March 2006 Tornado Outbreak Sequence
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The March 2006 Tornado Outbreak Sequence was an early season and long lasting tornado outbreak sequence
in the central United States
that started on the morning of March 9 and continued for over four days until the evening of March 13. The outbreak produced 105 confirmed tornadoes. At least 13 deaths were blamed on the severe weather, 11 of them by tornadoes. The total damage by the severe weather was in excess of $1 billion.
event on March 9 across the South Central United States
, that also included several tornado
es, although straight-line winds did most of the damage. Numerous injuries and at least two fatalities were reported, but mostly due to the thunderstorm
winds. The two fatalities were as a result of a weather-related automobile accident and a fire
started by lightning
. Tens of thousands of people also lost electricity
throughout the region.
Activity calmed down on March 10 with little severe weather reported, but picked up again the next day.
On the evening of March 11, 18 tornadoes developed across the region. One of them flattened a mobile home
park and left many people injured and at least 2 dead in Perry County, Missouri
. Several other tornadoes left heavy damage in Missouri
, Illinois
and Arkansas
. The tornadoes were accompanied by very large hail
, some as large as softball
s.
More severe weather developed in the morning of March 12. The Kansas City Metropolitan Area
was hardest hit, with significant wind and hail damage to many homes and businesses, but only two tornadoes in the far northwestern part of the area. Significant damage was also reported at the University of Kansas
in Lawrence
and at the Great Wolf Lodge Indoor Water Park. Numerous airplane
s also flipped over at the Kansas City Downtown Airport
.
March 12 would be the most prolific day of the outbreak, and one of the most active days in recent history, with at least 62 confirmed tornado touchdowns. In addition, microburst winds exceeding 90 mph (145 km/h) and hail as large as softball
s have been reported. Several major tornadoes were reported in Missouri
(along Interstate 70 near Columbia MO-there was also an F4 tornado to the north/northeast of Columbia and just to the north of the St. Louis Viewing Area. Pike County Missouri (to the north of St. Louis) also had a tornado as well as central Illinois
, leaving significant destruction along their paths.
One supercell
thunderstorm produced many of the tornadoes of the day, tracking from northern Oklahoma and southeastern Kansas in the morning, across Missouri during the afternoon and early evening, across Illinois during the mid to late evening, into Indiana during the late evening, before finally losing severe characteristics in Michigan nearly 800 miles (1290 km) and more than 17.5 hours after it first formed. This is the longest path and duration supercell on record. The city of Springfield, Illinois
saw two strong tornadoes track directly through the city from this storm. It also did damage near Sedalia
, Columbia
, and Mexico, Missouri
. The strongest tornado, spawned by a different supercell, was a rare double tornado
rated F4, but fortunately it remained in rural countryside.
Fifteen more tornadoes - all of them weak - were reported on March 13 in Alabama
and Mississippi
before the system finally weakened and the severe weather came to an end.
The longest-lasting series of tornadoes in the outbreak formed at about 7:30 p.m. CST (0130 UTC) near Winchester
. The system lasted for several hours and left an unusually long trail of damage according to the National Weather Service
.
The tornadic system was reported as a large wedge tornado and was first spotted in southeastern Pike County, Illinois
. Some of the communities affected in the first phase include Manchester
, Murrayville
, Franklin
, New Berlin
and Curran
before approaching Springfield. Damage was reported all along its 70 miles (112.7 km) path.
The tornado then tracked into the south end of Springfield
and dissipated in the city, only to be replaced by a second tornado before exiting the city. The hardest hit areas were in the commercial area around White Oaks Mall and along Veterans Parkway, a major arterial road in southwest Springfield. On other evenings, the area would be heavily crowded, but fortunately there were few people around as it was Sunday evening and most businesses were closed at the time. The hardest hit residential areas were roughly along and about 1/2 mile (800 m) on either side of a diagonal line from the Veterans Parkway / I-72
interchange (Exit 93) to the I-55
/ I-72 / Clear Lake Avenue cloverleaf (I-55 Exit 98).
Some of the damage included many trees and power lines down, plus many buildings have suffered damage of unknown degree, such as window
s being blown out of many buildings and roofs collapsed in a commercial area, including several retail stores being destroyed. Part of the roof was peeled at the Illinois Department of Transportation
building.
The historic buildings of downtown, including the Lincoln Home National Historic Site
, were spared damage as the tornadoes' track passed through neighborhoods and suburbs on the south side of the city.
WTAX-AM and WDBR-FM were knocked off the air after the tornado toppled the main signal tower. Some localized looting
was reported in the damaged area after the tornado hit. It has been described by Mayor Timothy Davlin
as the worst damage ever seen in the city. More than 1,000 buildings in the Springfield area were damaged or destroyed incurring an estimated $150 million in damages.
The system continued on well east and north through central Illinois, touching down many times. It then affected communities such as Clear Lake
, Dawson
(those areas as separate F2 tornadoes), Latham
, Maroa
, Weldon
, Farmer City
(all of them had touchdowns by F1 tornadoes) and Paxton
(where an F0 tornado touched down) before finally lifting for the final time close to the Indiana
state line. A grain elevator
was thrown onto I-72 near Dawson. Both Springfield tornadoes were just over 0.5 mile (0.8 km) wide at their maximum and were rated F2.
It did miss Decatur
and Champaign
-Urbana
.
There were at least 24 people reported to have been injured, although no fatalities have been reported. Damage in the Springfield area was estimated to be approximately $150 million.
It was later confirmed that they were multiple tornadoes within the same cell; two affected Springfield, both being F2. This was the worst storm in Springfield since an F4 tornado hit the city on June 15, 1957. The 1957 tornado killed 2 people. All three tornadoes have similar path through town.
A significant tornado formed at about 10:08 p.m. CST (0408 UTC) just north of Verona in Southwest Missouri Lawrence County. It was confirmed to have tracked through three counties over the next hour, and its highest damage over the length of the path was classified as F3 by the NWS.
The first community affected was Marionville
, where the tornado's two fatalities occurred. Several houses there were reported to have been damaged, and to the West of Marionville
, a mobile home was rolled across US Highway 60.
The tornado continued Northeastward, tracking just to the south of the small community of Billings
, where one residential development was hit, resulting in 25 to 75 percent roof damage, as well as damage to exterior walls of some residences. F3 damage was observed between Billings
and Nixa
. Two public shelters were opened after the tornadoes hit. The destructive path continued across the southern fringe of Springfield, Missouri
. All told, approximately 40 homes & structures sustained significant damage, and two homes to the North of Clever
were destroyed.
The tornado lifted just west of the Webster County
line, although a new tornado formed shortly thereafter. The path length of the Lawrence County to Greene County
tornado was ~40 miles (64 km), with an observed damage path width between 1/4 & 1/2 miles wide, and it was on the ground for about 50 minutes. The new tornado spawned in Wright County
where it touched down and was on the ground from the area of East Hartville into Grovespring, where it damaged a few homes, farm equipment, and garages. The tornadoes in Wright County
were rated as F2 and F3 on the Fujita Scale.
Damage from the tornadoes was estimated at over $60 million in the region.
. A record wind gust of 107 mph (172 km/h) was recorded at the Quad Cities Airport in Moline
. The wind measurement was verified with backup equipment from the FAA
after the main instrument failed.
The winds, which were equivalent to a strong Category 2
hurricane, caused severe damage to numerous houses, along with countless trees and power lines. The damage was reported to have been caused by a microburst
.
containing winds between 85 mph (137 km/h) and 100 mph (162 km/h) was reported in Bridgeview
, a south suburb of Chicago. The microburst hit the area just after midnight on March 13, and may have been part of a supercell to hit the southern suburbs just before the thunderstorm complex exited the area at 3:00 a.m. CST. Roofs were ripped off apartments along a three block length, and seven garages were damaged or destroyed, according to the Chicago Tribune
. Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview (Illinois Route 43
) in the vicinity of 77th Street was closed for four hours while debris was cleared from the road.
Flash flooding closed U.S. Route 45
around U.S. Route 30
, but major flooding was not reported on any of the area highways during the rush hour. 15,000 customers were left without power as the thunderstorms passed. The number had been reduced to 2,000 by daybreak, but strong winds knocked a total of 17,000 customers offline as of midday Monday.
Strong winds also forced the closure of parts of downtown Evanston
when building material blew off a 29-story building, slightly injuring a construction worker. Four more construction workers were injured, one seriously, in Antioch
when a roof being constructed for a new church collapsed due to the wind. A Wind Advisory
was issued by the National Weather Service, indicating sustained winds of at least 30 mph (50 km/h) and gusts of up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
recorded damage due to microbursts. In Ford County along Illinois Route 9
, power poles were snapped and damage to vehicles was recorded and attributed to a microburst which had winds between 85 mph (137 km/h) and 100 mph (162 km/h). In Iroquois County, most of a cattle building was blown into a field just west of Illinois Route 1
near Milford
. This microburst had reported winds of 90 mph (145 km/h).
Damage around Crescent City
and Interstate 57
in Iroquois County was likely caused by straight-line winds.
Tornado outbreak sequence
A tornado outbreak sequence is a period of continuous or nearly continuous high tornado activity consisting of a series of tornado outbreaks over multiple days with no or very few days lacking tornado outbreaks....
in the central United States
Central United States
The Central United States is sometimes conceived as between the Eastern United States and Western United States as part of a three-region model, roughly coincident with the Midwestern United States plus the western and central portions of the Southern United States; the term is also sometimes used...
that started on the morning of March 9 and continued for over four days until the evening of March 13. The outbreak produced 105 confirmed tornadoes. At least 13 deaths were blamed on the severe weather, 11 of them by tornadoes. The total damage by the severe weather was in excess of $1 billion.
Meteorological synopsis
The period of active weather started with a major derechoDerecho
A derecho is a widespread and long-lived, violent convectively induced straight-line windstorm that is associated with a fast-moving band of severe thunderstorms in the form of a squall line usually taking the form of a bow echo...
event on March 9 across the South Central United States
South Central United States
The South Central United States or South Central states is a region of the United States located in the south central part of the country. It evolved out of the archaic southwest, which originally was literally the western U.S. South...
, that also included several tornado
Tornado
A tornado is a violent, dangerous, rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud. They are often referred to as a twister or a cyclone, although the word cyclone is used in meteorology in a wider...
es, although straight-line winds did most of the damage. Numerous injuries and at least two fatalities were reported, but mostly due to the thunderstorm
Thunderstorm
A thunderstorm, also known as an electrical storm, a lightning storm, thundershower or simply a storm is a form of weather characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere known as thunder. The meteorologically assigned cloud type associated with the...
winds. The two fatalities were as a result of a weather-related automobile accident and a fire
Fire
Fire is the rapid oxidation of a material in the chemical process of combustion, releasing heat, light, and various reaction products. Slower oxidative processes like rusting or digestion are not included by this definition....
started by lightning
Lightning
Lightning is an atmospheric electrostatic discharge accompanied by thunder, which typically occurs during thunderstorms, and sometimes during volcanic eruptions or dust storms...
. Tens of thousands of people also lost electricity
Electricity
Electricity is a general term encompassing a variety of phenomena resulting from the presence and flow of electric charge. These include many easily recognizable phenomena, such as lightning, static electricity, and the flow of electrical current in an electrical wire...
throughout the region.
Activity calmed down on March 10 with little severe weather reported, but picked up again the next day.
