Tornado outbreak of May 6–10, 2024

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Tornado outbreak of May 6–10, 2024
Meteorological history
DurationMay 6, 2024–ongoing
Tornado outbreak
Tornadoes56+
Maximum ratingEF4 tornado
Highest windsTornadic – 165–175 mph (266–282 km/h) in Barnsdall, Oklahoma on May 6
Highest gustsNon-tornadic – 82 mph (132 km/h) near Chester, Oklahoma on May 6
Largest hail4.00 in (10.2 cm) – 3 locations on May 6 and 7
Overall effects
Fatalities3 (+2 non-tornadic)[1]
Injuries76–80+[2][3]
Missing1[4]
DamageUnknown
Areas affectedMidwestern, Southern United States, Great Plains, Ohio Valley, New England
Part of the Tornadoes of 2024

Beginning on May 6, a significant tornado outbreak began unfolding across the Central United States, as a result of a slow-moving trough. Several tornadoes were reported across the region, particularly in Oklahoma. A damaging tornado struck the towns of Barnsdall and Bartlesville, Oklahoma. One fatality has been confirmed so far. Severe and tornadic weather spread eastward over the Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee Valleys over the next two days. Tornado emergencies were issued for three consecutive days between May 6–8; the last time that had occurred was exactly 21 years prior between May 6–9, 2003.[5]

Meteorological synopsis

High risk convective outlook issued by the Storm Prediction center at 13:00 UTC on May 6

May 6

On May 6, a tornado-driven high risk was issued by the Storm Prediction Center across central, north central, and, later, northeastern Oklahoma and south central Kansas. However, throughout the day, only weak tornadoes occurred across the Plains. A separate system also spawned severe thunderstorms in Tennessee, including one that produced an EF1 tornado that moved through Smithville. Later that night, a powerful supercell spawned a violent tornado southeast of Hominy, Oklahoma. The tornado continued northeast, producing significant tree damage. As the tornado closed in on the city of Barnsdall, a tornado emergency was issued. The tornado entered the southeast part of Barnsdall, where it inflicted EF4 damage to a well-constructed two-story home along with EF3 damage to other homes and a well-built, metal-framed building. Intense tree damage occurred in this area as well. At least one person was killed in the city. The tornado continued northeast and moved into Bartlesville, Oklahoma, where a Hampton Inn suffered severe damage. The tornado dissipated northeast of the town.[6]

May 7–8

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On May 7, a tornado-driven Enhanced risk was issued across the Ohio Valley by the Storm Prediction Center. That afternoon, a strong, high-end EF2 tornado caused severe damage in Portage, Michigan. Later, another tornado prompted the issuance of a tornado emergency for Union City and Sherwood, the first tornado emergency ever issued in the state of Michigan. Other tornadoes were reported across Michigan along with Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania through the overnight hours into May 8.[7][8][9] Later on May 8, more severe weather and tornadoes impacted much of the Middle Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys. PDS tornado warnings were issued for tornadoes near Equality, Illinois and Aurora, Missouri.[10] Multiple strong supercells hit Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. At 6:54 PM a tornado emergency was issued for parts of Marshall County, Maury County, Rutherford County, and Williamson County including Spring Hill, Tennessee, Chapel Hill, Tennessee, and Allisona, Tennessee. In the middle of the outbreak, the SPC issued a 15% hatched tornado risk for Southeastern Tennessee, Northwestern Georgia and North Alabama at 0100 UTC.[11] Two flash flood emergencies were issued for parts of Northern Tennessee after round of torrential rainfall battered the area. Later, another Supercell in Alabama caused a PDS tornado warning for the city of Huntsville, Alabama. That same supercell went on to produce another damaging tornado that sparked a tornado emergency for Henegar, Alabama, Hammondville, Alabama, and Mentone Alabama.

