88°03′15″W / 32.6152°N 88.0543°W / 32.6152; -88.0543 (Tishabee (Apr. 27, EF3)) 2230 – 2355 72.13 mi (116.08 km) 1,760 yd (1,610 m) $36,000,000
7 deathsSee section on this tornado – At least 52 people were injured.[6][7]
EF0 Northeast Cleveland Bradley TN 35°10′49″N 84°52′03″W / 35.1802°N 84.8675°W / 35.1802; -84.8675 (Cleveland (Apr. 27, EF0)) 2235 – 2237 1 mi (1.6 km) 50 yd (46 m) $20,000
Numerous trees were downed.[6][7]
EF4 Raleigh, MS to Enterprise, MS to N of Uniontown, AL Smith (MS), Jasper (MS), Clarke (MS), Choctaw (AL), Sumter (AL), Marengo (AL), Perry (AL) MS, AL 32°01′47″N 89°30′15″W / 32.0296°N 89.5042°W / 32.0296; -89.5042 (Raleigh (April 27, EF4)) 2242 – 0135 122.04 mi (196.40 km) 1,050 yd (960 m) $26,913,000
7 deathsSee section on this tornado – 17 people were injured.[6][7]
EF0 NW of Nellieburg to NW of Topton Lauderdale MS 32°25′12″N 88°48′30″W / 32.4200°N 88.8083°W / 32.4200; -88.8083 (Meridian (Apr. 27, EF0)) 2245 – 2259 11.52 mi (18.54 km) 100 yd (91 m) $150,000
More than a dozen homes sustained minor roof damage, a barn lost most of its tin roof, and many trees were downed, one of which fell on a mobile home.[6][7]
EF1 NE of Farmville Prince Edward, Cumberland VA 37°17′30″N 78°22′08″W / 37.2916°N 78.3689°W / 37.2916; -78.3689 (Farmville (Apr. 27, EF1)) 2255 – 2305 5.54 mi (8.92 km) 100 yd (91 m) $45,000
Several homes sustained roof damage, and numerous trees were downed.[6][7]
EF0 SW of Gruetli-Laager Grundy TN 35°20′58″N 85°39′09″W / 35.3495°N 85.6526°W / 35.3495; -85.6526 (Gruetli-Laager (Apr. 27, EF0)) 2300 – 2301 1.16 mi (1.87 km) 50 yd (46 m) $9,000
An outbuilding sustained roof damage and several trees were snapped northeast of Coalmont. This tornado was not listed in the NCEI database prior to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[6][7][32]
EF0 SW of Etowah McMinn TN 35°17′24″N 84°33′01″W / 35.2899°N 84.5504°W / 35.2899; -84.5504 (Etowah (Apr. 27, EF0)) 2300 – 2302 2.3 mi (3.7 km) 50 yd (46 m) $10,000
A few trees were downed.[6][7]
EF0 Friendly Prince George's MD 38°44′46″N 76°57′32″W / 38.7460°N 76.9590°W / 38.7460; -76.9590 (Friendly (Apr. 27, EF0)) 2306 – 2307 0.39 mi (0.63 km) 75 yd (69 m) $100,000
Six aircraft suffered minor to major damage at Potomac Airfield, including a Cessna 182 Skylane that was tossed 120 feet (37 m) across the taxiway, a Cessna 172 that was lifted up and smashed nose first into the ground, and a Cessna Skymaster that was tossed about 25 feet (7.6 m) and smashed along the ground.[6][7]
EF3 W of Hubbertville to S of Bazemore Fayette AL 33°48′46″N 87°48′39″W / 33.8129°N 87.8108°W / 33.8129; -87.8108 (Hubbertville (Apr. 27, EF3)) 2306 – 2314 7.96 mi (12.81 km) 880 yd (800 m) $3,000,000
Two homes were destroyed, and several barns and outbuildings were either damaged or destroyed. Hundreds of trees were downed as well.[6][7]
EF0 ESE of Birchwood Meigs TN 35°20′53″N 84°55′16″W / 35.3480°N 84.9210°W / 35.3480; -84.9210 (Birchwood (Apr. 27, EF0)) 2307 – 2308 0.75 mi (1.21 km) 110 yd (100 m) $15,000
Several trees were downed just south of the Hiwassee River.[6][7]
EF2 W of Jalapa to NNE of Tellico Plains Monroe TN 35°21′00″N 84°24′00″W / 35.3500°N 84.4000°W / 35.3500; -84.4000 (Tellico Plains (Apr. 27, EF2)) 2308 – 2318 10.5 mi (16.9 km) 200 yd (180 m) $500,000
The top of a two-story building was blown off, several homes were either damaged or destroyed, and a trailer was destroyed. Numerous trees were downed as well. One person was injured.[6][7]
EF1 SE of Madisonville (1st tornado) Monroe TN 35°26′24″N 84°25′12″W / 35.4400°N 84.4200°W / 35.4400; -84.4200 (Madisonville (Apr. 27, EF1)) 2310 – 2321 11.4 mi (18.3 km) 200 yd (180 m) $25,000
Numerous trees were downed.[6][40]
EF0 N of Clinton Prince George's MD 38°46′56″N 76°54′44″W / 38.7823°N 76.9123°W / 38.7823; -76.9123 (Clinton (Apr. 27, EF0)) 2312 – 2313 0.73 mi (1.17 km) 50 yd (46 m) $100,000
A few homes sustained siding and shingle damage, and many trees were downed, several of which fell on cars.[6][7]
EF0 Camp Springs Prince George's MD 38°48′36″N 76°54′07″W / 38.8100°N 76.9020°W / 38.8100; -76.9020 (Camp Springs (Apr. 27, EF0)) 2316 – 2317 0.39 mi (630 m) 100 yd (91 m) $5,000
Homes sustained roof and siding damage and numerous trees were downed on a path that crossed into the west side of Joint Base Andrews.[6][7]
EF5 Lakeview, AL to Rainsville, AL to Rising Fawn, GA DeKalb (AL), Dade (GA) AL, GA 34°23′27″N 85°58′42″W / 34.3907°N 85.9784°W / 34.3907; -85.9784 (Rainsville (Apr. 27, EF5)) 2319 – 2355 36.63 mi (58.95 km) 1,320 yd (1,210 m) >$150,000
25 deathsSee article on this tornado – The number of injuries is unknown.[6][7]
EF1 NE of Goochland Goochland, Louisa VA 37°42′36″N 77°49′09″W / 37.7099°N 77.8192°W / 37.7099; -77.8192 (Goochland (Apr. 27, EF1)) 2325 – 2330 2.1 mi (3.4 km) 100 yd (91 m) $26,000
Numerous trees were either knocked down or sheared off.[6][7]
EF4 SE of Clay, AL to Ohatchee, AL to Cave Spring, GA to SW of Kingston, GA Jefferson (AL), St. Clair (AL), Calhoun (AL), Etowah (AL), Cherokee (AL), Polk (GA), Floyd (GA), Bartow (GA) AL, GA 33°40′45″N 86°34′12″W / 33.6792°N 86.5699°W / 33.6792; -86.5699 (Shoal Creek/Ohatchee (Apr. 27, EF4)) 2328 – 0115 97.33 mi (156.64 km) 1,760 yd (1,610 m) $366,755,000
22 deathsSee section on this tornado – 85 people were injured.[6][7]
EF4 W of Chilhowee Lake to N of Cades Cove Monroe, Blount TN 35°31′57″N 84°03′01″W / 35.5324°N 84.0504°W / 35.5324; -84.0504 (Chilhowee (Apr. 27, EF4)) 2331 – 2345 14.45 mi (23.26 km) 1,320 yd (1,210 m) $1,050,000
This violent wedge tornado moved across Chilhowee Lake and ripped a large metal TVA transmission tower from its concrete footings. It moved through densely forested areas in the Cherokee National Forest and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where thousands of large trees were mowed down and debarked along a near mile-wide path. Several other electrical transmission towers were also destroyed along the path before the tornado lifted north of Cades Cove.[6][7]
EF0 NE of Athens McMinn TN 35°28′12″N 84°31′12″W / 35.4700°N 84.5200°W / 35.4700; -84.5200 (Mt. Harmony (Apr. 27, EF0)) 2335 – 2336 0.7 mi (1.1 km) 20 yd (18 m) $5,000
A few trees were snapped.[6][7]
EF1 SSW of Hogglesville to E of Mertz Hale, Bibb AL 32°50′52″N 87°29′32″W / 32.8478°N 87.4922°W / 32.8478; -87.4922 (Wateroak (Apr. 27, EF1)) 2350 – 0002 8.62 mi (13.87 km) 300 yd (270 m) $625,000
