List of United States tornadoes in May 2009
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This is a list of all tornadoes that were confirmed by local offices of the National Weather Service in the United States in May 2009.
| EFU | EF0 | EF1 | EF2 | EF3 | EF4 | EF5 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 695 | 348 | 82 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 1159 |
May
| EFU | EF0 | EF1 | EF2 | EF3 | EF4 | EF5 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 115 | 65 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 202 |
Note: 2 tornadoes were confirmed in the final totals, but do not have a listed rating.
May 1 event
May 2 event
| List of reported tornadoes - Saturday, May 2, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| Mississippi | ||||||
| EF0 | WNW of Eggville | Lee | 34°20′N 88°34′W / 34.34°N 88.57°W / 34.34; -88.57 (Eggville (May 2, EF0)) | 1848 | unknown | One mobile home was heavily damaged. Power lines and trees were knocked down. |
| EF0 | N of Eggville | Lee | 34°20′N 88°35′W / 34.34°N 88.58°W / 34.34; -88.58 (Eggville (May 2, EF0)) | 1850 | unknown | Second tornado in the area knocked a few trees down. |
| EF0 | Mantachie area | Itawamba | 34°19′N 88°29′W / 34.32°N 88.49°W / 34.32; -88.49 (Mantachie (May 2, EF0)) | 1900 | 2 miles (3.2 km) | One house sustained minor damage, a shed was demolished and numerous trees were broken. |
| EF0 | SE of Fairview | Itawamba | 34°22′N 88°19′W / 34.37°N 88.32°W / 34.37; -88.32 (Fairview (May 2, EF0)) | 1922 | 2 miles (3.2 km) | Many trees were damaged. |
| Texas | ||||||
| EF0 | E of Greenville | Hunt | 33°07′N 96°04′W / 33.12°N 96.06°W / 33.12; -96.06 (Greenville (May 2, EF0)) | 2104 | 3 miles (4.8 km) | Tornado observed by television crews with no damage. |
| EF0 | SW of DeKalb | Bowie | 33°31′N 94°37′W / 33.51°N 94.62°W / 33.51; -94.62 (DeKalb (May 2, EF0)) | 2144 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | Damage limited to trees. |
| EF1 | N of Douglassville | Cass | 33°11′N 94°21′W / 33.19°N 94.35°W / 33.19; -94.35 (Douglassville (May 2, EF1)) | 2251 | 2 miles (3.2 km) | Numerous trees snapped or uprooted with minor shingle damage to some homes. |
| EF0 | SE of Leesburg | Camp | 33°00′N 94°58′W / 33.00°N 94.97°W / 33.00; -94.97 (Leesburg (May 2, EF0)) | 0156 | 2 miles (3.2 km) | Damage limited to trees that are snapped or uprooted. |
| Alabama | ||||||
| EF0 | Luxapallila | Fayette | 33°43′N 87°53′W / 33.72°N 87.88°W / 33.72; -87.88 (Luxapallila (May 2, EF0)) | 2220 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) | Brief tornado touchdown in a wooded area with minimal damage. |
| EF0 | Hightogy | Lamar | 33°40′N 88°05′W / 33.67°N 88.09°W / 33.67; -88.09 (Hightogy (May 2, EF0)) | 2227 | 2.5 miles (4.0 km) | Damage limited to trees. |
| Arkansas | ||||||
| EF1 | NW of Fouke | Miller | 33°16′N 93°53′W / 33.26°N 93.89°W / 33.26; -93.89 (Fouke (May 2, EF1)) | 2313 | 3.75 miles (6.04 km) | Damage mostly to trees and power lines though a porch was blown off a home. There were three people injured when a power pole fell on a car. |
| Sources: SPC Storm Reports for May 2, 2009, NWS Shreveport (PIS), NWS Memphis, NWS Birmingham (PIS), NCDC Storm Data | ||||||
May 3 event (Southeast derecho)
| List of reported tornadoes - Sunday, May 3, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County/Parish | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| Texas | ||||||
| EF1 | E of Pennington | Trinity | 31°12′N 95°10′W / 31.20°N 95.16°W / 31.20; -95.16 (Pennington (May 3, EF1)) | 1144 | 2 miles (3.2 km) | A shed was destroyed and trailer was shifted off its foundation. Numerous trees were also snapped. |
| Mississippi | ||||||
| EF0 | SW of Thomastown | Madison, Leake | 32°50′N 89°44′W / 32.84°N 89.74°W / 32.84; -89.74 (Thomastown (May 3, EF0)) | 1200 | 4 miles (6.4 km) | Damage limited to trees. |
| EF1 | SW of Port Gibson | Claiborne | 31°53′N 91°04′W / 31.89°N 91.06°W / 31.89; -91.06 (Port Gibson (May 3, EF1)) | 1455 | 4.4 miles (7.1 km) | Damage limited to trees, some of which were large. |
| EF1 | N of Clem | Jefferson Davis, Covington, Simpson | 31°45′N 89°47′W / 31.75°N 89.79°W / 31.75; -89.79 (Clem (May 3, EF1)) | 1607 | 9 miles (14 km) | A travel trailer was destroyed while three chicken houses, a mobile home and a church were damaged. Trees were also uprooted or snapped. |
| EF1 | S of Mount Olive | Covington, Smith | 31°41′N 89°40′W / 31.69°N 89.66°W / 31.69; -89.66 (Mount Olive (May 3, EF1)) | 1612 | 20 miles (32 km) | Damage to numerous trees, street signs and several houses. |
| EF1 | E of Taylorsville | Smith, Jasper | 31°50′N 89°22′W / 31.83°N 89.36°W / 31.83; -89.36 (Taylorsville (May 3, EF1)) | 1630 | 5.2 miles (8.4 km) | One chicken house was destroyed and a second one was damaged. A mobile home and a shed had roof damaged and multiple trees were damaged. |
| EF1 | NE of Stringer | Jasper | 31°54′N 89°14′W / 31.90°N 89.23°W / 31.90; -89.23 (Stringer (May 3, EF1)) | 1641 | 0.6 miles (0.97 km) | Large pines were uprooted and snapped. |
| Louisiana | ||||||
| EF0 | SE of Castor | Bienville | 32°13′N 93°08′W / 32.22°N 93.13°W / 32.22; -93.13 (Castor (May 3, EF0)) | 1238 | 1.75 miles (2.82 km) | Damage limited to trees and power lines. |
| EF0 | W of Quitman | Bienville | 32°22′N 92°49′W / 32.36°N 92.81°W / 32.36; -92.81 (Quitman (May 3, EF0)) | 1303 | 1.1 miles (1.8 km) | Damage limited to trees. |
| EF2 | Dodson area | Winn | 32°05′N 92°40′W / 32.08°N 92.66°W / 32.08; -92.66 (Dodson (May 3, EF2)) | 1340 | 1.5 miles (2.4 km) | 18 homes were damaged, some of them being completely destroyed. One mobile home was rolled off its foundation and destroyed, another was moved off 30 feet from its location and wrapped against the frame of another home. Two people were injured. |
| EF0 | N of Harrisonburg | Catahoula | 31°48′N 91°47′W / 31.80°N 91.79°W / 31.80; -91.79 (Harrisonburg (May 3, EF0)) | 1351 | 3 miles (4.8 km) | Damage limited to trees. |
| Alabama | ||||||
| EF1 | Sunshine | Hale | 32°34′N 87°33′W / 32.56°N 87.55°W / 32.56; -87.55 (Sunshine (May 3, EF1)) | 1832 | 0.05 miles (0.080 km) | Very brief tornado with roof damage to a barn and another structure. Trees were damaged. |
