EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Damage [nb 2] |
EF2 | Darnell to Bowie | West Carroll, East Carroll | LA | 32°40′12″N 91°26′24″W / 32.6700°N 91.4400°W / 32.6700; -91.4400 (Pioneer (April 27, EF2)) | 0503 – 0517 | 10.99 mi (17.69 km) | 880 yd (800 m) | $650,000 |
Eight power poles were snapped, and several sheds/barns had roof damage, with two being destroyed, two grain storage bins were severely damaged, and the fire department building in Bowie sustained siding damage. Numerous trees were downed as well.[7] |
EF2 | Zwolle to N of Many | Sabine | LA | 31°37′12″N 93°41′42″W / 31.6199°N 93.6951°W / 31.6199; -93.6951 (Zwolle (April 27, EF2)) | 0527 – 0543 | 17.45 mi (28.08 km) | 300 yd (270 m) | $1,000,000 |
A 200-foot-high (61 m) communication tower was bent to the ground, two homes and a shed were destroyed, several other homes sustained roof damage (a few of which had their roofs peeled back), and several trees were downed.[7] |
EF0 | Cary | Sharkey | MS | 32°46′44″N 90°56′17″W / 32.7788°N 90.9380°W / 32.7788; -90.9380 (Cary (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 0535 – 0537 | 2.24 mi (3.60 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $15,000 |
A couple of homes had shingles torn off, a tractor shed lost a large section of tin roofing, and a few trees and large tree limbs were downed in and just south of Cary.[7] |
EF1 | NE of Many to E of Robeline | Sabine, Natchitoches | LA | 31°37′01″N 93°24′22″W / 31.6170°N 93.4060°W / 31.6170; -93.4060 (Many (April 27, EF1)) | 0542 – 0550 | 12.66 mi (20.37 km) | 880 yd (800 m) | $2,000,000 |
A multiple-vortex tornado damaged many homes and tossed/flipped carports in Natchitoches Parish. Many trees were downed as well, with several falling on homes and cars.[7] |
EF2 | W of Sunflower to ENE of Doddsville | Sunflower | MS | 33°32′19″N 90°34′58″W / 33.5387°N 90.5828°W / 33.5387; -90.5828 (Sunflower (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 0543 – 0601 | 11.82 mi (19.02 km) | 440 yd (400 m) | $300,000 |
One mobile home was destroyed, with its frame being wrapped around a tree, several other mobile homes were damaged (either by falling trees or directly from the wind), a store in a mobile home-like structure was destroyed, several homes sustained major roof damage, numerous outbuildings and barns damaged or destroyed, numerous trees were blown down, and 15 power poles were snapped. A 100-foot (30 m) antenna was bent over and a second was knocked down as well. Three people were injured.[7] |
EF2 | NW of Flora to SSW of Atlanta | Natchitoches, Winn | LA | 31°37′01″N 93°07′08″W / 31.6170°N 93.1190°W / 31.6170; -93.1190 (Flora (April 27, EF2)) | 0556 – 0614 | 25.13 mi (40.44 km) | 880 yd (800 m) | $300,000 |
Trees and power lines were downed in Natchitoches Parish, with several trees falling into and damaging a brick home and a mobile home. Across the Red River in Winn Parish, hundreds of trees and several power poles were snapped and several homes were severely damaged, with a trailer/mobile home being flipped and destroyed.[7] |
EF1 | N of Yazoo City | Yazoo, Holmes | MS | 32°54′16″N 90°24′49″W / 32.9045°N 90.4135°W / 32.9045; -90.4135 (Yazoo City (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0612 – 0624 | 9.66 mi (15.55 km) | 250 yd (230 m) | $270,000 |
One home sustained roof damage, and another received damage to its front porch. Many trees were downed as well before tornado dissipated over the Hillside National Wildlife Refuge.[7] |
EF1 | E of Minter City to NE of Charleston | Tallahatchie, Leflore | MS | 33°44′27″N 90°14′37″W / 33.7408°N 90.2436°W / 33.7408; -90.2436 (Minter City (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0615 – 0646 | 27.71 mi (44.59 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $80,000 |
A portion of the roof was ripped off both a mobile home and a building, several homes sustained shingle damage, a fence was also blown over, and many trees were downed. The tornado crossed the Tallahatchie/Leflore county line twice and lifted northwest of Oakland, just before entering Yalobusha County.[7] |
EF1 | Sidon to SE of Rising Sun | Leflore | MS | 33°24′18″N 90°12′37″W / 33.4051°N 90.2104°W / 33.4051; -90.2104 (Sidon (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0624 – 0627 | 3.21 mi (5.17 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $50,000 |
Many trees were downed in Sidon, several of which landed on a few homes and vehicles, and a mobile home was damaged, having its cover torn off.[7] |
EF0 | Southern Tullos to NNW of Summerville | La Salle | LA | 31°48′43″N 92°19′41″W / 31.8120°N 92.3280°W / 31.8120; -92.3280 (Tullos (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 0636 – 0645 | 7.98 mi (12.84 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $40,000 |
An old building was destroyed in Tullos, with a collapsed wall and a caved-in roof, and many trees were downed.[7] |
EF2 | ESE of Lexington to SW of West | Holmes | MS | 33°04′17″N 89°58′46″W / 33.0713°N 89.9795°W / 33.0713; -89.9795 (Lexington (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 0640 – 0650 | 12.35 mi (19.88 km) | 1,760 yd (1,610 m) | $500,000 |
Many trees and several power poles were snapped and a barn sustained roof damage.[7] |
EF3 | SW of Lexington to S of Vaiden | Holmes, Carroll | MS | 33°05′16″N 90°04′39″W / 33.0877°N 90.0775°W / 33.0877; -90.0775 (Lexington (Apr. 27, EF3)) | 0640 – 0706 | 23 mi (37 km) | 1,760 yd (1,610 m) | $1,300,000 |
A couple of mobile homes sustained significant damage, a home and a business sustained roof damage, and hundreds of trees and many power poles were snapped, including three thick wooden high-tension poles, which garnered the EF3 rating. This tornado merged with the 0659 UTC tornado near Beatty.[7] |
EF0 | N of Durant | Holmes | MS | 33°06′32″N 89°51′49″W / 33.1089°N 89.8637°W / 33.1089; -89.8637 (Durant (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 0651 – 0652 | 1.7 mi (2.7 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $25,000 |
The eastward facing half of a storage shelter was damaged and half of the sheet metal roof was peeled off, with debris being thrown about 25 yards (23 m) into a field. A few trees and tree limbs were knocked down as well. [7] |
EF2 | WSW of Sallis to SSW of Poplar Creek | Attala, Montgomery | MS | 33°00′21″N 89°48′06″W / 33.0057°N 89.8017°W / 33.0057; -89.8017 (Sallis (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 0651 – 0711 | 23.01 mi (37.03 km) | 860 yd (790 m) | $803,000 |
A mobile home and shed were destroyed, one home was pushed off of its block foundation, another home lost part of its roof, a tin roof was torn off of a building at a church camp, and hundreds of trees and many power poles were downed. The tornado lifted north-northeast of Hesterville as its parent thunderstorm merged with another tornadic thunderstorm that moved into Poplar Creek and produced the 0717 UTC EF2 tornado.[7] |
EF2 | NW of West to ESE of Vaiden | Holmes, Carroll | MS | 33°13′12″N 89°48′36″W / 33.2200°N 89.8100°W / 33.2200; -89.8100 (West (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 0659 – 0712 | 8.81 mi (14.18 km) | 880 yd (800 m) | $310,000 |
Many trees were downed, and a power pole was blown nearly to the ground. This tornado merged with the 0640 UTC EF3 tornado near Beatty.[7] |
EF1 | SSE of Gore Springs | Grenada | MS | 33°42′11″N 89°37′11″W / 33.7030°N 89.6198°W / 33.7030; -89.6198 (Gore Springs (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0706 – 0708 | 1.86 mi (2.99 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | $60,000 |
A small homemade storage building was destroyed, a second storage building was wrapped around a tree, and three homes sustained roof damage. Several trees were downed along the path.[7] |
EF2 | W of Poplar Creek to N of French Camp | Montgomery, Choctaw | MS | 33°21′00″N 89°35′07″W / 33.3500°N 89.5853°W / 33.3500; -89.5853 (Poplar Creek (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 0717 – 0728 | 11.68 mi (18.80 km) | 1,760 yd (1,610 m) | $1,475,000 |
Thousands of trees were downed, several of which fell onto homes, small barns, sheds, and power lines. One power pole was snapped as well.[7] |
EF1 | SSE of Ethel | Attala | MS | 33°00′16″N 89°24′10″W / 33.0044°N 89.4027°W / 33.0044; -89.4027 (Zama (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0720 – 0721 | 0.49 mi (0.79 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $25,000 |
A barn was destroyed, and several trees and large tree limbs were downed northwest of Zama.[7] |
EF2 | ESE of Stewart | Choctaw | MS | 33°25′00″N 89°26′06″W / 33.4166°N 89.4349°W / 33.4166; -89.4349 (Stewart (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 0725 – 0733 | 6.79 mi (10.93 km) | 1,750 yd (1,600 m) | $750,000 |
A few homes and barns sustained significant wind damage and thousands of trees were downed, many of which fell on and caused heavy damage to many other structures. Several power poles were snapped as well. Two people were injured.[7] |
EF1 | WSW of Louisville | Winston | MS | 33°03′40″N 89°14′53″W / 33.0611°N 89.2480°W / 33.0611; -89.2480 (Louisville (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0729 – 0734 | 4.2 mi (6.8 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | $235,000 |
Numerous trees were downed, one of which fell onto a house. The roof was blown off of a shed as well.[7] |
EF3 | SW of Eupora to NE of New Wren | Choctaw, Webster, Clay, Chickasaw, Monroe | MS | 33°26′46″N 89°22′09″W / 33.4462°N 89.3691°W / 33.4462; -89.3691 (Eupora (Apr. 27, EF3)) | 0729 – 0826 | 58.74 mi (94.53 km) | 1,800 yd (1,600 m) | $7,300,000 |
Numerous mobile homes were severely damaged, several of which were destroyed, numerous homes sustained severe roof damage, with one home being destroyed in Chickasaw County, many barns and sheds were either damaged or destroyed, and a school in Cumberland suffered extensive damage. In Monroe County, 31 homes and businesses were damaged in the New Wren area. Thousands of trees and several power poles were downed along the path. Later in the day, New Wren would be hit by a killer EF3 tornado. 25 people were injured.[7] |
EF2 | S of Eupora to N of Maben | Choctaw, Webster | MS | 33°30′33″N 89°15′17″W / 33.5092°N 89.2547°W / 33.5092; -89.2547 (Sherwood (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 0737 – 0749 | 13.33 mi (21.45 km) | 1,320 yd (1,210 m) | $1,205,000 |
1 death – Numerous homes and mobile homes sustained extensive roof and structural damage, numerous sheds and barns were heavily damaged, and a gas station in Sapa was severely damaged, with its canopy being carried away. Thousands of trees were downed and several power poles were snapped as well. The fatality occurred when a tree fell on a mobile home just west of Mathiston in southeastern Webster County. Five other people were injured.[7] |
EF1 | NE of Louisville | Winston | MS | 33°10′13″N 89°01′05″W / 33.1702°N 89.0181°W / 33.1702; -89.0181 (Louisville (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0747 – 0757 | 7.35 mi (11.83 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $260,000 |
Numerous trees were downed, one of which fell onto a house, causing significant roof damage. At least two outbuildings were severely damaged as well.[7] |
EF1 | N of Brooksville | Noxubee, Lowndes | MS | 33°15′32″N 88°35′14″W / 33.2588°N 88.5872°W / 33.2588; -88.5872 (Brooksville (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0820 – 0829 | 6.24 mi (10.04 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | $300,000 |
A grain bin was knocked over, and a couple of farm buildings and a home sustained minor roof damage. Numerous trees were downed along the path as well.[7] |
EF2 | SW of Belmont to E of Dennis | Tishomingo | MS | 34°28′06″N 88°16′51″W / 34.4683°N 88.2808°W / 34.4683; -88.2808 (Belmont (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 0843 – 0854 | 9.28 mi (14.93 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | $500,000 |
This tornado damaged or destroyed 30 homes and a few apartments while also destroying two businesses in Belmont. Belmont's maintenance yard was severely damaged, and a large metal storage building was destroyed as well. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with one tree falling on a vehicle and trapping the driver, resulting in minor injuries.[7] |
EF1 | NNE of Waterloo, AL to W of Cypress Inn, TN | Lauderdale (AL), Wayne (TN) | AL, TN | 34°56′26″N 88°03′23″W / 34.9406°N 88.0564°W / 34.9406; -88.0564 (Waterloo (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0901 – 0912 | 13.49 mi (21.71 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | >$1,000 |
Initially, numerous trees were downed and two boat docks were damaged. Three homes sustained mostly minor roof, window, and garage damage, however one of the homes had a portion of its garage picked up and thrown over the house and about 75 yards (69 m) away, and a brick was thrown through the home's back window. More trees were downed as the tornado moved northeast, with some falling onto three homes, and a building along Alabama State Highway 20 had three awnings blown off, one of which was blown all the way across the highway. The tornado then crossed into Wayne County, downing a large swath of trees in a wooded area almost immediately after crossing the state line, just to the east of Tennessee State Highway 69, before dissipating into a larger downburst. Some information for this tornado differs from the NCEI database due to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[7][32] |
