Jump to content

List of United States tornadoes from November to December 2017

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This page documents all tornadoes confirmed by various weather forecast offices of the National Weather Service in the United States in November 2017. Based on the 1991–2010 averaging period, 58 tornadoes occur across the United States throughout November while 24 more occur in December.[1]

Despite only four days, producing tornadoes, November saw two outbreak days that produced over a dozen. However, the month was still well below average with 42 tornadoes. Tornado events in December were generally small and an also well below average 12 tornadoes were confirmed, which is half of the number of tornadoes typically seen during the month.

United States yearly total

[edit]
Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
67 615 594* 127 13 2 0 1,418
  • Note: An EF2 tornado from Canada crossed into the United States, where that portion of the track was rated EF1.


November

[edit]
Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
0 11 26 5 0 0 0 42

November 5 event

[edit]
List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, November 5, 2017[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF1 NW of Springville Lawrence IN 38°57′03″N 86°38′19″W / 38.9509°N 86.6385°W / 38.9509; -86.6385 (Springville (Nov. 5, EF1)) 18:20–18:25 2.87 mi (4.62 km) 150 yd (140 m) A tornado downed dozens of trees. Over a dozen structures sustained minor to moderate damage. Two mobile homes and a garage were destroyed, and a church had its steeple torn off. A gas leak occurred and caused the evacuation of 90 to 100 homes. The Red Cross was set up to aid people at the Springville Elementary School.[2]
EF2 NW of Eaton, IN to W of Celina, OH Delaware (IN), Blackford (IN),
Jay (IN), Mercer (OH) 		IN, OH 40°20′57″N 85°20′54″W / 40.3491°N 85.3483°W / 40.3491; -85.3483 (Eaton (Nov. 5, EF2)) 18:24–19:30 38.72 mi (62.31 km) 600 yd (550 m) This long-track wedge tornado produced very high-end EF2 damage along its path. In Indiana, the tornado passed near the towns of Dunkirk and Portland, tearing the roof off of an auto repair shop and damaging many homes, with impacts ranging from minor roof, window, and siding damage to removal of roofs and walls. A manufactured home was completely swept away with the debris strewn downwind. Many outbuildings, barns, garages, silos, hog and turkey barns, and grain bins were completely destroyed with debris scattered long distances. A church was damaged, a large storage building was destroyed, and a gas plant sustained damage to its roof with a nearby trailer building destroyed. Vehicles were damaged, fences were destroyed, and farm implements and horse trailers were tossed. In Ohio, the tornado tore most of the roof off a house, while another poorly-anchored house lost its roof and some exterior walls. Large barns and outbuildings in the area were completely destroyed with debris scattered up to a mile downwind. Many trees and power poles were snapped along the path. One person was injured by a flying garage door.[3][4][5][6]
EF1 NE of Clyde Sandusky OH 41°22′20″N 82°52′37″W / 41.3723°N 82.877°W / 41.3723; -82.877 (Clyde (Nov. 5, EF1)) 19:18–19:20 1.34 mi (2.16 km) 50 yd (46 m) Three homes sustained significant roof damage.[7]
EF2 Celina Mercer OH 40°32′27″N 84°34′24″W / 40.5408°N 84.5732°W / 40.5408; -84.5732 (Celina (Nov. 5, EF2)) 19:40–19:49 5.41 mi (8.71 km) 200 yd (180 m) This strong rain-wrapped tornado caused severe damage in Celina. Multiple businesses had their roofs torn off and windows blown out, including a Dollar General that lost its roof and sustained partial collapse of its front wall. A strip mall was damaged, with the roof of a sporting goods store collapsed. An outbuilding associated with a business was completely destroyed, and windows were blown out at a restaurant, injuring several people inside. A large factory building lost a substantial amount of roofing, and sustained collapse of multiple cinder block exterior walls. Debris from this structure was scattered throughout the area, metal light poles were downed, vehicles were damaged in parking lots, and business signs were destroyed. Homes sustained damage to roofs and siding, and many trees and power poles were snapped. Some trees landed on and damaged homes. Eight people were injured.[8]
