Tornado outbreak of April 26–28, 2024

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Tornado outbreak of April 26–28, 2024
A home with severe damage with debris scattered around and large tree limbs snapped.
EF3 damage to a home west of Elba, Nebraska
Meteorological history
DurationApril 25–28, 2024
Tornado outbreak
Tornadoes56+
Maximum ratingEF4 tornado
Duration~3 days
Highest windsTornadic – 224 mph (360 km/h) in Harlan, Iowa tornado on April 26 (unofficial academic analysis[a])
Non-tornadic – 78 mph (126 km/h) near Rotan, Texas on April 27
Largest hail3.0 in (7.6 cm) – multiple locations on April 26–27
Overall effects
Fatalities5+
Injuries155+
DamageUnknown
Areas affectedMidwestern, Southern United States
Part of the Tornadoes of 2024

From April 25–28, 2024, two separate large and destructive tornado outbreaks occurred back-to-back across portions of the Midwestern and Southern United States, as multiple tornadoes were reported across several states.[2] A tornado in Lancaster County, Nebraska, injured three people,[3] while a tornado occurred across northeastern Lincoln, Nebraska.[4] At least five fatalities were attributed to the tornadoes, with more than 155 people injured.[5][6][7][8][9] At least twenty eight tornadoes were confirmed, with ten in Iowa and one each in Nebraska and Texas.[10] Significant damage was also reported in Blair, Nebraska, and Elkhorn, Nebraska, with a tornado that prompted two tornado emergencies.[11][12] Another long-tracked tornado in Iowa that impacted Shelby County, Iowa, prompted two tornado emergencies as well.[13][14] On April 27, several tornadoes occurred in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Overnight, a significant tornado hit Holdenville, Oklahoma, causing at least two fatalities and four injuries.[15][16] A tornado impacted Sulphur, Oklahoma, as well, causing at least 30 injuries.[17][18]

Meteorological synopsis

A National Weather Service Doppler Radar that has supercells moving through eastern Nebraska and western Iowa on April 26, 2024.
Supercells moving through eastern Nebraska and western Iowa on April 26

On April 20, 2024, the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) first delineated a severe weather risk for April 25–26, highlighting a zone extending from the Central Great Plains northeastward to the Midwestern U.S. The forecast was predicated on the development of thunderstorms downwind of an upper-tropospheric trough, where weather forecast models were depicting the advection of a moist airmass.[19] The forecast was maintained through the next two days. The risk area was expanded into northeastern Texas on April 22 and later extended to include the possibility of severe weather on April 27.[20][21]

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On April 24, a widespread slight risk (level 2) area was issued by the Storm Prediction Center for April 26.[22] On the morning of April 25, this was upgraded to an enhanced risk of severe weather for parts of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, highlighting the risk of tornadoes and large hail in connection with storms developing along a dry line between the Texas Panhandle and northwestern Kansas.[23] This risk was later narrowed to two focal areas: one in northwestern Kansas associated with supercells during the afternoon and evening, and a second near the Red River, associated with an forecast cluster of storms during the overnight hours.[24] With an enhanced risk of severe weather in place, the Storm Prediction issued a tornado watch for eastern Oklahoma on the morning of April 26.[25] Several hours later, on the afternoon of April 26, another tornado watch was implemented for northeastern Nebraska, which included the possibility for "a couple of intense tornadoes."[26]

Evolution of the Minden–Harlan tornado

At 3:41 p.m. CDT, a tornado emergency was issued for West Elkhorn as a large and destructive tornado moved through the area.[11] Some homes were completely leveled and many more structures suffered significant damage.[27] Another storm produced a large tornado near Harlan, Iowa, causing widespread destruction. The Doppler on Wheels (DOW) mobile radar truck measured 1-second wind speeds of approximately 224 mph (360 km/h) at a height of ~282 yards (258 m) with the Harlan storm.[28][29] In the morning hours of April 27, the Storm Prediction Center issued a moderate risk (level 4) for central Oklahoma, north-central Texas, extreme southwestern Missouri, and southeastern Kansas. The moderate risk included a significant 15% tornado risk, a significant 30% wind risk, and a significant 45% hail risk.[30] Multiple supercells formed that afternoon in northern Texas, western Oklahoma, southeastern Kansas, and northwestern Missouri. A 'particularly dangerous situation' (PDS) tornado watch was issued for western Oklahoma and northern Texas, warning of elevated probabilities for numerous tornadoes, some of which could be intense.[31]

