List of tornadoes in the mid-May 2008 tornado outbreak sequence
This is a list of confirmed tornadoes produced by the Mid-May 2008 tornado outbreak sequence, which spawned a total of at least 146 tornadoes confirmed across the southern United States from May 7 to May 15, 2008. The event consisted of three different systems and a total of 25 people were killed.
The first tornado outbreak took place on May 7–8 affecting at first Oklahoma on May 7. Then the activity shifted across the southeast on May 8 with two separate main areas of activity. One person was killed in North Carolina. The second tornado outbreak lasted for 24 hours on May 10–11 and produced the deadliest tornado of the outbreak sequence. Twenty-one people were killed from a tornado that traveled across northeastern Oklahoma and southern Missouri. Three other people were killed including two in Georgia and one more in Missouri. The final outbreak was the smallest affecting mostly the Gulf Coast area and central Texas on May 14–15. No fatalities were reported during this outbreak.
Confirmed tornadoes
| EF0 | EF1 | EF2 | EF3 | EF4 | EF5 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 50 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 147 |
| OK | MS | AL | TN | OH | VA | NC | MD | KS | AR | MO | GA | SC | KY | TX | LA | IN | WY | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7 | 6 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | – | – | – | 10 |
| May 8 | – | 3 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 28 |
| May 9 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 4 |
| May 10 | 13 | 2 | 3 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | 11 | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 34 |
| May 11 | – | – | 4 | – | 1 | – | 10 | – | – | – | – | 19 | 6 | 3 | – | – | 1 | – | 44 |
| May 13 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| May 14 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 11 | – | – | – | 11 |
| May 15 | – | 2 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 10 | – | – | 15 |
| Total | 19 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 147 |
May 7 event
| List of reported tornadoes - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 | ||||||
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| Texas | ||||||
| EF0 | NW of Smyer | Hockley | 33°38′N 102°11′W / 33.633°N 102.183°W | 1650 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | A small rope tornado touched down near Texas State Highway 114 over an open field. The tornado lasted for two minutes before lifting. No injuries or property damage were reported as a result of the tornado.[1] |
| EF0 | SE of Bremond | Robertson | 31°08′N 96°39′W / 31.133°N 96.650°W | 0110 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | A small tornado briefly touched down near Bremond. It down several trees and power lines, causing $10,000 in damages. No injuries were reported as a result of the tornado.[2] |
| EF1 | NW of Petteway | Robertson | 0115 | 3 miles (4.8 km) |
Damage limited to trees | |
| EF0 | NW of New Baden | Robertson | 0139 | 2 miles (3.2 km) |
Brief Tornado with no damage | |
| Oklahoma | ||||||
| EF1 | SE of Paoli | Garvin | 2156 | 1 mile (1.6 km) |
Damage was reported to a mobile home that moved off its foundation and one person was injured. | |
| EF1 | E of Yukon to NW of Warr Acres | Canadian, Oklahoma | 2157 | 7.5 miles (12 km) |
Damage to one home an apartment complex, trees and fences. One tree fell on a gas plant causing a gas leak and the evacuation of 50 residences in Bethany. One person was injured while seeking shelter. | |
| EF0 | Goldsby | McClain, Cleveland | 2221 | 4.5 miles (7.2 km) |
Intermittent tree and fence damage was reported with some roof flashing damaged. | |
| EF0 | NW of The Village | Oklahoma | 2222 | 2.8 miles (4.5 km) |
Damage to an apartment complex, one home, signs and trees | |
| EF0 | SW of Beggs | Okmulgee | 2340 | 4 miles (6.4 km) |
Damage to a mobile home and trees. A small barn was destroyed | |
| EF0 | Broken Arrow | Tulsa | 0028 | 0.3 mile (500 m) |
