That same front also transported a lot of low-level moisture with it. Further east, an enhanced risk was in place across most of Pennsylvania, along with part of Ohio and New Jersey. In Dayton, the Ohio Department of Transportation used snowplows to clear debris from Interstate 75. The tornado that devastated the town of Mayfield was produced by a parent thunderstorm that traveled more than 230 miles across four states over the course of four hours. The tornado inflicted EF0 damage to a gas facility along South Choctaw Avenue before crossing the Interstate 40. [29], Despite the extremely volatile and dangerous setup, the large outbreak of violent tornadoes that was expected did not occur due to the effects of more capping then expected, the smoke from the wildfires in Mexico, and the skies were overcast; however, several strong tornadoes did touch down in Oklahoma and Texas during the afternoon and early evening. 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Continuing to the east, the tornado exited densely populated areas of Beavercreek and began moving through more rural areas. Damaged ranged from sections of roofing torn off to severe structural damage. Several weak tornadoes also occurred in the eastern part of the United States that afternoon and evening. Jefferson City residents had at least 30 minutes advance warning before the tornado hit. A cold front charging through the region provided the trigger for the storms, which with all the ingredients in place created ripe conditions for a tornado outbreak. [136] Both routes were served by buses until the flooding abated. The strongest was an EF3 that extensively damaged or destroyed well-built structures at a farmstead near Stockville. This day, severe weather resulted in a fatal car crash, which killed two people, as well as the drowning of another driver in Perkins, Oklahoma. [24] The tornado then reached EF2 strength shortly after it crossed into Cole County, completely destroying two barns. Warmer temperatures contributed to the development of thunderstorms, which were fueled by warm, moist air moving up from the Gulf of Mexico. The potential for strong tornadoes existed from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Columbia, Missouri. Kentucky Gov. EF0 to EF1 damage was noted along Beaver Valley Road, Trebein Road, Ludlow Road, and Fairground Road. [105] By May 28, every single county in Oklahoma was under a state of emergency due to tornadoes or flooding. [109] A four-year-old-boy was swept away in a flooded creek in Indiana. Further west, a large EF2 tornado passed near Waldo and Tipton, Kansas, snapping trees and power poles, and damaging several farms. Cars along US 54 were damaged as the tornado exited town and moved to the northeast. Severe storms are expected in the South and Ohio Valley on Thursday. H ere's a breakdown of what That will make this event not just one of the deadliest tornado events in Kentucky history, but also in U.S. history, and potentially the deadliest December outbreak on record. On May 28 and 29, softball-sized hail caused considerable damage in Armstrong and Venango counties, Pennsylvania. The NWS issued more than 149 tornado warnings. Many trees were snapped, and a house had its roof and some exterior walls ripped off. [141] People using generators in confined spaces led to an increase in hospital admissions due to carbon monoxide poisoning. [7][126], The severe storms that produced the tornadoes were accompanied by extremely heavy rainfall. [102] Much of the northeastern U.S. as well as eastern Canada had been dealing with continual rain since snowmelt, which had been causing previous extensive flooding. [87][24][88], This tornado was rated low-end EF3, with winds estimated at around 140mph (230km/h). Scientific probes shot into the tornado by a research team recorded a windspeed measurement of 187mph in this area. The new flooding blocked the Trans-Canada Highway near Fredericton. [91][24], As the rain-wrapped tornado crossed the Kansas River and moved into Leavenworth County, it snapped numerous trees at EF2 intensity. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. [68] On May 27, Governor Mike Parson activated the Missouri National Guard to assist with clean up efforts. [43] Several weak tornadoes also occurred across the Ohio Valley, where a well-defined shortwave trough combined with abundant moisture and sufficient instability to produce supercell thunderstorms. Just east of I-675, the tornado entered a residential area of Beavercreek, Ohio, a densely populated eastern suburb of Dayton. This interactive map, which In early March of 2012, the deadliest early March outbreak of tornadoes since 1950 impacted much of the Southeastern United States to the Ohio Valley. It will advance into the Midwest and Northeast on Friday and Saturday, bringing heavy, travel-snarling snow to cities such as Chicago and Boston. The last EF4 tornado to strike the U.S. during the month of December was during the Christmas Outbreak of December 2015. 