Tornado Talk

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Glade, MS F4 #Tornado – February 28, 1987!

Described as a “monstrous tornado,” it grew to nearly two miles wide as it struck the Glade Community at 60 mph. Homes were swept away. Glade Elementary was destroyed. Six people were killed.

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White House–Portland, TN F3 #Tornado – Feb 27, 1956! Part of a three-tornado day, this storm crossed Sumner County with concentrated damage between Portland, Gallatin, & White House. Homes were destroyed and injuries reported. Grazulis assigns an F2 rating, while SPC lists F3. buff.ly/oV6mAXo #tnwx

Two Mississippi #Tornado Families – Feb 26, 1958! 14 tornadoes were recorded OTS including 2 long-track F3s across central MS that likely were families of tornadoes. One moved from near Crystal Springs toward Farmhaven. Another struck Piney Woods School & devastated Walnut Grove. buff.ly/DyIiyOB

Northeast Pennsylvania EF2 #Tornado – Febr 25, 2017! This EF2 tracked more than 12 miles through Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties with estimated winds near 120 mph. Homes were impacted, a horse barn heavily damaged, over 1,000 trees were knocked down. No fatalities or injuries. buff.ly/cNkGAQP #pawx

Algoma–Pontotoc–Baldwyn, MS F3 #Tornado – February 24, 2001! A 52-mile F3 tracked across north Mississippi, causing its worst damage between Algoma and Pontotoc. Hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed, and six people were killed in the 10th Street area of Pontotoc. buff.ly/BmBjpMX #mswx #OTD

Tuscaloosa, AL F4 #Tornado – February 23, 1975! An F4 tracked from near Taylorville to Holt in a skipping path across Tuscaloosa County. Homes were leveled, a new motel was destroyed near I-59, and Thelma Hill was killed. Around 50 injuries were reported. buff.ly/VwHQGwX #alwx #OTD #tornadohistory

“The Night of the Tornadoes.”

Seven tornadoes struck central Florida overnight on February 22–23, 1998 — the deadliest outbreak in state history.

This 2-minute overview looks back at that night.

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The Feb 21–22, 1971 Mississippi Delta #Tornado Outbreak! Three massive tornadoes and numerous smaller twisters tore across western Mississippi. At least 119 people were killed in Mississippi, with two more deaths in North Carolina. Nearly 1,500 were injured.

Free overview: buff.ly/40CES1p #mswx

Ozark–Marshfield, MO F3 #Tornado – February 20, 1937!

Striking around 4:00 pm, this F3 tracked 32 miles northeast, destroying a dozen homes and two brick schools. Eleven injuries were reported. No fatalities.

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Angola, LA F2 #Tornado – February 19, 1954!

An F2 tornado struck Angola, LA — the site of the Louisiana State Penitentiary — on February 19, 1954.

A dormitory was unroofed, guard towers were damaged, and a trustee guard was killed when his post was destroyed.

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Van Wert County, OH F4 Tornado – Feb 18, 1992! Two tornadoes hit OH on this day — one rated F0, the other a violent F4 in Van Wert Co. The F4 tracked 2.8 miles, destroying a house, a mobile home, and two cars, with nine more homes severely damaged. Six injuries were reported. buff.ly/3GahUlv #ohwx

Cottonton, AL to Roberta, GA EF2 #Tornado – Feb 17, 2008! Tracked 75.63 miles from Russell County, AL, into central Georgia #OTD— crossing the Chattahoochee River and 5 GA counties before lifting near Roberta. Mobile homes were destroyed & injuries were reported along the path. buff.ly/zAK3fjB

Joppa–Arab, AL F3 #Tornado – February 16, 1995! Before sunrise in north Alabama, a violent F3 tore from near Joppa through Arab in 1995.

This short video shares images and key details from the storm’s path.