EF2 | Wahalak, MS to E of Aliceville, AL | Kemper (MS), Noxubee (MS), Pickens (AL) | MS, AL | 32°54′27″N 88°31′53″W / 32.9076°N 88.5313°W / 32.9076; -88.5313 (Wahalak (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 0903 – 0935 | 35.16 mi (56.58 km) | 1,410 yd (1,290 m) | $3,660,000 |
The tornado touched down in the small community of Wahalak along U.S. Highway 45, downing trees before quickly moving into Noxubee County. It moved across the Noxubee River and into the Cooksville community, where hundreds of trees were and several power lines were downed, part of the roof was taken off a church, and windows were blown out of a house. A few more homes sustained minor damage and many trees and several power lines were downed as the tornado continued moving northeast and into Alabama. As it moved into Dancy, a barn and two small silos were destroyed, a shed and a farm irrigation system were damaged, and more trees were downed before the tornado dissipated.[7] |
EF1 | N of Smithsonia | Lauderdale | AL | 34°48′29″N 87°52′41″W / 34.8080°N 87.8780°W / 34.8080; -87.8780 (Smithsonia (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0919 – 0923 | 1.82 mi (2.93 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Unknown |
The front end of a church was shifted 4 inches (10 cm), the metal trusses in the roof were twisted, and much of the siding from the front of the church was ripped off. A home near the church sustained exterior damage, consisting of windows being broken, siding being ripped off and thrown approximately 300 yards (270 m) into a field, and numerous twigs and sticks being driven into the walls. Also, insulation from the attic was sucked into the garage, and the water heater was imploded. A 28-foot (8.5 m) travel trailer at the home was picked up, flipped over, and moved approximately 10 feet (3.0 m). Elsewhere, one large storage shed was demolished, while another sustained moderate damage. Numerous trees were downed along the path. One person was injured by broken glass when the tornado struck his vehicle.[7] |
EF1 | NW of Cypress Inn | Wayne | TN | 35°02′52″N 87°51′04″W / 35.0479°N 87.8510°W / 35.0479; -87.8510 (Cypress Inn (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0919 – ? | 6.16 mi (9.91 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $25,000 |
Thousands of trees were downed, and a few outbuildings were damaged before the tornado dissipated into a large downburst. This tornado was listed as thunderstorm wind damage prior to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[32] |
EF2 | NW of Carrollton to SE of Palmetto | Pickens | AL | 33°18′03″N 88°08′59″W / 33.3007°N 88.1496°W / 33.3007; -88.1496 (Reform (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 0927 – 0942 | 14.36 mi (23.11 km) | 1,232 yd (1,127 m) | $1,800,000 |
A home sustained minor wall damage and significant roof damage, at least two outbuildings sustained significant roof damage, and thousands of trees were downed as the tornado passed near Reform.[7] |
EF3 | SSE of Gordo to ENE of Samantha | Pickens, Tuscaloosa | AL | 33°14′41″N 87°52′54″W / 33.2448°N 87.8817°W / 33.2448; -87.8817 (Holman (Apr. 27, EF3)) | 0941 – 1002 | 22.46 mi (36.15 km) | 704 yd (644 m) | $741,000 |
This strong tornado downed many trees in Pickens County before crossing into Tuscaloosa County, passing near Holman. The roof of a home was removed and tossed at least 200 yards (180 m), three outbuildings were either heavily damaged or destroyed, and a 3,500-pound (1,600 kg) trailer was thrown about 100 yards (91 m). Thousands of trees were downed, causing damage to many homes.[3][7] |
EF1 | NW of Ethridge to E of Summertown | Lawrence, Maury | TN | 35°21′56″N 87°21′42″W / 35.3655°N 87.3616°W / 35.3655; -87.3616 (Summertown (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0950 – ? | 9.46 mi (15.22 km) | 300 yd (270 m) | $86,000 |
Hundreds of trees were snapped, and several homes and other structures were damaged. One person sustained minor injuries when part of his home collapsed. Some information for this tornado differs from the NCEI database due to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[7][32] |
EF1 | Berry | Fayette | AL | 33°37′57″N 87°38′56″W / 33.6325°N 87.6488°W / 33.6325; -87.6488 (Berry (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1003 – 1011 | 7.28 mi (11.72 km) | 176 yd (161 m) | $1,400,000 |
The tornado touched down southwest of Berry and moved through the downtown area, where numerous businesses and homes sustained roof and wall damage. Several barns were damaged and many trees were downed before the tornado lifted northeast of Berry. Four people were injured.[7] |
EF3 | SE of Cottondale to SW of McCalla | Tuscaloosa, Jefferson | AL | 33°09′47″N 87°22′18″W / 33.1630°N 87.3716°W / 33.1630; -87.3716 (Coaling (Apr. 27, EF3)) | 1017 – 1035 | 20.26 mi (32.61 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $9,280,000 |
A strong tornado touched down just west of Coaling, where over a dozen homes were either heavily damaged or completely destroyed, including a poorly constructed home that was completely leveled. A building at a Mercedes plant sustained roof damage, and numerous trees and light poles were downed as well.[7] |
EF3 | SSW of Parrish to NNE of Cordova | Walker | AL | 33°35′52″N 87°19′40″W / 33.5979°N 87.3278°W / 33.5979; -87.3278 (Parrish (Apr. 27, EF3)) | 1018 – 1036 | 18.9 mi (30.4 km) | 375 yd (343 m) | $13,400,000 |
Three single-wide manufactured homes were completely destroyed, an unanchored frame home was swept clean from its foundation, and several other homes and other structures were damaged. In downtown Cordova, brick buildings sustained significant roof and parapet damage. Many trees were downed along the path. Twenty people were injured. The same area was hit by an EF4 tornado that afternoon, which caused EF3-strength damage in Cordova itself.[7] |
EF0 | NW of LaGuardo | Wilson | TN | 36°18′22″N 86°30′03″W / 36.3061°N 86.5008°W / 36.3061; -86.5008 (LaGuardo (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 1023 – ~1030 | 3 mi (4.8 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $20,000 |
Numerous trees were downed, and the roof was blown off the main dining hall at the Boxwell Scout Reservation. This tornado was listed as thunderstorm wind damage prior to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[32] |
EF1 | NNW of Chapel Hill to SE of Eagleville | Marshall, Rutherford, Bedford | TN | 35°40′11″N 86°43′43″W / 35.6696°N 86.7286°W / 35.6696; -86.7286 (Chapel Hill (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1034 – 1043 | 7.27 mi (11.70 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | $152,000 |
Hundreds of trees and several power lines were downed, and numerous homes sustained roof and siding damage as the tornado crossed from Marshall County to Rutherford to Bedford and back to Rutherford. Some information for this tornado differs from the NCEI database due to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[7][32] |
EF0 | SSW of Bethpage | Sumner | TN | 36°26′42″N 86°21′43″W / 36.4451°N 86.3619°W / 36.4451; -86.3619 (Bethpage (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 1035 – ~1040 | 3.7 mi (6.0 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $25,000 |
A few homes sustained roof and exterior damage, and dozens of trees were downed along the path. This tornado was listed as thunderstorm wind damage prior to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[32] |
EF2 | SE of Taft to S of Lynchburg | Lincoln, Moore | TN | 35°00′08″N 86°41′53″W / 35.0022°N 86.6981°W / 35.0022; -86.6981 (Taft (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 1038 – 1106 | 25.95 mi (41.76 km) | 400 yd (370 m) | Unknown |
Many homes sustained minor structural damage, as well as shingle loss, carports were damaged, and an anchored mobile home was picked up and rolled. Hundreds of trees were downed, with some landing on and causing damage to a mobile home.[7] |
EF1 | NE of Eagleville to Western Murfreesboro | Rutherford | TN | 35°46′24″N 86°36′05″W / 35.7733°N 86.6014°W / 35.7733; -86.6014 (Eagleville (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1043 – 1053 | 9.9 mi (15.9 km) | 500 yd (460 m) | >$141,000 |
Several homes sustained mostly minor roof and structural damage near Rockvale and in the Country Park subdivision and a neighboring subdivision in the western part of Murfreesboro, south of Highway 96. Hundreds of trees were downed along the path as well. This event was originally two separate tornadoes prior to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[7][32] |
EF2 | SW of Wilburn to SW of Holly Pond | Cullman | AL | 33°55′03″N 87°02′50″W / 33.9176°N 87.0472°W / 33.9176; -87.0472 (Hanceville (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 1048 – 1120 | 30.32 mi (48.80 km) | 880 yd (800 m) | Unknown |
1 death – A strong, long-tracked tornado struck Hanceville, where several campus buildings at Wallace State Community College sustained damage, mainly consisting of large portions of metal roofing being torn off. Other damage to the campus buildings included windows being blown out of a mid-rise and a high-rise, and eight nearby metal power poles were bent over just above the base. Elsewhere along the path, numerous sheds and chicken houses were either damaged or destroyed, a barn was nearly destroyed, and many trees were downed. To the south of the main track, in downtown Hanceville, strong straight-line winds resulted in partial loss of the roof of the high school gym and heavy damage to several small buildings, in addition to a significant amount of trees being downed.[7] |
EF1 | ENE of Hoover | Shelby, Jefferson | AL | 33°22′41″N 86°45′03″W / 33.3780°N 86.7509°W / 33.3780; -86.7509 (Hoover (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1050 – 1054 | 3.39 mi (5.46 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $3,715,000 |
Many trees were downed, damaging homes, apartment buildings, and vehicles, as well as bringing down power lines.[7] |
EF2 | NE of Warrior | Jefferson, Blount | AL | 33°49′48″N 86°48′04″W / 33.8300°N 86.8012°W / 33.8300; -86.8012 (Warrior/Mountain Woods Lake (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 1053 – 1057 | 3.23 mi (5.20 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $9,300,000 |
In Jefferson County and near the county line, an outbuilding was destroyed and dozens of trees were downed, resulting in damage to several homes. Moving northeast into Blount County, the tornado strengthened and moved along the western edge of Mountain Woods Lake, where three homes were destroyed and twenty to twenty-five homes were damaged. Multiple boat docks and garages were either damaged or destroyed, and hundreds more trees were downed. Three people were injured in one of the destroyed homes.[7] |
EF2 | WSW of Cahaba Heights to SW of Leeds | Jefferson | AL | 33°26′12″N 86°45′44″W / 33.4367°N 86.7622°W / 33.4367; -86.7622 (Cahaba Heights (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 1054 – 1100 | 7.76 mi (12.49 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $18,000,000 |
This tornado moved through the Cahaba Heights neighborhood, knocking down many trees, several of which caused significant damage to numerous homes. Businesses and other buildings sustained damage as well before the tornado lifted just south-southwest of Barber Motorsports Park. Twenty people were injured, and one indirect fatality occurred in the area when a tree fell on a man during clean-up efforts.[7] |
EF0 | Northern Murfreesboro | Rutherford | TN | 35°52′42″N 86°26′25″W / 35.8783°N 86.4402°W / 35.8783; -86.4402 (Murfreesboro (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 1054 – ? | 4.6 mi (7.4 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Unknown |
The tornado touched down in the Stones River National Battlefield before crossing through several neighborhoods, causing roof and siding damage to numerous houses. Several fences were blown down, and trees and power lines were downed as well. This tornado was listed as thunderstorm wind damage prior to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[32] |
EF1 | NE of Blountsville to E of Red Hill | Blount, Marshall | AL | 34°05′22″N 86°32′03″W / 34.0894°N 86.5342°W / 34.0894; -86.5342 (Liberty (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1112 – 1126 | 14.83 mi (23.87 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $41,500 |
Hundreds of trees were downed, some of which caused damage to several homes. Several outbuildings and barns were destroyed, and two chicken houses sustained minor roof damage as well.[7] |
EF2 | S of Normandy | Moore, Bedford, Coffee | TN | 35°24′00″N 86°16′26″W / 35.4000°N 86.2739°W / 35.4000; -86.2739 (Cumberland Springs/Normandy (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 1113 – 1116 | 4.17 mi (6.71 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | >$43,000 |
At least one mobile home was destroyed, several others were rolled off of their foundations, a church was damaged, and hundreds of trees were downed. A 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee indicated that the tornado continued into Coffee County prior to dissipating.[7][32] |
