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|Minor damage to structures, poles, benches, and fencing occurred near the beach and at [[Frank Brown Park]].<ref>{{cite report|agency=National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Tallahassee, Florida|title=NWS Damage Survey for 02/15/2021 Tornado Event|url=https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PNSTAE&e=202102162048|publisher=Iowa Environmental Mesonet|date=February 16, 2021|accessdate=February 16, 2021}}</ref>
|Minor damage to structures, poles, benches, and fencing occurred near the beach and at [[Frank Brown Park]].<ref>{{cite report|agency=National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Tallahassee, Florida|title=NWS Damage Survey for 02/15/2021 Tornado Event|url=https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PNSTAE&e=202102162048|publisher=Iowa Environmental Mesonet|date=February 16, 2021|accessdate=February 16, 2021}}</ref>
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Revision as of 20:03, 17 February 2021

This page documents all tornadoes confirmed by various weather forecast offices of the National Weather Service in the United States during January and February 2021. Tornado counts are considered preliminary until final publication in the database of the National Centers for Environmental Information.

United States yearly total

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
210 545 433 103 21 3 0 1,316

January

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
2 6 5 0 1 0 0 14

January 1 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, January 1, 2021[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF0 N of Butler Taylor GA 32°37′55″N 84°15′22″W / 32.632°N 84.256°W / 32.632; -84.256 (Butler (Jan. 1, EF0)) 20:01–20:05 2.9 mi (4.7 km) 150 yd (140 m) One home had minor roof damage. Trees were snapped or uprooted.[1]
EF0 WSW of Musella Crawford GA 32°46′26″N 84°05′35″W / 32.774°N 84.093°W / 32.774; -84.093 (Musella (Jan. 1, EF0)) 20:18–20:20 0.9 mi (1.4 km) 100 yd (91 m) Part of a roof was taken off a home. Multiple trees were snapped or uprooted.[2]
EF0 ENE of Culloden Monroe GA 32°53′49″N 83°57′32″W / 32.897°N 83.959°W / 32.897; -83.959 (Culloden (Jan. 1, EF0)) 20:35–20:37 1.2 mi (1.9 km) 150 yd (140 m) A garage was destroyed, and up to 10 other structures were damaged. Multiple trees were snapped or uprooted.[2]
EF1 ESE of Forsyth to NW of Dames Ferry Monroe GA 33°00′21″N 83°47′59″W / 33.0057°N 83.7998°W / 33.0057; -83.7998 (Forsyth (Jan. 1, EF1)) 20:51–20:55 3.5 mi (5.6 km) 200 yd (180 m) One person was injured when a mobile home was flipped onto its side near the intersection of SR 18 and SR 87. Trees were snapped or uprooted. A tornado debris signature was present with this tornado.[2]

January 4 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, January 4, 2021[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF0 Corning Tehama CA 39°58′N 122°20′W / 39.96°N 122.33°W / 39.96; -122.33 (Corning (Jan. 4, EF0)) 21:35 [to be determined] [to be determined] A metal shed and barn were damaged. A power pole and trees were knocked down.[3][4]
EF0 NE of Vina Tehama CA 39°58′N 122°00′W / 39.97°N 122.00°W / 39.97; -122.00 (Vina (Jan. 4, EFU)) 22:40 [to be determined] [to be determined] Photos and video confirm that a tornado touched down. No damage was reported.[5][4]

January 6 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, January 6, 2021[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF1 Texas City Galveston TX 29°23′49″N 94°55′30″W / 29.397°N 94.925°W / 29.397; -94.925 (Texas City (Jan. 6, EF1)) 00:13–00:14 0.7 mi (1.1 km) 50 yd (46 m) A convenience store and a nearby apartment complex had severe damage. Dirt and insulation was splattered onto all sides of several structures.[6]
EF1 NE of Parks St. Martin LA 30°14′24″N 91°48′39″W / 30.2401°N 91.8108°W / 30.2401; -91.8108 (Parks (Jan. 6, EF1)) 04:52–04:54 1.2 mi (1.9 km) 40 yd (37 m) A mobile home was flipped and destroyed, though no one was in the home at the time. A storage building was also destroyed. Some homes had roof and awning damage. Some debris was found up in power lines. Several trees were downed.[7]