Confirmed tornadoes

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
3 23 28 6 0 1 0 61+

May 6 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, May 6, 2024[a]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width
EF0 N of Wellfleet Lincoln NE 40°53′N 100°42′W / 40.88°N 100.70°W / 40.88; -100.70 (Wellfleet (May 6, EF0)) 16:53–17:02 1.3 mi (2.1 km) 50 yd (46 m)
A landspout caused minor tree damage over open country.[12]
EF0 ENE of Lebanon Wilson TN 36°15′18″N 86°11′01″W / 36.2551°N 86.1835°W / 36.2551; -86.1835 (Lebanon (May 6, EF0)) 19:55–19:56 0.5 mi (0.80 km) 50 yd (46 m)
A brief tornado downed a few trees.[13]
EF0 SE of Cowles Webster NE 40°08′42″N 98°23′48″W / 40.1451°N 98.3966°W / 40.1451; -98.3966 (Cowles (May 3, EF0)) 21:19–21:29 7.01 mi (11.28 km) 40 yd (37 m)
A likely rain-wrapped tornado damaged outbuildings, inflicted minor tree damage, and overturned a camper.[14]
EF1 Smithville DeKalb TN 35°58′19″N 85°51′29″W / 35.9719°N 85.8581°W / 35.9719; -85.8581 (Smithville (May 6, EF1)) 21:23–21:33 3.30 mi (5.31 km) 150 yd (140 m)
A tornado began on the west side of Smithville, moving along SR 83 north of town, where numerous trees were downed, several homes sustained roof damage, and several barns and outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. The tornado reached its peak intensity of EF1 along SR 56 on the north side of downtown, where a home sustained partial roof loss, a barn was damaged, numerous trees were downed, and a power pole was broken.[13][7]
EFU NW of Arnold Custer NE 41°28′N 100°15′W / 41.47°N 100.25°W / 41.47; -100.25 (Arnold (May 6, EFU)) 22:40 [to be determined] [to be determined]
A landspout was videoed and photographed over open country.[15]
EFU SSW of Helena Alfalfa OK 36°27′53″N 98°17′20″W / 36.4648°N 98.2889°W / 36.4648; -98.2889 (Helena (May 6, EFU)) 23:08–23:10 1.2 mi (1.9 km) —
A rain-wrapped tornado was reported by a storm spotter.[16]
EF1 SE of Okeene to WNW of Lacey Blaine, Kingfisher OK 36°04′03″N 98°15′57″W / 36.0676°N 98.2659°W / 36.0676; -98.2659 (Okeene (May 6, EF1)) 23:43–00:02 10.1 mi (16.3 km) 300 yd (270 m)
Another EF0 tornado occurred simultaneously 3 mi (4.8 km) to the north.[16]
EF0 WNW of Wymore Gage NE 40°08′15″N 96°44′59″W / 40.1376°N 96.7496°W / 40.1376; -96.7496 (Wymore (May 6, EF0)) 00:07–00:08 0.99 mi (1.59 km) 30 yd (27 m)
A brief tornado damaged a supply building on US 77.[17]
EF0 SSW of Manhattan Riley KS 39°08′34″N 96°35′02″W / 39.1428°N 96.5839°W / 39.1428; -96.5839 (Manhattan (May 6, EF0)) 00:39–00:44 1.06 mi (1.71 km) 75 yd (69 m)
A small tornado damaged trees and overturned an irrigation pivot.[18]
EF1 Douglas to S of Covington Garfield OK 36°16′N 97°41′W / 36.26°N 97.68°W / 36.26; -97.68 (Covington (May 6, EF1)) 00:44–00:54 5.68 mi (9.14 km) 300 yd (270 m)
An EF1 tornado was confirmed by NWS Norman. Preliminary information.[15]
EF1 SSE of Glenwood Mills IA 40°59′23″N 95°42′22″W / 40.9898°N 95.706°W / 40.9898; -95.706 (Glenwood (May 6, EF1)) 01:48–01:55 5.66 mi (9.11 km) 250 yd (230 m)
A fast-moving tornado severely impacted a farm, destroying a large shed and scattering debris from two grain bins 0.5 mi (0.80 km) downwind. Two other farmsteads sustained high-end EF1 damage. Numerous trees and large tree branches were snapped.[17]