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Wesson–Pinola, MS EF2 #Tornado – February 15, 2016! 17 tornadoes were confirmed that day — nearly half in Mississippi. One EF2 tracked over 30 miles from near Wesson to east of Pinola, reaching 130 mph. A home along Sand Hill Road was described as “obliterated.” buff.ly/RF4f9MO #mswx

Uniontown, PA EF1 #Tornado – February 15, 2018! An EF1 carved a 2.35-mile path through Fayette County, destroying about two dozen buildings and damaging roughly 200–300 more. Businesses were ripped open, apartments damaged, and mobile homes in East Uniontown torn apart. buff.ly/96cgng9 #pawx #OTD

Tyler, TX F3 #Tornado – February 14, 1908! At 3:50 a.m., a tornado cut diagonally across Tyler, TX, destroying homes as it moved from the southwest side of town to the north edge. Four people were killed, including three from one family. Fifteen were injured. buff.ly/k42rm4R #txwx #OTD

February 13-14, 2000 – SW Georgia #Tornadoes! Three tornadoes tore across southwest Georgia overnight, two rated F3 and one F2. Subdivisions, mobile home parks, farms, and small communities were devastated. Nineteen people were killed and about 200 injured in just a few hours. #gawx

Feb. 12, 1950 in the Ark-La-Tex may not have been one 82-mile F4 — but three separate tornadoes.

An F3 from Center, TX into LA killed four. An F4 through Shreveport and Slack AFB killed eight. A separate F2 hit near Mount Holly, AR.

History doesn’t always fit neatly.

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La Porte, TX F3 #Tornado – Feb 11, 1950! An F3 tornado moved across the west side of La Porte, TX on this day, damaging about 200 buildings and unroofing many homes. Up to 20 were injured. Ella Dodson, reported to be between 97 and 101 years old, later died from her injuries. buff.ly/xFMuISs #txwx

Hattiesburg, MS EF4 #Tornado – February 10, 2013! Reached peak strength near Oak Grove High School before striking Hattiesburg and Petal. Homes, schools, and businesses were heavily damaged across three counties. No fatalities occurred, but 71 people were injured. buff.ly/Bv83owW #mswx #OTD

Lone Grove, OK EF4 #Tornado – February 10, 2009! The most violent tornado on this day crossed the Red River and tore through southern Oklahoma, widening to 880 yards and producing EF4 damage in Lone Grove. Entire neighborhoods were destroyed. 8 people were killed & 46 injured. buff.ly/6xwnG6Y #okwx

A quick-hitting F1 tornado struck eastern Madison County on Feb. 9, 1990. A mobile home east of Canton was destroyed, killing one person and injuring four others. Tree damage was widespread, with some homes impacted. buff.ly/V84jpry #mswx #OTD #tornadohistory

Grapeland, TX F2 #Tornado – Feb 8, 1935! The tornado roared through multiple plantations along the Trinity River, leveling tenant homes, barns, and a commissary. Total devastation occurred at the Murray Plantation. 12 people were killed, 11 of which were at this plantation. buff.ly/Mkexfbg #txwx

Gulf Breeze, FL F3 #Tornado – February 7, 1971!

A waterspout moved ashore near Gulf Breeze during the early morning hours, becoming an F3 tornado.

Half of a 112-unit apartment complex was destroyed. 112 people were injured. There were no fatalities.

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Pisgah–Rosalie, AL EF4 #Tornado – February 6, 2008! Part of the 2008 Super Tuesday outbreak, a violent EF4 tracked 10.9 miles across Sand Mountain before sunrise. Homes were swept from their foundations and trees were splintered. Linda Tinker was killed along County Road 60. buff.ly/0A9oVDl #alwx

Lawrence-Morgan Counties, AL EF4 #Tornado – February 6, 2008! Tracked 16.7 miles. Winds were estimated at 170 mph. Homes were nearly leveled, large trees snapped, and a truck was thrown more than 100 yards. Four people were killed. Twenty-three were injured. buff.ly/LEuE3fj #alwx #OTD

Arkansas Long-Track EF4 #Tornado – Feb 5, 2008! One of the longest tornado tracks in Arkansas history carved through seven counties. The EF4 destroyed homes, businesses, and medical facilities from Atkins to Mountain View to Highland. Thirteen people were killed in Arkansas. buff.ly/praKAPN #OTD

Seven lives were lost inside one trailer when a Feb 4, 1971 #tornado struck rural Grenada County. We share excerpts from our 2023 interview with Officer Christopher Columbus Hankins, who reflects on loss, faith, & the community that carried him forward. Listen now on #Spotify: buff.ly/rFGl3dv #mswx

Fort Stewart, GA EF1 #Tornado – February 3, 2016! EF1 with 105-110 mph winds moved through Fort Stewart military base. Path from Gate 7 to Highway 144. Three cars moved 20 feet at Diamond Elementary School parking lot. 42 homes, 150-200 vehicles affected.  buff.ly/QPvjFmk #OTD #tornadohistory #gawx