EF0 | S of Watertown | Wilson | TN | 36°02′42″N 86°10′48″W / 36.0450°N 86.1799°W / 36.0450; -86.1799 (Watertown (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 1113 – ? | 4.5 mi (7.2 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | ~$50,000 |
Several homes sustained minor roof damage, a barn was destroyed, and dozens of trees were downed. This tornado was listed as thunderstorm wind damage prior to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[32] |
EF2 | SE of Branchville to E of Odenville | St. Clair | AL | 33°38′50″N 86°24′55″W / 33.6473°N 86.4153°W / 33.6473; -86.4153 (Branchville (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 1116 – 1119 | 3.84 mi (6.18 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $865,000 |
Two multi-story brick homes sustained significant damage, one of which lost a large portion of its roof deck material, a garage was shifted off of its foundation (with the roof remaining intact and crushing the rest of the structure), and a few trees were downed. Five people were injured.[7] |
EF1 | W of Red Hill to Guntersville | Cullman, Marshall | AL | 34°15′35″N 86°27′36″W / 34.2596°N 86.4599°W / 34.2596; -86.4599 (Red Hill (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1120 – 1140 | 11.04 mi (17.77 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | Unknown |
One mobile home was rolled several times before hitting a tree and falling back on its side with its frame bent and its roof badly damaged, a second mobile home was blown several feet from its original location, and an unanchored outbuilding was rolled several times. Two chicken houses were destroyed, with a third sustaining major damage, and several barns were damaged, one or two of which were completely destroyed. Other mobile homes sustained minor damage to the roofs and flashing underneath, and many trees were downed before the tornado lifted near the intersection of U.S. Highway 431 and Highway 69 in Guntersville.[7] |
EF0 | New Middleton to N of Gordonsville | Smith | TN | 36°10′31″N 86°00′24″W / 36.1752°N 86.0066°W / 36.1752; -86.0066 (New Middleton (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 1124 – 1127 | 3.43 mi (5.52 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $16,000 |
This weak tornado touched down near Highway 141, crossed Interstate 40, and lifted after crossing Highway 53. Hundreds of trees were downed, a few homes suffered roof damage, and a gas station sustained minor damage.[7][32] |
EF1 | Red Hill to S of Warrenton | Marshall | AL | 34°15′17″N 86°25′51″W / 34.2548°N 86.4307°W / 34.2548; -86.4307 (Arab (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1124 – 1134 | 6.37 mi (10.25 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Unknown |
Several chicken houses sustained significant roof damage, and numerous large hardwood trees were downed.[7] |
EF0 | N of Red Boiling Springs, TN to E of Gamaliel, KY | Macon (TN), Clay (TN), Allen (KY) | TN, KY | 36°35′26″N 85°50′03″W / 36.5906°N 85.8341°W / 36.5906; -85.8341 (Red Boiling Springs (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 1129 – ? | 5.96 mi (9.59 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Unknown |
In Macon County, at least four barns and outbuildings were destroyed, two more barns were damaged, and two cinder-block buildings lost part of their roofs. The tornado clipped northwest corner of Clay County before moving into Allen County, were several more barns and outbuildings were destroyed before the tornado lifted. Hundreds of trees were downed along the path through all three counties. This tornado was not listed in the NCEI database prior to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[32] |
EF1 | SSW of Guntersville | Marshall | AL | 34°15′19″N 86°20′57″W / 34.2554°N 86.3491°W / 34.2554; -86.3491 (Hyatt (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1130 – 1140 | 3.39 mi (5.46 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Unknown |
This tornado, which moved parallel to Highway 79 on the east side, impacted a church, where it tore away the steeple and threw it about 100 feet (30 m) and also removed porch columns. The wooden front porch of a nearby house was removed and thrown 100 feet (30 m) behind the house, and large tree branches fell onto the roof, causing damage. Many trees were downed along the path as well.[7] |
EF1 | W of Albertville to SE of Guntersville | Marshall | AL | 34°15′27″N 86°18′32″W / 34.2575°N 86.3088°W / 34.2575; -86.3088 (High Point (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1130 – 1140 | 5.69 mi (9.16 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Unknown |
Several barns were destroyed, numerous outbuildings had significant portions of their tin roofing peeled off, and many trees were downed, a few of which fell on and caused damage to homes. Several power poles were snapped along the path as well.[7] |
EF1 | W of Albertville | Marshall | AL | 34°14′55″N 86°15′30″W / 34.2486°N 86.2582°W / 34.2486; -86.2582 (Albertville (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1130 – 1140 | 4.58 mi (7.37 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Unknown |
This tornado tracked just east of the previous tornado, destroying a chicken house and causing roof and siding loss to several others. Many trees were downed as well, some of which fell onto several houses.[7] |
EF2 | W of Warrenton to N of Grove Oak | Marshall, DeKalb | AL | 34°21′42″N 86°22′16″W / 34.3616°N 86.3712°W / 34.3616; -86.3712 (Guntersville Lake (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 1130 – 1155 | 19.97 mi (32.14 km) | 880 yd (800 m) | Unknown |
The tornado touched down along Highway 69, downing numerous trees and removing shingles from several homes before moving across Lake Guntersville. It crossed U.S. Highway 431 and struck Buck Island, where numerous homes sustained minor roof damage, several piers and sheds were destroyed, many trees were downed, and several power poles were snapped at their bases. The tornado then crossed another portion of the lake before moving through the northern part of Lake Guntersville State Park at EF2 intensity, downing hundreds of trees, damaging several RV campers at the camp grounds, and causing minor roof damage at the camp lodge. As the tornado continued northeast, a mobile home, a barn, and a shed were destroyed, a second mobile home was rolled over, and hundreds more trees were downed. It then crossed into DeKalb County, downing several more trees before dissipating just south of Buck's Pocket State Park.[7] |
EF0 | E of Carthage to NW of Granville | Smith, Jackson | TN | 36°16′06″N 85°54′04″W / 36.2683°N 85.9011°W / 36.2683; -85.9011 (Cordell Hull Lake (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 1131 – ? | 6.72 mi (10.81 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | Unknown |
The tornado touched down on Cordell Hull Lake, moving across McClure Bend and Sullivan Bend and into Jackson County on Brooks Bend, destroying an old barn and downing dozens of trees along the path. This tornado was not listed in the NCEI database prior to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[32] |
EF1 | Greensburg to N of Bluff Boom | Green | KY | 37°15′30″N 85°30′13″W / 37.2583°N 85.5036°W / 37.2583; -85.5036 (Greensburg (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1132 – 1135 | 3.14 mi (5.05 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | Unknown |
This tornado touched down along U.S. Highway 68 just north of the Green River in Greensburg, where numerous homes sustained window and chimney damage. A brick building sustained both exterior and interior damage at the industrial park in Greensburg, and two barns were destroyed and a mobile home sustained significant damage northeast of town just before the tornado dissipated.[7] |
EF1 | SW of Guntersville | Marshall | AL | 34°16′47″N 86°23′37″W / 34.2798°N 86.3935°W / 34.2798; -86.3935 (Browns Valley (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1135 – 1140 | 4.93 mi (7.93 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Unknown |
A house sustained significant roof loss, and many trees were downed.[7] |
EF1 | S of Grant | Marshall | AL | 34°29′24″N 86°15′41″W / 34.4901°N 86.2613°W / 34.4901; -86.2613 (Grant Mountain (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1135 – 1140 | 0.32 mi (510 m) | 50 yd (46 m) | $10,000 |
A brief tornado downed several trees and caused minor roof damage to a home.[7] |
EF0 | SW of Whitleyville | Jackson | TN | 36°21′54″N 85°44′45″W / 36.3649°N 85.7459°W / 36.3649; -85.7459 (Whitleyville (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 1139 – ? | 4.74 mi (7.63 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Unknown |
Dozens of trees were blown down along the path. This tornado was not listed in the NCEI database prior to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[32] |
EF0 | S of Summitville | Coffee | TN | 35°31′36″N 85°59′51″W / 35.5267°N 85.9974°W / 35.5267; -85.9974 (Summitville (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 1139 – ? | 4.86 mi (7.82 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $10,000 |
A brief tornado northeast of Manchester caused minor damage.[7][32] |
EF1 | WSW of Whitleyville to SW of Celina | Jackson, Clay | TN | 36°24′17″N 85°46′48″W / 36.4047°N 85.7801°W / 36.4047; -85.7801 (Whitleyville (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1141 – 1151 | 9.97 mi (16.05 km) | 500 yd (460 m) | $45,000 |
Thousands of trees were downed along the path, which crossed Highway 56 and Highway 135 before ending near Highway 53 and the Cumberland River in far southern Clay County. Some information for this tornado differs from the NCEI database due to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[7][32] |
EF0 | NNE of Guntersville | Marshall | AL | 34°25′21″N 86°17′04″W / 34.4226°N 86.2845°W / 34.4226; -86.2845 (Columbus City (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 1143 – 1145 | 2.76 mi (4.44 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | $0 |
Numerous trees were downed.[7] |
EF1 | Lake Guntersville State Park | Marshall | AL | 34°22′30″N 86°12′02″W / 34.3750°N 86.2005°W / 34.3750; -86.2005 (Lake Guntersville S.P./Martling (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1145 – 1149 | 4.83 mi (7.77 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | Unknown |
The tornado moved roughly along Highway 227, downing many trees, including a few large pine trees, near the entrance and golf course at Lake Guntersville State Park. More trees were downed to the northeast before the tornado dissipated.[7] |
EF1 | SW of Joe Starnes Field to N of Lake Guntersville State Park | Marshall | AL | 34°23′01″N 86°17′49″W / 34.3836°N 86.2970°W / 34.3836; -86.2970 (Joe Starnes Field (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1145 – 1151 | 6.89 mi (11.09 km) | 300 yd (270 m) | Unknown |
The tornado touched down over Lake Guntersville, northeast of the city of Guntersville, and moved on land to the northeast, where a canopy was collapsed at a marina, and trees were downed at Joe Starnes Field and across the north side of Buck Island. After crossing Lake Guntersville again, more trees were downed before the tornado lifted.[7] |
EF1 | SE of Morrison to SE of McMinnville | Warren | TN | 35°34′03″N 85°52′40″W / 35.5676°N 85.8777°W / 35.5676; -85.8777 (Viola (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1147 – 1200 | 12.3 mi (19.8 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $121,000 |
Trees were downed along a path beginning at Highway 287 northwest of Viola and following Highway 108 to the northeast, passing just south of McMinnville. A mobile home was overturned and destroyed, and many trees and several power lines were blown down, with scattered tree damage up and down both sides of 1,000-foot (300 m) Ben Lomond Mountain. Two people were injured in the overturned mobile home. Some information for this tornado differs from the NCEI database due to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[7][32] |
EF1 | ESE of Grant | Marshall | AL | 34°30′06″N 86°11′28″W / 34.5018°N 86.1911°W / 34.5018; -86.1911 (Pine Island (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1149 – 1152 | 1.55 mi (2.49 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Unknown |
A brief tornado skipped northeast along Highway 79, downing many trees, with several of them falling on and causing damage to numerous homes on Pine Island and Preston Island along the shore of Lake Guntersville.[7] |
EF1 | ESE of Section to E of Higdon | Jackson, DeKalb | AL | 34°34′25″N 85°58′04″W / 34.5735°N 85.9678°W / 34.5735; -85.9678 (Section (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1158 – 1236 | 27.85 mi (44.82 km) | 300 yd (270 m) | Unknown |
1 death – A weak, but long-tracked tornado touched down near Section and tracked roughly along Highway 71 through Dutton, just south of Pisgah, and into DeKalb County south of Higdon, where it lifted shortly thereafter. Many trees were downed, which brought down power lines and knocked out power, and a mobile home was destroyed. The fatality occurred in the Pisgah area. A violent EF4 tornado struck the same area later that day, making the path of this tornado hard to distinguish from that tornado's path. Several eyewitness accounts of the morning damage assisted the storm surveyors in separating the two paths.[7] |