EF1 ESE of Bloomingville Erie OH 41°20′39″N 82°41′47″W / 41.3442°N 82.6965°W / 41.3442; -82.6965 (Bloomingville (Nov. 5, EF1)) 19:42–19:44 1.24 mi (2.00 km) 50 yd (46 m) Two homes were damaged, one of which was severely impacted by fallen large trees, and the second of which had its roof blown off. A small barn was damaged, and a trailer was flipped.[9]
EF1 Muncie Delaware IN 40°11′57″N 85°23′09″W / 40.1991°N 85.3858°W / 40.1991; -85.3858 (Muncie (Nov. 5, EF1)) 20:09–20:10 0.09 mi (0.14 km) 100 yd (91 m) Several buildings in Muncie sustained roof damage as result of this brief tornado, and several trees were snapped or uprooted.[10]
EF2 NE of Republic Seneca OH 41°10′40″N 82°58′27″W / 41.1777°N 82.9741°W / 41.1777; -82.9741 (Republic (Nov. 5, EF2)) 21:51–21:53 0.61 mi (0.98 km) 150 yd (140 m) A couple of trees were downed. A large barn was completely destroyed, with debris scattered hundreds of yards and wrapped around trees and power lines. Several projectiles were launched into the ground.[11]
EF1 West Lodi Seneca OH 41°09′55″N 82°56′24″W / 41.1653°N 82.9399°W / 41.1653; -82.9399 (West Lodi (Nov. 5, EF1)) 21:53–21:54 0.44 mi (0.71 km) 180 yd (160 m) At least five residences in town were damaged. Storage sheds on two properties were completely destroyed, with debris launched and stuck into nearby homes. Two of these home were shifted from their foundations. Numerous trees were twisted or downed, and a corn field was flattened.[12]
EF2 Galion Crawford OH 40°43′42″N 82°47′48″W / 40.7284°N 82.7968°W / 40.7284; -82.7968 (Galion (Nov. 5, EF2)) 22:00–22:03 1.09 mi (1.75 km) 200 yd (180 m) Trees were snapped or broken, the roof was ripped off a home, and extensive damage occurred to warehouses and commercial buildings in town. Concrete block and masonry wall failure at was observed at some of the warehouse structures, one of which had its roof partially torn off, resulting in buckling of the steel truss.[13]
EF1 W of Steuben Huron OH 41°06′12″N 82°41′34″E / 41.1033°N 82.6929°E / 41.1033; 82.6929 (Steuben (Nov. 5, EF1)) 22:02–22:03 0.59 mi (0.95 km) 100 yd (91 m) A pair of grain silos were damaged, with the south side of each severely bent, and the top of each silo damaged on the north side. Towers on top of the silos were toppled in different directions. A large truck nearby was overturned and landed on a trailer. A home, barn, and small grain storage container was damaged, and the latter structure was displaced and rolled several yards.[14]
EF1 SSW of Norwalk Huron OH 41°11′09″N 82°38′20″W / 41.1857°N 82.6389°W / 41.1857; -82.6389 (Norwalk (Nov. 5, EF1)) 22:08–22:13 2.96 mi (4.76 km) 200 yd (180 m) Power poles and trees were damaged or downed, a couple barns and sheds suffered roof damage, and projectiles were found embedded in the ground.[15]
EF0 Fitchville Huron OH 41°05′34″N 82°30′30″W / 41.0928°N 82.5082°W / 41.0928; -82.5082 (Fitchville (Nov. 5, EF0)) 22:10–22:14 3.25 mi (5.23 km) 100 yd (91 m) A mobile home was mostly destroyed, several trees were snapped or uprooted, and evidence of rotation was documented in corn fields. A small barn was damaged.[16]
EF1 SSW of Wakeman Huron OH 41°12′42″N 82°26′28″W / 41.2116°N 82.4412°W / 41.2116; -82.4412 (Wakeman (Nov. 5, EF1)) 22:21–22:25 1.83 mi (2.95 km) 100 yd (91 m) Roofing material was ripped from a couple of buildings and homes, and trees and power lines were damaged. One barn sustained significant roof damage, with debris scattered up to 1,200 yards away, and the upper interior portions of the structure showing fracturing in the beams. Wooden boards were lodged into the ground nearby.[17]