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As the day went on, multiple tornadoes touched down, including a large tornado that passed near the town of Knox City, and another near Burkburnett, both in Texas. Numerous PDS tornado warnings were issued for large tornadoes near Cedar Vale, Kansas, as well as Newkirk, Oklahoma. As the day went on, supercells in the center of the main risk area waned, and a more linear mode developed.[32] The 00:00 UTC upper-air sounding from Norman, Oklahoma, depicted very strong shear, with storm-relative helicity in the 0–3 kilometer layer of 400 m2/s2 and mixed-layer CAPE of around 2300 J/kg.[33] As the lower-level jet further increased 0-1km SRH was observed at 600 m2/s2 which is unusually intense.[34] Over the course of the successive hours, new tornadic supercells developed ahead of the main squall line and produced multiple large and intense tornadoes in southern and eastern Oklahoma. These tornadoes caused significant damage and prompted PDS tornado warnings for the towns of Ardmore, Holdenville, Marietta, Okemah and Sulphur.[35] A total of 23 PDS tornado warnings were issued as the intense storms caused damage.[36]

Confirmed tornadoes

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
1 19 17 12 5 1 0 56+

April 25 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, April 25, 2024[b]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width
EF? SW of Akron Washington CO [to be determined] 21:25 [to be determined] [to be determined]
A tornado was confirmed by the National Weather Service. Preliminary information.[37]