| EF0 | Brook Highland | Shelby | 33°26′N 86°40′W / 33.44°N 86.67°W / 33.44; -86.67 (Brook Highland (May 3, EF0)) | 1854 | 0.45 miles (0.72 km) | 20 homes had roof damage and numerous trees were uprooted, primarily on the Greystone Golf Course. |
| EF1 | Dunavant | Shelby | 33°29′N 86°35′W / 33.49°N 86.58°W / 33.49; -86.58 (Dunavant (May 3, EF1)) | 1903 | 1.64 miles (2.64 km) | Damage limited to uprooted or snapped trees. |
| EF1 | Stewart Crossroads | St. Clair | 33°32′N 86°28′W / 33.54°N 86.46°W / 33.54; -86.46 (Stewarts Crossroads (May 3, EF1)) | 1915 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | Several trees fell including some on homes causing minor to moderate damage to at least 10 houses. |
| EF1 | Wolf Creek | St. Clair | 33°31′N 86°24′W / 33.51°N 86.40°W / 33.51; -86.40 (Wolf Creek (May 3, EF1)) | 1927 | 16.6 miles (26.7 km) | Many trees and power lines were knocked down. Some of them fell on houses and outbuildings. |
| EF1 | E of Morgan City | Marshall | 34°28′N 86°34′W / 34.46°N 86.56°W / 34.46; -86.56 (Morgan City (May 3, EF1)) | 2040 | 0.25 miles (0.40 km) | Damage to multiple trees, a trailer and a shed. |
| EF1 | NE of Owens Crossroads | Madison | 34°36′N 86°25′W / 34.60°N 86.42°W / 34.60; -86.42 (Owens Crossroads (May 3, EF1)) | 2300 | 1.6 miles (2.6 km) | Two homes were damaged along with numerous trees. |
| Tennessee | ||||||
| EF1 | SW of Crossville | Cumberland | 35°55′N 85°05′W / 35.91°N 85.09°W / 35.91; -85.09 (Crossville (May 3, EF1)) | 2222 | 3.2 miles (5.1 km) | Numerous trees uprooted or snapped some of them causing roof damage to some homes. |
| Virginia | ||||||
| EF0 | SW of Indian Valley | Floyd | 36°53′N 80°34′W / 36.88°N 80.57°W / 36.88; -80.57 (Indian Valley (May 3, EF0)) | 2302 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | Damage to numerous trees and a few structures including a shed that was flattened. |
| North Carolina | ||||||
| EF0 | N of Mayodan | Rockingham | 36°27′N 79°58′W / 36.45°N 79.97°W / 36.45; -79.97 (Mayodan (May 3, EF0)) | 0038 | 1.3 miles (2.1 km) | Damage to trees and three structures. |
| Sources: SPC Storm Reports for May 3, 2009, NWS Birmingham, NWS Blacksburg, NWS Huntsville, NWS Jackson, MS (PIS), NWS Nashville, NWS Shreveport (PIS), NWS Jackson (Storm Summary), NCDC Storm Data | ||||||
May 3 event (Utah)
| List of reported tornadoes - Sunday, May 3, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| Utah | ||||||
| EF0 | Willard area | Box Elder | 41°25′N 112°02′W / 41.41°N 112.04°W / 41.41; -112.04 (Willard (May 3, EF0)) | 0150 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | Damage to trees and siding while a snowmobile trailer was tossed. |
| Sources: SPC Storm Reports for May 3, 2009, NWS Salt Lake City, NCDC Storm DAta | ||||||
May 4 event
| List of reported tornadoes - Monday, May 4, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County/Parish | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| Louisiana | ||||||
| EF1 | Catahoula | St. Martin | 30°13′N 91°43′W / 30.21°N 91.72°W / 30.21; -91.72 (Catahoula (May 4, EF1)) | 1059 | 0.5 miles (0.80 km) | A mobile home and a camper trailer were destroyed with additional damage to several residences. Three people were injured, one seriously. |
| Mississippi | ||||||
| EF1 | NNE of Poplarville | Pearl River | 30°56′N 89°28′W / 30.94°N 89.47°W / 30.94; -89.47 (Poplarville (May 3, EF1)) | 1135 | 2 miles (3.2 km) | A mobile home was moved from its blocks and a church lost its steeple. Several trees and power lines were damaged. |
| South Carolina | ||||||
| EF0 | SSE of Cross Hill | Laurens | 34°16′N 81°59′W / 34.26°N 81.98°W / 34.26; -81.98 (Cross Hill (May 4, EF0)) | 2140 | 2 miles (3.2 km) | Several trailers were damaged and moved, and an outbuilding was destroyed. |
| EF0 | SE of Lebanon | Fairfield | 34°24′N 81°12′W / 34.40°N 81.20°W / 34.40; -81.20 (Lebanon (May 4, EF0)) | 2320 | 2 miles (3.2 km) | A few trees and power lines were damaged. |
| Virginia | ||||||
| EF0 | SW of Camden Mills | Chesapeake city | 36°42′N 76°16′W / 36.70°N 76.27°W / 36.70; -76.27 (Camden Mills (May 4, EF0)) | 2343 | 3 miles (4.8 km) | Minor shingle damage to some homes and several trees being downed. |
| Sources:NWS Lake Charles, NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, NWS Wakefield, NCDC Storm Data | ||||||
May 5 event
| List of reported tornadoes - Tuesday, May 5, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| North Carolina | ||||||
| EF0 | N of Warsaw | Duplin | 35°01′N 78°01′W / 35.02°N 78.02°W / 35.02; -78.02 (Warsaw (May 5, EF0)) | 1928 | 200 yards (180 m) | One structure sustained minor damage. |
| EF0 | N of Kenansville | Duplin | 35°00′N 77°58′W / 35.00°N 77.97°W / 35.00; -77.97 (Kenansville (May 5, EF0)) | 1934 | unknown | Brief tornado with no damage. |
| EF0 | E of Strabane | Lenoir | 35°12′N 77°45′W / 35.20°N 77.75°W / 35.20; -77.75 (Strabane (May 5, EF0)) | 2005 | 100 yards (90 m) | Three tin roofs were peeled off turkey barns. |
| EF0 | WNW of Micro | Johnston | 35°35′N 78°15′W / 35.58°N 78.25°W / 35.58; -78.25 (Micro (May 5, EF0)) | 2025 | 50 yards (50 m) | Brief tornado damaged four buildings and blew a boat into a car. |
| EF2 | S of Bailey | Wilson | 35°41′N 78°06′W / 35.68°N 78.10°W / 35.68; -78.10 (Bailey (May 5, EF2)) | 2044 | 3 miles (4.8 km) | Significant damage to at least eight homes, of which one had its upper floor destroyed. Several carports and garages were destroyed. One person was injured. |
| EF0 | Calico | Craven | 35°24′N 77°15′W / 35.40°N 77.25°W / 35.40; -77.25 (Calico (May 5, EF0)) | 2125 | unknown | Brief tornado with no damage. |
| EF1 | Antioch area | Johnston, Nash | 35°40′N 78°16′W / 35.67°N 78.27°W / 35.67; -78.27 (Antioch (May 5, EF1)) | 2126 | 7 miles (11 km) | Damage to several structures including mobile homes, houses and a fire department, mostly to roofs. One mobile home was blown off its foundation. Another mobile home was moved slightly from its foundation. |
| EF0 | NW of Shelmerdine | Pitt | 35°28′N 77°16′W / 35.47°N 77.27°W / 35.47; -77.27 (Shelmerdine (May 5, EF0)) | 2130 | 0.5 miles (0.80 km) | One house sustained minor damage. |
