List of United States tornadoes from January to March 2010
This is a list of all tornadoes that were confirmed by local offices of the National Weather Service in the United States from January to March 2010.
United States yearly total
EFU | EF0 | EF1 | EF2 | EF3 | EF4 | EF5 | Total |
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0 | 768 | 342 | 127 | 32 | 13 | 0 | 1282 |
January
EFU | EF0 | EF1 | EF2 | EF3 | EF4 | EF5 | Total |
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0 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
January 18 event
EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
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EF0 | West Fresno | Fresno | CA | 36°44′N 119°52′W / 36.73°N 119.86°W / 36.73; -119.86 (West Fresno (Jan. 18, EF0)) | 23:24–23:30 | 0.53 mi (0.85 km) | 15 yd (14 m) | A trained storm spotter observed a tornado north of California State Route 180; no damage was reported.[1] |
January 19 event
EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
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EF0 | Isla Vista | Santa Barbara | CA | 34°25′29″N 119°52′37″W / 34.4248°N 119.877°W / 34.4248; -119.877 (Isla Vista (Jan. 19, EF0)) | 18:32–18:36 | 0.14 mi (0.23 km) | 10 yd (9.1 m) | Law enforcement reported a small tornado; only minor damage was observed.[2] |
EF1 | S of Seal Beach | Orange | CA | 33°42′58″N 118°07′30″W / 33.716°N 118.125°W / 33.716; -118.125 (Seal Beach (Jan. 19, EF1)) | 20:55–20:59 | 4.62 mi (7.44 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A parked Ford Explorer was flipped on its side. Two catamarans were lifted out of the water; one was tossed 50 ft (15 m) into the air, subsequently landing on another vessel and dock piling, and the second was flipped over, landing 30 ft (9.1 m) from its original position. A window to a residential building was blown in and multiple reports of roof damage were relayed. A mesonet station on the Huntington Beach Pier recorded a 92 mph (148 km/h) wind gust.[3] |
January 20 event
EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
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EF0 | NW of Le Moyen | St. Landry | LA | 30°48′54″N 92°02′44″W / 30.815°N 92.0455°W / 30.815; -92.0455 (Le Moyen (Jan. 20, EF0)) | 21:27–21:28 | 0.16 mi (0.26 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A storm chaser observed a brief tornado; no damage was observed.[4] |
EF1 | NW of Milam | Sabine | TX | 31°30′34″N 93°55′24″W / 31.5095°N 93.9232°W / 31.5095; -93.9232 (Milam (Jan. 20, EF1)) | 22:26–22:32 | 0.79 mi (1.27 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | Numerous large trees were snapped, toppled, or uprooted. One home had a majority of its shingles blown off while a second had its storage shed completely destroyed.[5] |
EF3 | NW of Waskom, TX to SW of Blanchard, LA | Harrison (TX), Caddo (LA) | TX, LA | 32°29′13″N 94°10′08″W / 32.4869°N 94.1689°W / 32.4869; -94.1689 (Waskom (Jan. 20, EF3)) | 23:18–23:59 | 15.56 mi (25.04 km) | 1,087 yd (994 m) | The tornado began in Harrison County, Texas, destroying a metal building and a mobile home. One residence was completely destroyed with only a few interior walls remaining, while a second sustained major damage to its roof and carport. The roof to a grocery store was peeled back, the walls were blown out of a large warehouse, and additional metal buildings were damaged. Many trees were uprooted or snapped, some close to the base. In Caddo Parish, additional trees were snapped or uprooted.[6][7] |
EF2 | Canton to SE of Grand Saline | Van Zandt | TX | 32°34′16″N 95°52′21″W / 32.571°N 95.8725°W / 32.571; -95.8725 (Canton (Jan. 20, EF2)) | 23:19–23:45 | 15.17 mi (24.41 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | A total of 150 homes suffered damage, including one that lost its entire roof and a portion of its exterior walls. Several sheds and outbuildings sustained extensive damage, a small church was destroyed, and several large trees were uprooted. One injury was reported.[8] |
