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Tornado outbreak and derecho of April 1–3, 2024
A manufactured home slid off its foundation by the Eldorado, Illinois EF2 tornado.
Meteorological history
DurationApril 1–3, 2024
Tornado outbreak
Tornadoes86
Maximum ratingEF2 tornado
Overall effects
Fatalities5 non-tornadic
Injuries25
Areas affectedMidwestern, Southern, Northeastern United States
Power outages700,000[1]
Part of the Tornadoes of 2024

From April 1 to 3, 2024, a significant and very large tornado outbreak,[2] which also included a derecho, affected much of the Midwestern and Southeastern United States.[3][4] The National Weather Service issued dozens of severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings across West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Oklahoma, Kansas Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri during the event. A total of 32 million people were estimated to be under watches or warnings, and over 150,000 people were estimated to be without power.[5] and 15 people were injured. The event was given an outbreak intensity score of 28 points, ranking it as a significant tornado outbreak, and five people were killed by non-tornadic events as well.[6][7]

Meteorological synopsis[edit]

On March 28, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) first delineated a risk of organized severe weather across the Central and Southern Plains, as well as the Mississippi and Ohio River valleys for the beginning of April.[8] By the morning of April 1, a broad category 3/Enhanced risk existed from north-central Texas northeastward toward the Illinois–Indiana border, where widespread supercell thunderstorms were anticipated. The impetus for the severe weather setup came as a large, positively tilted upper-level trough progressed eastward from the Southwestern United States into the Central Plains region.[9] Morning surface observations revealed an area of low pressure over central Kansas, supporting a north-moving warm front to the east into Ohio and a trailing cold front southwestward into Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. Meanwhile, an eastward-shifting dry line resided from the Texas Panhandle southward into northern Mexico.[10] Within the warm sector of this low, an unstable environment was expected to develop, with averaged instability values of 2,000–3,000 J/kg, dewpoints in the mid- to upper-60s °F, very strong wind shear throughout the atmosphere, and rapidly cooling temperatures with height. Given these conditions, the SPC upgraded much of the eastern half of Oklahoma and a small section of northern Texas to a category 4/Moderate risk. In this area, the capping inversion aloft was expected to erode throughout the afternoon, giving way to multiple supercells capable of producing large hail in excess of 3 in (7.6 cm). A conditional threat of strong/EF2+ tornadoes existed too as wind shear close to the surface strengthened with time.[11]

Derecho[edit]

Through the afternoon hours, semi-discrete supercells developed across north and central Texas, contributing to widespread reports of large hail the size of baseballs, in addition to hurricane-force wind gusts upwards of 90 mph (140 km/h).[12] Farther to the northeast, isolated severe weather occurred in Oklahoma, though it was curtailed by persistent cloud cover and a broad rain shield across the risk area.[13] Even farther to the northeast, training supercell thunderstorms tracked across the St. Louis metropolitan area, contributing to large hail.[14] By the evening hours, a quasi-linear convective system developed across eastern Oklahoma and progressed toward Missouri and Illinois. As it did so, the squall line interacted with boundaries produced by earlier storms; this resulted in several tornadic circulations along the line.[15] In spite of modest instability, strong vertical wind shear maintained organized convective activity as it spread eastward from southern Illinois and eventually into West Virginia during the pre-dawn and early morning hours.[16][17] Numerous reports of damaging winds were received, including gusts in excess of 90 mph (140 km/h) near Huntington, West Virginia.[18] The squall line posthumously met the criteria of a derecho, and post-storm surveys revealed dozens of tornadoes along its track. In particular, 10 tornadoes were confirmed across West Virginia on April 2, the most observed in a single calendar day on record.[4] Convective activity finally lost vigor as it moved toward the West Virginia–Virginia border into a more stable environment.[19]

As the derecho tracked from Missouri to West Virginia early on April 2, another widespread outbreak of severe weather and tornadoes was expected to occur across the broader Ohio River Valley region. On April 1, the SPC issued a category 4/Moderate risk across much of Ohio and adjacent portions of surrounding states. Despite questions about the influence of widespread morning thunderstorms, forecasters felt there was sufficient confidence that the atmosphere would recover over subsequent hours, contributing to discrete or clusters of storms capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and multiple significant tornadoes.[20] By the afternoon hours of April 2, forecasters expressed concern that morning convection would stunt the degree of destabilization across portions of the risk area, particularly in Ohio. Farther to the west, an environment characterized by surface temperatures of in the low- to mid-70s °F, dewpoints between 65–70 °F (18–21 °C), and strong vertical wind shear was still expected to promote a substantiative risk for strong tornadoes.[21] Storms across southern Indiana and western Kentucky initially struggled to intensify during the afternoon,[22] but they eventually matured into tornado-producing supercells as they continued eastward into western Ohio.[23] As convective activity to the north continued eastward into a drier and more stable environment,[24] a cluster of storms developed farther south across Alabama and Georgia, contributing to additional tornadoes.[25][26] Into April 3, additional severe weather occurred along frontal boundaries from Florida to Virginia before activity pushed offshore.[27][28]

Confirmed tornadoes[edit]

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
1 19 52 14 0 0 0 86

April 1 event[edit]