| Sources:NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC, NWS Raleigh, Storm Reports for May 5, 2009, NCDC Storm Data | ||||||
May 6 event (Southeast)
| List of reported tornadoes - Wednesday, May 6, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| Arkansas | ||||||
| EF0 | NW of Immanuel | Arkansas | 34°24′N 91°19′W / 34.40°N 91.32°W / 34.40; -91.32 (Immanuel (May 6, EF1)) | 0619 | 4.4 miles (7.1 km) | Damage limited to a few trees. |
| EF1 | W of Marvell | Phillips | 34°33′N 90°55′W / 34.55°N 90.92°W / 34.55; -90.92 (Marvell (May 6, EF1)) | 0703 | 100 yards (90 m) | A supply feed store was damaged along with trees and power lines. |
| EF1 | NW of Monticello | Drew | 33°40′N 91°49′W / 33.67°N 91.82°W / 33.67; -91.82 (Monticello (May 6, EF1)) | 0952 | 2.1 miles (3.4 km) | Tornado embedded in a large bow echo with damage to trees and power lines. |
| Mississippi | ||||||
| EF1 | E of Lyon | Coahoma | 34°13′N 90°30′W / 34.22°N 90.50°W / 34.22; -90.50 (Lyon (May 6, EF1)) | 0834 | 100 yards (90 m) | Roof damage to one home and damage to several trees. |
| EF1 | SE of Weir | Choctaw | 33°14′N 89°13′W / 33.24°N 89.22°W / 33.24; -89.22 (Weir (May 6, EF1)) | 1212 | 8.5 miles (13.7 km) | A mobile home was destroyed by a tree, hundreds of trees were uprooted, five homes had light to moderate roof damage and a church and a mobile home had roof damage. |
| EF1 | W of Brooksville | Noxubee | 33°14′N 88°45′W / 33.24°N 88.75°W / 33.24; -88.75 (Brooksville (May 6, EF1)) | 1247 | 3.5 miles (5.6 km) | A church was moved off its blocks, several camp cabins were damaged, a tractor-trailer was overturned and several homes had roof damage from trees. Two people were injured. |
| Alabama | ||||||
| EF1 | S of Pickensville | Pickens | 33°11′N 88°16′W / 33.18°N 88.27°W / 33.18; -88.27 (Pickensville (May 6, EF1)) | 1320 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | Several trees were snapped and fell with some landing on trailers. |
| EF1 | S of Caddo | Lawrence, Morgan | 34°31′N 87°08′W / 34.51°N 87.13°W / 34.51; -87.13 (Caddo (May 6, EF1)) | 1325 | 4 miles (6.4 km) | Significant damage occurred to a mobile home and several trees were snapped and unrooted in the Caddo area. |
| EF1 | Carrollton area | Pickens | 33°16′N 88°06′W / 33.27°N 88.10°W / 33.27; -88.10 (Carollton (May 6, EF1)) | 1331 | 1.35 miles (2.17 km) | Several trees were blown down damaging some homes. |
| EF0 | Decatur area | Morgan | 34°35′N 86°59′W / 34.59°N 86.98°W / 34.59; -86.98 (Decatur (May 6, EF0)) | 1342 | 0.75 miles (1.21 km) | Several homes and vehicles were damaged by downed trees. |
| EF1 | Barbee Creek area | Tuscaloosa | 33°28′N 87°38′W / 33.47°N 87.64°W / 33.47; -87.64 (Barbee Creek (May 6, EF1)) | 1348 | 0.48 miles (0.77 km) | Two homes had moderate damage and a pontoon boat was overturned. |
| EF1 | Lake Arnedra | Tuscaloosa | 33°17′N 87°42′W / 33.29°N 87.70°W / 33.29; -87.70 (Lake Arnedra (May 6, EF1)) | 1357 | 0.23 miles (0.37 km) | Two trees fell on houses, causing major damage to one of them. |
| EF2 | Madison area | Limestone, Madison | 34°42′N 86°45′W / 34.70°N 86.75°W / 34.70; -86.75 (Madison (May 6, EF2)) | 1359 | 10.9 miles (17.5 km) | Three residential subdivisions were hit by the tornado. Significant roof damage to several homes with others sustaining lesser damage including blown windows and minor roof damage. One large garage was flattened. Significant tree damage reported with one tree falling on a mobile home. |
| EF0 | Jasper area | Walker | 33°50′N 87°14′W / 33.83°N 87.23°W / 33.83; -87.23 (Jasper (May 6, EF0)) | 1411 | 3.26 miles (5.25 km) | Damage to a bank drive-thru structure as well as 40 cars at two car dealerships which were mostly destroyed by debris. |
| EF1 | Cordova area | Walker | 33°46′N 87°11′W / 33.76°N 87.19°W / 33.76; -87.19 (Cordova (May 6, EF1)) | 1420 | 1.03 miles (1.66 km) | 15 homes and several train cars were damaged by fallen trees. |
| EF0 | Powellville area | Walker | 33°55′N 87°06′W / 33.91°N 87.10°W / 33.91; -87.10 (Powellville (May 6, EF0)) | 1424 | 0.25 miles (0.40 km) | A carport was destroyed, a trampoline was carried 200 yards and several trees were snapped and uprooted. |
| EF0 | Arkadelphia area | Blount | 33°54′N 86°53′W / 33.90°N 86.89°W / 33.90; -86.89 (Arkadelphia (May 6, EF0)) | 1445 | 0.95 miles (1.53 km) | Brief touchdown where several trees were uprooted. |
| EF1 | W of Warrior | Jefferson | 33°49′N 86°52′W / 33.82°N 86.87°W / 33.82; -86.87 (Arkadelphia (May 6, EF1)) | 1450 | unknown | Brief tornado with significant tree damage, a few of the trees landing on houses. |
| Virginia | ||||||
| EF0 | SE of Galaxa | Grayson, Carroll | 36°36′N 80°52′W / 36.60°N 80.87°W / 36.60; -80.87 (Galaxa (May 6, EF0)) | 0225 | 1.8 miles (2.9 km) | Several trees were snapped or uprooted, one of them caused slight damage to a structure. |
| Sources:NWS Huntsville, NWS Memphis (PIS), NWS Little Rock (PIS), NWS Birmingham (PIS), NWS Blacksburg, NWS Jackson, Storm Reports for May 5, 2009, Storm Reports for May 6, 2009, NWS Storm Data | ||||||
May 6 event (Northwest)
| List of reported tornadoes - Wednesday, May 6, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| Oregon | ||||||
| EF1 | SE of Adams | Umatilla | 45°44′N 118°30′W / 45.73°N 118.50°W / 45.73; -118.50 (Adams (May 6, EF1)) | 2355 | 1.6 miles (2.6 km) | A workshop lost most of its metal roof. 50 gallon drums were also thrown around. |
| EF0 | Wallowa | Wallowa | 45°32′N 117°31′W / 45.54°N 117.52°W / 45.54; -117.52 (Wallowa (May 6, EF0)) | 0115 | unknown | Brief tornado ripped off manhole covers. |
| Washington | ||||||
| EF1 | N of Davenport | Lincoln | 47°46′N 118°08′W / 47.77°N 118.13°W / 47.77; -118.13 (Davenport (May 6, EF1)) | 0328 | 3 miles (4.8 km) | Two structures were damaged by the tornado. Many trees were also damaged. |
| Sources:Storm Reports for May 6, 2009, NWS Storm Data | ||||||
May 7 event
| List of reported tornadoes - Thursday, May 7, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| North Carolina | ||||||
| EF0 | Vanceboro | Craven | 35°18′N 77°10′W / 35.30°N 77.16°W / 35.30; -77.16 (Vanceboro (May 7, EF0)) | 2225 | unknown | Brief tornado touchdown near West Craven High School with no damage. |