EF0 | NW of Hagewood | Natchitoches | LA | 31°46′00″N 93°15′44″W / 31.7667°N 93.2623°W / 31.7667; -93.2623 (Hagewood (Jan. 20, EF0)) | 23:48–00:06 | 4.6 mi (7.4 km) | 300 yd (270 m) | Several large trees were toppled, uprooted, or had their tops snapped off, and several limbs were broken off.[9] |
EF0 | NW of Ridgeland | Madison | MS | 32°28′32″N 90°14′19″W / 32.4755°N 90.2386°W / 32.4755; -90.2386 (Ridgeland (Jan. 20, EF0)) | 00:01–00:04 | 0.96 mi (1.54 km) | 40 yd (37 m) | Numerous trees, two power lines, and a few fences were damaged or blown down. A home was damaged by a fallen tree.[10] |
EF2 | S of LaRue | Henderson | TX | 32°03′54″N 95°41′25″W / 32.0649°N 95.6903°W / 32.0649; -95.6903 (LaRue (Jan. 20, EF2)) | 00:20–00:22 | 0.9 mi (1.4 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | A total of seven homes were damaged, including some that had their exterior walls collapsed. A church sustained extensive damage.[11] |
EF0 | SW of Sulphur Springs | Hopkins | TX | 33°03′11″N 95°42′51″W / 33.0531°N 95.7142°W / 33.0531; -95.7142 (Sulphur Springs (Jan. 20, EF0)) | 00:22–00:29 | 5.42 mi (8.72 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A mobile home was destroyed, injuring two occupants, and a pre-fabricated metal building sustained considerable damage.[12] |
EF1 | N of Poynor | Henderson | TX | 32°05′14″N 95°37′47″W / 32.0872°N 95.6296°W / 32.0872; -95.6296 (Poynor (Jan. 20, EF1)) | 00:23–00:28 | 3 mi (4.8 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | A mobile home was dislodged, a wood-frame home sustained significant damage, and tree damage was noted. [13] |
EF0 | E of Sulphur Springs | Hopkins | TX | 33°07′56″N 95°33′36″W / 33.1321°N 95.56°W / 33.1321; -95.56 (Sulphur Springs (Jan. 20, EF0)) | 00:35–00:40 | 1.35 mi (2.17 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Approximately 50 homes sustained various degrees of roof damage; two were severely damaged after being impaled by large tree branches. [14] |
EF1 | N of Loranger | Tangipahoa | LA | 30°40′59″N 90°23′35″W / 30.6831°N 90.393°W / 30.6831; -90.393 (Loranger (Jan. 20, EF1)) | 00:55–01:00 | 1.66 mi (2.67 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | An outbuilding and house were damaged, a barn was destroyed, and 10 to 15 trees were toppled or uprooted. [15] |
EF0 | Flint area | Smith | TX | 32°11′32″N 95°20′57″W / 32.1923°N 95.3492°W / 32.1923; -95.3492 (Flint (Jan. 20, EF0)) | 00:58–01:00 | 1.48 mi (2.38 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | Several homes sustained minor damage or had their shingles peeled off, a trampoline was thrown onto a home, and sporadic tree damage was observed.[16] |
EF1 | NW of Whitehouse | Smith | TX | 32°14′24″N 95°16′05″W / 32.24°N 95.268°W / 32.24; -95.268 (Whitehouse (Jan. 20, EF1)) | 01:09–01:10 | 0.47 mi (0.76 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | A small metal garage had a couple of its walls blown out, a small barn was completely destroyed, tin roof panels were pulled from an outbuilding, and several trees and tree limbs were snapped.[17] |
EF1 | Harleton | Harrison | TX | 32°40′25″N 94°34′40″W / 32.6735°N 94.5777°W / 32.6735; -94.5777 (Harleton (Jan. 20, EF1)) | 01:44–01:46 | 0.31 mi (0.50 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Several trees were uprooted, two brick buildings sustained minor roof and structural damage, and a grocery store sustained roof and awning damage. [18] |
January 21 event
EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
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EF2 | SE of Hazlehurst | Copiah | MS | 31°50′03″N 90°22′48″W / 31.8343°N 90.3799°W / 31.8343; -90.3799 (Hazlehurst (Jan. 21, EF2)) | 06:50–06:55 | 3.61 mi (5.81 km) | 500 yd (460 m) | Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. A barn was leveled, numerous outbuildings were heavily damaged or destroyed, several chicken houses were damaged, including one that collapsed, and a number of power lines were downed.[19] |