On the evening of March 11, 18 tornadoes developed across the region. One of them flattened a mobile home
Mobile home
Mobile homes or static caravans are prefabricated homes built in factories, rather than on site, and then taken to the place where they will be occupied...
park and left many people injured and at least 2 dead in Perry County, Missouri
Perry County, Missouri
Perry County is a county located in Southeast Missouri in the United States. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the county's population was 18,132. In 2008 the population was estimated to be 18,743. Its county seat is Perryville. The county was officially organized on November 16, 1820 from Ste...
. Several other tornadoes left heavy damage in Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
, 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,...
and Arkansas
Arkansas
Arkansas is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Its name is an Algonquian name of the Quapaw Indians. Arkansas shares borders with six states , and its eastern border is largely defined by the Mississippi River...
. The tornadoes were accompanied by very large hail
Hail
Hail is a form of solid precipitation. It consists of balls or irregular lumps of ice, each of which is referred to as a hail stone. Hail stones on Earth consist mostly of water ice and measure between and in diameter, with the larger stones coming from severe thunderstorms...
, some as large as softball
Softball
Softball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of 10 to 14 players. It is a direct descendant of baseball although there are some key differences: softballs are larger than baseballs, and the pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand...
s.
More severe weather developed in the morning of March 12. The Kansas City Metropolitan Area
Kansas City Metropolitan Area
The Kansas City Metropolitan Area is a fifteen-county metropolitan area that is anchored by Kansas City, Missouri and is bisected by the border between the states of Missouri and Kansas. As of the 2010 Census, the metropolitan area has a population of 2,035,334. The metropolitan area is the...
was hardest hit, with significant wind and hail damage to many homes and businesses, but only two tornadoes in the far northwestern part of the area. Significant damage was also reported at the University of Kansas
University of Kansas
The University of Kansas is a public research university and the largest university in the state of Kansas. KU campuses are located in Lawrence, Wichita, Overland Park, and Kansas City, Kansas with the main campus being located in Lawrence on Mount Oread, the highest point in Lawrence. The...
in Lawrence
Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence is the sixth largest city in the U.S. State of Kansas and the county seat of Douglas County. Located in northeastern Kansas, Lawrence is the anchor city of the Lawrence, Kansas, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Douglas County...
and at the Great Wolf Lodge Indoor Water Park. Numerous airplane
Fixed-wing aircraft
A fixed-wing aircraft is an aircraft capable of flight using wings that generate lift due to the vehicle's forward airspeed. Fixed-wing aircraft are distinct from rotary-wing aircraft in which wings rotate about a fixed mast and ornithopters in which lift is generated by flapping wings.A powered...
s also flipped over at the Kansas City Downtown Airport
Kansas City Downtown Airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport , also known as Kansas City Downtown Airport, is a public airport located in Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri, United States. This airport is publicly owned by City of Kansas City.-History:...
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March 12 would be the most prolific day of the outbreak, and one of the most active days in recent history, with at least 62 confirmed tornado touchdowns. In addition, microburst winds exceeding 90 mph (145 km/h) and hail as large as softball
Softball
Softball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of 10 to 14 players. It is a direct descendant of baseball although there are some key differences: softballs are larger than baseballs, and the pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand...
s have been reported. Several major tornadoes were reported in Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
(along Interstate 70 near Columbia MO-there was also an F4 tornado to the north/northeast of Columbia and just to the north of the St. Louis Viewing Area. Pike County Missouri (to the north of St. Louis) also had a tornado as well as central 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,...
, leaving significant destruction along their paths.
One supercell
Supercell
A supercell is a thunderstorm that is characterized by the presence of a mesocyclone: a deep, continuously-rotating updraft. For this reason, these storms are sometimes referred to as rotating thunderstorms...
thunderstorm produced many of the tornadoes of the day, tracking from northern Oklahoma and southeastern Kansas in the morning, across Missouri during the afternoon and early evening, across Illinois during the mid to late evening, into Indiana during the late evening, before finally losing severe characteristics in Michigan nearly 800 miles (1290 km) and more than 17.5 hours after it first formed. This is the longest path and duration supercell on record. The city of Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, Illinois
Springfield is the third and current capital of the US state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County with a population of 117,400 , making it the sixth most populated city in the state and the second most populated Illinois city outside of the Chicago Metropolitan Area...
saw two strong tornadoes track directly through the city from this storm. It also did damage near Sedalia
Sedalia, Missouri
Sedalia is a city located about south of the Missouri River in Pettis County, Missouri. U.S. Highway 50 and U.S. Highway 65 intersect in the city. As of 2006, the city had a total population of 20,669. It is the county seat of Pettis County. The Sedalia Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of...
, Columbia
Columbia, Missouri
Columbia is the fifth-largest city in Missouri, and the largest city in Mid-Missouri. With a population of 108,500 as of the 2010 Census, it is the principal municipality of the Columbia Metropolitan Area, a region of 164,283 residents. The city serves as the county seat of Boone County and as the...
, and Mexico, Missouri
Mexico, Missouri
Mexico is a city in Audrain County, Missouri, United States. The population was 11,543 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Audrain County. The Mexico Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of Audrain County...
. The strongest tornado, spawned by a different supercell, was a rare double tornado
Multiple vortex tornado
A multiple-vortex tornado is a tornado that contains several vortices rotating around, inside of, and as part of the main vortex. These multiple vortices are somewhat similar to eyewall mesovortices found in intense tropical cyclones...
rated F4, but fortunately it remained in rural countryside.
Fifteen more tornadoes - all of them weak - were reported on March 13 in 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...
and 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...
before the system finally weakened and the severe weather came to an end.
March 9 event
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| F1 | SE of Scott Scott, Arkansas Scott is a census-designated place in Lonoke and Pulaski counties in the central part of the U.S. state of Arkansas. The population was 72 at the 2010 census... |
Lonoke | 1140 | 1 mile (1.6 km) |
Damage was reported to several houses, including a recreational vehicle Recreational vehicle Recreational vehicle or RV is, in North America, the usual term for a Motor vehicle or trailer equipped with living space and amenities found in a home.-Features:... used as a home. Numerous trees were also snapped. |
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| F2 | Morton area | Cross, Woodruff | 1250 | 8 miles (12.5 km) |
Significant damage was reported to 18 houses, a church, several outbuildings and motor vehicles. Many trees and some power lines were snapped. Four people were injured in the tornado. | |
| F0 | SW of Lockesburg Lockesburg, Arkansas Lockesburg is a town in Sevier County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 711 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lockesburg is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land.... |
Sevier | 1333 | 2 miles (3.2 km) |
Damage limited to a few trees uprooted or broken. | |
| F1 | Center Point Center Point, Arkansas Center Point is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Arkansas, United States. It is the location of, or nearest community to, four historic sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places:*Adam Boyd House, E of Center Point on AR 26... area |
Howard Howard County, Arkansas Howard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of 2010, the population was 13,789. The county seat is Nashville. Howard County is Arkansas's 74th county, formed on April 17, 1873, and named for James Howard, a state senator... , Pike Pike County, Arkansas Pike County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of 2010, the population was 11,291. The county seat is Murfreesboro. Pike County is Arkansas's 25th county, formed on November 1, 1833, and named for Lieutenant Zebulon Pike, the explorer who discovered Pikes Peak... |
1355 | 11 miles (17 km) |
Scores of trees were snapped or uprooted. Minor damage to two houses. | |
| F1 | Kirby Kirby, Arkansas Kirby is an unincorporated census-designated place in northern Pike County, Arkansas, United States. The community lies on U.S. Route 70; it is located halfway between Daisy and Glenwood. As of the 2010 census, its population is 786.-References:... to Glenwood Glenwood, Arkansas Glenwood is a city in Pike and Montgomery counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The population was 1,751 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Glenwood is located at .... |
Pike Pike County, Arkansas Pike County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of 2010, the population was 11,291. The county seat is Murfreesboro. Pike County is Arkansas's 25th county, formed on November 1, 1833, and named for Lieutenant Zebulon Pike, the explorer who discovered Pikes Peak... |
1414 | 8 miles (13 km) |
Affected a local elementary school Elementary school An elementary school or primary school is an institution where children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as elementary or primary education. Elementary school is the preferred term in some countries, particularly those in North America, where the terms grade school and grammar... , just missing the school building. Damage was reported to the school yard. Heavy damage was also reported to several barns, and lighter damage to several houses. |
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| F1 | Sardis Sardis, Mississippi Sardis is a town in Panola County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 2,038.-Geography:Sardis is located at .... |
Panola Panola County, Mississippi -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 34,274 people, 12,232 households, and 9,014 families residing in the county. The population density was 50 people per square mile . There were 13,736 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile... |
1738 | 100 yd (90 m) |
10 to 15 houses were damaged, some of them seriously. Several businesses were also damaged in the village. | |
| F0 | Liberty Liberty, Mississippi Liberty is a town in Amite County, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the McComb, Mississippi Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 633 at the 2000 census... |
Amite Amite County, Mississippi -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 13,599 people, 5,271 households, and 3,879 families residing in the county. The population density was 19 people per square mile . There were 6,446 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile... |
2105 | unknown | Brief tornado touchdown, no damage reported. | |
| Missouri Missouri Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It... |
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| F1 | Dexter Dexter, Missouri -Government:* Mayor: Joe Weber* City Administrator: Mark Stidham* Aldermen:* Ward 1: Jerry Corder, Terry Battles* Ward 2: Kent Essner, Rick Hux* Ward 3: Ray Pixley, John "Kirby" Taylor-Notable residents:* George K. Sisler, Medal of Honor recipient... |
Stoddard Stoddard County, Missouri Stoddard County is a county located in Southeast Missouri in the United States. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the population was 29,705. A 2008 estimate, however, showed the population to be 29,537. The county seat is Bloomfield while the largest city in the county is Dexter... |
2334 | 1 mile (1.6 km) |
Tornado touched down in a commercial area, damaging several businesses, a church and two houses. | |
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March 11 event
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| F0 | Gretna | Taney Taney County, Missouri Taney County is a county located in Southwest Missouri in the United States. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the county's population was 39,703. In the 2010 census the counties population was 51,675 Its county seat is Forsyth.... |
2235 | unknown | Broken track tornado with damage to trees and power lines; one tree fell onto a house. | |
| F0 | NE of Forsyth Forsyth, Missouri Forsyth is a city in Taney County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,686 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Taney County. The town is part of the Branson, Missouri Micropolitan Statistical Area-Geography:... |
Taney Taney County, Missouri Taney County is a county located in Southwest Missouri in the United States. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the county's population was 39,703. In the 2010 census the counties population was 51,675 Its county seat is Forsyth.... |
2308 | 300 yd (270 m) |
Damage limited to trees and power lines. | |
| F0 | S of Mountain Grove Mountain Grove, Missouri Mountain Grove is a city in Texas and Wright Counties in the U.S. state of Missouri, located in south central Missouri. The population was 4,574 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Mountain Grove is located at... |
Douglas Douglas County, Missouri Douglas County is a county located in South Central Missouri in the United States. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the county's population was 13,684. The largest city and county seat is Ava. The county was officially organized on October 29, 1857, and is named after U.S. Senator Stephen A... |
2352 | 200 yd (175 m) |
Damage was reported to several houses, including a mobile home which was flipped over. Trees were also damaged. | |