EF1 W of Macedonia Pottawattamie IA 41°12′10″N 95°29′57″W / 41.2027°N 95.4992°W / 41.2027; -95.4992 (Macedonia (May 6, EF1)) 02:07–02:09 1.53 mi (2.46 km) 200 yd (180 m)
The tornado inflicted shingle damage on a home and snapped trees.[17]
EF4 SE of Hominy to Barnsdall to Northeastern Bartlesville Osage, Washington OK 36°19′49″N 96°21′21″W / 36.3304°N 96.3559°W / 36.3304; -96.3559 (Hominy (May 6, EF4) 02:12–03:05 39.1 mi (62.9 km) ≥1,500 yd (1,400 m)
1 death – See section on this tornado – Five people were injured.
EF1 ESE of Minden Pottawattamie, Shelby IA 41°27′46″N 95°31′29″W / 41.4627°N 95.5248°W / 41.4627; -95.5248 (Minden (May 6, EF1)) 02:13–02:19 4.05 mi (6.52 km) 450 yd (410 m)
A transmission line was damaged where the tornado initially touched down. Several outbuildings and trees were damaged along the tornado path before the tornado lifted west of Shelby.[17]
EF0 S of Burlington Coffey KS 38°06′57″N 95°45′28″W / 38.1159°N 95.7577°W / 38.1159; -95.7577 (Burlington (May 6, EF0)) 02:22–02:23 1.67 mi (2.69 km) 40 yd (37 m)
An EF0 tornado was confirmed by NWS Topeka. Preliminary information.[19]
EF0 NW of Westphalia Coffey KS 38°14′36″N 95°35′38″W / 38.2434°N 95.594°W / 38.2434; -95.594 (Westphalia (May 6, EF0)) 02:30–02:35 2.2 mi (3.5 km) 30 yd (27 m)
An EF0 tornado was confirmed by NWS Topeka. Preliminary information.[19]
EF0 N of Ferrelview to ESE of Ridgley Platte, Clay MO 39°22′36″N 94°40′16″W / 39.3767°N 94.6712°W / 39.3767; -94.6712 (Ferrelview (May 6, EF0)) 03:59–04:06 6.22 mi (10.01 km) 50 yd (46 m)
Damage was primarily limited to trees.[20]
EF0 WNW of Picher, OK to ENE ofColumbus, KS Ottawa (OK), Cherokee (KS) OK, KS 37°00′N 94°58′W / 37°N 94.96°W / 37; -94.96 (Picher (May 6, EF0)) 04:04–04:24 20.9 mi (33.6 km) 250 yd (230 m)
An EF0 tornado was confirmed by NWS Springfield. Preliminary information.[15]
EF1 NNW of Lake Lotawana Jackson MO 39°59′10″N 94°16′03″W / 39.9862°N 94.2676°W / 39.9862; -94.2676 (Lake Lotawana (May 6, EF1)) 04:26–04:35 5.5 mi (8.9 km) 75 yd (69 m)
The most significant damage occurred in Grain Valley, where a few commercial buildings sustained EF1 damage. Two trailers at an RV dealership were flipped near I-70 as well.[20]
EF1 Southern Joplin Jasper MO 37°04′N 94°31′W / 37.06°N 94.51°W / 37.06; -94.51 (Joplin (May 6, EF1)) 04:29–04:34 4.49 mi (7.23 km) 100 yd (91 m)
The tornado caused intermittent damage across southern portions of Joplin, uprooting trees and stripping shingles from homes. Flying debris resulted in additional roof damage.[21][15]
EF1 WNW of Moore Cleveland, Oklahoma OK 35°21′58″N 97°33′49″W / 35.366°N 97.5635°W / 35.366; -97.5635 (Moore (May 6, EF1)) 04:37–04:43 5.1 mi (8.2 km) 75 yd (69 m)
A narrow tornado touched down east of Will Rogers World Airport, causing sporadic EF1 damage over its path, including along I-240.[16]
EF1 W of Carthage Jasper MO 37°10′N 94°23′W / 37.16°N 94.38°W / 37.16; -94.38 (Carthage (May 6, EF1)) 04:38–04:39 2.03 mi (3.27 km) 100 yd (91 m)
The tornado uprooted many trees and blew down power lines. Several roofs were also damaged.[22][15]

