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Raleigh, NC F4 #Tornado – November 28, 1988!
A violent F4 tracked 83 miles with major destruction to hundreds of homes and dozens of businesses. Four people were killed, including two children in the early-morning hours, and more than 150 were injured.
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A violent F4 tracked 83 miles with major destruction to hundreds of homes and dozens of businesses. Four people were killed, including two children in the early-morning hours, and more than 150 were injured.
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#NCwx #OTD #tornadohistory
November 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Raleigh, NC F4 #Tornado – November 28, 1988!
A violent F4 tracked 83 miles with major destruction to hundreds of homes and dozens of businesses. Four people were killed, including two children in the early-morning hours, and more than 150 were injured.
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#NCwx #OTD #tornadohistory
A violent F4 tracked 83 miles with major destruction to hundreds of homes and dozens of businesses. Four people were killed, including two children in the early-morning hours, and more than 150 were injured.
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#NCwx #OTD #tornadohistory
Magee, MS & Germantown, TN F3 #Tornadoes – November 27, 1994!
Two F3 tornadoes caused major destruction during the late-November outbreak, including deadly long-track damage in Mississippi and severe losses in suburban Tennessee.
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Germantown: buff.ly/4PQlYox
#MSwx #TNwx
Two F3 tornadoes caused major destruction during the late-November outbreak, including deadly long-track damage in Mississippi and severe losses in suburban Tennessee.
Magee: buff.ly/Wm6Q4Mm
Germantown: buff.ly/4PQlYox
#MSwx #TNwx
November 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Magee, MS & Germantown, TN F3 #Tornadoes – November 27, 1994!
Two F3 tornadoes caused major destruction during the late-November outbreak, including deadly long-track damage in Mississippi and severe losses in suburban Tennessee.
Magee: buff.ly/Wm6Q4Mm
Germantown: buff.ly/4PQlYox
#MSwx #TNwx
Two F3 tornadoes caused major destruction during the late-November outbreak, including deadly long-track damage in Mississippi and severe losses in suburban Tennessee.
Magee: buff.ly/Wm6Q4Mm
Germantown: buff.ly/4PQlYox
#MSwx #TNwx
Henry County, TN F3 #Tornado – November 26, 2001! A late-night F3 destroyed homes and damaged dozens more along a five-mile track. Two people were killed, including a child who died days later from injuries. Several others in the same household were hurt. buff.ly/L2kmpoN #TNwx #OTD #tornadohistory
November 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Henry County, TN F3 #Tornado – November 26, 2001! A late-night F3 destroyed homes and damaged dozens more along a five-mile track. Two people were killed, including a child who died days later from injuries. Several others in the same household were hurt. buff.ly/L2kmpoN #TNwx #OTD #tornadohistory
New Brockton–Clayton, AL F3 #Tornado – November 25, 1986!
A long-track F3 caused injuries and destroyed churches, homes, mobile homes, and outbuildings along a 44-mile path across multiple counties during a late-November event.
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#ALwx #OTD #tornadohistory
A long-track F3 caused injuries and destroyed churches, homes, mobile homes, and outbuildings along a 44-mile path across multiple counties during a late-November event.
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#ALwx #OTD #tornadohistory
November 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
New Brockton–Clayton, AL F3 #Tornado – November 25, 1986!
A long-track F3 caused injuries and destroyed churches, homes, mobile homes, and outbuildings along a 44-mile path across multiple counties during a late-November event.
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#ALwx #OTD #tornadohistory
A long-track F3 caused injuries and destroyed churches, homes, mobile homes, and outbuildings along a 44-mile path across multiple counties during a late-November event.
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#ALwx #OTD #tornadohistory
New audio is up on #Spotify covering two F3 tornadoes from the November 27, 1994 outbreak. One tore through Magee with two fatalities; another devastated Germantown and killed three members of the Person family. Listen now and learn more at TornadoTalk.com. #mswx
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November 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
New audio is up on #Spotify covering two F3 tornadoes from the November 27, 1994 outbreak. One tore through Magee with two fatalities; another devastated Germantown and killed three members of the Person family. Listen now and learn more at TornadoTalk.com. #mswx
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Mt. Carmel–Altoona, AL F4 #Tornado – Nov 24, 2001! A violent F4 produced multiple zones of extreme damage, overturning dump trucks, snapping large trees at the base, and sweeping away a well-built home. 22 people were injured, but no lives were lost during the late-November outbreak. buff.ly/4Q0WCoL
November 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Mt. Carmel–Altoona, AL F4 #Tornado – Nov 24, 2001! A violent F4 produced multiple zones of extreme damage, overturning dump trucks, snapping large trees at the base, and sweeping away a well-built home. 22 people were injured, but no lives were lost during the late-November outbreak. buff.ly/4Q0WCoL
The Widespread November 21–23, 1992 #Tornado Outbreak!