The tornado touched down in Hale County to the north-northeast of Greensboro and moved into the Talladega National Forest, damaging a mobile home and a business in Wateroak. Many trees were downed in the area as well. In Bibb County, it downed many more trees before dissipating along Alabama State Highway 25 west of Brent.[6][7]
EF0 W of Greenback Loudon TN 35°39′36″N 84°11′24″W / 35.6600°N 84.1900°W / 35.6600; -84.1900 (Greenback (Apr. 27, EF0)) 0000 – 0002 1 mi (1.6 km) 50 yd (46 m) $10,000
Several trees were downed.[6][7]
EF1 S of Campbell Steuben NY 42°12′36″N 77°12′00″W / 42.2100°N 77.2000°W / 42.2100; -77.2000 (Campbell (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0004 – 0009 4.62 mi (7.44 km) 150 yd (140 m) $150,000
Two homes sustained roof and siding damage, a barn was moved off its cement foundation, with the roof and two walls sustaining major damage and shingles being blown off, and a large camper was moved about 6 inches (15 cm). Hundreds of trees were downed along the path, some in large swaths.[6][7]
EF0 NE of West Point Cullman AL 34°17′05″N 86°55′08″W / 34.2846°N 86.9189°W / 34.2846; -86.9189 (West Point (Apr. 27, EF0)) 0009 – 0013 1.19 mi (1.92 km) 100 yd (91 m) Unknown
A short-lived tornado near Interstate 65 caused porch damage to a house and downed numerous trees.[6][7]
EF0 SW of Louisville to NNE of McGhee Tyson Airport Blount TN 35°48′00″N 84°03′36″W / 35.8000°N 84.0600°W / 35.8000; -84.0600 (Louisville (Apr. 27, EF0)) 0009 – 0015 6.5 mi (10.5 km) 200 yd (180 m) $10,000
Several trees were downed.[6][7]
EF4 SW of Ringgold, GA to Cleveland, TN to S of Athens, TN Catoosa (GA), Hamilton (TN), Bradley (TN), Polk (TN), McMinn (TN) GA, TN 34°52′28″N 85°10′43″W / 34.8744°N 85.1785°W / 34.8744; -85.1785 (Ringgold/Southeast TN (Apr. 27, EF4)) 0015 – 0107 48 mi (77 km) 800 yd (730 m) $68,250,000
20 deathsSee section on this tornado – 335 people were injured.[6][7]
EF1 NW of Montevallo Bibb, Shelby AL 33°07′01″N 87°00′29″W / 33.1169°N 87.0081°W / 33.1169; -87.0081 (Marvel (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0032 – 0038 5.41 mi (8.71 km) 50 yd (46 m) $20,000
Many trees were downed in the Marvel area.[6][7]
EF2 WNW of Halifax to NE of Nathalie Halifax VA 36°46′57″N 79°05′40″W / 36.7825°N 79.0945°W / 36.7825; -79.0945 (Halifax (Apr. 27, EF2)) 0038 – 0108 18.1 mi (29.1 km) 350 yd (320 m) Unknown
1 death – Four homes/mobile homes were destroyed, fourteen sustained major damage, and six received minor damage. A large camper trailer and an outbuilding were destroyed, and many trees were downed as well. Eight people were injured.[6][7]
EF0 White Pine Jefferson TN 36°05′04″N 83°20′06″W / 36.0844°N 83.3351°W / 36.0844; -83.3351 (White Pine (Apr. 27, EF0)) 0046 – 0050 3.3 mi (5.3 km) 50 yd (46 m) $20,000
A few homes sustained minor roof damage, and several trees were downed in the southern part of town.[6][7]
EF1 ESE of Cedar Fork Caroline VA 37°56′16″N 77°31′22″W / 37.9378°N 77.5228°W / 37.9378; -77.5228 (Cedar Fork (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0055 – 0100 0.24 mi (390 m) 100 yd (91 m) $15,000
Numerous trees were downed.[6][7]
EF1 Southern Knoxville Knox TN 35°55′12″N 83°58′12″W / 35.9200°N 83.9700°W / 35.9200; -83.9700 (South Knoxville (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0057 – 0058 1 mi (1.6 km) 50 yd (46 m) $20,000
Numerous trees were downed along the path just west of Alcoa Highway and about two miles (3.2 km) southwest of the University of Tennessee.[6][7]
EF0 SE of Seymour Sevier TN 35°51′12″N 83°42′57″W / 35.8534°N 83.7159°W / 35.8534; -83.7159 (Seymour (Apr. 27, EF0)) 0106 – 0107 0.5 mi (800 m) 50 yd (46 m) $5,000
A few trees were downed.[6][7]
EF4 SW of Dunlap to Spring City Sequatchie, Bledsoe, Rhea TN 35°20′24″N 85°25′12″W / 35.3400°N 85.4200°W / 35.3400; -85.4200 (New Harmony (Apr. 27, EF4)) 0106 – 0141 40.16 mi (64.63 km) 880 yd (800 m) $17,250,000
4 deaths – This high-end EF4 tornado, with estimated winds of up to 190 mph (310 km/h), touched down in Sequatchie County, where numerous trees and power lines were downed and a few homes sustained structural damage at EF2 intensity. The most severe damage occurred in Bledsoe County after the tornado crossed Walden Ridge and descended into the New Harmony area to the southeast of Pikeville. Well-built homes were completely leveled, mobile homes were destroyed, farm machinery and vehicles were thrown and mangled, and numerous trees were snapped and debarked. Many barns and outbuildings were destroyed as well. The four fatalities occurred in this area: two in a camper and two in a mobile home. In Rhea County, 21 homes were damaged, with 19 roofs being destroyed, and trees and power lines were downed. Twelve people were injured by the tornado: ten in Bledsoe County and two in Rhea.[6][7]
EF0 NW of Mosheim Greene TN 36°13′32″N 83°03′25″W / 36.2255°N 83.0570°W / 36.2255; -83.0570 (Mosheim (Apr. 27, EF0)) 0107 – 0108 0.5 mi (800 m) 70 yd (64 m) $5,000
A few trees were downed just north of Interstate 81 and Volunteer Speedway.[6][7]
EF0 NE of Jefferson City Jefferson TN 36°08′13″N 83°28′39″W / 36.1370°N 83.4774°W / 36.1370; -83.4774 (Jefferson City (Apr. 27, EF0)) 0111 – 0112 0.3 mi (480 m) 50 yd (46 m) $20,000
A few homes sustained minor roof damage and trees were downed on the northeast outskirts of Jefferson City.[6][7]
EF4 N of Wetumpka to WNW of LaFayette Elmore, Tallapoosa, Chambers AL 32°37′03″N 86°11′35″W / 32.6174°N 86.1930°W / 32.6174; -86.1930 (Lake Martin (Apr. 27, EF4)) 0112 – 0209 44.18 mi (71.10 km) 880 yd (800 m) $167,000,000
7 deaths – A violent tornado moved northeast through Elmore County, first causing major damage to several homes, outbuildings, and farm equipment at EF2 intensity. It reached the EF3 threshold south of Central, destroying a mobile home and damaging several site-built homes to the northwest of Eclectic. It then passed through a mobile home park, where ten mobile homes were completely destroyed and four people were killed, and continued northeast, destroying several homes, businesses, two churches, and a plant nursery. The tornado crossed Lake Martin in two places, causing significant damage to numerous lake homes before moving into Tallapoosa County and reaching EF4 intensity. Several well-built, multi-story homes were destroyed (many had no walls remaining above the basement level) as the tornado narrowed and moved across the south and east sides of Dadeville. Here, two homes were destroyed and a pick-up truck was rolled 120 yards (110 m). The tornado began to weaken as it crossed U.S. Highway 280 just southeast of Dadeville, causing significant damage to numerous homes and businesses and causing one fatality before continuing into Chambers County, where it destroyed another home before lifting. Thousands of trees and many power lines and poles, including at least one large metal high-tension truss tower, were downed by the tornado, which injured 30 people along the path.[6][7]