EF0 W of Nova Ashland OH 41°01′43″N 82°18′58″W / 41.0285°N 82.3162°W / 41.0285; -82.3162 (Nova (Nov. 5, EF0)) 22:23–22:25 0.62 mi (1.00 km) 50 yd (46 m) Trees were downed, an outbuilding was damaged, and two large tractor tires were moved 20 feet. A country store sustained roof damage, while a grain and feed store as well as a grain bin were also damaged.[18]
EF1 NW of Hayesville Ashland OH 40°47′07″N 82°18′13″W / 40.7853°N 82.3035°W / 40.7853; -82.3035 (Hayesville (Nov. 5, EF1)) 22:29–22:33 2.04 mi (3.28 km) 100 yd (91 m) Trees were uprooted, a gravity wagon was tossed into trees, and a home sustained significant roofing and siding damage. The home's chimney was collapsed as well. A cow was severely injured.[19]
EF1 S of Wooster Wayne OH 40°46′56″N 81°55′13″W / 40.7822°N 81.9204°W / 40.7822; -81.9204 (Wooster (Nov. 5, EF1)) 22:52–22:53 0.2 mi (0.32 km) 50 yd (46 m) Half of the roof was ripped off of a historic homestead. Trees were snapped and uprooted in a convergent pattern.[20]
EF1 Erie Erie PA 42°05′06″N 80°08′23″W / 42.085°N 80.1396°W / 42.085; -80.1396 (Erie (Nov. 5, EF1)) 23:07–23:09 2.4 mi (3.9 km) 100 yd (91 m) This tornado was embedded in a larger area of straight-line winds and affected mainly residential areas of Erie. Several homes, businesses, and a shopping plaza sustained damage. Several trees were damaged or uprooted as well.[21]
EF1 South Vienna Clark, Madison OH 39°55′57″N 83°37′21″W / 39.9324°N 83.6225°W / 39.9324; -83.6225 (South Vienna (Nov. 5, EF1)) 23:16–23:25 6.62 mi (10.65 km) 200 yd (180 m) A heavy equipment sales business in South Vienna had a hole ripped in its roof and had some siding removed. Farming equipment was moved and damaged. Numerous trees were downed, several homes sustained minor roof damage, and a garage was shifted off its foundation. A metal barn sustained collapse of exterior walls, and a semi-trailer was overturned as well.[22][23]
EF1 N of Noble Richland IL 38°44′48″N 88°13′44″W / 38.7468°N 88.2289°W / 38.7468; -88.2289 (Noble (Nov. 5, EF1)) 23:24–23:33 6.84 mi (11.01 km) 50 yd (46 m) The roof of a house, a truck, and a barn sustained damage. Several trees were downed as well.[24]
EF2 Williamsfield Ashtabula OH 41°31′08″N 80°38′48″W / 41.5189°N 80.6467°W / 41.5189; -80.6467 (Williamsfield (Nov. 5, EF2)) 23:51–23:57 6.7 mi (10.8 km) 200 yd (180 m) 20 homes were damaged, including a few frame homes that had roofs torn off and some exterior walls collapsed. One house was shifted off of its foundation. Multiple mobile homes were completely destroyed with the debris scattered downwind. Many large trees and tree limbs were snapped as well.[25]
EF1 Calcutta Columbiana OH 40°40′51″N 80°35′27″W / 40.6809°N 80.5909°W / 40.6809; -80.5909 (Calcutta (Nov. 5, EF1)) 00:18–00:19 0.75 mi (1.21 km) 176 yd (161 m) Several trees were downed. Rooftop cooling units at a YMCA were ripped off.[26]
EF0 W of Salem Washington IN 38°34′37″N 86°13′37″W / 38.577°N 86.227°W / 38.577; -86.227 (Salem (Nov. 5, EF0)) 04:04–04:05 0.59 mi (0.95 km) 325 yd (297 m) Large portions of maple and cedar trees were tossed onto roads. Shingle, gutter, and roof damage was inflicted to homes, and barns were damaged as well. Several toys and pumpkins were tossed, a trampoline was thrown approximately a mile, and playground toys were displaced several hundred yards.[27]
EF1 Salem Washington IN 38°36′10″N 86°06′08″W / 38.6028°N 86.1021°W / 38.6028; -86.1021 (Salem (Nov. 5, EF1)) 04:16–04:17 0.25 mi (0.40 km) 35 yd (32 m) The upper portion of a feed mill in downtown Salem sustained significant damage, power poles were severely bent, and a multi-business building had a large portion of its roof lifted and dropped onto a restaurant nearby, which sustained significant damage due to falling bricks. Trees were snapped, and a home sustained roof and siding damage.[28]
EF1 E of Salem Washington IN 38°37′25″N 86°01′20″W / 38.6235°N 86.0221°W / 38.6235; -86.0221 (Salem (Nov. 5, EF1)) 04:20–04:21 0.5 mi (0.80 km) 60 yd (55 m) Several barns, street signs, bird houses, and metal poles sustained severe damage. A 500 US gal (1,900 L) propane tank was displaced a few feet and pushed against a grain storage building. Mud and dirt splattering was observed on a grain silo.[29]