EF1 | NW of Vernon to NE of Judio | Monroe, Cumberland | KY | 36°38′22″N 85°30′55″W / 36.6394°N 85.5153°W / 36.6394; -85.5153 (Vernon (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1202 – 1206 | 5.94 mi (9.56 km) | 550 yd (500 m) | Unknown |
Two large barns and several outbuildings were destroyed, a few homes sustained minor structural damage, and hundreds of hardwood trees were downed, with a few landing on houses and causing roof damage.[6][7] |
EF2 | NW of Henagar to NE of Rosalie | DeKalb, Jackson | AL | 34°38′14″N 85°46′09″W / 34.6372°N 85.7691°W / 34.6372; -85.7691 (Henagar (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 1210 – 1218 | 5.75 mi (9.25 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | >$30,000 |
At least three barns and a shed were destroyed, the west end of a well-constructed home was collapsed, and many trees were downed.[6][7] |
EF0 | NW of Rickman | Overton | TN | 36°15′45″N 85°24′08″W / 36.2625°N 85.4023°W / 36.2625; -85.4023 (Rickman (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 1212 – ? | 1.96 mi (3.15 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $30,000 |
Numerous trees were downed on both sides of Highway 111, some of which landed on homes and vehicles. The NCEI database erroneously lists this tornado as occurring in Jackson County.[7][32] |
EF1 | NNE of Mentone | DeKalb | AL | 34°36′01″N 85°35′01″W / 34.6004°N 85.5835°W / 34.6004; -85.5835 (Mentone (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1218 – 1222 | 4.05 mi (6.52 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Unknown |
Numerous trees were downed, and a home sustained partial roof loss.[6][7] |
EF1 | SW of Trenton to W of Hooker | Dade | GA | 34°51′31″N 85°31′56″W / 34.8586°N 85.5323°W / 34.8586; -85.5323 (Trenton (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1240 – 1248 | 9.9 mi (15.9 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $1,000,000 |
Several homes, a bank building, and an elementary school sustained minor damage in Trenton, and dozens of trees were downed along the path. The tornado lifted just before reaching the Tennessee border.[6][7] |
EF0 | SW of Clarkrange | Fentress | TN | 36°08′58″N 85°05′53″W / 36.1495°N 85.0981°W / 36.1495; -85.0981 (Clarkrange (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 1243 | 0.42 mi (680 m) | 50 yd (46 m) | Unknown |
A brief tornado near Highway 62, just east of the Putnam County line, downed several trees and caused minor structural damage. This tornado was listed as thunderstorm wind damage prior to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[6][7][32] |
EF0 | NNW of Crossville | Cumberland | TN | 36°00′03″N 85°06′48″W / 36.0009°N 85.1133°W / 36.0009; -85.1133 (Crossville (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 1247 – 1251 | 5.6 mi (9.0 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $30,000 |
Numerous trees were either snapped or twisted as the tornado touched down near U.S. Highway 70N, crossed Interstate 40, and lifted near U.S. Highway 127.[6][7][32] |
EF1 | St. Elmo | Hamilton | TN | 34°59′24″N 85°19′59″W / 34.9900°N 85.3330°W / 34.9900; -85.3330 (St. Elmo (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1255 – 1256 | 0.7 mi (1.1 km) | 80 yd (73 m) | $100,000 |
A few homes and businesses were damaged and several trees were downed a block west of Highway 17, just below Lookout Mountain.[6][7] |
EF2 | Tiftonia | Hamilton | TN | 35°01′12″N 85°22′12″W / 35.0200°N 85.3700°W / 35.0200; -85.3700 (Lookout Mountain (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 1255 – 1257 | 2.3 mi (3.7 km) | 500 yd (460 m) | $750,000 |
Several homes and businesses were damaged, and many trees were downed in Lookout Valley.[6][7] |
EF1 | Red Bank to Hixson | Hamilton | TN | 35°06′36″N 85°17′24″W / 35.1100°N 85.2900°W / 35.1100; -85.2900 (Red Bank (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1256 – 1259 | 2.5 mi (4.0 km) | 250 yd (230 m) | $150,000 |
Several buildings sustained roof and structural damage, and numerous trees and power lines were downed.[6] |
EF0 | Harrison | Hamilton | TN | 35°06′36″N 85°09′00″W / 35.1100°N 85.1500°W / 35.1100; -85.1500 (Harrison (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 1303 – 1305 | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $25,000 |
Trees and power lines were downed, and a few buildings were damaged.[6][7] |
EF1 | East Ridge | Hamilton | TN | 34°59′13″N 85°16′16″W / 34.9870°N 85.2710°W / 34.9870; -85.2710 (East Ridge (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1304 – 1308 | 2.2 mi (3.5 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $25,000 |
Numerous trees were downed through East Ridge.[6] |
EF1 | S of Birchwood | Hamilton | TN | 35°21′07″N 84°59′46″W / 35.3520°N 84.9960°W / 35.3520; -84.9960 (Birchwood (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1337 – 1338 | 0.6 mi (0.97 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $25,000 |
Numerous trees were downed.[6] |
EF2 | N of Hopewell | Bradley | TN | 35°16′48″N 84°55′48″W / 35.2800°N 84.9300°W / 35.2800; -84.9300 (Hopewell (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 1345 – 1348 | 2 mi (3.2 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | $125,000 |
Three mobile homes were destroyed and other structures were damaged, and many trees and power lines were downed. One person was injured.[6][7] |
EF0 | Southeast New Carlisle | Clark | OH | 39°55′22″N 84°01′49″W / 39.9227°N 84.0302°W / 39.9227; -84.0302 (New Carlisle (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 1353 – 1354 | 1.31 mi (2.11 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $25,000 |
The roof was partially lifted off a building at an RV dealership, with two by four roof support beams being driven into the ground, and large debris was blown into a public pool complex. Numerous trees and several power poles were downed as well.[6][7] |
EF0 | WSW of Athens | Limestone | AL | 34°46′13″N 87°09′07″W / 34.7704°N 87.1520°W / 34.7704; -87.1520 (Athens (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 1615 – 1625 | 7.19 mi (11.57 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | Unknown |
A weak tornado embedded within a larger area of straight-line winds downed numerous large trees and caused roof-awning and gutter damage to some homes, in addition to removing shingles.[6][7] |
EF1 | NW of Decatur to SSE of Tanner | Morgan, Limestone | AL | 34°38′43″N 87°04′44″W / 34.6452°N 87.0790°W / 34.6452; -87.0790 (Decatur (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1620 – 1630 | 8.95 mi (14.40 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | Unknown |
The tornado touched down at the Decatur Industrial Park, causing roof damage to an industrial building and snapping numerous hardwood trees 20 feet (6.1 m) from the base. It then caused minor roof damage to another industrial complex before crossing the Tennessee River into Limestone County, where it passed over Pryor Field Regional Airport, causing it to lose power at 1628 UTC, shortly before lifting along Interstate 65. Many trees were snapped along the path, including on the campus of Calhoun Community College.[6][7] |
EF0 | NW of Tanner | Limestone | AL | 34°43′51″N 87°01′58″W / 34.7307°N 87.0329°W / 34.7307; -87.0329 (Tanner (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 1623 – 1628 | 4.06 mi (6.53 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Unknown |
A weak tornado touched down west of Tanner and dissipated just north of the community, uprooting trees and causing signage damage near Tanner High School.[6][7] |
EF1 | French Mill to E of Deposit | Limestone, Madison | AL | 34°45′19″N 86°51′58″W / 34.7554°N 86.8660°W / 34.7554; -86.8660 (French Mill (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1630 – 1705 | 25.31 mi (40.73 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | Unknown |
Many homes sustained roof and gutter damage, which included shingle loss. Many trees, many of which were large hardwood trees, were either snapped, uprooted, or sheared off, and numerous power poles were snapped.[6][7] |
EF1 | NNE of Capshaw to SSW of Harvest | Limestone, Madison | AL | 34°47′08″N 86°47′22″W / 34.7855°N 86.7894°W / 34.7855; -86.7894 (Capshaw (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1635 – 1640 | 3.09 mi (4.97 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Unknown |
Several homes sustained roof, shingle, and gutter damage, and numerous trees were snapped, several of which were large.[6][7] |
EF1 | WNW of Normal to SE of Moores Mill | Madison | AL | 34°48′01″N 86°37′21″W / 34.8004°N 86.6226°W / 34.8004; -86.6226 (Normal (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1650 – 1705 | 7.6 mi (12.2 km) | 500 yd (460 m) | Unknown |
Homes sustained roof and gutter damage, and numerous trees, many of which were hardwood, were either downed or sheared off.[6][7] |
EF0 | SW of New Market | Madison | AL | 34°51′55″N 86°29′28″W / 34.8653°N 86.4911°W / 34.8653; -86.4911 (New Market (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 1655 – 1705 | 3.51 mi (5.65 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $0 |
A tornado embedded in a larger area of straight-line winds either knocked down or sheared off the top half of numerous hardwood trees near Buckhorn High School.[6][7] |
EF1 | SW of Haletown | Marion | TN | 34°59′04″N 85°36′00″W / 34.9845°N 85.6000°W / 34.9845; -85.6000 (Haletown (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1826 – 1829 | 2.2 mi (3.5 km) | 80 yd (73 m) | $25,000 |
Numerous trees were downed near Highway 156.[6][7] |
EF1 | NE of Dunlap | Sequatchie, Bledsoe | TN | 35°23′43″N 85°21′59″W / 35.3952°N 85.3665°W / 35.3952; -85.3665 (Dunlap (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1826 – 1832 | 4.9 mi (7.9 km) | 80 yd (73 m) | $150,000 |
Several roofs were damaged and numerous trees were downed.[6][7] |
EF3 | ESE of Springdale to WNW of Denmark | Lafayette | MS | 34°12′30″N 89°33′55″W / 34.2084°N 89.5653°W / 34.2084; -89.5653 (Springdale (Apr. 27, EF3)) | 1836 – 1852 | 13.57 mi (21.84 km) | 440 yd (400 m) | $1,500,000 |
A strong tornado to the south and southeast of Oxford either damaged or destroyed a number of site-built homes and mobile homes and downed numerous trees and power lines were downed as well. Eight people were injured.[6][7] |
EF1 | SW of Collegedale to Northern Cleveland | Hamilton, Bradley | TN | 35°02′24″N 85°04′12″W / 35.0400°N 85.0700°W / 35.0400; -85.0700 (Collegedale (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 1902 – 1918 | 17 mi (27 km) | 120 yd (110 m) | $125,000 |
1 death – Several homes sustained minor to moderate roof damage and numerous trees were downed. The fatality occurred in Bradley County in a vehicle that was impacted by debris.[6][7] |
EF0 | SE of Hopewell | Bradley | TN | 35°12′36″N 84°54′00″W / 35.2100°N 84.9000°W / 35.2100; -84.9000 (Hopewell (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 1915 – 1917 | 1.78 mi (2.86 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $15,000 |
Several trees were downed.[6][7] |
EF0 | S of Dumas | Union | MS | 34°35′28″N 88°49′56″W / 34.5912°N 88.8323°W / 34.5912; -88.8323 (Pleasant Ridge (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 1928 – 1929 | 0.4 mi (640 m) | 25 yd (23 m) | $10,000 |
A brief tornado touched down near the Union/Tippah county line along Mississippi Highway 370 north of Pleasant Ridge and moved northeast, downing numerous trees.[6][7] |
F0 | Fergus | Wellington | ON | 43°42′36″N 80°22′48″W / 43.7100°N 80.3800°W / 43.7100; -80.3800 (Fergus (Apr. 27, F0)) | 1930 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Local buildings sustained minor damage, and many trees were downed. The tornado was embedded in a squall line.[33][34] |
EF5 | Northern Philadelphia to SE of Mashulaville | Neshoba, Kemper, Winston, Noxubee | MS | 32°47′57″N 89°06′32″W / 32.7992°N 89.1088°W / 32.7992; -89.1088 (Philadelphia (April 27, EF5)) | 1930 – 2000 | 28.28 mi (45.51 km) | 900 yd (820 m) | $1,100,000 |
3 deaths – See article on this tornado – At least eight people were injured.[6][7] |
EF0 | Cleveland to ESE of Hopewell | Bradley | TN | 35°10′12″N 84°53′52″W / 35.1700°N 84.8977°W / 35.1700; -84.8977 (Cleveland (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 1936 – 1939 | 2 mi (3.2 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | $50,000 |
The tornado moved from just west of downtown Cleveland to east-southeast of Hopewell, knocking down trees and causing slight damage to a few structures. The Bradley County EMA office was just brushed by this tornado.[6][7] |
EF4 | WSW of Good Hope to Cullman to NE of Union Grove | Cullman, Morgan, Marshall | AL | 34°04′33″N 87°00′35″W / 34.0757°N 87.0097°W / 34.0757; -87.0097 (Cullman (Apr. 27, EF4)) | 1940 – 2038 | 46.88 mi (75.45 km) | 880 yd (800 m) | Unknown |
6 deaths – See section on this tornado – At least 48 people were injured.[6][7] |
EF3 | N of Bellefontaine to NW of Amory | Webster, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Monroe | MS | 33°42′41″N 89°18′59″W / 33.7114°N 89.3164°W / 33.7114; -89.3164 (New Wren (Apr. 27, EF3)) | 1948 – 2038 | 51.45 mi (82.80 km) | 1,320 yd (1,210 m) | $3,270,000 |
4 deaths – 187 homes were either destroyed or sustained major damage, 25 mobile homes were destroyed, with 15 more sustaining major damage, and one barn was destroyed. Several other homes and mobile homes sustained minor damage. Hundreds of trees and power lines were downed as well. Areas in and around the communities of Anchor, Houston, and New Wren were especially hard hit. One death occurred in Anchor, two more east of Houston, and the fourth in a vehicle in Monroe County. 25 people were injured.[6][7] |