EF1 S of Vincent to Logan Martin Lake Shelby, Talladega AL 33°21′03″N 86°24′05″W / 33.3507°N 86.4013°W / 33.3507; -86.4013 (Vincent (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0115 – 0124 8.59 mi (13.82 km) 200 yd (180 m) $1,044,000
Many trees were downed, several of which fell on homes, causing minor damage.[6][7]
EF0 NW of Tellico Plains (1st tornado) Monroe TN 35°23′24″N 84°21′00″W / 35.3900°N 84.3500°W / 35.3900; -84.3500 (Tellico Plains (Apr. 27, EF0)) 0118 – 0119 0.9 mi (1.4 km) 50 yd (46 m) $5,000
A few trees were downed.[6][41]
EF1 SE of Madisonville (2nd tornado) Monroe TN 35°26′24″N 84°24′36″W / 35.4400°N 84.4100°W / 35.4400; -84.4100 (Madisonville (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0120 – 0131 11 mi (18 km) 200 yd (180 m) $25,000
Numerous trees were downed.[6][42]
EF3 NW of Cassville to SW of Talking Rock Bartow, Cherokee, Pickens GA 34°16′13″N 84°52′03″W / 34.2703°N 84.8674°W / 34.2703; -84.8674 (Cassville (Apr. 27, EF3)) 0120 – 0149 23.05 mi (37.10 km) 880 yd (800 m) $23,350,000
This strong tornado associated with the TuscaloosaBirmingham, Alabama supercell touched down northeast of Kingston and moved northeast across Bartow County, destroying 40 homes and several outbuildings and causing minor damage to 240 additional homes. A truck was pushed into a swimming pool at one of the destroyed homes. Several chicken houses were destroyed as well as the tornado moved through the Interstate 75 area. It then tracked briefly through the northwestern corner of Cherokee County, where eleven structures sustained major damage and ten more received minor damage, before it crossed into Pickens County, completely destroying 26 mobile homes, site-built homes, and businesses, inflicting major damage to 15 structures, and causing minor damage to 35 more structures. The tornado lifted just east of Hinton, about seven miles (11 km) west of Jasper. Hundreds of trees and many power lines were downed by the tornado, which caused 25 injuries in Bartow County and one in Pickens County.[6][7]
EF0 NW of Tellico Plains (2nd tornado) Monroe TN 35°22′48″N 84°20′24″W / 35.3800°N 84.3400°W / 35.3800; -84.3400 (Tellico Plains (Apr. 27, EF0)) 0122 – 0124 1.75 mi (2.82 km) 50 yd (46 m) $5,000
A few trees were downed.[6][43]
EF0 NW of Dandridge Jefferson TN 36°03′14″N 83°29′20″W / 36.0540°N 83.4889°W / 36.0540; -83.4889 (Flat Gap/Oakland (Apr. 27, EF0)) 0124 – 0125 0.8 mi (1.3 km) 50 yd (46 m) $5,000
A weak tornado at the Patriot Hills Golf Course downed a few trees.[6][7]
EF1 NE of Englewood to E of Madisonville McMinn, Monroe TN 35°27′00″N 84°27′36″W / 35.4500°N 84.4600°W / 35.4500; -84.4600 (Englewood (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0125 – 0136 12.5 mi (20.1 km) 200 yd (180 m) $300,000
Several homes were damaged and numerous trees and power lines were downed. One person was injured.[6][44][45]
EF1 NW of Spring City Rhea TN 35°41′49″N 84°52′44″W / 35.6970°N 84.8790°W / 35.6970; -84.8790 (Spring City (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0128 – 0133 1.5 mi (2.4 km) 75 yd (69 m) $10,000
A few trees were downed in the western and northern parts of Spring City.[6][7]
EF2 E of Dunlap Sequatchie TN 35°21′36″N 85°23′24″W / 35.3600°N 85.3900°W / 35.3600; -85.3900 (Dunlap (Apr. 27, EF2)) 0128 – 0135 4.5 mi (7.2 km) 250 yd (230 m) $200,000
The roof was blown off a building, and a few homes were damaged. Many trees and power lines were downed as well. This tornado followed a few minutes behind the 0106 UTC Sequatchie–Bledsoe EF4 tornado.[6][7]
EF2 S of Fall Branch Greene, Washington TN 36°17′24″N 82°42′00″W / 36.2900°N 82.7000°W / 36.2900; -82.7000 (Fall Branch (Apr. 27, EF2)) 0129 – 0137 8.8 mi (14.2 km) 150 yd (140 m) $800,000
One home was destroyed, and several other homes were damaged, some of which had their entire roofs removed. Many trees were downed along the path.[6][7]
EF0 ENE of Sevierville Sevier, Jefferson TN 35°54′31″N 83°20′01″W / 35.9086°N 83.3335°W / 35.9086; -83.3335 (McGaha Hollow (Apr. 27, EF0)) 0131 – 0133 1.1 mi (1.8 km) 200 yd (180 m) $8,000
Numerous trees were downed in the McGaha Hollow area.[6][7]
EF1 W of Newport Cocke TN 35°57′14″N 83°17′10″W / 35.9540°N 83.2860°W / 35.9540; -83.2860 (Newport (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0133 – 0148 7.1 mi (11.4 km) 150 yd (140 m) $100,000
The tornado touched down near the Jefferson County line and moved eastward into Newport, damaging a hospital and downing numerous trees.[6][7]
EF2 NW of Calderwood Monroe TN 35°30′34″N 84°04′02″W / 35.5094°N 84.0673°W / 35.5094; -84.0673 (Calderwood (Apr. 27, EF2)) 0135 – 0139 3.7 mi (6.0 km) 440 yd (400 m) $100,000
Heavy tree damage occurred in the Cherokee National Forest west of Chilhowee Lake on a path less than a mile south of the 2331 UTC Chilhowee Lake EF4 tornado.[6][7]
EF0 Chilhowee Lake to N of Cades Cove Monroe, Blount TN 35°32′48″N 84°01′39″W / 35.5467°N 84.0274°W / 35.5467; -84.0274 (Cades Cove (Apr. 27, EF0)) 0140 – 0150 13.2 mi (21.2 km) 440 yd (400 m) $10,000
This tornado moved across Chilhowee Lake and downed several trees in the Cades Cove area on a path similar to the 2331 UTC Chilhowee Lake EF4 tornado.[6][7]
EF0 E of Greenback Blount TN 35°37′48″N 84°07′48″W / 35.6300°N 84.1300°W / 35.6300; -84.1300 (Greenback (Apr. 27, EF0)) 0143 – 0149 3.8 mi (6.1 km) 100 yd (91 m) $10,000
A weak tornado downed several trees.[6][7]
EF1 SSE of Marion Perry AL 32°33′07″N 87°18′51″W / 32.5519°N 87.3142°W / 32.5519; -87.3142 (Marion (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0150 – 0153 4.24 mi (6.82 km) 100 yd (91 m) $1,300,000
A house sustained roof damage, two barns were damaged, an outbuilding was destroyed, and many trees were downed.[6][7]
EF0 N of Bristol Washington VA 36°39′01″N 82°12′12″W / 36.6502°N 82.2034°W / 36.6502; -82.2034 (Reedy Creek (Apr. 27, EF0)) 0204 – 0205 0.5 mi (0.80 km) 50 yd (46 m) $3,000
