This is a list of all tornadoes that were confirmed by local offices of the National Weather Service in the United States from January to March 2016. Based on the 1991–2010 average, 35 tornadoes touch down in January, 29 touch down in February and 80 touch down in March. These tornadoes are commonly focused across the Southern United States due to their proximity to the unstable airmass and warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, as well as California in association with winter storms.

January saw generally scattered activity and was below average with 17 tornadoes. Three sizeable two-day outbreaks occurred in February, the last of which was one of the largest winter tornado outbreaks ever recorded. The month finished significantly above average with 99 tornadoes. March remained devoid of any large outbreaks, but steady activity throughout the month produced a near-average amount of 83 tornadoes.

United States yearly total

January

January 6 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, January 6, 2016EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage(2016 USD) EF0N of HollisterSan BenitoCA1650–1651Two large barns/sheds sustained significant roof damage. A fence and some trees were also damaged.

January 7 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, January 7, 2016EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage(2016 USD) EF0ENE of MarathonMonroeFL1130–1131A waterspout moved onshore just north of Key Colony Beach, damaging a metal overhang at a seafood distribution business and tearing/damaging several tarps and coverings on several boats at a marina.

January 9 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, January 9, 2016EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage(2016 USD) EF2Southern Cape CoralLeeFL2345–2352A strong tornado damaged 178 structures in the southern part of Cape Coral, including 163 homes that sustained minor damage, 14 homes that sustained major damage, and 1 home that was destroyed. More than 100 power poles were downed. Three people were injured.

January 15 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, January 15, 2016EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage(2016 USD) EF1SW of Fort MyersLeeFL1610–1612Brief tornado damaged four structures in the McGregor area. A pool maintenance building had its roof ripped off and thrown into a nearby structure, and trees were snapped. An apartment building sustained roof, window, and porch damage.

January 17 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, January 17, 2016EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage(2016 USD) EF2S of SarasotaSarasotaFL0810–0815Numerous homes and other structures were damaged, with the second floor of one home collapsing on Siesta Key. Two people were injured. EF2W of DuetteManateeFL0835–08482 deaths – A single-wide mobile home was rolled over and destroyed, a barn was destroyed, and trees were downed. The two deaths and an additional four injuries occurred inside the mobile home. EF1NNW of Hobe SoundMartinFL1213–1215Eight homes and four vehicles sustained damage from fallen trees and flying debris.

January 21 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, January 21, 2016EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage(2016 USD) EF0SE of Crystal SpringsCopiahMS2214–2219A weak tornado caused minor roof damage to two homes and snapped several trees. EF1SE of Midway to WNW of WessonLincoln, CopiahMS2225 – 2233Two sheds were damaged and two homes sustained roof damage, one of which had a section of roof torn off. Trees were damaged and downed along the path. EF1PinolaSimpsonMS2320–2329Two mobile homes sustained roof damage, one of which lost most of its roof. Several trees were snapped as well. EF0NW of HomewoodScottMS2346–2349Several large pine trees were snapped. A few other large limbs were broken off as well. EF1NNW of TangipahoaTangipahoaLA2358–2359A dozen large oak trees were uprooted or had their trunks snapped. EF2SSW of SumrallLamarMS0049–0056A frame home had much of its roof blown off, and a garage was destroyed as a result of this low-end EF2 tornado. A mobile home was tipped over and another sustained roof damage. Numerous trees were snapped along the path.

January 22 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, January 22, 2016EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage(2016 USD) EF0ESE of PaxtonWaltonFL0744–0749Trees were downed. EF0N of Broad BranchCalhounFL0949–0951Trees were downed.

January 27 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, January 27, 2016EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage(2016 USD) EF1SE of Coconut CreekBrowardFL1430–1436Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, several cars were tossed, and a bus was flipped. Several condos sustained substantial roof damage, with concrete blocks tossed many yards. Light poles were snapped, a tractor trailer was turned onto its side, and power lines were downed. Two people were injured.

January 28 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, January 28, 2016EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage(2016 USD) EF0Delray Beach to Ocean RidgePalm BeachFL1532–1543A tornado inflicted minor damage to the roof of a home, trees, fencing, and vegetation. A condominium complex sustained minor damage as well.