November 17 event

[edit]
List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, November 17, 2017[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF0 ENE of Iona Bonneville ID 43°33′28″N 111°50′16″W / 43.5577°N 111.8378°W / 43.5577; -111.8378 (Iona (Nov. 17, EF0)) 21:25–21:35 5 mi (8.0 km) 20 yd (18 m) A metal picnic table was destroyed.[30]

November 18 event

[edit]
List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, November 18, 2017[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF0 NE of Dayton Tippecanoe IN 40°23′20″N 86°44′16″W / 40.3889°N 86.7377°W / 40.3889; -86.7377 (Dayton (Nov. 18, EF0)) 16:15–16:16 0.32 mi (0.51 km) 110 yd (100 m) Siding was ripped from off a corner of a home, and several tree tops were downed.[31]
EF0 Du Quoin Perry IL 38°01′06″N 89°14′19″W / 38.0184°N 89.2386°W / 38.0184; -89.2386 (Du Quoin (Nov. 18, EF0)) 18:15–18:16 0.68 mi (1.09 km) 30 yd (27 m) Numerous homes and businesses sustained shingle and siding damage. Hundreds of tree limbs were downed, causing damage to several vehicles. A power pole was snapped while widespread power outages were reported. A dozen mobile homes were damaged, including one untied mobile home that was shifted off its foundation.[32]
EF0 S of Round Knob Massac IL 37°14′06″N 88°44′12″W / 37.2351°N 88.7367°W / 37.2351; -88.7367 (Round Knob (Nov. 18, EF0)) 19:38–19:39 0.09 mi (0.14 km) 30 yd (27 m) A residence sustained shingle damage and had its cedar tree snapped. Limbs were broken off several other trees.[33]
EF1 Northern Reo Spencer IN 37°54′35″N 87°06′47″W / 37.9096°N 87.113°W / 37.9096; -87.113 (Reo (Nov. 18, EF1)) 20:38–20:41 2.38 mi (3.83 km) 300 yd (270 m) A dozen trees were snapped or uprooted, a detached garage was blown down, and a few power poles were snapped. Around six barns or sheds experienced loss of metal roofing.[34]
EF1 S of Bremen Muhlenberg KY 37°20′36″N 87°14′02″W / 37.3433°N 87.2339°W / 37.3433; -87.2339 (Bremen (Nov. 18, EF1)) 21:02–21:05 2.82 mi (4.54 km) 300 yd (270 m) One barn was destroyed while two others sustained minor damage and at least five more sustained minor roof or siding damage. Six homes sustained shingle loss, and dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted.[35]
EF1 S of Beaver Dam Ohio KY 37°23′58″N 86°54′19″W / 37.3995°N 86.9052°W / 37.3995; -86.9052 (Beaver Dam (Nov. 18, EF1)) 21:20–21:22 1.99 mi (3.20 km) 60 yd (55 m) Over a dozen small outbuildings were heavily damaged or destroyed, numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, and a post office sustained minor roof damage. Sections of roofing were lifted off homes and garages, and fences were blown inward. Several large warehouses had wood and sheet metal debris scattered. A chain link fence was flattened and insulation was ripped out of the damaged roof of a two-story home. One person was injured by a fallen tree that landed on a shed.[36]
EF1 N of Irvington Meade KY 37°55′20″N 86°18′31″W / 37.9222°N 86.3086°W / 37.9222; -86.3086 (Irvington (Nov. 18, EF1)) 21:32–21:34 1.82 mi (2.93 km) 50 yd (46 m) A large tobacco barn was pushed 15 ft (5.0 yd), saw its roof ripped off, and had several of its walls collapsed. An anchored mobile home was rolled several times and destroyed, injuring a man inside; a garage on the property was also demolished. A house had its roof ripped off, a fence was flattened, sheet metal was ripped from an outbuilding, and numerous trees were snapped or uprooted.[37]