Portions of a storage building at a college was blown off. Roofs of a business and several homes were damaged. Power lines and trees were blown down. Tornado lasted less than a minute. | |
| Sources: Storms Reports for May 7, 2008 NWS Tulsa, NWS Lubbock, TX, 2008 Oklahoma tornadoes | ||||||
May 8 event
| List of reported tornadoes - Thursday, May 8, 2008 | ||||||
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| Mississippi | ||||||
| EF3 | Tupelo area | Lee | 34°15′N 88°17′W / 34.250°N 88.283°W | 1301 | 9 miles (14 km) | Extensive damage reported in the area. A furniture store was destroyed and several other commercial buildings were damaged. Cars were thrown off local roads as well. Damages from the tornado amounted to $1.5 million[3] |
| EF2 | SW of Marietta | Itawamba | 34°25′N 88°31′W / 34.417°N 88.517°W | 1342 | 2 miles (3.2 km) | One house was heavily damaged and numerous other houses had minor damage. Many large trees were snapped. Damages from the tornado amounted to $150,000.[4] |
| EF0 | Abbeville | Lafayette | 34°30′N 89°30′W / 34.500°N 89.500°W | 1415 | 2.25 miles (3.62 km) | Minor damage was reported to nine houses and one mobile home. Damages from the tornado amounted to $25,000.[5] |
| Alabama | ||||||
| EF1 | W of Oakland/Central Heights | Lauderdale | 34°54′N 87°45′W / 34.900°N 87.750°W | 1657 | 5.6 miles (9.0 km) | Five homes were damaged and several trees were uprooted. Two people were injured by flying glass. Damages from the tornado amounted to $300,000.[6] |
| EF2 | Leighton area | Colbert, Lauderdale, Lawrence | 34°44′N 87°28′W / 34.733°N 87.467°W | 1739 | 23 miles (37 km) | Tornado caught by security cameras at a business overturning cars. Some homes were heavily damaged including one removed intact from its foundation. Damages from the tornado amounted to $555,000.[7][8][9] |
| EF1 | Kansas area | Fayette, Walker | 33°52′N 87°43′W / 33.867°N 87.717°W | 1806 | 10.6 miles (17.1 km) | A shed was destroyed with another one damaged. Trees were also snapped. Damages from the tornado amounted to $45,000.[10][11] |
| EF1 | Smith Lake area | Walker, Cullman | 33°58′N 87°10′W / 33.967°N 87.167°W | 1900 | 4 miles (6.4 km) | Chicken houses and boat houses were damaged or destroyed. Damages from the tornado amounted to $120,000.[12][13] |
| EF0 | Oak Ridge area | Morgan | 34°28′N 87°00′W / 34.467°N 87.000°W | 1915 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | Damage limited to trees. Damages from the tornado amounted to $10,000.[14] |
| EF1 | W of Trimble | Cullman | 34°04′N 87°00′W / 34.067°N 87.000°W | 1920 | 3 miles (4.8 km) | Damage limited to trees some damaging campers and trailers. Damages from the tornado amounted to $20,000.[15] |
| EF1 | SW of Triana | Limestone, Madison | 34°34′N 86°49′W / 34.567°N 86.817°W | 1935 | 4 miles (6.4 km) | Wheat and grass was flattened and one residence had minor roof damage. Damages from the tornado amounted to $20,000.[16][17] |
| EF1 | E of Cullman | Cullman | 34°10′N 86°04′W / 34.167°N 86.067°W | 1940 | 5 miles (8.0 km) | Damage to trees and a chicken house. Passed very near the ABC 33-40 Skycam near Cullman - video was lost prior to the passage of the tornado. Damages from the tornado amounted to $50,000.[18] |
| Tennessee | ||||||
| EF1 | NW of Loretto | Lawrence | 35°04′N 87°29′W / 35.067°N 87.483°W | 1735 | 3 miles (4.8 km) | One house heavily damaged by a fallen tree. One barn was destroyed. Damages from the tornado amounted to $50,000.[19] |
| EF0 | SE of Pulaski | Giles | 35°08′N 86°57′W / 35.133°N 86.950°W | 1845 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | Many trees were snapped or uprooted. No buildings were impacted.[20] |
| Kansas | ||||||
| EF0 | SE of Selkirk | Wichita | 38°23′N 101°29′W / 38.383°N 101.483°W | 1845 | 2 miles (3.2 km) | Tornado over open fields.[21] |
| EF0 | SE of Tribune | Greeley | 38°24′N 101°39′W / 38.400°N 101.650°W | 1927 | 5 miles (8.0 km) | Large dusty tornado over open fields.[22] |
| Ohio | ||||||
| EF0 | Port William area | Clinton | 39°33′N 82°46′W / 39.550°N 82.767°W | 2120 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) | Brief tornado touchdown. Damage to a few homes and trailers including sidings. Damages from the tornado amounted to $5,000.[23] |
