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Tornadoes of 2019
A chart of the 2019 United States tornado count estimated from the number of preliminary reports
TimespanJanuary 4 – December 30 [1]
Maximum rated tornadoEF4 tornado
  • 4 locations
    on 4 different days
Tornadoes in U.S.1,502
Damage (U.S.)unknown
Fatalities (U.S.)42
Fatalities (worldwide)99

This page documents notable tornadoes and tornado outbreaks worldwide in 2019. Strong and destructive tornadoes form most frequently in the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Bangladesh, and Eastern India, but can occur almost anywhere under the right conditions. Tornadoes also develop occasionally in southern Canada during the Northern Hemisphere's summer and somewhat regularly at other times of the year across Europe, Asia, Argentina, and Australia. Tornadic events are often accompanied by other forms of severe weather, including strong thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail.

There were 1,676 preliminary filtered reports of tornadoes in the United States in 2019,[2] of which at least 1,502 have been confirmed. This makes 2019 the fourth most active season on record, behind 2008, 2011, and 2004. Worldwide, 99 tornado-related deaths have been confirmed; 42 in the United States,[3] 28 in Nepal, 14 in China, six in Cuba, two each in South Africa, Turkey, and Indonesia, and one each in Chile, Italy, and Japan.

Events

See also: List of United States tornadoes from January to March 2019, List of United States tornadoes in April 2019, List of United States tornadoes in May 2019, List of United States tornadoes from June to August 2019, List of United States tornadoes from September to October 2019, and List of United States tornadoes from November to December 2019

United States yearly total

Template:Tornadoes of 2019/Deadly

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
169 645 532 120 33 3 0 1,502


January

See also: List of United States tornadoes from January to March 2019 § January

There were 18 tornadoes reported in United States in January;[2] however, 22 were confirmed.

January 11 (Indonesia)

On January 11, a weak tornado formed over Bandung in the Indonesian province of West Java. No fatalities occurred, but 102 people were injured. Around 600 homes were damaged, causing $50 million in damage.[4][5]

January 19

High-end EF2 damage to the First Presbyterian Church in Wetumpka, Alabama.
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5
1 2 7 1 0 0 0

On January 19, the Storm Prediction Center issued a slight risk of severe weather for much of Mississippi and Alabama, along with parts of Louisiana, Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle. This included a 5% risk of tornadoes. A small tornado outbreak impacted the Deep South later that day. Five weak tornadoes struck Mississippi and Louisiana in the morning hours, including an EF1 tornado that destroyed a mobile home and a storage building and caused considerable roof damage to surrounding homes to the northeast of Franklinton, Louisiana.[6] A high-end EF2 tornado caused significant structural damage in Wetumpka, Alabama. The First Presbyterian Church was destroyed, along with the First Baptist Church, the police station, a senior center, and several homes were severely damaged or destroyed. Four people were injured.[7][8][9] An EF1 tornado near Booth, Alabama destroyed a trailer, injuring two people inside.[7] Three other EF1 tornadoes touched down in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle, including one that caused damage at Tyndall Air Force Base. Overall, this outbreak produced 10 tornadoes and resulted in six injuries.[7][10]

January 24 (Turkey)

FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
0 0 1 3 0 0 0

On January 24, Turkey was impacted by four tornadoes. Two people were killed and 11 injured by an F2 tornado in the Kumluca area of Antalya Province, where homes and businesses sustained major damage. Several vehicles and trailers were tossed and damaged by the tornado as well. One of the fatalities occurred when a man attempted to take shelter inside a metal cargo container at a construction site, while the other occurred as a result of a collapsed roof.[11][12] Another F2 tornado flattened a large swath of trees in a heavily forested area near Olympos, while an F1 near Kum damaged homes and greenhouses. In Sahilkent, an F2 tornado caused significant damage to vehicles as well.[13]

January 27 (Cuba)

A violent EF4 tornado struck the eastern side of Havana, Cuba's capital city, at night, killing 6 people and injuring 193 others, some critically. The large stovepipe tornado caused extensive damage as it moved through densely populated areas of the city. Numerous well-built masonry homes and businesses were badly damaged or destroyed, including 90 homes that completely collapsed, and 30 homes that were badly damaged or partially collapsed. Many vehicles were thrown into buildings, crushed by falling debris, or were tossed and mangled beyond recognition. Numerous trees and power poles were snapped as well. This was the strongest tornado to strike Cuba in nearly 80 years, when an F4 tornado struck Bejucal on December 26, 1940.[14][15][16][17][18]

February

See also: List of United States tornadoes from January to March 2019 § February

There were 26 tornadoes reported[2] in the United States in February; however, 27 were later confirmed.

