List of Super Outbreak tornadoes
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This is the list of tornadoes confirmed that occurred during the record-breaking Super Outbreak
tornado event that occurred on April 3–4, 1974 across the eastern half of the United States and in Ontario, Canada.
Super Outbreak
The Super Outbreak is the second largest tornado outbreak on record for a single 24-hour period, just behind the tornado outbreak of April 25–28, 2011...
tornado event that occurred on April 3–4, 1974 across the eastern half of the United States and in Ontario, Canada.
Tornadoes confirmed
April 3 event
| F# Fujita scale The Fujita scale , or Fujita-Pearson scale, is a scale for rating tornado intensity, based primarily on the damage tornadoes inflict on human-built structures and vegetation... |
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| Georgia Georgia (U.S. state) Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788... |
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| F2 | Ellijay Ellijay, Georgia Ellijay is a city in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,584 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Gilmer County.Ellijay lies where two rivers, the Ellijay and the Cartecay, come together to form the Coosawattee River... to Blue Ridge Blue Ridge, Georgia Blue Ridge is a city in Fannin County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,210 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Fannin County.-Geography:Blue Ridge, GA is located at .... |
Gilmer Gilmer County, Georgia Gilmer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 3, 1832 and was named for George Rockingham Gilmer. As of 2000, the population was 23,456. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 28,389... , Fannin Fannin County, Georgia Fannin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on January 21, 1854. As of 2000, the population was 19,798. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 22,580... |
1800 | 15.6 miles (25 km) | ||
| F4 | W of Calhoun Calhoun, Georgia Calhoun is a city in Gordon County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 15,650. The city is the county seat of Gordon County.-Geography:Calhoun is located at , along the Oostanaula River.... to E of Chatsworth Chatsworth, Georgia Chatsworth is a city in Murray County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Dalton, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,531 at the 2000 census, but was estimated around 3,890 as of the 2005 census. The city is the county seat of Murray County... |
Gordon Gordon County, Georgia Gordon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 44,104. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 52,044. The county seat is Calhoun.- History :... , Whitfield Whitfield County, Georgia Whitfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 30, 1851. The 2010 Census shows a population of 102,599. The county seat is Dalton.It is part of the Dalton, Georgia, Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Civil War:... , Murray Murray County, Georgia Murray County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 36,506. The 2007 Census Estimate showed a population of 40,664. The county seat is Chatsworth.It is part of the Dalton, Georgia, Metropolitan Statistical Area.... |
2240 | 29.5 miles (47.2 km) | 9 deaths Homes destroyed in Sugar Valley and the NW side of Resaca. | |
| F4 | NW of Dawsonville Dawsonville, Georgia Dawsonville is a city in Dawson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 619 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Dawson County... |
Pickens Pickens County, Georgia Pickens County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. The 2000 Census showed a population of 22,983. The 2007 Census Estimate showed a population of 30,488... , Dawson Dawson County, Georgia Dawson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 3, 1857 from Gilmer and Lumpkin counties. As of 2000, the population is 15,999. The 2007 Census Estimate showed a population of 21,484... , Lumpkin Lumpkin County, Georgia Lumpkin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 29,966. Its county seat is Dahlonega.- History :... |
0030 | 17.7 miles (28.3 km) | 6 deaths Deaths were at Yellow Creek and Juno, where 9 homes were destroyed. | |
| F4 | W of Pleasant Hill, GA to NE of Murphy, NC Murphy, North Carolina -Household Income:The median income for a household in the town was $24,952, and the median income for a family was $35,234. Males had a median income of $30,395 versus $16,908 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,926... |
Fannin, GA Fannin County, Georgia Fannin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on January 21, 1854. As of 2000, the population was 19,798. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 22,580... , Cherokee, NC Cherokee County, North Carolina - Transportation :Cherokee County is well known in North Carolina as the westernmost of the state's 100 counties. Several US and state highways serve the county, linking it with other regions of North Carolina, along with the neighboring states of Georgia and Tennessee.US 64 - the longest highway... |
0120 | 24 miles (37.4 km) | 4 deaths Crossed into North Carolina. Storm traversed rugged terrain. $13 million in damage, with massive timber damage, and a neighborhood and some city utilities heavily damaged in Murphy. | |
| Illinois Illinois Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,... |
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| F0 | Morris Morris, Illinois Morris is a city in Grundy County, Illinois, United States. The population was 13,636 at the 2010 census.Morris is home to the Dresden Nuclear Power Plant, which provides a substantial portion of the electricity supply for the Chicago metropolitan area... area |
Grundy | 1810 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) | ||
| F0 | E of Carlock Carlock, Illinois Carlock is a village in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 552 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Bloomington–Normal Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Carlock is located at .... |
McLean McLean County, Illinois McLean County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois. McLean County is included in the Bloomington–Normal, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 169,572, which is an increase of 12.7% from 150,433 in 2000. Its county seat is... |
1907 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) | ||
| F1 | SE of Lincoln Lincoln, Illinois Lincoln is a city in Logan County, Illinois, United States. It is the only town in the United States that was named for Abraham Lincoln before he became president; he practiced law there from 1847 to 1859. First settled in the 1830s, Lincoln is home to three colleges and two prisons. The three... |
Logan Logan County, Illinois Logan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 30,305, which is a decrease of 2.8% from 31,183 in 2000... , McLean McLean County, Illinois McLean County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois. McLean County is included in the Bloomington–Normal, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 169,572, which is an increase of 12.7% from 150,433 in 2000. Its county seat is... |
1908 | 16.7 miles (26.7 km) | ||
| F3 | N of Blue Mound Blue Mound, Illinois Blue Mound is a village in Macon County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,129 at the 2000 census, and 1,017 at a 2009 estimate. It is included in the Decatur, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... to NE Decatur Decatur, Illinois Decatur is the largest city and the county seat of Macon County in the U.S. state of Illinois. The city, sometimes called "the Soybean Capital of the World", was founded in 1823 and is located along the Sangamon River and Lake Decatur in Central Illinois. In 2000 the city population was 81,500,... |
Macon | 1930 | 20.9 miles (33.4 km) | 1 death 35 homes destroyed as storm moved through NW edge of Decatur. | |
| F3 | S of Anchor Anchor, Illinois Anchor is a village in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 146 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Bloomington–Normal Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Anchor is located at .... |
McLean McLean County, Illinois McLean County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois. McLean County is included in the Bloomington–Normal, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 169,572, which is an increase of 12.7% from 150,433 in 2000. Its county seat is... |
1930 | 7.4 miles (11.8 km) | ||
| F1 | E of Taylorville Taylorville, Illinois Taylorville is a city in Christian County, Illinois, United States. The population was 11,246 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat and largest city in Christian County.-Geography:Taylorville is located at .... |
Christian Christian County, Illinois Christian County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 34,800, which is a decrease of 1.6% from 35,372 in 2000... |
1945 | 8.5 miles (13.6 km) | ||
| F1 | E of Farmer City Farmer City, Illinois Farmer City is a city in DeWitt County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,037 at the 2010 census.Farmer City is part of Blue Ridge Community Unit School District 18 sharing facilities with nearby Mansfield and Bellflower, Illinois. Farmer City facilities include the District Unit... |
Piatt Piatt County, Illinois Piatt County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 16,729, which is an increase of 2.2% from 16,365 in 2000... , Champaign Champaign County, Illinois Champaign County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 201,081, which is an increase of 11.9% from 179,669 in 2000.. It is the 10th most populous county in Illinois... |
2010 | 10.9 miles (17.4 km) | ||
| F0 | NW of Pierson | Piatt Piatt County, Illinois Piatt County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 16,729, which is an increase of 2.2% from 16,365 in 2000... |
2025 | 3.3 miles (5.2 km) | ||
| F3 | E of Tolono Tolono, Illinois Tolono is a village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3,447 at the 2010 census. Its name was fabricated by J.B. Calhoun, land commission of the Illinois Central Railroad, who wrote about it simply: "[I] placed the vowel o three times, thus o-o-o, and filling in with... |
Champaign Champaign County, Illinois Champaign County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 201,081, which is an increase of 11.9% from 179,669 in 2000.. It is the 10th most populous county in Illinois... |
2048 | 5.9 miles (9.4 km) | 1 death | |
| F3 | NE of Bongard Bongard, Illinois Bongard is an unincorporated community in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. Bongard is northeast of Villa Grove.... to Fithian Fithian, Illinois Fithian is a village in Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the 'Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area'. The population was 506 at the 2000 census.-History:The town was named after Dr... |
Champaign Champaign County, Illinois Champaign County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 201,081, which is an increase of 11.9% from 179,669 in 2000.. It is the 10th most populous county in Illinois... , Vermilion Vermilion County, Illinois Vermilion County is a county located in the eastern part of the U.S. state of Illinois, between the Indiana border and Champaign County. It was established in 1826 and was the 45th of Illinois' 102 counties... |
2055 | 14.9 miles (23.8 km) | ||
| F2 | N of Bismarck Bismarck, Illinois Bismarck is a village in Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the 'Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area'. The population was 542 at the 2000 census.-History:... |
Vermilion Vermilion County, Illinois Vermilion County is a county located in the eastern part of the U.S. state of Illinois, between the Indiana border and Champaign County. It was established in 1826 and was the 45th of Illinois' 102 counties... |
2125 | 7.8 miles (12.5 km) | ||
| F1 | S of Mattoon Mattoon, Illinois Mattoon is a city in Coles County, Illinois, United States. The population was 18,555 as of the 2010 census. It is a principal city of the Charleston–Mattoon Micropolitan Statistical Area.Mattoon was the site of the "Mad Gasser" attacks of the 1940s.... to NE of Charleston Charleston, Illinois Charleston is a city in and the county seat of Coles County, Illinois, United States. The population was 21,838 as of the 2010 census. The city is home to Eastern Illinois University and has close ties with its neighbor Mattoon, Illinois... |
Coles Coles County, Illinois Coles County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 53,873, which is an increase of 1.3% from 53,196 in 2000. Its county seat is Charleston, which is also the home of Eastern Illinois University.... |
2130 | 14.8 miles (23.7 km) | ||
| Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area... |
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| F3 | Cleveland Cleveland, Tennessee Cleveland is a city in Bradley County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 41,285 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Bradley County... area (1st tornado) |
Bradley, Polk | 1905 | 18.1 miles (29 km) | 1 death | |
| F2 | NE of Maryville Maryville, Tennessee Maryville is the county seat of Blount County, Tennessee, in the Southeastern United States. The city is located south of Knoxville. Maryville's population was 27,258 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Knoxville Metropolitan Area. Maryville has received a number of accolades for its... |
Blount Blount County, Tennessee Blount County is a U.S. county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population was 123,010 at the United States Census, 2010. The county seat is at Maryville, which is also the county's largest city.... |
2000 | 0.5 miles (0.8 km) | ||
| F1 | Etowah Etowah, Tennessee Etowah is a city in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,663 at the 2000 census.-History:Etowah was founded in 1906, primarily as a location for a depot on the Louisville & Nashville Railroad line as part of a more direct route between Atlanta, Georgia and Cincinnati, Ohio... area (1st tornado) |
McMinn | 2030 | 3.6 miles (5.8 km) | 1 death Minor property damage | |
| F1 | NW of Hopewell Hopewell, Tennessee Hopewell is a census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,874 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Cleveland, Tennessee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... |
Hamilton Hamilton County, Tennessee Hamilton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It was named for Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury. The 2005 Census Estimate placed the population at 310,935 . Its county seat is Chattanooga.... |
2050 | 5.9 miles (9.4 km) | ||
| F1 | NW of Springfield Springfield, Tennessee Springfield is a city in Robertson County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 14,329 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Robertson County.-Geography:Springfield is located at .... |
Robertson | 2100 | 4.3 miles (6.9 km) | ||
| F2 | N of Greenback Greenback, Tennessee Greenback is a city in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States. Its population was at 1,064, according to the 2010 census. It is included in the Knoxville, Tennessee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Greenback is located at... |
Loudon | 2200 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) | ||
| F2 | E of Madisonville Madisonville, Tennessee Madisonville is a city in Monroe County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,939 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Monroe County and the location of Hiwassee College.-Geography:... |
Monroe | 2200 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | ||
| F3 | Cleveland Cleveland, Tennessee Cleveland is a city in Bradley County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 41,285 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Bradley County... to Etowah Etowah, Tennessee Etowah is a city in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,663 at the 2000 census.-History:Etowah was founded in 1906, primarily as a location for a depot on the Louisville & Nashville Railroad line as part of a more direct route between Atlanta, Georgia and Cincinnati, Ohio... (2nd tornado) |
Bradley, Polk, McMinn | 2215 | 21.2 miles (33.9 km) | 3 deaths. Much of Etowah's business district was heavily damaged, with some buildings completely destroyed | |
