This page documents all tornadoes confirmed by various weather forecast offices of the National Weather Service in the United States from January to February 2013. Based on the 1991–2010 average, 35 tornadoes touch down in January and 29 touch down in February. 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.
Most of January was quiet, but a large outbreak at the end of the month pushed it well above average with 76 confirmed tornadoes. Small-to-moderate sized outbreaks also occurred in February, causing it to also be above average with 40 tornadoes. A violent EF4 tornado struck Hattiesburg, Mississippi during the month as well.
United States yearly total
January
January 10 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, January 10, 2013EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF1Breaux BridgeSt. MartinLA11:30–11:34Fifty homes received minor to moderate damage, including some with roof loss. A dance hall and a small business lost their roofs. Several outbuildings were damaged, two mobile homes were flipped, and several trees were downed. EF1E of New IberiaIberiaLA11:51–11:55Four mobile homes were shoved off of their foundations and more than six others had siding and roof peeled off. A barn lost its roof, several outbuildings were destroyed, and several other outbuildings and carports were damaged. Numerous trees were downed as well. EF1ESE of PlaquemineIbervilleLA13:35A brief tornado touched down at an industrial plant, ripping roof and siding from a well-constructed metal building.
January 12 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, January 12, 2013EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF2HamptonLivingstonKY21:18–21:20The sanctuary of one church collapsed and the steeple and shingles were blown off of another church. A few homes and small outbuildings received shingle and siding damage. Several trees were downed as well. EF1SE of Frierson to S of Elm GroveDeSoto, Red River, CaddoLA05:30–05:41The tornado downed trees in Desoto Parish, before moving into Red River Parish, where it caused major damage to a home and downed more trees. It then moved into Caddo Parish, downing many trees and damaging two vehicles and two travel trailers, one of which had two people that suffered minor injuries. The tornado dissipated before crossing the Red River. A total of two people were injured, both occurring in Caddo Parish.
January 13 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, January 13, 2013EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF1N of ParksSt. MartinLA18:15–18:16A small tornado destroyed a large barn, throwing debris from the barn that caused roof and siding damage to a house and two mobile homes. EF0Zachary to S of ClintonEast Baton Rouge, East FelicianaLA19:19–19:30The tornado touched down in East Baton Rouge Parish, downing trees and fences as well as toppling yard play equipment. It moved into East Feliciana Parish, where many trees were downed and a carport was destroyed before the tornado dissipated. EF0S of EaglevilleRutherfordTN21:36–21:37A house suffered partial roof loss, with a door and a window blown out as well. An older building was flattened and approximately 100 trees were downed. EF1SE of PoplarvillePearl RiverMS22:45–22:48Over a dozen trees were downed, one of which severely damaged a pickup truck. A metal building lost half of its roof, and a trampoline was thrown 200 yards (180 m). EF1SE of WaynesboroWayneMS00:15–00:20A modular home and a mobile home lost their roofs and dozens of large trees were downed. A chicken house was destroyed, with another sustaining major damage, before the tornado lifted.
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January 30 event
February
February 10 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, February 10, 2013EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF0E of LivingstonPolkTX15:15–15:20A trailer was thrown about 50 feet (15 m) and several large pine trees were downed. One person was injured. EF1NW of Oak ValeLawrenceMS21:39–21:43Three homes and several barns were damaged and the front porch was removed from a mobile home. Numerous trees and power lines were downed along the path. EF2SE of Kokomo to ESE of ColumbiaMarion, LamarMS22:23–22:50The tornado touched down just inside western Marion County and destroyed a few outbuildings. The tornado intensified and caused considerable damage in the Pickwick area. A home lost part of its roof and three mobile homes were destroyed as well. The tornado continued northeast and caused roof damage to three more homes. Many trees were downed in this area. The tornado then weakened but continued damaging structures and downing trees until it crossed into Lamar County. In Lamar County, a few other structures were damaged, including one home that lost its roof. Significant tree damage was noted and several power poles were snapped. Three people were injured. The storm later spawned the EF4 Hattiesburg tornado. EF1NW of JacksonWashington, ClarkeAL23:00–23:19A few homes suffered roof damage and many trees were downed in Washington County. The tornado crossed the Tombigbee River into Clarke County, where it damaged three wood-frame homes, rolled a single-wide mobile home, and blew another mobile home off of its block foundation. Several pine trees were snapped before the tornado dissipated. EF4WSW of Hattiesburg to E of PetalLamar, Forrest, PerryMS23:03–23:36See article on this tornado – 71 people were injured. EF1NNE of JacksonClarkeAL23:26–23:27The roof of a shed was peeled back and several pine trees were snapped. EF1SSW of WaynesboroWayneMS00:46–01:06A few homes, outbuildings, and a barn suffered varying degrees of damage and many trees, mostly pine, were downed. The tornado came from the same supercell as the Hattiesburg tornado. EF1SE of WaynesboroWayneMS01:14–01:20A single-wide mobile home was destroyed, several homes suffered roof damage, and many trees were downed. This tornado came from the same supercell that produced the Hattiesburg and Clara tornadoes.