A massive 48-hour outbreak produced 94 tornado tracks across 13 states, including six F4s and fifteen F3s. The event caused 600+ injuries and 26 deaths, with major impacts in Mississippi and Texas.
Overview + event links: buff.ly/sTC3pSu
A massive 48-hour outbreak produced 94 tornado tracks across 13 states, including six F4s and fifteen F3s. The event caused 600+ injuries and 26 deaths, with major impacts in Mississippi and Texas.
Overview + event links: buff.ly/sTC3pSu
November 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Widespread November 21–23, 1992 #Tornado Outbreak!
A massive 48-hour outbreak produced 94 tornado tracks across 13 states, including six F4s and fifteen F3s. The event caused 600+ injuries and 26 deaths, with major impacts in Mississippi and Texas.
Overview + event links: buff.ly/sTC3pSu
A massive 48-hour outbreak produced 94 tornado tracks across 13 states, including six F4s and fifteen F3s. The event caused 600+ injuries and 26 deaths, with major impacts in Mississippi and Texas.
Overview + event links: buff.ly/sTC3pSu
NE Detroit, MI F3 #Tornado – November 20, 1957! A destructive tornado hit major industrial sites, damaging auto plants and tossing trucks. One worker was killed by falling concrete. Officially rated F3, though some analyses suggest F1-level damage. buff.ly/XcqZm4m #miwx
November 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
NE Detroit, MI F3 #Tornado – November 20, 1957! A destructive tornado hit major industrial sites, damaging auto plants and tossing trucks. One worker was killed by falling concrete. Officially rated F3, though some analyses suggest F1-level damage. buff.ly/XcqZm4m #miwx
Blanchard–Moore, OK F3 #Tornado – Nov 19, 1973! A violent F3 destroyed dozens of homes, 2 churches, and 37 mobile homes, causing severe damage along its evening track. 5 people were killed, including 3 infants, and additional structural damage occurred as it moved into the OKC metro. buff.ly/KvCxV6W
November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Blanchard–Moore, OK F3 #Tornado – Nov 19, 1973! A violent F3 destroyed dozens of homes, 2 churches, and 37 mobile homes, causing severe damage along its evening track. 5 people were killed, including 3 infants, and additional structural damage occurred as it moved into the OKC metro. buff.ly/KvCxV6W
Ralph–Rea Valley, AR F3 #Tornado – Nov 18, 1985!
A destructive F3 tracked 34 miles across Marion and Baxter Counties, damaging over 140 homes plus schools, churches, & businesses. 16 injured and three were killed.
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A destructive F3 tracked 34 miles across Marion and Baxter Counties, damaging over 140 homes plus schools, churches, & businesses. 16 injured and three were killed.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Ralph–Rea Valley, AR F3 #Tornado – Nov 18, 1985!
A destructive F3 tracked 34 miles across Marion and Baxter Counties, damaging over 140 homes plus schools, churches, & businesses. 16 injured and three were killed.
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A destructive F3 tracked 34 miles across Marion and Baxter Counties, damaging over 140 homes plus schools, churches, & businesses. 16 injured and three were killed.
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Now on #Spotify — This Week in Tornado History looks at the two EF4s from the November 17, 2013 Midwest outbreak. Seventy-four tornadoes hit seven states, including violent tracks in Washington and near New Minden. buff.ly/KnPliFL #ilwx
November 17, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Now on #Spotify — This Week in Tornado History looks at the two EF4s from the November 17, 2013 Midwest outbreak. Seventy-four tornadoes hit seven states, including violent tracks in Washington and near New Minden. buff.ly/KnPliFL #ilwx
New Minden, IL EF4 #Tornado – Nov 17, 2013! The second EF4 of the outbreak swept a home from its foundation WSW of New Minden, killing Joe and Frances Hoy. A nearby mobile home was destroyed, with one survivor thrown from a bathtub. Tracked 10.59 miles through Washington County. buff.ly/ofOUoXY
November 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
New Minden, IL EF4 #Tornado – Nov 17, 2013! The second EF4 of the outbreak swept a home from its foundation WSW of New Minden, killing Joe and Frances Hoy. A nearby mobile home was destroyed, with one survivor thrown from a bathtub. Tracked 10.59 miles through Washington County. buff.ly/ofOUoXY
Washington, IL EF4 #Tornado – November 17, 2013! A devastating EF4 tore through Washington, destroying more than 600 homes and damaging hundreds more. The path continued across four counties, causing 125 injuries and three deaths. The strongest November tornado on record in Illinois. buff.ly/KcG7bQX
November 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Washington, IL EF4 #Tornado – November 17, 2013! A devastating EF4 tore through Washington, destroying more than 600 homes and damaging hundreds more. The path continued across four counties, causing 125 injuries and three deaths. The strongest November tornado on record in Illinois. buff.ly/KcG7bQX
SW Kansas EF3 #Tornado – November 16, 2015!
