This was the second major loss of water and boil advisory in the area within the year, following a similar event in February.[143]. [49] While initiation of thunderstorms was expected in the early afternoon hours (with the threat for large hail being the primary threat initially in the presence of weak low-level wind shear), more expansive cloud cover and a stronger cap delayed initiation. On early Thursday morning, lightning from a non-severe storm sparked a house fire in Clayton, North Carolina, according to local television station WTVD-TV. Supercell thunderstorms developed in northern Illinois, and three tornadoes moved through the eastern suburbs of Chicago. Multiple cars were flipped and moved at this location, and a large metal auto service building was badly damaged. Vicksburg, Mississippi has been in continuous flood stage since February 17. Take control of your data. About one-third of all flash flood, flood and debris flow reports in that time were from KS, OK, and MO.pic.twitter.com/I25IzddA9N", "Here is a closer look at our Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. That same front also transported a lot of low-level moisture with it. The EF3 tornado caused severe damage to farmsteads near the towns of Minneola and Bloom, and one of the EF2s touched down in the town of Lewis, causing damage there before striking several farmsteads. The debris was deposited on the runways as a result of a violent EF4 tornado that had destroyed multiple homes in the Linwood, Kansas area, 47 miles away. [67] The tornado was on the ground for 32.63 miles, reached a peak width of 1,500 yards, and had peak winds estimated at around 160 MPH. The tornadoes that ripped across the central and southern U.S. late in the evening of December 10, 2021, were notable in many ways. Near Winnsboro, Texas, a third EF2 tornado downed many trees, caused significant damage to outbuildings, and destroyed a large poultry barn. This is also the first time SPC has highlighted an area for all Days 4-8 with a 15% or greater probability of severe. Several businesses were damaged in southwest Ohio. The new precipitation also extended existing flooding along the Mississippi River system to record durations. The tornado then passed just north of Linwood and crossed 198th street, completely destroying numerous large metal agricultural buildings, as well as flipping and tossing multiple vehicles. [113] The flood flight was in its 216th day, and later surpassed the 1973 record of 225 days. The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio, now says two tornadoes touched down in Ohio on Friday, the first two of 2021. Reaching high-end EF1 intensity, the tornado struck the Diffee Ford Lincoln car dealership as it continued to the northeast. [9] On the morning of May 14, this risk area was expanded and 30% severe probabilities were introduced as the SPC gained confidence in a widespread and prolonged severe weather outbreak. [77] A pronounced hook echo and debris ball became evident on radar as the tornado tracked across southern Brookville. Three tornadoes were confirmed in the Miami Valley from severe storms that developed Sunday. This takes the total number of tornadoes in Ohio up to 14 for 2019. On average, Ohio gets 19 tornadoes a year, so we have been busy. The Miami Valley has seen the most tornadoes this year compared to the rest of the state. Just beyond this point, the tornado lifted and dissipated in an open field to the south of the small town of Neptune. The town of Celina had also previously sustained significant damage from EF2 tornadoes that struck in 2011 and 2017. This large, intense tornado completely swept away an unanchored farmhouse, and mangled a pickup truck beyond recognition. Another large EF2 tornado caused significant damage to homes outside of Canton, Texas. 22, 2019 21:56 PM CDT, "3 Deaths In Missouri As Tornado Strikes State Capital", NWS Damage Survey for 05/22/2019 Tornado Event #6, "Jefferson City, Missouri takes direct hit from tornado", "Gov. Fox WeathersWill Nunleywas at the scene and spotted storm victims trying to assess the damage. The tornado weakened further as it passed over Shaw Elementary School and moved through nearby neighborhoods at EF1 intensity. On May22, however, the risk area was shifted southeastward and an enhanced risk was added for northeast Oklahoma northeastward through southeastern Kansas into western Missouri. A mixture of EF1 to EF2damage occurred as many homes sustained minor to moderate damage, and some garages were destroyed. [136] Both routes were served by buses until the flooding abated. Maintaining EF2 intensity, the tornado then crossed Route CC, damaging or destroying several houses, outbuildings, manufactured homes, and a warehouse. Widespread major damage to numerous homes, businesses, apartments, industrial buildings, and other