February 14 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, February 14, 2013EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF0WSW of Ocean RidgePalm BeachFL21:33–21:34Brief tornado in the parking lot of a Lowe's store. Trees were downed, cars were moved, and a stop sign was broken.
February 18 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, February 18, 2013EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF1E of ShepherdSan JacintoTX20:03–20:06A large barn and a small shed were destroyed. A brick home suffered partial roof loss and extensive damage to its front door and garage. Large trees were downed as well. Debris from the area was carried about 0.5 miles (0.80 km). EF0S of MansfieldDeSotoLA20:38–20:42Several trees were snapped. EF0SW of GarlandMillerAR21:30Brief tornado snapped several hardwood trees. EF0SE of KilgoreRuskTX23:13–23:14Several trees were snapped. EF0SSW of MonroeRuskTX23:18Very brief tornado snapped several trees. EF0NW of LanevilleRuskTX23:27–23:29Several trees were downed. EF0W of TatumRuskTX23:27–23:31Several large pine trees were downed. EF1NW of Mount EnterpriseRuskTX23:48–23:51A travel trailer was overturned and the roof was torn off a large metal barn. Several trees were snapped as well. EF0NE of BeckvillePanolaTX23:57–23:59Numerous trees were downed. EF0NE of Mount EnterpriseRuskTX00:01Very brief tornado downed several trees. EF0WSW of BelcherCaddoLA00:05Very brief tornado snapped several hardwood trees. EF0N of CarthagePanolaTX00:05–00:07Numerous trees were snapped along a path just south of the Sabine River. EF0S of BelcherCaddoLA00:08Very brief tornado snapped several trees. EF0NW of ConcordRuskTX00:12Several trees were snapped and an above ground swimming pool was wrapped around a tree. EF0W of DeBerryPanolaTX00:13Very brief tornado snapped a small hardwood tree. EF0SW of DeBerryPanolaTX00:19Two pine trees were snapped by this brief tornado. EF1WNW of TimpsonRuskTX00:19A mobile home and a metal building sustained roof damage and a few trees were snapped. EF0TimpsonShelbyTX00:37Brief tornado snapped several trees.
February 19 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, February 19, 2013EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF0GerberTehamaCA21:28–21:31A brief landspout tornado caused significant roof damage to a large barn, throwing debris 200 feet (61 m). EF0SW of MaxwellColusaCA22:00–22:01A brief landspout tornado touched down in a field and caused no damage.
February 21 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, February 21, 2013EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF1W of HemphillSabineTX19:10–19:191 death - Many trees were downed, several of which fell on homes. One mobile home was rolled and another had a tree fall on it, killing a person inside. Two additional people were injured. EF1E of AlcoVernonLA20:58–21:02Numerous trees were snapped. EF1WSW of GorumNatchitochesLA21:07A large pine tree was snapped and a few other branches were broken. EF1S of ClaytonConcordiaLA23:12–23:15The roof was torn off of a mobile home and an 18-wheeler trailer was blown over. Two houses suffered roof damage and a shed was destroyed. Another shed was flipped and a truck and trailer were pushed about 15 feet (4.6 m). EF2SW of BassfieldJefferson DavisMS04:31–04:41Two well-built brick-frame homes were heavily damaged and a farm building and an outbuilding were destroyed. Many other structures, including several more houses, suffered minor to moderate damage. Many trees and power lines were downed as well. EF0SW of CollinsCovingtonMS05:00–05:01The skirting was blown out from under a mobile home and a small part of the roof of a chicken house was peeled back. Several trees were snapped as well.
February 24 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, February 24, 2013EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF0MathewsLafourcheLA02:30–02:35Intermittent tornado caused roof and canopy damage to several structures. An HVAC unit was blown off of a small building, and trees, power lines, and fences were downed as well.
February 25 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, February 25, 2013EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF0S of EastpointFranklinFL18:22A park/forest ranger observed a brief tornado. EF1Southeastern HoumaTerrebonneLA22:41–22:45Intermittent tornado blew out windows in several cars and buildings, turned over a small vehicle, damaged power equipment at a hospital, and caused canopy damage to two gas stations.
February 26 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, February 26, 2013EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF0TampaHillsboroughFL16:12–16:16A brief waterspout over Tampa Bay moved onshore on Harbor Island, causing roof and outside furniture damage to several buildings. Light poles were downed, five vehicles were damaged, and trees and signs were downed as well. EF0NE of SelmaJohnstonNC01:18–01:19Weak tornado caused roof damage to two outbuildings and significant wall, roof, and interior damage to a two-story barn. A home/mobile home and a carport suffered minor roof and siding damage as well.
See also List of United States tornadoes from October to December 2012 Tornadoes of 2013 List of United States tornadoes from March to April 2013
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