EF0 | Saint George | Charlton | GA | 30°31′02″N 82°03′03″W / 30.5172°N 82.0508°W / 30.5172; -82.0508 (Saint George (Jan. 21, EF0)) | 17:45–17:47 | 0.84 mi (1.35 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | A post office, several mobile homes, and a number of buildings sustained minor damage. A trailer at a cafe and several other vehicles were damaged by falling trees or tree limbs. A crossing arm at an intersection was blown off.[20] |
EF0 | N of St. George | Charlton | GA | 30°32′11″N 82°02′25″W / 30.5363°N 82.0404°W / 30.5363; -82.0404 (St. George (Jan. 21, EF0)) | 17:50–17:51 | 0.15 mi (0.24 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | A mobile home sustained significant damage.[21] |
EF0 | SW of Callahan | Nassau | FL | 30°34′N 81°50′W / 30.56°N 81.83°W / 30.56; -81.83 (Callahan (Jan. 21, EF0)) | 18:10–18:11 | 0.14 mi (0.23 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Semi-tractor trailers were overturned or tossed into trees.[22] |
EF1 | N of Starke | Bradford, Clay | FL | 29°59′29″N 82°11′59″W / 29.9914°N 82.1998°W / 29.9914; -82.1998 (Callahan (Jan. 21, EF1)) | 18:22–18:30 | 8.96 mi (14.42 km) | 400 yd (370 m) | A tornado began in Bradford County, Florida and ended in Clay County, destroying 23 houses, inflicting major damage to 28 houses, and causing minor damage to 25 houses.[23][24] |
EF0 | Ventura | Ventura | CA | 34°15′06″N 119°11′42″W / 34.2518°N 119.1949°W / 34.2518; -119.1949 (Ventura (Jan. 21, EF0)) | 20:25–20:28 | 1.51 mi (2.43 km) | 67 yd (61 m) | Several homes, a car, and an outbuilding were damaged.[25] |
EF0 | E of Sewanee to Monteagle | Franklin, Marion | TN | 35°12′06″N 85°53′31″W / 35.2017°N 85.8919°W / 35.2017; -85.8919 (Sewanee (Jan. 21, EF0)) | 22:58–23:15 | 2.46 mi (3.96 km) | 300 yd (270 m) | One house sustained significant structural damage after its chimney and carport were destroyed, and several others sustained minor damage. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted.[26][27] |
EF0 | WSW of Ripley to NNE of Blythe | Riverside | CA | 33°30′38″N 114°44′43″W / 33.5105°N 114.7453°W / 33.5105; -114.7453 (Ripley (Jan. 21, EF0)) | 23:10–23:40 | 14.26 mi (22.95 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Two semi-trucks were blown over, numerous power poles were downed, and several structures sustained considerable damage, including some houses that had their roofs blown off.[28] |
EF2 | Huntsville | Madison | AL | 34°42′00″N 86°38′23″W / 34.7°N 86.6398°W / 34.7; -86.6398 (Huntsville (Jan. 21, EF2)) | 23:15–23:35 | 6.6 mi (10.6 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | Multiple softwood and hardwood trees were snapped or uprooted, many utility poles were snapped, and multiple well-built single-family homes sustained substantial roof damage. A tree fell on a truck, injuring the two teenagers inside, and another truck was thrown approximately 30 yd (27 m) into the porch of a residence, injuring the driver.[29] |
EF0 | NW of Jasper | Marion | TN | 35°07′N 85°41′W / 35.11°N 85.69°W / 35.11; -85.69 (Jasper (Jan. 21, EF0)) | 23:48 | 0.2 mi (0.32 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | A few trees were snapped.[30] |
January 22 event
EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
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EF0 | Viera | Brevard | FL | 28°15′13″N 80°43′29″W / 28.2537°N 80.7246°W / 28.2537; -80.7246 (Viera (Jan. 22, EF0)) | 12:38–12:49 | 7.34 mi (11.81 km) | 265 yd (242 m) | A tornado touched down just east of Interstate 95, inflicting minor damage to 143 homes in Viera, causing minor damage to six homes in Merritt Island, resulting in minor damage to four apartment units and several vehicles in Cocoa Beach, and toppling or snapping numerous trees. One person sustained minor injuries due to flying glass and debris.[31] |
January 23 event
EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
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EF1 | SW of Brentwood | Contra Costa | CA | 37°54′48″N 121°45′57″W / 37.9132°N 121.7658°W / 37.9132; -121.7658 (Brentwood (Jan. 23, EF1)) | 20:54–20:55 | 1.64 mi (2.64 km) | 2 yd (1.8 m) | A utility pole was twisted, with the top portion of the pole splintered.[32] |