structures occurred throughout the Dayton metro. [57][58][24], Tornado activity that began in Ohio on the evening of May 27 continued into the early morning hours of May 28. A few of these structures sustained roof and exterior wall loss, and flying debris was impaled through the walls of other buildings. The school itself sustained minor roof damage, while numerous trees were downed, and many homes sustained roof damage. We ask that everyone stay off the roads of affected areas.". At 1300 UTC the SPC upgraded the risk to moderate for a 15% chance of significant tornadoes, namely around the MO/KS/NE borders; with a 10% chance of tornadoes extending southward to include much of eastern Kansas. [7] This resulted in widespread river and lakeshore flooding and flash flooding, which frequently interfered with emergency crews responding to tornado damage, and also interfered with National Weather Service damage surveys. (MORE: Severe Storms Don't Only Happen In Spring And Summer). [24][70], Two deaths were confirmed as a result of this tornado, along with 29 injuries. One man was killed in his home when an airborne vehicle smashed through the walls of his house. [11] By May 17, a dual enhanced risk existed across the Central Plains, one across much of Nebraska and the second across southwestern Texas. A small used car dealership was leveled, Grafton Kennedy Elementary School sustained loss of its roof and several exterior walls, and many trees were snapped and denuded in this area. As we gather more data about this event, NOAA scientists have answered key questions about the potential influence of climate change on tornadoes: Can a specific tornado be linked to climate change? [64] Along this corridor, EF2 damage continued as numerous businesses, government buildings, and historic homes had their roofs ripped off, and many trees and power lines were downed. The National Weather Service will confirm if a single tornado tracked over 200 miles from Arkansas to Kentucky, which could set the record for longest tornado in U.S. history. IE 11 is not supported. Several businesses were damaged by the twister and debris littered roadways in Bossier City. The nearby Tergin Motors building also sustained EF2 damage. [18] Throughout the pre-dawn and early morning hours, a mixture of semi-discrete and linear thunderstorms developed across central and eastern Oklahoma down into northern Texas. Weak mid-level winds were expected to mitigate the tornado risk,[45] owing to a severe thunderstorm watch across central Kansas down into central Oklahoma. An EF5 tornado that struck the Columbus, Ohio area, doing extreme damage in the suburb of New Albany. [117][118] On May 27, lakeshore flood warnings were issued along the New York shoreline between Monroe County and the Canadian border. Damaged ranged from sections of roofing torn off to severe structural damage. The risk of severe weather will continue for the third consecutive day on Friday as storms target areas from the Southeast to the Ohio Valley. A tornado heavily damaged a retail distribution center and crossed over Interstate 75 Wednesday evening in southwest Ohio. While not unheard of, December tornadoes are rare and usually not as destructive as the Dec. 10-11 storms. [2], The final confirmed tornado total from this highly prolific outbreak sequence was 400, including 51 strong tornadoes and two violent tornadoes. "Summertime heat and systems like this often create strong winds and hail, but can occasionally produce a few tornadoes as they track eastward across the country during the warmer months of the year.". Tornadoes were confirmed in 23 different states. A garage in this area also sustained roof damage. Farther along the path, the tornado weakened to high-end EF2 strength as it crossed Moreau Ridge Lane and Hohm Way, tearing the roof and exterior walls from a house and obliterating several outbuildings. The February 2008 Super Tuesday outbreak had the largest number of tornadoes for a single event in February with 86 touching down in the two days. Those numbers are considered high. Seven other states had precipitation totals in their top 5. A total of 21 tornadoes touched down in Ohio between May 27 to May 28, 2019. The initial risk issued by the Storm Prediction Center on May20 was only marginal while also being well west from where the severe weather event took place. The storms were associated with 77 preliminary tornado reports, mostly in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. [24], EF2 damage continued as the tornado reached the southwestern fringes of Jefferson City, where it impacted Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair and Storage. The only tornado that occurred in the eastern threat area was an EF1 that caused tree and roof damage in Columbia, Maryland. Another 30persons without access to breathable air or medications as a result of the tornado were transported elsewhere. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS [104] A rare high-risk outlook for excessive rainfall was issued for the region surrounding Oklahoma City on May 20. Dayton, Trotwood, Montgomery County and parts of Greene County, Ohio were placed under a boil water advisory on May 28. Heavy rain and flooding will also be possible across the Ohio Valley on Friday, from Charleston, West Virginia, to Cleveland. Copyright TWC Product and Technology LLC 2014, 2023. Outside of town, EF1 damage continued to occur as outbuildings were damaged, trees were snapped, a mobile home was blown off its foundation, and homes sustained severe roof damage. [139] Amtrak service between Kansas City and Hutchinson, Kansas, was also halted. [127] On May 21, two people were killed in a traffic accident in Missouri when their vehicle lost traction in heavy rain.[128]. The most significant event of the night occurred when Dayton, Ohio and its surrounding suburbs were struck by three powerful tornadoes in quick succession, with the tornadoes rated EF4, EF3, and high-end EF2 in intensity. The path of this tornado was 20 miles long, from just west of Brookville to just west of the Greene County line. [99] Most of this region had received between 510 inches (1325cm) of rain during April. The tornado quickly regained EF2 intensity as it tore directly down Jackson Street, snapping numerous trees and power poles and ripping the roofs off of dozens of homes. Additional EF1 roof, siding, and tree damage occurred as the tornado continued east and struck the Mallard Landing Apartments. The In September2019, the Montgomery County coroner ruled that an elderly Trotwood woman's death was caused in part by trauma from the tornado. A weak landspout tornado remained over open country near Crownpoint, New Mexico, causing no damage before the outbreak sequence came to an end. By Chris Stewart. [106] Pre-existing states of emergency were extended in Iowa and Nebraska. The tornado originally touched down west of the town, producing EF1 damage near the intersection of Township Line Road and Bunker Hill Road. A nearby home sustained low-end EF3 damage, sustaining roof and exterior wall loss, while another house near Twin Bridges Road sustained EF2 damage. As a strengthening mid-level westerly flow moved over the Midwest, the SPC issued an enhanced risk of severe weather at 0600 UTC, including at 10% risk of tornadoes that outlined the northern region of Illinois. By May 24, the state of Pennsylvania had already exceeded its yearly average number of tornadoes. A pattern change expected to follow toward the middle of the month will bring waves of colder air farther south across the country and likely result in a lull in the severity of thunderstorm activity for a time across much of the nation, according to AccuWeather's team of long-range meteorologists. An EF5 tornado is the strongest designation a tornado can receive. Please forgive some of the language. [142] Many of the same individuals affected by the boil advisory also lost most or all water pressure for a time due to a loss of power at two water-treatment plants and several pumping stations as one violent EF4 tornado, along with two other strong tornadoes (EF3 and EF2) moved through the city and nearby suburbs. [81] The tornado was the strongest to strike Ohio in nine years, and the first violent tornado to strike Ohio since an EF4 tornado hit Millbury, Ohio on the night of June 5, 2010. The tornado maintained EF3 intensity as it continued across Touvelle Road and Jill Avenue, where at least two-dozen homes had their roofs torn off, some of which sustained collapse of exterior walls. [109] A four-year-old-boy was swept away in a flooded creek in Indiana. Everything.". Texas extended a previous state of emergency due to Hurricane Harvey, but did not post any new declarations. [73][58], During the overnight hours of May27, a large and destructive EF4tornado struck parts of Dayton and surrounding suburbs, resulting in widespread major damage and numerous injuries. Along Kemp Road, a fire station was heavily damaged, and a historic barn was destroyed at nearby Wartinger Park. An outbreak of intense severe weather packing damaging winds and strong tornadoes looms over the Southern Plains and South on Thursday and into Friday. An outbreak of intense severe weather packing damaging winds and strong tornadoes looms over the Southern Plains and South on Thursday and into Friday. [89][24], On the evening of May 28, this massive, violent, multiple-vortex, rain-wrapped wedge tornado touched down at the north side of Lone Star Lake in Douglas County, Kansas. Want next-level safety, ad-free? EF2 damage continued as the tornado crossed Loesch Road, destroying outbuildings and snapping numerous large trees.