April 26 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, April 26, 2024[b]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width
EF0 NW of Pink to SE of Newalla Pottawatomie OK 35°20′N 97°08′W / 35.33°N 97.14°W / 35.33; -97.14 (Pink (Apr. 26, EF0)) 09:52–09:55 2.45 mi (3.94 km) 40 yd (37 m)
An EF0 tornado was confirmed by NWS Norman. Preliminary information.[38][39]
EF1 SSE of Newalla Cleveland, Pottawatomie OK 35°21′N 97°08′W / 35.35°N 97.14°W / 35.35; -97.14 (Newalla (Apr. 26, EF1)) 09:53–09:56 1.83 mi (2.95 km) 75 yd (69 m)
An EF1 tornado was confirmed by NWS Norman. Preliminary information.[38][39]
EF0 Northwestern Shawnee Pottawatomie OK 35°22′N 96°58′W / 35.36°N 96.97°W / 35.36; -96.97 (Shawnee (Apr. 26, EF0)) 10:05–10:08 2.4 mi (3.9 km) 50 yd (46 m)
An EF0 tornado was confirmed by NWS Norman. Preliminary information.[38][39]
EF1 NNW of Centerview to N of Paden Pottawatomie, Lincoln, Okfuskee OK 35°26′50″N 96°40′30″W / 35.4472°N 96.6751°W / 35.4472; -96.6751 (Centerview (Apr. 26, EF1)) 10:28–10:39 9.8 mi (15.8 km) 500 yd (460 m)
A home was damaged, trees were snapped or uprooted and power poles were blown down. Preliminary information.[39][40]
EF1 NW of Okmulgee to SW of Bald Hill Okmulgee OK 35°39′22″N 96°00′35″W / 35.656°N 96.0096°W / 35.656; -96.0096 (Okmulgee (Apr. 26, EF1)) 11:18–11:25 6.9 mi (11.1 km) 650 yd (590 m)
Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped, the roofs of a few homes were damaged, an outbuilding was damaged and the tornado blew down power poles as well.[40]
EF1 ENE of Ravenna Buffalo, Sherman NE 41°01′08″N 98°52′25″W / 41.0188°N 98.8736°W / 41.0188; -98.8736 (Ravenna (Apr. 26, EF1)) 17:16–17:31 4.76 mi (7.66 km) 175 yd (160 m)
A low-end EF1 tornado caused minor damage to a catwalk at an ethanol plant, damaged a power pole, and damaged or destroyed outbuildings.[41]
EF0 ESE of China Spring (1st tornado) McLennan TX 31°37′40″N 97°15′36″W / 31.6277°N 97.2599°W / 31.6277; -97.2599 (China Spring (Apr. 26, EF0)) 17:23–17:24 0.15 mi (0.24 km) 30 yd (27 m)
A brief EF0 tornado damaged fences and snapped large tree limbs. This was the first tornado produced by the supercell west of Waco.[42]
EF1 ESE of China Spring (2nd tornado) McLennan TX 31°37′54″N 97°15′09″W / 31.6316°N 97.2524°W / 31.6316; -97.2524 (China Spring (Apr. 26, EF1)) 17:26–17:29 0.88 mi (1.42 km) 100 yd (91 m)
A brief EF1 tornado first touched down near FM 1637, before impacting Valley View west of Waco. Fences, trees, and windows were damaged, and minor roof damage occurred. One home lost part of its roof. This was the second tornado produced by the supercell west of Waco.[38]
EF1 Eastern Rockville Sherman NE 41°05′42″N 98°49′39″W / 41.0951°N 98.8275°W / 41.0951; -98.8275 (Rockville (Apr. 26, EF1)) 17:32–17:48 5.71 mi (9.19 km) 100 yd (91 m)
This tornado touched down after Ravenna tornado dissipated. It damaged trees, a home, a couple of grain bins and outbuildings, and snapped power poles.[41]
EF0 SSE of West McLennan TX 31°45′49″N 97°03′56″W / 31.7637°N 97.0656°W / 31.7637; -97.0656 (West (Apr. 26, EF0)) 17:48 0.18 mi (0.29 km) 15 yd (14 m)
A brief EF0 tornado produced tree damage west of the Heritage Parkway (FM 2311).[38][42]
EF2 SE of West to SW of Penelope McLennan, Hill TX 31°46′31″N 97°02′59″W / 31.7754°N 97.0496°W / 31.7754; -97.0496 (West (Apr. 26, EF2)) 17:48–18:05 5.68 mi (9.14 km) 165 yd (151 m)
This tornado first touched down southeast of West and damaged several trees and a shed. The tornado then strengthened to low-end EF2 intensity, damaging a barn and a nearby shop. It then scattered heavy farm equipment across a field, before crossing into Hill County and dissipating.[38][42]