February 23–24

EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5
0 2 3 1 1 0 0
EF3 damage to a grocery store in Columbus, Mississippi. One person was killed at this location.

On the morning of February 23, the Storm Prediction Center issued a moderate risk of severe weather. This included a 15% hatched risk area for tornadoes. The possibility of a few strong, long-tracked tornadoes was noted. On the evening of February 23, through the early morning hours or February 24, a small tornado outbreak occurred in portions of Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. A large, rain-wrapped EF3 tornado touched down and struck the city of Columbus, Mississippi, damaging or destroying numerous homes and businesses in town. A church was largely destroyed, and the top of a cell tower was bent over. A large brick grocery store building was almost entirely leveled, resulting in one fatality, the first of 2019. Nineteen other people were injured by the tornado.[19] An EF2 tornado also caused considerable damage to homes and trees as it clipped the west edge of Burnsville, Mississippi. In addition, an EF1 tornado near Kingville, Alabama downed hundreds of trees and destroyed a manufactured home. Overall, this outbreak produced eight tornadoes, killed one person, and resulted in 19 injuries.[20]

March

See also: List of United States tornadoes from January to March 2019 § March

There were 145 tornadoes reported in the United States in March,[2] of which 111 were confirmed.

March 3

Main article: Tornado outbreak of March 3, 2019
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5
0 11 21 7 1 1 0
EF4 damage to a well-built brick home in Beauregard, Alabama. This home was anchor-bolted to its foundation.

On March 1, parts of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina were highlighted in a slight risk for severe weather by the Storm Prediction Center. On March 2, during the evening updated outlook, the Storm Prediction Center issued an enhanced risk from eastern-most Alabama, extending through central Georgia and into western South Carolina due to the risk of a few strong tornadoes. On March 3, the Storm Prediction Center maintained the enhanced risk area, which included a 10% hatched risk area for tornadoes. Later that afternoon and evening, a tornado outbreak occurred across parts of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina as numerous tornadic supercell thunderstorms overspread the region. A violent, long-tracked EF4 tornado killed 23 people as it decimated the rural community of Beauregard in Lee County, Alabama. Well-built homes were leveled, trees were debarked, and vehicles were lofted and mangled beyond recognition by this violent tornado. The tornado continued through western portions of Georgia, striking Talbotton at EF3 strength and causing major damage in that town before dissipating. In addition to the 23 fatalities, 97 people were injured by the tornado.[21][22][23] The Beauregard tornado ended the record-long 673-day streak without a violent (EF4 or EF5) tornado in the United States since the last one touched down near Canton, Texas on April 29, 2017. It was also the deadliest tornado to strike the United States since the 2013 Moore tornado.[24]

Near Eufaula, a high-end EF2 tornado caused major damage to structures and aircraft at Weedon Field, and also destroyed a fire station. Another EF2 tornado caused significant damage to homes, mobile homes, and vehicles near Fort Valley, Georgia, injuring one person. The town of Cairo, Georgia was also significantly impacted by an EF2 tornado, where homes and businesses were severely damaged and two people were injured. In Florida, two people were injured when an EF3 tornado destroyed multiple homes to the east of Tallahassee. In South Carolina, an EF2 snapped large trees and power poles, damaged a gas station, and injured four people near Clarks Hill. Numerous weak tornadoes also touched down, including an EF0 that struck downtown Macon, Georgia. Overall, this outbreak produced 41 tornadoes and killed 23 people. All of the fatalities from this outbreak occurred in Lee County, Alabama as a result of the long-tracked EF4 tornado that struck Beauregard.[25]

March 12–14

Main article: March 2019 North American blizzard
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5
0 20 13 5 0 0 0