| F2 | Nashville Nashville, Tennessee Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home... area |
Davidson Davidson County, Tennessee Davidson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of 2010, the population was 626,681. Its county seat is Nashville.In 1963, the City of Nashville and the Davidson County government merged, so the county government is now known as the "Metropolitan Government of Nashville and... |
2218 | 4.7 miles (7.5 km) | Significant damage to an eastern subdivision | |
| F1 | E of Columbia Columbia, Tennessee Columbia is a city in Maury County, Tennessee, United States. The 2008 population was 34,402 according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. It is the county seat of Maury County.... |
Maury, Marshall | 2230 | 7.9 miles (12.6 km) | ||
| F2 | NE of Lebanon Lebanon, Tennessee Lebanon is a city in Wilson County, Tennessee, in the United States. The population was 20,235 at the 2000 census. It serves as the county seat of Wilson County. Lebanon is located in middle Tennessee, approximately 25 miles east of downtown Nashville. Local residents have also called it... to Cato |
Wilson, Trousdale, Smith | 2300 | 15.8 miles (25.3 km) | ||
| F1 | NE of Lewisburg Lewisburg, Tennessee Lewisburg is a city in Marshall County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 10,413 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Marshall County... to Rover |
Marshall, Bedford | 2300 | 12.9 miles (20.6 km) | ||
| F3 | Murfreesboro Murfreesboro, Tennessee Murfreesboro is a city in and the county seat of Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 108,755 according to the United States Census Bureau's 2010 U.S. Census, up from 68,816 residents certified during the 2000 census. The center of population of Tennessee is located in... to E of Cainsville |
Rutherford Rutherford County, Tennessee Rutherford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, it is the state's fifth-largest county by population with 262,604 people, an increase of 44.3 percent over the 2000 population of 182,023. Its county seat is Murfreesboro, which is also the geographic... , Wilson |
2310 | 15.9 miles (25.4 km) | ||
| F1 | NW of Lewisburg Lewisburg, Tennessee Lewisburg is a city in Marshall County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 10,413 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Marshall County... to N of Deason |
Marshall, Bedford | 2315 | 26.1 miles (41.8 km) | ||
| F2 | NE of Jamestown, TN Jamestown, Tennessee Jamestown is a city in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States. It is the county seat of Fentress County. The city population was 1,839 at the 2000 census. The 2008 estimated population is about 2,300.-History:... to W of Flat Rock, KY |
Fentress, TN, Pickett, McCreary, KY McCreary County, Kentucky McCreary County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 17,080. Its county seat is Whitley City. The county is named for James B. McCreary, a Confederate war hero and Governor of Kentucky from 1875 to 1879. It is the only Kentucky county to not have a... |
0015 | 27.4 miles (43.8 km) | ||
| F1 | Livingston Livingston, Tennessee Livingston is a town in Overton County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,498 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Overton County... area (1st tornado) |
Overton | 0030 | 4.3 miles (6.9 km) | ||
| F3 | SW of Gassaway Gassaway, Tennessee Gassaway is an unincorporated community in Cannon County, Tennessee, United States.... to NE of Dowelltown Dowelltown, Tennessee Dowelltown is a town in DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 355 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Dowelltown is located at .... |
Cannon, DeKalb, | 0030 | 14.6 miles (23,4 km) | 1 death | |
| F4 | SE of Fayetteville Fayetteville, Tennessee Fayetteville is a city in Lincoln County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 6,994 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Lincoln County.-History:... to SE of Tullahoma Tullahoma, Tennessee -Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 18,655 people, 7,717 households, and 5,161 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 88.1% White, 7.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races... |
Lincoln Lincoln County, Tennessee Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. , the population was 31,340. Its county seat is Fayetteville. It is named for Major General Benjamin Lincoln, an officer in the American Revolutionary War.-History:... , Franklin Franklin County, Tennessee Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of 2010, the population was 41,052. Its county seat is Winchester.Franklin County is part of the Tullahoma, Tennessee, Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:... |
0045 | 27.5 miles (44 km) | 11 deaths | |
| F1 | SE of Gainesboro Gainesboro, Tennessee Gainesboro is a town in Jackson County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 879 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Jackson County.Gainesboro is part of the Cookeville, Tennessee Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... |
Jackson, Overton | 0100 | 8.6 miles (13.8 km) | ||
| F4 | SE of Cookeville Cookeville, Tennessee Cookeville is a city in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 23,923 at the 2000 census. of Cookeville's population was 30,435, and the combined total of those living in Cookeville's in 2010 was 65,014. It is the county seat of Putnam County and home to Tennessee... to S of Windletown |
White White County, Tennessee White County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of 2000, the population was 23,102. Its county seat is Sparta.-History:... , Putnam Putnam County, Tennessee Putnam County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of 2000, the population was 62,315, a 21 percent increase from 1990. The was 72,321, an increase of 16.1% since 2000... , Overton |
0115 | 28.4 miles (45.4 km) | 10 deaths | |
| F4 | S of Moodyville, TN Moodyville, Tennessee Moodyville is an unincorporated community in Pickett County, Tennessee, United States. Its elevation is 1,010 feet . A post office was once located at Moodyville, but it has since closed.... to SE of Jimtown, KY |
Pickett, TN, Wayne, KY Wayne County, Kentucky Wayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 19,923. Its county seat is Monticello. The county was named for Gen. Anthony Wayne. It is a prohibition or dry county.-History:... |
0130 | 11 miles (17.6 km) | 5 deaths. Deaths at Moodyville, where several homes were leveled. Crossed into Kentucky. | |
| F4 | NE of Obey City & E of Jamestown Jamestown, Tennessee Jamestown is a city in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States. It is the county seat of Fentress County. The city population was 1,839 at the 2000 census. The 2008 estimated population is about 2,300.-History:... |
Fentress | 0150 | 18.8 miles (30.1 km) | 7 deaths 150 people were also injured. Nearly 50 homes leveled in a Jamestown subdivision. http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mrx/research/climo/severe.htm | |
| F3 | NW of Providence | Franklin Franklin County, Tennessee Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of 2010, the population was 41,052. Its county seat is Winchester.Franklin County is part of the Tullahoma, Tennessee, Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:... , Coffee Coffee County, Tennessee Coffee County is a county located in south-central portion of the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is one of the counties of Middle Tennessee. As of 2010, the population was 52,796. Its county seat is Manchester.... |
0200 | 7.1 miles (11.4 km) | ||
| F2 | E of Viola Viola, Tennessee Viola is a town in Warren County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 129 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Viola is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Warren | 0215 | 8.7 miles (13.9 km) | 1 death | |
| F0 | SE of Bridgeport | Cocke | 0300 | 0.5 mile (0.8 km) | ||
| F1 | N of Beech Hill to SW of Shelbyville Shelbyville, Tennessee Shelbyville is a city in Bedford County, Tennessee, United States. It had a local population of 16,105 residents at the 2000 census. Shelbyville, the county seat of Bedford County, was laid out in 1810 and incorporated in 1819... |
Giles, Marshall, Bedford | 0300 | 27.5 mile (44 km) | ||
| F3 | Livingston Livingston, Tennessee Livingston is a town in Overton County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,498 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Overton County... area (2nd tornado) |
Overton | 0430 | 9.4 miles (15 km) | 3 deaths | |
| F1 | N of McMinnville McMinnville, Tennessee McMinnville is the largest city in and the county seat of Warren County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 13,605 at the 2010 census... |
Warren | 0445 | 7.2 miles (11.5 km) | ||
| F1 | N of Board Valley | White White County, Tennessee White County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of 2000, the population was 23,102. Its county seat is Sparta.-History:... |
0445 | 3 miles (4.8 km) | ||
| F3 | NE of Sunbright Sunbright, Tennessee Sunbright is a city in Morgan County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 577 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sunbright is located at . The city is situated atop the Cumberland Plateau approximately west of the plateau's Walden Ridge escarpment... to W of Winona |
Morgan, Scott | 0450 | 12.2 miles (19.5 km) | ||
| F3 | Oneida Oneida, Tennessee Oneida is a town in Scott County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,615 at the 2000 census.Oneida is known for its proximity to the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area... area |
Scott | 0450 | 13 miles (20.8 km) | ||
| F2 | W of Clarktown to NW of Crossville Crossville, Tennessee Crossville is a city in and the county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 10,795 at the 2010 Census.-Geography:Crossville is located at... |
White White County, Tennessee White County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of 2000, the population was 23,102. Its county seat is Sparta.-History:... , Cumberland |
0530 | 16.2 miles (26 km) | ||
| F1 | SW of Blaine Blaine, Tennessee Blaine is a town in Grainger County, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Morristown, Tennessee Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,856 at the 2010 census, an increase of 271 individuals since the 2000 census.-Geography:... |
Knox Knox County, Tennessee Knox County is a county in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its 2007 population was estimated at 423,874 by the United States Census Bureau. Its county seat is Knoxville, as it has been since the creation of the county. The county is at the geographical center of the Great Valley of East Tennessee... |
0530 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | 2 deaths | |
| F0 | W of Andersonville Andersonville, Tennessee Andersonville is an unincorporated community in Anderson County, Tennessee. Beginning with the 2010 census, it is treated as a census-designated place . The CDP had a population of 472 in 2010.... |
Anderson Anderson County, Tennessee Anderson County is a U.S. county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, its population is 75,129. Its county seat is Clinton.It is included in the Knoxville, Tennessee, Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... , Union |
0630 | 8.7 miles (13.9 km) | ||
| F0 | NW of Jefferson City Jefferson City, Tennessee Jefferson City is a city in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Morristown, Tennessee Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 7,760 at the 2000 census. The city was originally named Mossy Creek, but was changed in 1901 to honor Thomas Jefferson... |
Jefferson Jefferson County, Tennessee *... |
0700 | 4.5 miles (7.2 km) | ||
| F0 | W of Rogersville Rogersville, Tennessee Rogersville is a town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States. It was settled in 1775 by the grandparents of Davy Crockett and is the second-oldest town in the state. It is named for its founder, Joseph Rogers.... |
Hawkins Hawkins County, Tennessee Hawkins County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of 2010, the population was 56,833. Its county seat is Rogersville, Tennessee's second-oldest town.... |
0730 | 0.5 mile (0.8 km) | ||
| Indiana Indiana Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is... |
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| F1 | SE of Orangeville Orangeville, Indiana Orangeville is an unincorporated town in Concord Township, DeKalb County, Indiana.... to NE of Orleans Orleans, Indiana Orleans is a town in Orleans Township, Orange County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,273 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Orleans is located at .... |
Orange Orange County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 19,306 people, 7,621 households, and 5,342 families residing in the county. The population density was 48 people per square mile . There were 8,348 housing units at an average density of 21 per square mile... , Lawrence Lawrence County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 45,922 people, 18,535 households, and 13,141 families residing in the county. The population density was 102 people per square mile . There were 20,560 housing units at an average density of 46 per square mile... |
1915 | 14 miles (22.4 km) | ||
| F5 | E of New Boston to Depauw Depauw, Indiana Depauw is an unincorporated town in Blue River Township, Harrison County, Indiana.... to NE of Underwood Underwood, Indiana Underwood is an unincorporated community in Monroe Township, Clark County, Indiana, United States.... |
Perry Perry County, Indiana Perry County is a county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 19,338. The county seat is Tell City. It is the hilliest county as well as one of the most forested counties of in Indiana as it features more than of Hoosier National Forest... , Crawford Crawford County, Indiana Crawford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 10,713. The county seat is English.-Geography:... , Harrison Harrison County, Indiana Harrison County is a county located in the far southern part of the U.S. state of Indiana along the Ohio River. It is divided into twelve townships, and the county seat is Corydon, the former capital of Indiana. The county is part of the larger Louisville/Jefferson County, KY–IN Metropolitan... , Washington Washington County, Indiana Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 28,262. The county seat is Salem.Washington County is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY–IN Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Early settlers:... , Clark Clark County, Indiana Clark County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana, located directly across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. At the 2010 Census, the population was 110,232. The county seat is Jeffersonville. Clarksville is also a major city in the county... , Scott Scott County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 22,960 people, 8,832 households, and 6,491 families residing in the county. The population density was 121 people per square mile . There were 9,737 housing units at an average density of 51 per square mile... |
1920 | 68 miles (108.8 km) | 6 deaths. Was one of a series of strong to violent tornadoes that travelled from Perry County to northeast of Cincinnati. Home in Daisy Hill and Martinsburg were completely destroyed with near Palmyra and Depauw | |
| F3 | E of Tunnelton Tunnelton, Indiana Tunnelton is an unincorporated town in Guthrie Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.... to SE of Elizabethtown Elizabethtown, Indiana Elizabethtown is a town in Sand Creek Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. The population was 504 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Columbus, Indiana metropolitan statistical area.-Geography:... |