EF0 NNW of Elkton Todd KY 36°53′20″N 87°11′46″W / 36.889°N 87.196°W / 36.889; -87.196 (Elkton (Nov. 18, EF0)) 21:36–21:37 0.73 mi (1.17 km) 150 yd (140 m) Four houses sustained partial shingle loss. A well-built porch was lifted, a brick foundation was blown out, and a grain bin was blown 30 yd (27 m) into a field and destroyed. A barn was demolished, a building had one of its walls blown out, and storm drains and shutters were ripped from a residence. Numerous trees were broken, several windows were shattered, and yard furniture was tossed.[38]
EF0 ENE of Slayden Dickson TN 36°17′59″N 87°24′36″W / 36.2997°N 87.41°W / 36.2997; -87.41 (Slayden (Nov. 18, EF0)) 21:52–21:53 0.91 mi (1.46 km) 75 yd (69 m) Two homes sustained minor roof damage, a travel trailer was blown onto its side, and a carport was destroyed. One barn was destroyed while two more were damaged; an outbuilding was heavily damaged by a fallen tree. Dozens of trees of snapped or uprooted.[39]
EF1 Joelton Davidson TN 36°19′31″N 86°52′10″W / 36.3252°N 86.8694°W / 36.3252; -86.8694 (Joelton (Nov. 18, EF1)) 22:31–22:32 1.14 mi (1.83 km) 200 yd (180 m) Two homes sustained significant roof damage, outbuildings were damaged, dozens of trees were snapped and uprooted, and power poles were snapped.[40]
EF1 Gladeville Davidson, Rutherford, Wilson TN 36°04′03″N 86°34′26″W / 36.0676°N 86.574°W / 36.0676; -86.574 (Gladeville (Nov. 18, EF1)) 22:53–23:05 10.26 mi (16.51 km) 100 yd (91 m) Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted, several outbuildings were demolished, a few homes sustained roof damage, and a steeple was knocked off a church.[41][42][43]
EF1 N of Campbellsville Taylor KY 37°25′15″N 85°20′51″W / 37.4209°N 85.3475°W / 37.4209; -85.3475 (Campbellsville (Nov. 18, EF1)) 23:00–23:01 1.49 mi (2.40 km) 50 yd (46 m) A half-dozen outbuildings were damaged or destroyed, one home sustained minor roof damage, and minor tree damage was observed.[44]
EF1 W of Littleville Colbert AL 34°35′17″N 87°44′13″W / 34.588°N 87.737°W / 34.588; -87.737 (Littleville (Nov. 18, EF1)) 23:01–23:04 1.71 mi (2.75 km) 200 yd (180 m) A home sustained shingle and siding damage; the supports to its porch were blown out, and the garage was pulled away and almost completely collapsed. A barn was mostly collapsed. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted.[45]
EF0 N of Hartsville Trousdale TN 36°24′36″N 86°15′36″W / 36.410°N 86.26°W / 36.410; -86.26 (Hartsville (Nov. 18, EF0)) 23:04–23:10 6.9 mi (11.1 km) 125 yd (114 m) Dozens of trees were snapped and uprooted. A few outbuildings and barns were severely damaged, and a few homes sustained some minor roof damage. This is the first confirmed November tornado on record in Trousdale County.[46]
EF1 N of Hatton Lawrence AL 34°36′34″N 87°27′44″W / 34.6094°N 87.4622°W / 34.6094; -87.4622 (Hatton (Nov. 18, EF1)) 23:18–23:24 4.33 mi (6.97 km) 300 yd (270 m) Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. A well-constructed barn was completely demolished. Numerous homes sustained exterior damage, including one that had the roof pulled from its carport and supports ripped from the concrete. A trailer was lofted atop a tractor. A small outbuilding collapsed, a mobile home had tin and siding peeled off, and a standalone garage port was shifted slightly off its foundation.[47]
EF1 Plum to Murrysville Allegheny, Westmoreland PA 40°25′14″N 79°43′40″W / 40.4206°N 79.7277°W / 40.4206; -79.7277 (Plum (Nov. 18, EF1)) 05:11–05:15 5.4 mi (8.7 km) 125 yd (114 m) A vehicle was flipped and air condenser units were moved at a senior residential community, where buildings suffered shingle and siding loss. Several homes suffered similar degrees of damage. One in particular had its door damaged, and its associated outbuilding lost its roof; a high-quality wind sensor measured a peak gust of 82 mph (132 km/h) there. Large trees were snapped and uprooted.[48]