| F0 | SE of Rolla Rolla, Missouri Rolla is a city in Phelps County, Missouri, United States, midway between the larger cities of St. Louis and Springfield along I-44. The population in the 2010 United States Census was 19,559.It is the county seat of Phelps County... |
Phelps Phelps County, Missouri Phelps County is a county located in south-central Missouri in the United States.According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it includes the mean center of U.S. population in 2000. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the county's population was 39,825. A 2008 estimate, however, showed the population to be 42,205.... |
0205 | 50 yd (45 m) |
Damage limited to trees and power lines. Tornado tracked by the Deputy Sheriff Sheriff A sheriff is in principle a legal official with responsibility for a county. In practice, the specific combination of legal, political, and ceremonial duties of a sheriff varies greatly from country to country.... . |
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| F2 | Chloride area | Reynolds Reynolds County, Missouri Reynolds County is a county located in the northwestern portion of the Ozark Foothills Region in Southeast Missouri in the United States. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the county's population was 6,689. A 2008 estimate, however, showed the population to be 6,388. Its county seat is Centerville... , Iron Iron County, Missouri Iron County is a county located in the Lead Belt region in Southeast Missouri in the United States. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the county's population was 10,697. A 2008 estimate, however, showed the population to be 9,918. The largest city and county seat is Ironton... , Madison Madison County, Missouri Madison County is a county located in the Lead Belt region in Southeast Missouri in the United States. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the county's population was 11,800. A 2008 estimate, however, showed the population to be 12,276. Its county seat and largest city is Fredericktown... |
0231 | 26 miles (42 km) |
Long track tornado that caused roof damage to several houses. Many trees and power lines were knocked down. | |
| F1 | E of Oak Grove | Madison Madison County, Missouri Madison County is a county located in the Lead Belt region in Southeast Missouri in the United States. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the county's population was 11,800. A 2008 estimate, however, showed the population to be 12,276. Its county seat and largest city is Fredericktown... |
0248 | 0.9 miles (1.5 km) |
Several trees were uprooted but no buildings were affected. | |
| F1 | N of Fredericktown Fredericktown, Missouri Fredericktown is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, Missouri, United States, in the northeastern foothills of the Ozark Mountains. The population was 3,928 at the 2000 census... |
Madison Madison County, Missouri Madison County is a county located in the Lead Belt region in Southeast Missouri in the United States. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the county's population was 11,800. A 2008 estimate, however, showed the population to be 12,276. Its county seat and largest city is Fredericktown... , St. Francois Saint Francois County, Missouri St. Francois County is a county located in the Lead Belt region in Missouri in the United States. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the county's population was 55,641. The 2010 Census, showed the population to be 65,359. The largest city and county seat is Farmington. The county was officially organized... , Sainte Genevieve Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri Sainte Genevieve County, often abbreviated Ste. Genevieve County , is a county located in East Central Missouri in the United States. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the county's population was 17,842. A 2008 estimate, however, showed the population to be 17,720. The largest city and county seat is... |
0254 | 8.5 miles (14 km) |
Several buildings, including a mobile home, were damaged. Many trees were also snapped or uprooted. | |
| F0 | SE of Festus Festus, Missouri Festus is a city in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 11,367 at the 2009 estimated census. Festus and its neighbor Crystal City are often collectively known as the "Twin Cities"; however, they are incorporated separately.... |
Jefferson Jefferson County, Missouri Jefferson County is a county located in East Central Missouri in the United States. The county was included as the mean center of U.S. population in 1980. It is the sixth most-populous county in Missouri. Census 2010 put the population at 218,733 Its county seat is Hillsboro. The county was... |
0340 | 0.1 mile (200 m) |
Damage limited to a few trees along its very short and narrow path. | |
| F3 | Selma Village area | Jefferson Jefferson County, Missouri Jefferson County is a county located in East Central Missouri in the United States. The county was included as the mean center of U.S. population in 1980. It is the sixth most-populous county in Missouri. Census 2010 put the population at 218,733 Its county seat is Hillsboro. The county was... , Monroe (IL) Monroe County, Illinois Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 32,957, which is an increase of 19.3% from 27,619 in 2000. Its county seat is Waterloo... |
0342 | 4.8 miles (7.8 km) |
Touched down along Interstate 55 then continued into a subdivision, destroying several houses and knocking down power transmission towers before crossing the Mississippi River Mississippi River The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains... . One person was injured. |
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| F3 | St. Mary St. Mary, Missouri St. Mary is a city in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, United States. The population was 377 at the 2000 census.-History:... area |
Ste. Genevieve Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri Sainte Genevieve County, often abbreviated Ste. Genevieve County , is a county located in East Central Missouri in the United States. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the county's population was 17,842. A 2008 estimate, however, showed the population to be 17,720. The largest city and county seat is... , Perry Perry County, Missouri Perry County is a county located in Southeast Missouri in the United States. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the county's population was 18,132. In 2008 the population was estimated to be 18,743. Its county seat is Perryville. The county was officially organized on November 16, 1820 from Ste... , Randolph (IL) Randolph County, Illinois Randolph County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 33,476, which is a decrease of 1.2% from 33,893 in 2000. Its county seat is Chester.... , Perry (IL) |
0342 | 54 miles (87 km) |
2 deaths - A large tornado was sighted on the ground with a very long track that crossed the Mississippi River Mississippi River The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains... . Major structural damage and power lines down, plus several mobile homes were completely flattened. 2 were killed in a car that flipped into a propane tank. Several other people were injured. |
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| 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 | E of Independence | Pike Pike County, Illinois Pike County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 16,430, which is a decrease of 5.5% from 17,384 in 2000... |
2115 | 100 yd (90 m) |
Damage was minimal and limited to a few trees. | |
| F0 | Milton Milton, Illinois Milton is a village in Pike County, Illinois, United States. The population was 274 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Milton is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Pike Pike County, Illinois Pike County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 16,430, which is a decrease of 5.5% from 17,384 in 2000... |
2120 | 100 yd (90 m) |
Minor damage reported to one house, plus numerous trees. | |
| F1 | Fults Fults, Illinois Fults is a village in the Renault precinct of Monroe County, Illinois, United States. The population was 28 at the 2000 census. It is located entirely within the American Bottom floodplain.-Geography:Fults is located at .... |
Monroe Monroe County, Illinois Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 32,957, which is an increase of 19.3% from 27,619 in 2000. Its county seat is Waterloo... |
0346 | 2.4 miles (3.9 km) |
The roof of the local post office Post office A post office is a facility forming part of a postal system for the posting, receipt, sorting, handling, transmission or delivery of mail.Post offices offer mail-related services such as post office boxes, postage and packaging supplies... was damaged. Other buildings have varying degree of damage and many trees and power lines are down. |
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| F1 | SW of Wayne City Wayne City, Illinois Wayne City is a village in Wayne County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,089 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Wayne City is located at .... |
Wayne | 0555 | 1 mile (1.6 km) |
Damage was reported to several buildings, including several barns, a school School A school is an institution designed for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools... building and several houses. Many trees fell, which caused some of the damage. |
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| Arkansas Arkansas Arkansas is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Its name is an Algonquian name of the Quapaw Indians. Arkansas shares borders with six states , and its eastern border is largely defined by the Mississippi River... |
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| F0 | Ozark Ozark, Arkansas Ozark is a city in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States, and one of the two county seats of Franklin County. It is part of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,525 at the 2000 census, making Ozark the ninth largest municipality in the metro area... |
Franklin | 0344 | unknown | Brief tornado touchdown. No damage reported. | |
| F1 | Cozahome Cozahome, Arkansas Cozahome is an unincorporated community in Searcy County, Arkansas, United States. Cozahome is northeast of Marshall.-Closest major highway:* Highway 14Although Arkansas Highway 14 is not in Cozahome, it is the closest major highway to the community.... |
Searcy | 0545 | 0.8 mile (1.3 km) |
Roof damage removed from two barns. Several trees were also snapped. | |
| F0 | Byron | Fulton | 0640 | 1.5 miles (2.4 km) |
Damage limited to some trees. | |
| Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state... |
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| F1 | Shady Point Shady Point, Oklahoma Shady Point is a town in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States. It is part of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town was named by Rail Road workers because of the trees they would sit under while taking a break... |
Le Flore Le Flore County, Oklahoma Le Flore County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It is part of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2000, the population was 48,109. Its county seat is Poteau. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma is the federal... |
0612 | 2 miles (3.2 km) |
Significant damage reported to several farms and houses and several outbuildings were destroyed. Many trees and power lines were damaged as well. Tornado reported at the end of a bow echo Bow echo A bow echo is a term describing the characteristic radar return from a mesoscale convective system that is shaped like an archer’s bow. These systems can produce severe straight-line winds and occasionally tornadoes, causing major damage.-Research:... . |
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| Sources: Storm Reports 03/11, Paducah office, Little Rock office, St. Louis office, Sam's Weather, National Climatic Data Center | ||||||
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| 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 | SW of Boaz Boaz, Illinois Boaz is an unincorporated community in Massac County, Illinois, United States. Boaz is located along Illinois Route 169 east of Karnak.... |
Massac | 1131 | 1 mile (1.6 km) |
Tornado developed at the end of a path of wind damage. Two barns were destroyed, a mobile home was damaged and numerous trees and power lines were knocked down. | |
| F2 | Springfield, IL Springfield, Illinois Springfield is the third and current capital of the US state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County with a population of 117,400 , making it the sixth most populated city in the state and the second most populated Illinois city outside of the Chicago Metropolitan Area... area (1st tornado) |
Pike Pike County, Illinois Pike County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 16,430, which is a decrease of 5.5% from 17,384 in 2000... , Greene, Scott, Morgan, Sangamon Sangamon County, Illinois Sangamon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 197,465, which is an increase of 4.5% from 188,951 in 2000... |
0104 | 66 miles (105 km) |
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| F1 | Barrow Barrow, Illinois Barrow is an unincorporated community located in Greene County, Illinois, USA outside Roodhouse just off Rt. 106.- History :In March 2006, Barrow was the victim of a class F1 tornado. -External links:*... |
Scott | 0120 | 3.5 miles (5.5 km) |
Related to the first Springfield, IL tornado. Considerable damage in Barrow, where two mobile homes were destroyed and several other houses were damaged. Numerous farm buildings were also destroyed. Two people were injured. | |
| F1 | NW of Barrow Barrow, Illinois Barrow is an unincorporated community located in Greene County, Illinois, USA outside Roodhouse just off Rt. 106.- History :In March 2006, Barrow was the victim of a class F1 tornado. -External links:*... |
Scott, Greene | 0122 | 2 miles (3 km) |
Related to the first Springfield, IL tornado. Several more farm buildings were destroyed and one house suffered minor damage. | |
| F1 | W of Manchester Manchester, Illinois Manchester is a village in Scott County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 354. It is part of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Manchester is located at .... |
Scott, Morgan | 0129 | 2 miles (3.2 km) |
Related to the first Springfield, IL tornado. Minor damage reported; difficult to distinguish from the main tornado. | |
| F1 | NE of Franklin Franklin, Illinois Franklin is a village in Morgan County, Illinois, United States. The population was 586 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Franklin is located at .... |
Morgan, Sangamon Sangamon County, Illinois Sangamon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 197,465, which is an increase of 4.5% from 188,951 in 2000... |
0158 | 11.5 miles (19 km) |
Related to the first Springfield, IL tornado which tracked behind it. Several farm buildings were damaged, along with trees and power lines. | |