| EF0 | SW of Vanceboro | Craven | 35°18′N 77°10′W / 35.30°N 77.17°W / 35.30; -77.17 (Vanceboro (May 7, EF0)) | 2227 | 100 yards (90 m) | Second tornado in the area with minor damage to several mobile homes and houses. |
| EF0 | SE of Midway Park | Onslow | 34°43′N 77°20′W / 34.71°N 77.33°W / 34.71; -77.33 (Midway Park (May 7, EF0)) | 2300 | unknown | Brief tornado near the Camp Lejeune main gate with no damage. |
| Missouri | ||||||
| EF0 | W of Lock Springs | Daviess | 39°51′N 93°48′W / 39.85°N 93.80°W / 39.85; -93.80 (Lock Springs (May 7, EF0)) | 0101 | unknown | Brief tornado with damage limited to trees. |
| Sources:NWS Kansas City, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NCDC Storm Data | ||||||
May 8 event
| List of reported tornadoes - Friday, May 8, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| Missouri | ||||||
| EF1 | E of Pilgrim | Dade | 37°29′N 93°22′W / 37.48°N 93.37°W / 37.48; -93.37 (Pilgrim (May 8, EF1)) | 1253 | 2 miles (3.2 km) | Intermittent tornado path with damage to trees and outbuildings. |
| EF1 | Republic area | Greene | 37°07′N 93°29′W / 37.12°N 93.48°W / 37.12; -93.48 (Republic (May 8, EF1)) | 1305 | 4 miles (6.4 km) | 50 structures were damaged with two buildings uninhabitable. |
| EF1 | SE of Willard | Greene | 37°16′N 93°23′W / 37.26°N 93.38°W / 37.26; -93.38 (Willard (May 8, EF1)) | 1314 | 1.1 miles (1.8 km) | A few outbuildings were destroyed and one house sustained heavy damage. |
| EF1 | NW of Brighton | Polk | 37°29′N 93°22′W / 37.48°N 93.37°W / 37.48; -93.37 (Brighton (May 8, EF1)) | 1316 | 8.5 miles (13.7 km) | Several outbuildings and barns were damaged or destroyed with heavy damage to some frame homes. |
| EF0 | Ebenezer area | Greene | 37°20′N 93°19′W / 37.33°N 93.31°W / 37.33; -93.31 (Willard (May 8, EF0)) | 1321 | 4 miles (6.4 km) | Several outbuildings were damaged, along with many trees. |
| EF1 | E of Swan | Taney, Christian, Douglas | 36°47′N 93°00′W / 36.79°N 93.00°W / 36.79; -93.00 (Swan (May 8, EF1)) | 1325 | 12 miles (19 km) | Three houses was heavily damaged, along with many outbuildings by a large wedge tornado. Severe damage to trees. |
| EF1 | E of Fordland | Webster | 37°10′N 92°55′W / 37.16°N 92.92°W / 37.16; -92.92 (Fordland (May 8, EF1)) | 1338 | 4 miles (6.4 km) | A dairy farm lost its roof, a truck was lofted over a fence and an outbuilding was destroyed. |
| EF2 | W of Goodhope | Douglas | 36°55′N 92°50′W / 36.91°N 92.84°W / 36.91; -92.84 (Goodhope (May 8, EF2)) | 1339 | 2.5 miles (4.0 km) | One home lost its roof and several trees were snapped with treetops carried over 1/4 mile. |
| EF2 | N of Merritt | Douglas | 36°55′N 92°52′W / 36.92°N 92.87°W / 36.92; -92.87 (Merritt (May 8, EF2)) | 1339 | 2.5 miles (4.0 km) | Two homes and several outbuildings were damaged with numerous trees snapped and debarked by a large wedge tornado. |
| EF2 | W of Charity | Dallas | 37°31′N 93°03′W / 37.51°N 93.05°W / 37.51; -93.05 (Charity (May 8, EF2)) | 1341 | 4 miles (6.4 km) | 1 death - Three frame homes and numerous outbuildings were destroyed. One other person were injured. |
| EF1 | N of Ava | Douglas | 37°00′N 92°40′W / 37.00°N 92.67°W / 37.00; -92.67 (Ava (May 8, EF1)) | 1348 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | A barn was destroyed and minor home damage was reported. |
| EF1 | SW of Wasola | Ozark | 36°46′N 92°37′W / 36.76°N 92.61°W / 36.76; -92.61 (Wasola (May 8, EF1)) | 1348 | 2 miles (3.2 km) | Seven outbuildings were destroyed with three homes damaged as well as intense tree damage. |
| EF1 | NW of Hartville | Wright | 37°18′N 92°33′W / 37.30°N 92.55°W / 37.30; -92.55 (Hartville (May 8, EF1)) | 1407 | 3.5 miles (5.6 km) | Several outbuildings were destroyed and numerous trees were uprooted. |
| EF0 | ESE of Mountain Grove | Texas | 37°07′N 92°11′W / 37.12°N 92.19°W / 37.12; -92.19 (Mountain Grove (May 8, EF0)) | 1419 | 3.5 miles (5.6 km) | Several outbuildings were damaged and numerous trees were uprooted. |
| EF2 | SE of Lebanon | Laclede | 37°37′N 92°35′W / 37.62°N 92.59°W / 37.62; -92.59 (Lebanon (May 8, EF2)) | 1425 | 2.2 miles (3.5 km) | Four homes and several outbuildings were damaged, and a mobile home was destroyed. |
| EF3 | NW of Pomona | Howell | 36°53′N 91°56′W / 36.88°N 91.93°W / 36.88; -91.93 (Pomona (May 8, EF3)) | 1428 | 2.2 miles (3.5 km) | One house, one mobile home, one travel trailer, two outbuildings and an auto shop were destroyed. Cars were tossed 40 to 50 yards away and two school buses were blown over. |
| EF1 | W of Peace Valley | Howell | 36°53′N 91°47′W / 36.89°N 91.79°W / 36.89; -91.79 (Peace Valley (May 8, EF1)) | 1435 | 11 miles (18 km) | A few homes and numerous trees were damaged. |
| EF2 | W of Mountain View to SE of Summersville | Howell, Texas, Shannon | 37°00′N 91°51′W / 37.00°N 91.85°W / 37.00; -91.85 (Mountain View (May 8, EF2)) | 1435 | 28 miles (45 km) | A farm house was lifted and moved injuring two people. Two auto shops and several homes and outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. Many trees were snapped or uprooted with $13 million in tree damage. |
| EF1 | ESE of Hazelton | Texas | 37°30′N 91°57′W / 37.50°N 91.95°W / 37.50; -91.95 (Hazelton (May 8, EF1)) | 1440 | 3.5 miles (5.6 km) | One barn was destroyed and one mobile home lost its roof. |
| EF1 | N of Ellington | Reynolds | 37°19′N 90°59′W / 37.31°N 90.99°W / 37.31; -90.99 (Ellington (May 8, EF1)) | 1515 | 2 miles (3.2 km) | 2 homes had roof damage with significant tree damage. |
| EF0 | McBride area | Perry | 37°49′N 89°50′W / 37.82°N 89.84°W / 37.82; -89.84 (McBride (May 8, EF0)) | 1620 | 2.2 miles (3.5 km) | Damage limited to trees. Tornado caught on tape. |
| EF0 | N of Fredericktown | Madison | 37°37′N 90°16′W / 37.61°N 90.26°W / 37.61; -90.26 (Fredericktown (May 8, EF0)) | 1705 | 0.5 miles (0.80 km) | Brief tornado damaged a few trees. |
| EF1 | W of Cornwall | Madison | 37°31′N 90°13′W / 37.52°N 90.22°W / 37.52; -90.22 (Cornwall (May 8, EF1)) | 1710 | 0.5 miles (0.80 km) | Brief tornado damaged a few trees. |
| Illinois | ||||||