Lawrence Lawrence County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 45,922 people, 18,535 households, and 13,141 families residing in the county. The population density was 102 people per square mile . There were 20,560 housing units at an average density of 46 per square mile... , Jackson Jackson County, Indiana Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 42,376. The county seat is Brownstown.-History:... , Bartholomew Bartholomew County, Indiana Bartholomew County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana, and determined by the U.S. Census Bureau to include the mean center of U.S. population in 1900. As of 2010, the population was 76,794... , Jennings Jennings County, Indiana Jennings County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 28,525. The county seat is Vernon.-History:... |
1930 | 35.8 miles (57.2 km) | 1 death | |
| F3 | Fairland Fairland, Indiana Fairland is a town in Shelby County, Indiana, United States. The population was 315 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Fairland is located at .... to NE of Greenfield Greenfield, Indiana -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 14,600 people, 5,917 households, and 4,017 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,818.0 people per square mile . There were 6,449 housing units at an average density of 803.0 per square mile... |
Shelby Shelby County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 43,445 people, 16,561 households, and 12,056 families residing in the county. The population density was 105 people per square mile . There were 17,633 housing units at an average density of 43 per square mile... , Hancock Hancock County, Indiana Hancock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 70,002. The county seat is Greenfield.-Geography:... |
1945 | 20.7 miles (33.1 km) | 1 death Homes destroyed at Fountaintown. | |
| F4 | Westland to NE of Kennard Kennard, Indiana Kennard is a town in Greensboro Township, Henry County, Indiana, United States. The population was 471 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Kennard is located at .... |
Hancock Hancock County, Indiana Hancock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 70,002. The county seat is Greenfield.-Geography:... , Rush Rush County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 18,261 people, 6,923 households, and 5,046 families residing in the county. The population density was 45 people per square mile . There were 7,337 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile... , Henry Henry County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 48,508 people, 19,486 households, and 13,971 families residing in the county. The population density was 124 people per square mile . There were 20,592 housing units at an average density of 52 per square mile... |
2000 | 18.9 miles (30.2 km) | 1 death 70% of Kennard was damaged or destroyed; serious damage also seen in Grant City. | |
| F4 | E of Elizabethtown Elizabethtown, Indiana Elizabethtown is a town in Sand Creek Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. The population was 504 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Columbus, Indiana metropolitan statistical area.-Geography:... to NE of Hamburg Hamburg, Franklin County, Indiana Hamburg is an unincorporated town in Ray Township, Franklin County, Indiana.... |
Bartholomew Bartholomew County, Indiana Bartholomew County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana, and determined by the U.S. Census Bureau to include the mean center of U.S. population in 1900. As of 2010, the population was 76,794... , Decatur Decatur County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 24,555 people, 9,389 households, and 6,882 families residing in the county. The population density was 66 people per square mile . There were 9,992 housing units at an average density of 27 per square mile... , Franklin Franklin County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 22,151 people, 7,868 households, and 6,129 families residing in the county. The population density was 57 people per square mile . There were 8,596 housing units at an average density of 22 per square mile... |
2001 | 35.6 miles (57 km) | 4 deaths 90% of Hamburg was damaged or destroyed. | |
| F4 | NE of Henryville Henryville, Indiana Henryville is a census-designated place in Clark County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,905 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Henryville is located at .... to Madison Madison, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 12,004 people, 5,092 households, and 3,085 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,402.9 people per square mile . There were 5,597 housing units at an average density of 654.1 per square mile... to NE of Barbersville Barbersville, Indiana Barbersville, Indiana, was an unincorporated town in Shelby Township, Jefferson County, Indiana. Nothing remains of its few buildings.Barbersville was probably preceded by the town of Edinburgh, which was platted on Nov. 3, 1815 and recorded in the Jefferson County deed records... area |
Clark Clark County, Indiana Clark County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana, located directly across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. At the 2010 Census, the population was 110,232. The county seat is Jeffersonville. Clarksville is also a major city in the county... , Scott Scott County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 22,960 people, 8,832 households, and 6,491 families residing in the county. The population density was 121 people per square mile . There were 9,737 housing units at an average density of 51 per square mile... , Jefferson Jefferson County, Indiana Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 32,428. The county seat is Madison.-History:Jefferson County was formed in 1811... , Ripley Ripley County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 26,523 people, 9,842 households, and 7,273 families residing in the county. The population density was 59 people per square mile . There were 10,482 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile... |
2019 | 35.6 miles (57 km) | 11 deaths. Extensive damage in Madison and nearby Hanover. Hanover College sustained $10 million in damage; 300 homes leveled in Madison. Damage also in the community of China China, Indiana China is an unincorporated community in Shelby Township, Jefferson County, Indiana. It spans Shelby and Madison Townships and was for years largely defined by the existence of a general store in Madison Township and the former St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Shelby township. Razor's Fork runs... |
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| F4 | W of Blountsville Blountsville, Indiana Blountsville is a town in Stoney Creek Township, Henry County, Indiana, United States. The population was 135 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Blountsville is located at .... to NE of Parker City Parker City, Indiana Parker City is a town in Monroe Township, Randolph County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,419 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Parker City is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land... |
Henry Henry County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 48,508 people, 19,486 households, and 13,971 families residing in the county. The population density was 124 people per square mile . There were 20,592 housing units at an average density of 52 per square mile... , Delaware Delaware County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 118,769 people, 47,131 households, and 29,692 families residing in the county. The population density was 302 people per square mile . There were 51,032 housing units at an average density of 130 per square mile... , Randolph Randolph County, Indiana Randolph County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 26,171. The county seat is Winchester.-History:... , Jay Jay County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 21,806 people, 8,405 households, and 6,017 families residing in the county. The population density was 57 people per square mile . There were 9,074 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile... |
2035 | 18 miles (28.8 km) | 1 death Destroyed Monroe Central School near Parker City. Numerous homes were destroyed and a forest suffered significant loss of trees. Many photographs were taken of this mile-wide, multi-vortex storm. | |
| F4 | E of Madison Madison, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 12,004 people, 5,092 households, and 3,085 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,402.9 people per square mile . There were 5,597 housing units at an average density of 654.1 per square mile... to E of Cochran |
Jefferson Jefferson County, Indiana Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 32,428. The county seat is Madison.-History:Jefferson County was formed in 1811... , Switzerland Switzerland County, Indiana Switzerland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 10,613. The county seat is Vevay.-History:Switzerland County was formed in 1814... , Ohio Ohio County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 5,623 people, 2,201 households, and 1,586 families residing in the county. The population density was 65 people per square mile . There were 2,424 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile... , Dearborn Dearborn County, Indiana Dearborn County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 50,047. It is part of the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky metropolitan area. The county seat is Lawrenceburg.-History:... |
2040 | 27.1 miles (43.4 km) | The tornado formed immediately as the Madison/Hanover was dissipating. Homes were leveled near the Fairview Fairview, Indiana Fairview is an unincorporated town in Green Township, Randolph County, Indiana, United States.... area with a church also sustaining heavy damage near Bear Branch. |
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| F5 | N of Rising Sun, IN Rising Sun, Indiana Rising Sun is a city in Randolph Township, Ohio County, Indiana, along the Ohio River. The population was 2,304 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Ohio County.-History:... to Cincinnati/Sayler Park to W of White Oak White Oak, Ohio White Oak is a census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 13,277 at the 2000 census.-Geography:White Oak is located at .... |
Ohio, IN Ohio County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 5,623 people, 2,201 households, and 1,586 families residing in the county. The population density was 65 people per square mile . There were 2,424 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile... , Boone, KY Boone County, Kentucky Boone County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1798. The population was 118,811 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Burlington. The county is named for frontiersman Daniel Boone... , Hamilton, OH Hamilton County, Ohio As of 2000, there were 845,303 people, 346,790 households, and 212,582 families residing in the county. The population density was 2,075 people per square mile . There were 373,393 housing units at an average density of 917 per square mile... |
2120 | 20.8 miles (33.3 km) | 3 deaths Crossed three states - Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio before reaching full strength in Sayler Park. Numerous boats thrown, homes in areas W of Cincinnati swept off their foundation; 75 homes destroyed in Kentucky. Many other areas north and west of the city also saw significant damage. Also known as the "Second Tri-State Tornado", due to it being the 2nd tornado after one in 1925 Tri-State Tornado The Tri-State Tornado of Wednesday, March 18, 1925, was the deadliest tornado in U.S. history. With 695 confirmed fatalities, the tornado killed more than twice as many as the second deadliest, the 1840 Great Natchez Tornado... to affect three states. Narrow, but extremely intense damage path. |
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| F3 | W of Williamsport Williamsport, Indiana Williamsport is a town in Washington Township, Warren County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,898 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Warren County and is the largest of the four incorporated towns in the county... to NE of Templeton Templeton, Indiana Templeton is an unincorporated town in Bolivar Township, Benton County, Indiana. It is part of the Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:... |
Warren Warren County, Indiana Warren County lies in western Indiana between the Illinois border and the Wabash River in the United States. Before the arrival of non-indigenous settlers in the early 19th century, the area was inhabited by several Native American tribes. The county was officially established in 1827 and... , Benton Benton County, Indiana Benton County is located along in the northwest part of the U.S. state of Indiana, along the border with Illinois. As of 2010, the county's population was 8,854. It contains six incorporated towns as well as several small unincorporated settlements; it is also divided into 11 townships which... |
2130 | 25.9 miles (41.4 km) | ||
| F4 | N of Otterbein Otterbein, Indiana Otterbein is a town in Bolivar Township, Benton County and Shelby Township, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, named for William Otterbein Brown who donated land for the town. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,262... to Monticello Monticello, Indiana Monticello is a city in White County, Indiana, United States. The population was 5,378 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of White County.... to W of Valentine Valentine, Indiana Valentine is an unincorporated town in Johnson Township, LaGrange County, Indiana.... |
Vermilion Vermilion County, Illinois Vermilion County is a county located in the eastern part of the U.S. state of Illinois, between the Indiana border and Champaign County. It was established in 1826 and was the 45th of Illinois' 102 counties... Benton Benton County, Indiana Benton County is located along in the northwest part of the U.S. state of Indiana, along the border with Illinois. As of 2010, the county's population was 8,854. It contains six incorporated towns as well as several small unincorporated settlements; it is also divided into 11 townships which... , Tippecanoe Tippecanoe County, Indiana Tippecanoe County is a county located in the northwest quadrant of the U.S. state of Indiana. It was created in 1826 from Wabash County. It is part of the Lafayette, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area.... , White White County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 25,267 people, 9,727 households, and 7,090 families residing in the county. The population density was 50 people per square mile . There were 12,083 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile... , Cass Cass County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 40,930 people, 15,715 households, and 10,921 families residing in the county. The population density was 99 people per square mile . There were 16,620 housing units at an average density of 40 per square mile... , Pulaski Pulaski County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 13,755 people, 5,170 households, and 3,779 families residing in the county. The population density was 32 people per square mile . There were 5,918 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile... , Fulton Fulton County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 20,511 people, 8,082 households, and 5,738 families residing in the county. The population density was 56 people per square mile . There were 9,123 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile... , Marshall Marshall County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 45,128 people, 16,519 households, and 12,191 families residing in the county. The population density was 102 people per square mile . There were 18,099 housing units at an average density of 41 per square mile... , Kosciusko Kosciusko County, Indiana Kosciusko County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. Census 2010 recorded the population at 77,358. The county seat is Warsaw.The county was formed in 1836. It was named after the Polish general Tadeusz Kościuszko, who served in the American Revolutionary War, and then returned to... , Elkhart Elkhart County, Indiana Elkhart County is a county in the U.S. state of Indiana. Much of the county is in the Elkhart-Goshen Metropolitan Statistical Area, which in turn is part of the South Bend-Elkhart-Mishawaka Combined Statistical Area... , Noble Noble County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 46,275 people, 16,696 households, and 12,288 families residing in the county. The population density was 113 people per square mile . There were 18,233 housing units at an average density of 44 per square mile... |