EF0 | NE of Rienzi | Alcorn | MS | 34°46′15″N 88°30′53″W / 34.7709°N 88.5147°W / 34.7709; -88.5147 (Rienzi (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 1950 – 1956 | 2.32 mi (3.73 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $100,000 |
A few homes sustained minor damage and numerous trees were downed.[6][7] |
EF0 | S of Jonesboro | Craighead | AR | 35°44′17″N 90°41′42″W / 35.7381°N 90.6949°W / 35.7381; -90.6949 (Jonesboro (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 1955 – 1956 | 0.26 mi (420 m) | 50 yd (46 m) | $25,000 |
An office building sustained roof damage (consisting of the roof being partially blown off), two garage doors on storage units were blown in, a window was blown out of a business, and a chain-link fence was partially downed.[6][7] |
EF0 | Endville | Pontotoc | MS | 34°19′13″N 88°53′05″W / 34.3202°N 88.8848°W / 34.3202; -88.8848 (Endville (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 1959 – 2002 | 1.02 mi (1.64 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | $100,000 |
A couple of homes in Endville sustained minor damage, and numerous trees were downed.[6][7] |
EF2 | NW of Bay | Craighead | AR | 35°46′12″N 90°36′58″W / 35.7699°N 90.6161°W / 35.7699; -90.6161 (Bay (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 2001 – 2002 | 1.23 mi (1.98 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $10,000 |
A carport awning was lifted up and thrown, and several structures were damaged at the Bay Airport.[6][7] |
EF0 | NNE of Hopewell Springs | Monroe | TN | 35°32′24″N 84°16′48″W / 35.5400°N 84.2800°W / 35.5400; -84.2800 (Hopewell Springs (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 2004 – 2007 | 2.3 mi (3.7 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $15,000 |
A few trees were downed.[6][7] |
EF5 | WSW of Hamilton, AL to Tanner, AL to NE of Huntland, TN | Marion (AL), Franklin (AL), Lawrence (AL), Morgan (AL), Limestone (AL), Madison (AL), Lincoln (TN), Franklin (TN) | AL, TN | 34°06′15″N 88°08′52″W / 34.1043°N 88.1479°W / 34.1043; -88.1479 (Hackleburg/Phil Campbell (Apr. 27, EF5)) | 2005 – 2240 | 132 mi (212 km) | 2,200 yd (2,000 m) | >$1.29 billion |
72 deaths – See article on this tornado – At least 145 people were injured.[6][7] |
EF1 | Bowman | Craighead | AR | 35°48′09″N 90°30′27″W / 35.8025°N 90.5074°W / 35.8025; -90.5074 (Bowman (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 2008 – 2010 | 1.6 mi (2.6 km) | 250 yd (230 m) | $250,000 |
Five homes and a business garage were damaged, three mobile homes, two brick homes, and another business garage sustained roof damage, and a storage shed was destroyed. A chain link fence was blown over, and a few trees and tree limbs were downed as well.[6][7] |
EF2 | NW of Crystal Springs to SSW of Terry | Copiah, Hinds | MS | 32°02′18″N 90°29′30″W / 32.0382°N 90.4918°W / 32.0382; -90.4918 (Crystal Springs (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 2011 – 2024 | 10.46 mi (16.83 km) | 440 yd (400 m) | $1,000,000 |
Two wood-framed homes were pushed off their foundations, with one being destroyed, and three to four mobile homes were heavily damaged as they were pushed off their foundations. In Hinds County, a well-built home had a large section of its roof removed and an adjacent carport was blown apart. Many trees were downed along the path before the tornado lifted just after crossing Interstate 55. Two people were injured.[6][7] |
EF0 | SE of Harviell | Butler | MO | 36°37′55″N 90°25′27″W / 36.6319°N 90.4242°W / 36.6319; -90.4242 (Harviell (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 2015 – 2019 | 2.2 mi (3.5 km) | 40 yd (37 m) | $0 |
Sheriff's deputies observed this tornado moving over open fields, with only two trees being uprooted.[6][7] |
EF0 | SW of Monette | Craighead | AR | 35°52′09″N 90°22′24″W / 35.8691°N 90.3734°W / 35.8691; -90.3734 (Monette (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 2017 – 2018 | 0.59 mi (950 m) | 75 yd (69 m) | $30,000 |
A pivot irrigation system was flipped over, two telephone poles were knocked down, and a few tree limbs were broken off.[6][7] |
EF0 | ESE of Sardis | Panola | MS | 34°24′36″N 89°47′51″W / 34.4099°N 89.7976°W / 34.4099; -89.7976 (Sardis Lake (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 2017 – 2022 | 1.58 mi (2.54 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | $0 |
A brief tornado touched down near Sardis Dam and moved over Sardis Lake near the John W. Kyle State Park as a waterspout, lifting without causing any damage.[6][7] |
EF1 | NE of Macon | Noxubee | MS | 33°08′41″N 88°31′09″W / 33.1446°N 88.5191°W / 33.1446; -88.5191 (Macon (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 2018 – 2029 | 8.32 mi (13.39 km) | 500 yd (460 m) | $300,000 |
Two irrigation pivots were overturned, a small grain bin was torn down, and a large grain silo was damaged. A farm was impacted, with two large empty grain bins being destroyed and several smaller bins being damaged, four metal sheds sustaining minor roof and door damage, and a radio tower being collapsed. Numerous trees were damaged, and the leaves of a crop of young corn plants were shredded.[6][7] |
EF4 | NE of Pickensville to Cordova to SSW of Guntersville | Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Fayette, Walker, Cullman, Blount, Marshall | AL | 33°15′02″N 88°10′53″W / 33.2506°N 88.1814°W / 33.2506; -88.1814 (Pickensville (Apr. 27, EF4)) | 2040 – 2256 | 127.8 mi (205.7 km) | 1,408 yd (1,287 m) | >$170,344,000 |
13 deaths – See section on this tornado – At least 54 people were injured.[6][7] |
EF5 | SW of Smithville, MS to ENE of Hodges, AL | Monroe (MS), Itawamba (MS), Marion (AL), Franklin (AL) | MS, AL | 34°02′44″N 88°26′42″W / 34.0455°N 88.4450°W / 34.0455; -88.4450 (Smithville (Apr. 27, EF5)) | 2042 – 2123 | 37.3 mi (60.0 km) | 1,320 yd (1,210 m) | $14,400,000 |
23 deaths – See article on this tornado – 137 people were injured.[6][7] |
EF3 | NE of Scooba, MS to S of Aliceville, AL | Kemper (MS), Sumter (AL), Pickens (AL) | MS, AL | 32°50′59″N 88°27′10″W / 32.8496°N 88.4528°W / 32.8496; -88.4528 (Scooba (Apr. 27, EF3)) | 2047 – 2115 | 23.74 mi (38.21 km) | 1,056 yd (966 m) | $3,400,000 |
In Kemper County, a large shed and a mobile home were completely destroyed, with all of the mobile home except the frame being tossed into the woods. A well-built house and several mobile homes had most or all of their roofs removed, a shed was damaged, and several buildings at a catfish farm were damaged. Many trees and power lines were downed along the path. The tornado entered Sumter County northwest of Geiger, Alabama, downing thousands of trees across the county on a 1⁄2-mile (0.80 km) wide path. Moving into Pickens County, the tornado strengthened to EF3, with a large, well-built cinder block building having a significant part of its roof torn off and an outer wall knocked down. More trees were downed before the tornado crossed through the Tombigbee River bottom near Vienna and dissipated just north of the Sipsey River. Two people were injured in Sumter County.[6][7] |
EF1 | SW of Vonore | Monroe | TN | 35°32′24″N 84°18′00″W / 35.5400°N 84.3000°W / 35.5400; -84.3000 (Vonore (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 2049 – 2053 | 3.4 mi (5.5 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $25,000 |
Numerous trees were downed.[6][7] |
EF4 | NE of Section, AL to Fort Oglethorpe, GA | Jackson (AL), DeKalb (AL), Dade (GA), Walker (GA) | AL, GA | 34°37′15″N 85°58′53″W / 34.6208°N 85.9814°W / 34.6208; -85.9814 (Section (Apr. 27, EF4)) | 2101 – 2157 | 46.98 mi (75.61 km) | 1,260 yd (1,150 m) | >$25,000,000 |
14 deaths – See section on this tornado – At least 50 people were injured.[6][7] |
EF0 | W of Chaffee | Scott | MO | 37°10′48″N 89°42′23″W / 37.1800°N 89.7063°W / 37.1800; -89.7063 (Chaffee (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 2110 – 2111 | 0.2 mi (320 m) | 40 yd (37 m) | $0 |
A brief tornado observed by a storm spotter resulted in no damage.[6][7] |
EF3 | S of Polkville to N of Burns | Smith | MS | 32°08′23″N 89°41′28″W / 32.1397°N 89.6912°W / 32.1397; -89.6912 (Polkville (Apr. 27, EF3)) | 2127 – 2138 | 8.87 mi (14.27 km) | 440 yd (400 m) | $700,000 |
This strong tornado touched down east-northeast of Daniel and moved to the east-northeast through the Bienville National Forest. One mobile home and two chicken houses were destroyed, two more mobile homes were moved off of their foundations, and a site-built home sustained roof damage. An 18-wheeler (truck and trailer) was picked up and thrown 300 feet (91 m) and many trees were downed as well before the tornado dissipated west of Lorena.[6][7] |
EF1 | ESE of Falkner | Tippah | MS | 34°48′39″N 88°47′30″W / 34.8109°N 88.7916°W / 34.8109; -88.7916 (Falkner (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 2140 – 2142 | 2.13 mi (3.43 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $30,000 |
A home and two mobile homes sustained minor damage, with a portion of a mobile home's roof and awning being ripped off northeast of Peoples. Several trees and a few telephone poles were downed as well.[6][7] |
EF1 | S of Harvest | Madison | AL | 34°48′50″N 86°46′38″W / 34.8138°N 86.7773°W / 34.8138; -86.7773 (Harvest (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 2140 – 2145 | 1.42 mi (2.29 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | Unknown |
Several houses sustained significant shingle damage, a brick home sustained structural damage, and an RV trailer was overturned. Many large trees and several fences were blown down as well.[6][7] |
EF4 | NNW of Eutaw to Tuscaloosa to NE of Fultondale | Greene, Tuscaloosa, Jefferson | AL | 33°01′47″N 87°56′06″W / 33.0297°N 87.9350°W / 33.0297; -87.9350 (Tuscaloosa/Birmingham (Apr. 27, EF4)) | 2143 – 2314 | 80.68 mi (129.84 km) | 2,600 yd (2,400 m) | $2.4 billion |
64 deaths – See article on this tornado – An estimated 1,500 people were injured.[6][7] |
EF0 | SE of Sullivan | Sullivan | IN | 39°05′03″N 87°23′59″W / 39.0842°N 87.3997°W / 39.0842; -87.3997 (Sullivan (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 2144 – 2145 | 0.05 mi (80 m) | 20 yd (18 m) | $20,500 |
A very brief tornado impacted one residence, where the roof was damaged, a bathroom window was blown out, and a trampoline was blown over. Roof debris was spread over the lawn, with some shingles being blown into a tree and a large piece of plywood being blown over a neighboring house and into a 40-foot (12 m) high tree.[6][7] |
EF1 | SE of Tanner to NNE of Madison | Limestone, Madison | AL | 34°39′56″N 86°55′02″W / 34.6655°N 86.9172°W / 34.6655; -86.9172 (Madison (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 2153 – 2207 | 14.62 mi (23.53 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | Unknown |
Several homes sustained minor roof damage, and numerous trees were downed.[6][7] |
EF1 | E of Ridgeside | Hamilton | TN | 35°00′46″N 85°12′52″W / 35.0129°N 85.2144°W / 35.0129; -85.2144 (Ridgeside (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 2203 – 2208 | 3.8 mi (6.1 km) | 125 yd (114 m) | $90,000 |
Several homes sustained minor to moderate roof damage and numerous trees were downed by this tornado as it tracked northward through neighborhoods just west of Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport.[6][7] |
EF4 | Fackler, AL to NE of Haletown, TN | Jackson (AL), Marion (TN) | AL, TN | 34°47′41″N 85°54′32″W / 34.7948°N 85.9090°W / 34.7948; -85.9090 (Fackler (Apr. 27, EF4)) | 2205 – 2231 | 30.24 mi (48.67 km) | 1,320 yd (1,210 m) | >$30,000 |
1 death – See section on this tornado[6][7] |
EF3 | S of Newton to N of Hickory | Newton | MS | 32°17′18″N 89°10′54″W / 32.2882°N 89.1817°W / 32.2882; -89.1817 (Newton (Apr. 27, EF3)) | 2208 – 2222 | 10.27 mi (16.53 km) | 440 yd (400 m) | $1,100,000 |
The north end of a concrete road bridge was lifted and dropped back onto its supports, causing damage to the concrete sides, guard rails, and asphalt. Two wood-frame homes, a travel trailer, and a mobile home were destroyed, and two other homes sustained severe roof damage. Other homes were damaged, a metal shed was heavily damaged, and many trees were downed along the path as well.[6][7] |
EF3 | SSE of Hamilton to NE of Haleyville | Marion, Winston | AL | 34°01′44″N 87°56′32″W / 34.0289°N 87.9421°W / 34.0289; -87.9421 (Haleyville (Apr. 27, EF3)) | 2210 – 2247 | 31.84 mi (51.24 km) | 1,320 yd (1,210 m) | $17,000,000 |
A strong tornado touched down near Pikeville, north-northwest of Guin, and moved northeast across southern portions of Haleyville to north of Rabbittown in the William B. Bankhead National Forest. Many site-built houses and mobile homes were badly damaged, with others being completely destroyed and one being swept clean from its foundation. Many trees were downed, and numerous outbuildings were destroyed. The Winston Furniture Company, the Fontaine Trailer Company, and other businesses in Haleyville suffered extensive damage as well. 25 people were injured by the tornado.[6][7] |
EF2 | SE of Counce | Hardin | TN | 35°01′29″N 88°16′25″W / 35.0248°N 88.2735°W / 35.0248; -88.2735 (Counce (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 2211 – 2215 | 3.84 mi (6.18 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $1,800,000 |