A three-day tornado outbreak affected various regions of the United States during mid-March 2019. On March 12, an EF2 tornado impacted the city of Dexter, New Mexico. The tornado damaged or destroyed several homes and mobile homes in town, injuring 6 people. It was the earliest EF1 or stronger tornado in the state of New Mexico on record and also the first tornado in Chaves County during the month of March going back to 1959.[26] Another EF2 snapped numerous power poles near Malaga as well. Over the course of March 13, a few weak tornadoes touched down in parts of Texas, including an EF0 and an EF1 that struck the town of Junction, resulting in moderate damage. Another EF1 tornado blew off roofs in Zephyr. On March 14, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issued an enhanced risk of severe weather from northern Indiana and northwestern Ohio southward into northern Alabama. The most notable tornado of the day was a strong EF2 tornado that caused major structural damage to several homes and a church near Lovelaceville, Kentucky, before weakening and striking West Paducah, where a mall and several businesses sustained minor damage. The tornado narrowly missed the National Weather Service office in Paducah, and was caught on video by a meteorologist on duty.[27] Another EF2 tornado struck the small town of Vernon, Michigan, where homes had roofs and exterior walls removed and a business was destroyed. Many tornadoes touched down in Alabama on the evening of March 14, almost all of which were weak. However, an EF2 that passed near Titus severely damaged multiple homes and two convenience stores. Numerous other EF0 and EF1 tornadoes touched down in parts of Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio as well. Overall, this outbreak produced 38 tornadoes and injured eight people.[25]

March 13 (Germany)

On March 13, a strong tornado touched down in extreme western Germany, very close to the border of Belgium. The tornado struck the town of Roetgen directly, where 40 homes were damaged, 10 of which were left uninhabitable. Two of these homes had their roofs completely destroyed, and several others sustained partial roof removal. Detached garages were destroyed, and structural debris and insulation was scattered throughout the damage path. Some debris was impaled into the exterior walls of damaged homes. Trees were snapped and uprooted, and metal street lamp poles were bent to the ground. Two warehouse buildings were also damaged, and vehicles were damaged by flying debris and falling trees as well. Five people were injured in Roetgen, four of which required hospitalization.[28][29] Based on the damage, the tornado was initially rated F2 in intensity, but the tornado was upgraded to F3 on November 2019.[30]

March 31 (Nepal)

Main article: 2019 Nepal tornado

On March 31, a destructive and deadly tornado tore through several villages of the Bara District and Parsa District of Nepal, killing 28 people and injuring 1,176 others. It was the country's first ever confirmed tornado.[31] Most of the dead and injured were poor and living in weakly-built houses that were destroyed. However, several well-constructed masonry structures, including a mosque, were completely leveled. A total of 1,273 homes were destroyed and a further 1,348 sustained damage. The majority of damage took place in Bara where 1,183 homes were destroyed. Vehicles were thrown, and numerous trees were snapped and denuded as well.[32][33]

April

See also: List of United States tornadoes in April 2019

There were 303 tornadoes reported in the United States in April,[2] of which 274 were confirmed.

April 13–15

Main article: Tornado outbreak of April 13–15, 2019
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5
0 23 31 15 2 0 0
EF3 damage to the Caddo Mounds State Historic Site museum in Weeping Mary, Texas. One person was killed here and several others were injured.

On April 13, the Storm Prediction Center issued a moderate risk of severe weather for much of Louisiana, along with portions of Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi. This included a 15% hatched risk area for tornadoes. A highly sheared and unstable atmosphere in place over much of the Southern United States provided a favorable environment for supercells and tornadoes, including the potential for strong, long-tracked tornadoes. Throughout the afternoon and evening, a tornado outbreak unfolded as multiple significant tornadoes tracked through the outlined threat area. An EF3 tornado severely impacted the town of Franklin, Texas, destroying numerous homes and businesses, and injuring 12 people. Another long-tracked EF3 tornado struck Weeping Mary and Alto, destroying numerous homes and the Caddo Mounds State Historic Site museum, killing two people and injuring 20 more. Alto had also sustained significant damage from a separate EF2 tornado that occurred earlier in the day. Three separate EF2 tornadoes struck Vicksburg, Mississippi, damaging homes and businesses. A high-end EF2 also impacted Hamilton, destroying homes and a fire station, and killing one person there. Severe storms and tornadoes continued overnight into April 14 as the system pushed eastward, and an enhanced risk of severe weather was issued for parts of the Eastern United States, included a large 5% risk area of tornadoes extending from Georgia up to Pennsylvania. Widespread tornado touchdowns occurred in the threat area, though most were weak. However, an EF2 tornado struck Shelby, Ohio, where a Chevrolet dealership and several homes were significantly damaged, and six people were injured. A high-end EF2 tornado struck Starbrick, Pennsylvania as well, where a lumber company sustained major damage. A few additional tornadoes occurred into the early morning hours of April 15, including an EF2 that caused severe damage to homes and a warehouse near Laurel, Delaware. Overall, this outbreak produced 71 tornadoes that killed three people.[25] [34][35]