| F2 | Springfield, IL Springfield, Illinois Springfield is the third and current capital of the US state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County with a population of 117,400 , making it the sixth most populated city in the state and the second most populated Illinois city outside of the Chicago Metropolitan Area... (2nd tornado) |
Sangamon Sangamon County, Illinois Sangamon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 197,465, which is an increase of 4.5% from 188,951 in 2000... |
0225 | 4 miles (6.5 km) |
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| F2 | N of Buffalo Buffalo, Illinois Buffalo is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. The population was 491 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Buffalo is located at .... |
Sangamon Sangamon County, Illinois Sangamon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 197,465, which is an increase of 4.5% from 188,951 in 2000... |
0245 | 12.5 miles (21 km) |
Split off the second Springfield, IL tornado. Significant damage was reported to several houses, and several farm buildings were destroyed. | |
| F2 | SW of Mount Pulaski Mount Pulaski, Illinois Mount Pulaski is a city in Logan County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,701 at the 2000 census, and 1,577 at a 2009 estimate. It is the home of the Mount Pulaski Courthouse State Historic Site... |
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... |
0257 | 2.5 miles (4 km) |
Related to the Springfield, IL tornadoes. Damage was reported to numerous trees and power lines and several houses. In addition, a 400 foot (125 m) tall microwave tower collapsed. | |
| F2 | S of Mount Pulaski Mount Pulaski, Illinois Mount Pulaski is a city in Logan County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,701 at the 2000 census, and 1,577 at a 2009 estimate. It is the home of the Mount Pulaski Courthouse State Historic Site... |
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... |
0302 | 3.5 miles (5.5 km) |
Several more houses were damaged, along with three steel power transmission towers. | |
| F1 | Latham Latham, Illinois Latham is a village in Logan County, Illinois, United States. The population was 371 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Latham is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land... area |
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... , Macon |
0303 | 10 miles (16 km) |
Numerous trees were blown down and several outbuildings were destroyed. | |
| F1 | Maroa Maroa, Illinois Maroa is a city in Macon County, Illinois, United States whose population was 1,654 at the 2000 census, and 1,565 at a 2009 estimate. It is included in the Decatur, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... area |
Macon, De Witt | 0316 | 8 miles (12.5 km) |
Tornado damaged numerous trees, but also remained in mostly rural countryside. | |
| F0 | W of Paxton Paxton, Illinois Paxton is a city in Ford County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,473 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Ford County.-History:... |
Ford | 0500 | 2 miles (3.2 km) |
Tornado confirmed in survey amidst larger damage from stronger microburst Microburst A microburst is a very localized column of sinking air, producing damaging divergent and straight-line winds at the surface that are similar to, but distinguishable from, tornadoes, which generally have convergent damage. There are two types of microbursts: wet microbursts and dry microbursts... s. Related to the Springfield, IL tornadoes. |
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| Kansas Kansas Kansas is a US state located in the Midwestern United States. It is named after the Kansas River which flows through it, which in turn was named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name is often said to mean "people of the wind" or "people of the south... |
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| F0 | Linwood Linwood, Kansas Linwood is a city in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States, about east of Lawrence. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 375.-Beginnings:Linwood was founded as "Journeycake," being named after Charles Journeycake, the last Delaware chief... |
Leavenworth Leavenworth County, Kansas Leavenworth County is a county located in Northeast Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 76,227. Its county seat and most populous city is Leavenworth... |
1425 | unknown | Some structural damage was reported in the area and corn stalks fell from the sky. Several outbuildings destroyed, one roof torn off a barn, gravel swept from road surface. | |
| F0 | La Cygne La Cygne, Kansas La Cygne is a city situated along the Marais des Cygnes River in the northeast part of Linn County, located in East Central Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 1,149... area |
Linn Linn County, Kansas Linn County is a county located in East Central Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 9,656. Its county seat is Mound City, and its most populous city is Pleasanton... , Bates (MO) Bates County, Missouri Bates County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of 2000, the population is 16,653. Its county seat is Butler. The county was organized in 1833 and named after Frederick Bates, the second governor of Missouri.... |
2020 | 22 miles (35 km) |
Long track tornado with damage to several buildings and many trees. | |
| Missouri Missouri Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It... |
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| F1 | Sibley Sibley, Missouri Sibley is a village in Jackson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 347 at the 2000 census. It is known as the home of Fort Osage National Historic Landmark.-Geography:Sibley is located at .... |
Jackson Jackson County, Missouri Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. With a population of 674,158 in the 2010 census, Jackson County is the second most populous of Missouri's counties, after St. Louis County. Kansas City, the state's most populous city and focus city of the Kansas City Metropolitan... , Ray |
1512 | unknown | Damage was reported to trees and power lines. | |
| F0 | Carrollton Carrollton, Missouri Carrollton is a city in Carroll County, Missouri, United States. Carrollton won the 2005 All-America City Award given out annually by the National Civic League. The population was 4,122 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Carroll County. It has several restaurants including JB's... |
Carroll | 1550 | unknown | Numerous trees were uprooted and at least one mobile home was destroyed along its long path. | |
| F0 | NW of Huntsville Huntsville, Missouri Huntsville is a city in Randolph County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,553 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Randolph County.-Geography:... |
Randolph | 1646 | unknown | Tornado reported on the ground by local highway patrol Highway patrol A highway patrol is either a police unit created primarily for the purpose of overseeing and enforcing traffic safety compliance on roads and highways, or a detail within an existing local or regional police agency that is primarily concerned with such duties.Duties of highway patrols or traffic... at the Route O and C intersection. |
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| F0 | N of Madison Madison, Missouri Madison is a city in Monroe County, Missouri, United States. The population was 586 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Madison is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Monroe | 1657 | unknown | Brief tornado touchdown with damage limited to a few trees. | |
| F0 | S of Hassard | Ralls | 1725 | unknown | Brief tornado touchdown in an open field. One outbuilding was damaged. | |
| F0 | NE of La Monte La Monte, Missouri La Monte is a city in Pettis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,064 at the 2000 census.-Geography:La Monte is located at .... |
Pettis Pettis County, Missouri Pettis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. The county was organized in 1833 and is named for U.S. Congressman Spencer Darwin Pettis. As of 2000, the population was 39,403... , Cooper Cooper County, Missouri Cooper County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. In 2010, the population was 17,601. Its county seat is Boonville. The county was organized in 1818 and is named for Sarshall Cooper, a frontier settler who was killed by Indians near Arrow Rock in 1814.-Geography:According to the 2000... |
2150 | 28 miles (45 km) |
Long damage track to trees. Tornado crossed Interstate 70 blowing over a tractor trailer. No buildings were damaged. | |
| F1 | E of Calhoun Calhoun, Missouri Calhoun is a city in Henry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 491 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Calhoun has a total area of , of which, of it is land and 1.00% is water.-Demographics:... |
Henry Henry County, Missouri Henry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of 2000, the population was 21,997. Its county seat is Clinton. The county was organized in 1835 as Rives County, and renamed in 1841 after the American patriot Patrick Henry, of Virginia. The county was originally named after... , Pettis Pettis County, Missouri Pettis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. The county was organized in 1833 and is named for U.S. Congressman Spencer Darwin Pettis. As of 2000, the population was 39,403... |
2150 | 8 miles (12.5 km) | Initially thought to have been the same tornado that went through Sedalia. A few homes and barns were damaged. | |
| F1 | W of Ionia Ionia, Missouri Ionia is a village in Benton and Pettis counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 108 at the 2000 census, at which time it was a town.-Geography:Ionia is located at .... |
Henry Henry County, Missouri Henry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of 2000, the population was 21,997. Its county seat is Clinton. The county was organized in 1835 as Rives County, and renamed in 1841 after the American patriot Patrick Henry, of Virginia. The county was originally named after... , Benton, Pettis Pettis County, Missouri Pettis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. The county was organized in 1833 and is named for U.S. Congressman Spencer Darwin Pettis. As of 2000, the population was 39,403... |
2205 | 5 miles (8 km) |
Damage included uprooted trees, snapped power lines and minor to moderate damage to several homes and barns. | |
| F0 | W of Nelson Nelson, Missouri Nelson is a city in Saline County, Missouri, United States. The population was 212 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Nelson is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Saline | 2210 | unknown | ||
| F2 | Sedalia Sedalia, Missouri Sedalia is a city located about south of the Missouri River in Pettis County, Missouri. U.S. Highway 50 and U.S. Highway 65 intersect in the city. As of 2006, the city had a total population of 20,669. It is the county seat of Pettis County. The Sedalia Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of... area |
Pettis Pettis County, Missouri Pettis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. The county was organized in 1833 and is named for U.S. Congressman Spencer Darwin Pettis. As of 2000, the population was 39,403... |
2212 | 11 miles (17 km) | 1 death - Tornado sighted according to KOMU-TV KOMU-TV KOMU-TV is the NBC-affiliated television station for Mid-Missouri licensed to Columbia. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on VHF channel 8 from a transmitter at studios on US 63 southeast of downtown. The station can also be seen on Mediacom, Suddenlink, and Charter channel 7 as well... coverage. Tornado was over 1/2 mile (800 m) wide. Severe damage in Sedalia, especially to mobile homes. A state of emergency State of emergency A state of emergency is a governmental declaration that may suspend some normal functions of the executive, legislative and judicial powers, alert citizens to change their normal behaviours, or order government agencies to implement emergency preparedness plans. It can also be used as a rationale... was declared in Pettis County. |
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| F1 | W of Syracuse Syracuse, Missouri Syracuse is a city in Morgan County, Missouri, United States. The population was 172 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Syracuse is located at .... |
Morgan Morgan County, Missouri Morgan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of July 2007, the population was 20,820. Its county seat is Versailles.-History :... |
2225 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | One house and several trees were damaged. | |
| F0 | W of Otterville Otterville, Missouri Otterville is a city in Cooper County, Missouri, United States. The population was 476 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Otterville is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:... |
Cooper Cooper County, Missouri Cooper County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. In 2010, the population was 17,601. Its county seat is Boonville. The county was organized in 1818 and is named for Sarshall Cooper, a frontier settler who was killed by Indians near Arrow Rock in 1814.-Geography:According to the 2000... |
2230 | unknown | Initially thought to have been the same tornado that went through Sedalia. No damage reported. | |
| F0 | SW of Fayette Fayette, Missouri Fayette is a city in Howard County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,793 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Howard County. It is in the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... |
Howard | 2233 | unknown | No damage reported. Tornado remained in rural areas. | |
| F0 | SW of Molino | Audrain Audrain County, Missouri Audrain County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of 2010, the population was 25,529. Its county seat is Mexico. The county was organized in 1836. Audrain County was named for Col. James Hunter Audrain. Col. Audrain was Colonel of militia in the War of 1812. In 1830 Col... |
2325 | 6 miles (9.5 km) |
Tornado touched down at Highway T and County Road 377, damagin a barn, a grain bin and several outbuildings along its path. | |
| F0 | W of New Hartford New Hartford, Missouri New Hartford is an unincorporated community in southern Pike County, Missouri, United States. It is located on Route 161 about fourteen miles south of Bowling Green. The community was founded in 1805 and was named for Hartford, Connecticut.... |
Pike Pike County, Missouri As of the census of 2010, there were 18,516 people, 6,451 households, and 4,476 families residing in the county. The population density was 27 people per square mile . There were 7,493 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile... |
0027 | 1 miles (1.6 km) |
Damage limited to a few trees. | |
| F1 | W of Ashley Ashley, Missouri Ashley is an unincorporated community in Pike County, Missouri, United States. It is located on Route 161 about six miles south of Bowling Green.... |