EF3 SSE of Farwell to N of Elba Howard NE 41°12′10″N 98°37′12″W / 41.2028°N 98.6199°W / 41.2028; -98.6199 (Farwell (Apr. 26, EF3)) 17:58–18:21 9.54 mi (15.35 km) 600 yd (550 m)
This intense tornado formed after the Rockville tornado dissipated. It touched down just south of Farwell and passed east of the town and crossed N-92 as it moved just east of due north, causing tree damage and overturning center irrigation pivots. The tornado then reached low-end EF2 intensity as it approached Elba, snapping power poles and uprooting trees. The tornado then reached its peak intensity of EF3 as it struck a farmstead west of Elba. A well-built metal building structure was obliterated while the farmhouse, other outbuildings, vehicles, and other structures were heavily damaged. Continuing north-northeastward at EF2 strength, the tornado snapped a long stretch of power poles along N-11. The tornado then weakened, uprooting trees before dissipating over pasture fields.[38][41]
EF1 SW of Penelope Hill TX 31°49′43″N 96°57′59″W / 31.8287°N 96.9664°W / 31.8287; -96.9664 (Penelope (Apr. 26, EF2)) 18:06–18:07 0.20 mi (0.32 km) 55 yd (50 m)
After producing the EF2 tornado southeast of West, the same supercell produced this brief EF1 tornado that damaged two homes with one of them suffering a garage collapse as well. A few tree limbs were broken before the tornado dissipated.[42]
EF1 ENE of Malone to SSE of Blooming Grove Navarro TX 31°57′03″N 96°48′12″W / 31.9508°N 96.8032°W / 31.9508; -96.8032 (Malone (Apr. 26, EF1)) 18:30–18:44 9.01 mi (14.50 km) 200 yd (180 m)
This tornado first touched down northwest of Navarro Mills Lake, producing tree damage. After moving east-northeast, the tornado strengthened to high-end EF1 intensity, damaging trees and several residential areas, destroying one manufactured home, and causing significant damage to sheet metal. After crossing FM 744, the tornado dissipated northwest of Dresden.[42]
EF2 NE of Elba to N of Wolbach Howard, Greeley NE 41°20′41″N 98°30′26″W / 41.3446°N 98.5073°W / 41.3446; -98.5073 (Elba (Apr. 26, EF2)) 18:32–18:54 9.59 mi (15.43 km) 880 yd (800 m)
This large tornado, developed after the Elba EF3 tornado dissipated, first damaged trees and leaned a wooden power pole. As it approached US 281/N-22, the tornado rapidly intensified to high-end EF2 strength. It destroyed a metal building, and bent metal high-tension power poles. A nearby grain bin was destroyed a center irrigation pivot was twisted and overturned and damaged a home. After crossing the highway, the tornado steadily weakened, damaging at least one other residence, outbuildings, trees and center irrigation pivots. The tornado weakened and dissipated north of Wolbach.[38][41]
EF1 SW of Barry to NE of Emhouse Navarro TX 32°04′35″N 96°40′26″W / 32.0764°N 96.674°W / 32.0764; -96.674 (Barry (Apr. 26, EF1)) 18:46–19:05 11.30 mi (18.19 km) 200 yd (180 m)
This tornado first developed southwest of Barry, before moving north of the city and causing roof and sheet metal damage to residential areas and outbuildings. A manufactured home was completely destroyed there at high-end EF1 strength. The tornado then tracked east, passing Emhouse, and causing damage to trees and outbuildings. The tornado then dissipated west of Rice, in a drainage area of Chambers Creek.[42]
EF1 NNW of Abbott Hill TX 31°52′59″N 97°05′13″W / 31.883°N 97.0869°W / 31.883; -97.0869 (Abbott (Apr. 26, EF1)) 18:49–18:53 2.40 mi (3.86 km) 200 yd (180 m)
This tornado first uprooted and damaged trees west of I-35/US 77 near Abbott, before crossing the interstate and flipping a tractor-trailer. The tornado then moved northeast north of Abbott, producing tree damage and minor damage to several homes before dissipating.[38][42]