| EF0 | Jamestown area | Greene | 39°39′N 83°43′W / 39.650°N 83.717°W | 2125 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) | Brief touchdown. Damages from the tornado amounted to $1,000.[24] |
| EF0 | NE of Selma | Clark | 39°47′N 83°43′W / 39.783°N 83.717°W | 2213 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) | Brief touchdown. Damages from the tornado amounted to $1,000.[25] |
| Virginia | ||||||
| EF1 | Figsboro | Henry, Franklin | 36°48′N 79°51′W / 36.800°N 79.850°W | 0000 | 1.5 miles (2.4 km) | Eight houses were damaged across the two counties. Tree damage also reported. Damages from the tornado amounted to $165,000.[26][27] |
| EF1 | SE of Ajax | Pittsylvania | 36°55′N 79°30′W / 36.917°N 79.500°W | 0100 | 1.5 miles (2.4 km) | Damage to several homes from fallen trees. Damages from the tornado amounted to $116,000.[28] |
| EF0 | Shipman area | Nelson | 37°43′N 78°50′W / 37.717°N 78.833°W | 0220 | 0.25 miles (0.40 km) | Brief tornado blew portions of roofs from two houses and flipped a car. Damages from the tornado amounted to $50,000.[29] |
| EF2 | Berea area | Stafford | 38°21′N 77°31′W / 38.350°N 77.517°W | 0253 | 3 miles (4.8 km) | Several structures were damaged at a subdivision, including a barn that was destroyed. Damages from the tornado amounted to $10 million.[30] |
| EF1 | W of Hixburg | Appomattox | 37°19′N 78°04′W / 37.317°N 78.067°W | 0320 | 0.75 miles (1.21 km) | Two houses and two outbuildings were damaged. Tree damage also reported. Damages from the tornado amounted to $25,000.[31] |
| North Carolina | ||||||
| EF2 | N of Advance | Davie, Forsyth | 35°57′N 80°27′W / 35.950°N 80.450°W | 0215 | 3.25 miles (5.23 km) | Frame house was heavily damaged. Damages from the tornado amounted to $100,000.[32][33] |
| EF3 | Clemmons area | Forsyth | 35°58′N 80°22′W / 35.967°N 80.367°W | 0225 | 3 miles (4.8 km) | Three houses were destroyed and over 40 others were damaged. Metal barns were also damaged. Two people sustained minor injuries. Widespread tree damage was reported. Damages from the tornado amounted to $2.5 million.[34] |
| EF2 | Colfax/Greensboro | Guilford | 36°03′N 80°01′W / 36.050°N 80.017°W | 0329 | 4 miles (6.4 km) | 1 death - An office building was damaged and many warehouses were heavily damaged or destroyed. Many vehicles were flipped over on Interstate 40, where one person was killed and three others were injured. Damages from the tornado amounted to $4 million.[35] |
| Maryland | ||||||
| EF0 | Clinton Hyde Field Airport area | Prince George's | 38°46′N 76°56′W / 38.767°N 76.933°W | 0424 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | Trees fell on homes causing some structural damage. Damages from the tornado amounted to $100,000.[36] |
| EF0 | Camp Springs | Prince George's | 38°49′N 76°54′W / 38.817°N 76.900°W | 0456 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) | Tree damage and minor roof damage to homes reported. Damages from the tornado amounted to $50,000.[37] |
| Sources: Storms Reports for May 8, 2008, NWS Memphis, NWS Wilmington, OH, NWS Birmingham, NWS Raleigh, NWS Huntsville, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, NWS Blacksburg, NWS Baltimore-Washington, NWS Nashville | ||||||
May 9 event
| List of reported tornadoes - Friday, May 9, 2008 | ||||||
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| North Carolina | ||||||
| EF2 | Gastonia to Charlotte | Gaston, Mecklenburg | 35°15′N 81°10′W / 35.250°N 81.167°W | 0610 | 18 miles (29 km) | The first of two EF2 tornadoes in North Carolina on May 9 touched down around 1:10 am EST near Gastonia. Upon first touching down, the tornado tore off the roof of an office building. Traveling towards the east-northeast, it damaged numerous homes and uprooted trees before crossing Interstate 85 where it blew several cars of the road. Near the interstate, a metal roof was ripped off a large warehouse and another business was damaged before the tornado moved into Mecklenburg County.[38] After moving into Mecklenburg, the tornado produced only minor tree damage before lifting near Charlotte.[39] No injuries were reported as a result of the tornado and damages amounted to $7 million along its 18 miles (29 km) path.[38] |