List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, April 1, 2024[a]
EF# Location County / parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width
EF0 Chesterfield St. Louis MO 38°39′10″N 90°33′03″W / 38.6528°N 90.5507°W / 38.6528; -90.5507 (Chesterfield (Apr. 1, EF0)) 23:32–23:35 2.01 mi (3.23 km) 332 yd (304 m)
A high-end EF0 tornado caused minor roof and siding damage to homes, blew down part of a fence, and damaged trees, including some that were snapped or uprooted.[29][30]
EF1 N of Hominy to SE of Wynona Osage OK 36°28′35″N 96°24′32″W / 36.4763°N 96.4089°W / 36.4763; -96.4089 (Hominy (Apr. 1, EF1)) 00:17–00:27 7 mi (11 km) 600 yd (550 m)
This high-end EF1 tornado snapped or uprooted numerous trees and blew down numerous power poles.[31]
EF1 ESE of Wynona to W of Barnsdall Osage OK 36°32′19″N 96°17′19″W / 36.5385°N 96.2887°W / 36.5385; -96.2887 (Wynona (Apr. 1, EF1)) 00:28–00:36 5.5 mi (8.9 km) 1,000 yd (910 m)
A large, high-end EF1 tornado formed almost immediately after the previous tornado dissipated. It blew the roof off of a garage, uprooted or snapped trees, and blew down numerous power poles.[31]
EF1 Southeastern Barnsdall Osage OK 36°33′30″N 96°09′41″W / 36.5583°N 96.1613°W / 36.5583; -96.1613 (Barnsdall (Apr. 1, EF1)) 00:38–00:41 2.2 mi (3.5 km) 550 yd (500 m)
Homes were damaged, outbuildings were destroyed, and trees and power poles were blown down.[31]
EF1 N of Ochelata Osage, Washington OK 36°38′01″N 96°00′28″W / 36.6335°N 96.0079°W / 36.6335; -96.0079 (Ochelata (Apr. 1, EF1)) 00:49–00:56 4.9 mi (7.9 km) 550 yd (500 m)
A tornado damaged outbuildings, uprooted trees, and blew down power poles.[31]
EF1 N of Delaware Nowata OK 36°47′18″N 95°40′17″W / 36.7883°N 95.6713°W / 36.7883; -95.6713 (Delaware (Apr. 1, EF1)) 01:13–01:19 4.2 mi (6.8 km) 600 yd (550 m)
Trees were uprooted, large tree limbs were snapped, outbuildings were damaged, and power poles were blown down.[31]
EF1 WNW of Fair Grove Greene MO 37°24′N 93°16′W / 37.4°N 93.26°W / 37.4; -93.26 (Fair Grove (Apr. 1, EF1)) 03:47–03:49 1.9 mi (3.1 km) 100 yd (91 m)
Several trees were uprooted or snapped, an outbuilding was heavily damaged, and a residence suffered minor damage.[32]
EF0 NE of Long Lane Dallas, Laclede MO 37°38′N 92°52′W / 37.63°N 92.87°W / 37.63; -92.87 (Long Lane (Apr. 1, EF0)) 04:06–04:08 2.3 mi (3.7 km) 200 yd (180 m)
A tornado uprooted and/or snapped over 200 trees, rolled an unanchored mobile home, damaged the roof of a residence, and damaged multiple outbuildings.[33]
EF0 Morgan Laclede MO 37°31′N 92°41′W / 37.51°N 92.68°W / 37.51; -92.68 (Evergreen (Apr. 1, EF0)) 04:20–04:21 2.28 mi (3.67 km) 100 yd (91 m)
An intermittent tornado damaged outbuildings and trees, including some trees that were snapped or uprooted.[34]
EF0 NNE of Evergreen Laclede MO 37°35′N 92°35′W / 37.58°N 92.59°W / 37.58; -92.59 (Evergreen (Apr. 1, EF0)) 04:24–04:26 2.06 mi (3.32 km) 100 yd (91 m)
Some outbuildings and trees were damaged by an intermittent tornado.[35]

April 2 event[edit]