EF0 W of Rice Navarro TX 32°13′38″N 96°32′44″W / 32.2272°N 96.5455°W / 32.2272; -96.5455 (Rice (Apr. 26, EF0)) 19:19–19:23 2.12 mi (3.41 km) 100 yd (91 m)
A brief tornado developed west of Rice, before moving into wetlands of Cummins Creek. There, the tornado caused minor damage to trees before dissipating near I-45.[42]
EF0 Western Frost Navarro TX 32°04′26″N 96°49′49″W / 32.0738°N 96.8302°W / 32.0738; -96.8302 (Frost (Apr. 26, EF1)) 19:30–19:31 1.14 mi (1.83 km) 100 yd (91 m)
A brief tornado moved along SH 22, causing a grain elevator to partially collapse, and damaging garage doors and roofs in western portions of Frost before dissipating.[42]
EF3 NE of Lincoln to NNE of Waverly Lancaster NE 40°52′N 96°37′W / 40.86°N 96.61°W / 40.86; -96.61 (Lincoln (Apr. 26, EF3)) 19:52–20:04 8.55 mi (13.76 km) [to be determined]
A high-end EF3 tornado was confirmed. Three people were injured. Preliminary information.[38]
EF? SSE of Garrison Butler NE [to be determined] 20:00 [to be determined] [to be determined]
A tornado was confirmed. Preliminary information.[43]
EF3 SE of Yutan, NE to Elkhorn, NE to Modale, IA Saunders (NE), Douglas (NE), Washington (NE), Harrison (IA) NE, IA [to be determined] 20:15 [to be determined] [to be determined]
A tornado was confirmed in the northwestern Omaha Metro, prompting a tornado emergency for the area.[44] Preliminary information.[43][45]
EF2 N of Maple City to SSW of Dexter Cowley KS 37°07′N 96°46′W / 37.11°N 96.76°W / 37.11; -96.76 (Maple City (Apr. 26, EF2)) 20:28–20:32 1.29 mi (2.08 km) 100 yd (91 m)
This strong tornado destroyed three outbuildings at a farm, including one that was a well-constructed, anchored metal structure. Trees were snapped or uprooted as well. Preliminary information.[38]
EF2 E of Busby to W of Fredonia Elk, Wilson KS 37°27′35″N 96°00′48″W / 37.4598°N 96.0134°W / 37.4598; -96.0134 (Busby (Apr. 26, EF2)) 20:32–20:46 8.57 mi (13.79 km) 100 yd (91 m)
An EF2 tornado first developed in Elk County, uprooting and damaging trees, before crossing into Wilson County and destroying a barn. A two-story home was mostly unroofed a water tower was unroofed, and a metal fence was also destroyed. The tornado continued to move northeast while producing tree damage before dissipating southwest of Fredonia. Preliminary information.[38][46]
EF2 NE of Coyville Wilson, Woodson KS 37°43′34″N 95°50′11″W / 37.7262°N 95.8364°W / 37.7262; -95.8364 (Coyville (Apr. 26, EF2)) 20:34–20:50 6.81 mi (10.96 km) [to be determined]
An EF2 tornado destroyed outbuildings and snapped trees. Preliminary information.[46]
EF1 SSW of Dexter Cowley KS 37°08′N 96°44′W / 37.14°N 96.74°W / 37.14; -96.74 (Dexter (Apr. 26, EF1)) 20:36–20:39 0.64 mi (1.03 km) [to be determined]
A high-end EF1 tornado snapped trees. Preliminary information.[38]
EF0 W of Fredonia Wilson KS 37°31′49″N 95°51′22″W / 37.5304°N 95.8562°W / 37.5304; -95.8562 (Fredonia (Apr. 26, EF0)) 20:52–20:55 0.99 mi (1.59 km) 150 yd (140 m)
An EF0 tornado developed just west of Fredonia, damaging buildings and trees at a fairground before dissipating. Preliminary information.[38][46]
EF1 SSE of Rest Wilson KS 37°37′41″N 95°39′05″W / 37.6281°N 95.6515°W / 37.6281; -95.6515 (Rest (Apr. 26, EF1)) 21:13–21:16 1.28 mi (2.06 km) 60 yd (55 m)
This tornado first produced tree damage near a cemetery, before moving northeast and producing damage to a barn and dissipating. Preliminary information.[38][46]
EF3 Omaha, NE to E of Crescent, IA to SE of Missouri Valley, IA Douglas (NE), Pottawattamie (IA), Harrison (IA) NE, IA [to be determined] 21:56–? [to be determined] [to be determined]
A tornado which tracked from Omaha, Nebraska to southeast of Missouri Valley, Iowa was confirmed. At least four people were injured in Pottawattamie County.[47][48]