April 17–19

Main article: Tornado outbreak of April 17–19, 2019
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5
3 30 49 11 1 0 0

Following the previous event, another outbreak of tornadoes impacted the Deep South and Eastern United States, accompanying a strong cold front across the southern Great Plains and into the Southeast. The Texas Panhandle, Kansas, and western Oklahoma were impacted on the afternoon of April 17, with eight weak tornadoes causing little to no damage.[36][37] The next day, the Storm Prediction Center issued an enhanced risk for Mississippi and Alabama, including a 10% hatched risk area for tornadoes. A total of 40 tornadoes touched down in Mississippi that evening, a few of which were strong. One tornado that touched down in the small town of Morton severely damaged or destroyed several homes, and was rated high-end EF2. Two EF1 tornadoes downed numerous trees in Philadelphia, Mississippi as well, one of which collapsed the exterior wall of an urgent care. Two EF2 tornadoes near Learned snapped numerous large trees and power poles as well. By April 19, the severe weather threat had shifted to the Eastern United States, with a moderate risk in place for the Carolinas and Virginia. This included a 10% risk area for tornadoes, and numerous tornadoes touched down from Florida to Pennsylvania throughout the day and evening, several of which were strong. In Virginia, an EF3 passed near Rocky Mount destroying homes, tossing vehicles, and injuring two people. An EF2 tornado also ripped the roof off of a house near Mineral, while another EF2 near Charles City severely damaged a rod and gun club. A few significant tornadoes occurred across parts of the Carolinas as well, including an EF2 that significantly damaged a few homes in the southern part of Hillsborough, North Carolina. Further north, EF2 tornadoes caused considerable damage in the Pennsylvania communities of St. Thomas and Lewistown. A total of 94 tornadoes were confirmed as a result of this outbreak, none of which caused fatalities.[25]

April 24–25

EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5
1 2 9 4 1 0 0

Beginning on April 24, a small outbreak of strong tornadoes impacted Texas and Louisiana. A strong EF2 impacted the outskirts of Bryan, Texas, where a house and several warehouses sustained major structural damage, and one person was injured. Another strong tornado caused high-end EF2 damage in the town of San Augustine, Texas, where multiple homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed. During the early morning hours of April 25, a large tornado of EF3 intensity caused major damage in Ruston, Louisiana, including portions of the Louisiana Tech University campus. Numerous homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed, vehicles were lofted, and two people were killed when a large tree crushed a house. Another early-morning wedge tornado tracked from Morehouse Parish, Louisiana into Ashley County, Arkansas, mowing down hundreds of trees at EF2 intensity. Near Jena, Louisiana, an EF2 tornado ripped half of the roof off of a house and downed many trees. A few additional weak tornadoes touched down across portions of the Ohio Valley, including two EF1 tornadoes touched down near North Vernon, Indiana, causing damage to trees, vehicles, and homes. 17 tornadoes were confirmed as a result of this outbreak, which killed two people.[25]

April 30

EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5
1 17 26 3 1 0 0

During the afternoon and evening of April 30, numerous tornadoes touched down across portions of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Arkansas, a few of which were strong.[38] An EF3 wedge tornado killed two people, injured 9 others, and caused major damage as it passed near Blue, Oklahoma.[39][40] A high-end EF2 tornado touched down in the northern part of Ozark, Missouri before passing near Rogersville, injuring three people and destroying or heavily damaging numerous homes.[41] Significant damage to homes and businesses also occurred as a result of an EF2 tornado that struck Haileyville, Oklahoma, where one person was injured. Another EF2 caused damage to homes, barns, power lines, and outbuildings near Talala. Numerous other weak tornadoes also touched down, including an EF1 that struck Denton, Texas, downing trees at the Texas Woman's University campus and in nearby neighborhoods. Overall, this outbreak produced 48 tornadoes and killed two people.[42]

April 30 (Romania)

A F2 tornado[43] touched down near Drajna Nouă, a village in Călărași County.[44] 10 buildings sustained damage from the tornado.[45] A passenger bus was overturned by the force of the winds, injuring 12 people.[46][46]

May

See also: List of United States tornadoes in May 2019

There were 556 tornado reports in the United States in May,[2] of which 507 were confirmed.