January 24 event
EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
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EF0 | NW of Springfield | Robertson | TN | 36°33′02″N 86°54′48″W / 36.5505°N 86.9132°W / 36.5505; -86.9132 (Springfield (Jan. 24, EF0)) | 21:40–21:55 | 3.6 mi (5.8 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | The roof to a greenhouse was damaged, the roof was ripped off a barn, and a small shed was destroyed. Some farm equipment was damaged, and a few trees were snapped.[33] |
February
EFU | EF0 | EF1 | EF2 | EF3 | EF4 | EF5 | Total |
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0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
February 27 event
EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
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EF0 | E of Tupman | Kern | CA | 35°18′N 119°16′W / 35.3°N 119.27°W / 35.3; -119.27 (Tupman (Feb. 27, EF0)) | 00:45–00:48 | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | A trained storm spotter reported a weak tornado; no damage was observed. This was the only tornado recorded in the United States in February 2010.[34] |
March
EFU | EF0 | EF1 | EF2 | EF3 | EF4 | EF5 | Total |
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0 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
March 8 event
EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
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EF2 | Hammon area | Roger Mills, Custer | OK | 35°33′49″N 99°27′42″W / 35.5635°N 99.4618°W / 35.5635; -99.4618 (Hammon (Mar. 8, EF2)) | 23:20–00:00 | 9.48 mi (15.26 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | A long-track tornado began in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, inflicting major damage to a couple of trailers, the county barn, and a home. Additional trees, buildings, cars, and utility poles sustained significant damage.[35][36] |
EF0 | N of Butler | Custer | OK | 35°44′29″N 99°11′24″W / 35.7413°N 99.19°W / 35.7413; -99.19 (Butler (Mar. 8, EF0)) | 00:16–00:18 | 0.1 mi (0.16 km) | 10 yd (9.1 m) | A brief tornado was confirmed through video evidence; no known damage occurred.[37] |
EF0 | Chrome | Glenn | CA | 39°44′N 122°33′W / 39.73°N 122.55°W / 39.73; -122.55 (Chrome (Mar. 8, EF0)) | 00:25–00:30 | 0.25 mi (0.40 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | The roof of a barn was peeled back, and a small trailer suffered minor damage.[38] |
March 10 event
EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
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EF0 | NW of Ozan | Hempstead | AR | 33°55′N 93°42′W / 33.91°N 93.7°W / 33.91; -93.7 (Ozan (Mar. 10, EF0)) | 22:17–22:23 | 2.37 miles (3.81 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Damage to trees and power lines.[39] |
EF0 | S of Yellow Pine | Washington | AL | 31°23′N 88°26′W / 31.39°N 88.43°W / 31.39; -88.43 (Westphalia (Mar. 10, EF0)) | 00:20–00:25 | 0.56 mi (0.90 km) | 500 yd (460 m) | Rain wrapped tornado caused some minor tree damage.[40] |
EF1 | NW of Benton | Saline | AR | 34°35′23″N 92°39′22″W / 34.5898°N 92.6561°W / 34.5898; -92.6561 (Benton (Mar. 10, EF1)) | 00:26–02:36 | 6.12 mi (9.85 km) | 400 yd (370 m) | Two houses were destroyed and 20 others were damaged, two heavily. A fire station was also damaged.[41] |
EF1 | Center Hill area | White | AR | 35°14′23″N 91°54′26″W / 35.2398°N 91.9072°W / 35.2398; -91.9072 (Center Hill (Mar. 10, EF1)) | 02:19–02:48 | 13.24 mi (21.31 km) | 400 yd (370 m) | One house, one business and two mobile homes were destroyed and about 20 other houses were damaged, some heavily. A church and a fire station were also damaged. Two people were injured.[42] |
EF1 | NW of Steprock | White | AR | 35°14′23″N 91°54′26″W / 35.2398°N 91.9072°W / 35.2398; -91.9072 (Steprock (Mar. 10, EF1)) | 02:53–03:00 | 2.91 mi (4.68 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | A garage and two sheds were destroyed. Many trees were damaged.[43] |