2145 | 108.7 miles (174 km) | 18 deaths. Longest tornado track of the outbreak and had at one point a path width of 1/2 mile wide. Passed directly through Monticello and Talma; with F4 damage at the southern edge of Leesburg. | |
| F1 | E of North Manchester North Manchester, Indiana North Manchester is a town in Chester Township, Wabash County, Indiana, United States. Peter Ogan, acting as the town’s founder filed for recording the 'Original Plat of Manchester' on February 13, 1846... |
Wabash Wabash County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 34,960 people, 13,215 households, and 9,395 families residing in the county. The population density was 85 people per square mile . There were 14,034 housing units at an average density of 34 per square mile... , Huntington Huntington County, Indiana Huntington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. The county seat and lone city is Huntington. According to Census 2010, the population was 37,124.-Geography:... |
2335 | 7.1 miles (11.4 km) | ||
| F2 | N of Windfall City Windfall City, Indiana Windfall is a town in Wildcat Township, Tipton County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Kokomo, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area... to N of Marion Marion, Indiana Marion is a city in Grant County, Indiana, United States. The population was 29,948 as of the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Grant County... area |
Howard Howard County, Indiana Howard County is one of 92 counties in the U.S. state of Indiana. It is part of the Kokomo, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which consists of Howard and Tipton counties. Originally named Richardville County, it was rechristened in 1844 to commemorate General Tilghman Ashurst Howard. As of... , Grant Grant County, Indiana Grant County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 70,061. The county seat is Marion. Important paleontological discoveries dating from the Pliocene epoch have been made at Pipe Creek Sinkhole in Grant County.-Geography:According to the 2010... |
2345 | 19 miles (30.4 km) | Numerous homes and mobile homes heavily damaged in Swayzee. | |
| F3 | NW of Albion Albion, Indiana Albion is a town in Albion and Jefferson townships, Noble County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,349 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Noble County.-School:... to NE of Angola Angola, Indiana Angola is a city in Pleasant Township, Steuben County, Indiana, United States. The population was 8,612 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Steuben County . Angola was founded by Thomas Gale and Cornelius Gilmore. Angola is home to Trine University... |
Noble Noble County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 46,275 people, 16,696 households, and 12,288 families residing in the county. The population density was 113 people per square mile . There were 18,233 housing units at an average density of 44 per square mile... , LaGrange LaGrange County, Indiana LaGrange County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana and in the Northern Indiana region known as Michiana. As of 2010, the population was 37,128. The county is located about east of South Bend, west of Toledo, Ohio, and northeast of Indianapolis. The area is well known for its large... , Steuben Steuben County, Indiana Steuben County is a county located in the northeast corner of the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 34,185. The county seat is Angola... |
2350 | 36.2 miles (57.9 km) | 5 deaths Two of the victims were in mobile homes, while two others drowned in Turkey Lake. | |
| F1 | E of LaGrange LaGrange, Indiana LaGrange is a town in LaGrange County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,625 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of LaGrange County.-Geography:LaGrange is located at... |
Lagrange LaGrange County, Indiana LaGrange County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana and in the Northern Indiana region known as Michiana. As of 2010, the population was 37,128. The county is located about east of South Bend, west of Toledo, Ohio, and northeast of Indianapolis. The area is well known for its large... |
2355 | 8.8 miles (14 km) | ||
| F2 | N of Warren Warren, Indiana Warren is a town in Salamonie Township, Huntington County, Indiana, United States. The population of Warren at the 2010 census was 1,239.-Geography:Warren is located at , along the Salamonie River... |
Huntington Huntington County, Indiana Huntington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. The county seat and lone city is Huntington. According to Census 2010, the population was 37,124.-Geography:... , Wells Wells County, Indiana Wells County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 27,636. The county seat is Bluffton.-Geography:... |
0010 | 11.5 miles (18.4 km) | 16 buildings were heavily damaged or destroyed in Plum Tree Plum Tree, Indiana Plum Tree is an unincorporated town in Rock Creek Township, Huntington County, Indiana.... |
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| F1 | NE of Bluffton Bluffton, Indiana Bluffton is a city in Harrison and Lancaster Townships, Wells County, Indiana, United States. The population was 9,897 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Wells County.-Geography:Bluffton is located at .... |
Wells Wells County, Indiana Wells County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 27,636. The county seat is Bluffton.-Geography:... , Adams Adams County, Indiana Adams County lies in northeastern Indiana in the United States and shares its eastern border with Ohio. It was officially established in 1836. The county seat is Decatur.... |
0015 | 14.4 miles (23 km) | 8 homes suffered extensive damage and 2 mobile homes were destroyed. | |
| F1 | W of Decatur Decatur, Indiana Decatur is a city in Root and Washington townships, Adams County, Indiana, United States. The city, which serves as the county seat of Adams County, takes its name after the prominent war hero Stephen Decatur, Jr., one of the captains of the original 6 frigates of the US navy... |
Wells Wells County, Indiana Wells County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 27,636. The county seat is Bluffton.-Geography:... , Adams Adams County, Indiana Adams County lies in northeastern Indiana in the United States and shares its eastern border with Ohio. It was officially established in 1836. The county seat is Decatur.... |
0145 | 10.9 miles (17.4 km) | ||
| Ohio Ohio Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus... |
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| F5 | SW of Xenia Xenia, Ohio Xenia is a city in and the county seat of Greene County, Ohio, United States. The municipality is located in southwestern Ohio 21 miles from Dayton and is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area... to E of Springfield Springfield, Ohio Springfield is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Clark County. The municipality is located in southwestern Ohio and is situated on the Mad River, Buck Creek and Beaver Creek, approximately west of Columbus and northeast of Dayton. Springfield is home to Wittenberg... |
Greene Greene County, Ohio Greene County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. The population was 161,573 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Xenia, and it was named for General Nathanael Greene, an officer in the Revolutionary War. Greene County was established on March 24, 1803.Greene County is part... , Clark Clark County, Ohio As of the census of 2000, there were 144,742 people, 56,648 households, and 39,370 families residing in the county. The population density was 362 people per square mile . There were 61,056 housing units at an average density of 153 per square mile... |
1930 | 31.3 miles (50 km) | 34 deaths Half of the town's structures were completely destroyed or swept away. There was an episode of Storm Stories Storm Stories Storm Stories is a non-fiction television series aired on The Weather Channel and Zone Reality hosted and narrated by meteorologist and Storm-Tracker Jim Cantore. Storm Stories showcases various types of severe weather, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards. Each episode features a famous... that featured this tornado. |
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| F2 | London London, Ohio London is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, Ohio, United States. Located about southwest of the Ohio capital of Columbus, London was established in 1811 to serve as the county seat. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 8,771, an increase from 7,807 in 1990. It is the... area |
Clark Clark County, Ohio As of the census of 2000, there were 144,742 people, 56,648 households, and 39,370 families residing in the county. The population density was 362 people per square mile . There were 61,056 housing units at an average density of 153 per square mile... , Madison Madison County, Ohio As of the census of 2000, there were 40,213 people, 13,672 households, and 10,035 families residing in the county. The population density was 86 people per square mile . There were 14,399 housing units at an average density of 31 per square mile... |
2055 | 15.7 miles (25.1 km) | ||
| F4 | Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio Cincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's... to N of Mason Mason, Ohio Mason is an affluent city in southwestern Warren County, Ohio, United States, 22 miles away from Cincinnati . As of the 2010 census, Mason's population was 30,712. Mason has experienced fast growth, with its historic Main Street remaining at the center of the community... |
Hamilton Hamilton County, Ohio As of 2000, there were 845,303 people, 346,790 households, and 212,582 families residing in the county. The population density was 2,075 people per square mile . There were 373,393 housing units at an average density of 917 per square mile... , Warren Warren County, Ohio Warren County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. The population was 212,693 at the 2010 census. Its county seat is Lebanon. Warren County was erected May 1, 1803, from Hamilton County, and named for Dr... |
2128 | 19.8 miles (31.7 km) | 2 deaths. Formed from the same thunderstorm that spawned the Sayler Park tornado, with the first damage seen in Mason. Was the last of series of strong to violent tornadoes spawned by the same storm that started from southwestern Indiana. | |
| F2 | Lebanon Lebanon, Ohio The population at the 2010 census was 20,033. As of the census of 2000, there were 16,962 people residing in the city. The population density was 1,440.6 people per square mile . There were 6,218 housing units at an average density of 528.1 per square mile... area |
Warren Warren County, Ohio Warren County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. The population was 212,693 at the 2010 census. Its county seat is Lebanon. Warren County was erected May 1, 1803, from Hamilton County, and named for Dr... |
2200 | 9.8 miles (15.7 km) | ||
| F2 | NE of New Albany New Albany, Ohio As of the census of 2000, there were 3,711 people, 1,263 households, and 1,030 families residing in the village. The population density was 415.7 people per square mile . There were 1,424 housing units at an average density of 159.5 per square mile... |
Franklin Franklin County, Ohio Franklin County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. In 2010 the population was 1,163,414, making it the second largest county in Ohio and the 34th largest county in population in the United States. Franklin County is also the largest in the eight-county Columbus, Ohio... |
2205 | 5.1 miles (8.2 km) | ||
| F1 | W of Circleville Circleville, Ohio Circleville is a city in and the county seat of Pickaway County, Ohio, United States, along the Scioto River. The population was 13,485 at the 2000 census.-History:... |
Pickaway Pickaway County, Ohio As of the census of 2000, there were 52,727 people, 17,599 households, and 13,287 families residing in the county. The population density was 105 people per square mile . There were 18,596 housing units at an average density of 37 per square mile... |
2218 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | ||
| F2 | Continental Continental, Ohio Continental is a village in Putnam County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,188 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Continental is located at .... area |
Paulding Paulding County, Ohio As of the census of 2000, there were 20,293 people, 7,773 households, and 5,689 families residing in the county. The population density was 49 people per square mile . There were 8,478 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile... , Putnam Putnam County, Ohio Putnam County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 34,499. The name is in honor of Israel Putnam, who was a hero in the French and Indian War and a general in the American Revolutionary War. Its county seat is... |
2330 | 9.2 miles (14.7 km) | Destroyed one home, a garage and two barns. | |
| F3 | SW of Peebles Peebles, Ohio Peebles is a village in Adams County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,739 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:... |
Adams Adams County, Ohio As of the census of 2000, there were 27,330 people, 10,501 households, and 7,613 families residing in the county. The population density was 47 people per square mile . There were 11,822 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile... |
0000 | 15.5 miles (24.8 km) | 1 death | |
| F1 | W of Manchester Manchester, Ohio Manchester is a village in Adams County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 2,043.... |
Adams Adams County, Ohio As of the census of 2000, there were 27,330 people, 10,501 households, and 7,613 families residing in the county. The population density was 47 people per square mile . There were 11,822 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile... |
0000 | 9.1 miles (14.6 km) | ||
| F3 | E of Paulding Paulding, Ohio Paulding is a village in and the county seat of Paulding County, Ohio, United States. It is located predominantly in Paulding Township. The population was 3,595 at the 2000 census.-History:... |
Paulding Paulding County, Ohio As of the census of 2000, there were 20,293 people, 7,773 households, and 5,689 families residing in the county. The population density was 49 people per square mile . There were 8,478 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile... |
0045 | 8.7 miles (13.9 km) | Destroyed five mobile homes and a barn. | |
| F1 | W of Melrose Melrose, Ohio Melrose is a village in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. The population was 322 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Melrose is located at .... |
Paulding Paulding County, Ohio As of the census of 2000, there were 20,293 people, 7,773 households, and 5,689 families residing in the county. The population density was 49 people per square mile . There were 8,478 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile... |
0100 | 1.3 miles (2 km) | Destroyed two barns and a mobile home | |
| F1 | SW of Paulding Paulding, Ohio Paulding is a village in and the county seat of Paulding County, Ohio, United States. It is located predominantly in Paulding Township. The population was 3,595 at the 2000 census.-History:... |
Paulding Paulding County, Ohio As of the census of 2000, there were 20,293 people, 7,773 households, and 5,689 families residing in the county. The population density was 49 people per square mile . There were 8,478 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile... |
0100 | 6.4 miles (10.2 km) | ||
| F1 | NE of Aberdeen Aberdeen, Ohio Aberdeen is a village in Brown County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 1,603 at the 2000 census.Aberdeen is connected to Maysville, Kentucky by the Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge to downtown Maysville and the William H. Harsha Bridge, a cable-stayed bridge completed in... |
Brown Brown County, Ohio As of the census of 2000, there were 42,285 people, 15,555 households, and 11,790 families residing in the county. The population density was 86 people per square mile . There were 17,193 housing units at an average density of 35 per square mile... |
0130 | 4.1 miles (6.6 km) | ||
| Kentucky Kentucky The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth... |