| EF1 | WSW of Du Quoin | Jackson | 37°57′N 89°24′W / 37.95°N 89.40°W / 37.95; -89.40 (Du Quoin (May 8, EF1)) | 1630 | 3 miles (4.8 km) | Structural damage to two barns, shingle damage to homes, power poles blown over and dozens of trees snapped or uprooted. |
| EF0 | SSW of Raddle | Jackson | 37°50′N 89°13′W / 37.83°N 89.21°W / 37.83; -89.21 (Raddle (May 8, EF0)) | 1651 | unknown | Brief tornado remained in open fields. |
| EF0 | S of Elkville | Jackson | 37°45′N 89°35′W / 37.75°N 89.58°W / 37.75; -89.58 (Elkville (May 8, EF0)) | 1812 | unknown | An office trailer at a coal company was blown off its foundation. |
| EF0 | N of Royalton | Franklin | 37°53′N 89°07′W / 37.89°N 89.11°W / 37.89; -89.11 (Elkville (May 8, EF0)) | 1818 | unknown | Brief tornado touchdown that was photographed with no damage. |
| EF1 | N of Thompsonville | Franklin, Williamson | 37°53′N 88°44′W / 37.89°N 88.74°W / 37.89; -88.74 (Thompsonville (May 8, EF1)) | 1945 | 5 miles (8.0 km) | Damage to many trees in rural areas. |
| EF0 | N of Little York | Warren | 41°03′N 90°45′W / 41.05°N 90.75°W / 41.05; -90.75 (Little York (May 8, EF0)) | 0114 | unknown | Brief tornado separate from the main derecho with no damage. |
| Iowa | ||||||
| EF0 | NE of Gillett Grove | Clay | 43°03′N 94°58′W / 43.05°N 94.97°W / 43.05; -94.97 (Gillett Grove (May 8, EF0)) | 1840 | unknown | Brief tornado remained in a plowed field. |
| Kentucky | ||||||
| EF1 | E of Hiseville | Barren, Metcalfe | 37°07′N 85°48′W / 37.11°N 85.80°W / 37.11; -85.80 (Hiseville (May 8, EF1)) | 2004 | 6 miles (9.7 km) | Three outbuildings were destroyed and one home and a pole barn were damaged. |
| EF3 | Richmond area | Garrard, Madison | 37°41′N 84°22′W / 37.68°N 84.37°W / 37.68; -84.37 (Richmond (May 8, EF3)) | 2055 | 22 miles (35 km) | 2 deaths - Severe damage along the path with over 150 houses damaged, some of which were destroyed. The two fatalities took place in a mobile home which was thrown into a nearby pond. The Bluegrass Army Depot was also damaged. 15 others were injured, some seriously. |
| EF0 | NW of Irvine | Estill | 37°45′N 84°02′W / 37.75°N 84.04°W / 37.75; -84.04 (Irvine (May 8, EF0)) | 2118 | 0.25 miles (0.40 km) | Two structures had metal roofing torn off. Several trees were knocked down including one that damaged the porch of a home. |
| Tennessee | ||||||
| EF0 | NW of Etowah | McMinn | 35°21′N 84°32′W / 35.35°N 84.53°W / 35.35; -84.53 (Etowah (May 8, EF1)) | 2102 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) | Brief tornado with damage to several trees. |
| EF1 | SE of Jamestown | Fentress | 36°24′N 84°54′W / 36.40°N 84.90°W / 36.40; -84.90 (Jamestown (May 8, EF1)) | 2115 | 3 miles (4.8 km) | One mobile home was destroyed and several other buildings were damaged, some of which were by falling trees. |
| EF2 | SE of Huntsville | Scott | 36°21′N 84°25′W / 36.35°N 84.42°W / 36.35; -84.42 (Huntsville (May 8, EF2)) | 2158 | 4.5 miles (7.2 km) | Seven homes were damaged and a free standing cellphone tower collapsed and was twisted by the tornado. |
| EF2 | SW of Tazewell | Claiborne | 36°27′N 83°34′W / 36.45°N 83.57°W / 36.45; -83.57 (Tazewell (May 8, EF2)) | 2315 | 2.2 miles (3.5 km) | Two large barns were destroyed and one home lost its roof. |
| EF1 | NE of Thorn Hill | Grainger, Hancock | 36°24′N 83°20′W / 36.40°N 83.34°W / 36.40; -83.34 (Thorn Hill (May 8, EF1)) | 2336 | 3.5 miles (5.6 km) | Heavy damage to barns and outbuildings with roof damage to homes and numerous downed trees. |
| EF0 | S of Gray | Washington | 36°24′N 82°29′W / 36.40°N 82.48°W / 36.40; -82.48 (Gray (May 8, EF0)) | 0045 | unknown | Tornado touchdown reported/confirmed by law enforcement. No damage reported. |
| Virginia | ||||||
| EF0 | N of Clintwood | Dickenson | 37°11′N 82°28′W / 37.18°N 82.46°W / 37.18; -82.46 (Clintwood (May 8, EF0)) | 0100 | 0.75 miles (1.21 km) | Trees were uprooted, one of them fell on a mobile home. Minor roof damage to two homes. |
| EF2 | SE of Pound | Wise | 37°04′N 82°33′W / 37.07°N 82.55°W / 37.07; -82.55 (Pound (May 8, EF2)) | 0145 | 1.7 miles (2.7 km) | Two trailers and several outbuildings were destroyed. A third trailer was damaged. |
| EF0 | NW of Lebanon | Russell | 36°54′N 82°05′W / 36.90°N 82.08°W / 36.90; -82.08 (Lebanon (May 8, EF0)) | 0225 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) | Brief tornado with no damage. |
| EF2 | NE of Lebanon | Russell | 36°56′N 81°57′W / 36.93°N 81.95°W / 36.93; -81.95 (Lebanon (May 8, EF0)) | 0227 | 1.1 miles (1.8 km) | One barn was destroyed, one home had moderate damage and 100 trees were snapped or uprooted. |
| North Carolina | ||||||
| EF2 | NW of Ennice | Alleghany | 36°34′N 81°02′W / 36.56°N 81.03°W / 36.56; -81.03 (Ennice (May 8, EF2)) | 0344 | 5 miles (8.0 km) | A mobile home was destroyed where four people were injured. Five houses and several outbuildings were damaged and cement silos were toppled. There were two additional injuries. |
| EF1 | SW of Ennice | Alleghany | 36°33′N 81°00′W / 36.55°N 81.00°W / 36.55; -81.00 (Ennice (May 8, EF0)) | 0346 | 0.25 miles (0.40 km) | Three outbuildings were destroyed and one home and a pole barn were damaged. |
| Sources:NWS Springfield (Summary), NWS Springfield, NWS Louisville #1, NWS Louisville #2, NWS Blacksburg, NWS Paducah, NWS St. Louis, NWS Morristown, NWS Charleston, WV (PIS), NWS Jackson, KY, Storm Reports for May 8, 2009, NCDC Storm Data | ||||||
May 9 event
| List of reported tornadoes - Saturday, May 9, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| Arkansas | ||||||
| EF0 | E of Ashdown | Little River | 33°41′N 94°06′W / 33.68°N 94.10°W / 33.68; -94.10 (Ashdown (May 9, EF0)) | 1910 | 2.4 miles (3.9 km) | Trees were snapped or uprooted. |
| EF0 | ENE of McNab | Hempstead | 33°41′N 93°45′W / 33.69°N 93.75°W / 33.69; -93.75 (McNab (May 9, EF0)) | 1930 | 5.8 miles (9.3 km) | Trees were snapped or uprooted. |
| Vermont | ||||||
| EF1 | Washington area | Orange | 44°07′N 72°26′W / 44.11°N 72.43°W / 44.11; -72.43 (Washington (May 9, EF1)) | 2104 | 0.5 miles (0.80 km) | A barn was destroyed and the roof of an apartment was removed. Trees were snapped and uprooted. Second earliest tornado in Vermont since 1950. |
| Massachusetts | ||||||