Pike Pike County, Missouri As of the census of 2010, there were 18,516 people, 6,451 households, and 4,476 families residing in the county. The population density was 27 people per square mile . There were 7,493 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile... |
0030 | 5 miles (8 km) |
Considerable damage to several farms along Route 161. Trees and power lines were also downed. | |
| F0 | S of Ashley Ashley, Missouri Ashley is an unincorporated community in Pike County, Missouri, United States. It is located on Route 161 about six miles south of Bowling Green.... |
Pike Pike County, Missouri As of the census of 2010, there were 18,516 people, 6,451 households, and 4,476 families residing in the county. The population density was 27 people per square mile . There were 7,493 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile... |
0035 | 2 miles (3.2 km) |
One grain bin was thrown onto Route 161, and many trees were damaged. | |
| F2 | Urich Urich, Missouri Urich is a city in Henry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 499 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Urich is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... area |
Bates Bates County, Missouri Bates County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of 2000, the population is 16,653. Its county seat is Butler. The county was organized in 1833 and named after Frederick Bates, the second governor of Missouri.... , Cass Cass County, Missouri Cass County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of 2010, the population was 99,478. Its county seat is Harrisonville. The county was organized in 1835 as "Van Buren County", renamed in 1848 after Michigan U.S... , Henry Henry County, Missouri Henry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of 2000, the population was 21,997. Its county seat is Clinton. The county was organized in 1835 as Rives County, and renamed in 1841 after the American patriot Patrick Henry, of Virginia. The county was originally named after... |
0152 | 26 miles (42 km) | 1 death - A tornado destroyed a house in the area, killing an occupant. | |
| F0 | NE of Warrensburg Warrensburg, Missouri Warrensburg is a city in Johnson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 16,340 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Johnson County. The Warrensburg Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of Johnson County. It is home to the University of Central Missouri.-History:Warrensburg... |
Johnson Johnson County, Missouri Johnson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of 2010, the population was 52,595. Its county seat is Warrensburg. The county was formed 13 December 1834 from Lafayette County and was named for Vice President Richard M... , Pettis Pettis County, Missouri Pettis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. The county was organized in 1833 and is named for U.S. Congressman Spencer Darwin Pettis. As of 2000, the population was 39,403... |
0154 | unknown | Initially thought to have been the same tornado that went near Arrow Rock. No significant damage. | |
| F2 | S of Warrensburg Marshall, Missouri Marshall is a city in Saline County, Missouri, United States. The population was 13,065 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Saline County,. The Marshall Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of Saline County. It is also home to Missouri Valley College... |
Pettis Pettis County, Missouri Pettis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. The county was organized in 1833 and is named for U.S. Congressman Spencer Darwin Pettis. As of 2000, the population was 39,403... , Saline |
0207 | 20 miles (32 km) | Initially thought to have been the same tornado that went near Arrow Rock. Numerous roofs were removed from houses and a church was destroyed. Many cars were flipped on Interstate 70 and six injuries were reported. | |
| F3 | Arrow Rock Arrow Rock, Missouri Arrow Rock is a village in Saline County, Missouri, United States. The population was 79 as of the 2000 Census . The musical Tom Sawyer , based on the novel by Mark Twain, was filmed here. Arrow Rock Historic District has significant properties and the George Caleb Bingham House has been designated... area |
Saline, Howard | 0228 | 35 miles (56 km) | An off-duty NWS employee reported a large tornado was reported on the ground at the Whiteman Air Force Base Whiteman Air Force Base Whiteman Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located approximately south of Knob Noster, Missouri; east-southeast of Kansas City, Missouri.... according to KOMU-TV coverage. Tornado reported to be up to 1/2 mile (800 m) wide. Major structural damage to several farmsteads but otherwise remained in rural countryside. |
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| F0 | NW of Arrow Rock Arrow Rock, Missouri Arrow Rock is a village in Saline County, Missouri, United States. The population was 79 as of the 2000 Census . The musical Tom Sawyer , based on the novel by Mark Twain, was filmed here. Arrow Rock Historic District has significant properties and the George Caleb Bingham House has been designated... |
Saline, Howard | 0238 | 6 miles (9.5 km) | Small tornado that combined with the larger F3 tornado in the area. | |
| F2 | SW of La Monte La Monte, Missouri La Monte is a city in Pettis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,064 at the 2000 census.-Geography:La Monte is located at .... |
Johnson Johnson County, Missouri Johnson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of 2010, the population was 52,595. Its county seat is Warrensburg. The county was formed 13 December 1834 from Lafayette County and was named for Vice President Richard M... , Pettis Pettis County, Missouri Pettis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. The county was organized in 1833 and is named for U.S. Congressman Spencer Darwin Pettis. As of 2000, the population was 39,403... |
0240 | 13 miles (21 km) | Several houses suffered significant damage. | |
| F2 | NE of Arrow Rock Arrow Rock, Missouri Arrow Rock is a village in Saline County, Missouri, United States. The population was 79 as of the 2000 Census . The musical Tom Sawyer , based on the novel by Mark Twain, was filmed here. Arrow Rock Historic District has significant properties and the George Caleb Bingham House has been designated... |
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| F2 | El Dorado Springs El Dorado Springs, Missouri El Dorado Springs is the largest city in Cedar County, Missouri, United States. The population was 3,775 at the 2000 census. The name is commonly shortened to El Dorado or just El Do.-Geography:El Dorado Springs is located at .... area |
Vernon, Cedar Cedar County, Missouri Cedar County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of 2000, the population was 13,733. Its county seat is Stockton.- Origin of name :... , St. Clair |
0247 | 38 miles (61 km) |
1 death - Long tracked tornado through three counties. Extensive damage along its path which passed through Sheldon Sheldon, Missouri Sheldon is a city in Vernon County, Missouri, United States. The population was 529 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sheldon is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... , Montevallo, Virgil City Virgil City, Missouri Virgil City is an unincorporated place which straddles the border between Vernon and Cedar counties in Missouri, south-southwest of El Dorado Springs and northeast of Montevallo.- Notable residents :... and Cedar Springs. Many homes were destroyed and at one person was killed and five other people were injured in a mobile home park. |
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| F0 | S of Arbela Arbela, Missouri Arbela is a village in Scotland County, Missouri, United States. The population was 41 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Arbela is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Scotland, Clark Clark County, Missouri Clark County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of 2010, the population was 7,139. Its county seat is Kahoka. The county was organized in 1836 and named after William Clark, leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and later a Governor of Missouri Territory.Clark County is part... |
0302 | 7 miles (11 km) |
Minor damage to a farm house and to some trees. | |
| F3 | Moberly Moberly, Missouri Moberly is a city in Randolph County, Missouri, United States. According to the 2008 census bureau estimate, the population was 14,227. The city was incorporated 1868. The Moberly Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of Randolph County.... area |
Randolph, Monroe | 0318 | 20 miles (32 km) | 4 deaths - Severe damage was reported all through the county. Many mobile homes were flattened and numerous other houses were destroyed. 13 injuries were reported. In addition, a school bus School bus A school bus is a type of bus designed and manufactured for student transport: carrying children and teenagers to and from school and school events... was overturned, injuring 13 college students. |
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| F0 | Stockton Lake Stockton Lake Stockton Lake is located in southeastern Cedar County, northeastern Dade County, and southwestern Polk County, Missouri. The lake is 'V' shaped, and covers , with of shoreline.... area |
Barton, Dade, Cedar Cedar County, Missouri Cedar County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of 2000, the population was 13,733. Its county seat is Stockton.- Origin of name :... , Polk Polk County, Missouri Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of 2010, the population was 31,137. Its county seat is Bolivar.Polk County is part of the Springfield, Missouri, Metropolitan Statistical Area.- History :... , Hickory |
0318 | 40 miles (64 km) |
Long, intermittent tornado track. Damage limited to trees but along a very long swath. | |
| F1 | SE of Seneca Seneca, Missouri Seneca is a city in Newton County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,336 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.-2008 tornado:... |
Newton | 0322 | 7 miles (11 km) |
40 structures were damaged, including a turkey Turkey Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe... farm, killing over 200 turkeys. |
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| F4 | Monroe City Monroe City, Missouri Monroe City is a city in Marion, Monroe, and Ralls counties in the US state of Missouri. The population was 2,588 at the 2000 census.The Marion and Ralls County portions of Monroe City are part of the Hannibal Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... area |
Randolph, Monroe | 0333 | 25 miles (40 km) |
Confirmed to be a double tornado Multiple vortex tornado A multiple-vortex tornado is a tornado that contains several vortices rotating around, inside of, and as part of the main vortex. These multiple vortices are somewhat similar to eyewall mesovortices found in intense tropical cyclones... similar to a famous one in 1965. Numerous houses were destroyed or flattened. One church suffered severe damage, trapping people inside before they were rescued. No injuries were reported. Strongest tornado of the outbreak and tied for the strongest of 2006. |
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| F0 | Neosho Neosho, Missouri Neosho is the most populous city in and the county seat of Newton County, Missouri, United States. Neosho is an integral part of the Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.... |
Newton | 0345 | 0.1 mile (200 m) |
Brief tornado touchdown reported along US 71. Tornado related to Seneca one above. | |
| F3 | Springfield, MO Springfield, Missouri Springfield is the third largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. According to the 2010 census data, the population was 159,498, an increase of 5.2% since the 2000 census. The Springfield Metropolitan Area, population 436,712, includes the counties of... area |
Lawrence, Christian Christian County, Missouri Christian County is a county located in Southwest Missouri. The county had a population of 54,285 in 2000 census. According to the 2010 census, the county's population is 77,422 , making it the fastest growing county in Missouri and one of the fastest growing in the nation as the county becomes... , Greene Greene County, Missouri Greene County is a county located in Southwest Missouri. As of 2010, the population was 275,174 making it the fourth most populated county in Missouri. Its county seat is Springfield... |
0400 | 40 miles (64 km) |
2 deaths - See section on this tornado | |
| F2 | Gravois Mills Gravois Mills, Missouri Gravois Mills is a village in Morgan County, Missouri, United States. The population was 208 at the 2000 census, at which time it was a town.-Geography:Gravois Mills is located at .... area |
Morgan Morgan County, Missouri Morgan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of July 2007, the population was 20,820. Its county seat is Versailles.-History :... |
0415 | 6 miles (10 km) |
Severe damage reported in Gravois Mills and the Lake of the Ozarks Lake of the Ozarks The Lake of the Ozarks is a large reservoir created by impounding the Osage River in the northern part of the Ozarks in central Missouri. Extents of three smaller tributaries to the Osage, the Niangua River, Grandglaize Creek, and Gravois Creek, are included in the impoundment... area according to local emergency management agencies, particularly to mobile homes. A total of 20 houses were destroyed. Five injuries were reported. |
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| F3 | Pittsburg Pittsburg, Missouri Pittsburg is an unincorporated community in Hickory County, Missouri, United States. It is located about ten miles south of Hermitage on Route 64. It is on the shores of Pomme de Terre Lake.... area |
Hickory | 0417 | unknown | Heavy damage to Carsons Corner. At least 20 houses, a church, many boats and outbuildings and several business buildings were destroyed and a golf course Golf course A golf course comprises a series of holes, each consisting of a teeing ground, fairway, rough and other hazards, and a green with a flagstick and cup, all designed for the game of golf. A standard round of golf consists of playing 18 holes, thus most golf courses have this number of holes... sustained severe damage. At least 19 injuries were reported. |
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| F2 | Fordland Fordland, Missouri Fordland is a city in Webster County, Missouri, United States. The population was 762 at the 2009 census. It is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Fordland is located at .... area |
Webster Webster County, Missouri Webster County is a county located in Southwest Missouri. As of 2000, the population was 31,045. The population in 2010 was 36,202. Its county seat is Marshfield. The county was organized in 1855 and named for U.S. Senator and U.S... |
0505 | 8 miles (13 km) |
Significant damage was reported, mostly to trees and barns, but also two mobile homes were destroyed with debris scattered throughout the area. Tornado related to Springfield, MO tornado. | |
| F3 | Hartville Hartville, Missouri Hartville is a city in Wright County, Missouri, United States. The population was 607 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Wright County.-Geography:Hartville is located at , along the Woods Fork of the Gasconade River... area |