0:57. Throughout the afternoon, there was increasing concern over the possibility of strong tornadoes impacting the Chicago metropolitan area. An EF2tornado also caused significant damage in the town of Jay, Oklahoma. Nine Ways To Tell The Difference. [139] Interstate 75 near Dayton, Ohio was closed for a day while snowplows removed tornado debris. As a large scale upper-level trough ejected into the region, dew points in the low to mid-60s F surged north in front of a dryline. Local media reported that a distribution center for discount chain Meijer was damaged in Tipp City, and multiple other businesses were hit. This storm system prolonged an ongoing heavy precipitation event across much of the southern Plains, Midwest, and eastern Canada, which included an unusually late, record-setting heavy snow event in the Midwest. A high-end EF1 also struck Roseville, downing numerous trees and power poles, and damaging several homes. Large wooden transmission line supports were snapped and a house had its roof torn off. EF3 damage continued as the tornado crossed US 59 and North 1100th Road, where multiple homes had roofs torn off and exterior walls collapsed. A few houses in this area sustained high-end EF2 damage, sustaining loss of their second floor exterior walls. In addition, only a small segment of EF4damage was observed along the path, and was largely confined to a wooded area that was impacted. As a strengthening mid-level westerly flow moved over the Midwest, the SPC issued an enhanced risk of severe weather at 0600 UTC, including at 10% risk of tornadoes that outlined the northern region of Illinois. Just west of Bonner Springs, the tornado crossed Linwood Road, causing EF1 damage to outbuildings. Tornado warningswere also issued for areas around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, but it was the damagingwindsthat caused most of the problems. On May 21, Baton Rouge, Louisiana broke the previous record for its longest-ever flood event, at 136 days. As the storms developed farther east, conditions were more prime for tornadoes to develop. By lunchtime on Friday, the severe threat will be ramping up along and to the west of the Interstate 65 corridor, including in the cities of Birmingham, Alabama; Nashville, Tennessee; and Louisville, Kentucky. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.. A view from NOAAs GOES-16 satellite taken at 11:46 pm CST on December 10, 2021 of the tornado outbreak across the central and southern U.S. NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed 61 tornadoes as of December 18, with several long-track tornadoes. Mark Humphrey/AP Kenny Sanford exits his mother-in-law's apartment through a collapsed wall on Saturday in Mayfield. An EF3 tornado destroyed numerous homes in Celina, Ohio and killed one person, while another EF3 passed north of West Milton and through the small community of Kessler, damaging or destroying many homes and outbuildings. NWS Wilmington, OH January 6, 2022 The Day Before "High Risk" Day The Environment The Timeline The Tornadoes Retrospective Video Series The Day Before A 10% risk area for tornadoes was in place over The Ozarks. Since the ground may be saturated from the recent rain and thunderstorms, some trees may topple over more easily than if the ground was fairly dry. Numerous trees and power poles were downed, a house sustained shingle damage, and a barn had its sheet metal roofing peeled off in this area. Timing: Additional storms will persist into the evening hours across the areas shaded orange on the map below. In all, the National Weather Service confirmed 70 tornadoes across several states, including 2 EF4s and 9 EF3s. Several other homes in this area had their roofs torn off, one of which sustained high-end EF2 damage, with its roof and a few second-floor exterior walls ripped off. In addition, numerous power poles were snapped along the path. As the tornado formed, it absorbed the circulation of a smaller EF2 tornado that was moving along the east side of the lake. Power poles were snapped, and several metal light poles were bent to the ground as well. Eight states Kentucky, Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri, Illinois, Georgia, Ohio and Indiana reported tornadoes that killed more than 80 people and brought devastating damage to communities. Reaching its peak intensity, the tornado then struck the nearby Budget Value Inn motel at low-end EF3 strength. The tornado quickly regained EF2 intensity as it tore directly down Jackson Street, snapping numerous trees and power poles and ripping the roofs off of dozens of homes. Beyond this point, the tornado began to weaken rapidly as it moved to the north of Golden City. 154cars were totaled and another 50 were damaged at the Evans Arena car dealership, and dozens of homes were damaged or destroyed as well.