Many trees were downed along Reedy Creek.[6][7]
EF2 SE of Fort Payne DeKalb AL 34°24′21″N 85°43′46″W / 34.4059°N 85.7294°W / 34.4059; -85.7294 (Fort Payne (Apr. 27, EF2)) 0205 – 0210 6.47 mi (10.41 km) 250 yd (230 m) Unknown
A strong tornado just outside of Fort Payne collapsed two small barns, damaged a third barn, and leveled a large metal farm building. In addition, a house was damaged, four power poles were snapped off, and many trees were downed, some of which landed on houses.[6][7]
EF1 SE of Abingdon Washington VA 36°40′48″N 81°58′48″W / 36.6800°N 81.9800°W / 36.6800; -81.9800 (Abingdon (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0213 – 0217 3.9 mi (6.3 km) 100 yd (91 m) $75,000
Numerous trees were downed.[6][7]
EF1 SE of White Plains to E of Five Points Chambers AL 32°58′19″N 85°22′08″W / 32.9719°N 85.3688°W / 32.9719; -85.3688 (White Plains (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0219 – 0228 5.24 mi (8.43 km) 150 yd (140 m) $5,000
A house sustained major damage, and many trees were downed.[6][7]
EF0 Farragut Knox TN 35°52′12″N 84°12′00″W / 35.8700°N 84.2000°W / 35.8700; -84.2000 (Farragut (Apr. 27, EF0)) 0228 – 0229 1 mi (1.6 km) 50 yd (46 m) $10,000
Several trees were downed.[6][7]
EF1 NE of Five Points Chambers AL 33°00′57″N 85°17′38″W / 33.0158°N 85.2938°W / 33.0158; -85.2938 (Finley Creek (Apr. 27, EF0)) 0229 – 0238 5.01 mi (8.06 km) 100 yd (91 m) $10,000
An outbuilding sustained minor roof damage, and many trees were knocked down or sheared off.[6][7]
EF3 SE of Suches to Mountain City Lumpkin, White, Habersham, Rabun GA 34°39′56″N 83°56′34″W / 34.6656°N 83.9427°W / 34.6656; -83.9427 (Chattahoochee National Forest/Lake Burton (Apr. 27, EF3)) 0230 – 0316 36.99 mi (59.53 km) 900 yd (820 m) >$5,850,000
1 death – This strong tornado, the last to be produced from the TuscaloosaBirmingham, Alabama supercell, touched down in the Chattahoochee National Forest in northern Lumpkin County. It downed thousands of trees and damaged 18 homes, 14 of which sustained major damage. In White County, thousands more trees were downed, and eight homes were damaged, two of which sustained major damage. Moving into Habersham County, the tornado downed many more trees, some of which fell on homes and vehicles. About eight homes sustained minor to moderate roof damage, other homes had porches blown off, and a small cabin was destroyed. The tornado continued northeast through a very remote area into Rabun County as it crossed Lake Burton, strengthening to EF3 intensity. In this area, a marina was damaged, a fire department building was destroyed, and several large lake homes were completely destroyed, one of which slid off of its foundation and into the lake. The tornado began to weaken as it crossed U.S. Highway 76, downing hundreds of trees before re-intensifying slightly as it moved over a residential area in Mountain City. Half of the roof was blown off a condominium building, and surrounding homes sustained minor to moderate roof damage before the tornado lifted on the north side of Mountain City. This was the first tornado to impact Rabun County since 1983, and the first F3/EF3 tornado in the county's recorded history. One person was injured in Lumpkin County.[6][7][46]
EF0 NE of Hartford Cocke TN 35°49′13″N 83°07′55″W / 35.8202°N 83.1319°W / 35.8202; -83.1319 (Hartford (Apr. 27, EF0)) 0232 – 0234 2.4 mi (3.9 km) 40 yd (37 m) $20,000
An outbuilding was destroyed, and several trees were downed.[6][7]
EF1 NE of Tom Town Cocke TN 35°51′01″N 83°01′21″W / 35.8502°N 83.0225°W / 35.8502; -83.0225 (Tom Town (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0237 – 0238 1.2 mi (1.9 km) 150 yd (140 m) $30,000
Numerous trees were downed.[6][7]
EF0 NW of Hot Springs Madison NC 35°54′52″N 82°54′05″W / 35.9145°N 82.9014°W / 35.9145; -82.9014 (Hot Springs (Apr. 27, EF0)) 0245 – 0246 0.07 mi (110 m) 50 yd (46 m) Unknown
A very brief tornado embedded in a larger downburst destroyed a shed, tossed a second, and peeled the roof from an outbuilding along U.S. Highway 25/70. Several large trees were downed as well, one of which clipped a home.[6][7]
EF1 NNW of LaGrange to SW of Newnan Troup, Heard, Coweta GA 33°08′19″N 85°05′16″W / 33.1386°N 85.0878°W / 33.1386; -85.0878 (Newnan (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0245 – 0310 17.02 mi (27.39 km) 100 yd (91 m) $1,800,000
The tornado touched down on the north side of the Chattahoochee River/West Point Lake, tracking northeast and downing thousands of trees and some power lines. In Heard County, a horse trailer and another trailer were damaged as they were both thrown about 20 feet (6.1 m) from their original location. Three homes and/or businesses were destroyed, with two others suffering major damage and an additional ten others sustaining minor damage. One of the homes lost two exterior walls and its roof. Thousands of trees were downed along the path in Heard County. In Coweta County, one home sustained major damage, a second home and several fences and outbuildings sustained minor damage, and thousands more trees were downed before the tornado lifted northwest of Grantville. One person was injured in Heard County.[6][7]
EF1 Nokesville to Bristow Prince William VA 38°39′32″N 77°35′31″W / 38.6590°N 77.5920°W / 38.6590; -77.5920 (Nokesville (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0246 – 0301 5.78 mi (9.30 km) 125 yd (114 m) $15,000
Siding and shingles were removed from several homes, storage sheds and horse run-in sheds were damaged, and doors were blown in on a detached garage. A fence and some signs were damaged, and numerous trees were downed as well.[6][7]
EF0 Houston Valley Greene TN 36°00′38″N 82°52′14″W / 36.0106°N 82.8706°W / 36.0106; -82.8706 (Houston Valley (Apr. 27, EF0)) 0247 – 0249 2.3 mi (3.7 km) 300 yd (270 m) $15,000
A few trees were downed. The tornado was forced to lift because of steep terrain but touched back down later as the EF3 Camp Creek tornado.[6][7]
EF0 NNW of Verbena Chilton AL 32°46′33″N 86°32′34″W / 32.7759°N 86.5429°W / 32.7759; -86.5429 (Verbena (Apr. 27, EF0)) 0248 – 0250 1.91 mi (3.07 km) 50 yd (46 m) $102,000
A metal carport and the roof of a mobile home were damaged, and many trees were downed. One person was injured.[6][7]
EF3 SW of Camp Creek to Mount Carmel Greene, Washington TN 36°02′06″N 82°48′29″W / 36.0350°N 82.8080°W / 36.0350; -82.8080 (Camp Creek (Apr. 27, EF3)) 0251 – 0308 15.8 mi (25.4 km) 1,500 yd (1,400 m) $8,010,000