November 22 event

[edit]
List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, November 22, 2017[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF0 W of Immokalee Collier FL 26°25′N 81°32′W / 26.42°N 81.53°W / 26.42; -81.53 (Immokalee (Nov. 22, EF0)) 21:40 0.25 mi (0.40 km) 25 yd (23 m) Two videos posted to social media indicated a landspout tornado.[49]

December

[edit]
Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
0 3 6 3 0 0 0 12

December 4 event

[edit]
List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, December 4, 2017[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF1 ENE of Higbee to ENE of Renick Randolph MO 39°18′36″N 92°29′35″W / 39.3099°N 92.493°W / 39.3099; -92.493 (Higbee (Dec. 4, EF1)) 22:54–23:09 10 mi (16 km) 30 yd (27 m) A mobile home was overturned, thrown from its foundation, and destroyed; one occupant was critically injured while a second sustained lesser injury. A house built into an earthen berm was heavily damaged, and a pickup truck was blown several hundred yards into a field.[50]
EF2 SW of Wayland, MO to WNW of Keokuk, IA Clark (MO), Lee (IA) MO, IA 40°22′40″N 91°37′39″W / 40.3779°N 91.6274°W / 40.3779; -91.6274 (Wayland (Dec. 4, EF2)) 23:13–23:28 7.97 mi (12.83 km) 50 yd (46 m) A salt shelter structure and doors were destroyed at a Department of Transportation building. Nearby wooden power poles were snapped, and trees were damaged as well. Windows were broken, and a semi-trailer was overturned, causing one injury.[51][52]
EF1 S of Brumley Miller MO 38°02′19″N 92°29′16″W / 38.0386°N 92.4879°W / 38.0386; -92.4879 (Brumley (Dec. 4, EF1)) 00:18–00:19 0.4 mi (0.64 km) 100 yd (91 m) Trees, a house, and an outbuilding were damaged.[53]

December 19 event

[edit]
List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, December 19, 2017[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF2 SW of Rusk Cherokee TX 31°44′37″N 95°11′33″W / 31.7435°N 95.1926°W / 31.7435; -95.1926 (Rusk (Dec. 19, EF2)) 00:53–01:06 3.08 mi (4.96 km) 691 yd (632 m) Concrete power poles and trees were downed, and damage to roofs and outbuildings occurred.[54]
EF2 NE of Reklaw Rusk TX 31°53′36″N 94°56′37″W / 31.8934°N 94.9435°W / 31.8934; -94.9435 (Reklaw (Dec. 19, EF2)) 01:31–01:37 6.39 mi (10.28 km) 1,300 yd (1,200 m) An unanchored single-family home was destroyed by this large wedge tornado after being lifted off its block foundation and pushed about 15 yd (14 m) into a forest. Many hardwood and pine trees were snapped or uprooted, and a fiberglass fishing boat was lofted and never found.[55]