| EF2 | S of Harrellsville | Bertie, Hertford, Chowan | 36°12′N 76°49′W / 36.200°N 76.817°W | 1229 | 12 miles (19 km) | The second EF2 tornado in North Carolina touched down around 7:29 am EST near the town of Trap. It destroyed one barn in Bertie County and downed several trees before moving into Hertford.[40] The tornado tore the roofs off of two homes in Hertford along a 5 miles (8.0 km) path before entering Chowan County.[41] The tornado weakened slightly once in Chowan, minor damages in the county were reported to some structures and several trees.[42] No injuries were reported as a result of the tornado and damages amounted to $120,000 along its 12 miles (19 km) path.[40][41][42] |
| EF0 | NNW of Elizabeth City | Pasquotank | 36°21′N 76°15′W / 36.350°N 76.250°W | 1330 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | A brief tornado touched down to the north-northwest of Elizabeth City. One mobile home was shifted off its foundation and another was damaged by a fallen tree. No injures were reported as a result of the tornado and damages amounted to $15,000.[43] |
| Wyoming | ||||||
| EF0 | SE of Rochelle | Weston | 43°33′N 104°52′W / 43.550°N 104.867°W | 2012 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) | A small tornado briefly touched down over an open field, causing no damage or injures.[44] |
| Sources: Storms Reports for May 9, 2008, NWS Wakefield | ||||||
May 10 event
| List of reported tornadoes - Saturday, May 10, 2008 | ||||||
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| Oklahoma | ||||||
| EF2 | NW of Haywood to McAlester | Pittsburg | 34°56′N 95°48′W / 34.93°N 95.80°W | 2203 | 8 miles (12.8 km) |
KFOR-TV reports numerous houses destroyed in the area west of McAlester. The tornado was caught on tape from the air by KFOR helicopter reporter Jim Gardner and photojournalist Cody Crouch, as the storm weakened and dissipated in McAlester causing minor damage in the city. |
| EF0 | NE of Checotah | McIntosh | 2219 | unknown | Brief tornado over open country | |
| EF4 | Picher/Neosho, MO areas | Craig, Ottawa, Newton (MO), Barry (MO) | 36°55′N 94°35′W / 36.91°N 94.58°W | 2220 | 75 miles (121 km) |
21 deaths - See section on this tornado |
| EF0 | SE of Crowder | Pittsburg | 35°05′N 95°38′W / 35.09°N 95.63°W | 2221 | unknown | Tornado reported by a media chaser. No damage reported. |
| EF0 | SW of McAlester | Pittsburg | 2225 | 1 mile (1.6 km) |
Damage to trees | |
| EF0 | NE of Pryor | Mayes | 36°35′N 95°27′W / 36.583°N 95.450°W | 2225 | 0.1 mile (160 m) |
Tornado remained in open country with minor tree damage. |
| EF0 | Wilburton area | Latimer | 2234 | 6 miles (9.6 km) |
Tornado over a remote area | |
| EF2 | SW of Hartshorne to Yanush | Latimer, Pittsburg | 2242 | 22 miles (35 km) |
Tornado destroyed mobile homes, sheds, a business, barns and outbuildings with heavy damage to houses including some destroyed in Yanush. 4 people were injured. | |
| EF1 | E of Quapaw | Ottawa | 2248 | 2 miles (3.2 km) |
Satellite tornado adjacent to the main Picher-Racine tornado. The tornado merged into the main cyclone and it enlarged to 1 mile (1.6 km) in width entering Missouri. | |
| EF2 | E of Daisy | Atoka, Pushmataha | 34°33′N 95°41′W / 34.55°N 95.69°W | 2305 | 3.5 miles (5.6 km) |
Three houses were heavily damaged. One woman was trapped but not injured. Trees were snapped and uprooted |
| EF1 | N of Snow | Pushmataha | 34°45′N 93°53′W / 34.750°N 93.883°W | 2330 | 1.5 miles (2.4 km) |
Trees were snapped or uprooted |
| EF1 | E of Albion | Pushmataha | 34°45′N 93°53′W / 34.750°N 93.883°W | 2335 | 1 mile (1.6 km) |
Trees were snapped or uprooted |
| EF0 | SW of Smithville | McCurtain | 0005 | 0.25 mile (400 m) |
Damage limited to trees | |
| Kansas | ||||||
| EF0 | N of Oswego | Labette | 2215 | unknown | Brief touchdown a corn stalk field | |
| EF0 | SE of Oswego | Labette | 2219 | 1 mile (1.6 km) |
Brief touchdown in an open field | |