6 deaths – Many structures were destroyed, including at least 75 homes and mobile homes. Some of the homes were leveled. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted and many barns and outbuildings were destroyed, in addition to one public building. More than 100 other homes were damaged. This tornado was spawned by the same supercell that produced the Ringgold, Georgia, EF4 tornado. Approximately 220 people were injured. The same general area was struck by another EF3 tornado about two hours later.[6][7]
EF1 N of Richwood Nicholas WV 38°17′43″N 80°31′38″W / 38.2953°N 80.5271°W / 38.2953; -80.5271 (Richwood (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0258 – 0300 0.98 mi (1.58 km) 100 yd (91 m) $21,000
A high-end EF1 tornado skipped along the side of a mountain at about 2,300 to 2,400 feet (700 to 730 m) above sea level, blowing down or snapping off trees, a few of which fell on and damaged a camper and a few trucks. This was the first confirmed tornado in Nicholas County since 1969.[6][7]
EF0 Panther Creek State Park Hamblen TN 36°12′39″N 83°25′18″W / 36.2108°N 83.4218°W / 36.2108; -83.4218 (Panther Creek S.P. (Apr. 27, EF0)) 0314 – 0315 0.3 mi (480 m) 80 yd (73 m) $30,000
Several trees were downed in the park.[6][7]
EF2 SE of Lagrange Troup GA 32°58′06″N 85°01′48″W / 32.9684°N 85.0301°W / 32.9684; -85.0301 (Lagrange (Apr. 27, EF2)) 0320 – 0330 6.73 mi (10.83 km) 440 yd (400 m) $10,000,000
This tornado destroyed 15 homes and damaged 50 others. The most significant damage occurred about two miles (3.2 km) south of the Lagrange city limits, where twelve homes were destroyed, one of which was blown about 50 feet (15 m) off of its foundation (the attached sunroom was thrown 300 yards (270 m)). A well-built log cabin was blown off of its hillside foundation and destroyed as well. Thousands of trees and many power lines were downed along the path. Six people were injured. The same supercell would go on to produce the 0359 UTC EF3 tornado in Meriwether County.[6][7]
EF0 Reston Fairfax VA 38°57′07″N 77°20′42″W / 38.9520°N 77.3450°W / 38.9520; -77.3450 (Reston (Apr. 27, EF0)) 0325 – 0328 1.12 mi (1.80 km) 75 yd (69 m) $40,000
Numerous trees and tree limbs were downed in neighborhoods, in a parking lot, and on a golf course. A few homes sustained minor damage from the fallen trees.[6][7]
EF2 Doeville to N of Mountain City Johnson TN 36°23′24″N 81°59′24″W / 36.3900°N 81.9900°W / 36.3900; -81.9900 (Doeville (Apr. 27, EF2)) 0345 – 0356 12 mi (19 km) 250 yd (230 m) $1,000,000
2 deaths – A strong tornado touched down near the Butler community and moved northeast, with homes and other buildings being destroyed, and numerous trees being downed along the path. One fatality occurred in Butler, and the other occurred in the Doe Valley area.[6][7]
EF2 NW of Pine Mountain Valley to NW of Thomaston Harris, Meriweather, Upson GA 32°49′12″N 84°51′00″W / 32.8200°N 84.8500°W / 32.8200; -84.8500 (Pine Mountain (Apr. 27, EF2)) 0355 – 0424 24.5 mi (39.4 km) 1,320 yd (1,210 m) $8,500,000
This tornado touched down just south of Pine Mountain and moved northeast through F. D. Roosevelt State Park, where about 40 percent of the structures in the park's campground, including a large assembly structure, sustained moderate to major damage and thousands of trees were downed. In total, two structures sustained major damage and thirteen received minor damage in Harris County. Further along the path, several homes, barns, and outbuildings were either damaged or destroyed in Meriwether Couinty, and in Upson County, two structures were destroyed, four sustained major damage, and six suffered minor damage. Thousands of trees and several power lines were downed along the path as well. The supercell associated with this storm would also produce the 0438 UTC EF3 tornado in Pike County.[6][7]
EF3 Alvaton to SSE of Hampton Meriwether, Spalding, Henry GA 33°09′59″N 84°34′50″W / 33.1663°N 84.5806°W / 33.1663; -84.5806 (Alvaton (Apr. 27, EF3)) 0359 – 0428 21.68 mi (34.89 km) 880 yd (800 m) $25,400,000
2 deaths – Several hundred trees and some power lines were downed, and outbuildings sustained minor structural damage in Meriwether County. More severe damage occurred in Spalding County, where 400 structures, mainly homes and businesses, were affected: 45 were destroyed, 280 sustained major damage, and 75 received minor damage. Thousands of trees and dozens of power lines were mowed down in Spalding County as well. In Henry County, a few buildings sustained minor structural damage, and more trees and power lines were downed before the tornado lifted. The two fatalities occurred in a destroyed mobile home in southwest Spalding County. This supercell also spawned the 0320 UTC EF2 tornado in Troup County.[6][7]
EF1 W of Whitetop Washington VA 36°36′54″N 81°39′50″W / 36.6150°N 81.6640°W / 36.6150; -81.6640 (Green Cove (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0405 – 0406 0.5 mi (0.80 km) 200 yd (180 m) $50,000
Numerous trees were downed along the Virginia Creeper Trail.[6][7]
EF1 WSW of Troutdale Smyth VA 36°41′02″N 81°32′28″W / 36.6840°N 81.5410°W / 36.6840; -81.5410 (Troutdale (Apr. 27, EF1)) 0413 – 0414 0.41 mi (660 m) 300 yd (270 m) Unknown
A brief tornado moved through Grindstone Campground in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, damaging a bath house and either snapping or uprooting over 200 trees.[6][7]
EF0 Scaly Mountain Macon NC 35°01′12″N 83°18′23″W / 35.0199°N 83.3064°W / 35.0199; -83.3064 (Scaly (Apr. 27, EF0)) 0431 – 0432 0.24 mi (390 m) 30 yd (27 m) Unknown
A brief, intermittent tornado flipped a mobile home and downed numerous trees.[6][7]
EF3 SSW of Meansville to SE of Flovilla Pike, Lamar, Monroe, Butts GA 32°59′45″N 84°19′16″W / 32.9958°N 84.3210°W / 32.9958; -84.3210 (Meansville (Apr. 27, EF3)) 0438 – 0517 30.82 mi (49.60 km) 1,056 yd (966 m) $15,040,000