EF2 | Pearson area | Cleburne | AR | 35°23′49″N 92°08′32″W / 35.3969°N 92.1422°W / 35.3969; -92.1422 (Pearson (Mar. 10, EF2)) | 03:09–03:14 | 3.43 mi (5.52 km) | 300 yd (270 m) | 1 death — A house and a mobile home were destroyed, along with outbuildings, trees and power lines. Eight other houses were damaged. The fatality occurred in the destroyed house. Three others were injured, including one in a nearby vehicle. First killer US tornado in 2010.[44] |
EF1 | W of Hutson | Independence | AR | 35°37′38″N 91°31′51″W / 35.6273°N 91.5308°W / 35.6273; -91.5308 (Hutson (Mar. 10, EF1)) | 03:30–03:31 | 0.91 mi (1.46 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Three chicken houses were destroyed, killing or letting loose over 80,000 chickens. Two sheds and a grain elevator were destroyed.[45] |
EF1 | N of Westphalia | Osage | MO | 38°26′23″N 92°01′40″W / 38.4397°N 92.0278°W / 38.4397; -92.0278 (Westphalia (Mar. 10, EF1)) | 04:25–04:31 | 6.61 mi (10.64 km) | 60 yd (55 m) | Several houses and farm buildings were damaged, and many trees were snapped or uprooted.[46] |
EF0 | W of Mokane | Callaway | MO | 38°39′50″N 91°55′30″W / 38.6639°N 91.9251°W / 38.6639; -91.9251 (Mokane (Mar. 10, EF0)) | 04:34–04:35 | 0.79 mi (1.27 km) | 40 yd (37 m) | A small utility building was damaged and trees were damaged.[47] |
EF0 | NW of Mokane | Callaway | MO | 38°41′21″N 91°53′54″W / 38.6892°N 91.8983°W / 38.6892; -91.8983 (Mokane (Mar. 10, EF0)) | 04:36–04:39 | 3.71 mi (5.97 km) | 40 yd (37 m) | Minor damage at a school complex and a few trees were uprooted.[48] |
EF1 | SE of Doniphan | Ripley | MO | 36°35′33″N 90°47′25″W / 36.5925°N 90.7902°W / 36.5925; -90.7902 (Doniphan (Mar. 10, EF1)) | 05:30–05:32 | 1.47 mi (2.37 km) | 180 yd (160 m) | A rental business building was heavily damaged and a camper was rolled. Several barns and outbuildings were also damaged. One person sustained minor injuries.[49] |
March 11 event
EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
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EF1 | NE of Morton | Scott | MS | 32°24′57″N 89°35′05″W / 32.4158°N 89.5848°W / 32.4158; -89.5848 (Morton (Mar. 11, EF1)) | 09:05–09:12 | 5.27 mi (8.48 km) | 400 yd (370 m) | Tornado touched down in Bienville National Forest. Many trees were knocked down or damaged, and a carport was also damaged.[50] |
EF1 | W of Hillsboro | Scott | MS | 32°27′N 89°34′W / 32.45°N 89.56°W / 32.45; -89.56 (Hillsboro (Mar. 11, EF1)) | 09:09–09:11 | 1.31 mi (2.11 km) | 250 yd (230 m) | Many pine trees were snapped or uprooted.[51] |
EF0 | N of Chassahowitzka | Citrus | FL | 28°43′51″N 82°34′56″W / 28.7309°N 82.5822°W / 28.7309; -82.5822 (Chassahowitzka (Mar. 11, EF0)) | 19:23–19:25 | 1.5 mi (2.4 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | Tornado remained in a wooded area with damage to trees.[52] |
EF0 | E of Auburndale | Polk | FL | 28°04′51″N 81°46′48″W / 28.0808°N 81.7801°W / 28.0808; -81.7801 (Auburndale (Mar. 11, EF0)) | 21:50–21:52 | 0.36 mi (0.58 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | A few power lines were damaged.[53] |
EF1 | SE of Haines City | Polk | FL | 28°04′08″N 81°33′33″W / 28.069°N 81.5591°W / 28.069; -81.5591 (Haines City (Mar. 11, EF1)) | 21:53–21:57 | 1.41 mi (2.27 km) | 70 yd (64 m) | A total of 28 buildings were damaged, including at least 8 multi-family condos. Most of the damage was to weaker roofs.[54] |
March 12 event
EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
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EF0 | S of Unadilla | Dooly | GA | 32°14′N 83°45′W / 32.23°N 83.75°W / 32.23; -83.75 (Unadilla (Mar. 12, EF0)) | 21:48–21:49 | 1.53 mi (2.46 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | A downed tree caused minor damage to the corner of a house. Another nearby home lost a few of its shingles, tin roofing was torn from a portion of one row of horse stalls, a large billboard was blown over onto a car, and a tree top was broken out.[55] |
March 25 event
EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