| EF0 | W of Faulkner | Cherokee | 37°10′N 95°05′W / 37.167°N 95.083°W | 2219 | 2 miles (3.2 km) |
Intermittent tornado path with minor damage to one house and a grain elevator. |
| Arkansas | ||||||
| EF1 | S of Bentonville | Benton | 2335 | 1.5 miles (2.4 km) |
Tornado spotted near a Wal-Mart according to 40/29 News coverage. Part of a roof was blown off a school. | |
| EF1 | W of Center Hill | White | 0014 | 9 miles (14.4 km) |
Damage to trees | |
| EF0 | SW of Russell | White | 0042 | unknown | Brief tornado touchdown in an open field with no damage reported. | |
| EF1 | SW of Fairmont | Lonoke, Prairie | 0047 | unknown | Damage limited to trees | |
| EF0 | E of Watalula | Franklin | 35°34′N 93°50′W / 35.57°N 93.83°W | 0051 | unknown | Tornado sighted with minor damage to trees. |
| EF1 | SW of Avon | Sevier | 0055 | 2 miles (3.2 km) |
Many trees were snapped, some of which fell on and damaged houses. | |
| EF1 | Tipp area | Woodruff, Cross | 35°15′N 91°17′W / 35.250°N 91.283°W | 0057 | 10.2 miles (16.5 km) |
A carport and tractor shed were destroyed, and several farm buildings were heavily damaged. Some houses also lost shingles. |
| EF3 | Stuttgart area | Arkansas | 34°49′N 91°55′W / 34.817°N 91.917°W | 0057 | 14 miles (22.4 km) |
Structural damage to many buildings reported in town, and trees were reported downed. 200 houses, 50 businesses, a nursing home, school buildings and several churches were damaged. Nine people were injured. |
| EF1 | SE of Lawrenceville | Monroe | 0126 | 4.4 miles (7 km) |
Damage mostly consisted of downed trees, although one house lost parts of its roof. | |
| EF0 | SE of Oakhaven | Hempstead | 0204 | 1 mile (1.6 km) |
A metal farm outbuilding had roof damage. | |
| EF1 | SW of Rosston | Nevada | 33°58′N 93°31′W / 33.967°N 93.517°W | 0232 | 2 miles (3.2 km) |
Damage primarily in a wooded area |
| Missouri | ||||||
| EF1 | E of Carthage | Jasper | 37°18′N 94°24′W / 37.300°N 94.400°W | 2308 | 3.25 miles (5.2 km) |
1 death - One mobile home was destroyed by fallen trees (where the fatality took place). Several other houses were damaged and outbuildings were destroyed. |
| EF0 | NW of Jenkins | Barry | 36°47′N 93°44′W / 36.783°N 93.733°W | 2358 | 4 miles (6.4 km) |
Damage limited to trees |
| Mississippi | ||||||
| EF1 | West Marks | Quitman | 0233 | 0.33 mile (550 m) |
Brief tornado damaged a few houses and a metal building. | |
| EF1 | Enid area | Tallahatchie, Yalobusha | 34°14′N 90°01′W / 34.233°N 90.017°W | 0318 | 8.5 miles (14 km) |
Heavy damage reported in the area. 28 houses damaged, several seriously. Three mobile homes were destroyed. Two people were injured. |
| Alabama | ||||||
| EF1 | E of Wright | Lauderdale | 0400 | 1.6 miles (2.6 km) |
A barn and an outbuilding were destroyed, throwing roofing materials up to 1/2 mile (800 m) away. | |
| EF1 | S of Shotsville | Marion | 0418 | 25 miles (40 km) |
Tornado embedded in a derecho that moved across the area. Thousands of trees were snapped or uprooted. Several mobile homes were damaged and one carport was also damaged. Report courtesy of ABC 33-40. | |
| EF1 | N of Anderson | Lauderdale | 0459 | 1.5 miles (2.4 km) |
Minor structural damage reported to an outbuilding. Many trees snapped. | |
| Sources: Storms Reports for May 10, 2008, NWS Springfield, NWS Little Rock, NWS Tulsa, NWS Tulsa - Multimedia Presentation, 2008 Oklahoma tornadoes, NWS Birmingham, NWS Huntsville, NWS Memphis | ||||||
May 11 event
| List of reported tornadoes - Sunday, May 11, 2008 | ||||||
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| Alabama | ||||||
| EF1 | Sunlight area | Walker | 0527 | 9.3 miles (14.9 km) |
Damage to several structures and numerous trees were snapped or uprooted | |
| EF2 | Colony area | Cullman, Walker | 0537 | 13.3 miles (21 km) |
Widespread tree damage across the area. Several chicken houses were destroyed. | |
| EF1 | Heflin | Cleburne | 0736 | 4.2 miles (6.7 km) |
Six structures were destroyed and 35 homes were damaged. Hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted. | |
| EF1 | E of Heflin | Cleburne | 0747 | 2.4 miles (3.9 km) |