May 7 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, May 7, 2024[a]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width
EF0 NW of Willard Greene, Polk, Dallas MO 37°19′N 93°28′W / 37.32°N 93.47°W / 37.32; -93.47 (Willard (May 7, EF0)) 05:33–05:54 18.72 mi (30.13 km) 150 yd (140 m)
This tornado uprooted trees along its path. Two homes were damaged by windthrown trees, resulting in one injury.[23][15]
EF1 SW of Osceola Clarke IA 40°58′10″N 93°50′51″W / 40.9694°N 93.8474°W / 40.9694; -93.8474 (Osceola (May 7, EF1)) 05:38–05:46 6.23 mi (10.03 km) 80 yd (73 m)
An EF1 tornado was confirmed by NWS Des Moines. Preliminary information.[24]
EF0 WSW of Woodburn Clarke IA 41°00′28″N 93°36′42″W / 41.0079°N 93.6118°W / 41.0079; -93.6118 (Woodburn (May 7, EF0)) 05:53–05:55 2.02 mi (3.25 km) 80 yd (73 m)
An EF0 tornado was confirmed by NWS Des Moines. Preliminary information.[25]
EF0 SE of Ackworth Warren IA 41°20′55″N 93°29′03″W / 41.3487°N 93.4842°W / 41.3487; -93.4842 (Ackworth (May 7, EF0)) 06:11–06:16 2.86 mi (4.60 km) 80 yd (73 m)
An EF0 tornado was confirmed by NWS Des Moines. Preliminary information.[26]
EF0 Prairie City Jasper IA 41°35′54″N 93°13′51″W / 41.5984°N 93.2308°W / 41.5984; -93.2308 (Prairie City (May 7, EF1)) 06:35–06:36 0.14 mi (0.23 km) 30 yd (27 m)
An EF0 tornado was confirmed by NWS Des Moines. Preliminary information.[24]
EF0 SSE of Knoxville to WSW of Harvey Marion IA 41°15′22″N 93°03′45″W / 41.2561°N 93.0624°W / 41.2561; -93.0624 (Knoxville (May 7, EF0)) 06:37–06:42 4.72 mi (7.60 km) 80 yd (73 m)
An EF0 tornado was confirmed by NWS Des Moines. Preliminary information.[26]
EF1 SW of Huntsville to WNW of Moberly Randolph MO 39°23′25″N 92°35′55″W / 39.3902°N 92.5987°W / 39.3902; -92.5987 (Huntsville (May 7, EF1)) 06:43–06:56 8.65 mi (13.92 km) 250 yd (230 m)
An EF1 tornado was confirmed by NWS Kansas City. Preliminary information.[20]
EF0 Higbee Randolph MO 39°18′01″N 92°31′06″W / 39.3004°N 92.5182°W / 39.3004; -92.5182 (Higbee (May 7, EF0)) 06:44–06:47 2.6 mi (4.2 km) 400 yd (370 m)
An EF0 tornado was confirmed by NWS Kansas City. Preliminary information.[20]
EF0 SE of Bourbon Crawford MO 38°07′N 91°12′W / 38.11°N 91.20°W / 38.11; -91.20 (Bourbon (May 7, EF0)) 08:44–08:45 0.72 mi (1.16 km) 75 yd (69 m)
A weak tornado uprooted trees and snapped large tree limbs. Preliminary information.[15][27]
EF1 Eastern Sullivan Franklin MO 38°13′N 91°08′W / 38.22°N 91.14°W / 38.22; -91.14 (Sullivan (May 7, EF1)) 08:45–08:46 0.31 mi (0.50 km) 150 yd (140 m)
This very brief tornado snapped or uprooted trees, damaged businesses and homes, and lofted debris into trees. Preliminary information.[15][27]
EF0 N of Defiance St. Charles MO 38°40′N 90°49′W / 38.67°N 90.81°W / 38.67; -90.81 (Defiance (May 7, EF0)) 09:21–09:22 2.23 mi (3.59 km) 50 yd (46 m)
A very weak tornado snapped large tree limbs and uprooted trees. Preliminary Information.[15][27]
EF0 NW of Capron, IL to SE of Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, WI Boone (IL), McHenry (IL), Walworth (WI) IL, WI 42°26′24″N 88°48′13″W / 42.44°N 88.8037°W / 42.44; -88.8037 (Capron (May 7, EF0)) 19:05–19:25 14.28 mi (22.98 km) 50 yd (46 m)
A barn collapsed and a shed was lofted and destroyed.[15][28]
EF1 SSW of Darien Walworth WI 42°34′53″N 88°43′27″W / 42.5814°N 88.7242°W / 42.5814; -88.7242 (Darien (May 7, EF1)) 19:18–19:21 0.98 mi (1.58 km) 50 yd (46 m)