January 25 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, January 25, 2021[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF0 NNE of Piperton Fayette TN 35°07′03″N 89°36′17″W / 35.1176°N 89.6047°W / 35.1176; -89.6047 (Piperton (Jan. 25, EF0)) 22:29–22:31 1.2 mi (1.9 km) 50 yd (46 m) A brief tornado touched down and moved across a few roads, before lifting a short time later. Numerous trees were downed, and no structural damage was reported.[8]
EF3 SW of Fultondale to Center Point Jefferson AL 33°35′50″N 86°49′29″W / 33.5971°N 86.8246°W / 33.5971; -86.8246 (Fultondale (Jan. 25, EF3)) 04:40–04:54 10.4 mi (16.7 km) 900 yd (820 m) 1 death – This intense tornado touched down southwest of Fultondale and began producing minor shingle damage to numerous homes. It then crossed I-65 at the Walker Chapel Road exit and rapidly intensified to EF2 strength, snapping numerous power poles, heavily damaging a Hampton Inn and numerous restaurants. Mainly just trees were downed as it crossed U.S. Highway 31, but as it entered a heavy residential area, it intensified to EF3 strength. In this area, widespread damage to homes and vehicles occurred, including several homes that were destroyed, one of which was swept off its foundation. Numerous trees were torn down, with some debarking noted, and debris from homes was thrown considerable distances, including a hot tub that was thrown from one residence and was not found. Further along, as the tornado began to weaken slightly to EF2 intensity, Hurst Towing's company building and truck yard were heavily damaged, and Fultondale High School sustained major damage to the school building and athletic facilities. The tornado then weakened substantially as it continued northeast toward Center Point. It struck Rusk Mobile Home Park as it crossed over Pinson Valley Parkway, where numerous homes were damaged mainly by falling trees. The tornado briefly regained low-end EF1 strength before dissipating along Center Point Parkway in Center Point, south of Pinson, after having downed trees and power lines near the Jefferson County Multi-Services Facility. At least 30 people were injured.[9][10]

January 27 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, January 27, 2021[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF1 SW of Fort Braden Leon FL 30°25′06″N 84°33′08″W / 30.4182°N 84.5522°W / 30.4182; -84.5522 (Fort Braden (Jan. 27, EF1)) 16:30–16:31 0.8 mi (1.3 km) 50 yd (46 m) Several outbuildings were destroyed, and trees were snapped or uprooted.[11]
EF1 WSW of Tallahassee to WNW of Cody Leon FL 30°24′27″N 84°25′56″W / 30.4074°N 84.4323°W / 30.4074; -84.4323 (Tallahassee (Jan. 27, EF0)) 16:37–17:02 21.4 mi (34.4 km) 200 yd (180 m) The tornado first touched down several miles west of Tallahassee International Airport. At the airport, a plane was spun 90 degrees and another small plane was flipped. Several airport hangers were also damaged, with some metal roofing being uplifted. One hanger had its front doors shredded, with the supporting structure for one of the doors wrenched free. Further east, a hardwood tree was uprooted and fell onto two cars in a parking lot. Tree damage was noted across the rest of the path. Some trees that were hit were likely weakened by Hurricane Michael in 2018. The tornado finally lifted just before crossing into Jefferson County.[11]

January 30 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, January 30, 2021[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EFU SE of Wann Nowata OK 36°53′N 95°46′W / 36.88°N 95.77°W / 36.88; -95.77 (Wann (Jan. 30, EFU)) 19:45 Unknown Unknown A brief tornado occurred over an open field which could not be surveyed, and therefore received no rating.[12][13]
EFU SSW of South Coffeyville Nowata OK 36°57′N 95°38′W / 36.95°N 95.64°W / 36.95; -95.64 (South Coffeyville (Jan. 30, EFU)) 19:59 Unknown Unknown A brief tornado occurred over an open field which could not be surveyed, and therefore received no rating.[12][14]

February

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
0 3 0 1 1 0 0 5

February 6 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, February 6, 2021[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF0 ESE of Fellsmere Indian River FL 27°44′N 80°32′W / 27.74°N 80.53°W / 27.74; -80.53 (Fellsmere (Feb. 6, EF0)) 21:12 [to be determined] [to be determined] A brief, weak landspout was confirmed based on radar, video, and eyewitness reports.[15]

February 13 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, February 13, 2021[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF0 Seminole Pinellas FL 27°49′55″N 82°47′31″W / 27.832°N 82.792°W / 27.832; -82.792 (Seminole (Feb. 14, EF0)) 06:07–06:14 1.3 mi (2.1 km) 30 yd (27 m) A waterspout formed over Boca Ciega Bay, eventually coming onshore. Some roof decking was damaged.[16]