Several houses were heavily damaged with roofs blown off. Many trees were snapped. | |
| Georgia | ||||||
| EF2 | ENE of LaGrange | Troup | 33°05′N 84°55′W / 33.09°N 84.91°W | 0808 | 1 miles (1.6 km) |
One home was destroyed and three others were damaged |
| EF2 | Jonesville | Carroll | 0808 | 100 yds (90 m) |
Brief spin-up tornado embedded in a derecho which blew two roofs off houses. Some damage to dorms of University of West Georgia. | |
| EF2 | SE of Hogansville | Troup, Meriwether | 0818 | 4 miles (6.4 km) |
The roof of a brick home was removed and a cinder block outbuilding and a shed were destroyed. Two trucks were destroyed and another house was damaged. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. | |
| EF2 | E of Jonesville | Carroll | 0825 | 100 yds (90 m) |
One home was destroyed, and several others had major roof damage.. | |
| EF2 | NE of Morrow | Clayton, Henry, Rockdale, Newton | 33°38′N 84°17′W / 33.63°N 84.28°W | 0917 | 19 miles (31 km) |
One house heavily damaged just east of Interstate 675 with its second floor removed. Many other houses damaged. |
| EF2 | Lizella/Macon | Bibb, Twiggs | 32°50′N 83°40′W / 32.84°N 83.66°W | 0950 | 18 miles (29 km) |
At least one house destroyed along Lake Tobesofkee. Extensive tree and power line damage. Two buildings destroyed at Macon State College. Many trees on the campus uprooted or snapped. Several other businesses and campus buildings damaged, including two commercial buildings that were destroyed along Eisenhower Parkway. |
| EF1 | S of Toomsboro | Twiggs, Wilkinson | 1015 | 25 miles (40 km) |
A mobile home was heavily damaged and a church lost its roof along its long track. | |
| EF2 | Dublin area | Laurens | 32°37′N 83°01′W / 32.61°N 83.01°W | 1036 | 14 miles (22.4 km) |
2 deaths - One mobile home was destroyed, killing two occupants and injuring two others.[45] Six houses were heavily damaged and many sheds and outbuildings were destroyed. |
| EF1 | Wrightsville area | Laurens, Johnson | 1044 | 10 miles (16 km) |
Several houses were damaged and a mobile home was destroyed. 5 people were injured in Johnson County near Wrightsville. | |
| EF0 | N of Louisville | Washington, Jefferson, Burke | 1045 | 33 miles (53 km) |
Long track tornado with minor damage to many structures, and damaged many trees. | |
| EF1 | N of Lowery | Laurens | 1058 | 9 miles (15 km) |
A mobile home was destroyed and trees were snapped and uprooted. | |
| EF2 | Kite area | Johnson, Emanuel | 1101 | 8 miles (13 km) |
Numerous houses were damaged and mobile homes destroyed, primarily along US 221. 3 people were injured in Johnson County inside a destroyed mobile home north of Kite. | |
| EF3 | SE of Soperton | Treutlen, Montgomery | 1111 | 7 miles (11.2 km) |
Sheds and outbuildings were destroyed and one home lost its entire second story. | |
| EF2 | Normantown | Toombs | 1120 | 1 miles (1.6 km) |
Four mobile homes damaged, one home and one mobile home and one church were destroyed. Sheds and outbuildings were also destroyed. There were three injuries. | |
| EF1 | S of Millen | Jenkins | 32°46′N 81°57′W / 32.76°N 81.95°W | 1133 | 1.7 miles (2.8 km) |
Large wedge tornado; numerous trees and power lines were knocked down on Old West Savannah Road and Highway 25 South. Damage was reported to about 50 houses and two churches, where one person was injured. |
| EF3 | Cobbtown area | Toombs, Emanuel, Candler, Tattnall | 32°28′N 82°14′W / 32.467°N 82.233°W | 1135 | 7 miles (11 km) |
Homes were damaged, trees and power lines were knocked down, and a convenience store was destroyed near Highway 23 and Highway 25. Two people suffered minor injuries. |
| EF1 | SE of Nevils | Bulloch | 32°16′N 81°45′W / 32.26°N 81.75°W | 1210 | 2.25 miles (3.6 km) |
A mobile home was destroyed and another was heavily damaged, along with several farm buildings. |
| EF4 | N of Darien | McIntosh | 31°41′N 81°58′W / 31.683°N 81.967°W | 1352 | 11 miles (17 km) |
Two commercial buildings were blown away, with part of the roof landing on Interstate 95 near milepost 50 and boats thrown up to 650 yards (550 m) away. Nine people were injured inside one of the buildings, but none seriously. Several other businesses were damaged, including a marina which was destroyed. |