2 deaths – Heavy damage occurred in the Barnesville area of Lamar County, with several homes being destroyed and many other sustaining minor to moderate damage. A Chevron gas station and a church were destroyed in Barnesville as well. In total in Lamar County, 25 homes were destroyed, 20 sustained major damage, and 40 received minor damage. In Monroe County, 4 homes were destroyed, 19 sustained major damage, and 25 suffered minor damage, with most of the affected structures being in the area of Blount and High Falls State Park. Three tractor-trailers were blown off of Interstate 75 in Monroe County as well. One structure was heavily damaged in Butts County before the tornado lifted. Many trees and power lines were downed along the path. There were two fatalities, both in a destroyed house in Barnesville, and twenty-two injuries, twelve in Lamar County and ten in Monroe County. This tornado was spawned by the same supercell that produced the 0355 UTC EF2 tornado in Harris County.[6][7]
EF3 NE of Camp Creek to S of Jonesborough Greene, Washington TN 36°06′22″N 82°42′07″W / 36.1060°N 82.7020°W / 36.1060; -82.7020 (Camp Creek (Apr. 27, EF3)) 0440 – 0456 13.6 mi (21.9 km) 1,000 yd (910 m) $8,000,000
2 deaths – This high-end EF3 tornado touched down southwest of Horse Creek. It either damaged or destroyed 55 homes and destroyed 10 mobile homes and multiple barns, with 25 farms having structures either damaged or destroyed. Some of the homes were leveled. Vehicles were tossed and many trees were downed, with sheet metal roofing being wrapped around trees that remained standing. This tornado paralleled and then crossed the path of the Camp Creek EF3 tornado from about two hours earlier. 70 people were injured.[6][7]

April 28 event edit

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
0 18 23 5 1 0 0 47
List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, April 28, 2011[nb 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Damage
[nb 2]
EF3 NE of Bristol to N of Chilhowie Washington, Smyth VA 36°39′00″N 81°57′00″W / 36.6500°N 81.9500°W / 36.6500; -81.9500 (Glade Spring (Apr. 28, EF3)) 0501 – 0520 19.63 mi (31.59 km) 1,320 yd (1,210 m) $5,750,000
3 deaths – Extensive damage occurred to homes and businesses in the town of Glade Spring as the tornado moved through Washington County, with a truck stop along Interstate 81 being destroyed. Semi-trucks were thrown at the truck stop, with one being tossed into the side of a restaurant. Additionally, a small church was destroyed, and damage occurred to the pavement on Interstate 81, possibly from tractor trailers falling on the road surface. Moving into Smyth County, five site-built homes sustained significant structural damage, three mobile homes were overturned, and several other buildings sustained moderate roof damage before the tornado dissipated. Many trees were downed along the path. In addition to the fatalities, there were 50 injuries and an indirect fatality, which resulted from a car accident related to the tornado.[6][7]
EF1 W of Newborn to NW of Greensboro Newton, Morgan, Greene GA 33°30′45″N 83°42′42″W / 33.5125°N 83.7117°W / 33.5125; -83.7117 (Newborn (Apr. 28, EF1)) 0511 – 0540 25.21 mi (40.57 km) 880 yd (800 m) $8,150,000
In Newton County, in and around the city of Newborn, one home was destroyed, five others suffered major damage, and ten more sustained minor damage. Moving into Morgan County, several dozen homes were heavily damaged, many around Madison, a shopping center lost parts of its roof, and several mobile homes sustained moderate to major damage, including three that were flipped over. In total in Morgan County, 18 homes and/or businesses were destroyed, 37 suffered major damage, and another 128 sustained minor damage, resulting in a total of 183 affected structures. In Greene County, one home was destroyed, one suffered major damage, and six more homes sustained minor damage. Thousands of trees were downed along the path of the tornado.[6][7][47]
EF2 W of Erin Chemung NY 42°10′48″N 76°42′00″W / 42.1800°N 76.7000°W / 42.1800; -76.7000 (Erin (Apr. 28, EF2)) 0523 – 0525 0.86 mi (1.38 km) 300 yd (270 m) $575,000
A well-constructed barn, a garage, and a mobile home were completely destroyed, with lighter debris from the mobile home being carried several miles. A site-built home had its windows blown out, with debris found impaled into its siding and yard, and three nearby vehicles were damaged, with a beam from the destroyed barn being impaled through the dashboard of one. Additionally, an 11,000-pound (5,000 kg) camper was flipped up over a 5-foot (1.5 m) fence, landing on its side, numerous trees were downed, and two horses were killed.[6][7]
EF0 NNE of Town Creek Allegany MD 39°33′18″N 78°32′24″W / 39.5550°N 78.5400°W / 39.5550; -78.5400 (Town Creek (Apr. 28, EF0)) 0527 – 0528 0.55 mi (0.89 km) 75 yd (69 m) $10,000
Numerous trees were downed, one of which landed on a home.[6][7]
EF0 WSW of Little Orleans Allegany MD 39°36′04″N 78°28′44″W / 39.6010°N 78.4790°W / 39.6010; -78.4790 (Green Ridge (Apr. 28, EF0)) 0535 – 0536 0.55 mi (890 m) 75 yd (69 m) $5,000
Numerous trees were topped or completely uprooted in Green Ridge State Forest.[6][7]
EF0 NE of Gala Botetourt VA 37°44′51″N 79°44′24″W / 37.7476°N 79.7400°W / 37.7476; -79.7400 (Gala (Apr. 28, EF0)) 0539 – 0541 1.62 mi (2.61 km) 125 yd (114 m) $5,000
An intermittent tornado downed numerous trees.[6][7]
EF1 NW of Danby Tompkins NY 42°22′12″N 76°31′12″W / 42.3700°N 76.5200°W / 42.3700; -76.5200 (Danby (Apr. 28, EF1)) 0541 – 0545 2.06 mi (3.32 km) 150 yd (140 m) $125,000
A tornado just south of Ithaca collapsed an outbuilding, caused roof damage to a barn, and downed many trees, one of which landed on a home, causing roof damage. In addition, the same house had a window blown out, and a nearby car had a small tree branch impaled into the windshield.[6][7]
EF2 W of Genoa to NW of Harrisville Rockingham, Shenandoah VA 38°39′14″N 78°57′43″W / 38.6540°N 78.9620°W / 38.6540; -78.9620 (Fulks Run (Apr. 28, EF2)) 0612 – 0641 33.51 mi (53.93 km) 400 yd (370 m) $450,000
A mobile home was destroyed, and roofs were removed from homes and barns in Rockingham County. More roofs were torn off in Shenandoah County, and a half-ton piece of industrial equipment was picked up and tossed 200 yards (180 m). Numerous trees were downed along the path through both counties.[6][7]
EF1 E of Buffalo Gap to W of Churchville Augusta VA 38°10′44″N 79°12′54″W / 38.1790°N 79.2150°W / 38.1790; -79.2150 (Churchville (Apr. 28, EF1)) 0617 – 0623 4.01 mi (6.45 km) 150 yd (140 m) $100,000
Several homes sustained roof and structural damage, outbuildings were destroyed, and numerous trees were downed.[6][7]
EF1 E of Broad Top City Huntingdon PA 40°12′04″N 78°08′26″W / 40.2012°N 78.1405°W / 40.2012; -78.1405 (Broad Top City (Apr. 28, EF1)) 0620 – 0625 2.85 mi (4.59 km) 50 yd (46 m) $10,000