List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, April 2, 2024[a]
EF# Location County / parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width
EF0 St. James Phelps MO 38°00′N 91°37′W / 38°N 91.61°W / 38; -91.61 (St. James (Apr. 2, EF0)) 05:27–05:28 0.25 mi (0.40 km) 10 yd (9.1 m)
A brief, weak tornado damaged small outbuildings at an elementary school as well as to a light pole at a football stadium. A school camera captured the tornado moving over a school building.[36]
EF1 NW of Garfield Benton AR 36°27′22″N 94°01′35″W / 36.4561°N 94.0265°W / 36.4561; -94.0265 (Hill Top (Apr. 2, EF1)) 05:33–05:37 2.8 mi (4.5 km) 550 yd (500 m)
Numerous trees were uprooted.[31]
EF1 Garfield Benton AR 36°26′56″N 94°00′21″W / 36.449°N 94.0057°W / 36.449; -94.0057 (Garfield (Apr. 2, EF1)) 05:35–05:38 2.4 mi (3.9 km) 300 yd (270 m)
A twin tornado developed to the south of the previous tornado. The roofs of two homes were damaged, an outbuilding was destroyed, and trees were uprooted.[31]
EF0 NE of Gordonville Cape Girardeau MO 37°20′N 89°38′W / 37.33°N 89.63°W / 37.33; -89.63 (Gordonville (Apr. 2, EF0)) 09:15–09:16 0.44 mi (0.71 km) 150 yd (140 m)
A brief tornado downed several large tree limbs. Sporadic damaging winds continued eastward after the tornado dissipated.[37][38][39]
EF2 NNW of Goreville to W of Creal Springs Williamson IL 37°38′03″N 89°00′06″W / 37.6341°N 89.0017°W / 37.6341; -89.0017 (Goreville (Apr. 2, EF2)) 09:46–09:52 6.74 mi (10.85 km) 250 yd (230 m)
This tornado began along IL 148 and crossed over I-57 heading east, causing roof damage to homes and outbuildings, and snapping or uprooting trees. The tornado reached its peak intensity of high-end EF2 along the north side of the Lake of Egypt, causing severe roof and structural damage to three businesses, and blowing out a window at the nearby fire protection building. The tornado continued to damage homes and outbuildings and snapped or uprooted numerous trees before dissipating.[37][38][40]
EF1 ENE Creal Springs to E of Stonefort Williamson, Saline IL 37°37′22″N 88°49′17″W / 37.6229°N 88.8215°W / 37.6229; -88.8215 (Creal Springs (Apr. 2, EF1)) 09:56–10:03 7.57 mi (12.18 km) 250 yd (230 m)
Along the beginning of this tornado path, many trees were snapped or uprooted. Moving eastward, the tornado reached its peak intensity of high-end EF1 as it moved directly through Stonefort. A couple of homes had portions of their roofs ripped off; however, the majority of houses were damaged by fallen trees. Outbuildings and a mobile home also had roof damage in the town. The tornado continued to snap and uproot trees east of the town before dissipating.[38][40]
EF1 ENE of Kevil McCracken KY 37°05′27″N 88°51′23″W / 37.0909°N 88.8565°W / 37.0909; -88.8565 (Cimota City (Apr. 2, EF1)) 10:05–10:06 0.6 mi (0.97 km) 50 yd (46 m)
A house had a portion of its roof removed, a couple of other homes suffered fascia and siding damage, and about a dozen trees had large limbs downed.[38][41]
EF2 ESE of Eldorado Saline IL 37°47′29″N 88°24′10″W / 37.7913°N 88.4029°W / 37.7913; -88.4029 (Eldorado (Apr. 2, EF2)) 10:15–10:16 1.14 mi (1.83 km) 100 yd (91 m)
A strong tornado destroyed an outbuilding and removed portions of roofing from two homes. An industrial garage and two manufactured homes were severely damaged. One manufactured home was moved several feet off its foundation and had one of its walls torn open, resulting in injury to two occupants. Multiple trees were snapped or uprooted.[37][38][40]
EF1 Ridgway Gallatin IL 37°47′43″N 88°16′16″W / 37.7953°N 88.2712°W / 37.7953; -88.2712 (Ridgway (Apr. 2, EF1)) 10:21–10:22 0.98 mi (1.58 km) 100 yd (91 m)
A brief tornado caused roof damage to a house and an outbuilding. A grain bin was also damaged, and several trees were downed.[37][38][40]
EF1 S of New Haven, IL Gallatin (IL), Posey (IN) IL, IN 37°53′21″N 88°12′50″W / 37.8893°N 88.2139°W / 37.8893; -88.2139 (New Haven (Apr. 2, EF1)) 10:22–10:29 7.45 mi (11.99 km) 100 yd (91 m)
Several large trees were snapped or uprooted, one of which crushed a small brick building. A manufactured home was severely damaged and a nearby outbuilding had part of its roof ripped off.[37][38][40]
EF1 E of Ridgway Gallatin IL 37°47′29″N 88°10′40″W / 37.7915°N 88.1777°W / 37.7915; -88.1777 (Ridgway (Apr. 2, EF1)) 10:26–10:28 1.96 mi (3.15 km) 75 yd (69 m)
A brief tornado caused significant roof damage to a couple of a large farm outbuildings; debris was tossed hundreds of feet. A home sustained shingle damage and several trees were snapped or uprooted.[38][42]
EF2 NNE of Maunie, IL to S of Poseyville, IN White (IL), Posey (IN) IL, IN 38°03′53″N 88°01′14″W / 38.0646°N 88.0206°W / 38.0646; -88.0206 (Maunie (Apr. 2, EF2)) 10:31–10:43 14.9 mi (24.0 km) 250 yd (230 m)
This EF2 tornado snapped or uprooted hundreds of trees. Several outbuildings and sheds were damaged or destroyed. Several homes sustained minor to moderate roof damage. This tornado eventually merged with the 10:37 UTC tornado.[37][38][43]
EF2 S of Uniontown Union KY 37°45′49″N 88°01′54″W / 37.7635°N 88.0317°W / 37.7635; -88.0317 (Uniontown (Apr. 2, EF2)) 10:34–10:40 6.9 mi (11.1 km) 150 yd (140 m)
Several homes sustained significant roof damage and/or were shifted off their foundations. Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted.[37][38][42]
EF2 SSE of New Harmony to WSW of Darmstadt Posey IN 38°05′34″N 87°54′54″W / 38.0927°N 87.9151°W / 38.0927; -87.9151 (New Harmony (Apr. 2, EF2)) 10:37–10:48 11.7 mi (18.8 km) 250 yd (230 m)
A strong tornado snapped or uprooted hundreds of trees and damaged or destroyed dozens of outbuildings. Several homes sustained minor to moderate damage. This tornado merged with the 10:31 UTC tornado.[37][38][44]
EF1 N of Morganfield Union KY 37°43′15″N 87°53′37″W / 37.7209°N 87.8936°W / 37.7209; -87.8936 (Morganfield (Apr. 2, EF1)) 10:41–10:42 1.24 mi (2.00 km) 50 yd (46 m)
A large, newly built farm outbuilding sustained severe roof and wall damage. A home sustained shingle and fascia damage, a shed was destroyed, and a carport was damaged. Several trees were damaged as well.[38][42]
EF1 SE of Sturgis Union KY 37°29′37″N 87°56′56″W / 37.4936°N 87.9488°W / 37.4936; -87.9488 (Sturgis (Apr. 2, EF1)) 10:46–10:47 0.72 mi (1.16 km) 100 yd (91 m)
A large farm outbuilding was severely damaged, two homes sustained roof damage, and several large trees were snapped at their base. One tree fell on a manufactured home, resulting in injury to a resident.[38][42]
EF2 E of Wadesville to Darmstadt to SSW of Elberfeld Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick IN 38°08′56″N 87°40′16″W / 38.1488°N 87.6712°W / 38.1488; -87.6712 (Wadesville (Apr. 2, EF2)) 10:47–11:00 14.96 mi (24.08 km) 250 yd (230 m)
A strong tornado completely ripped the roofs off several homes. Additional but more minor damage occurred to a few other homes as well. Numerous outbuildings or sheds were damaged or destroyed. Hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted.[38][45]
EF2 SE of Cynthiana to SE of Elberfeld Vanderburgh, Warrick IN 38°09′N 87°41′W / 38.15°N 87.68°W / 38.15; -87.68 (Cynthiana (Apr. 2, EF2)) 10:48–11:03 15.04 mi (24.20 km) 250 yd (230 m)
A significant tornado damaged or destroyed dozens of outbuildings, damaged several homes, and snapped electrical power poles. Hundreds of trees were also snapped or uprooted.[37][38]
EF1 S of Haubstadt to S of Elberfeld Vanderburgh, Warrick IN 38°10′01″N 87°34′23″W / 38.1669°N 87.5731°W / 38.1669; -87.5731 (Haubstadt (Apr. 2, EF1)) 10:54–11:01 7.3 mi (11.7 km) 200 yd (180 m)
Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted and several outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. A few homes sustained minor to moderate damage. This tornado merged with the 10:48 UTC EF2 tornado.[38][46]
EF1 S of Elberfeld Vanderburgh, Warrick IN 38°09′22″N 87°30′03″W / 38.1561°N 87.5008°W / 38.1561; -87.5008 (Haubstadt (Apr. 2, EF1)) 10:58–11:03 5.39 mi (8.67 km) 200 yd (180 m)
A home sustained minor roof damage, several outbuildings were damaged or destroyed, and dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted.[38][47]
EF1 SSE of Chandler Warrick IN 38°01′12″N 87°21′47″W / 38.02°N 87.3631°W / 38.02; -87.3631 (Chandler (Apr. 2, EF1)) 11:04–11:06 1.69 mi (2.72 km) 100 yd (91 m)
Three homes suffered substantial roof damage and hundreds of trees were either snapped or uprooted.[38][48]
EF1 S of Lynnville Warrick IN 38°08′21″N 87°19′18″W / 38.1393°N 87.3218°W / 38.1393; -87.3218 (Lynnville (Apr. 2, EF1)) 11:05–11:13 8.77 mi (14.11 km) 200 yd (180 m)
A large barn was destroyed, and one home sustained significant shingle damage. A few other houses sustained minor damage as well. Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted.[38][47]
EF1 E of Chaplin Nelson, Washington KY 37°56′03″N 85°13′12″W / 37.9341°N 85.2201°W / 37.9341; -85.2201 (Chaplin (Apr. 2, EF1)) 12:50–12:56 5.02 mi (8.08 km) 125 yd (114 m)
Over a dozen barns and outbuildings were heavily damaged or destroyed and extensive tree damage occurred.[49]
EF1 SW of Lawrenceburg Anderson KY 37°57′21″N 85°02′43″W / 37.9558°N 85.0453°W / 37.9558; -85.0453 (Sinai (Apr. 2, EF1)) 12:56–12:59 2.1 mi (3.4 km) 150 yd (140 m)
A home had extensive roof damage while two nearby barns had large portions of their roofs removed. Another home had minor roof and exterior damage and trees were snapped or twisted.[49]
EF1 NW of Nicholasville Woodford, Jessamine KY 37°58′52″N 84°41′03″W / 37.981°N 84.6843°W / 37.981; -84.6843 (Catnip (Apr. 2, EF1)) 13:11–13:15 1.82 mi (2.93 km) 300 yd (270 m)
Multiple barns were significantly damaged or destroyed. A garage door was blown in, a home sustained broken windows, and multiple trees were downed.[49]
EF1 NNE of Nicholasville Jessamine KY 37°56′14″N 84°32′54″W / 37.9372°N 84.5483°W / 37.9372; -84.5483 (Catnip (Apr. 2, EF1)) 13:19 0.42 mi (0.68 km) 150 yd (140 m)
A very brief tornado tossed two storage sheds onto a highway. It continued into an industrial park, ripping off large portions of roofing, blowing out doors, and pulling away wall panels from many buildings and warehouses. Boards and drywall were impaled into the surrounding structures and the ground. Three vehicles were flipped over and a heavy travel trailer was moved about 20 yd (18 m).[49]
EF1 SSE of Monterey to N of Mount Zion Bourbon, Clark KY 38°28′16″N 84°18′15″W / 38.471°N 84.3042°W / 38.471; -84.3042 (Monterey (Apr. 2, EF1)) 13:20–13:35 13.44 mi (21.63 km) 100 yd (91 m)
Three funnels consolidated into a tornado that impacted two farms. On one farm, multiple structures sustained damage. On the other property, an open-area structure was collapsed save for one remaining wall. An adjacent stable sustained roof damage and multiple trailers were flipped. Six horses were injured, a barn was demolished, and multiple large trees were downed, which likely caused damage to a stone cabin.[49]
EF1 WSW of Becknerville Clark KY 37°58′31″N 84°18′20″W / 37.9754°N 84.3056°W / 37.9754; -84.3056 (Becknerville (Apr. 2, EF1)) 13:30–13:33 1.94 mi (3.12 km) 150 yd (140 m)
One home had a portion of its roof torn off while others were damaged and trees were snapped.[49]
EF0 S of Sharpsburg Bath KY 38°10′27″N 83°55′47″W / 38.1742°N 83.9296°W / 38.1742; -83.9296 (Sharpsburg (Apr. 2, EF0)) 13:37–13:38 0.36 mi (0.58 km) 75 yd (69 m)
A home sustained extensive roof damage and some structural damage. The southeast corner of a barn was blown out. Extensive tree damage occurred as well.[50]
EF0 ENE of Sharpsburg Bath KY 38°12′54″N 83°49′55″W / 38.215°N 83.8319°W / 38.215; -83.8319 (Sharpsburg (Apr. 2, EF0)) 13:39 0.10 mi (0.16 km) 25 yd (23 m)
The back half of the roofing structure of a manufactured home was lifted. Grass, mud, and insulation plastered the front of the home. This is the only damage caused by this very brief tornado.[50]
EF1 Greenup to northern Ironton Greenup (KY), Lawrence (OH) KY, OH 38°34′N 82°50′W / 38.57°N 82.84°W / 38.57; -82.84 (Greenup (Apr. 2, EF1)) 14:12–14:20 8 mi (13 km) 250 yd (230 m)
A high-end EF1 tornado began in Greenup beginning at a cemetery in town. The tornado tracked southeast, damaging the roofs of building and downing trees, some onto buildings. The tornado crossed the Ohio River into the town of Hanging Rock, where it impacted a campground. Several RV were overturned and tossed throughout the campgrounds. A salt storage dome was destroyed, causing one employee to get seriously injured. The tornado continued southeastward, damaging a few homes and the Ironton Middle School before weakening and dissipating. This was originally classified as a microburst before reanalysis determined it was a tornado.[37][4]
EF1 SW of Westwood Boyd KY 38°27′22″N 82°42′44″W / 38.4562°N 82.7122°W / 38.4562; -82.7122 (Westwood (Apr. 2, EF1)) 14:21–14:23 1.1 mi (1.8 km) 250 yd (230 m)
A single-wide trailer home was flipped, and a home was damaged and shifted off its foundation with other homes also receiving damage. This tornado was embedded within a larger area of damaging straight-line winds from the storm.[4]
EF2 SSW of Cannonsburg Boyd KY 38°16′58″N 82°45′41″W / 38.2828°N 82.7613°W / 38.2828; -82.7613 (Cannonsburg (Apr. 2, EF2)) 14:24–14:26 1.14 mi (1.83 km) 450 yd (410 m)
This brief but strong tornado caused severe tree damage, destroyed several barns and outbuildings, and removed the roof from a house completely. Additional homes sustained damage.[37][4]
EF1 NW of Willow Wood Lawrence OH 38°35′56″N 82°30′20″W / 38.5989°N 82.5055°W / 38.5989; -82.5055 (Willow Wood (Apr. 2, EF1)) 14:26–14:27 1.09 mi (1.75 km) 200 yd (180 m)
The roofs were blown off three structures, including two homes. Tin panels were uplifted on a barn roof as well. A few trees were knocked down. A travel trailer was rolled.[4]
EF1 SSW of Huntington Wayne, Cabell WV 38°23′N 82°28′W / 38.38°N 82.46°W / 38.38; -82.46 (Huntington (Apr. 2, EF1)) 14:34 0.47 mi (0.76 km) 200 yd (180 m)
Trees were snapped or uprooted by this high-end EF1 tornado. Buildings suffered minor damage as well.[4]
EF1 NW of Crown City Lawrence OH 38°38′55″N 82°22′40″W / 38.6487°N 82.3778°W / 38.6487; -82.3778 (Crown City (Apr. 2, EF1)) 14:34–14:35 0.45 mi (0.72 km) 250 yd (230 m)
A high-end EF1 tornado snapped or uprooted a significant amount of trees in the Wayne National Forest. This tornado path may be extended in later surveys.[4]
EF1 N of Pea Ridge to N of Barboursville Cabell WV 38°26′05″N 82°20′52″W / 38.4346°N 82.3479°W / 38.4346; -82.3479 (Pea Ridge (Apr. 2, EF1)) 14:39–14:42 4.18 mi (6.73 km) 200 yd (180 m)
An intermittent, high-end EF1 tornado touched down next to the Ohio River in West Virginia, tracking southeast and damaging numerous trees.[4]
EF1 NE of Crown City Gallia OH 38°37′00″N 82°14′30″W / 38.6166°N 82.2417°W / 38.6166; -82.2417 (Crown City (Apr. 2, EF1)) 14:40–14:41 0.48 mi (0.77 km) 150 yd (140 m)
Several large hardwood trees were uprooted in a ravine. Some barns were damaged by fallen trees. The roof and exterior walls of a warehouse were blown off.[4]
EF1 S of Fraziers Bottom to Bancroft Putnam WV 38°30′39″N 81°59′44″W / 38.5109°N 81.9956°W / 38.5109; -81.9956 (Fraziers Bottom (Apr. 2, EF1)) 14:54–14:59 8.50 mi (13.68 km) 200 yd (180 m)