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| F5 | SW of Hardinsburg Hardinsburg, Kentucky Hardinsburg is a city in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 2,345 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Breckinridge County. By Kentucky state law, it is classified as a fifth class city... to Brandenburg Brandenburg, Kentucky Brandenburg is a city in Meade County, Kentucky, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 2,049 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Meade County.-History:... to N of Laconia, IN Laconia, Indiana Laconia is a town in Boone Township, Harrison County, Indiana, United States. The population was 29 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Laconia is located at .... |
Breckinridge, KY Breckinridge County, Kentucky As of the census of 2000, there were 18,648 people, 7,324 households, and 5,309 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 9,890 housing units at an average density of... , Meade Meade County, Kentucky As of the census of 2000, there were 26,349 people, 9,470 households, and 7,396 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 10,293 housing units at an average density of... , Harrison, IN Harrison County, Indiana Harrison County is a county located in the far southern part of the U.S. state of Indiana along the Ohio River. It is divided into twelve townships, and the county seat is Corydon, the former capital of Indiana. The county is part of the larger Louisville/Jefferson County, KY–IN Metropolitan... |
2020 | 32 miles (51.2 km) | 31 deaths including 18 in a single block. Most of the town was completely destroyed including 128 homes. F4 damage continued into Irvington Irvington, Kentucky Irvington is a city in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 1,257 at the 2000 census. Founded in 1888, railroad engineer Eugene Cornwall named the city for his hometown of Irvington, New York.-Geography:... and into southern Harrison County in Indiana. The same storm later produced the Louisville tornado. |
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| F4 | S of Caneyville Caneyville, Kentucky Caneyville is a city in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 627 at the 2000 census. The city was incorporated in 1880 and named for its location on Caney Creek.-Geography:Caneyville is located at .... to Leitchfield Leitchfield, Kentucky As of the census of 2000, there were 6,139 people, 2,485 households, and 1,615 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 2,797 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.63% White, 1.56% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.18%... |
Grayson Grayson County, Kentucky Grayson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1810. As of 2000, the population was 24,053. Its county seat is Leitchfield. The county is named for William Grayson , a Revolutionary War colonel and a prominent Virginia political figure... |
2100 | 14 miles (22.4 km) | F4 damage was noted to a home south of Caneyville | |
| F4 | Louisville Louisville, Kentucky Louisville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Kentucky, and the county seat of Jefferson County. Since 2003, the city's borders have been coterminous with those of the county because of a city-county merger. The city's population at the 2010 census was 741,096... to NE of Brownsboro Brownsboro, Kentucky Brownsboro is an unincorporated rural community in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States. It is located northwest of Crestwood, Kentucky on KY 329.-References:# -Geography:Brownsboro is located at .... |
Jefferson Jefferson County, Kentucky As of the census of 2000, there were 693,604 people, 287,012 households, and 183,113 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 305,835 housing units at an average density of... , Oldham Oldham County, Kentucky As of the census of 2000, there were 46,178 people, 14,856 households, and 12,196 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 15,541 housing units at an average density of... |
2137 | 18.5 miles (29.6 km) | 3 Deaths. Formed over Standiford Field Airport Louisville International Airport Louisville International Airport is a joint civil-military public airport centrally located in the city of Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA. The airport covers 1,200 acres and has three runways. Its IATA airport code SDF is based on the airport's former name, Standiford Field... , touched down at The Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center Kentucky Exposition Center The Kentucky Exposition Center , formerly Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center , is a large multi-use facility in Louisville, Kentucky, United States... , continued northwest and ended near the junction of Interstates 264 Interstate 264 (Kentucky) The Henry Watterson Expressway, also known as the Georgia Davis Powers/Shawnee Expressway west of US 31W, is one of two Interstate Highways in the United States designated as Interstate 264 . It is 22.93 miles in length, and runs an open circle around central Louisville, Kentucky... and 71 Interstate 71 Interstate 71 is an Interstate Highway in the Great Lakes/Midwestern and Southeastern region of the United States. Its southern terminus is at an interchange with Interstate 64 and Interstate 65 in Louisville, Kentucky. Its northern terminus is at an interchange with Interstate 90 in Cleveland,... after killing 3 people, injuring 225 people, and destroying over 900 homes. 25 homes were affected in Oldham County. |
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| F4 | Elizabethtown Elizabethtown, Kentucky Elizabethtown is a city in and the county seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 28,531 at the 2010 census, making it the eleventh-largest city in the state... to N of Wakefield |
Hardin Hardin County, Kentucky As of the census of 2000, there were 94,174 people, 34,497 households, and 25,355 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 37,673 housing units at an average density of... , Nelson Nelson County, Kentucky Nelson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2010, the population was 43,437. Its county seat is Bardstown. The county is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY–IN Metropolitan Statistical Area.- History :... , Spencer Spencer County, Kentucky As of the census of 2000, there were 11,766 people, 4,251 households, and 3,358 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 4,555 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 97.50% White, 1.13% Black or African American, 0.22% Native... |
2145 | 37.9 miles (60.7 km) | 3 deaths - Businesses just northwest of Elizabethtown were leveled killing two in that area. Damage was also noted near Cox's Creek where a third person was killed. 52 homes and 100 barns were destroyed in Nelson County alone. Tornado lifted near Bullitt County Bullitt County, Kentucky As of the census of 2000, there were 61,236 people, 22,171 households, and 17,736 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 23,160 housing units at an average density of... |
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| F3 | Franklin Franklin, Kentucky As of the census of 2000, there were 7,996 people, 3,251 households, and 2,174 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,074.7 people per square mile . There were 3,609 housing units at an average density of 485.1 per square mile... to Railton |
Simpson Simpson County, Kentucky Simpson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 16,405. Its county seat is Franklin. The county is named for Captain John Simpson, a Kentucky militia officer who fought in Battle of Fallen Timbers in the Northwest Indian War, and was killed in the... , Warren Warren County, Kentucky Warren County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky, specifically the Pennyroyal Plateau and Western Coal Fields regions. It is included in the Bowling Green, Kentucky, Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 113,792 in the 2010 Census. The county seat is Bowling Green... , Barren Barren County, Kentucky As of the census of 2000, there were 38,033 people, 15,346 households, and 10,941 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 17,095 housing units at an average density of... |
2145 | 31.1 miles (49.8 km) | 3 deaths - 7 homes and 40 barns were destroyed in Temperance where one person was killed. Fatalities also occurred in Three Forks and Rocky Springs | |
| F1 | N of Ballardsville Ballardsville, Kentucky Ballardsville is an unincorporated community in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community that lies a few miles south of La Grange on KY 53.-References:# -External links:* — Article by Kim Chappell of The Courier-Journal... to SE of Bromley Bromley, Kentucky Bromley is a city in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 838 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Bromley is located at .... |
Henry Henry County, Kentucky As of the census of 2000, there were 15,060 people, 5,844 households, and 4,330 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 6,381 housing units at an average density of... , Owen Owen County, Kentucky As of the census of 2000, there were 10,547 people, 4,086 households, and 2,995 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 5,345 housing units at an average density of... |
2215 | 31.7 miles (50.7 km) | This is a secondary storm that followed the Louisville one. 18 were injured and the path width was similar to Louisville's. | |
| F4 | S of Greensburg Greensburg, Kentucky Greensburg is a city in Green County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 2,396 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Green County... to Mannsville Mannsville, Kentucky Mannsville is an unincorporated community in Taylor County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along Routes 70 and 337 east of the city of Campbellsville, the county seat of Taylor County. Its elevation is 738 feet . Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of... |
Green Green County, Kentucky Green County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1793. As of 2000, the population was 11,518. Its county seat is Greensburg. The county is named for Nathanael Greene... , Taylor Taylor County, Kentucky Taylor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 22,927. Its county seat is Campbellsville. The county is named for President Zachary Taylor, who served from 1849 to 1850. Taylor is a moist county... |
2240 | 20.2 miles (32.3 km) | Most of Mannsville was heavily damaged or destroyed. A total of 50 homes and 60 barns were destroyed by the tornado along the entire track including 40 homes alone in Mannsville. 56 people were injured. | |
| F4 | N of Gee to Frankfort Frankfort, Kentucky Frankfort is a city in Kentucky that serves as the state capital and the county seat of Franklin County. The population was 27,741 at the 2000 census; by population it is the 5th smallest state capital in the United States... to S of Sadieville Sadieville, Kentucky Sadieville is a city in Scott County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 263 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Lexington–Fayette Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Sadieville is located at .... |
Anderson Anderson County, Kentucky Anderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1827. In 2010 the population was 21,421. Its county seat is Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. The county is named for Richard Clough Anderson, Jr., a Kentucky Legislator, U.S... , Franklin Franklin County, Kentucky As of the census of 2000, there were 47,687 people, 19,907 households, and 12,840 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 21,409 housing units at an average density of... , Scott Scott County, Kentucky Scott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The population was 47,173 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Georgetown.Scott County is part of the Lexington–Fayette Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... |
2250 | 79.4 miles (127 km) | 4 deaths - One of the largest recorded tornadoes in the outbreak - over 1 mile wide. A total of 120 homes as well as businesses and factories were damaged or destroyed in the southern sections of Frankfort where all the fatalities took place. 12 homes were destroyed in the Alton area. Over 120 people were injured. | |
| F3 | S of Ellisburg to NE of Danville Danville, Kentucky Danville is a city in and the county seat of Boyle County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 16,218 at the 2010 census.Danville is the principal city of the Danville Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Boyle and Lincoln counties.... |
Casey Casey County, Kentucky Casey County is a county located in the U.S. Commonwealth of Kentucky. It was formed in 1807. As of 2010, the population was 15,955. Its county seat is Liberty, Kentucky. The county is named for Colonel William Casey. It is the only Kentucky county entirely in Knobs region. Casey County is home to... , Lincoln Lincoln County, Kentucky Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The population was 24,742 in the 2010 Cesus. Its county seat is Stanford. Lincoln is a prohibition or "dry county" and is part of the Danville Micropolitan Statistical Area.- History :... , Boyle Boyle County, Kentucky Boyle County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its county seat is Danville. In 2000, its population was 28,432. It was formed in 1842 and named for John Boyle , a U.S... |
2335 | 21.1 miles (33.8 km) | 1 death - Over 100 homes were heavily damaged or destroyed in Junction City Junction City, Kentucky Junction City is a city in Boyle County, Kentucky on the border with Lincoln County in the United States. Its population was 2,184 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Danville Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:... . Damage figures were estimed at $5 million in Lincoln County alone. 98 people were also injured. |
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| F4 | NE of Peytonsburg Peytonsburg, Kentucky Peytonsburg is an unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along Route 61 south of the city of Burkesville, the county seat of Cumberland County, and almost on the Tennessee border. Its elevation is 1,001 feet .... to NE of Monticello Monticello, Kentucky Monticello is a city in Wayne County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 5,981 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Wayne County. It advertises itself as "The Houseboat Capital of the World" due to the large number of houseboat manufacturers in the city... |
Cumberland Cumberland County, Kentucky Cumberland County is a county located in the state of Kentucky in the United States. It was formed in 1799. As of 2000, the population was 7,147. Its county seat is Burkesville, Kentucky... , Clinton Clinton County, Kentucky Clinton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1836. As of 2000, the population was 9,634. Its name is in honor of the seventh Governor of New York State, DeWitt Clinton. Its county seat is Albany, Kentucky, and it is a prohibition or dry county... , Wayne Wayne County, Kentucky Wayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 19,923. Its county seat is Monticello. The county was named for Gen. Anthony Wayne. It is a prohibition or dry county.-History:... |
2340 | 38.4 miles (61.4 km) | 10 deaths - Several small communities in Clinton County sustained a direct hit by the tornado with eight of the ten fatalities occurring in that county. Over 50 homes were damaged or destroyed. | |
| F3 | SW of Cynthiana Cynthiana, Kentucky As of the census of 2000, there were 6,258 people, 2,692 households, and 1,639 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,873.6 people per square mile . There were 2,909 housing units at an average density of 870.9 per square mile... to E of Claysville |
Harrison Harrison County, Kentucky Harrison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1794. As of 2010, the population was 18,846. Its county seat is Cynthiana... , Robertson Robertson County, Kentucky Robertson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2010, the population was 2,282. Its county seat is Mount Olivet, Kentucky. The county is named for George Robertson, a Kentucky Congressman from 1817 to 1821. Robertson is a prohibition or dry county... |
2355 | 19.3 miles (30.9 km) | 40 homes and 75 barns were destroyed. 27 people were injured. | |