| EF1 | Sea Island | Glynn | 31°18′N 81°38′W / 31.300°N 81.633°W | 1840 | 2 miles (3.2 km) |
Tornado reported in the Sea Palms resort area. Many trees were snapped or uprooted, a few of which fell on buildings. No other building damage reported. |
| South Carolina | ||||||
| EF0 | SE of Johnston | Edgefield | 33°50′N 81°49′W / 33.83°N 81.81°W | 0809 | unknown | Tornado reported between Edgefield and Johnston. Damage limited to trees and power lines. |
| EF0 | NE of Baynham | Aiken | 0831 | 3 miles (4.8 km) |
No damage reported | |
| EF0 | SE of Ridge Spring | Aiken | 33°48′N 81°37′W / 33.80°N 81.62°W | 0928 | unknown | Damage limited to trees |
| EF0 | WNW of Wagener | Aiken | 33°42′N 81°29′W / 33.70°N 81.49°W | 1007 | 8 miles (12.8 km) |
Weak tornado damaged a few trees. |
| EF0 | SE of Varnville | Hampton | 1230 | unknown | Weak tornado with no damage | |
| EF2 | SW of Charleston | Charleston | 32°43′N 80°14′W / 32.72°N 80.23°W | 2210 | 12 miles (20 km) |
Large wedge tornado crossed Wadmalaw Island, Johns Island and James Island. The heaviest damage was on Wadmalaw Island, but damage was reported on all three islands. |
| Indiana | ||||||
| EF0 | S of Markleville | Madison | 1225 | unknown | A trailer was carried away, one home had roof damage and numerous trees were damaged | |
| Kentucky | ||||||
| EF1 | Cumberland Falls State Park | McCreary, Whitley | 36°50′N 84°20′W / 36.84°N 84.34°W | 1310 | 1.5 miles (2.4 km) |
Many trees were knocked down in the park, one of which fell on a park ranger station. |
| EF1 | Grahn Fork | Carter | 1420 | 1.2 miles (2 km) |
Several houses suffered structural damage, and a mobile home lost its roof. | |
| EF1 | E of Wooton | Leslie | 37°18′N 83°29′W / 37.300°N 83.483°W | 1427 | 200 yds (180 m) |
Heavy tree and power line damage as a result of a tornado in the area. |
| Ohio | ||||||
| EF0 | NE of West Jefferson | Madison, Franklin | 40°01′N 83°28′W / 40.017°N 83.467°W | 1710 | 300 yds (270 m) |
Tornado reported according to CNN coverage. Narrow line of damage along Highway 142 with damage mainly to trees. |
| North Carolina | ||||||
| EF0 | SE of Morganton | Burke | 2030 | unknown | Damage limited to trees | |
| EF0 | NE of Cat Square | Lincoln | 2048 | unknown | Brief touchdown in an open field | |
| EF0 | SE of Kirkland | New Hanover | 2203 | unknown | No damage reported | |
| EF0 | E of West Concord | Cabarrus | 2219 | unknown | Brief touchdown | |
| EF2 | NW of Lewiston to NW of Cremo | Bertie | 36°14′N 77°19′W / 36.233°N 77.317°W | 2225 | 15 miles (24 km) |
Tornado damaged several houses and destroyed some mobile homes and a church. Numerous trees knocked down. Two people were injured |
| EF2 | SE of Maysville | Onslow, Jones | 2257 | 5 miles (8 km) |
Outbuildings were destroyed and several homes were heavily damaged. 6 people were injured. | |
| EF0 | NW of Morton Fork | Onslow | 2328 | unknown | No damage reported | |
| EF1 | Morehead City | Carteret | 34°44′N 76°44′W / 34.74°N 76.73°W | 0006 | 3 miles (4.8 km) |
Brief tornado knocked down some trees and flipped a trampoline. Minor damage to businesses also reported. |
| EF0 | SW of Crab Point | Carteret | 0017 | unknown | Brief waterspout that moved onshore | |
| EF1 | N of Beaufort | Carteret | 0027 | unknown | Brief tornado touchdown | |
| Sources: Storms Reports for May 11, 2008, NWS Peachtree City, NWS Wilmington, OH, NWS Jackson, KY, NWS Jacksonville, NWS Columbia, NWS Wakefield, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NWS Charleston, SC, NWS Charleston, WV | ||||||
May 13 event
| List of reported tornadoes - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Missouri | ||||||
| EF0 | SE of Mindenmines | Barton | 37°28′N 94°35′W / 37.467°N 94.583°W | 0127 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) | A brief tornado touched down in a strip pit, causing no damage.[46] |
| Sources: NCDC: Storm Data | ||||||
May 14 event
| List of reported tornadoes - Wednesday, May 14, 2008 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | | | |
| Texas | ||||||
| EF0 | SE of Burnet | Burnet | 1010 | unknown | Minor damage to a mobile home and vehicle | |
| EF1 | E of New Summerfield | Rusk | 31°59′N 94°58′W / 31.99°N 94.97°W | 1430 | 4 miles (6.4 km) |
A manufactured home was destroyed, as were several outbuildings, a barn and a shed. Extensive tree damage along its path. |
| EF0 | SE of Plains | Yoakum | 2015 | 2 miles (3.2 km) |
Brief tornado | |
| EF0 | N of Lubbock | Lubbock | 2102 | unknown | Brief tornado but damaged the roof of a warehouse while car windows were blown out. | |
| EF0 | W of Westbrook | Mitchell | 2205 | 2 miles (3.2 km) |
Damage to trees near Interstate 20 | |
| EF0 | W of Edleona | Nolan | 2235 | unknown | Brief tornado | |
| EF0 | SE of Lake Trammell | Nolan | 2253 | unknown | Brief tornado | |
| EF0 | Melvin area | McCulloch | 2307 | unknown | Brief tornado | |
| EF0 | W of Brady | McCulloch | 31°14′N 99°40′W / 31.233°N 99.667°W | 2316 | 1 mile (1.6 km) |
Tree damage was reported on both sides of Brady Creek Reservoir. |
| EF0 | N of Lake Victor | Burnet | 0125 | unknown | Brief tornado uprooting trees | |
| EF0 | W of Dublin | Erath | 0130 | unknown | No damage reported | |
| Sources: Storms Reports for May 14, 2008, NWS San Angelo, NWS Shreveport | ||||||
May 15 event
| List of reported tornadoes - Thursday, May 15, 2008 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | | | |
| Texas | ||||||
| EF1 | Winnsboro area | Franklin | 0550 | 3 miles (4.8 km) |
Damage reported to a mobile home and trees embedded in straight-line wind damage. | |
| EF0 | SE of Buna | Jasper | 30°25′N 93°56′W / 30.41°N 93.93°W | 0900 | 0.25 mile (400 m) |
Roof was blown off a barn |
| Louisiana | ||||||
| EF1 | SW of Deridder | Beauregard | 30°49′N 93°24′W / 30.81°N 93.40°W | 0915 | unknown | Main damage was to trees. Two people were injured |
| EF0 | SE of Deridder | Beauregard | 30°45′N 93°15′W / 30.75°N 93.25°W | 0925 | 0.5 mile (800 m) |
Several trees uprooted |
| EF0 | SW of Gueydan | Vermilion | 30°03′N 92°51′W / 30.050°N 92.850°W | 1112 | 0.25 mile (400 m) |
One barn collapsed. Minor tree damage reported. |
| EF2 | Maurice area | Vermilion, Lafayette | 30°11′N 92°12′W / 30.183°N 92.200°W | 1115 | 9 miles (15 km) |
Several houses were damaged, at least one of which was heavily damaged. A mobile home was also destroyed. |
| EF0 | NW of Esther | Vermilion | 1135 | 7 miles (11 km) |
Minor damage to several buildings, including at the Grand Isle Shipyard. Numerous trees knocked down. | |
| EF0 | SW of Lafayette (1st tornado) | Lafayette | 1135 | 0.5 mile (800 m) |
Minor roof damage to several houses, and scattered tree damage. | |
| EF1 | SW of Lafayette (2nd tornado) | Lafayette | 30°19′N 92°05′W / 30.317°N 92.083°W | 1140 | 1 mile (1.6 km) |
15 to 17 homes sustained significant tornado damage in the Oil Center area. Numerous trees fell, some landing on cars. |
| EF1 | Breaux Bridge | St. Martin | 1155 | 5 miles (8 km) |
Three houses and three businesses were destroyed, and 37 other houses were damaged. One person was injured in a house removed from its foundation. | |
| EF1 | SW of Folsom | St. Tammany | 30°37′N 90°13′W / 30.61°N 90.22°W | 1400 | 6 miles (9.7 km) | Damage confined to several large pine trees. |
| EF1 | ENE of Enon | Washington | 30°45′N 90°01′W / 30.75°N 90.02°W | 1420 | 2.5 miles (4.0 km) | Damage confined mainly to trees. |
| Mississippi | ||||||
| EF1 | Camp Shelby area | Lamar, Forrest | 31°17′N 89°30′W / 31.283°N 89.500°W | 1505 | 15 miles (24 km) |
Widespread tree damage along its path, damaging several houses and destroying a car and a mobile home. |
| EF1 | WSW of McLaurin | Forrest | 31°17′N 89°30′W / 31.283°N 89.500°W | 1515 | 1.25 miles (2.1 km) |
A church lost a part of its roof. |
| Alabama | ||||||
| EF0 | Cohasset | Conecuh, Covington | 1727 | 15 miles (24 km) |
Three houses and a mobile home were damaged, along with some trees. | |
| Sources: Storms Reports for May 15, 2008, NWS Austin/San Antonio, NWS Mobile, NWS Lake Charles, NWS Jackson, MS | ||||||
See also
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