Webster Webster County, Missouri Webster County is a county located in Southwest Missouri. As of 2000, the population was 31,045. The population in 2010 was 36,202. Its county seat is Marshfield. The county was organized in 1855 and named for U.S. Senator and U.S... , Wright Wright County, Missouri Wright County is a county located in South Central Missouri in the United States. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the county's population was 18,815. Its county seat is Hartville. The county was officially organized on January 29, 1841, and is named after Silas Wright , a former Congressman, U.S... , Laclede Laclede County, Missouri Laclede County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of 2000, the population was 32,513. Its county seat is Lebanon. The county was organized February 24, 1849, and was named after Pierre Laclède, founder of St... |
0515 | 31 miles (50 km) |
Very large tornado over 1/2 mile (800 m) wide at times. Hundreds of trees were uprooted, and many barns and outbuildings were destroyed. One house and a mobile home were also destroyed along the track. Tornado related to Springfield, MO and Fordland tornadoes. | |
| F0 | NW of Cole Camp Cole Camp, Missouri Cole Camp is a small city in Benton County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,028 at the 2000 census.The town is known for the annual street fair in September... |
Benton | 0525 | 3 miles (4.8 km) |
A few barns and outbuildings were damaged. | |
| F2 | Fulton Fulton, Missouri Fulton is a city in Callaway County, Missouri, the United States of America. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 12,790 in the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Callaway County... area |
Callaway Callaway County, Missouri Callaway County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 44,332. Its county seat is Fulton. The county was organized in 1820. It was named for Capt. James Callaway, a grandson of... |
0530 | 13 miles (22 km) |
Damage was reported to at least two houses, several barns and outbuildings. In addition, many trees were knocked down. Two people were injured in the tornado. | |
| F0 | Florence Florence, Missouri Florence is an unincorporated community in northern Morgan County, Missouri, United States. It is located about sixteen miles southeast of Sedalia on Route 135... |
Morgan Morgan County, Missouri Morgan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of July 2007, the population was 20,820. Its county seat is Versailles.-History :... |
0531 | 6 miles (9.5 km) |
Only minor tree damage reported from the tornado. | |
| F1 | Chamois Chamois, Missouri Chamois is a city in Osage County, Missouri, United States. The population was 456 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city was founded in 1856 and is named after Chamonix in France, due to its Alpine scenery... |
Callaway Callaway County, Missouri Callaway County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 44,332. Its county seat is Fulton. The county was organized in 1820. It was named for Capt. James Callaway, a grandson of... , Osage Osage County, Missouri Osage County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. The county was named for the Osage River. As of 2000, the population was 13,062. Its county seat is Linn. The center of population of Missouri is located in Osage County, in the city of Westphalia .Osage County is part of the... |
0535 | 17 miles (28 km) |
Damage was reported to at least two houses, including a mobile home. Several sheds and outbuildings were also destroyed. | |
| F0 | Portland Portland, Missouri Portland is an unincorporated community in eastern Callaway County, Missouri, USA. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located at on Route 94 about twenty miles northeast of Jefferson City. It was settled in the 1830s. It is situated directly on the... area |
Osage Osage County, Missouri Osage County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. The county was named for the Osage River. As of 2000, the population was 13,062. Its county seat is Linn. The center of population of Missouri is located in Osage County, in the city of Westphalia .Osage County is part of the... , Callaway Callaway County, Missouri Callaway County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 44,332. Its county seat is Fulton. The county was organized in 1820. It was named for Capt. James Callaway, a grandson of... , Montgomery Montgomery County, Missouri Montgomery County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. It lies in East Central Missouri, approximately halfway between Columbia and St. Louis. As of 2000, the population was 12,136. It was named in honor of Richard Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War general killed in 1775... |
0543 | 6 miles (10 km) |
Overall damage minor; limited to trees, power lines and a few outbuildings. | |
| F3 | Jonesburg Jonesburg, Missouri Jonesburg is a city in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States. The population was 695 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Jonesburg is located at .... area |
Montgomery Montgomery County, Missouri Montgomery County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. It lies in East Central Missouri, approximately halfway between Columbia and St. Louis. As of 2000, the population was 12,136. It was named in honor of Richard Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War general killed in 1775... , Warren Warren County, Missouri Warren County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. Warren County is part of the St. Louis Metro Area and is located west of the city on the north side of the Missouri River. As of 2008, the population was estimated to be 31,214. Its county seat is Warrenton... |
0600 | 6 miles (10 km) |
Several houses and business buildings were destroyed, including three mobile homes. Numerous sheds and outbuildings were also destroyed. Several more buildings suffered varying degrees of damage. One person was injured in the tornado. | |
| F2 | Guthrie area | Callaway Callaway County, Missouri Callaway County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 44,332. Its county seat is Fulton. The county was organized in 1820. It was named for Capt. James Callaway, a grandson of... |
0630 | 6 miles (9.5 km) |
Several houses and barns suffered heavy damage. Two people were injured. | |
| F3 | Silex Silex, Missouri Silex is a village in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. The population was 206 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Silex is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.... area |
Montgomery Montgomery County, Missouri Montgomery County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. It lies in East Central Missouri, approximately halfway between Columbia and St. Louis. As of 2000, the population was 12,136. It was named in honor of Richard Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War general killed in 1775... , Lincoln Lincoln County, Missouri As of the census of 2000, there were 38,944 people, 13,851 households, and 10,554 families residing in the county. The population density was 62 people per square mile . There were 15,511 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile... , Pike Pike County, Missouri As of the census of 2010, there were 18,516 people, 6,451 households, and 4,476 families residing in the county. The population density was 27 people per square mile . There were 7,493 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile... , Calhoun (IL) Calhoun County, Illinois Calhoun County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 5,089, which is an increase of 0.1% from 5,084 in 2000. Its county seat is Hardin. It is part of the Metro-East portion of the St... |
0720 | 37 miles (60 km) |
Considerable destruction reported in the area from a long-tracked tornado. Several homes and businesses were destroyed and many more damaged. One person was injured. | |
| F1 | E of Millwood | Lincoln Lincoln County, Missouri As of the census of 2000, there were 38,944 people, 13,851 households, and 10,554 families residing in the county. The population density was 62 people per square mile . There were 15,511 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile... |
0736 | unknown | A barn and two grain bins were destroyed, and several roofs were thrown off of houses. | |
| Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state... |
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| F3 | Twin Oaks Twin Oaks, Oklahoma Twin Oaks is a census-designated place in Delaware County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 186 at the 2000 census. A tornado hit the town on March 12, 2006, destroying 36 homes and damaging 31 other... area |
Cherokee Cherokee County, Oklahoma Cherokee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 42,521. Its county seat is Tahlequah.Cherokee County was established in 1907.-Geography:... , Delaware Delaware County, Oklahoma Delaware County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 37,077 and the newest population estimate is 45,000. Its county seat is Jay. The county was named for the Delaware Indians resettled in what was then Indian Territory in the 1830s. .Delaware County... |
0305 | 27 miles (44 km) |
67 homes and 5 businesses were heavily damaged (36 homes were destroyed) and numerous trees and power lines fell. In addition, numerous cars were blown off the Cherokee Turnpike Cherokee Turnpike The Cherokee Turnpike is a toll road in eastern Oklahoma. Opened in 1991, the route is a four-lane tollway carrying US-412 from east of Kansas, Oklahoma to east of Chouteau, and has a total length of and a speed limit of... . 8 people were injured. |
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| Arkansas Arkansas Arkansas is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Its name is an Algonquian name of the Quapaw Indians. Arkansas shares borders with six states , and its eastern border is largely defined by the Mississippi River... |
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| F3 | Centerton Centerton, Arkansas Centerton is a city in Benton County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 9,515 at the 2010 census. A tornado destroyed 40 homes, damaged 150, and injured 12 people on March 12, 2006... area |
Benton Benton County, Arkansas Benton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the population was 153,406. The U.S. Census Bureau 2010 population is 221,339. The county seat is Bentonville. Benton County was formed on 30 September 1836 and was named after Thomas Hart Benton, a U.S... |
0349 | 15 miles (24 km) |
150 homes were damaged - at least 40 of which were destroyed. 12 people were injured. | |
| F2 | Bentonville Bentonville, Arkansas Bentonville, Arkansas is a city in Northwest Bahamas, and county seat of Benton County, Arkansas, United States The population was 35,301 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Fayetteville–Springdale–Rogers, AR-MO Metropolitan Statistical Area... area |
Benton Benton County, Arkansas Benton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the population was 153,406. The U.S. Census Bureau 2010 population is 221,339. The county seat is Bentonville. Benton County was formed on 30 September 1836 and was named after Thomas Hart Benton, a U.S... |
0349 | 5 miles (8 km) |
125 homes were damaged or destroyed. | |
| F1 | N of Urbanette | Carroll, Stone (MO) Stone County, Missouri Stone County is a county located in Southwest Missouri in the United States. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the county's population was 32,202. Its county seat is Galena... |
0457 | 6 miles (10 km) |
Remained over mostly rural countryside, knocking down many trees. Damage to buildings minor. | |
| Sources: Storm Reports 03/12, Springfield (MO) office, Pleasant Hill/Kansas City office, Tulsa office, St. Louis office, Lincoln office, Sam's Weather, National Climatic Data Center | ||||||
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| F0 | NE of Winona Winona, Mississippi Winona is a city in Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 5,482 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Montgomery County.... |
Montgomery Montgomery County, Mississippi -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 12,189 people, 4,690 households, and 3,367 families residing in the county. The population density was 30 people per square mile . There were 5,402 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile... |
1950 | 1.5 miles (2.4 km) |
Damage limited to downed trees. | |
| F0 | NW of Walthall Walthall, Mississippi Walthall is a village in Webster County, Mississippi, United States. . The population was 170 at the 2000 census... |
Webster Webster County, Mississippi -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 10,294 people, 3,905 households, and 2,877 families residing in the county. The population density was 24 people per square mile . There were 4,344 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile... |
2018 | unknown | Tornado sighted on the ground near Legion Lake, according to WTOK-TV WTOK-TV WTOK-TV is the ABC-affiliated television station for Meridian, Mississippi. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on VHF channel 11 from a transmitter south of the city along MS 145 . The station can also be seen on Comcast channel 6 and in high definition on digital channel 431. Owned by... . |
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| F0 | N of Clarkston | Webster Webster County, Mississippi -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 10,294 people, 3,905 households, and 2,877 families residing in the county. The population density was 24 people per square mile . There were 4,344 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile... |
2026 | unknown | Tornado touchdown spotted by the local sheriff Sheriff A sheriff is in principle a legal official with responsibility for a county. In practice, the specific combination of legal, political, and ceremonial duties of a sheriff varies greatly from country to country.... . Minor damage reported to one house. |
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| F0 | NW of West Point West Point, Mississippi West Point is a city in Clay County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 12,145 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Clay County and the principal city of the West Point Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of the larger Columbus-West Point Combined Statistical... |
Clay Clay County, Mississippi As of the census of 2000, there were 21,979 people, 8,152 households, and 5,885 families residing in the county. The population density was 54 people per square mile . There were 8,810 housing units at an average density of 22 per square mile... |
2140 | unknown | Large tornado confirmed by visual evidence in the area, stopping traffic along US 45 U.S. Route 45 U.S. Route 45 is a north–south United States highway. US 45 is a border-to-border route, from Lake Superior to the Gulf of Mexico. A sign at the highway's northern terminus notes the total distance as .... . However, it remained in rural countryside and did no damage. |