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EF1 | S of Danville | Morgan | AL | 34°21′36″N 87°05′06″W / 34.36°N 87.085°W / 34.36; -87.085 (Danville (Mar. 25, EF1)) | 22:40–22:50 | 2.86 mi (4.60 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A mobile home was flipped upside down, a small barn was completely destroyed, two chicken houses sustained significant loss of roofing and siding panels, a portion of a roof was lifted off a warehouse building as the front of the facility collapsed, and several large trees were snapped.[56] |
EF1 | Maylene area | Shelby | AL | 33°14′21″N 86°52′01″W / 33.2391°N 86.867°W / 33.2391; -86.867 (Maylene (Mar. 25, EF1)) | 00:02–00:07 | 2.74 mi (4.41 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | At least 20 structures were damaged, including several homes that sustained minor to significant roof damage, one home that had its siding stripped off, and one house that had its garage door blown out. Trampolines were tossed, fencing was damaged, and dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted.[57] |
EF1 | Clanton | Chilton | AL | 32°50′50″N 86°40′53″W / 32.8472°N 86.6814°W / 32.8472; -86.6814 (Clanton (Mar. 25, EF1)) | 00:59–01:05 | 2.75 mi (4.43 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | At least five structures sustained damage, mainly in the form of removed shingles. A large storage building was destroyed with its debris tossed upwards of 1.5 mi (2.4 km) downstream, a garage and a gazebo were heavily damaged, and numerous softwood and hardwood trees were snapped or uprooted.[58] |
March 28 event
This section is an excerpt from Tornado outbreak of March 28–29, 2010 § March 28 event.[edit]
EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
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EF1 | ENE of Woodlawn to SW of Edgefield | McCormick, Edgefield | SC | 33°37′59″N 82°07′08″W / 33.633°N 82.119°W / 33.633; -82.119 (Woodlawn (Mar. 28, EF1)) | 21:06–21:25 | 13.35 mi (21.48 km) | 110 yd (100 m) | A tornado took down numerous trees along its path, including in the Sumter National Forest.[59][60] |
EF1 | Belmont | Gaston | NC | 35°14′05″N 81°01′00″W / 35.2346°N 81.0166°W / 35.2346; -81.0166 (Belmont (Mar. 28, EF1)) | 21:37–21:38 | 0.13 mi (0.21 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | A brief tornado touched down and damaged a mill before moving into a mobile home park, damaging several homes and downing numerous trees.[61] |
EF0 | West Eau Gallie | Brevard | FL | 28°07′08″N 80°42′49″W / 28.119°N 80.7135°W / 28.119; -80.7135 (West Eau Gallie (Mar. 28, EF0)) | 22:00–22:04 | 2.31 mi (3.72 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | A weak tornado crossed I-95 into West Eau Gallie, snapping tree branches and palm fronds. Minor damage also occurred to two structures.[62] |
EF2 | Spencer to ENE of Lakeview | Rowan, Davidson | NC | 35°41′28″N 80°25′52″W / 35.691°N 80.431°W / 35.691; -80.431 (Spencer (Mar. 28, EF2)) | 22:46–22:55 | 5 mi (8.0 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | A tornado touched down in Spencer, just east of the town center. When it touched down, the facade and roof of a shopping center was damaged. The tornado moved northeast through town, causing minor roof damage to several homes and blowing the awning off a business. A brick chimney was blown off a home as well. A shed and boat awning were destroyed as well The tornado exited Spencer and crossed I-85 and then crossed the Yadkin River into Davidson County. As soon as it made landfall again, the tornado sheared off or uprooted numerous trees. A carport was ripped from a home and two outbuildings were destroyed. Continuing northeast, the tornado damaged a vacant flea market building, twisting the debris around several trees and high tension power lines. The tornado then reached peak intensity and completely destroyed three mobile homes before severely damaging an additional three more. The tornado then dissipated in a wooded area shortly after reaching peak intensity. Five injuries occurred.[63][64] |