A horse stable was damaged.[28]
EF1 Northwestern Dowagiac to SE of Decatur Cass MI 42°04′06″N 85°55′00″W / 42.0682°N 85.9168°W / 42.0682; -85.9168 (Decatur (May 7, EF1)) 21:11–21:38 11.83 mi (19.04 km) 950 yd (870 m)
This large tornado first touched down north of the Dowagiac Municipal Airport and moved northeastward, damaging trees, including a few large trees that were uprooted and fell onto homes. The tornado then snapped a power pole and flipped a few center pivots were flipped in a field adjacent to Amtrak's Michigan Line. After crossing the railroad, the tornado reached its peak width and snapped hundreds of trees in the Twin Lakes area. The tornado continued to snap trees and damaged a barn before dissipating at the Cass/Van Burn County line.[29]
EF2 Southern Centreville to NE of Sherwood St. Joseph, Branch MI 41°55′N 85°32′W / 41.91°N 85.53°W / 41.91; -85.53 (Centreville (May 7, EF2)) 20:41–21:11 19.58 mi (31.51 km) 1,200 yd (1,100 m)
This large, strong high-end EF2 caused extensive damage to trees, center pivot irrigation systems, and homes, and damaged or destroyed outbuildings. The peak damage occurred between Colon and Sherwood where several homes suffered loss of roof and walls. A tornado emergency was issued for this tornado, the first time such an alert had ever been issued in Michigan. Preliminary information.[15][29]
EF2 Portage Kalamazoo MI 42°11′N 85°40′W / 42.18°N 85.66°W / 42.18; -85.66 (Portage (May 7, EF2)) 21:55–22:17 ~11 mi (18 km) ~300 yd (270 m)
Many homes had roof and/or siding damage and two mobile home parks were struck with several mobile homes being destroyed. Businesses and apartments were damaged and a large section of the roof of an industrial warehouse collapsed as well.[30]
EF1 SSW of Union City Branch MI 42°01′29″N 85°10′47″W / 42.0248°N 85.1797°W / 42.0248; -85.1797 (Union City (May 7, EF1)) 22:07–22:08 1.09 mi (1.75 km) 100 yd (91 m)
This satellite tornado to the Sherwood EF2 tornado destroyed an outbuilding. Strong RFD winds occurred between the two tornado paths. Preliminary information.[29]
EFU WNW of Angola Steuben IN 41°39′26″N 85°04′13″W / 41.6573°N 85.0702°W / 41.6573; -85.0702 (Angola (May 7, EFU)) 22:11–22:12 0.04 mi (0.064 km) —
A brief tornado touched down over an open field, causing no damage.[29]
EF0 NE of Waldron Shelby IN 39°28′13″N 85°38′41″W / 39.4703°N 85.6448°W / 39.4703; -85.6448 (Waldron (May 7, EF0)) 23:31–23:33 0.78 mi (1.26 km) 50 yd (46 m)
An EF0 tornado was confirmed by NWS Indianapolis. Preliminary information.[31]
EF1 NNE of St. Paul Rush IN 39°28′12″N 85°35′06″W / 39.4699°N 85.5851°W / 39.4699; -85.5851 (St. Paul (May 7, EF1)) 23:45–23:46 0.16 mi (0.26 km) 30 yd (27 m)
An EF1 tornado was confirmed by NWS Indianapolis. Preliminary information.[31]
EFU SE of Rushville Rush IN 39°30′48″N 85°23′15″W / 39.5133°N 85.3875°W / 39.5133; -85.3875 (Rushville (May 7, EFU)) 23:47–23:53 0.77 mi (1.24 km) 30 yd (27 m)
An EFU tornado was confirmed by NWS Indianapolis. Preliminary information.[31]
EF2 W of Coldwater Mercer OH 40°27′53″N 84°47′30″W / 40.4646°N 84.7917°W / 40.4646; -84.7917 (Coldwater (May 7, EF0)) 23:50–00:08 8.3 mi (13.4 km) 400 yd (370 m)
An EF2 tornado was confirmed by NWS Wilmington. Preliminary information.[32]
EF1 E of Waldron to SW of Milroy Rush IN 39°27′44″N 85°37′44″W / 39.4621°N 85.629°W / 39.4621; -85.629 (Waldron (May 7, EF0)) 00:03–00:15 4.63 mi (7.45 km) 75 yd (69 m)