EF? Rockville Sherman NE 41°07′N 98°49′W / 41.11°N 98.82°W / 41.11; -98.82 (Rockville (Apr. 26, EF?)) 21:38 [to be determined] [to be determined]
A tornado was confirmed and damage was reported. Preliminary information.[47]
EF3 SW of Treynor to McClelland Pottawattamie IA [to be determined] 22:02–22:28 [to be determined] [to be determined]
Preliminary information.[47]
EF3 Minden to Tennant to N of Harlan Pottawattamie, Harrison, Shelby IA [to be determined] 22:41–? [to be determined] [to be determined]
1 death – A large, destructive tornado damaged or destroyed homes and outbuildings and flipped cars. It prompted the issuance of two tornado emergencies. Preliminary information.[9][47]
EFU WNW of Elsmore Allen KS 37°49′N 95°14′W / 37.82°N 95.23°W / 37.82; -95.23 (Elsmore (Apr. 26, EFU)) 23:02 [to be determined] [to be determined]
A storm chaser filmed a tornado over open country.[38]
EF2 S of Cromwell to NW of Creston Adams, Union IA 41°00′01″N 94°28′15″W / 41.0004°N 94.4709°W / 41.0004; -94.4709 (Cromwell (Apr. 26, EF2)) 23:52–00:08 8.41 mi (13.53 km) 350 yd (320 m)
An EF2 tornado was confirmed by NWS Des Moines. Preliminary information.[38][49]
EF2 W of Afton to ESE of Macksburg Union, Madison IA 41°02′52″N 94°14′25″W / 41.0477°N 94.2402°W / 41.0477; -94.2402 (Afton (Apr. 26, EF2)) 00:26–00:44 14.99 mi (24.12 km) 150 yd (140 m)
A high-end EF2 tornado was confirmed passing near Afton. Preliminary information.[38][49]
EF1 NNW of Irena, MO to SE of Mount Ayr, IA to N of Beaconsfield, IA Worth (MO), Ringgold (IA) MO, IA 40°34′21″N 94°23′51″W / 40.5724°N 94.3974°W / 40.5724; -94.3974 (Irena (Apr. 26, EF1)) 00:27–01:08 26.38 mi (42.45 km) 300 yd (270 m)
A long-tracked tornado caused at least high-end EF1 damage across its path. Preliminary information.[38][49]
EF2 WNW of Afton to SE of Macksburg Union, Madison IA 41°02′41″N 94°14′55″W / 41.0448°N 94.2485°W / 41.0448; -94.2485 (Afton (Apr. 26, EF2)) 00:53–01:15 11.69 mi (18.81 km) 150 yd (140 m)
An EF2 tornado was confirmed by NWS Des Moines; the track of the tornado was just west of the first Afton EF2 tornado. Preliminary information.[38][49]
EF2 SE of Diagonal to NE of Tingley Ringgold IA 40°47′02″N 94°08′43″W / 40.7839°N 94.1454°W / 40.7839; -94.1454 (Diagonal–Tingley (Apr. 26, EF2)) 01:19–01:36 10.25 mi (16.50 km) 50 yd (46 m)
A damaging, strong tornado passed directly through the town of Tingley. Preliminary information.[38][49]
EF0 WNW of Cumming Madison, Dallas IA 41°30′08″N 93°49′31″W / 41.5021°N 93.8254°W / 41.5021; -93.8254 (Cumming (Apr. 26, EF0)) 01:23–01:26 1.69 mi (2.72 km) 30 yd (27 m)
An EF0 tornado was confirmed by NWS Des Moines. Preliminary information.[49]
EF2 SW of Osceola Clarke IA 40°59′57″N 93°48′30″W / 40.9992°N 93.8082°W / 40.9992; -93.8082 (Osceola (Apr. 26, EF2)) 01:30–01:42 6.75 mi (10.86 km) 75 yd (69 m)
A high-end EF2 tornado was confirmed, directly impacting Osceola. Preliminary information.[38][49]
EF2 SE of Des Moines to Pleasant Hill to S of Altoona Polk IA 41°33′06″N 93°35′07″W / 41.5518°N 93.5852°W / 41.5518; -93.5852 (Des Moines (Apr. 26, EF2)) 01:50–02:02 7.44 mi (11.97 km) 300 yd (270 m)
An EF2 tornado was confirmed, which moved northeast from southeastern portions of Des Moines to Pleasant Hill to south of Altoona. One home in Pleasant Hill was completely unroofed, with trees also being uprooted. One injury occurred. Preliminary information.[38][50][49]
EF1 ESE of Monroe Jasper IA 41°30′59″N 93°05′36″W / 41.5163°N 93.0933°W / 41.5163; -93.0933 (Osceola (Apr. 26, EF2)) 02:42–02:46 2.23 mi (3.59 km) 50 yd (46 m)
A high-end EF1 tornado was confirmed by NWS Des Moines. One injury occurred. Preliminary information.[38][49][51]