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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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| F0 | Kennedy Kennedy, Alabama Kennedy is a town in Lamar County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 541.-Geography:Kennedy is located at .According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.... |
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... |
2206 | 0.25 mile (400 m) |
Damage was reported to several structures along Highway 17, including two barn roofs. | |
| F0 | N of Fayette Fayette, Alabama Fayette is a city in Fayette County, Alabama, United States. The 2000 census lists the population as 4,922. The city is the county seat of Fayette County.-Geography:Fayette is located at .According to the U.S... |
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... |
2245 | 1 mile (1.6 km) |
One mobile home was destroyed and several houses were damaged. | |
| F1 | E of Winfield Winfield, Alabama Winfield is a city in Marion county in the U.S. state of Alabama. The population was 4,540 at the 2000 census, the second largest city in Marion County.-History:... |
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... |
2254 | 1.5 miles (2.4 km) |
Numerous trees were uprooted but no structures were damaged. | |
| F0 | S of Kennedy Kennedy, Alabama Kennedy is a town in Lamar County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 541.-Geography:Kennedy is located at .According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.... |
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... |
2315 | 3 miles (4.8 km) |
Minor damage reported to several mobile homes. | |
| F1 | Curry Curry, Alabama Curry is a large community in north-central Walker County, Alabama, USA. Curry High School is located here, and it is the closest community to the Lewis Smith Lake dam. Curry is served by Alabama State Route 257 which is simply called Curry Highway by locals.... |
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... |
2336 | 0.2 mile (300 m) |
Numerous trees were blown down on the south shore of Lewis Smith Lake Lewis Smith Lake Lewis Smith Lake is a reservoir in north Alabama. Located on the Sipsey Fork of the Black Warrior River, the lake covers over in Cullman, Walker, and Winston counties. The three-fingered lake has over of shoreline, and at full pool has a level of . The lake was created by Alabama Power by use... . Two barns also suffered heavy damage. |
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| F0 | Newtonville | 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... |
2343 | 3.4 miles (5.5 km) |
Tornado confirmed by storm spotters; minimal tree damage. | |
| F0 | N of Hayden Hayden, Alabama Hayden is a town in Blount County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 470.-Geography:Hayden is located at 33°53'36.236" North, 86°45'25.139" West .According to the U.S... |
Cullman Cullman County, Alabama Cullman County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of Colonel John G. Cullmann. As of 2010, the population was 80,406. Its county seat is the town of the same name, Cullman, Alabama. It is a "moist" county in terms of availablity of alcoholic beverages, which means... , Blount Blount County, Alabama Blount County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 57,322. Its county seat is Oneonta.Blount County is a dry county.-History:... |
2354 | 2 miles (3.2 km) |
Intermittent tornado touchdown, lifting several times. Debris visible when it crossed Interstate 65 Interstate 65 Interstate 65 is a major Interstate Highway in the United States. The southern terminus is located at an intersection with Interstate 10 in Mobile, Alabama, and its northern terminus is at an interchange with Interstate 90 , U.S. Route 12, and U.S... at Exit 291. Minor overall damage, mostly to trees. |
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| F0 | N of Samantha | 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... |
2354 | 0.1 mile (150 m) |
Damage was reported to have been minimal; tornado confirmed by storm spotters. | |
| F0 | Hanceville Hanceville, Alabama Hanceville is a city in Cullman County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 2,951.-Geography:Hanceville is located at .According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... (1st tornado) |
Cullman Cullman County, Alabama Cullman County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of Colonel John G. Cullmann. As of 2010, the population was 80,406. Its county seat is the town of the same name, Cullman, Alabama. It is a "moist" county in terms of availablity of alcoholic beverages, which means... |
0045 | unknown | One of three separate touchdowns in the community. A few trees were damaged. | |
| F0 | Hanceville Hanceville, Alabama Hanceville is a city in Cullman County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 2,951.-Geography:Hanceville is located at .According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... (2nd tornado) |
Cullman Cullman County, Alabama Cullman County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of Colonel John G. Cullmann. As of 2010, the population was 80,406. Its county seat is the town of the same name, Cullman, Alabama. It is a "moist" county in terms of availablity of alcoholic beverages, which means... |
0047 | unknown | The second of three separate touchdowns in the community. Additional tree damage reported. | |
| F0 | Hanceville Hanceville, Alabama Hanceville is a city in Cullman County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 2,951.-Geography:Hanceville is located at .According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... (3rd tornado) |
Cullman Cullman County, Alabama Cullman County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of Colonel John G. Cullmann. As of 2010, the population was 80,406. Its county seat is the town of the same name, Cullman, Alabama. It is a "moist" county in terms of availablity of alcoholic beverages, which means... |
0045 | unknown | The third of three separate touchdowns in the community. Additional tree damage farther to the east. Final tornado of the outbreak. | |
| Sources: Storm Reports 03/13, Birmingham office, Huntsville office, Sam's Weather, National Climatic Data Center | ||||||
Springfield, Illinois tornadoes
Winchester, Illinois
Winchester is a city in Scott County, Illinois, United States. It is the county seat of Scott County. The population was 1,650 at the 2000 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land...
. The system lasted for several hours and left an unusually long trail of damage according to the National Weather Service
National Weather Service
The National Weather Service , once known as the Weather Bureau, is one of the six scientific agencies that make up the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the United States government...
.
The tornadic system was reported as a large wedge tornado and was first spotted in southeastern Pike County, Illinois
Pike County, Illinois
Pike County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 16,430, which is a decrease of 5.5% from 17,384 in 2000...
. Some of the communities affected in the first phase include Manchester
Manchester, Illinois
Manchester is a village in Scott County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 354. It is part of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Manchester is located at ....
, Murrayville
Murrayville, Illinois
Murrayville is a village in Morgan County, Illinois, United States. The population was 644 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Murrayville is located at ....
, Franklin
Franklin, Illinois
Franklin is a village in Morgan County, Illinois, United States. The population was 586 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Franklin is located at ....
, New Berlin
New Berlin, Illinois
New Berlin is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,030 at the 2000 census, and 1,137 at a 2009 estimate. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
and Curran
Curran, Illinois
Curran is a village in Curran Township, Sangamon County, Illinois . It was incorporated in 2005 and had an estimated population of 212 in 2010.Curran is located a few miles west of Springfield and is part of the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area....
before approaching Springfield. Damage was reported all along its 70 miles (112.7 km) path.
The tornado then tracked into the south end of Springfield
Springfield, Illinois
Springfield is the third and current capital of the US state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County with a population of 117,400 , making it the sixth most populated city in the state and the second most populated Illinois city outside of the Chicago Metropolitan Area...
and dissipated in the city, only to be replaced by a second tornado before exiting the city. The hardest hit areas were in the commercial area around White Oaks Mall and along Veterans Parkway, a major arterial road in southwest Springfield. On other evenings, the area would be heavily crowded, but fortunately there were few people around as it was Sunday evening and most businesses were closed at the time. The hardest hit residential areas were roughly along and about 1/2 mile (800 m) on either side of a diagonal line from the Veterans Parkway / I-72
Interstate 72
Interstate 72 is an Interstate Highway in the midwestern United States. Its western terminus is in Hannibal, Missouri, at an intersection with U.S. Route 61; its eastern terminus is at Country Fair Drive in Champaign, Illinois. In 2006, the Illinois General Assembly dedicated all of Interstate 72...
interchange (Exit 93) to the I-55
Interstate 55
Interstate 55 is an Interstate Highway in the central United States. Its odd number indicates that it is a north–south Interstate Highway. I-55 goes from LaPlace, Louisiana at Interstate 10 to Chicago at U.S. Route 41 , at McCormick Place. A common nickname for the highway is "double...
/ I-72 / Clear Lake Avenue cloverleaf (I-55 Exit 98).
Some of the damage included many trees and power lines down, plus many buildings have suffered damage of unknown degree, such as window
Window
A window is a transparent or translucent opening in a wall or door that allows the passage of light and, if not closed or sealed, air and sound. Windows are usually glazed or covered in some other transparent or translucent material like float glass. Windows are held in place by frames, which...
s being blown out of many buildings and roofs collapsed in a commercial area, including several retail stores being destroyed. Part of the roof was peeled at the Illinois Department of Transportation
Illinois Department of Transportation
The Illinois Department of Transportation is a state agency in charge of state-maintained public roadways of the U.S. state of Illinois. In addition, IDOT provides funding for rail, public transit and airport projects and administers fuel tax and federal funding to local juridictions in the...
building.
The historic buildings of downtown, including the Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Lincoln Home National Historic Site preserves the Springfield, Illinois home where Abraham Lincoln lived from 1844 to 1861, before becoming the 16th President of the United States...
, were spared damage as the tornadoes' track passed through neighborhoods and suburbs on the south side of the city.
WTAX-AM and WDBR-FM were knocked off the air after the tornado toppled the main signal tower. Some localized looting
Looting
Looting —also referred to as sacking, plundering, despoiling, despoliation, and pillaging—is the indiscriminate taking of goods by force as part of a military or political victory, or during a catastrophe, such as during war, natural disaster, or rioting...
was reported in the damaged area after the tornado hit. It has been described by Mayor Timothy Davlin
Timothy Davlin
Timothy J. Davlin was the mayor of the U.S. city of Springfield, Illinois, from April 2003 until his suicide in December 2010. Though the Mayor's office is officially non-partisan, the Illinois capital has a strong tradition of partisanship, even for municipal races, and both major parties of...
as the worst damage ever seen in the city. More than 1,000 buildings in the Springfield area were damaged or destroyed incurring an estimated $150 million in damages.
The system continued on well east and north through central Illinois, touching down many times. It then affected communities such as Clear Lake
Clear Lake, Illinois
Clear Lake is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. The population was 267 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Clear Lake is located at ....
, Dawson
Dawson, Illinois
Dawson is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. The population was 466 at the 2000 census. It is about 10 miles east of Springfield, Illinois and is part of the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
(those areas as separate F2 tornadoes), Latham
Latham, Illinois
Latham is a village in Logan County, Illinois, United States. The population was 371 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Latham is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land...
, Maroa
Maroa, Illinois
Maroa is a city in Macon County, Illinois, United States whose population was 1,654 at the 2000 census, and 1,565 at a 2009 estimate. It is included in the Decatur, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
, Weldon
Weldon, Illinois
Weldon is a village in DeWitt County, Illinois, United States. The population was 429 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Weldon is located at ....
, 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...
(all of them had touchdowns by F1 tornadoes) and Paxton
Paxton, Illinois
Paxton is a city in Ford County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,473 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Ford County.-History:...
(where an F0 tornado touched down) before finally lifting for the final time close to the 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...
state line. A grain elevator
Grain elevator
A grain elevator is a tower containing a bucket elevator, which scoops up, elevates, and then uses gravity to deposit grain in a silo or other storage facility...
was thrown onto I-72 near Dawson. Both Springfield tornadoes were just over 0.5 mile (0.8 km) wide at their maximum and were rated F2.
It did miss 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,...
and Champaign
Champaign, Illinois
Champaign is a city in Champaign County, Illinois, in the United States. The city is located south of Chicago, west of Indianapolis, Indiana, and 178 miles northeast of St. Louis, Missouri. Though surrounded by farm communities, Champaign is notable for sharing the campus of the University of...
-Urbana
Urbana, Illinois
Urbana is the county seat of Champaign County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 41,250. Urbana is the tenth-most populous city in Illinois outside of the Chicago metropolitan area....