An EF1 tornado was confirmed by NWS Indianapolis. Preliminary information.[31]
EF1 Southern Melrose Paulding OH 41°05′04″N 84°27′32″W / 41.0844°N 84.459°W / 41.0844; -84.459 (Melrose (May 7, EF1)) 00:11–00:14 3.23 mi (5.20 km) 300 yd (270 m)
The most intense damage occurred as this tornado touched down, sliding an unanchored home 18 feet (5.5 m) off its foundation into a barn. The tornado continued to cause damage as it moved eastward through the south side of Melrose before dissipating.[29]
EF2 W of New Knoxville Mercer, Auglaize OH 40°28′20″N 84°30′26″W / 40.4722°N 84.5073°W / 40.4722; -84.5073 (New Knoxville (May 7, EF0)) 00:20–00:33 6.4 mi (10.3 km) 300 yd (270 m)
An EF2 tornado was confirmed by NWS Wilmington. Preliminary information.[33]
EF1 SSE of Oxford Butler OH 39°27′09″N 84°43′39″W / 39.4525°N 84.7276°W / 39.4525; -84.7276 (Oxford (May 7, EF1)) 00:20–00:24 2.41 mi (3.88 km) 200 yd (180 m)
An EF1 tornado as confirmed by NWS Wilmington. Preliminary information.[15][34]
EF1 Greenville Darke OH 40°05′45″N 84°42′09″W / 40.0958°N 84.7025°W / 40.0958; -84.7025 (Greenville (May 7, EF0)) 00:24–00:42 11.9 mi (19.2 km) 800 yd (730 m)
An EF1 tornado was confirmed by NWS Wilmington. One person was injured. Preliminary information.[35][36]
EF0 N of Clarksburg Decatur IN 39°26′22″N 85°23′27″W / 39.4395°N 85.3909°W / 39.4395; -85.3909 (Clarksburg (May 7, EF0)) 00:25–00:29 4.48 mi (7.21 km) 100 yd (91 m)
An EF0 tornado was confirmed by NWS Indianapolis. Preliminary information.[31]
EF1 NE of Brookville, IN to SW of Oxford, OH Franklin (IN), Butler (OH) IN, OH 39°27′45″N 84°57′31″W / 39.4624°N 84.9587°W / 39.4624; -84.9587 (Brookville (May 7, EF1)) 00:56–01:09 8.3 mi (13.4 km) 300 yd (270 m)
An EF1 tornado as confirmed by NWS Wilmington. Preliminary information.[15][37]
EF0 Southeastern Middletown Butler OH 39°29′N 84°20′W / 39.48°N 84.34°W / 39.48; -84.34 (Middletown (May 7, EF0)) 00:57–00:58 0.28 mi (0.45 km) 80 yd (73 m)
An EF0 tornado as confirmed by NWS Wilmington. Preliminary information.[15]
EF1 NE of South Lebanon Warren OH 39°23′N 84°11′W / 39.39°N 84.18°W / 39.39; -84.18 (South Lebanon (May 7, EF1)) 01:10–01:12 0.91 mi (1.46 km) 150 yd (140 m)
An EF1 tornado was confirmed by NWS Wilmington. Preliminary information.[15]
EF0 E of Lebanon Warren OH 39°25′40″N 84°10′46″W / 39.4279°N 84.1794°W / 39.4279; -84.1794 (Lebanon (May 7, EF0)) 01:14–01:15 0.44 mi (0.71 km) 50 yd (46 m)
A tornado downed trees and power poles near Ohio State Route 123.[15][38]
EF1 ENE of Morrow Warren OH 39°22′N 84°07′W / 39.36°N 84.12°W / 39.36; -84.12 (Morrow (May 7, EF0)) 01:15–01:17 0.44 mi (0.71 km) 250 yd (230 m)
An EF1 tornado was confirmed by NWS Wilmington. Preliminary information.[15]
EF1 NE of Morrow Warren OH 39°23′N 84°05′W / 39.38°N 84.09°W / 39.38; -84.09 (Morrow (May 7, EF1)) 01:18–01:19 0.29 mi (0.47 km) 50 yd (46 m)
An EF1 tornado was confirmed by NWS Wilmington. Preliminary information.[15]
EF1 WSW of Clarksville Warren OH 39°23′N 84°02′W / 39.39°N 84.03°W / 39.39; -84.03 (Clarksville (May 7, EF1)) 01:25–01:26 0.51 mi (0.82 km) 50 yd (46 m)
An EF1 tornado was confirmed by NWS Wilmington. Preliminary information.[15]
EF0 NE of Bennettsville Clark IN 38°26′40″N 85°46′32″W / 38.4445°N 85.7755°W / 38.4445; -85.7755 (Bennettsville (May 7, EF0)) 02:23–02:26 0.25 mi (0.40 km) 60 yd (55 m)
A tornado damaged six homes, affecting shingles and roofing.[39]