A massive EF3 tornado over a mile wide tracked more than 50 miles through Seward, Meade, and Gray Counties, damaging farms and homes and killing livestock at a hog farm. The path narrowly missed Kismet and Plains.
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A massive EF3 tornado over a mile wide tracked more than 50 miles through Seward, Meade, and Gray Counties, damaging farms and homes and killing livestock at a hog farm. The path narrowly missed Kismet and Plains.
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#kswx #OTD
November 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
SW Kansas EF3 #Tornado – November 16, 2015!
A massive EF3 tornado over a mile wide tracked more than 50 miles through Seward, Meade, and Gray Counties, damaging farms and homes and killing livestock at a hog farm. The path narrowly missed Kismet and Plains.
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#kswx #OTD
A massive EF3 tornado over a mile wide tracked more than 50 miles through Seward, Meade, and Gray Counties, damaging farms and homes and killing livestock at a hog farm. The path narrowly missed Kismet and Plains.
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#kswx #OTD
Auburn, AL–Hamilton, GA EF2 #Tornado – Nov 16, 2011! A long-track tornado moved from Macon and Lee Counties, AL, into Harris County, GA, damaging homes in Auburn before strengthening to EF2 in Hamilton. Two homes were destroyed and four people were injured along its 60-mile path. buff.ly/CYxMUUK
November 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Auburn, AL–Hamilton, GA EF2 #Tornado – Nov 16, 2011! A long-track tornado moved from Macon and Lee Counties, AL, into Harris County, GA, damaging homes in Auburn before strengthening to EF2 in Hamilton. Two homes were destroyed and four people were injured along its 60-mile path. buff.ly/CYxMUUK
Scott–Lonoke, AR F2 #Tornado – Nov 15, 1988! An F2 tracked nearly 50 miles through eastern AR, destroying homes in Scott and Lonoke. Randall and Kristi Dycus and their baby were killed in a mobile home, and Robert and Juanita McCain died when their van was thrown from I-40. buff.ly/wN3Os2M #arwx
November 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Scott–Lonoke, AR F2 #Tornado – Nov 15, 1988! An F2 tracked nearly 50 miles through eastern AR, destroying homes in Scott and Lonoke. Randall and Kristi Dycus and their baby were killed in a mobile home, and Robert and Juanita McCain died when their van was thrown from I-40. buff.ly/wN3Os2M #arwx
Huntsville, AL F4 #Tornado – November 15, 1989! A powerful F4 tornado struck during rush hour, killing 21 people and injuring more than 450. Most deaths occurred in cars as the storm destroyed homes and businesses along Airport Road. Damage exceeded $100 million. buff.ly/q1B9qtw #alwx #OTD
November 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Huntsville, AL F4 #Tornado – November 15, 1989! A powerful F4 tornado struck during rush hour, killing 21 people and injuring more than 450. Most deaths occurred in cars as the storm destroyed homes and businesses along Airport Road. Damage exceeded $100 million. buff.ly/q1B9qtw #alwx #OTD
Kimball, TN EF2 #Tornado – November 14, 2007!
An EF2 tornado with winds up to 130 mph struck Marion County, heavily damaging Kimball Baptist Church during Wednesday night services. Nine people were injured, including three children inside the church.
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An EF2 tornado with winds up to 130 mph struck Marion County, heavily damaging Kimball Baptist Church during Wednesday night services. Nine people were injured, including three children inside the church.
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#tnwx #OTD #tornadohistory
November 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Kimball, TN EF2 #Tornado – November 14, 2007!
An EF2 tornado with winds up to 130 mph struck Marion County, heavily damaging Kimball Baptist Church during Wednesday night services. Nine people were injured, including three children inside the church.
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#tnwx #OTD #tornadohistory
An EF2 tornado with winds up to 130 mph struck Marion County, heavily damaging Kimball Baptist Church during Wednesday night services. Nine people were injured, including three children inside the church.
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#tnwx #OTD #tornadohistory
Mason City–Hudson, IL F2 #Tornado – November 13, 1951!
An F2 tornado skipped about 50 miles across Mason, Tazewell, and McLean Counties, damaging farms near Mason City and Minier and lifting roofs near Hudson. Witnesses reported seeing twin funnels near Danvers.
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An F2 tornado skipped about 50 miles across Mason, Tazewell, and McLean Counties, damaging farms near Mason City and Minier and lifting roofs near Hudson. Witnesses reported seeing twin funnels near Danvers.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Mason City–Hudson, IL F2 #Tornado – November 13, 1951!