February

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February 15 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, February 15, 2016EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamage(2016 USD) EF0SE of PlauchevilleAvoyellesLA1622–1623Three mobile homes and one brick home sustained minor shingle, awning, and carport damage. A storage building lost one of its walls, a barn had part of its door and wall ripped off, and a small storage shed was thrown 20 yards off of its foundation. Several trees were snapped as well. EF0NNE of ClintonHindsMS1700–1701A few cedar trees were snapped, a hardwood tree had its top blown off, and large limbs were broken. EF2SW of Wesson to ENE of PinolaCopiah, SimpsonMS1810–1857A tornado touched down in Wesson and produced EF1 damage in town. Trees and power lines were downed, and Wesson High School and a home sustained roof damage. The tornado exited town and reached high-end EF2 strength in the rural community of Stronghope, where a frame home and a shop building were destroyed, another home had its roof torn off, and a mobile home sustained roof damage. Further east, the tornado weakened to EF1 strength as two homes sustained roof damage. The tornado then entered Simpson County, where there was minor damage to a home and a barn before the tornado dissipated near Pinola. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along the path, some of which landed on homes and vehicles. EF1SE of ThomastownLeakeMS1815–1819A high-end EF1 tornado flattened three chicken houses, snapped and uprooted numerous trees, and caused minor roof damage to a house. EF1NE of ZamaWinstonMS1845–1850A tornado snapped or uprooted several trees. EF0SSW of WelshJefferson DavisLA1904–1905Law enforcement reported a brief tornado that caused no damage. EF1S of TylertownWalthallMS1915–1922A manufactured home had its roof blown off and an exterior wall collapsed, injuring two people inside. Another manufactured home sustained minor damage, and many trees and power lines were damaged. EF0NW of MizeSmithMS1924–1927A brief tornado downed a few trees along its path. EF1SylvarenaSmithMS1943–1947Several structures along MS 18 in Sylvarena were damaged, as a gas station's canopy was ripped off and an antenna was blown down. Homes also sustained roof damage and some were damaged by uprooted trees. EF1NE of Sylvarena to SW of GarlandvilleSmith, JasperMS1952–2011Several buildings in Montrose were damaged, including a church with roof damage and a few homes that were damaged by falling trees. Trees were snapped or uprooted throughout its path, with a few also falling on homes. EF3NW of McDavid, FL to NW of Pollard, ALEscambia (FL), Escambia (AL)FL, AL2132–2155Numerous homes and mobile homes were destroyed or heavily damaged in and around Century as a result of this tornado. A few frame homes were left with only interior rooms standing and one was flattened. A church was shifted off of its foundation and a large metal building sustained major damage as well. A workshop building and several outbuildings were destroyed, and many trees and power poles were snapped along the path. Three people were injured by this tornado. This was the first confirmed EF3+ tornado in the state of Florida since the Groundhog Day tornadoes of February 2, 2007. EF0S of CecilMontgomeryAL2200–2205A weak tornado removed metal paneling from a barn, destroyed an outbuilding, snapped pine trees, downed tree limbs, and caused minor roof damage to a house. EF2WNW of BrooklynConecuhAL2233–2237The Johnsonville Volunteer Fire Department was completely destroyed, a well built home sustained extensive roof damage, and significant tree damage occurred. A few more homes sustained roof damage and an unanchored single wide mobile home was destroyed further along the path as well. EF1N of Red LevelCovingtonAL2300–2302A single wide mobile home was destroyed, where one person suffered a minor injury, a few residences had minor roof damage and sporadic tree damage occurred along the path. EF1S of BrundidgePikeAL0020–0026A mobile home and a partially covered horse arena were destroyed. A frame home sustained minor roof damage. Many pine trees were snapped along the path, some of which landed on and destroyed a mobile home and also damaged a frame home. EF1SW of CrawfordRussellAL0057–0104A large metal shed was lofted over power lines and destroyed, and the debris toppled two power poles. A frame home sustained shingle damage and collapse of a chimney. Many trees were snapped and uprooted along the path. EF0CrawfordRussell, LeeAL0100–0108A tornado caused minor damage in Crawford before crossing into Lee County and dissipating. Homes sustained shingle damage, an outbuilding sustained significant roof damage, and a vacant home was damaging by a falling cedar tree. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted.

February 16 event