February 15 event

See also: February 13–16, 2021 North American winter storm § Southeast
List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, February 15, 2021[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF0 NW of Panama City Beach Bay FL 30°13′16″N 85°53′23″W / 30.2211°N 85.8898°W / 30.2211; -85.8898 (Panama City Beach Beach (Feb. 15, EF0)) 20:01–20:03 1.3 mi (2.1 km) 50 yd (46 m) Minor damage to structures, poles, benches, and fencing occurred near the beach and at Frank Brown Park.[17]
EF1 ESE of Wasau Washington FL 30°36′N 85°28′W / 30.60°N 85.46°W / 30.60; -85.46 (Wasau (Feb. 15, EF1)) 20:38–20:39 0.7 mi (1.1 km) 100 yd (91 m) Uprooted trees. Destroyed an outhouse along Wheeler Lane, and did minor roof damage to a double wide mobile home.[18]
EF2+ Damascus Early GA 31°18′N 84°42′W / 31.30°N 84.70°W / 31.30; -84.70 (Damascus (Feb. 15, EF2)) 21:38–? [to be determined] [to be determined] A tornado significantly damaged a double wide mobile home and a single family home, injuring one person. The tornado has been preliminarily rated EF2.[19][20]
EF3+ N of Ocean Isle Beach Brunswick NC 33°56′N 78°29′W / 33.93°N 78.49°W / 33.93; -78.49 (Ocean Isle Beach (Feb. 15, EF3)) 04:35–? 6.9 mi (11.1 km) [to be determined] 3 deaths – Significant damage to many well built homes, some of which were completely demolished. Ten people were injured. The tornado has been preliminarily rated EF3.[21][22]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency.

References

  1. ^ Four (4) Tornadoes Now Confirmed by NWS Peachtree City From January 1 Tornado Event Over Central Georgia (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. January 4, 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2021. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  2. ^ a b c NWS Damage Survey for January 1 Tornado Event Over Central Georgia (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. January 2, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2021. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  3. ^ Preliminary Local Storm Report (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. January 4, 2021. Retrieved January 5, 2021. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  4. ^ a b "2 Confirmed Tornadoes - January 4". Twitter. National Weather Service Office in Sacramento, California. January 6, 2021. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  5. ^ Preliminary Local Storm Report (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. January 4, 2021. Retrieved January 5, 2021. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  6. ^ NWS Damage Survey for 01/06/21 Texas City Tornado (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. January 7, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2021. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  7. ^ NWS Damage Survey for 01/06/21 Tornado Event (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. January 7, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2021. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  8. ^ NWS Damage Survey for 01/25/21 Tornado Event (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. January 27, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2021. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  9. ^ NWS Damage Survey for 01/25/2021 Tornado Event (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. January 27, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2021. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  10. ^ "Fultondale EF3 Tornado - January 25, 2021". National Weather Service Forescast Office in Birmingham, Alabama. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  11. ^ a b Two Tornadoes in Leon County Now Rated Low-End EF1 Intensity (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. January 29, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  12. ^ a b https://twitter.com/NWStulsa/status/1356035082985811973
  13. ^ Preliminary Local Storm Report (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. January 31, 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2021. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  14. ^ Preliminary Local Storm Report (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. January 31, 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2021. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  15. ^ Preliminary Storm Report (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. February 8, 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2021. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  16. ^ PNWS Damage Survey for 02/14/2021 Tornado Event in Pinellas County (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. February 14, 2021. Retrieved February 14, 2021. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  17. ^ NWS Damage Survey for 02/15/2021 Tornado Event (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. February 16, 2021. Retrieved February 16, 2021. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  18. ^ NWS Damage Survey for 02/15/2021 Tornado Event (Report). February 16, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  19. ^ NWS Tallahassee [@NWSTallahassee] (February 16, 2021). "Survey Update: NWS Meteorologists in Tallahassee have found preliminary EF-2 damage for the tornado that affected #Damascus, GA. This rating is not final as assessments are continuing. #GAwx" (Tweet). Retrieved February 16, 2021 – via Twitter.
  20. ^ Preliminary Local Storm Report (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. February 15, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2021. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  21. ^ Preliminary Local Storm Report (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. February 16, 2021. Retrieved February 16, 2021. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  22. ^ Patrick, Jessica. "Three people killed, 10 hurt, dozens of homes damaged in Brunswick tornado". WRAL. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
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