An F2 tornado skipped about 50 miles across Mason, Tazewell, and McLean Counties, damaging farms near Mason City and Minier and lifting roofs near Hudson. Witnesses reported seeing twin funnels near Danvers.
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An F2 tornado skipped about 50 miles across Mason, Tazewell, and McLean Counties, damaging farms near Mason City and Minier and lifting roofs near Hudson. Witnesses reported seeing twin funnels near Danvers.
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Glen Park (Gary), IN F2 #Tornado – November 13, 1951!
A brief but intense F2 tornado hit the Glen Park suburb of Gary, damaging 30 homes and destroying a concrete block radio repair shop. Twelve people were injured as roofs were torn away along the short track.
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A brief but intense F2 tornado hit the Glen Park suburb of Gary, damaging 30 homes and destroying a concrete block radio repair shop. Twelve people were injured as roofs were torn away along the short track.
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#inwx #OTD
November 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Glen Park (Gary), IN F2 #Tornado – November 13, 1951!
A brief but intense F2 tornado hit the Glen Park suburb of Gary, damaging 30 homes and destroying a concrete block radio repair shop. Twelve people were injured as roofs were torn away along the short track.
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#inwx #OTD
A brief but intense F2 tornado hit the Glen Park suburb of Gary, damaging 30 homes and destroying a concrete block radio repair shop. Twelve people were injured as roofs were torn away along the short track.
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#inwx #OTD
Stratford, IA F3 #Tornado – November 12, 2005! An F3 tornado ripped through Stratford as Ron Runyan raced his family to the basement. His 84-year-old mother, Lucille, was pulled away by the wind and killed when the home collapsed. At least nine tornadoes struck Iowa that night. buff.ly/iZcNm5K #iawx
November 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Stratford, IA F3 #Tornado – November 12, 2005! An F3 tornado ripped through Stratford as Ron Runyan raced his family to the basement. His 84-year-old mother, Lucille, was pulled away by the wind and killed when the home collapsed. At least nine tornadoes struck Iowa that night. buff.ly/iZcNm5K #iawx
Naples–Clewiston, FL F2 #Tornado – Nov 11, 1968! A waterspout came ashore near Vanderbilt Beach, destroying homes in North Naples before crossing Big Cypress Swamp and hitting a barn near Clewiston. Mr. and Mrs. Luxton and Charles Martin were injured as ranch hands sheltered nearby. buff.ly/zQ3JYFH
November 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Naples–Clewiston, FL F2 #Tornado – Nov 11, 1968! A waterspout came ashore near Vanderbilt Beach, destroying homes in North Naples before crossing Big Cypress Swamp and hitting a barn near Clewiston. Mr. and Mrs. Luxton and Charles Martin were injured as ranch hands sheltered nearby. buff.ly/zQ3JYFH
This week’s episode of This Week In Tornado History dives into the devastating F4 that hit Huntsville, AL on Nov 15, 1989. Now streaming on #Spotify — thanks to our Patreon members for your continued support! buff.ly/hAXoY8h
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
This week’s episode of This Week In Tornado History dives into the devastating F4 that hit Huntsville, AL on Nov 15, 1989. Now streaming on #Spotify — thanks to our Patreon members for your continued support! buff.ly/hAXoY8h
Van Wert, OH F4 #Tornado – Nov 10, 2002! Part of the Veteran’s Day Weekend Tornado Outbreak, an F4 tore across NW Ohio destroying Van Wert’s Twin Cinemas and killing four people, including a couple in Putnam County. Dozens survived after sheltering inside the theater. buff.ly/Srf5YYr #ohwx
November 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Van Wert, OH F4 #Tornado – Nov 10, 2002! Part of the Veteran’s Day Weekend Tornado Outbreak, an F4 tore across NW Ohio destroying Van Wert’s Twin Cinemas and killing four people, including a couple in Putnam County. Dozens survived after sheltering inside the theater. buff.ly/Srf5YYr #ohwx
Part of the Veteran’s Day Weekend Tornado Outbreak, an F2 tornado hit the Cedar Grove–Terry community in Carroll County, TN on Nov 9, 2002. A double-wide on Old Stage Rd was destroyed, killing Annette Forsyth and her son Neal, and injuring two others. buff.ly/8vSvagz #tnwx #OTD #tornadohistory
November 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Part of the Veteran’s Day Weekend Tornado Outbreak, an F2 tornado hit the Cedar Grove–Terry community in Carroll County, TN on Nov 9, 2002. A double-wide on Old Stage Rd was destroyed, killing Annette Forsyth and her son Neal, and injuring two others. buff.ly/8vSvagz #tnwx #OTD #tornadohistory