| EF0 | Sunderland area | Franklin | 42°28′N 72°35′W / 42.47°N 72.58°W / 42.47; -72.58 (Sunderland (May 9, EF0)) | 2305 | 0.75 miles (1.21 km) | A tobacco barn was blown onto a road and there was tree damage. |
| Sources: NWS Burlington, VT (PIS), NWS Boston, Storm Reports for May 9, 2009, NCDC Storm Data | ||||||
May 10 event
| List of reported tornadoes - Sunday, May 10, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County/Parish | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| Louisiana | ||||||
| EF0 | WNW of Goldonna | Natchitoches | 32°02′N 92°57′W / 32.04°N 92.95°W / 32.04; -92.95 (Goldonna (May 10, EF0)) | 2044 | 2.2 miles (3.5 km) | Several trees were uprooted. |
| Mississippi | ||||||
| EF1 | SW of Holly Bluff | Sharkey | 32°44′N 90°49′W / 32.74°N 90.81°W / 32.74; -90.81 (Holly Bluff (May 10, EF1)) | 2240 | 3 miles (4.8 km) | Hardwood and softwood trees were snapped or uprooted. |
| Sources: NWS Jackson, MS, Storm Reports for May 10, 2009, NCDC Storm Data | ||||||
May 12 event
| List of reported tornadoes - Tuesday, May 12, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| Florida | ||||||
| EF0 | Lakeland | Polk | 28°04′N 81°54′W / 28.07°N 81.90°W / 28.07; -81.90 (Lakeland (May 12, EF0)) | 2100 | 80 yards (70 m) | Damage to trees and a carport though debris caused window and fence damage. |
| South Dakota | ||||||
| EF0 | W of Red Elm | Ziebach | 45°04′N 101°55′W / 45.07°N 101.92°W / 45.07; -101.92 (Red Elm (May 12, EF0)) | 2328 | unknown | Tornado photographed with no damage. |
| EF1 | N of Dupree | Ziebach | 45°03′N 101°41′W / 45.05°N 101.69°W / 45.05; -101.69 (Dupree (May 12, EF1)) | 2340 | 8 miles (13 km) | Several mobile homes, barns and grain bins were damaged and a communications tower was toppled. |
| Nebraska | ||||||
| EF0 | S of Mullen | Hooker | 41°49′N 101°11′W / 41.82°N 101.18°W / 41.82; -101.18 (Mullen (May 12, EF0)) | 0021 | 4 miles (6.4 km) | Damage to a wind mill, outbuilding, radio tower, a metal windbreak and a pick-up |
| Sources: NWS North Platte, NWS Tampa, NWS Rapid City, NCDC Storm Data | ||||||
May 13 event (Midwest)
| List of reported tornadoes - Wednesday, May 13, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| Missouri | ||||||
| EF1 | N of Milan | Sullivan | 40°13′N 93°06′W / 40.21°N 93.10°W / 40.21; -93.10 (Milan (May 13, EF1)) | 2210 | 4 miles (6.4 km) | 1 death - A mobile home was destroyed, killing its occupant. |
| EF1 | Novinger area | Adair | 40°14′N 92°43′W / 40.23°N 92.71°W / 40.23; -92.71 (Novinger (May 13, EF1)) | 2243 | 8 miles (13 km) | A mobile home and an outbuilding were destroyed. Additional damage to one home and other buildings as well as several power lines/poles and trees. |
| EF2 | Kirksville area | Adair | 40°13′N 92°35′W / 40.21°N 92.58°W / 40.21; -92.58 (Kirksville (May 13, EF2)) | 2309 | 6 miles (9.7 km) | 2 deaths - Over 200 buildings were damaged in the northern part of Kirksville, including 10 houses that were destroyed by the tornado and 15 others that sustained severe damage. Two car dealerships were also heavily damaged. Six others were injured. |
| EF0 | NE of Kenwood | Knox | 40°12′N 92°10′W / 40.20°N 92.17°W / 40.20; -92.17 (Kenwood (May 13, EF0)) | 2333 | 9.5 miles (15.3 km) | Several outbuildings were damaged, seven power poles were snapped and heavy tree damage. |
| EF0 | N of Knox City | Knox | 40°11′N 92°02′W / 40.18°N 92.04°W / 40.18; -92.04 (Knox City (May 13, EF0)) | 2349 | 3.8 miles (6.1 km) | Two outbuildings were heavily damaged. |
| EF1 | Bismarck area | Saint Francois | 37°46′N 90°37′W / 37.76°N 90.62°W / 37.76; -90.62 (Bismarck (May 14, EF1)) | 0611 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | Roof torn off of a preschool building. Additional minor roof damage. |
| Kansas | ||||||
| EF0 | NE of Burlington | Coffey | 38°17′N 95°37′W / 38.28°N 95.62°W / 38.28; -95.62 (Burlington (May 13, EF0)) | 2252 | unknown | Brief touchdown in an open field with no damage. |
| EF0 | SW of Harris | Coffey | 38°16′N 95°31′W / 38.26°N 95.52°W / 38.26; -95.52 (Harris (May 13, EF0)) | 2300 | unknown | Brief touchdown in an open field with no damage. |
| EF0 | SE of Cambridge | Cowley | 37°18′N 96°38′W / 37.30°N 96.63°W / 37.30; -96.63 (Cambridge (May 13, EF0)) | 2355 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | Tornado remained in open country. |
| EF1 | N of Redfield | Bourbon | 37°57′N 95°04′W / 37.95°N 95.07°W / 37.95; -95.07 (Redfield (May 13, EF1)) | 0020 | 8 miles (13 km) | Intermittent path with damage to five hay barns, several outbuildings and numerous trees. |
| EF0 | S of Chetopa | Labette | 37°00′N 95°04′W / 37.00°N 95.07°W / 37.00; -95.07 (Chetopa (May 13, EF0)) | 0249 | unknown | Brief touchdown in an open field with no damage. |
| Oklahoma | ||||||
| EF0 | S of Nardin | Kay | 36°40′N 94°27′W / 36.67°N 94.45°W / 36.67; -94.45 (Nardin (May 13, EF0)) | 2354 | unknown | Captured live on KFOR-TV live stream. The storm remained stationary over open land. No damage to structures. |
| EF1 | S of Billings | Noble | 36°30′N 97°26′W / 36.50°N 97.44°W / 36.50; -97.44 (Billings (May 13, EF1)) | 0020 | 5 miles (8.0 km) | Damage to trees and power lines. |
| EF2 | SE of Gracemont | Caddo | 35°04′N 98°14′W / 35.07°N 98.24°W / 35.07; -98.24 (Gracemont (May 13, EF2)) | 0226 | 7 miles (11 km) | Numerous houses and businesses sustained damage, some of which was severe. A strip plaza was also damaged. |
| EF0 | Lake Stanley Draper | Cleveland | 35°22′N 97°23′W / 35.36°N 97.39°W / 35.36; -97.39 (Lake Stanley Draper (May 13, EF0)) | 0341 | unknown | A boat dock and several structures were damaged. |
| Illinois | ||||||
| EF1 | W of Pana | Christian | 39°23′N 89°09′W / 39.39°N 89.15°W / 39.39; -89.15 (Pana (May 14, EF1)) | 0504 | 0.75 miles (1.21 km) | A pole barn was heavily damaged. Damage to a house and a barn. |
| EF0 | S of Tower Hill | Shelby | 39°22′N 88°58′W / 39.36°N 88.96°W / 39.36; -88.96 (Tower Hill (May 14, EF0)) | 0512 | 0.5 miles (0.80 km) | Minor damage to roofs of homes with some porches blown off. Heavy damage to a shed. |
| EF0 | SW of Shelbyville | Shelby | 39°23′N 88°47′W / 39.39°N 88.79°W / 39.39; -88.79 (Shelbyville (May 14, EF0)) | 0522 | 1.25 miles (2.01 km) | Two sheds and a carport were destroyed. Porches were torn off of homes. |