An intermittent, low-end EF1 tornado did scattered tree damage, mainly downing large tree limbs with a few uprooted trees at first. Moving east, a narrow swath of uprooted and snapped trees resulted in the EF1 rating. The tornado continued east, crossing the Kanawha River before dissipating in Bancroft.[4]
EF0 Southern Buffalo Putnam WV 38°36′20″N 81°58′49″W / 38.6055°N 81.9804°W / 38.6055; -81.9804 (Buffalo (Apr. 2, EF0)) 14:55–14:56 0.55 mi (0.89 km) 100 yd (91 m)
A high-end EF0 tornado uprooted and snapped several large trees.[4]
EF1 SE of St. Albans to Northern Dunbar Kanawha WV 38°22′11″N 81°48′57″W / 38.3697°N 81.8157°W / 38.3697; -81.8157 (St. Albans (Apr. 2, EF1)) 15:02–15:06 5 mi (8.0 km) 300 yd (270 m)
An EF1 tornado snapped or uprooted a significant number of trees, many of which fell on and damaged homes. Another house had its roof blown off.[37][4]
EF2 Cross Lanes to S of Wallace Kanawha WV 38°25′58″N 81°48′39″W / 38.4329°N 81.8109°W / 38.4329; -81.8109 (Cross Lanes (Apr. 2, EF2)) 15:04–15:10 8 mi (13 km) 300 yd (270 m)
This intermittent but strong low-end EF2 tornado traveled near the Putnam-Kanawha County line. Several large and healthy trees were snapped at their bases and uprooted. Minor damage to homes was noted in the area, too. The tornado traveled due east, continuing to snap and uproot trees. One of the trees fell onto a home, which significantly damaged the second story of the home. Before lifting, several additional large trees were either snapped and/or uprooted.[37][4]
EF1 W of Hernshaw to Southern Marmet Kanawha WV 38°14′07″N 81°39′25″W / 38.2353°N 81.6569°W / 38.2353; -81.6569 (Hernshaw (Apr. 2, EF1)) 15:11–15:15 5.14 mi (8.27 km) 200 yd (180 m)
A tornado began in the Kanawha State Forest and skipped along an intermittent path eastward. The top floor was blown off of one structure, an RV was rolled, and significant tree damage occurred. The tornado dissipated before reaching I-64.[4]
EF1 Quick to NE of Coalridge Kanawha WV 38°22′25″N 81°25′22″W / 38.3735°N 81.4227°W / 38.3735; -81.4227 (Quick (Apr. 2, EF1)) 15:15–15:17 2.25 mi (3.62 km) 200 yd (180 m)
Two mobile homes were destroyed, a utility pole was snapped at its base, and significant tree damage occurred.[4]
EF1 Dry Branch Kanawha WV 38°10′18″N 81°27′40″W / 38.1717°N 81.4610°W / 38.1717; -81.4610 (Dry Branch (Apr. 2, EF1)) 15:21–15:22 0.78 mi (1.26 km) 100 yd (91 m)
A tornado snapped and uprooted trees and damaged the roofs of a few homes.[4]
EF1 SW of Georgetown Harrison, Floyd IN 38°16′12″N 86°01′18″W / 38.2699°N 86.0216°W / 38.2699; -86.0216 (Georgetown (Apr. 2, EF1)) 17:09–17:15 3.17 mi (5.10 km) 30 yd (27 m)
A tornado touched down multiple times, primarily inflicting damage to trees. One home had a portion of its roof decking ripped off and thrown. Roofing material and outdoor accessories were blown away as well. Another home also sustained damage to its gutter covers.[49]
EF0 NE of Herscher to ESE of Bonfield Kankakee IL 41°05′N 88°04′W / 41.08°N 88.06°W / 41.08; -88.06 (Herscher (Apr. 2, EF0)) 18:02–18:08 4.6 mi (7.4 km) 50 yd (46 m)
A grain silo was tossed into a field. Trees and barns were also damaged. Preliminary information.[37]
EFU NNE of Irwin Kankakee IL 41°00′N 87°58′W / 41.0°N 87.97°W / 41.0; -87.97 (Irwin (Apr. 2, EFU)) 18:10–18:11 4.6 mi (7.4 km) 50 yd (46 m)
A narrow rope tornado was photographed by several people. No known damage occurred. Preliminary information.[37]
EF0 E of Manteno Kankakee IL 41°15′N 87°46′W / 41.25°N 87.76°W / 41.25; -87.76 (Manteno (Apr. 2, EF0)) 18:30–18:31 0.53 mi (0.85 km) 25 yd (23 m)
This short-lived tornado caused damage to power poles as well as a small metal structure that was destroyed. Preliminary information.[37]
EF2 S of Hico Fayette WV 38°05′09″N 81°00′12″W / 38.0859°N 81.0032°W / 38.0859; -81.0032 (Hico (Apr. 2, EF2)) 20:30–20:32 1.18 mi (1.90 km) 300 yd (270 m)
A strong tornado touched down and immediately started causing considerable and significant tree damage, snapping and uprooting hundreds of trees. Several homes were damaged by trees, including one home that had significant roof damage. The tornado made a slight jog to the northeast where the tornado reached its peak intensity with significant tree damage. The tornado damaged or destroyed several homes, shifting one home several feet off its foundation and tossing the metal roof approximately 350 yd (320 m). The exact beginning and ending point of the tornado is unknown due to difficulties with access. The track may be revised if drone footage can be reviewed.[37][4]
EF1 Sunbright Morgan TN 36°14′31″N 84°40′21″W / 36.2419°N 84.6725°W / 36.2419; -84.6725 (Sunbright (Apr. 2, EF1)) 21:20–21:25 2.86 mi (4.60 km) 150 yd (140 m)
A tornado touched down in downtown Sunbright and dealt damage to numerous residential and commercial structures. As the tornado tracked northeast, exiting the town, some metal building structures, barns, and trees in this area were damaged. The tornado re-intensified and damaged several more homes and barns before it dissipated. This tornado occurred almost exactly one year after a tornado struck Sunbright during an outbreak the previous year.[37][51]
EF2 SSE of Sellersburg, IN to Prospect, KY to NNW of Park Lake, KY Clark (IN), Jefferson (KY), Oldham (KY) IN, KY 36°14′31″N 84°40′21″W / 36.2419°N 84.6725°W / 36.2419; -84.6725 (Prospect (Apr. 2, EF2)) 21:31–21:45 11.59 mi (18.65 km) 450 yd (410 m)
This tornado began along I-265, where it knocked over three tractor trailers and uprooted some trees. The tornado quickly strengthened, moving through the neighborhood of Brookhollow in Jeffersonville. In Brookhollow, many garage doors were blown out, windows were broken, brick facade crumbled, trees were uprooted, and large sections of roofs were blown off structures. Many boards were impaled and driven more than a foot into the ground with others being impaled into homes. An industrial business along I-265 had a 5,000 lb (2,300 kg) salt pod was lifted up over a concrete barrier and thrown down a hill approximately 40 yd (37 m). The tornado broke windows and peeled metal roofing off of more homes before crossing the Ohio River into Kentucky. As it entered Kentucky, the tornado widened and briefly strengthened to EF2 intensity twice as it moved through Prospect. The Beechland Beach neighborhood had well-built homes suffer significant roof damage, broken windows, and air conditioner units twisted and torn from the sides of the homes. One home suffered a collapsed exterior wall. The tornado crossed a park and entered the neighborhood of The Sutherlands. Numerous homes suffered roof damage, power lines were downed, power poles were snapped, and trees were uprooted. A part of a tree was torn from the main trunk and impaled over four feet into the ground here. The tornado then entered the Hunting Creek neighborhood, where more trees were uprooted and more roof damage was dealt to homes, including two homes that suffered total roofing loss. The tornado exited Hunting Creek and weakened as it entered Hidden Creek. Trees were uprooted, barns took damage to their overhead doors and sheet metal, and some homes incurred roof damage. The tornado finally exited Prospect, turning northeast and striking the southern portion of a golf course, uprooting trees and damaging barns. The tornado then lifted northeast of the golf course. There were 22 injuries.[37][49]
EF2 Buckner Oldham KY 38°23′10″N 85°29′52″W / 38.3862°N 85.4978°W / 38.3862; -85.4978 (Buckner (Apr. 2, EF2)) 21:46–21:53 5.33 mi (8.58 km) 320 yd (290 m)