May 17–30

Main article: Tornado outbreak sequence of May 2019
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5
54 160 126 31 18 2 0

In mid- to late May, the mid-level pattern across the United States was characterized by an expansive area of high pressure across the Southeast and an abnormally strong trough across the West. With warm, moist air propagating northward from the Gulf of Mexico, and several mid-level impulses intersecting this unstable airmass, conditions became ideal for sustained and significant severe weather beginning on May 17. In the 13 following days, more than 500 reports of tornadoes were received by the Storm Prediction Center, an occurrence only seen four previous times in 2003, 2004, 2008, and 2011.[47] Cumulatively, at least 391 tornadoes were confirmed through photo evidence or damage surveys.[25] Tornado related deaths occurred in association with an EF2 tornado near Adair, Iowa, an EF3 in Jefferson City, Missouri, an EF3 tornado near Golden City, Missouri on May 22; an EF3 tornado in El Reno, Oklahoma on May 25; and an EF3 tornado in Celina, Ohio on May 27. Eight deaths resulted from these tornadoes, all during nighttime hours. The prospect of large, damaging tornadoes moving toward high population centers resulted in tornado emergencies for Oronogo and Jefferson City, Missouri; Dayton, Ohio; and the cities of Lawrence, Eudora, Kansas City, Shawnee, Lenexa, and De Soto, Kansas. There was also another EF0 tornado in Miller, Missouri. In addition to the eight fatalities, dozens of injuries were reported.[48]

May 30–31 (Chile)

FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
0 0 0 2 0 0 0

An F2 tornado hit Los Ángeles, Chile on May 30, causing damage and injuring 16 people.[49] The next day, another F2 tornado affected Talcahuano and Concepción, killing one person and injuring at least 23 people.[50]

June

See also: List of United States tornadoes from June to August 2019 § June

There were 206 tornadoes reported in the United States in June,[2] of which 176 were confirmed.

June 6

EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5
0 4 13 1 0 0 0

A small outbreak of tornadoes impacted Louisiana causing moderate damage. This included an EF2 that caused significant damage to a chemical plant near Sorrento. A narrow tornado also hit Baton Rouge and was rated EF1.[citation needed]

June 15–16

EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5
3 12 15 6 0 0 0

In mid June a tornado outbreak impacted parts of the plains and Midwest. Several strong tornadoes impacted parts of Indiana, Iowa, And Oklahoma. A brief tornado also hit Arlington, Texas and was rated EF1.[citation needed]

June 29

An isolated low-precip supercell formed near Allen, South Dakota, producing a long-lived, stationary tornado in some open fields. Due to the visibility and realtively flat region the tornado formed in it could reportably be seen dozens of miles away.

July

See also: List of United States tornadoes from June to August 2019 § July

There were 103 tornadoes reported in the United States in July,[2] of which 100 were confirmed.

July 3 (China)

A powerful tornado in the city of Kaiyuan in Liaoning Province, Northeastern China, killed six people and injured 190.[51]

July 23

EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5
0 1 4 0 0 0 0

Between late July 22 and early July 23, several rounds of powerful thunderstorms moved through Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, prompting rare tornado warnings for the region. Around mid-day of July 23, two EF1 tornadoes struck two different towns on Cape Cod. One tornado touched down in West Yarmouth, ripping off the roof of the Cape Sands Inn, uprooting dozens of trees, and sending one tree into a residence. This tornado lifted ten minutes later in South Yarmouth. The second EF1 struck Harwich, snapping trees and ripping shingles off of roofs before lifting five minutes later. A survey by NWS meteorologists discovered a third EF1 struck Harwich, remaining on the ground for only one minute. No casualties were reported. Just three other confirmed tornadoes have occurred on Cape Cod since 1950, one of which occurred just nine months prior in October 2018.[52]

July 28 (Italy)

At around 2:00 a.m. on July 28, a tornado hit Fiumicino in Central Italy, causing severe damage to buildings, cars, trees and power lines. A woman was killed when her car was swept away by the tornado.[53]

August

See also: List of United States tornadoes from June to August 2019 § August

There were 75 tornadoes reported in the United States in August,[2] of which 74 were confirmed.