| EF0 | SE of Homer | Vermilion | 40°01′N 87°55′W / 40.01°N 87.92°W / 40.01; -87.92 (Homer (May 14, EF0)) | 0523 | 100 yards (90 m) | A machinery shed was destroyed with damage to two others. Transmission power poles were snapped. |
| EF0 | Gillespie area | Macoupin | 39°07′N 89°50′W / 39.11°N 89.84°W / 39.11; -89.84 (Shelbyville (May 14, EF0)) | 0538 | 2 miles (3.2 km) | Several homes and outbuildings and a high school were damaged. |
| Sources: 05/13/09 Storm reports, NWS Norman, OK, NWS Topeka, NWS Kansas City, NWS Lincoln, IL, NWS St. Louis, NWS Springfield, NCDC Storm Data | ||||||
May 13 event (Florida)
| List of reported tornadoes - Wednesday, May 13, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| Florida | ||||||
| EF0 | Temple Terrace area | Hillsborough | 28°01′N 82°21′W / 28.02°N 82.35°W / 28.02; -82.35 (Lakeland (May 13, EF0)) | 2333 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | Several trees were downed including one on a home. Shutters were ripped off the front of a home. |
| Sources: NWS Tampa, NCDC Storm Data | ||||||
May 14 event
| List of reported tornadoes - Thursday, May 14, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| Texas | ||||||
| EF0 | SSW of Idabel | Red River | 33°46′N 94°55′W / 33.77°N 94.91°W / 33.77; -94.91 (Idabel (May 14, EF0)) | 0815 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | Metal roofing removed from a barn. |
| EF0 | NW of New Boston | Bowie | 33°35′N 94°34′W / 33.58°N 94.57°W / 33.58; -94.57 (New Boston (May 14, EF0)) | 0858 | 0.75 miles (1.21 km) | Damage to several trees. |
| Indiana | ||||||
| EF2 | E of Haubstatdt | Gibson | 38°12′N 87°34′W / 38.20°N 87.57°W / 38.20; -87.57 (Haubstadt (May 14, EF2)) | 0825 | 10.5 miles (16.9 km) | Significant damage at the Haubstadt raceway with a grain bin silo destroyed, roof damage to several machinery buildings and one car frame being moved 100 feet. One barn and several homes had roof damage. |
| Arkansas | ||||||
| EF0 | SE of Ashdown | Little River | 33°38′N 94°05′W / 33.63°N 94.08°W / 33.63; -94.08 (Ashdown (May 14, EF0)) | 0920 | 2 miles (3.2 km) | Damage to several trees. |
| Louisiana | ||||||
| EF0 | SSW of Denge | Calcasieu | 30°10′N 93°19′W / 30.16°N 93.32°W / 30.16; -93.32 (Denge (May 14, EF0)) | 1545 | unknown | Brief tornado reported by the public with no damage. |
| Sources: NWS Paducah, Storm Reports for May 13, 2009, Storm Data | ||||||
May 15 event
| List of reported tornadoes - Friday, May 15, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| Texas | ||||||
| EF0 | W of Miami | Roberts | 35°42′N 100°51′W / 35.70°N 100.85°W / 35.70; -100.85 (Miami (May 15, EF0)) | 2145 | 0.25 miles (0.40 km) | Tornado remained in open country with no damage reported. |
| EF0 | WSW of Miami | Roberts | 35°37′N 100°51′W / 35.62°N 100.85°W / 35.62; -100.85 (Miami (May 15, EF0)) | 2147 | 0.5 miles (0.80 km) | Tornado remained in open country with no damage reported. |
| EF0 | NE of Pampa | Gray | 35°34′N 100°55′W / 35.57°N 100.91°W / 35.57; -100.91 (Pampa (May 15, EF0)) | 2202 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | Tornado remained in open country with no damage reported. |
| EF2 | E of Pampa | Gray | 35°32′N 100°53′W / 35.54°N 100.89°W / 35.54; -100.89 (Pampa (May 15, EF0)) | 2209 | 3 miles (4.8 km) | Large multiple-vortex tornado severely damaged a house, a semi-trailer and a mobile home. The driver of the semi-trailer was injured. |
| EF1 | Lefors area | Gray | 35°27′N 100°52′W / 35.45°N 100.86°W / 35.45; -100.86 (Lefors (May 15, EF0)) | 2225 | 6 miles (9.7 km) | Several houses and other structures sustained damage, and widespread tree damage was reported in the community. |
| Missouri | ||||||
| EF0 | SW of Paris | Monroe | 39°24′N 92°04′W / 39.40°N 92.07°W / 39.40; -92.07 (Paris (May 15, EF0)) | 2147 | 120 yards (110 m) | Brief tornado touchdown in an open field. |
| EF0 | W of Santa Fe | Monroe | 39°24′N 91°55′W / 39.40°N 91.91°W / 39.40; -91.91 (Santa Fe (May 15, EF0)) | 2200 | 0.25 miles (0.40 km) | One power pole was bent and a few trees were damaged. |
| Kansas | ||||||
| EF0 | SE of Cheney | Reno | 37°45′N 97°47′W / 37.75°N 97.79°W / 37.75; -97.79 (Cheney (May 15, EF0)) | 2157 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | Tornado touched down over Cheney Lake. |
| EF0 | WSW of Goddard | Sedgwick | 37°39′N 97°36′W / 37.65°N 97.60°W / 37.65; -97.60 (Goddard (May 15, EF0)) | 2231 | unknown | Brief tornado touchdown with no damage. |
| EF0 | SW of Norwich | Kingman | 37°25′N 97°54′W / 37.42°N 97.90°W / 37.42; -97.90 (Norwich (May 15, EF0)) | 2258 | 2 miles (3.2 km) | Tornado remained in an open field. |
| EF0 | SE of Conway Springs | Sumner | 37°21′N 97°36′W / 37.35°N 97.60°W / 37.35; -97.60 (Conway Springs (May 15, EF0)) | 2325 | unknown | Brief tornado touchdown with no damage. |
| Sources: NWS Amarillo Archived 2009-05-23 at the Wayback Machine, NWS St. Louis (PIS), Storm Reports for May 15, 2009, NCDC Storm Data | ||||||
May 16 event
| List of reported tornadoes - Saturday, May 16, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| New York | ||||||
| EF0 | Cuyler | Cortland | 42°43′N 75°54′W / 42.72°N 75.90°W / 42.72; -75.90 (Cuyler (May 16, EF0)) | 2024 | 0.4 miles (0.64 km) | Brief tornado uprooted trees and damaged two sheds. |
| EF2 | Georgetown area | Madison | 42°45′N 75°46′W / 42.75°N 75.77°W / 42.75; -75.77 (Georgetown (May 16, EF2)) | 2034 | 6.5 miles (10.5 km) | Several farms were heavily damaged, including barns, sheds and outbuildings destroyed and at least two houses were damaged. One person was injured. |
| EF0 | N of Waverly | Tioga | 42°04′N 76°18′W / 42.07°N 76.30°W / 42.07; -76.30 (Waverly (May 16, EF0)) | 2100 | 0.25 miles (0.40 km) | Brief tornado reported with minimal damage. |
| Louisiana | ||||||
| EF0 | Metairie | Jefferson | 30°01′N 90°11′W / 30.01°N 90.18°W / 30.01; -90.18 (Metairie (May 16, EF0)) | 0220 | 0.75 miles (1.21 km) | Waterspout over Lake Pontchartrain moved onshore with intermittent damage to a few homes and businesses as well as several trees and fences. |
| Sources: NWS Binghamton, Storm Reports for May 16, 2009, NWS New Orleans, NCDC Storm Data | ||||||
May 19 event (Colorado)