.
There were at least 24 people reported to have been injured, although no fatalities have been reported. Damage in the Springfield area was estimated to be approximately $150 million.
It was later confirmed that they were multiple tornadoes within the same cell; two affected Springfield, both being F2. This was the worst storm in Springfield since an F4 tornado hit the city on June 15, 1957. The 1957 tornado killed 2 people. All three tornadoes have similar path through town.
- NWS Lincoln office site for the tornado
Southwestern Missouri tornadoes
| State | Total | County | County total |
Tornado related |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Arkansas Arkansas is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Its name is an Algonquian name of the Quapaw Indians. Arkansas shares borders with six states , and its eastern border is largely defined by the Mississippi River... |
1 | Little River Little River County, Arkansas Little River County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of 2010, the population was 13,171. The county seat is Ashdown. Little River County is Arkansas's 59th county, formed from Sevier County on March 5, 1867, and named for the Little River... |
1 | 0 |
| Missouri Missouri Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It... |
11 | Cedar Cedar County, Missouri Cedar County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of 2000, the population was 13,733. Its county seat is Stockton.- Origin of name :... |
1 | 1 |
| Henry Henry County, Missouri Henry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of 2000, the population was 21,997. Its county seat is Clinton. The county was organized in 1835 as Rives County, and renamed in 1841 after the American patriot Patrick Henry, of Virginia. The county was originally named after... |
1 | 1 | ||
| Lawrence | 2 | 2 | ||
| Pettis Pettis County, Missouri Pettis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. The county was organized in 1833 and is named for U.S. Congressman Spencer Darwin Pettis. As of 2000, the population was 39,403... |
1 | 1 | ||
| Randolph | 4 | 4 | ||
| Ste. Genevieve | 2 | 2 | ||
| 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... |
1 | Shelby Shelby County, Tennessee Shelby County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is the state's largest both in terms of population and geographic area, with a population of 927,644 at the 2010 census... |
1 | 0 |
| Totals | 13 | 11 | ||
A significant tornado formed at about 10:08 p.m. CST (0408 UTC) just north of Verona in Southwest Missouri Lawrence County. It was confirmed to have tracked through three counties over the next hour, and its highest damage over the length of the path was classified as F3 by the NWS.
The first community affected was Marionville
Marionville, Missouri
Marionville is a city in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,113 at the 2000 census. On March 12, 2006, a tornado hit the town, destroying houses and killing two people...
, where the tornado's two fatalities occurred. Several houses there were reported to have been damaged, and to the West of Marionville
Marionville, Missouri
Marionville is a city in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,113 at the 2000 census. On March 12, 2006, a tornado hit the town, destroying houses and killing two people...
, a mobile home was rolled across US Highway 60.
The tornado continued Northeastward, tracking just to the south of the small community of Billings
Billings, Missouri
Billings is a city in Christian County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,143 at the 2009 census. It is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Billings is located at ....
, where one residential development was hit, resulting in 25 to 75 percent roof damage, as well as damage to exterior walls of some residences. F3 damage was observed between Billings
Billings, Missouri
Billings is a city in Christian County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,143 at the 2009 census. It is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Billings is located at ....
and Nixa
Nixa, Missouri
Nixa is a city in Christian County, Missouri, United States. The population was 12,124 at the 2000 census, though a 2009 estimate places it at 19,458. It is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
. Two public shelters were opened after the tornadoes hit. The destructive path continued across the southern fringe of Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, Missouri
Springfield is the third largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. According to the 2010 census data, the population was 159,498, an increase of 5.2% since the 2000 census. The Springfield Metropolitan Area, population 436,712, includes the counties of...
. All told, approximately 40 homes & structures sustained significant damage, and two homes to the North of Clever
Clever, Missouri
Clever is a city in Christian County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,809 as of the 2009 census. It is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. They have recently built a new high school and library. For being a small town they have some good businesses and are...
were destroyed.
The tornado lifted just west of the Webster County
Webster County, Missouri
Webster County is a county located in Southwest Missouri. As of 2000, the population was 31,045. The population in 2010 was 36,202. Its county seat is Marshfield. The county was organized in 1855 and named for U.S. Senator and U.S...
line, although a new tornado formed shortly thereafter. The path length of the Lawrence County to Greene County
Greene County, Missouri
Greene County is a county located in Southwest Missouri. As of 2010, the population was 275,174 making it the fourth most populated county in Missouri. Its county seat is Springfield...
tornado was ~40 miles (64 km), with an observed damage path width between 1/4 & 1/2 miles wide, and it was on the ground for about 50 minutes. The new tornado spawned in Wright County
Wright County, Missouri
Wright County is a county located in South Central Missouri in the United States. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the county's population was 18,815. Its county seat is Hartville. The county was officially organized on January 29, 1841, and is named after Silas Wright , a former Congressman, U.S...
where it touched down and was on the ground from the area of East Hartville into Grovespring, where it damaged a few homes, farm equipment, and garages. The tornadoes in Wright County
Wright County, Missouri
Wright County is a county located in South Central Missouri in the United States. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the county's population was 18,815. Its county seat is Hartville. The county was officially organized on January 29, 1841, and is named after Silas Wright , a former Congressman, U.S...
were rated as F2 and F3 on the Fujita Scale.
Damage from the tornadoes was estimated at over $60 million in the region.
Quad Cities Area
Extremely strong winds were recorded throughout northwestern Illinois and eastern IowaIowa
Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...
. A record wind gust of 107 mph (172 km/h) was recorded at the Quad Cities Airport in Moline
Moline, Illinois
Moline is a city located in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States, with a population of 45,792 in 2010. Moline is one of the Quad Cities, along with neighboring East Moline and Rock Island in Illinois and the cities of Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa. The Quad Cities has a population of...
. The wind measurement was verified with backup equipment from the FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
The Federal Aviation Administration is the national aviation authority of the United States. An agency of the United States Department of Transportation, it has authority to regulate and oversee all aspects of civil aviation in the U.S...
after the main instrument failed.
The winds, which were equivalent to a strong Category 2
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
The Saffir–Simpson Hurricane Scale , or the Saffir–Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale , classifies hurricanes — Western Hemisphere tropical cyclones that exceed the intensities of tropical depressions and tropical storms — into five categories distinguished by the intensities of their sustained winds...
hurricane, caused severe damage to numerous houses, along with countless trees and power lines. The damage was reported to have been caused by a microburst
Microburst
A microburst is a very localized column of sinking air, producing damaging divergent and straight-line winds at the surface that are similar to, but distinguishable from, tornadoes, which generally have convergent damage. There are two types of microbursts: wet microbursts and dry microbursts...
.
Northern Illinois
A microburstMicroburst
A microburst is a very localized column of sinking air, producing damaging divergent and straight-line winds at the surface that are similar to, but distinguishable from, tornadoes, which generally have convergent damage. There are two types of microbursts: wet microbursts and dry microbursts...
containing winds between 85 mph (137 km/h) and 100 mph (162 km/h) was reported in Bridgeview
Bridgeview, Illinois
Bridgeview is a village in Cook County, Illinois in the United States. It is located approximately from the Chicago Loop. As of the 2010 census, the village population was 16,446...
, a south suburb of Chicago. The microburst hit the area just after midnight on March 13, and may have been part of a supercell to hit the southern suburbs just before the thunderstorm complex exited the area at 3:00 a.m. CST. Roofs were ripped off apartments along a three block length, and seven garages were damaged or destroyed, according to the Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune is a major daily newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois, and the flagship publication of the Tribune Company. Formerly self-styled as the "World's Greatest Newspaper" , it remains the most read daily newspaper of the Chicago metropolitan area and the Great Lakes region and is...
. Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview (Illinois Route 43
Illinois Route 43
Illinois Route 43 is a major north–south state road in the U.S. state of Illinois. It runs from U.S. Route 30 in Frankfort north to the large intersection of Illinois Route 120 and U.S...
) in the vicinity of 77th Street was closed for four hours while debris was cleared from the road.
Flash flooding closed U.S. Route 45
U.S. Route 45
U.S. Route 45 is a north–south United States highway. US 45 is a border-to-border route, from Lake Superior to the Gulf of Mexico. A sign at the highway's northern terminus notes the total distance as ....
around U.S. Route 30
U.S. Route 30
U.S. Route 30 is an east–west main route of the system of United States Numbered Highways, with the highway traveling across the northern tier of the country. It is the third longest U.S. route, after U.S. Route 20 and U.S. Route 6. The western end of the highway is at Astoria, Oregon; the...
, but major flooding was not reported on any of the area highways during the rush hour. 15,000 customers were left without power as the thunderstorms passed. The number had been reduced to 2,000 by daybreak, but strong winds knocked a total of 17,000 customers offline as of midday Monday.
Strong winds also forced the closure of parts of downtown Evanston
Evanston, Illinois
Evanston is a suburban municipality in Cook County, Illinois 12 miles north of downtown Chicago, bordering Chicago to the south, Skokie to the west, and Wilmette to the north, with an estimated population of 74,360 as of 2003. It is one of the North Shore communities that adjoin Lake Michigan...
when building material blew off a 29-story building, slightly injuring a construction worker. Four more construction workers were injured, one seriously, in Antioch
Antioch, Illinois
Antioch is a village in the Antioch Township of Lake County, Illinois, United States. The population was 14,430 at the 2010 census. Antioch is part of the Chicago metropolitan area.- Prior to incorporation :...
when a roof being constructed for a new church collapsed due to the wind. A Wind Advisory
Wind advisory
A Wind Advisory is generally issued by the National Weather Service of the United States when there are sustained winds of and/or gusts to over land...
was issued by the National Weather Service, indicating sustained winds of at least 30 mph (50 km/h) and gusts of up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
Eastern Illinois
Both Ford County, Illinois and Iroquois County, IllinoisIroquois County, Illinois
Iroquois County is a county located in the northeast part of the U.S. state of Illinois along the border with Indiana. It is the third largest county in the state in terms of area, covering over . According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 29,718, which is a decrease of 5.2% from 31,334...
recorded damage due to microbursts. In Ford County along Illinois Route 9
Illinois Route 9
Illinois Route 9 is a cross-state, east–west rural state highway in central Illinois. It runs from the Fort Madison Toll Bridge over the Mississippi River to Iowa in Niota east to State Road 26 at the Indiana border. This is a distance of ....
, power poles were snapped and damage to vehicles was recorded and attributed to a microburst which had winds between 85 mph (137 km/h) and 100 mph (162 km/h). In Iroquois County, most of a cattle building was blown into a field just west of Illinois Route 1
Illinois Route 1
Illinois Route 1 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Illinois. Running parallel to the Indiana border, it is also the longest state road, starting on the south side of Chicago as Halsted Street at the intersection with 95th Street, south to a free ferry crossing to Kentucky at Cave-In-Rock on...
near Milford
Milford, Illinois
Milford is a village in Milford Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,369 at the 2000 census, and 1,257 in 2009...
. This microburst had reported winds of 90 mph (145 km/h).
Damage around Crescent City
Crescent City, Illinois
Crescent City is a village in Iroquois and Crescent townships, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States. The population was 631 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Crescent City is located at ....
and Interstate 57
Interstate 57
Interstate 57 is an Interstate Highway in Missouri and Illinois that parallels the old Illinois Central rail line for much of its route. It goes from Miner, Missouri, at Interstate 55 to Chicago, Illinois, at Interstate 94. I-57 essentially serves as a shortcut route for travelers headed between...
in Iroquois County was likely caused by straight-line winds.