Numerous pine trees were uprooted, and two homes sustained minor damage.[6][7]
EF1 SE of Eatonton Putnam, Hancock GA 33°13′44″N 83°18′50″W / 33.2288°N 83.3138°W / 33.2288; -83.3138 (Eatonton (Apr. 28, EF1)) 0630 – 0705 6.74 mi (10.85 km) 200 yd (180 m) $1,015,000
The tornado tracked across Lake Sinclair, with four homes being either heavily damaged or destroyed near the lake and the eastern border of Putnam County, mostly due to uprooted large trees falling on the structures. An outbuilding had its roof completely lifted off as well. In Hancock County, a few homes near the lake sustained minor structural damage. Dozens of trees and several power lines were downed along the path of the tornado as well.[6][7]
EF1 E of East Waterford to Spruce Hill Township Juniata PA 40°22′48″N 77°35′23″W / 40.3800°N 77.5896°W / 40.3800; -77.5896 (East Waterford (Apr. 28, EF1)) 0653 – 0700 8.46 mi (13.62 km) 100 yd (91 m) $25,000
A farm in Honey Grove was hardest hit, with the roof of the farm house and several barns and sheds being destroyed. A few other barns sustained roof and structural damage, and numerous trees were downed.[6][7]
EF1 SSE of Linville Rockingham VA 38°30′07″N 78°50′17″W / 38.5020°N 78.8380°W / 38.5020; -78.8380 (Linville (Apr. 28, EF1)) 0701 – 0702 0.86 mi (1.38 km) 50 yd (46 m) $50,000
Numerous large trees were downed near a horse farm.[6][7]
EF2 Pharsalia Chenango NY 42°33′04″N 75°46′23″W / 42.5510°N 75.7730°W / 42.5510; -75.7730 (Pharsalia (Apr. 28, EF2)) 0720 – 0730 7.37 mi (11.86 km) 400 yd (370 m) $625,000
A house trailer was lifted up and demolished, a two-story barn and several outbuildings were destroyed, and a Jeep was moved several feet and hit with debris. Hundreds of trees were downed along the path, and a small pond had its water sucked out.[6][7]
EF1 SE of Lenoir Caldwell NC 35°50′49″N 81°25′55″W / 35.8470°N 81.4320°W / 35.8470; -81.4320 (Lenoir (Apr. 28, EF1)) 0722 – 0730 4.45 mi (7.16 km) 400 yd (370 m) Unknown
A double-wide manufactured home was mostly destroyed, along with several sheds and outbuildings, and two site-built homes and another mobile home sustained partial roof loss. One of the houses had a porch destroyed, and another had gutters blown off and a carport blown away. Numerous trees were downed along the path. One person sustained minor injuries.[6][7]
EF1 W of Taylorsville Alexander NC 35°54′32″N 81°19′19″W / 35.9090°N 81.3220°W / 35.9090; -81.3220 (Lenoir (Apr. 28, EF1)) 0733 – 0740 4.32 mi (6.95 km) 75 yd (69 m) Unknown
Two outbuildings were destroyed, with several more at a farmstead sustaining roof and siding damage, and a residence had a portion of its roof removed and parts of a porch blown over the house. Additionally, a mobile home was pushed off of its foundation, roofing was peeled off a barn, and many trees were downed.[6][7]
EF1 SW of Norwood to NE of Camak Warren GA 33°25′55″N 82°45′35″W / 33.4319°N 82.7598°W / 33.4319; -82.7598 (Norwood (Apr. 28, EF1)) 0739 – 0751 7.76 mi (12.49 km) 440 yd (400 m) $1,000,000
Hundreds of trees and several power lines were downed, and eight homes sustained moderate to major structural damage, mostly from fallen large trees.[6][7]
EF0 NE of Strasburg to N of Middletown Shenandoah, Frederick VA 39°00′04″N 78°20′10″W / 39.0010°N 78.3360°W / 39.0010; -78.3360 (Strasburg (Apr. 28, EF0)) 0745 – 0749 4.28 mi (6.89 km) 175 yd (160 m) $25,000
The roof was removed from a pole barn, shingles were removed from a house, and many trees were downed.[6][7]
EF1 SE of Harrisonburg Rockingham VA 38°23′17″N 78°51′54″W / 38.3880°N 78.8650°W / 38.3880; -78.8650 (Keezletown (Apr. 28, EF1)) 0755 – 0758 2.63 mi (4.23 km) 150 yd (140 m) $75,000
Two homes and two barns sustained roof damage, a metal shed was knocked down, and a livestock trailer was moved several feet. Numerous trees were downed as well.[6][7]
EF1 SE of McDonough Chenango NY 42°26′08″N 75°44′00″W / 42.4355°N 75.7333°W / 42.4355; -75.7333 (McDonough (Apr. 28, EF1)) 0758 – 0803 3.39 mi (5.46 km) 150 yd (140 m) $75,000
A couple homes were damaged, and hundreds of trees were downed in a heavily wooded area.[6][7]
EF1 NW of Columbus Chenango NY 42°42′26″N 75°23′53″W / 42.7072°N 75.3980°W / 42.7072; -75.3980 (Columbus (Apr. 28, EF1)) 0858 – 0900 3.47 mi (5.58 km) 100 yd (91 m) $50,000
The second story of a horse barn was blown off, and many trees were downed along the path.[6][7]
EF1 Frankfort Herkimer NY 43°01′18″N 75°10′56″W / 43.0218°N 75.1822°W / 43.0218; -75.1822 (Frankfort (Apr. 28, EF1)) 0904 – 0907 2.88 mi (4.63 km) 250 yd (230 m) Unknown
One house sustained significant structural damage, several more homes had roof and siding damage, and a garage was moved off of its foundation. Numerous trees were downed.[6][7]
EF0 S of Herrick Center Susquehanna PA 41°43′48″N 75°30′36″W / 41.7300°N 75.5100°W / 41.7300; -75.5100 (Herrick (Apr. 28, EF0)) 0950 – 0955 1.03 mi (1.66 km) 80 yd (73 m) $40,000
An intermittent tornado downed several trees and ripped the roof off a mobile home, throwing it about 100 yards (91 m).[6][7]
EF1 NE of Marianna Jackson FL 30°49′48″N 85°10′48″W / 30.8300°N 85.1800°W / 30.8300; -85.1800 (Marianna (Apr. 28, EF1)) 0950 – 0959 3.03 mi (4.88 km) 150 yd (140 m) $500,000
An intermittent tornado touched down at the Marianna Municipal Airport, where seven Cessna aircraft were severely damaged or destroyed. Several homes to the east were damaged, and several trees were snapped as well.[6][7]
EF2 WSW of Lewisberry York PA 40°06′22″N 76°55′35″W / 40.1062°N 76.9265°W / 40.1062; -76.9265 (Lewisberry (Apr. 28, EF2)) 0955 – 1000 2.62 mi (4.22 km) 100 yd (91 m) $50,000
This tornado touched down at Roundtop Mountain Resort, damaging several buildings, including one steel building that housed equipment for the ski patrol, and destroying a shed. Moving north-northeast, the tornado collapsed and twisted a metal high-voltage transmission tower and downed many trees, one of which fell on and destroyed a portion of a house.[6][7]
EF1 Palmyra Lebanon PA 40°17′42″N 76°36′25″W / 40.2950°N 76.6069°W / 40.2950; -76.6069 (Palmyra (Apr. 28, EF1)) 1020 – 1023 1.92 mi (3.09 km) 100 yd (91 m) $10,000
The tornado ripped a roof off an apartment house and tossed debris into a car dealership across the street, damaging vehicles in the lot. Nearby homes sustained roof damage, and a back porch was ripped from one home and thrown a half-block away. Several trees were downed along the path.[6][7]