At least 15 homes suffered moderate to major damage, and several others sustained minor damage. Two mobile homes, a pizza restaurant, and a hardware store were destroyed, and numerous trees and power lines were downed. Two people suffered minor injuries.[6][7] |
EF0 | NW of Ooltewah | Hamilton | TN | 35°05′55″N 85°04′44″W / 35.0986°N 85.0788°W / 35.0986; -85.0788 (Ooltewah (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 2212 – 2213 | 0.1 mi (160 m) | 70 yd (64 m) | $10,000 |
A few trees and power lines were downed.[6][35] |
EF1 | Collegedale to NNE of Ooltewah | Hamilton | TN | 35°02′24″N 85°06′00″W / 35.0400°N 85.1000°W / 35.0400; -85.1000 (Collegedale (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 2213 – 2219 | 4 mi (6.4 km) | 90 yd (82 m) | $25,000 |
Many trees and power lines were downed.[6][36] |
EF1 | Ooltewah | Hamilton | TN | 35°04′05″N 85°05′47″W / 35.0681°N 85.0964°W / 35.0681; -85.0964 (Ooltewah (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 2214 – 2221 | 3.63 mi (5.84 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $100,000 |
Several homes sustained minor to moderate roof damage, and numerous trees were downed.[6][7] |
EF0 | S of Triangle | Stafford, Prince William | VA | 38°30′32″N 77°20′38″W / 38.5090°N 77.3440°W / 38.5090; -77.3440 (Triangle (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 2215 – 2222 | 3.32 mi (5.34 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Unknown |
The tornado lofted debris in a wooded area in an inaccessible portion of Marine Corps Base Quantico.[6][7] |
EF0 | Ayres Hill | Potter | PA | 41°43′15″N 77°59′14″W / 41.7209°N 77.9871°W / 41.7209; -77.9871 (Ayres Hill (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 2226 – 2228 | 1.85 mi (2.98 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | $1,000 |
A very weak tornado downed trees on an intermittent path through a heavily wooded area.[6][7] |
EF2 | ENE of Cecilton to SE of Etowah | Bradley, Polk, McMinn | TN | 35°04′48″N 84°57′00″W / 35.0800°N 84.9500°W / 35.0800; -84.9500 (Cecilton (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 2228 – 2305 | 27.95 mi (44.98 km) | 250 yd (230 m) | $2,250,000 |
4 deaths – Several homes were either heavily damaged or destroyed, several more homes sustained roof damage, and many trees were downed. The four fatalities occurred in Bradley County.[6][37][38][39] |
EF3 | ENE of Livingston to Sawyerville to NE of West Blocton | Greene, Hale, Bibb | AL | 32°36′55″N 88°03′15″W / 32.6152°N 88.0543°W / 32.6152; -88.0543 (Tishabee (Apr. 27, EF3)) | 2230 – 2355 | 72.13 mi (116.08 km) | 1,760 yd (1,610 m) | $36,000,000 |
7 deaths – See section on this tornado – At least 52 people were injured.[6][7] |
EF0 | Northeast Cleveland | Bradley | TN | 35°10′49″N 84°52′03″W / 35.1802°N 84.8675°W / 35.1802; -84.8675 (Cleveland (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 2235 – 2237 | 1 mi (1.6 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $20,000 |
Numerous trees were downed.[6][7] |
EF4 | Raleigh, MS to Enterprise, MS to N of Uniontown, AL | Smith (MS), Jasper (MS), Clarke (MS), Choctaw (AL), Sumter (AL), Marengo (AL), Perry (AL) | MS, AL | 32°01′47″N 89°30′15″W / 32.0296°N 89.5042°W / 32.0296; -89.5042 (Raleigh (April 27, EF4)) | 2242 – 0135 | 122.04 mi (196.40 km) | 1,050 yd (960 m) | $26,913,000 |
7 deaths – See section on this tornado – 17 people were injured.[6][7] |
EF0 | NW of Nellieburg to NW of Topton | Lauderdale | MS | 32°25′12″N 88°48′30″W / 32.4200°N 88.8083°W / 32.4200; -88.8083 (Meridian (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 2245 – 2259 | 11.52 mi (18.54 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $150,000 |
More than a dozen homes sustained minor roof damage, a barn lost most of its tin roof, and many trees were downed, one of which fell on a mobile home.[6][7] |
EF1 | NE of Farmville | Prince Edward, Cumberland | VA | 37°17′30″N 78°22′08″W / 37.2916°N 78.3689°W / 37.2916; -78.3689 (Farmville (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 2255 – 2305 | 5.54 mi (8.92 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $45,000 |
Several homes sustained roof damage, and numerous trees were downed.[6][7] |
EF0 | SW of Gruetli-Laager | Grundy | TN | 35°20′58″N 85°39′09″W / 35.3495°N 85.6526°W / 35.3495; -85.6526 (Gruetli-Laager (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 2300 – 2301 | 1.16 mi (1.87 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $9,000 |
An outbuilding sustained roof damage and several trees were snapped northeast of Coalmont. This tornado was not listed in the NCEI database prior to a 2015 reanalysis by the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee.[6][7][32] |
EF0 | SW of Etowah | McMinn | TN | 35°17′24″N 84°33′01″W / 35.2899°N 84.5504°W / 35.2899; -84.5504 (Etowah (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 2300 – 2302 | 2.3 mi (3.7 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $10,000 |
A few trees were downed.[6][7] |
EF0 | Friendly | Prince George's | MD | 38°44′46″N 76°57′32″W / 38.7460°N 76.9590°W / 38.7460; -76.9590 (Friendly (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 2306 – 2307 | 0.39 mi (0.63 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | $100,000 |
Six aircraft suffered minor to major damage at Potomac Airfield, including a Cessna 182 Skylane that was tossed 120 feet (37 m) across the taxiway, a Cessna 172 that was lifted up and smashed nose first into the ground, and a Cessna Skymaster that was tossed about 25 feet (7.6 m) and smashed along the ground.[6][7] |
EF3 | W of Hubbertville to S of Bazemore | Fayette | AL | 33°48′46″N 87°48′39″W / 33.8129°N 87.8108°W / 33.8129; -87.8108 (Hubbertville (Apr. 27, EF3)) | 2306 – 2314 | 7.96 mi (12.81 km) | 880 yd (800 m) | $3,000,000 |
Two homes were destroyed, and several barns and outbuildings were either damaged or destroyed. Hundreds of trees were downed as well.[6][7] |
EF0 | ESE of Birchwood | Meigs | TN | 35°20′53″N 84°55′16″W / 35.3480°N 84.9210°W / 35.3480; -84.9210 (Birchwood (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 2307 – 2308 | 0.75 mi (1.21 km) | 110 yd (100 m) | $15,000 |
Several trees were downed just south of the Hiwassee River.[6][7] |
EF2 | W of Jalapa to NNE of Tellico Plains | Monroe | TN | 35°21′00″N 84°24′00″W / 35.3500°N 84.4000°W / 35.3500; -84.4000 (Tellico Plains (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 2308 – 2318 | 10.5 mi (16.9 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $500,000 |
The top of a two-story building was blown off, several homes were either damaged or destroyed, and a trailer was destroyed. Numerous trees were downed as well. One person was injured.[6][7] |
EF1 | SE of Madisonville (1st tornado) | Monroe | TN | 35°26′24″N 84°25′12″W / 35.4400°N 84.4200°W / 35.4400; -84.4200 (Madisonville (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 2310 – 2321 | 11.4 mi (18.3 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $25,000 |
Numerous trees were downed.[6][40] |
EF0 | N of Clinton | Prince George's | MD | 38°46′56″N 76°54′44″W / 38.7823°N 76.9123°W / 38.7823; -76.9123 (Clinton (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 2312 – 2313 | 0.73 mi (1.17 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $100,000 |
A few homes sustained siding and shingle damage, and many trees were downed, several of which fell on cars.[6][7] |
EF0 | Camp Springs | Prince George's | MD | 38°48′36″N 76°54′07″W / 38.8100°N 76.9020°W / 38.8100; -76.9020 (Camp Springs (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 2316 – 2317 | 0.39 mi (630 m) | 100 yd (91 m) | $5,000 |
Homes sustained roof and siding damage and numerous trees were downed on a path that crossed into the west side of Joint Base Andrews.[6][7] |
EF5 | Lakeview, AL to Rainsville, AL to Rising Fawn, GA | DeKalb (AL), Dade (GA) | AL, GA | 34°23′27″N 85°58′42″W / 34.3907°N 85.9784°W / 34.3907; -85.9784 (Rainsville (Apr. 27, EF5)) | 2319 – 2355 | 36.63 mi (58.95 km) | 1,320 yd (1,210 m) | >$150,000 |
25 deaths – See article on this tornado – The number of injuries is unknown.[6][7] |
EF1 | NE of Goochland | Goochland, Louisa | VA | 37°42′36″N 77°49′09″W / 37.7099°N 77.8192°W / 37.7099; -77.8192 (Goochland (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 2325 – 2330 | 2.1 mi (3.4 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $26,000 |
Numerous trees were either knocked down or sheared off.[6][7] |
EF4 | SE of Clay, AL to Ohatchee, AL to Cave Spring, GA to SW of Kingston, GA | Jefferson (AL), St. Clair (AL), Calhoun (AL), Etowah (AL), Cherokee (AL), Polk (GA), Floyd (GA), Bartow (GA) | AL, GA | 33°40′45″N 86°34′12″W / 33.6792°N 86.5699°W / 33.6792; -86.5699 (Shoal Creek/Ohatchee (Apr. 27, EF4)) | 2328 – 0115 | 97.33 mi (156.64 km) | 1,760 yd (1,610 m) | $366,755,000 |
22 deaths – See section on this tornado – 85 people were injured.[6][7] |
EF4 | W of Chilhowee Lake to N of Cades Cove | Monroe, Blount | TN | 35°31′57″N 84°03′01″W / 35.5324°N 84.0504°W / 35.5324; -84.0504 (Chilhowee (Apr. 27, EF4)) | 2331 – 2345 | 14.45 mi (23.26 km) | 1,320 yd (1,210 m) | $1,050,000 |
This violent wedge tornado moved across Chilhowee Lake and ripped a large metal TVA transmission tower from its concrete footings. It moved through densely forested areas in the Cherokee National Forest and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where thousands of large trees were mowed down and debarked along a near mile-wide path. Several other electrical transmission towers were also destroyed along the path before the tornado lifted north of Cades Cove.[6][7] |
EF0 | NE of Athens | McMinn | TN | 35°28′12″N 84°31′12″W / 35.4700°N 84.5200°W / 35.4700; -84.5200 (Mt. Harmony (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 2335 – 2336 | 0.7 mi (1.1 km) | 20 yd (18 m) | $5,000 |
A few trees were snapped.[6][7] |
EF1 | SSW of Hogglesville to E of Mertz | Hale, Bibb | AL | 32°50′52″N 87°29′32″W / 32.8478°N 87.4922°W / 32.8478; -87.4922 (Wateroak (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 2350 – 0002 | 8.62 mi (13.87 km) | 300 yd (270 m) | $625,000 |
The tornado touched down in Hale County to the north-northeast of Greensboro and moved into the Talladega National Forest, damaging a mobile home and a business in Wateroak. Many trees were downed in the area as well. In Bibb County, it downed many more trees before dissipating along Alabama State Highway 25 west of Brent.[6][7] |
EF0 | W of Greenback | Loudon | TN | 35°39′36″N 84°11′24″W / 35.6600°N 84.1900°W / 35.6600; -84.1900 (Greenback (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 0000 – 0002 | 1 mi (1.6 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $10,000 |
Several trees were downed.[6][7] |
EF1 | S of Campbell | Steuben | NY | 42°12′36″N 77°12′00″W / 42.2100°N 77.2000°W / 42.2100; -77.2000 (Campbell (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0004 – 0009 | 4.62 mi (7.44 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | $150,000 |
Two homes sustained roof and siding damage, a barn was moved off its cement foundation, with the roof and two walls sustaining major damage and shingles being blown off, and a large camper was moved about 6 inches (15 cm). Hundreds of trees were downed along the path, some in large swaths.[6][7] |
EF0 | NE of West Point | Cullman | AL | 34°17′05″N 86°55′08″W / 34.2846°N 86.9189°W / 34.2846; -86.9189 (West Point (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 0009 – 0013 | 1.19 mi (1.92 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Unknown |
A short-lived tornado near Interstate 65 caused porch damage to a house and downed numerous trees.[6][7] |
EF0 | SW of Louisville to NNE of McGhee Tyson Airport | Blount | TN | 35°48′00″N 84°03′36″W / 35.8000°N 84.0600°W / 35.8000; -84.0600 (Louisville (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 0009 – 0015 | 6.5 mi (10.5 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $10,000 |
Several trees were downed.[6][7] |
EF4 | SW of Ringgold, GA to Cleveland, TN to S of Athens, TN | Catoosa (GA), Hamilton (TN), Bradley (TN), Polk (TN), McMinn (TN) | GA, TN | 34°52′28″N 85°10′43″W / 34.8744°N 85.1785°W / 34.8744; -85.1785 (Ringgold/Southeast TN (Apr. 27, EF4)) | 0015 – 0107 | 48 mi (77 km) | 800 yd (730 m) | $68,250,000 |
20 deaths – See section on this tornado – 335 people were injured.[6][7] |
EF1 | NW of Montevallo | Bibb, Shelby | AL | 33°07′01″N 87°00′29″W / 33.1169°N 87.0081°W / 33.1169; -87.0081 (Marvel (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0032 – 0038 | 5.41 mi (8.71 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $20,000 |
Many trees were downed in the Marvel area.[6][7] |
EF2 | WNW of Halifax to NE of Nathalie | Halifax | VA | 36°46′57″N 79°05′40″W / 36.7825°N 79.0945°W / 36.7825; -79.0945 (Halifax (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 0038 – 0108 | 18.1 mi (29.1 km) | 350 yd (320 m) | Unknown |
1 death – Four homes/mobile homes were destroyed, fourteen sustained major damage, and six received minor damage. A large camper trailer and an outbuilding were destroyed, and many trees were downed as well. Eight people were injured.[6][7] |