An EF2 tornado impacted multiple homes, ripping off large portions of roofing, blowing out windows, and inverting or blowing out garage doors. The roof HVAC system at a high school was blown to the ground, and a nearby streetlight was bent. An adjacent metal warehouse sustained some roof damage and had its garage doors inverted. A large, open-faced metal RV storage building likewise sustained damage to its roof and walls. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted as well.[37][49]
EF1 SSW of Dillsboro Ohio IN 38°54′12″N 85°08′24″W / 38.9034°N 85.1399°W / 38.9034; -85.1399 (Dillsboro (Apr. 2, EF1)) 21:52–21:57 3.4 mi (5.5 km) 100 yd (91 m)
A tornado touched down in the southwesternmost corner of Ohio County before destroying a garage and a well-constructed barn. The tornado continued east through inaccessible areas, uprooting trees before lifting.[37][52]
EF0 N of Richmond Wayne IN 39°51′01″N 84°52′08″W / 39.8503°N 84.869°W / 39.8503; -84.869 (Richmond (Apr. 2, EF0)) 21:53–21:58 3.46 mi (5.57 km) 200 yd (180 m)
A weak tornado developed north of Richmond where trees were broken off and uprooted at the start of the damage path. From there, the tornado traveled northeast across I-70 causing mainly tree damage along its path. After the tornado crossed the interstate, it widened briefly, damaging several barns, outbuildings, and residential structures. Several of the barns lost major portions of their roofs, trailers were tipped over, and a porch was damaged on a home. The tornado then continued over open fields before dissipating as it approached the Ohio-Indiana state line.[37][53]
EF1 NW of Jericho to ESE of New Castle Henry KY 38°24′29″N 85°17′24″W / 38.4081°N 85.2901°W / 38.4081; -85.2901 (Jericho (Apr 2. EF1)) 21:58–22:09 7.8 mi (12.6 km) 200 yd (180 m)
This high-end EF1 tornado destroyed a poorly-anchored double-wide mobile home, and damaged homes, businesses, outbuildings, and trees.[49]
EF1 N of Leighton Colbert AL 34°42′33″N 87°32′12″W / 34.7093°N 87.5367°W / 34.7093; -87.5367 (Leighton (Apr. 2, EF1)) 21:58–22:01 3.07 mi (4.94 km) 750 yd (690 m)
Numerous trees were damaged and a boat resting on a trailer was flipped and thrown 20 yd (18 m).[37][54]
EF0 S of Brooksville Bracken KY 38°40′02″N 84°05′25″W / 38.6672°N 84.0904°W / 38.6672; -84.0904 (Brooksville (Apr. 2, EF0)) 23:15–23:19 3.2 mi (5.1 km) 250 yd (230 m)
Several barns, outbuildings, and trees were damaged.[55]
EF1 NNE of Germantown to SW of Ripley Mason KY 38°42′14″N 83°55′18″W / 38.704°N 83.9216°W / 38.704; -83.9216 (Germantown (Apr. 2, EF1)) 23:27–23:31 3.5 mi (5.6 km) 300 yd (270 m)
Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped and a structure suffered considerable roof loss and partial collapse of a second story brick wall.[56]
EF1 NNW of Manchester to NNE of West Union Adams OH 38°45′58″N 83°38′49″W / 38.7662°N 83.647°W / 38.7662; -83.647 (Manchester (Apr. 2, EF1)) 23:46–23:57 7.99 mi (12.86 km) 500 yd (460 m)
A tornado touched down and immediately destroyed a poorly-anchored mobile home. Tree and outbuilding damage also occurred in the area before the tornado tracked northeast. The tornado removed the roof of a covered bridge. Several well-constructed outbuildings were damaged and multiple large trees were snapped nearby as the tornado reached its peak intensity. More trees were snapped and uprooted as the tornado continued northeast. The tornado then briefly entered Adams Lake State Park, where considerable tree damage occurred before the tornado lifted.[57]
EF0 NE of Athens Limestone AL 34°49′34″N 86°53′41″W / 34.8261°N 86.8947°W / 34.8261; -86.8947 (Athens (Apr. 2, EF0)) 23:01–23:04 1.11 mi (1.79 km) 123 yd (112 m)
Multiple small and large tree branches were snapped, a garage and a shed lost a significant amount of their metal roofing, and several large trees were uprooted.[37][54]
EF0 NW of Gratiot Licking OH 39°58′09″N 82°18′53″W / 39.9691°N 82.3146°W / 39.9691; -82.3146 (Gratiot (Apr. 2, EF0)) 00:08–00:15 5.31 mi (8.55 km) 150 yd (140 m)
A tornado developed and moved northeast causing mainly tree and minor structural damage along its path.[37][58]
EF1 N of Zanesville to SSE of Adamsville Muskingum OH 40°00′31″N 82°00′58″W / 40.0085°N 82.0162°W / 40.0085; -82.0162 (Zanesville (Apr. 2, EF1)) 00:32–00:44 8.25 mi (13.28 km) 75 yd (69 m)
The tornado began at the Parr Airport, where it collapsed a hangar and shifted tied-down aircraft. The roof was lifted off a single-wide manufactured home; two barns and a frame home sustained roof damage as well. A small shed was destroyed. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted.[59]
EF2 NW of Jackson Jackson OH 39°05′30″N 82°43′11″W / 39.0917°N 82.7198°W / 39.0917; -82.7198 (Jackson (Apr. 2, EF2)) 00:47–00:50 1.87 mi (3.01 km) 325 yd (297 m)
A brief but strong tornado leveled an extensive portion of a thick forest. One home was damaged by a fallen tree.[37][4]
EF0 NNW of Norwich Muskingum OH 40°02′04″N 81°49′00″W / 40.0345°N 81.8167°W / 40.0345; -81.8167 (Norwich (Apr. 2, EF0)) 00:49–00:51 1.21 mi (1.95 km) 50 yd (46 m)
A weak tornado snapped a few trees and caused roof damage to a few outbuildings.[59]
EF1 NNE of New Concord Guernsey OH 40°04′27″N 81°43′04″W / 40.0741°N 81.7179°W / 40.0741; -81.7179 (New Concord (Apr. 2, EF1)) 00:57–00:58 1.3 mi (2.1 km) 75 yd (69 m)
Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. A barn sustained minor structural damage and a manufactured home sustained partial roof damage.[59]
EF1 SW of Chandlersville Muskingum OH 39°53′05″N 81°50′52″W / 39.8847°N 81.8478°W / 39.8847; -81.8478 (Chandlersville (Apr. 2, EF1)) 01:20–01:21 0.59 mi (0.95 km) 150 yd (140 m)
Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted and a barn lost some of its metal roofing panels.[59]
EF1 Northwestern Plantersville Dallas, Chilton AL 32°38′28″N 87°02′23″W / 32.641°N 87.0398°W / 32.641; -87.0398 (Plantersville (Apr. 2, EF1)) 03:28–03:37 8.28 mi (13.33 km) 600 yd (550 m)
Hundreds of trees were uprooted or snapped by this tornado, some of which blocked roads and fell near homes.[60]
EF1 NW of Billingsley to SE of Clanton Chilton AL 32°42′44″N 86°46′43″W / 32.7121°N 86.7786°W / 32.7121; -86.7786 (Billingsley (Apr. 2, EF1)) 03:49–04:06 15.07 mi (24.25 km) 450 yd (410 m)
Numerous trees sustained damage and multiple homes and outbuildings were damaged. A car trailer was blown 100 yd (91 m) and destroyed, as well as a barn. An additional home sustained roof damage before the tornado dissipated.[60]
EF2 Northern Conyers Rockdale GA 33°39′19″N 84°05′25″W / 33.6554°N 84.0903°W / 33.6554; -84.0903 (Conyers (Apr. 2, EF2)) 03:49–04:06 9.47 mi (15.24 km) 800 yd (730 m)
To the west of Conyers, this tornado snapped or uprooted numerous trees and damaged homes in multiple neighborhoods. A small area of low-end EF2 damage occurred in an area where a home had a large portion of its roof removed and a nearby power pole was snapped. After crossing I-20/US 278, the tornado moved through the northern part of Conyers, causing weaker but still significant damage to homes, vehicles, and businesses. The tornado then dissipated northeast of the town along SR 138. Two people were injured.[37][61]
EF1 N of Rockford Coosa AL 32°55′06″N 86°14′42″W / 32.9182°N 86.245°W / 32.9182; -86.245 (Rockford (Apr. 2, EF1)) 04:28–04:31 2.65 mi (4.26 km) 400 yd (370 m)
A brief tornado caused minor damage to trees and vegetation.[60]
EF0 Western Kellyton Coosa AL 32°58′16″N 86°04′45″W / 32.9712°N 86.0793°W / 32.9712; -86.0793 (Kellyton (Apr. 2, EF0)) 04:40–04:44 2.28 mi (3.67 km) 175 yd (160 m)
Minor tree damage occurred.[60]