| List of reported tornadoes - Tuesday, May 19, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| Colorado | ||||||
| EF0 | N of Cameo | Mesa | 39°11′N 108°19′W / 39.18°N 108.32°W / 39.18; -108.32 (Cameo (May 19, EF0)) | 2122 | unknown | Brief tornado remained on plateaus near Mount Garfield. |
| Sources: NCDC Storm Data | ||||||
May 19 event (Florida)
| List of reported tornadoes - Tuesday, May 19, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| Florida | ||||||
| EF0 | ESE of Casselberry | Seminole | 28°40′N 81°19′W / 28.66°N 81.32°W / 28.66; -81.32 (Casselberry (May 19, EF0)) | 0342 | 1.5 miles (2.4 km) | see section of this tornado |
| Sources: Storm Reports for May 19, 2009, NCDC Storm Data | ||||||
May 22 event (Florida)
| List of reported tornadoes - Friday, May 22, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| Florida | ||||||
| EF0 | Clearwater | Pinellas | 27°58′N 82°47′W / 27.96°N 82.79°W / 27.96; -82.79 (Clearwater (May 22, EF0)) | 1645 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | see section of this tornado. |
| Sources: NCDC Storm Data | ||||||
May 22 event (Arizona)
| List of reported tornadoes - Friday, May 22, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| Arizona | ||||||
| EF0 | NNW of Cosnino | Coconino | 35°16′N 111°31′W / 35.27°N 111.52°W / 35.27; -111.52 (Cosnino (May 22, EF0)) | 1922 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | Brief narrow tornado reported by the sheriff office. |
| EF0 | S of Sunset Crater | Coconino | 35°16′N 111°30′W / 35.27°N 111.50°W / 35.27; -111.50 (Sunset Crater (May 22, EF0)) | 2100 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | Brief narrow tornado reported by the public. |
| EF0 | NE of Rice | Apache | 35°04′N 111°31′W / 35.06°N 111.52°W / 35.06; -111.52 (Rice (May 22, EF0)) | 2130 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | Tornado sighted over the Petrified Forest National Park by visitors. |
| Sources: NCDC Storm Data | ||||||
May 23 event
| List of reported tornadoes - Saturday, May 23, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| Alabama | ||||||
| EF0 | ESE of Mountain Creek | Autauga | 32°42′N 86°26′W / 32.70°N 86.43°W / 32.70; -86.43 (Mountain Creek (May 23, EF0)) | 1855 | 0.33 miles (0.53 km) | Several hardwood/softwood trees uprooted. One outbuilding had roof damage. |
| EF0 | WNW of Bartletts Ferry | Lee | 32°40′N 85°08′W / 32.67°N 85.14°W / 32.67; -85.14 (Bartletts Ferry (May 23, EF0)) | 2159 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | Damage to several outbuildings and 150 trees. |
| Nebraska | ||||||
| EF0 | E of Maxwell | Lincoln | 41°04′N 100°29′W / 41.07°N 100.48°W / 41.07; -100.48 (Maxwell (May 23, EF0)) | 2027 | unknown | Brief landspout tornado with no damage. |
| Sources: Storm Reports for May 23, 2009, NCDC Storm Data | ||||||
May 24 event (Northeast)
| List of reported tornadoes - Sunday, May 24, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| Maine | ||||||
| EF1 | NE of Eagle Lake | Aroostook | 47°04′N 68°32′W / 47.07°N 68.54°W / 47.07; -68.54 (Eagle Lake (May 24, EF1)) | 1815 | 3.1 miles (5.0 km) | Several homes and vehicles with damage with one home having moderate damage. One building was destroyed and hundreds of trees were damaged. |
| Sources: Storm Reports for May 24, 2009, NWS Caribou, NCDC Storm Data | ||||||
May 24 event (South/Southwest)
May 25 event
| List of reported tornadoes - Monday, May 25, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| Colorado | ||||||
| EF0 | N of Stratton | Kit Carson | 39°20′N 102°36′W / 39.33°N 102.60°W / 39.33; -102.60 (Stratton (May 25, EF0)) | 1820 | unknown | Brief tornado reported by law enforcement with no damage. |
| Kansas | ||||||
| EF0 | NW of Horace | Greeley | 38°36′N 101°55′W / 38.60°N 101.92°W / 38.60; -101.92 (Horace (May 25, EF0)) | 1945 | unknown | Brief tornado reported by law enforcement with no damage. |
| Sources: NCDC Storm Data | ||||||
May 27 event
| List of reported tornadoes - Wednesday, May 27, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| Ohio | ||||||
| EF0 | N of Neptune | Mercer | 40°37′N 84°28′W / 40.62°N 84.46°W / 40.62; -84.46 (Neptune (May 27, EF0)) | 2110 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | Brief tornado remained in a field. |
| Sources: NCDC Storm Data | ||||||
May 30 event
| List of reported tornadoes - Saturday, May 30, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| Ohio | ||||||
| EF0 | Bethel | Clermont | 38°58′N 84°05′W / 38.96°N 84.08°W / 38.96; -84.08 (Bethel (May 30, EF0)) | 0044 | 0.5 miles (0.80 km) | Tornado confirmed by videotape but no damage reported. |
| EF0 | S of Wilmington | Clinton | 38°58′N 84°05′W / 38.96°N 84.08°W / 38.96; -84.08 (Wilmington (May 30, EF0)) | 0048 | 0.35 miles (0.56 km) | Tornado sighted at the NWS Wilmington office but no damage reported. |
| EF0 | SE of Wilmington | Clinton | 39°24′N 83°47′W / 39.40°N 83.79°W / 39.40; -83.79 (Wilmington (May 30, EF0)) | 0050 | 125 yards (110 m) | Second tornado touchdown later confirmed in the Wilmington area. The roof of a barn was partially destroyed with metal siding blown off and walls of the structure being damaged. A shed was blown off its foundation and trees were uprooted |
| Sources: NWS Wilmington OH, NCDC Storm Data | ||||||
May 31 event
| List of reported tornadoes - Sunday, May 31, 2009 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF# | Location | County | Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage |
| Maine | ||||||
| EF0 | SE of Oxbow | Aroostook | 46°21′N 68°22′W / 46.35°N 68.36°W / 46.35; -68.36 (Oxbow (May 31, EF0)) | 2100 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | Dozens of trees were sheared off. |
| EF0 | Westfield to Easton | Aroostook | 46°32′N 68°01′W / 46.54°N 68.01°W / 46.54; -68.01 (Westfield (May 31, EF0)) | 2129 | 13.1 miles (21.1 km) | Outbuildings were destroyed and hundreds of trees were sheared off or uprooted. The roof of a dairy barn was destroyed. |
| Sources: NWS Caribou, ME, NCDC Storm Data | ||||||
See also
References
Numbers in parentheses indicate tornado count for the month. Totals are only for the United States. (Source: Tornado Totals and Related Deaths) |