EF0 | White Pine | Jefferson | TN | 36°05′04″N 83°20′06″W / 36.0844°N 83.3351°W / 36.0844; -83.3351 (White Pine (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 0046 – 0050 | 3.3 mi (5.3 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $20,000 |
A few homes sustained minor roof damage, and several trees were downed in the southern part of town.[6][7] |
EF1 | ESE of Cedar Fork | Caroline | VA | 37°56′16″N 77°31′22″W / 37.9378°N 77.5228°W / 37.9378; -77.5228 (Cedar Fork (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0055 – 0100 | 0.24 mi (390 m) | 100 yd (91 m) | $15,000 |
Numerous trees were downed.[6][7] |
EF1 | Southern Knoxville | Knox | TN | 35°55′12″N 83°58′12″W / 35.9200°N 83.9700°W / 35.9200; -83.9700 (South Knoxville (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0057 – 0058 | 1 mi (1.6 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $20,000 |
Numerous trees were downed along the path just west of Alcoa Highway and about two miles (3.2 km) southwest of the University of Tennessee.[6][7] |
EF0 | SE of Seymour | Sevier | TN | 35°51′12″N 83°42′57″W / 35.8534°N 83.7159°W / 35.8534; -83.7159 (Seymour (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 0106 – 0107 | 0.5 mi (800 m) | 50 yd (46 m) | $5,000 |
A few trees were downed.[6][7] |
EF4 | SW of Dunlap to Spring City | Sequatchie, Bledsoe, Rhea | TN | 35°20′24″N 85°25′12″W / 35.3400°N 85.4200°W / 35.3400; -85.4200 (New Harmony (Apr. 27, EF4)) | 0106 – 0141 | 40.16 mi (64.63 km) | 880 yd (800 m) | $17,250,000 |
4 deaths – This high-end EF4 tornado, with estimated winds of up to 190 mph (310 km/h), touched down in Sequatchie County, where numerous trees and power lines were downed and a few homes sustained structural damage at EF2 intensity. The most severe damage occurred in Bledsoe County after the tornado crossed Walden Ridge and descended into the New Harmony area to the southeast of Pikeville. Well-built homes were completely leveled, mobile homes were destroyed, farm machinery and vehicles were thrown and mangled, and numerous trees were snapped and debarked. Many barns and outbuildings were destroyed as well. The four fatalities occurred in this area: two in a camper and two in a mobile home. In Rhea County, 21 homes were damaged, with 19 roofs being destroyed, and trees and power lines were downed. Twelve people were injured by the tornado: ten in Bledsoe County and two in Rhea.[6][7] |
EF0 | NW of Mosheim | Greene | TN | 36°13′32″N 83°03′25″W / 36.2255°N 83.0570°W / 36.2255; -83.0570 (Mosheim (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 0107 – 0108 | 0.5 mi (800 m) | 70 yd (64 m) | $5,000 |
A few trees were downed just north of Interstate 81 and Volunteer Speedway.[6][7] |
EF0 | NE of Jefferson City | Jefferson | TN | 36°08′13″N 83°28′39″W / 36.1370°N 83.4774°W / 36.1370; -83.4774 (Jefferson City (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 0111 – 0112 | 0.3 mi (480 m) | 50 yd (46 m) | $20,000 |
A few homes sustained minor roof damage and trees were downed on the northeast outskirts of Jefferson City.[6][7] |
EF4 | N of Wetumpka to WNW of LaFayette | Elmore, Tallapoosa, Chambers | AL | 32°37′03″N 86°11′35″W / 32.6174°N 86.1930°W / 32.6174; -86.1930 (Lake Martin (Apr. 27, EF4)) | 0112 – 0209 | 44.18 mi (71.10 km) | 880 yd (800 m) | $167,000,000 |
7 deaths – A violent tornado moved northeast through Elmore County, first causing major damage to several homes, outbuildings, and farm equipment at EF2 intensity. It reached the EF3 threshold south of Central, destroying a mobile home and damaging several site-built homes to the northwest of Eclectic. It then passed through a mobile home park, where ten mobile homes were completely destroyed and four people were killed, and continued northeast, destroying several homes, businesses, two churches, and a plant nursery. The tornado crossed Lake Martin in two places, causing significant damage to numerous lake homes before moving into Tallapoosa County and reaching EF4 intensity. Several well-built, multi-story homes were destroyed (many had no walls remaining above the basement level) as the tornado narrowed and moved across the south and east sides of Dadeville. Here, two homes were destroyed and a pick-up truck was rolled 120 yards (110 m). The tornado began to weaken as it crossed U.S. Highway 280 just southeast of Dadeville, causing significant damage to numerous homes and businesses and causing one fatality before continuing into Chambers County, where it destroyed another home before lifting. Thousands of trees and many power lines and poles, including at least one large metal high-tension truss tower, were downed by the tornado, which injured 30 people along the path.[6][7] |
EF1 | S of Vincent to Logan Martin Lake | Shelby, Talladega | AL | 33°21′03″N 86°24′05″W / 33.3507°N 86.4013°W / 33.3507; -86.4013 (Vincent (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0115 – 0124 | 8.59 mi (13.82 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $1,044,000 |
Many trees were downed, several of which fell on homes, causing minor damage.[6][7] |
EF0 | NW of Tellico Plains (1st tornado) | Monroe | TN | 35°23′24″N 84°21′00″W / 35.3900°N 84.3500°W / 35.3900; -84.3500 (Tellico Plains (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 0118 – 0119 | 0.9 mi (1.4 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $5,000 |
A few trees were downed.[6][41] |
EF1 | SE of Madisonville (2nd tornado) | Monroe | TN | 35°26′24″N 84°24′36″W / 35.4400°N 84.4100°W / 35.4400; -84.4100 (Madisonville (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0120 – 0131 | 11 mi (18 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $25,000 |
Numerous trees were downed.[6][42] |
EF3 | NW of Cassville to SW of Talking Rock | Bartow, Cherokee, Pickens | GA | 34°16′13″N 84°52′03″W / 34.2703°N 84.8674°W / 34.2703; -84.8674 (Cassville (Apr. 27, EF3)) | 0120 – 0149 | 23.05 mi (37.10 km) | 880 yd (800 m) | $23,350,000 |
This strong tornado associated with the Tuscaloosa–Birmingham, Alabama supercell touched down northeast of Kingston and moved northeast across Bartow County, destroying 40 homes and several outbuildings and causing minor damage to 240 additional homes. A truck was pushed into a swimming pool at one of the destroyed homes. Several chicken houses were destroyed as well as the tornado moved through the Interstate 75 area. It then tracked briefly through the northwestern corner of Cherokee County, where eleven structures sustained major damage and ten more received minor damage, before it crossed into Pickens County, completely destroying 26 mobile homes, site-built homes, and businesses, inflicting major damage to 15 structures, and causing minor damage to 35 more structures. The tornado lifted just east of Hinton, about seven miles (11 km) west of Jasper. Hundreds of trees and many power lines were downed by the tornado, which caused 25 injuries in Bartow County and one in Pickens County.[6][7] |
EF0 | NW of Tellico Plains (2nd tornado) | Monroe | TN | 35°22′48″N 84°20′24″W / 35.3800°N 84.3400°W / 35.3800; -84.3400 (Tellico Plains (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 0122 – 0124 | 1.75 mi (2.82 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $5,000 |
A few trees were downed.[6][43] |
EF0 | NW of Dandridge | Jefferson | TN | 36°03′14″N 83°29′20″W / 36.0540°N 83.4889°W / 36.0540; -83.4889 (Flat Gap/Oakland (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 0124 – 0125 | 0.8 mi (1.3 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $5,000 |
A weak tornado at the Patriot Hills Golf Course downed a few trees.[6][7] |
EF1 | NE of Englewood to E of Madisonville | McMinn, Monroe | TN | 35°27′00″N 84°27′36″W / 35.4500°N 84.4600°W / 35.4500; -84.4600 (Englewood (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0125 – 0136 | 12.5 mi (20.1 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $300,000 |
Several homes were damaged and numerous trees and power lines were downed. One person was injured.[6][44][45] |
EF1 | NW of Spring City | Rhea | TN | 35°41′49″N 84°52′44″W / 35.6970°N 84.8790°W / 35.6970; -84.8790 (Spring City (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0128 – 0133 | 1.5 mi (2.4 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | $10,000 |
A few trees were downed in the western and northern parts of Spring City.[6][7] |
EF2 | E of Dunlap | Sequatchie | TN | 35°21′36″N 85°23′24″W / 35.3600°N 85.3900°W / 35.3600; -85.3900 (Dunlap (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 0128 – 0135 | 4.5 mi (7.2 km) | 250 yd (230 m) | $200,000 |
The roof was blown off a building, and a few homes were damaged. Many trees and power lines were downed as well. This tornado followed a few minutes behind the 0106 UTC Sequatchie–Bledsoe EF4 tornado.[6][7] |
EF2 | S of Fall Branch | Greene, Washington | TN | 36°17′24″N 82°42′00″W / 36.2900°N 82.7000°W / 36.2900; -82.7000 (Fall Branch (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 0129 – 0137 | 8.8 mi (14.2 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | $800,000 |
One home was destroyed, and several other homes were damaged, some of which had their entire roofs removed. Many trees were downed along the path.[6][7] |
EF0 | ENE of Sevierville | Sevier, Jefferson | TN | 35°54′31″N 83°20′01″W / 35.9086°N 83.3335°W / 35.9086; -83.3335 (McGaha Hollow (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 0131 – 0133 | 1.1 mi (1.8 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $8,000 |
Numerous trees were downed in the McGaha Hollow area.[6][7] |
EF1 | W of Newport | Cocke | TN | 35°57′14″N 83°17′10″W / 35.9540°N 83.2860°W / 35.9540; -83.2860 (Newport (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0133 – 0148 | 7.1 mi (11.4 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | $100,000 |
The tornado touched down near the Jefferson County line and moved eastward into Newport, damaging a hospital and downing numerous trees.[6][7] |
EF2 | NW of Calderwood | Monroe | TN | 35°30′34″N 84°04′02″W / 35.5094°N 84.0673°W / 35.5094; -84.0673 (Calderwood (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 0135 – 0139 | 3.7 mi (6.0 km) | 440 yd (400 m) | $100,000 |
Heavy tree damage occurred in the Cherokee National Forest west of Chilhowee Lake on a path less than a mile south of the 2331 UTC Chilhowee Lake EF4 tornado.[6][7] |
EF0 | Chilhowee Lake to N of Cades Cove | Monroe, Blount | TN | 35°32′48″N 84°01′39″W / 35.5467°N 84.0274°W / 35.5467; -84.0274 (Cades Cove (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 0140 – 0150 | 13.2 mi (21.2 km) | 440 yd (400 m) | $10,000 |
This tornado moved across Chilhowee Lake and downed several trees in the Cades Cove area on a path similar to the 2331 UTC Chilhowee Lake EF4 tornado.[6][7] |
EF0 | E of Greenback | Blount | TN | 35°37′48″N 84°07′48″W / 35.6300°N 84.1300°W / 35.6300; -84.1300 (Greenback (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 0143 – 0149 | 3.8 mi (6.1 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $10,000 |
A weak tornado downed several trees.[6][7] |
EF1 | SSE of Marion | Perry | AL | 32°33′07″N 87°18′51″W / 32.5519°N 87.3142°W / 32.5519; -87.3142 (Marion (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0150 – 0153 | 4.24 mi (6.82 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $1,300,000 |
A house sustained roof damage, two barns were damaged, an outbuilding was destroyed, and many trees were downed.[6][7] |
EF0 | N of Bristol | Washington | VA | 36°39′01″N 82°12′12″W / 36.6502°N 82.2034°W / 36.6502; -82.2034 (Reedy Creek (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 0204 – 0205 | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $3,000 |
Many trees were downed along Reedy Creek.[6][7] |
EF2 | SE of Fort Payne | DeKalb | AL | 34°24′21″N 85°43′46″W / 34.4059°N 85.7294°W / 34.4059; -85.7294 (Fort Payne (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 0205 – 0210 | 6.47 mi (10.41 km) | 250 yd (230 m) | Unknown |
A strong tornado just outside of Fort Payne collapsed two small barns, damaged a third barn, and leveled a large metal farm building. In addition, a house was damaged, four power poles were snapped off, and many trees were downed, some of which landed on houses.[6][7] |
EF1 | SE of Abingdon | Washington | VA | 36°40′48″N 81°58′48″W / 36.6800°N 81.9800°W / 36.6800; -81.9800 (Abingdon (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0213 – 0217 | 3.9 mi (6.3 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $75,000 |
Numerous trees were downed.[6][7] |
EF1 | SE of White Plains to E of Five Points | Chambers | AL | 32°58′19″N 85°22′08″W / 32.9719°N 85.3688°W / 32.9719; -85.3688 (White Plains (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0219 – 0228 | 5.24 mi (8.43 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | $5,000 |
A house sustained major damage, and many trees were downed.[6][7] |
EF0 | Farragut | Knox | TN | 35°52′12″N 84°12′00″W / 35.8700°N 84.2000°W / 35.8700; -84.2000 (Farragut (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 0228 – 0229 | 1 mi (1.6 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $10,000 |
Several trees were downed.[6][7] |
EF1 | NE of Five Points | Chambers | AL | 33°00′57″N 85°17′38″W / 33.0158°N 85.2938°W / 33.0158; -85.2938 (Finley Creek (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 0229 – 0238 | 5.01 mi (8.06 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $10,000 |
An outbuilding sustained minor roof damage, and many trees were knocked down or sheared off.[6][7] |