| F3 | SW of Parnelli to W of Bronston Bronston, Kentucky Bronston is an unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States. Bronston is located on Lake Cumberland along Kentucky Route 90, south of Somerset. Bronston has a post office with ZIP code 42518.... |
Wayne Wayne County, Kentucky Wayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 19,923. Its county seat is Monticello. The county was named for Gen. Anthony Wayne. It is a prohibition or dry county.-History:... , Pulaski Pulaski County, Kentucky Pulaski County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The population was 63,063 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Somerset6. The county is named for Count Kazimierz Pułaski. Most of the county is a prohibition or dry county... |
0005 | 18 miles (28.8 km) | ||
| F2 | Harrodsburg Harrodsburg, Kentucky Harrodsburg is a city in and the county seat of Mercer County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 8,014 at the 2000 census. It is the oldest city in Kentucky.-History:... area |
Boyle Boyle County, Kentucky Boyle County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its county seat is Danville. In 2000, its population was 28,432. It was formed in 1842 and named for John Boyle , a U.S... , Mercer Mercer County, Kentucky Mercer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 20,817. Its county seat is Harrodsburg. The county is named for General Hugh Mercer... |
0012 | 16.2 miles (26 km) | In Mercer County over 60 homes were damaged including four destroyed. | |
| F4 | Richmond Richmond, Kentucky There were 10,795 households out of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.2% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.6% were non-families. Of all households, 34.7% were made up of individuals and 8.8% had... to E of Winchester Winchester, Kentucky Winchester is a city in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 16,724 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Lexington-Fayette, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... |
Garrard Garrard County, Kentucky Garrard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It is pronounced 'Gair-ad' with the third "r" silent. It was formed in 1797 and was named for James Garrard, Governor of Kentucky from 1796 to 1804. Its county seat is Lancaster. The population was 16,912 in the 2010 Census... , Madison Madison County, Kentucky Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2008, the population was 82,192. Its county seat is Richmond. The county is named for Virginia statesman James Madison, who later became the fourth President of the United States. This is also where famous pioneer Daniel... , Clark Clark County, Kentucky Clark County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1793. The population was 35,613 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Winchester, Kentucky... |
0020 | 31.9 miles (51 km) | 7 deaths - Tornado narrowly missed the central sections of Richmond affecting Hackley, Cottonburg and Mount Stirling destroying 30 homes. | |
| F2 | E of Cuzick | Madison Madison County, Kentucky Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2008, the population was 82,192. Its county seat is Richmond. The county is named for Virginia statesman James Madison, who later became the fourth President of the United States. This is also where famous pioneer Daniel... , Fayette Fayette County, Kentucky Fayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The population was 295,083 in the 2010 Census. Its territory, population and government are coextensive with the city of Lexington, which also serves as county seat.... |
0030 | 9 miles (14.4 km) | Several buildings were destroyed in southern Fayette County. | |
| F3 | E of Somerset Somerset, Kentucky The major demographic differences between the city and the micropolitan area relate to income, housing composition and age. The micropolitan area, as compared to the incorporated city, is more suburban in flavor and has a significantly younger housing stock, a higher income, and contains most of... to E of Livingston Livingston, Kentucky Livingston is a city in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 228 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Richmond–Berea Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Livingston is located at .... |
Pulaski Pulaski County, Kentucky Pulaski County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The population was 63,063 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Somerset6. The county is named for Count Kazimierz Pułaski. Most of the county is a prohibition or dry county... , Laurel Laurel County, Kentucky Laurel County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The population was 58,849 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is London.The London Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Laurel County.... , Rockcastle Rockcastle County, Kentucky Rockcastle County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 16,582. Its county seat is Mt. Vernon. The county is named for the Rockcastle River which runs through it... |
0055 | 22.3 miles (35.7 km) | 7 deaths - 40 injuries. | |
| F3 | E of Camargo Camargo, Kentucky As of the census of 2000, there were 923 people, 362 households, and 275 families residing in the city. The population density was 436.6 people per square mile . There were 383 housing units at an average density of 181.2 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 98.70% White, 0.11%... |
Montgomery Montgomery County, Kentucky Montgomery County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The population was 26,499. Its county seat is Mount Sterling. With regard to the sale of alcohol, it is classified as a moist county—a county in which alcohol sales are prohibited , but containing a "wet" city where package... |
0105 | 4.9 miles (7.8 km) | ||
| F2 | N of Georgetown Georgetown, Kentucky Georgetown is a city in Scott County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 29,098 at the 2010 census. The original settlement of Lebanon, founded by Rev. Elijah Craig, was renamed in 1790 in honor of President George Washington. It is the home of Georgetown College, a private liberal arts... |
Scott Scott County, Kentucky Scott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The population was 47,173 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Georgetown.Scott County is part of the Lexington–Fayette Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... |
0115 | 10 miles (16 km) | Over 130 homes were left inhabitable. | |
| F1 | NW of Maysville Maysville, Kentucky Maysville is a city in and the county seat of Mason County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 8,993 at the 2000 census, making it the fiftieth largest city in Kentucky by population. Maysville is on the Ohio River, northeast of Lexington. It is the principal city of the Maysville... |
Mason Mason County, Kentucky Mason County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 16,800. Its county seat is Maysville. The county is named for George Mason, a Virginia delegate to the U.S. Constitutional Convention, known as the "Father of the Bill of Rights"... |
0125 | 0.1 mile (0.16 km) | ||
| F3 | NE of Monticello Monticello, Kentucky Monticello is a city in Wayne County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 5,981 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Wayne County. It advertises itself as "The Houseboat Capital of the World" due to the large number of houseboat manufacturers in the city... |
Wayne Wayne County, Kentucky Wayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 19,923. Its county seat is Monticello. The county was named for Gen. Anthony Wayne. It is a prohibition or dry county.-History:... , Pulaski Pulaski County, Kentucky Pulaski County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The population was 63,063 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Somerset6. The county is named for Count Kazimierz Pułaski. Most of the county is a prohibition or dry county... |
0150 | 13.9 miles (22.2 km) | 2 deaths - 16 injuries. | |
| F3 | N of Corbin Corbin, Kentucky - Economy :Originally formed by L&N Railroad, rail transport was the backbone of the local economy in the first half of the twentieth century. While the railroad continues to play an important role, the decline of the rail industry in the latter half of the twentieth century, as well as the loss... to Fogertown |
Laurel Laurel County, Kentucky Laurel County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The population was 58,849 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is London.The London Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Laurel County.... , Clay Clay County, Kentucky - Demographics :As of the census of 2011, there were 21,000 people, 8,556 households, and 6,442 families residing in the county. The population density was 52 people per square mile . There were 9,439 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile... |
0155 | 19.8 miles (31.7 km) | 1 death - 22 injuries. Quality Inn Motel in North Corbin at the I-75 interchange and 12 homes were destroyed. | |
| F4 | SW of Whitley City Whitley City, Kentucky Whitley City is a census-designated place in McCreary County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 1,111 at the 2000 census. Despite its name, it is not an incorporated city; however, it is the county seat of McCreary County. Whitley City is one of two non-city county seats in Kentucky the... |
Wayne Wayne County, Kentucky Wayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 19,923. Its county seat is Monticello. The county was named for Gen. Anthony Wayne. It is a prohibition or dry county.-History:... , McCreary McCreary County, Kentucky McCreary County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 17,080. Its county seat is Whitley City. The county is named for James B. McCreary, a Confederate war hero and Governor of Kentucky from 1875 to 1879. It is the only Kentucky county to not have a... |
0300 | 16.1 miles (25.8 km) | ||
| F2 | NE of Whitley City Whitley City, Kentucky Whitley City is a census-designated place in McCreary County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 1,111 at the 2000 census. Despite its name, it is not an incorporated city; however, it is the county seat of McCreary County. Whitley City is one of two non-city county seats in Kentucky the... |
McCreary McCreary County, Kentucky McCreary County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 17,080. Its county seat is Whitley City. The county is named for James B. McCreary, a Confederate war hero and Governor of Kentucky from 1875 to 1879. It is the only Kentucky county to not have a... , Whitley Whitley County, Kentucky Whitley County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. 2005 census projections list its population at 38,029 . The county seat is at Williamsburg, though the largest city is Corbin, and the county's District Court sits in both cities... |
0330 | 8 miles (12.8 km) | ||
| F3 | NE of Jabez to W of Plato | Russell Russell County, Kentucky Russell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The population was 17,565 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Jamestown. The county is named for William Russell... , Pulaski Pulaski County, Kentucky Pulaski County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The population was 63,063 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Somerset6. The county is named for Count Kazimierz Pułaski. Most of the county is a prohibition or dry county... , Rockcastle Rockcastle County, Kentucky Rockcastle County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 16,582. Its county seat is Mt. Vernon. The county is named for the Rockcastle River which runs through it... |
0430 | 28.8 miles (46 km) | ||
| North Carolina North Carolina North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte... |
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| F1 | S of Rosman Rosman, North Carolina Rosman is a town in Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 490 at the 2000 census. The northern terminus of U.S. Route 178 is less than one mile northwest of Rosman on U.S... |
Transylvania Transylvania County, North Carolina Transylvania County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2010, the population was 33,090. Its county seat is Brevard.- History :The county was formed in 1861 from parts of Henderson County and Jackson County... |
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| F1 | N of Brasstown Brasstown, North Carolina Brasstown is an unincorporated community in Clay County, North Carolina, United States.-Possum Drop:The Possum Drop is an annual event at convenience store organized by proprietors Clay and Judy Logan. At midnight on New Year's Eve, instead of dropping an object, a plexiglass pyramid containing a... |
Cherokee Cherokee County, North Carolina - Transportation :Cherokee County is well known in North Carolina as the westernmost of the state's 100 counties. Several US and state highways serve the county, linking it with other regions of North Carolina, along with the neighboring states of Georgia and Tennessee.US 64 - the longest highway... |
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| F2 | SW of Robbinsville Robbinsville, North Carolina Robbinsville is a town in Graham County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 747 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Graham County. Robbinsville High School is the only high school in Graham County... to NW of Almond |
Graham Graham County, North Carolina -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 7,993 people, 3,354 households, and 2,411 families residing in the county. The population density was 27 people per square mile . There were 5,084 housing units at an average density of 17 per square mile... , Swain Swain County, North Carolina Swain County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 12,968. Its county seat is Bryson City.Swain County is home of the Nantahala River . The Nantahala is one of the most popular whitewater rafting rivers in the nation... |
0005 | 24.1 miles (38.6 km) | 2 deaths. Widespread damage centered around the community of Stecoah, in rugged areas south of Fontana Lake. Tornado later dissipated in the southern part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park Great Smoky Mountains National Park Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a United States National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site that straddles the ridgeline of the Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are a division of the larger Appalachian Mountain chain. The border between Tennessee and North... . |
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| Alabama Alabama Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland... |
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| F2 | Concord Concord, Alabama Concord is a census-designated place in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Birmingham–Hoover–Cullman Combined Statistical Area. At the 2000 census the population was 1,809. This area was damaged by an F5 tornado on April 8, 1998, and again by an EF4 tornado on Wednesday,... area |
Jefferson Jefferson County, Alabama Jefferson County is the most populous county in the U.S. state of Alabama, with its county seat being located in Birmingham.As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the population of Jefferson County was 658,466... |
2130 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | One building was completely destroyed | |
| F1 | NW of Jacksonville Jacksonville, Alabama Jacksonville is a city in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. which is a 49% increase since 2000. It is included in the Anniston-Oxford Metropolitan Statistical Area... |
Calhoun Calhoun County, Alabama Calhoun County is a county in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of John C. Calhoun, famous member of the United States Senate from South Carolina. As of 2010 the population was 118,572. It is included in the Anniston-Oxford Metropolitan Statistical Area... |
2221 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | Tree and power line damage west of Jacksonville Jacksonville, Alabama Jacksonville is a city in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. which is a 49% increase since 2000. It is included in the Anniston-Oxford Metropolitan Statistical Area... |