December 20 event

[edit]
List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, December 20, 2017[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF1 ESE of Quitman Jackson LA 32°20′12″N 92°40′49″W / 32.3366°N 92.6804°W / 32.3366; -92.6804 (Quitman (Dec. 20, EF1)) 07:02–07:07 0.95 mi (1.53 km) 110 yd (100 m) A single-wide mobile home was pushed off its foundation and several hardwood trees were snapped.[56]
EF1 Gist Jasper, Newton TX 30°16′32″N 93°56′54″W / 30.2755°N 93.9484°W / 30.2755; -93.9484 (Gist (Dec. 20, EF1)) 07:37–07:42 4 mi (6.4 km) 250 yd (230 m) Some barns and the roofs of a few homes were damaged in the Gist area. Many trees were downed as well.[57]
EF1 N of Starks Calcasieu LA 30°21′00″N 93°42′53″W / 30.3501°N 93.7148°W / 30.3501; -93.7148 (Starks (Dec. 20, EF1)) 07:59–08:03 3.05 mi (4.91 km) 600 yd (550 m) A few homes and outbuildings sustained minor damage while many trees were downed.[58]
EF1 DeQuincy Calcasieu LA 30°26′07″N 93°28′34″W / 30.4354°N 93.4762°W / 30.4354; -93.4762 (DeQuincy (Dec. 20, EF1)) 08:17–08:24 4.7 mi (7.6 km) 600 yd (550 m) Several doors to hangars were damaged at a small airport in town. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, many homes and businesses sustained roof or window damage, and several automobiles were damaged. The batting cage awning at a high school was blown down, and a pavilion was destroyed at the DeQuincy Sportsplex.[59]
EF0 N of Tylertown Walthall MS 31°17′00″N 90°10′49″W / 31.2834°N 90.1802°W / 31.2834; -90.1802 (Tylertown (Dec. 20, EF0)) 12:39–12:40 0.17 mi (0.27 km) 50 yd (46 m) A mobile home was moved a few feet off its foundation and damaged. A storage shed was overturned and destroyed, and large tree branches were snapped.[60]
EF0 WNW of Roanoke Randolph AL 33°10′10″N 85°25′36″W / 33.1695°N 85.4267°W / 33.1695; -85.4267 (Roanoke (Dec. 20, EF0)) 16:40–16:45 3.17 mi (5.10 km) 16 yd (15 m) A barn had several of its roof panels blown off and tree branches were snapped; one branch fell onto an SUV. A larger extent of tree damage was found in relation to a snowstorm two weeks prior.[61]
EF0 N of Woodbury Meriwether GA 33°01′28″N 84°35′25″W / 33.0245°N 84.5904°W / 33.0245; -84.5904 (Woodbury (Dec. 20, EF0)) 18:15–18:17 3.17 mi (5.10 km) 125 yd (114 m) The tin roof was ripped from a fruit stand, many trees were snapped or uprooted, and a home sustained shingle damage. A barn was collapsed and a garage sustained roof damage.[62]

See also

[edit]

Notes

[edit]
  1. ^ a b c d e f g All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency.