April 27 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, April 27, 2024[b]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width
EF? N of Robinson Brown KS 39°56′N 95°24′W / 39.93°N 95.40°W / 39.93; -95.40 (Robinson (Apr. 27, EF?)) 19:09 [to be determined] [to be determined]
A tornado was confirmed by NWS Topeka. Preliminary information.
EF0 W of Corning Nemaha KS 39°40′N 96°08′W / 39.66°N 96.14°W / 39.66; -96.14 (Corning (Apr. 27, EF0)) 19:31–19:32 1.03 mi (1.66 km) 20 yd (18 m)
A brief tornado produced minor tree damage and tore part of the roof off of a barn.[52]
EF0 NNW of Goff Nemaha KS 39°40′N 96°08′W / 39.66°N 96.14°W / 39.66; -96.14 (Goff (Apr. 27, EF0)) 19:45–19:47 0.58 mi (0.93 km) [to be determined]
A brief tornado produced minor tree limb damage. Preliminary information.[52]
EF? Knox City Knox TX 33°25′N 99°52′W / 33.42°N 99.87°W / 33.42; -99.87 (Knox City (Apr. 27, EF?)) 20:06 [to be determined] [to be determined]
A destructive tornado was confirmed by NWS Norman. Preliminary information.[35]
EF2 N of Maple City to S of Dexter Cowley KS 37°07′N 96°46′W / 37.11°N 96.76°W / 37.11; -96.76 (Maple City (Apr. 27, EF2)) 21:28–21:32 1.29 mi (2.08 km) 100 yd (91 m)
This strong tornado first started near US 166 north of Maple City, damaging trees as it moved northward. The tornado then became multi-vortex and heavily damaged a well-built metal building, with its walls only standing. A nearby concrete brick structure and barn were also demolished. The tornado then continued northward, producing more tree damage, before dissipating.[38][53]
EF1 SW of Dexter Cowley KS 37°08′N 96°44′W / 37.14°N 96.74°W / 37.14; -96.74 (Dexter (Apr. 27, EF1)) 21:36–21:39 0.64 mi (1.03 km) [to be determined]
A brief EF1 tornado damaged trees, including some that were snapped.[53]
EF0 Chautauqua (1st tornado) Chautauqua KS 37°01′27″N 96°10′48″W / 37.0241°N 96.1801°W / 37.0241; -96.1801 (Chautauqua #1 (Apr. 27, EF0)) 00:11 0.03 mi (0.048 km) [to be determined]
A brief tornado damaged trees and tossed an unanchored canopy barn.[38][53]
EF0 Chautauqua (2nd tornado) Chautauqua KS 37°01′28″N 96°10′36″W / 37.0244°N 96.1768°W / 37.0244; -96.1768 (Chautauqua #2 (Apr. 27, EF0)) 00:11 0.01 mi (0.016 km) [to be determined]
A second brief tornado damaged an old, abandoned brick bank.[38][53]
EF0 NW of Newkirk Kay OK [to be determined] [to be determined] [to be determined] [to be determined]
An EF0 tornado was confirmed by NWS Norman. Preliminary information.[54]
EF0 Northwestern Stillwater Payne OK [to be determined] [to be determined] [to be determined] [to be determined]
An EF0 tornado was confirmed by NWS Norman. Preliminary information.[54]
EF0 Northern Norman Cleveland OK [to be determined] 02:28–? [to be determined] [to be determined]
An EF0 tornado was confirmed by NWS Norman. Preliminary information.[35][38]
EF? Ardmore to WSW of Springer Carter OK 34°11′N 97°10′W / 34.19°N 97.17°W / 34.19; -97.17 (Ardmore (Apr. 27, EF?)) 02:57-? [to be determined] [to be determined]
A destructive tornado was confirmed by NWS Norman. Preliminary information.[35]
EF3+ Sulphur to NW of Roff Murray OK 34°31′N 96°58′W / 34.51°N 96.97°W / 34.51; -96.97 (Sulphur (Apr. 27, EF3)) 03:24-? [to be determined] [to be determined]
1 death – An EF3+ tornado was confirmed by NWS Norman. Preliminary information.[54]
EF? Spaulding to Holdenville to NNE of Bearden Hughes, Okfuskee OK 35°05′N 96°25′W / 35.08°N 96.42°W / 35.08; -96.42 (Sulphur (Apr. 27, EF?)) 03:39–? [to be determined] [to be determined]
2 deaths – A deadly, and destructive tornado was confirmed by NWS Norman. At least 2 people were killed, including an infant. Preliminary information.[35]
EF1 ENE of Tipton to WNW of Clarksburg Moniteau MO 38°40′07″N 92°44′33″W / 38.6687°N 92.7426°W / 38.6687; -92.7426 (Tipton (Apr. 27, EF?)) 03:59–04:00 1.7 mi (2.7 km) 30 yd (27 m)
Structures and trees were damaged.[55]
EF4 S of Marietta to Dickson to E of Gene Autry Love, Carter, Johnston OK 35°05′N 96°25′W / 35.08°N 96.42°W / 35.08; -96.42 (Marietta (Apr. 27, EF4)) 04:15–? [to be determined] [to be determined]
1 death - An EF3+ tornado was confirmed by NWS Norman. One person was killed on I-35 near Marietta. Preliminary information.[54]