August 11–12 (New Zealand)

Severe thunderstorms hit New Zealand's North Island with hail and tornadoes over two consecutive days. On August 11, severe thunderstorms hit Auckland, with a tornado hitting the suburb of Saint Heliers and lifting roofs.[54] More severe thunderstorms developed on the following day. Two tornadoes were reported from the Taranaki region, causing damage to houses and injuring one person. A tornadic waterspout touched down at the Auckland waterfront, damaging boats and businesses, and causing a container to fall on a car, injuring a person inside.[55][56] Large hail, lightning and torrential rain accompanied the tornadoes.[57]

August 20

EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5
0 0 2 0 1 0 0

A small outbreak of tornadoes saw a mid-range EF3 cause significant damage in Lacona, Iowa. The Iowa Operator Engineers Training Facility was almost completely destroyed.[58][59]

August 29 (China)

On August 29, a tornado struck Nada, Hainan in South China, causing eight fatalities and leaving two people injured.[60]

September

See also: List of United States tornadoes from September to October 2019 § September

There were 87 tornadoes reported in the United States in September,[2] of which 79 were confirmed.

September 5 (Hurricane Dorian)

EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5
1 12 3 2 0 0 0

The approach and landfall of Hurricane Dorian sparked off a small tornado outbreak across North Carolina as embedded supercells within the outer bands came ashore. One of the most damaging of the bunch was a large waterspout that made its way inland onto Emerald Isle, North Carolina. It hit a trailer park at EF2 intensity, causing significant damage to houses and mobile homes. At least 18 tornadoes resulted from this small outbreak.[61]

September 10–11

EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5
0 0 0 6 0 0 0

Several EF2 tornadoes had been confirmed by weather spotters in Wyoming, the strongest being a large multi-vortex wedge tornado near Fort Laramie, Wyoming.[62] Just before midnight on September 10, three EF2 tornadoes impacted the city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, one of which hit a hospital where it blew parts of the roof off and shattered multiple windows, causing several minor injuries. The second tornado touched down near O'Gorman High School and completely destroyed an auto parts store, injuring one person inside. It also blew the roof and walls off of a strip mall made from stucco and concrete. A third tornado touched down on the southern side of Sioux Falls near Journey Elementary School, severely damaging or destroying multiple homes in a residential neighborhood. These tornadoes were the first to touch down in Sioux Falls in 18 years.[63]

September 24

EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5
0 1 1 0 1 0 0

An intense tornado with an EF3 rating touched down near Elk Mound, Wisconsin causing significant damage to houses, throwing vehicles, downing power lines, snapping and partially debarking trees. Another brief tornado touched down in Lake City, Minnesota primarily causing damage to trees.[64]

October

See also: List of United States tornadoes from September to October 2019 § October

There were 66 tornadoes reported in the United States in October,[2] of which 62 were confirmed.

October 12 (Japan)

Due to Typhoon Hagibis, a large, wedge F2 tornado ripped through Chiba Prefecture south-east of Tokyo on October 12, causing one fatality and injuring several people. A man died when his car was flipped over.[65]

October 20–21

Main article: 2019 Dallas tornado
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5
0 7 13 2 1 0 0

On October 20, an intense tornado touched down and moved through the Northern Dallas metropolitan area, heavily damaging homes and businesses. It also destroyed two Dallas Independent School District (DISD) school buildings; Walnut Hill Elementary School and Cary Middle School. Thomas Jefferson High School sustained significant damage.[66] The tornado was rated EF3 with estimated peak winds of 140 miles per hour.[67] A high end EF2 tornado struck Garland, Texas and heavily damaged a Sears Facility warehouse.[68] The next day, a large, 1.5-mile (2.4 km)-wide EF2 tornado hit Siloam Springs, Arkansas, damaging many homes and businesses.[69]

October 20 (Indonesia and Malaysia)

On October 20, a tornado swept through three different villages in Batu, East Java in Indonesia, causing one fatality and destroying about 20 houses. The tornado also snapped several trees and damaged parts of the electricity network within the affected villages.[70] Another tornado was reported near Kedah in Malaysia, destroying two dozen homes.[71][72]