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| F2 | W of Macedonia, AL Macedonia, Alabama Macedonia is an unincorporated community in Pickens County, Alabama, United States. The population was 291 at the 2000 census, at which time it was a town... to NE of Acworth, GA Acworth, Georgia Acworth is a city in Cobb County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 20,425. Acworth is located in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains along the southeastern banks of Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona on the Etowah River.Acworth's nickname is "The... |
Cleburne, AL Cleburne County, Alabama Cleburne County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of Major General Patrick Cleburne, of Arkansas. As of 2010 the population was 14,972. Its county seat is Heflin.- History :... , Haralson, GA Haralson County, Georgia Haralson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on January 26, 1856 and was named for Hugh A. Haralson. As of 2000, the population was 25,690. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 28,718... , Paulding Paulding County, Georgia Paulding County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 142,324. The county seat is Dallas.... , Cobb Cobb County, Georgia Cobb County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its county seat and largest city is Marietta, which is located in the center of the county. The county was named for Thomas Willis Cobb, who in the early 19th century was a United States representative and senator from Georgia... , Bartow Bartow County, Georgia Bartow County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 100,157. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's July 1, 2009 estimate, the county's explosive growth resulted in a population of 96,217, a 26.5% increase in less than ten years... , Cherokee Cherokee County, Georgia As of the census of 2000, there were 141,903 people, 49,495 households, and 39,200 families residing in the county. The population density was 335 people per square mile . There were 51,937 housing units at an average density of 123 per square mile... |
2250 | 65.9 miles (105.4 km) | 1 death. Crossed into Georgia where numerous homes were destroyed. | |
| F5 | W of Moulton Moulton, Alabama Moulton is a city in Lawrence County, Alabama, and is included in the Decatur Metropolitan Area, as well as the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 3,260. The city is the county seat of Lawrence County.-Geography:Moulton is located at ... to Tanner Tanner, Alabama Tanner is a small town in central southern Limestone County, Alabama, United States, and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. It lies along the Tennessee River, next to the city of Athens.... to Harvest (1st tornado) |
Lawrence Lawrence County, Alabama Lawrence County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama, and is included in the Decatur Metropolitan Area, as well as the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. It was named after James Lawrence, a captain in the United States Navy from New Jersey. As of the 2010 census, the population was... , Limestone Limestone County, Alabama Limestone County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama, and is included in the Huntsville Metropolitan Area.It is also included in the merged Huntsville-Decatur Metro Area. Its name comes from Limestone Creek, a local stream. In 2000, the population was 65,676. As of 2010 the county's... , Morgan Morgan County, Alabama Morgan County is the most populous county in the Decatur Metropolitan Area, and the second most populous county in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area in the U.S. State of Alabama. It was created by the Alabama Territorial legislature on February 6, 1818 from land acquired from the... , Madison Madison County, Alabama Madison County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama, and is a major part of the Huntsville Metropolitan Area.It is also included in the merged Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. The county is named in honor of James Madison, fourth President of the United States of America, and the... |
2315 | 52 miles (83.2 km) | 28 deaths. There was major devastation to the towns of Tanner and Harvest 14 people were killed in the town of Moulton Moulton, Alabama Moulton is a city in Lawrence County, Alabama, and is included in the Decatur Metropolitan Area, as well as the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 3,260. The city is the county seat of Lawrence County.-Geography:Moulton is located at ... alone. |
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| F2 | E of Phil Campbell Phil Campbell, Alabama Phil Campbell is a town in Franklin County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 1,091. Phil Campbell is the birthplace of Billy Sherrill.-Geography:Phil Campbell is located at .According to the U.S... |
Franklin Franklin County, Alabama Franklin County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of Benjamin Franklin, famous statesman, scientist, and printer. As of 2010, the population was 31,704... |
2330 | 12.8 miles (20.5 km) | One home and one mobile home factory was heavily damaged | |
| F4 | W of Carrollton Carrollton, Alabama Carrollton is a town in Pickens County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 987. The city is the county seat of Pickens County.... to Jasper Jasper, Alabama Jasper is a city in Walker County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 14,659. As of 2011 the population had was 13,857. The city is the county seat of Walker County, and once ranked among the world's leading producers of coal.... to NE of Cullman Cullman, Alabama Cullman is a city in Cullman County, State of Alabama. Cullman is located along Interstate 65, about north of Birmingham, and about south of Huntsville. According to the U.S... |
Pickens Pickens County, Alabama Pickens County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of 2010, the population was 19,746. Its county seat is Carrollton, and it is a prohibition, or dry county.-History:... , Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa County, Alabama Tuscaloosa County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama.It is named in honor of the pre-Choctaw chief Tuskaloosa. In 2010, the population was 194,656... , Fayette Fayette County, Alabama Fayette County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette , who aided General George Washington in the American Revolutionary War. As of 2010 the population was 17,241... , Walker Walker County, Alabama Walker County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama.Its name is in honor of John Williams Walker, a member of the United States Senate. As of 2010 the population was 67,023... , |
2335 | 110.6 miles (177 km) | 3 deaths The town's courthouse and several businesses suffered significant damage in downtown Jasper. Over 500 buildings were completely destroyed and over 100 injuries were reported in Walker County alone. | |
| F3 | NE of Gadsden Gadsden, Alabama The city of Gadsden is the county seat of Etowah County in the U.S. state of Alabama, and it is located about 65 miles northeast of Birmingham, Alabama. It is the primary city of the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 103,459. Gadsden is closely associated with the... to W of Kirks Grove |
Cherokee Cherokee County, Alabama Cherokee County, Alabama is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. It is named for the Cherokee tribe. As of 2010 the population was 25,989. Its county seat is Centre and it is a prohibition or dry county.- History :... |
0000 | 20.9 miles (33.4 km) | 20 people were injured in the storm while numerous trailers and mobile homes were destroyed. | |
| F4 | SW of Tanner, AL Tanner, Alabama Tanner is a small town in central southern Limestone County, Alabama, United States, and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. It lies along the Tennessee River, next to the city of Athens.... to E of Manchester, TN Manchester, Tennessee Manchester is a city in Coffee County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 10,102 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Coffee County... (2nd tornado) |
Limestone, AL Limestone County, Alabama Limestone County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama, and is included in the Huntsville Metropolitan Area.It is also included in the merged Huntsville-Decatur Metro Area. Its name comes from Limestone Creek, a local stream. In 2000, the population was 65,676. As of 2010 the county's... , Madison Madison County, Alabama Madison County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama, and is a major part of the Huntsville Metropolitan Area.It is also included in the merged Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. The county is named in honor of James Madison, fourth President of the United States of America, and the... , Lincoln, TE Lincoln County, Tennessee Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. , the population was 31,340. Its county seat is Fayetteville. It is named for Major General Benjamin Lincoln, an officer in the American Revolutionary War.-History:... , Franklin Franklin County, Tennessee Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of 2010, the population was 41,052. Its county seat is Winchester.Franklin County is part of the Tullahoma, Tennessee, Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:... |
0035 | 83.3 miles (133.2 km) | 22 deaths.Starting in Mount Hope, the second tornado struck Tanner, Capshaw and Harvest just 30 minutes after the earlier F5 tornado. Affected rescue efforts on scene after the first tornado. Some NWS records rate this tornado as an F5. Over 1000 buildings were destroyed by this pair of tornadoes - according to Grazulis and NWS Huntsville, this storm produced F3 and F4 damage along the entire path, but no effort was made to determine the exact number of buildings destroyed by the individual tornadoes. | |
| F5 | N of Vernon Vernon, Alabama Vernon is a city in Lamar County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 2,143. The city is the county seat of Lamar County.- Geography :Vernon is located at .According to the U.S... to Guin Guin, Alabama Guin is a city in Marion County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 2,389. On July 13, 2010, the citizens of Guin voted to become the first city in Marion County, since Prohibition, to allow the sale of alcohol.... to S of Basham Basham, Alabama Basham is an unincorporated community in western Morgan County, Alabama, United States. It is located just south of the city limits of the Morgan County seat Decatur.-History:... |
Lamar Lamar County, Alabama Lamar County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar, member of the United States Senate from Mississippi. As of 2010 the population was 14,564... , Marion Marion County, Alabama Marion County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Marion County was created by an act of the Alabama Territorial General Assembly on February 13, 1818. The county is located in the northwestern part of the state, bounded on the west by the state of Mississippi. It encompasses . Marion County... , Winston Winston County, Alabama Winston County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama, formerly known as Hancock County before 1858.Its name is in honor of John A. Winston, the 15th Governor of Alabama. As of 2010, the population was 24,484. Its county seat is Double Springs.... , Lawrence Lawrence County, Alabama Lawrence County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama, and is included in the Decatur Metropolitan Area, as well as the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. It was named after James Lawrence, a captain in the United States Navy from New Jersey. As of the 2010 census, the population was... , Morgan Morgan County, Alabama Morgan County is the most populous county in the Decatur Metropolitan Area, and the second most populous county in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area in the U.S. State of Alabama. It was created by the Alabama Territorial legislature on February 6, 1818 from land acquired from the... |
0150 | 79.5 miles (127.2 km) | 30 deaths. After starting in Monroe County in eastern Mississippi, the tornado crossed into Alabama. Over 500 buildings and structures were completed destroyed and 250 were injured in Guin alone. Possibly the most intense tornado in Alabama history. http://www.srh.noaa.gov/bmx/tornadoes/1974.php | |
| F3 | SE of Decatur Decatur, Alabama Decatur is a city in Limestone and Morgan Counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. The city, affectionately known as "The River City", is located in Northern Alabama on the banks of Wheeler Lake, along the Tennessee River. It is the largest city and county seat of Morgan County... to NE of Huntsville Huntsville, Alabama Huntsville is a city located primarily in Madison County in the central part of the far northern region of the U.S. state of Alabama. Huntsville is the county seat of Madison County. The city extends west into neighboring Limestone County. Huntsville's population was 180,105 as of the 2010 Census.... |
Morgan Morgan County, Alabama Morgan County is the most populous county in the Decatur Metropolitan Area, and the second most populous county in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area in the U.S. State of Alabama. It was created by the Alabama Territorial legislature on February 6, 1818 from land acquired from the... , Limestone Limestone County, Alabama Limestone County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama, and is included in the Huntsville Metropolitan Area.It is also included in the merged Huntsville-Decatur Metro Area. Its name comes from Limestone Creek, a local stream. In 2000, the population was 65,676. As of 2010 the county's... , Madison Madison County, Alabama Madison County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama, and is a major part of the Huntsville Metropolitan Area.It is also included in the merged Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. The county is named in honor of James Madison, fourth President of the United States of America, and the... , Jackson Jackson County, Alabama Jackson County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of Andrew Jackson, general in the United States Army and President of the United States of America. As of 2010, the population was 53,227. The county seat is Scottsboro. Jackson County is a prohibition or dry county,... |
0324 | 46.5 miles (74.4 km) | Developed after the F5 Guin tornado. Extensive damage in south Huntsville including Redstone Arsenal, a school, numerous businesses, homes and trailers were heavily damaged or completely destroyed including on Monte Sano Mountain. 50 people were injured. | |
| Mississippi Mississippi Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi... |
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| F3 | S of Laurel Laurel, Mississippi Laurel is a city located in Jones County in Mississippi, a state of the United States of America. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 18,393 although a significant population increase has been reported following Hurricane Katrina. Located in southeast Mississippi, southeast of... |
Jones Jones County, Mississippi -History:Jones County, formed out parts of Covington and Wayne counties, was established on January 24, 1826 and was named for John Paul Jones. There are other counties named Jones, but it appears that this is the only one named for John Paul Jones... |
2200 | 12 miles (19.2 km) | ||
| Michigan Michigan Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake".... |
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| F2 | S of Rockwood Rockwood, Michigan Rockwood is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,289 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.- National Register of Historic Places :... |
Monroe Monroe County, Michigan Monroe County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the 2010 population is 152,021. The largest city and county seat is Monroe. The U.S. Census Bureau defines all of Monroe County as conterminous with the Monroe Metropolitan Area... |
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| F2 | Hillsdale Hillsdale, Michigan Hillsdale is a city in the state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 8,305. It is the county seat of Hillsdale County, and is run as a council-manager government.... to NE of Liberty |