April 3 event[edit]

List of confirmed tornadoes –Wednesday, April 3, 2024[a]
EF# Location County / parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width
EF0 Centerville Houston GA 32°36′39″N 83°42′52″W / 32.6107°N 83.7144°W / 32.6107; -83.7144 (Centerville (Apr. 3, EF0)) 06:44–06:46 1.24 mi (2.00 km) 150 yd (140 m)
A very brief tornado touched down in a small forested area in town, snapping a few trees and damaging power lines and poles. A few retail signs were damaged as well.[37][61]
EF1 SW of Cordele Crisp GA 31°55′N 83°55′W / 31.91°N 83.92°W / 31.91; -83.92 (Cordele (Apr. 3, EF1)) 07:49–07:56 5.55 mi (8.93 km) 300 yd (270 m)
A waterspout began over Lake Blackshear and moved ashore, damaging numerous trees on the lake. Several homes sustained significant damage due to falling trees and others were dealt roof damage. Two farm pivot-irrigation systems were flipped and a few more trees were snapped before the tornado lifted.[37][61]
EF0 SW Ponte Vedra St. Johns FL 30°04′33″N 81°28′12″W / 30.0759°N 81.47°W / 30.0759; -81.47 (Ponte Vedra (Apr. 3, EF0)) 16:08 0.25 mi (0.40 km) 125 yd (114 m)
A weak tornado damaged a lanai screen, removed shingles off a home, and blew a fence out.[37][62]
EF1 NNE of Farnham to N of Lottsburg Richmond, Northumberland VA 37°55′59″N 76°36′01″W / 37.933°N 76.6004°W / 37.933; -76.6004 (Farnham (Apr. 3, EF1)) 20:04–20:10 5.3 mi (8.5 km) 100 yd (91 m)
A tornado demolished a storage shed and uprooted numerous trees as it touched down. The tornado quickly moved northeast through a golf course where additional trees and sheds were damaged. After exiting the golf course, two houses saw portions of their roofs peeled off. More roof damage on houses occurred and more trees were uprooted before the tornado lifted.[37][63]