October 31–November 1

EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5
0 4 5 1 0 0 0

On the evening of October 31, a fast but extreme cold front swept through the eastern United States. Several tornadoes touched down, including an EF2 tornado in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania embedded in a swath of straight-line wind damage. This tornado has been confirmed by a NWS survey team from NWS Mount Holly.[73] Another tornado touched down in Gilbert, South Carolina and moved towards Lexington, South Carolina. A tornado warning was in place for about 30 minutes.[74]

November

See also: List of United States tornadoes from November to December 2019 § November

There were 19 tornadoes reported in the United States in November,[2] of which 16 have been confirmed.

November 4 (Greece)

On November 4, right after 1 PM, a large F1 tornado touched down in the Greek city of Kalamata and swept through an olive oil factory, throwing olives all over the place. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.[75]

November 12 (South Africa)

The South African Weather Service confirmed an as yet unclassified strength tornado near New Hanover, KwaZulu-Natal.[76] Two people were killed and several more were injured.[77][78]

November 18 (New Zealand)

A tornado tore through the city of Christchurch on November 18, lifting roofs, smashing windows and injuring two people. Fortunately, no deaths were reported. The tornado was accompanied by a severe thunderstorm which brought hail, lightning and thunder as well as a waterspout that was spotted out at sea at New Brighton.[79][80][81][82]

November 26–27

EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5
1 3 2 2 0 0 0
A mobile home destroyed by an EF2 tornado in Baskin, Louisiana.

A cold front brought rain showers, gusty winds and severe weather to the Southern United States on the night of November 26 and into the morning of November 27. Several tornadoes, most of them weak, touched down in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. An EF2 tornado in Baskin, Louisiana destroyed two mobile homes and slid a church partway off its foundation. Two people were injured in one of the mobile homes. Another EF2 tornado damaged homes and destroyed outbuildings in Star, Mississippi. Two EF1 tornadoes in Louisiana and Mississippi caused damage that was mostly limited to trees. A low-topped supercell spawned three brief EF0 tornadoes in Pike and Barbour Counties, Alabama on the morning of November 27.[83][84][85][86][87]

November 29

Three tornadoes touched down at night in the Phoenix area. One tornado was rated EF1, and the other two rated EF0.[88]

December

See also: List of United States tornadoes from November to December 2019 § December

There were 72 tornadoes reported in the United States in December, of which 54 were confirmed.

December 5 (Indonesia)

On December 5, thunderstorms were reported over Indonesia. One storm over Rote Island produced a waterspout which moved onshore, becoming a landspout and causing significant damage.[89]

December 10 (Indonesia)

A waterspout moved onshore and struck Bangkalan, causing significant damage but no fatalities. Another rain-wrapped tornado touched down nearby and killed one person.[90][91]

December 16–17

EF3 damage to a house near Mize, Mississippi.
Main article: Tornado outbreak of December 16–17, 2019
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5
0 13 13 9 5 0 0

A large tornado outbreak unfolded across the Southern United States, particularly in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. The Storm Prediction Center issued a moderate risk with a 15% chance of significant tornadoes for the region after an upgrade from enhanced risk. The event was well forecasted, with outlooks being issued as far out as day 5. Many PDS tornado warnings and a rare tornado emergency in Alexandria, Louisiana were issued. Damage was reported in several towns, and 45 filtered tornado reports were received by the Storm Prediction Center on the night of December 16, with a further five on the morning of December 17. The city of Alexandria, where the tornado emergency was issued, was heavily damaged as a destructive tornado went through the city's north side. One person was killed in Vernon Parish, Louisiana and two more fatalities occurred in Lawrence County, Alabama.[92][93][94][95][96]

December 28–29

EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5
0 5 5 0 0 0 0

A shortwave trough moved across New Mexico and Texas on December 28 and developed into a low that moved across the southeastern United States on December 29, bringing severe thunderstorms to the Midwest and Deep South.[97][98][99][100] On December 28, two EF0 tornadoes damaged mobile homes and farm buildings in Oklahoma and Missouri.[101][102] Activity was more intense on the afternoon and evening of December 29 when a series of eight EF0 and EF1 tornadoes touched down in Mississippi, damaging homes and outbuildings and causing extensive tree damage.[103][104]

See also

References

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