EF2 W of Ono Lebanon PA 40°24′15″N 76°33′32″W / 40.4041°N 76.5589°W / 40.4041; -76.5589 (Ono (Apr. 28, EF2)) 1030 – 1033 1.07 mi (1.72 km) 200 yd (180 m) $15,000
Four homes sustained minor to moderate damage, six barns and outbuildings were either damaged or destroyed, along with a silo, and two metal high-tension power poles were knocked down. About 200 trees and several power poles were downed, and a cow was injured.[6][7]
EF0 Northern Poolesville Montgomery MD 39°09′07″N 77°25′12″W / 39.1520°N 77.4200°W / 39.1520; -77.4200 (Poolesville (Apr. 28, EF0)) 1045 – 1047 0.76 mi (1.22 km) 50 yd (46 m) $2,000
A trampoline was lifted and deposited atop a power pole, a fence was damaged, and a few trees were downed.[6][7]
EF0 Eastern Westminster Carroll MD 39°34′05″N 76°59′17″W / 39.5680°N 76.9880°W / 39.5680; -76.9880 (Westminster (Apr. 28, EF0)) 1137 – 1138 0.66 mi (1.06 km) 50 yd (46 m) $5,000
Several trees and tree branches were downed on the eastern side of Westminster.[6][7]
EF1 NE of St. Matthews Calhoun SC 33°43′07″N 80°42′55″W / 33.7186°N 80.7152°W / 33.7186; -80.7152 (St. Matthews (Apr. 28, EF1)) 1137 – 1145 4.68 mi (7.53 km) 440 yd (400 m) $262,000
A tornado near Fort Motte damaged a farm, overturned a large section of a field irrigation system, and downed numerous trees and power lines.[6][7]
EF1 S of Sumter Sumter SC 33°51′00″N 80°25′48″W / 33.8500°N 80.4300°W / 33.8500; -80.4300 (Privateer (Apr. 28, EF1)) 1150 – 1204 10.75 mi (17.30 km) 220 yd (200 m) $48,000
An intermittent tornado touched down northwest of Privateer and moved south of Sumter, causing minor roof and structural damage to several homes and downing numerous trees.[6][7]
EF0 E of Hampstead Baltimore MD 39°36′32″N 76°49′48″W / 39.6090°N 76.8300°W / 39.6090; -76.8300 (Hampstead (Apr. 28, EF0)) 1209 – 1211 1.12 mi (1.80 km) 50 yd (46 m) $5,000
Several trees were uprooted, and several tree branches were broken.[7]
EF0 SW of Shiloh Sumter SC 33°54′44″N 80°03′46″W / 33.9121°N 80.0629°W / 33.9121; -80.0629 (Shiloh (Apr. 28, EF0)) 1218 – 1220 1.65 mi (2.66 km) 80 yd (73 m) $18,000
A weak tornado northwest of Turbeville downed a few trees.[7]
EF0 WNW of Hereford Baltimore MD 39°35′53″N 76°42′18″W / 39.5980°N 76.7050°W / 39.5980; -76.7050 (Hereford (Apr. 28, EF0)) 1354 – 1355 0.1 mi (160 m) 75 yd (69 m) $1,000
A brief tornado downed two dozen trees in a heavily wooded area.[7]
EF1 SSE of Beaverdam Hanover VA 37°51′58″N 77°37′45″W / 37.8661°N 77.6292°W / 37.8661; -77.6292 (Beaverdam (Apr. 28, EF1)) 1415 – 1420 2.54 mi (4.09 km) 150 yd (140 m) $25,000
Numerous trees were downed, one of which fell on a house and caused minor roof damage.[7]
EF1 Breton Bay to E of Leonardtown St. Mary's MD 38°15′47″N 76°39′58″W / 38.2630°N 76.6660°W / 38.2630; -76.6660 (Breton Bay (Apr. 28, EF1)) 1525 – 1529 3.37 mi (5.42 km) 150 yd (140 m) $35,000
A cinder-block wall was blown out of a storage shed, a few homes sustained roof and siding damage, and numerous trees were downed.[7]
EF0 S of Lusby Calvert MD 38°21′58″N 76°27′54″W / 38.3660°N 76.4650°W / 38.3660; -76.4650 (Lusby (Apr. 28, EF0)) 1541 – 1543 1.71 mi (2.75 km) 50 yd (46 m) $7,000
About a dozen trees were uprooted, and several branches were broken.[7]
EF1 W of Rose Hill Duplin NC 34°49′41″N 78°08′46″W / 34.8280°N 78.1460°W / 34.8280; -78.1460 (Rose Hill (Apr. 28, EF1)) 1900 – 1905 1.37 mi (2.20 km) 100 yd (91 m) $10,000
A portion of a hog farm was destroyed, with debris scattered for several hundred yards, and numerous trees were downed.[7]
EF0 WNW of Riegelwood Columbus, Bladen NC 34°22′24″N 78°25′15″W / 34.3734°N 78.4207°W / 34.3734; -78.4207 (Riegelwood (Apr. 28, EF1)) 1943 – 1946 0.57 mi (0.92 km) 20 yd (18 m) $27,000
A brief tornado north of Bolton ripped the roof off an upholstery shop, damaged a shed, and downed a dozen trees.[7]
EF1 SW of Atkinson Pender NC 34°30′35″N 78°11′42″W / 34.5097°N 78.1949°W / 34.5097; -78.1949 (Atkinson (Apr. 28, EF1)) 2007 – 2009 0.31 mi (500 m) 60 yd (55 m) $66,000
Two grain silos and a barn were heavily damaged and blown across a road, and a few dozen trees were either snapped and uprooted as well.[7]
EF0 S of Atkinson to WNW of Burgaw Pender NC 34°30′46″N 78°11′06″W / 34.5128°N 78.1850°W / 34.5128; -78.1850 (Atkinson (Apr. 28, EF0)) 2010 – 2019 6.29 mi (10.12 km) 50 yd (46 m) $33,000
Three homes sustained minor damage, and many trees were downed.[7]
EF0 W of Vanceboro Craven NC 35°17′57″N 77°19′20″W / 35.2993°N 77.3222°W / 35.2993; -77.3222 (Vanceboro (Apr. 28, EF0)) 2020 – 2022 0.06 mi (97 m) 50 yd (46 m) $0
Several trees were downed by a very brief tornado.[7]
EF0 NNE of Glynco Glynn GA 31°18′36″N 81°28′48″W / 31.3100°N 81.4800°W / 31.3100; -81.4800 (Glynco (Apr. 28, EF0)) 2022 0.01 mi (16 m) 10 yd (9.1 m) $0
This very brief tornado touched down near Interstate 95 and caused no damage.[7]
EF1 WSW of Watha Pender NC 34°36′03″N 78°03′51″W / 34.6007°N 78.0641°W / 34.6007; -78.0641 (Watha (Apr. 28, EF1)) 2029 – 2034 3.08 mi (4.96 km) 60 yd (55 m) $105,000
Several homes sustained minor roof, soffit, and siding damage, a large storage building sustained substantial damage, and the top of a grain silo was ripped off. Numerous large trees were downed, with a few falling on homes and causing damage.[7]
EF0 E of Jamesville Martin NC 35°48′50″N 76°49′55″W / 35.8140°N 76.8320°W / 35.8140; -76.8320 (Jamesville (Apr. 28, EF0)) 2030 – 2031 0.07 mi (110 m) 30 yd (27 m) $0
A brief tornado touched down in an open field, causing no damage.[7]
EF0 SW of Willard Pender NC 34°40′31″N 77°59′55″W / 34.6752°N 77.9986°W / 34.6752; -77.9986 (Willard (Apr. 28, EF0)) 2038 – 2039 0.24 mi (390 m) 30 yd (27 m) $12,000
This brief tornado struck a turkey farm, causing significant damage to a turkey house and killing a number of turkeys.[7]
EF0 N of Pantego Beaufort NC 35°40′44″N 76°38′02″W / 35.6790°N 76.6340°W / 35.6790; -76.6340 (Pantego (Apr. 28, EF0)) 2123 – 2127 0.31 mi (0.50 km) 30 yd (27 m) $0
Trees were downed sporadically, with one large hardwood tree being snapped at the base.[7]

See also edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ a b c d All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time and dates are split at midnight CDT for consistency.
  2. ^ a b c d All damage totals are in 2011 USD unless otherwise stated.

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