EF3 | SE of Suches to Mountain City | Lumpkin, White, Habersham, Rabun | GA | 34°39′56″N 83°56′34″W / 34.6656°N 83.9427°W / 34.6656; -83.9427 (Chattahoochee National Forest/Lake Burton (Apr. 27, EF3)) | 0230 – 0316 | 36.99 mi (59.53 km) | 900 yd (820 m) | >$5,850,000 |
1 death – This strong tornado, the last to be produced from the Tuscaloosa–Birmingham, Alabama supercell, touched down in the Chattahoochee National Forest in northern Lumpkin County. It downed thousands of trees and damaged 18 homes, 14 of which sustained major damage. In White County, thousands more trees were downed, and eight homes were damaged, two of which sustained major damage. Moving into Habersham County, the tornado downed many more trees, some of which fell on homes and vehicles. About eight homes sustained minor to moderate roof damage, other homes had porches blown off, and a small cabin was destroyed. The tornado continued northeast through a very remote area into Rabun County as it crossed Lake Burton, strengthening to EF3 intensity. In this area, a marina was damaged, a fire department building was destroyed, and several large lake homes were completely destroyed, one of which slid off of its foundation and into the lake. The tornado began to weaken as it crossed U.S. Highway 76, downing hundreds of trees before re-intensifying slightly as it moved over a residential area in Mountain City. Half of the roof was blown off a condominium building, and surrounding homes sustained minor to moderate roof damage before the tornado lifted on the north side of Mountain City. This was the first tornado to impact Rabun County since 1983, and the first F3/EF3 tornado in the county's recorded history. One person was injured in Lumpkin County.[6][7][46] |
EF0 | NE of Hartford | Cocke | TN | 35°49′13″N 83°07′55″W / 35.8202°N 83.1319°W / 35.8202; -83.1319 (Hartford (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 0232 – 0234 | 2.4 mi (3.9 km) | 40 yd (37 m) | $20,000 |
An outbuilding was destroyed, and several trees were downed.[6][7] |
EF1 | NE of Tom Town | Cocke | TN | 35°51′01″N 83°01′21″W / 35.8502°N 83.0225°W / 35.8502; -83.0225 (Tom Town (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0237 – 0238 | 1.2 mi (1.9 km) | 150 yd (140 m) | $30,000 |
Numerous trees were downed.[6][7] |
EF0 | NW of Hot Springs | Madison | NC | 35°54′52″N 82°54′05″W / 35.9145°N 82.9014°W / 35.9145; -82.9014 (Hot Springs (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 0245 – 0246 | 0.07 mi (110 m) | 50 yd (46 m) | Unknown |
A very brief tornado embedded in a larger downburst destroyed a shed, tossed a second, and peeled the roof from an outbuilding along U.S. Highway 25/70. Several large trees were downed as well, one of which clipped a home.[6][7] |
EF1 | NNW of LaGrange to SW of Newnan | Troup, Heard, Coweta | GA | 33°08′19″N 85°05′16″W / 33.1386°N 85.0878°W / 33.1386; -85.0878 (Newnan (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0245 – 0310 | 17.02 mi (27.39 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $1,800,000 |
The tornado touched down on the north side of the Chattahoochee River/West Point Lake, tracking northeast and downing thousands of trees and some power lines. In Heard County, a horse trailer and another trailer were damaged as they were both thrown about 20 feet (6.1 m) from their original location. Three homes and/or businesses were destroyed, with two others suffering major damage and an additional ten others sustaining minor damage. One of the homes lost two exterior walls and its roof. Thousands of trees were downed along the path in Heard County. In Coweta County, one home sustained major damage, a second home and several fences and outbuildings sustained minor damage, and thousands more trees were downed before the tornado lifted northwest of Grantville. One person was injured in Heard County.[6][7] |
EF1 | Nokesville to Bristow | Prince William | VA | 38°39′32″N 77°35′31″W / 38.6590°N 77.5920°W / 38.6590; -77.5920 (Nokesville (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0246 – 0301 | 5.78 mi (9.30 km) | 125 yd (114 m) | $15,000 |
Siding and shingles were removed from several homes, storage sheds and horse run-in sheds were damaged, and doors were blown in on a detached garage. A fence and some signs were damaged, and numerous trees were downed as well.[6][7] |
EF0 | Houston Valley | Greene | TN | 36°00′38″N 82°52′14″W / 36.0106°N 82.8706°W / 36.0106; -82.8706 (Houston Valley (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 0247 – 0249 | 2.3 mi (3.7 km) | 300 yd (270 m) | $15,000 |
A few trees were downed. The tornado was forced to lift because of steep terrain but touched back down later as the EF3 Camp Creek tornado.[6][7] |
EF0 | NNW of Verbena | Chilton | AL | 32°46′33″N 86°32′34″W / 32.7759°N 86.5429°W / 32.7759; -86.5429 (Verbena (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 0248 – 0250 | 1.91 mi (3.07 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | $102,000 |
A metal carport and the roof of a mobile home were damaged, and many trees were downed. One person was injured.[6][7] |
EF3 | SW of Camp Creek to Mount Carmel | Greene, Washington | TN | 36°02′06″N 82°48′29″W / 36.0350°N 82.8080°W / 36.0350; -82.8080 (Camp Creek (Apr. 27, EF3)) | 0251 – 0308 | 15.8 mi (25.4 km) | 1,500 yd (1,400 m) | $8,010,000 |
6 deaths – Many structures were destroyed, including at least 75 homes and mobile homes. Some of the homes were leveled. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted and many barns and outbuildings were destroyed, in addition to one public building. More than 100 other homes were damaged. This tornado was spawned by the same supercell that produced the Ringgold, Georgia, EF4 tornado. Approximately 220 people were injured. The same general area was struck by another EF3 tornado about two hours later.[6][7] |
EF1 | N of Richwood | Nicholas | WV | 38°17′43″N 80°31′38″W / 38.2953°N 80.5271°W / 38.2953; -80.5271 (Richwood (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0258 – 0300 | 0.98 mi (1.58 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | $21,000 |
A high-end EF1 tornado skipped along the side of a mountain at about 2,300 to 2,400 feet (700 to 730 m) above sea level, blowing down or snapping off trees, a few of which fell on and damaged a camper and a few trucks. This was the first confirmed tornado in Nicholas County since 1969.[6][7] |
EF0 | Panther Creek State Park | Hamblen | TN | 36°12′39″N 83°25′18″W / 36.2108°N 83.4218°W / 36.2108; -83.4218 (Panther Creek S.P. (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 0314 – 0315 | 0.3 mi (480 m) | 80 yd (73 m) | $30,000 |
Several trees were downed in the park.[6][7] |
EF2 | SE of Lagrange | Troup | GA | 32°58′06″N 85°01′48″W / 32.9684°N 85.0301°W / 32.9684; -85.0301 (Lagrange (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 0320 – 0330 | 6.73 mi (10.83 km) | 440 yd (400 m) | $10,000,000 |
This tornado destroyed 15 homes and damaged 50 others. The most significant damage occurred about two miles (3.2 km) south of the Lagrange city limits, where twelve homes were destroyed, one of which was blown about 50 feet (15 m) off of its foundation (the attached sunroom was thrown 300 yards (270 m)). A well-built log cabin was blown off of its hillside foundation and destroyed as well. Thousands of trees and many power lines were downed along the path. Six people were injured. The same supercell would go on to produce the 0359 UTC EF3 tornado in Meriwether County.[6][7] |
EF0 | Reston | Fairfax | VA | 38°57′07″N 77°20′42″W / 38.9520°N 77.3450°W / 38.9520; -77.3450 (Reston (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 0325 – 0328 | 1.12 mi (1.80 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | $40,000 |
Numerous trees and tree limbs were downed in neighborhoods, in a parking lot, and on a golf course. A few homes sustained minor damage from the fallen trees.[6][7] |
EF2 | Doeville to N of Mountain City | Johnson | TN | 36°23′24″N 81°59′24″W / 36.3900°N 81.9900°W / 36.3900; -81.9900 (Doeville (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 0345 – 0356 | 12 mi (19 km) | 250 yd (230 m) | $1,000,000 |
2 deaths – A strong tornado touched down near the Butler community and moved northeast, with homes and other buildings being destroyed, and numerous trees being downed along the path. One fatality occurred in Butler, and the other occurred in the Doe Valley area.[6][7] |
EF2 | NW of Pine Mountain Valley to NW of Thomaston | Harris, Meriweather, Upson | GA | 32°49′12″N 84°51′00″W / 32.8200°N 84.8500°W / 32.8200; -84.8500 (Pine Mountain (Apr. 27, EF2)) | 0355 – 0424 | 24.5 mi (39.4 km) | 1,320 yd (1,210 m) | $8,500,000 |
This tornado touched down just south of Pine Mountain and moved northeast through F. D. Roosevelt State Park, where about 40 percent of the structures in the park's campground, including a large assembly structure, sustained moderate to major damage and thousands of trees were downed. In total, two structures sustained major damage and thirteen received minor damage in Harris County. Further along the path, several homes, barns, and outbuildings were either damaged or destroyed in Meriwether Couinty, and in Upson County, two structures were destroyed, four sustained major damage, and six suffered minor damage. Thousands of trees and several power lines were downed along the path as well. The supercell associated with this storm would also produce the 0438 UTC EF3 tornado in Pike County.[6][7] |
EF3 | Alvaton to SSE of Hampton | Meriwether, Spalding, Henry | GA | 33°09′59″N 84°34′50″W / 33.1663°N 84.5806°W / 33.1663; -84.5806 (Alvaton (Apr. 27, EF3)) | 0359 – 0428 | 21.68 mi (34.89 km) | 880 yd (800 m) | $25,400,000 |
2 deaths – Several hundred trees and some power lines were downed, and outbuildings sustained minor structural damage in Meriwether County. More severe damage occurred in Spalding County, where 400 structures, mainly homes and businesses, were affected: 45 were destroyed, 280 sustained major damage, and 75 received minor damage. Thousands of trees and dozens of power lines were mowed down in Spalding County as well. In Henry County, a few buildings sustained minor structural damage, and more trees and power lines were downed before the tornado lifted. The two fatalities occurred in a destroyed mobile home in southwest Spalding County. This supercell also spawned the 0320 UTC EF2 tornado in Troup County.[6][7] |
EF1 | W of Whitetop | Washington | VA | 36°36′54″N 81°39′50″W / 36.6150°N 81.6640°W / 36.6150; -81.6640 (Green Cove (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0405 – 0406 | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | $50,000 |
Numerous trees were downed along the Virginia Creeper Trail.[6][7] |
EF1 | WSW of Troutdale | Smyth | VA | 36°41′02″N 81°32′28″W / 36.6840°N 81.5410°W / 36.6840; -81.5410 (Troutdale (Apr. 27, EF1)) | 0413 – 0414 | 0.41 mi (660 m) | 300 yd (270 m) | Unknown |
A brief tornado moved through Grindstone Campground in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, damaging a bath house and either snapping or uprooting over 200 trees.[6][7] |
EF0 | Scaly Mountain | Macon | NC | 35°01′12″N 83°18′23″W / 35.0199°N 83.3064°W / 35.0199; -83.3064 (Scaly (Apr. 27, EF0)) | 0431 – 0432 | 0.24 mi (390 m) | 30 yd (27 m) | Unknown |
A brief, intermittent tornado flipped a mobile home and downed numerous trees.[6][7] |
EF3 | SSW of Meansville to SE of Flovilla | Pike, Lamar, Monroe, Butts | GA | 32°59′45″N 84°19′16″W / 32.9958°N 84.3210°W / 32.9958; -84.3210 (Meansville (Apr. 27, EF3)) | 0438 – 0517 | 30.82 mi (49.60 km) | 1,056 yd (966 m) | $15,040,000 |
2 deaths – Heavy damage occurred in the Barnesville area of Lamar County, with several homes being destroyed and many other sustaining minor to moderate damage. A Chevron gas station and a church were destroyed in Barnesville as well. In total in Lamar County, 25 homes were destroyed, 20 sustained major damage, and 40 received minor damage. In Monroe County, 4 homes were destroyed, 19 sustained major damage, and 25 suffered minor damage, with most of the affected structures being in the area of Blount and High Falls State Park. Three tractor-trailers were blown off of Interstate 75 in Monroe County as well. One structure was heavily damaged in Butts County before the tornado lifted. Many trees and power lines were downed along the path. There were two fatalities, both in a destroyed house in Barnesville, and twenty-two injuries, twelve in Lamar County and ten in Monroe County. This tornado was spawned by the same supercell that produced the 0355 UTC EF2 tornado in Harris County.[6][7] |
EF3 | NE of Camp Creek to S of Jonesborough | Greene, Washington | TN | 36°06′22″N 82°42′07″W / 36.1060°N 82.7020°W / 36.1060; -82.7020 (Camp Creek (Apr. 27, EF3)) | 0440 – 0456 | 13.6 mi (21.9 km) | 1,000 yd (910 m) | $8,000,000 |
2 deaths – This high-end EF3 tornado touched down southwest of Horse Creek. It either damaged or destroyed 55 homes and destroyed 10 mobile homes and multiple barns, with 25 farms having structures either damaged or destroyed. Some of the homes were leveled. Vehicles were tossed and many trees were downed, with sheet metal roofing being wrapped around trees that remained standing. This tornado paralleled and then crossed the path of the Camp Creek EF3 tornado from about two hours earlier. 70 people were injured.[6][7] |