May 8 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, May 8, 2024[a]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width
EF2 SE of Salineville, OH to SSW of Hookstown, PA Jefferson (OH), Hancock (WV), Beaver (PA) OH, WV, PA 40°35′00″N 80°48′04″W / 40.5834°N 80.8012°W / 40.5834; -80.8012 (Salineville (May 8, EF2)) 04:54–05:17 15 mi (24 km) 200 yd (180 m)
A significant tornado initially touched down in northwestern Jefferson County, Ohio, uprooting and snapping many hardwood trees. Near County Highway 55, a mobile home was overturned and several homes were unroofed. The tornado tracked across the center of Irondale, Ohio, uprooting or snapping numerous trees at EF2 intensity. Felled trees damaged several homes in the area. The tornado then crossed the Ohio River into Hancock County, West Virginia, becoming the first tornado on record for that county. There, the tornado reached its peak strength as a high-end EF2 tornado, inflicting widespread damage to trees and structures. Several barns and outbuildings were destroyed and homes were fully unroofed. Multiple trees were uprooted in western Beaver County, Pennsylvania, before the tornado lifted. Across its path, the tornado traversed mountainous terrain, including a 100 ft (30 m) tall escarpment. One person was injured.[40][41]
EF2 SW of Rockwell to southern Hot Springs Garland AR 34°23′35″N 93°11′53″W / 34.393°N 93.198°W / 34.393; -93.198 (Hot Springs (May 7, EF2)) 05:30–05:56 12.2 mi (19.6 km) 600 yd (550 m)
An EF2 tornado was confirmed by NWS Little Rock. At least one person was injured, with multiple other injuries being reported. Preliminary information.[42][43][44]
EF1 ENE of Imperial-Enlow Allegheny PA 40°27′44″N 80°11′48″W / 40.4623°N 80.1968°W / 40.4623; -80.1968 (Imperial Enlow (May 8, EF1)) 05:49–05:50 0.2 mi (0.32 km) 150 yd (140 m)
A brief high-end EF1 tornado overturned a trailer and damaged some trees. A nearby outbuilding also lost a metal roof.[40]
EF1 N of Latrobe Reservoir Westmoreland PA 40°17′55″N 79°14′55″W / 40.2986°N 79.2485°W / 40.2986; -79.2485 (Latrobe Reservoir (May 8, EF1)) 08:30–09:00 1.3 mi (2.1 km) 200 yd (180 m)
A tornado snapped and uprooted numerous trees.[41]
EF1 N of Polkville to Cherryville to N of Bessemer City Cleveland, Gaston NC 35°26′N 81°39′W / 35.43°N 81.65°W / 35.43; -81.65 (Polkville (May 8, EF1)) 18:00–18:44 21.99 mi (35.39 km) 100 yd (91 m)
This tornado developed to the north of Polkville snapping and uprooting trees as it passed through Lawndale and south of Fallston. The tornado reached its peak intensity of high-end EF1 as it moved through Cherryville, snapping and uprooting numerous trees. The tornado continued to down trees before dissipating north of Bessemer City. Preliminary information.[15]
EF1 SSE of Carbondale to S of Carterville Jackson, Williamson IL [to be determined] 20:14–20:26 4.2 mi (6.8 km) 50 yd (46 m)
An EF1 tornado was confirmed by NWS Paducah. Preliminary information.[15][45]
EF1 E of Monette to S of Aurora Barry, Lawrence MO 36°56′N 93°42′W / 36.94°N 93.7°W / 36.94; -93.7 (Monett (May 8, EF1)) 21:25–21:46 10.57 mi (17.01 km) 150 yd (140 m)
An EF1 tornado was confirmed by NWS Springfield. Preliminary information.[15][46]
EF1 Annapolis Iron MO 37°22′N 90°42′W / 37.36°N 90.7°W / 37.36; -90.7 (Annapolis (May 8, EF1)) 01:49–01:51 2.27 mi (3.65 km) 250 yd (230 m)
An EF1 tornado was confirmed by NWS St. Louis. Preliminary information.[15]
EF? NW of Pleasant View Robertson TN [to be determined] [to be determined] [to be determined] [to be determined]
1 death – A tornado caused damage along I-24 and points northeast. One fatality was confirmed. Preliminary information.[1][47]
EF? E of Columbia Maury TN [to be determined] [to be determined] [to be determined] [to be determined]
1 death – A large, damaging tornado prompted the issuance of a tornado emergency east of Columbia. A fatality and twelve injuries have been confirmed. Preliminary information.[48][49]
EF? Athens Limestone AL [to be determined] [to be determined] [to be determined] [to be determined]
At least 1 house had partial roof torn off, several trees down. Preliminary information.
EF? Huntsville Madison AL [to be determined] [to be determined] [to be determined] [to be determined]
An intense tornado caused damage in Huntsville and neighborhoods to the east. Preliminary information.
EF? Henagar DeKalb AL [to be determined] [to be determined] [to be determined] [to be determined]
An intense tornado, which came from the same storm that produced the Huntsville tornado, prompted a tornado emergency for Henagar, Hammondville, and Mentone. Significant damage to homes was reported in and around Henagar. Preliminary information.