Hillsdale Hillsdale County, Michigan -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 46,527 people, 17,335 households, and 12,550 families residing in the county. The population density was 78 people per square mile . There were 20,189 housing units at an average density of 34 per square mile... , Jackson Jackson County, Michigan As of the census of 2000, there were 158,422 people, 58,168 households, and 40,833 families residing in the county. The population density was 224 people per square mile . There were 62,906 housing units at an average density of 89/sq mi... |
0044 | 19.3 miles (30.8 km) | 2 deaths Continuous damage from west of Hillsdale to Clark's Lake. Both deaths were inside mobile homes. Over 160 structures were heavily damaged or destroyed including homes and trailers | |
| F2 | S of Hudson Hudson, Michigan Hudson is a city in Lenawee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,307 at the 2010 census. The city is located within Hudson Township, but is politically independent.-Geography:... |
Hillsdale Hillsdale County, Michigan -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 46,527 people, 17,335 households, and 12,550 families residing in the county. The population density was 78 people per square mile . There were 20,189 housing units at an average density of 34 per square mile... , Lenawee Lenawee County, Michigan -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 98,890 people, 35,930 households, and 26,049 families residing in the county. The population density was 132 people per square mile . There were 39,769 housing units at an average density of 53 per square mile... |
0115 | 9.9 miles (15.8 km) | One home lost its roof, while a mobile home and barn was destroyed. | |
| F2 | SW of Hudson Hudson, Michigan Hudson is a city in Lenawee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,307 at the 2010 census. The city is located within Hudson Township, but is politically independent.-Geography:... area |
Hillsdale Hillsdale County, Michigan -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 46,527 people, 17,335 households, and 12,550 families residing in the county. The population density was 78 people per square mile . There were 20,189 housing units at an average density of 34 per square mile... , Lenawee Lenawee County, Michigan -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 98,890 people, 35,930 households, and 26,049 families residing in the county. The population density was 132 people per square mile . There were 39,769 housing units at an average density of 53 per square mile... |
0115 | 5.4 miles (8.6 km) | ||
| F3 | SW of Monroe Monroe, Michigan Monroe is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 20,733 at the 2010 census. It is the largest city and county seat of Monroe County. The city is bordered on the south by Monroe Charter Township, but both are politically independent. The city is located approximately 14 miles ... area |
Monroe Monroe County, Michigan Monroe County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the 2010 population is 152,021. The largest city and county seat is Monroe. The U.S. Census Bureau defines all of Monroe County as conterminous with the Monroe Metropolitan Area... |
0156 | 0.3 mile (0.48 km) | ||
| Ontario Ontario Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa.... |
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| F3 | Windsor Windsor, Ontario Windsor is the southernmost city in Canada and is located in Southwestern Ontario at the western end of the heavily populated Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. It is within Essex County, Ontario, although administratively separated from the county government. Separated by the Detroit River, Windsor... |
Essex, ON Essex County, Ontario Essex County is a county and census division located in Southwestern Ontario and covers an area at the southernmost tip of Canada. The administrative seat is Essex... , Wayne, MI Wayne County, Michigan -History:Wayne County was one of the first counties formed when the Northwest Territory was organized. It was named for the American general "Mad Anthony" Wayne. It originally encompassed the entire area of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, as well as small sections that are now part of northern... |
unknown | 6 miles (9.6 km) | 9 deaths Only tornado related to the outbreak in Canada. | |
| New York New York New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east... |
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| F1 | Frewsburg Frewsburg, New York Frewsburg, New York is a small hamlet located in the Town of Carroll in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 1,965 at the 2000 census. The postal code is 14738 and the telephone exchange Frewsburg, New York is a small hamlet (and census-designated place) located in the... area |
Chautauqua Chautauqua County, New York -Major highways:* Interstate 86/New York State Route 17 * Interstate 90 * U.S. Route 20* U.S. Route 62* New York State Route 5* New York State Route 39* New York State Route 60* New York State Route 394... |
0300 | 0.2 mile (0.32 km) | Minor damage to the business district of the town. | |
| Virginia Virginia The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there... |
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| F1 | N of Bartlick | Dickenson Dickenson County, Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 16,395 people, 6,732 households, and 4,887 families residing in the county. The population density was 49 people per square mile . There were 7,684 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile... , Buchanan Buchanan County, Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 26,978 people, 10,464 households, and 7,900 families residing in the county. The population density was 54 people per square mile . There were 11,887 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile... |
0720 | 7.3 miles (11.7 km) | ||
| F0 | E of Jonesville Jonesville, Virginia Jonesville is a town in and the county seat of Lee County, Virginia, United States. The population was 995 at the 2000 census.- History :Jonesville was established in 1794 as the county seat of Lee County. The town was known as Glade Spring in its infancy. It was incorporated in 1884, and... |
Lee Lee County, Virginia According to the census 2009 estimates, there were 25001 people, 11,587 households, and 6,852 families residing in the county. The population density was 54 people per square mile . There were 11,587 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile... |
0721 | 8.6 miles (13.8 km) | ||
| Sources:Storm Data for April 3, 1974 Summary of northern Indiana tornadoes by Thomas Grazulis | ||||||
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| Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area... |
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| F0 | SE of Kingsport, TN Kingsport, Tennessee Kingsport is a city located mainly in Sullivan County with some western portions in Hawkins County in the US state of Tennessee. The majority of the city lies in Sullivan County... to Bristol, VA Bristol, Virginia Bristol is an independent city in Virginia, United States, bounded by Washington County, Virginia, Bristol, Tennessee, and Sullivan County, Tennessee.... |
Sullivan, TN, City of Bristol, VA Bristol, Virginia Bristol is an independent city in Virginia, United States, bounded by Washington County, Virginia, Bristol, Tennessee, and Sullivan County, Tennessee.... |
0800 | 18 miles (28.8 km) | Crossed into Virginia and had a width of one mile, despite its F0 rating | |
| Virginia Virginia The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there... |
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| F3 | W of Saltville Saltville, Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 2,204 people, 909 households, and 660 families residing in the town. The population density was 273.7 people per square mile . There were 1,003 housing units at an average density of 124.5 per square mile... |
Washington Washington County, Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 51,103 people, 21,056 households, and 14,949 families residing in the county. The population density was 91 people per square mile . There were 22,985 housing units at an average density of 41 per square mile... , Smyth Smyth County, Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 33,081 people, 13,493 households, and 9,607 families residing in the county. The population density was 73 people per square mile . There were 15,111 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile... |
0900 | 8.4 miles (13.4 km) | 1 death | |
| F1 | N of Staunton Staunton, Virginia Staunton is an independent city within the confines of Augusta County in the commonwealth of Virginia. The population was 23,746 as of 2010. It is the county seat of Augusta County.... |
Augusta Augusta County, Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 65,615 people, 24,818 households, and 18,911 families residing in the county. The population density was 68 people per square mile . There were 26,738 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile... |
1040 | 15.2 miles (24.3 km) | ||
| F2 | Roanoke Roanoke, Virginia Roanoke is an independent city in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. state of Virginia and is the tenth-largest city in the Commonwealth. It is located in the Roanoke Valley of the Roanoke Region of Virginia. The population within the city limits was 97,032 as of 2010... area |
Roanoke County Roanoke County, Virginia Roanoke County is a county located in the U.S. state of the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area and located within the Roanoke Region of Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the population was 85,778. As of 2010, the population was 92,376... , City of Salem Salem, Virginia Salem is an independent city in Virginia, USA, bordered by the city of Roanoke to the east but otherwise adjacent to Roanoke County. It is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 24,802 according to 2010 U.S. Census... , City of Roanoke |
1100 | 6.5 miles (10.4 km) | Mile-wide tornado as it entered the city of Salem. | |
| West Virginia West Virginia West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian and Southeastern regions of the United States, bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the northeast and Maryland to the east... |
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| F1 | E of Wilcoe Wilcoe, West Virginia Wilcoe is a neighborhood of Gary, McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. Wilcoe was once an independent community and was incorporated into Gary in 1971. Wilcoe has its own post office with ZIP code 24895.... |
McDowell McDowell County, West Virginia McDowell County is a county in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The land that became McDowell was originally part of Tazewell County, Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,113. Its county seat is Welch. McDowell county is the southern-most county in the state, geographically... |
0805 | 0.1 mile (0.16 km) | ||
| F1 | W of Mullens Mullens, West Virginia Mullens is a city in Wyoming County, West Virginia. As of the 2000 census, it had a population of 1,769.Located in a valley along the Guyandotte River within a mountainous region of southern West Virginia, the town was nearly destroyed by flash flooding in July 2001... |
Wyoming Wyoming County, West Virginia Wyoming County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,796. Its county seat is Pineville. Wyoming County was created in 1850 from Logan County and named for the Delaware Indian word meaning "large plains."-Geography:According to the U.S... |
0816 | 4.9 miles (7.8 km) | ||
| F3 | W of Shady Spring Shady Spring, West Virginia Shady Spring is a census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 2,998 at the 2010 census. It is a family oriented community, with a low crime rate.... |
Raleigh Raleigh County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 79,220 people, 31,793 households, and 22,096 families residing in the county. The population density was 130 people per square mile . There were 35,678 housing units at an average density of 59 per square mile... |
0820 | 9.2 miles (14.7 km) | ||
| F3 | W of Bragg Bragg, West Virginia Bragg is an unincorporated community in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. Bragg is east of Beckley.... to Friars Hill Friars Hill, West Virginia Friars Hill is an unincorporated community in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States. Friars Hill is west-northwest of Falling Spring.... |
Raleigh Raleigh County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 79,220 people, 31,793 households, and 22,096 families residing in the county. The population density was 130 people per square mile . There were 35,678 housing units at an average density of 59 per square mile... , Fayette Fayette County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 47,579 people, 18,945 households, and 13,128 families residing in the county. The population density was 72 people per square mile . There were 21,616 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile... , Greenbrier Greenbrier County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 34,453 people, 14,571 households, and 9,922 families residing in the county. The population density was 34 people per square mile . There were 17,644 housing units at an average density of 17 per square mile... , |
0826 | 32.2 miles (51.5 km) | 1 death | |
| F0 | NW of Hinton Hinton, West Virginia Hinton is a city in Summers County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 2,880 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Summers County. Hinton was established in 1873 and chartered in 1897. Hinton was named for John "Jack" Hinton, a prominent lawyer of Summers County and husband of... |
Summers Summers County, West Virginia Summers County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,927. Its county seat is Hinton. Summers County was created by an act of the West Virginia General Assembly on February 27, 1871 from parts of Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer and Monroe... |
0900 | 0.1 mile (0.16 km) | ||
| F1 | Beckley Beckley, West Virginia Beckley is a city in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States, which was founded on April 4, 1838. The 2008 population was estimated to be 16,832 by the U.S. Census Bureau. Early in its history, the town was known as Beckleyville and Raleigh Court House... area |
Raleigh Raleigh County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 79,220 people, 31,793 households, and 22,096 families residing in the county. The population density was 130 people per square mile . There were 35,678 housing units at an average density of 59 per square mile... |
0925 | 0.1 mile (0.16 km) | ||
| North Carolina North Carolina North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte... |
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| F2 | NW of Granite Falls Granite Falls, North Carolina Granite Falls is a town in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,612 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... area |
Caldwell Caldwell County, North Carolina -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 77,415 people, 30,768 households, and 22,399 families residing in the county. The population density was 164 people per square mile . There were 33,430 housing units at an average density of 71 per square mile... |
1300 | 5.7 miles (9.1 km) | ||
| F0 | W of Brasstown Brasstown, North Carolina Brasstown is an unincorporated community in Clay County, North Carolina, United States.-Possum Drop:The Possum Drop is an annual event at convenience store organized by proprietors Clay and Judy Logan. At midnight on New Year's Eve, instead of dropping an object, a plexiglass pyramid containing a... |
Cherokee Cherokee County, North Carolina - Transportation :Cherokee County is well known in North Carolina as the westernmost of the state's 100 counties. Several US and state highways serve the county, linking it with other regions of North Carolina, along with the neighboring states of Georgia and Tennessee.US 64 - the longest highway... |
1300 | 9.7 miles (15.5 km) | ||
| Sources: Storm Data for April 4, 1974 | ||||||
See also
- Super OutbreakSuper OutbreakThe Super Outbreak is the second largest tornado outbreak on record for a single 24-hour period, just behind the tornado outbreak of April 25–28, 2011...
- List of tornadoes and tornado outbreaks
- Tornadoes
- List of F5 and EF5 tornadoes