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "U.S. Tornado Climatology". National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  2. ^ "Indiana Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Indianapolis, Indiana. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  3. ^ "Indiana Event Report: EF2 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Indianapolis, Indiana. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  4. ^ "Indiana Event Report: EF2 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Indianapolis, Indiana. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  5. ^ "Indiana Event Report: EF2 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Indianapolis, Indiana. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  6. ^ "Indiana Event Report: EF2 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Indianapolis, Indiana. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  7. ^ "Ohio Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Cleveland, Ohio. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  8. ^ "Ohio Event Report: EF2 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Wilmington, Ohio. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  9. ^ "Ohio Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Cleveland, Ohio. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  10. ^ "Indiana Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Indianapolis, Indiana. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  11. ^ "Ohio Event Report: EF2 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Cleveland, Ohio. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  12. ^ "Ohio Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Cleveland, Ohio. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  13. ^ "Ohio Event Report: EF2 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Cleveland, Ohio. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  14. ^ "Ohio Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Cleveland, Ohio. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  15. ^ "Ohio Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Cleveland, Ohio. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  16. ^ "Ohio Event Report: EF0 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Cleveland, Ohio. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  17. ^ "Ohio Event Report: EF0 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Cleveland, Ohio. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  18. ^ "Ohio Event Report: EF0 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Wilmington, Ohio. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  19. ^ "Ohio Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Cleveland, Ohio. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  20. ^ "Ohio Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Cleveland, Ohio. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  21. ^ "Pennsylvania Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Cleveland, Ohio. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  22. ^ "Ohio Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Wilmington, Ohio. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  23. ^ "Ohio Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Wilmington, Ohio. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  24. ^ "Illinois Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Lincoln, Illinois. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  25. ^ "Ohio Event Report: EF2 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Wilmington, Ohio. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  26. ^ "Ohio Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  27. ^ "Indiana Event Report: EF0 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Louisville, Kentucky. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  28. ^ "Indiana Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Louisville, Kentucky. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  29. ^ "Indiana Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Louisville, Kentucky. 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  30. ^ "Idaho Event Report: EF0 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Pocatello, Idaho. 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  31. ^ "Indiana Event Report: EF0 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Indianapolis, Indiana. 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  32. ^ "Illinois Event Report: EF0 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Paducah, Kentucky. 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  33. ^ "Illinois Event Report: EF0 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Paducah, Kentucky. 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  34. ^ "Indiana Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Paducah, Kentucky. 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  35. ^ "Kentucky Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Paducah, Kentucky. 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  36. ^ "Kentucky Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Louisville, Kentucky. 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  37. ^ "Kentucky Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Louisville, Kentucky. 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  38. ^ "Kentucky Event Report: EF0 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Paducah, Kentucky. 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  39. ^ "Tennessee Event Report: EF0 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Nashville, Tennessee. 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  40. ^ "Tennessee Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Nashville, Tennessee. 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  41. ^ "Tennessee Event Report: EF0 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Nashville, Tennessee. 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  42. ^ "Tennessee Event Report: EF0 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Nashville, Tennessee. 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  43. ^ "Tennessee Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Nashville, Tennessee. 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  44. ^ "Kentucky Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Louisville, Kentucky. 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  45. ^ "Alabama Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Huntsville, Alabama. 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  46. ^ "Tennessee Event Report: EF0 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Nashville, Tennessee. 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  47. ^ "Alabama Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Huntsville, Alabama. 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  48. ^ "Pennsylvania Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  49. ^ "Florida Event Report: EF0 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Miami, Florida. 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  50. ^ "Missouri Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Kansas City, Missouri. 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  51. ^ "Iowa Event Report: EF2 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Davenport, Iowa. 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  52. ^ "Iowa Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Davenport, Iowa. 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  53. ^ "Missouri Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Springfield, Missouri. 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  54. ^ "Texas Event Report: EF2 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Shreveport, Louisiana. 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  55. ^ "Texas Event Report: EF2 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Shreveport, Louisiana. 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  56. ^ "Louisiana Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Shreveport, Louisiana. 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  57. ^ "Texas Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Lake Charles, Louisiana. 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  58. ^ "Louisiana Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Lake Charles, Louisiana. 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  59. ^ "Louisiana Event Report: EF1 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Lake Charles, Louisiana. 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  60. ^ "Mississippi Event Report: EF0 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in New Orleans, Louisiana. 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  61. ^ "Alabama Event Report: EF0 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Birmingham, Alabama. 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  62. ^ "Georgia Event Report: EF0 Tornado" (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Atlanta, Georgia. 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_United_States_tornadoes_from_November_to_December_2017&oldid=1249369005"