EF1 | W of High Point | Davidson | NC | 35°57′42″N 80°05′15″W / 35.9616°N 80.0875°W / 35.9616; -80.0875 (High Point (Mar. 28, EF1)) | 23:15–23:20 | 0.83 mi (1.34 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | A tornado touched down in a wooded area cursing extensive tree damage. It then moved northeast and ripped a carport off of a home. The tornado struck Valley Mobile Home Park, completely destroying or damaging approximately twenty mobile homes. One of the mobile homes and an SUV were thrown into a nearby lake.[65] |
EF3 | High Point | Guilford | NC | 36°00′18″N 80°02′23″W / 36.0049°N 80.0396°W / 36.0049; -80.0396 (High Point (Mar. 28, EF3)) | 23:30–23:40 | 3.46 mi (5.57 km) | 250 yd (230 m) | See section on this tornado[66] |
EF0 | NNW of Alton | Halifax | VA | 36°34′41″N 79°00′11″W / 36.578°N 79.003°W / 36.578; -79.003 (Alton (Mar. 28, EF0)) | 02:02–02:03 | 0.23 mi (0.37 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Several old farm buildings and outbuildings had minor roof and siding damage. One large trees was snapped.[67] |
EF2 | NNE of Morgana to SSW of Ropers Crossroads | Edgefield | SC | 33°37′44″N 82°02′31″W / 33.629°N 82.042°W / 33.629; -82.042 (Morgana (Mar. 28, EF2)) | 02:24–02:39 | 2.39 mi (3.85 km) | 440 yd (400 m) | A strong tornado occurred in the southern area of the Sumter National Forest near Stevens Creek. Numerous trees and powerlines were downed, two homes suffered moderate damage and a mobile home had half of its roof torn off. A RV was crushed from a tree falling on it.[68] |
EF2 | WSW of Ridge Road Crossroads to Lake Murray | Lexington | SC | 33°59′36″N 81°30′05″W / 33.9932°N 81.5013°W / 33.9932; -81.5013 (Ridge Rd. Xrds. (Mar. 28, EF2)) | 03:25–03:37 | 5.01 mi (8.06 km) | 440 yd (400 m) | Approximately forty homes were damaged along with several trees and power lines downed. Several vehicles were also damaged, with one injury occurring from that. A horse was also killed when a portion of a barn collapsed.[69] |
EF1 | S of Mount Tirzah to SW of Peeds Store | Person | NC | 36°16′04″N 78°54′03″W / 36.2677°N 78.9007°W / 36.2677; -78.9007 (Mt. Tirzah (Mar. 28, EF1)) | 03:55–04:05 | 4.05 mi (6.52 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | A tornado touched down, initially snapping multiple trees before striking a subdivision. Several trees were uprooted in the subdivision, along with two modular homes having trees fall onto them. The tornado reached peak intensity exiting the subdivision, snapping numerous pine and hardwood trees and moving a modular home off its foundation. The tornado then moved into a wooded area, producing minor damage to an old barn before dissipating.[70] |
EF0 | SW of Rion | Fairfield | SC | 34°16′N 81°11′W / 34.26°N 81.18°W / 34.26; -81.18 (Rion (Mar. 28, EF0)) | 04:03–04:07 | 2 mi (3.2 km) | 60 yd (55 m) | The SCDOT reported trees downed by a tornado.[71] |
March 29 event
EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
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EF0 | Oakland Park | Broward | FL | 26°10′18″N 80°09′58″W / 26.1716°N 80.1662°W / 26.1716; -80.1662 (Oakland Park (Mar. 28, EF0)) | 12:26–12:37 | 2.43 mi (3.91 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | A tornado touched down in the Royal Palm Isles neighborhood of Oakland Park and quickly crossed I-95 and moving through town, damaging trailers, cars, trees and some roofs. The tornado lifted in the Coral Heights neighborhood.[72] |
See also
- Tornadoes of 2010
- List of United States tornadoes from November to December 2009
- List of United States tornadoes in April 2010
Notes
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency.
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- January (30)
- February (1)
- March (33)
- April (139)
- May (304)
- June (324)
- July (146)
- August (55)
- September (57)
- October (108)
- November (53)
- December (32)
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Numbers in parentheses indicate tornado count for the month. Totals are only for the United States. (Source: Tornado Totals and Related Deaths)