April 28 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, April 28, 2024[b]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width
EF0 NNE of Hurley Stone MO 36°58′N 93°28′W / 36.96°N 93.47°W / 36.96; -93.47 (Hurley (Apr. 28, EF0)) 01:20–01:22 0.41 mi (0.66 km) 100 yd (91 m)
Trees were uprooted and a small barn was damaged.[56]
EF0 SW of Dew Freestone TX [to be determined] [to be determined] [to be determined] [to be determined]
An EF0 tornado was confirmed by NWS Fort Worth, Texas. Preliminary information.[57]
EF0 Dew Freestone TX [to be determined] [to be determined] [to be determined] [to be determined]
An EF0 tornado was confirmed by NWS Fort Worth, Texas. Preliminary information.[57]
EF0 Near Personville Limestone TX [to be determined] [to be determined] [to be determined] [to be determined]
An EF0 tornado was confirmed by NWS Fort Worth, Texas. Preliminary information.[57]
EF1 Near Trinity Trinity TX [to be determined] [to be determined] [to be determined] [to be determined]
An EF1 tornado was confirmed by NWS Houston/Galveston, Texas. Preliminary information.[58]

Preparations

A state of emergency was declared by Kansas governor Laura Kelly, in preparation and before the tornado outbreak.[59]

Non-tornadic effects

Numerous roads were forced to close as a result of flooding in Oklahoma, including US 77, US 177, and US 266.[60][61] I-35 near the Texas border line was also briefly closed due to downed power lines and overturned vehicles.[60] There were more than 29,000 power outages across Texas, and nearly 11,000 power outages occurred across Nebraska, including nearly 10,000 across the Lincoln, Nebraska area.[4][62][7]

Aftermath

On April 26, a disaster declaration was declared in Pottawattamie County by Iowa governor Kim Reynolds.[63] Following major damage, Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska, was briefly closed, but was re-opened after damage assessments.[64][65] A curfew was also implemented in Washington County, Nebraska, from 10pm to 6am for several days.[66]

Early in the morning of April 28, 2024, Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt issued a state of emergency in 12 Oklahoma counties due to the large amount of damage and ongoing SAR. These include Carter, Cotton, Garfield, Hughes, Kay, Lincoln, Love, Murray, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, Payne and Pontotoc counties.[67]

The town of Sulphur, Oklahoma, was heavily damaged, with shops, restaurants and other businesses completely destroyed.[68] A state of emergency was declared in Sulphur.

Notes

  1. ^ A Doppler on Wheels measured this wind speed from the tornado 282 yards (258 m) above the surface.[1]
  2. ^ 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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