May 9 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, May 9, 2024[a]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width

Hominy–Barnsdall–Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Hominy–Barnsdall–Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Meteorological history
FormedMay 6, 2024, 9:12 p.m. CDT (UTC−05:00)
DissipatedMay 6, 2024, 10:05 p.m. CDT (UTC−05:00)
EF4 tornado
on the Enhanced Fujita scale
Highest winds165–175 mph (266–282 km/h)
Overall effects
Fatalities1
Injuries13–14[50]
Missing1

This large, violent tornado first touched down southeast of Hominy and moved northeastward. It snapped numerous trees and broke metal power poles with several areas of significant EF3 tree damage noted.[51] As the tornado approached Barnsdall, storm chaser reports of a large tornado and a large debris ball appearing on radar led to the issuance of a tornado emergency. The tornado inflicted severe damage to a wax plant on the southeast side of town, before moving into the east side of town, where numerous homes and a well-built, metal-framed building were heavily damaged or destroyed. One home sustained EF4 damage with high-end EF3 damage occurring elsewhere and trees were snubbed as well. One fatality was confirmed in the town.[9] Moving northeastward away from Barnsdall, the tornado continued to cause significant tree damage, damage homes, and destroy outbuildings. It then moved through the southern and eastern part of Bartlesville, where numerous homes and businesses, including a Hampton Inn, suffered severe damage. The parent supercell was then fully absorbed into a trailing squall line, which caused the tornado to dissipate northeast of the town. Preliminary information.[52]

Non-tornadic impacts

Strong straight-line winds blew a tree down on a car east of Lone Mountain, Tennessee, killing the driver.[10] One person was killed and another person was injured after a tree fell on a vehicle in Gaston County, North Carolina on May 8.[53] One occurred in Jackson County, Illinois, as a mobile home was shifted off its foundation and a trailer was flipped there,[54] while two people were injured after a warehouse had its roof collapse in Knox County, Tennessee.[55] Severe storms also forced a Major League Baseball game at Busch Stadium to be postponed until August 5.[56]

Impact

Amtrak's northbound Heartland Flyer was canceled on May 6 as a precautionary measure due to the high risk of severe weather issued by the Storm Prediction Center; retroactively, the southbound train for May 7 was also canceled.[57] Wolverine trains from the evening of May 7 to the early morning hours of May 8 were also delayed between Ann Arbor and Battle Creek, Michigan due to tornadic activity in the area.[58]

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tornado outbreak of May 6–10, 2024.

Notes

  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 for consistency.

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