Non-tornadic effects[edit]

Hail in Gahanna, Ohio on April 3

Heavy flooding in the Midwest was observed in the days leading up to the outbreak, mainly March 31. Many areas of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia were put on flood watches and flash flood warnings.[64] Ground-to-cloud lightning was observed throughout the entire outbreak. In Carthage, Missouri, which is northeast of Joplin, straight-line wind damage was reported. Winds gusted up to 100 mph (160 km/h) during that event. Power poles were broken, and trees were snapped as a direct result of these storms. Ground scouring was also observed in parts of Central Oklahoma. In West Virginia, there were nearly 100 reports of straight-line wind damage along with the tornadoes. A wind gust of 92 mph (148 km/h) was recorded at Tri-State Airport in Huntington, West Virginia.[65]

Light flooding in Columbus, Ohio

The University of Kentucky campus in Lexington suffered minor damage from high winds, and afternoon classes and on-campus activities were canceled. The Scioto Audobon Metro Park was completely flooded.[66]

Severe storms across the Northeastern United States on April 3 produced a daily rainfall record of 1.75 in (44 mm) of precipitation at LaGuardia Airport in New York City, with even more rain in Newark, New Jersey.[67] Lightning also struck the Statue of Liberty during the storms, resulting in viral social media attention. [68] Two Major League Baseball games at Citi Field were postponed during the storm.[69] On April 2, two people were fatally crushed by fallen trees in Pennsylvania. Another fatality occurred in New York on April 3 due to downed trees.[67] Further north, up to 21.5 in (55 cm) of snow fell in Northern New England, with over 600,000 customers losing power.[70]

Aftermath[edit]

Over 250,000 people were left without power in the wake of the storm; with many of those outages in West Virginia.[71] At around 4:10 pm on April 2, the state of Kentucky issued a state of emergency.[72][73] West Virginia also declared a state of emergency for 21 counties.[74]

The tornado outbreak was historic in West Virginia according to the National Weather Service. Their Charleston office stated that "The 17 confirmed tornadoes are the most tornadoes for any calendar day and event on record for the NWS Charleston County Warning Area. The previous record was 6 tornadoes on April 4, 1974. To further put this number into perspective, the previous record number of tornadoes for an entire calendar year over the NWS Charleston County Warning Area was 11 set in 1980, and it took 7 different days with tornadoes to reach that number."[4]

Ten tornadoes occurred in West Virginia; which also set a state record for the most tornadoes confirmed in a single day. The previous record was seven; set on both April 4, 1974 and June 2, 1998.[75]

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

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

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source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tornado_outbreak_of_April_1%E2%80%933,_2024

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