This page documents all tornadoes confirmed by various weather forecast offices of the National Weather Service in the United States from April to June 2021. On average, there are 155 confirmed tornadoes in the United States in April, 276 confirmed tornadoes in May, and 243 confirmed tornadoes in June.
Overall, the spring and early summer period was below average for tornado activity in the United States and most tornadoes were weak. April was well below average with only 79 tornadoes, the quietest April since 1992. May saw quite a few more tornadoes than April and was near average with 259 tornadoes but with no EF3 or stronger tornadoes. June was also significantly below average with 106 tornadoes.
United States yearly total
April
April 7 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, April 7, 2021EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF1SW of DoylineBossierLA21:33–21:35A section of metal roofing on a mobile home was lifted. Trees and tree limbs were snapped. EF1W of Hall Summit to S of RinggoldRed River, BienvilleLA21:35–21:58The tornado snapped and uprooted trees as it touched down along LA 1 near Westdale. As the tornado moved northeast, it crossed the Red River, LA 515, and US 71. Several more trees were snapped before the tornado lifted along US 371. EF0SE of DownsvilleOuachitaLA23:48–23:51Minor tree damage occurred, and roofing material was found lightly scattered along the track. A tornado debris signature was visible on the University of Louisiana Monroe Radar. EF1N of BastropMorehouseLA00:30–00:43One house lost its entire roof and its attached garage was heavily damaged, several other homes and a large barn were damaged, and numerous trees were downed. One person was injured. EF1E of BonitaMorehouseLA01:06–01:10Sheets of metal from a tin awning were tossed into a field. An attached garage near a home lost most of a wall, while the home suffered minor roof damage. An outbuilding had its door blown in. Trees were snapped or uprooted along the path. EF1NE of Concord, LA to ENE of Kilbourne, LAWest Carroll (LA), Chicot (AR)LA, AR01:16–01:30A metal building sustained significant damage, including the roof being removed, several homes suffered roof damage, and a central pivot irrigation system was destroyed. An outbuilding was completely destroyed, several other structures were damaged, and a second central pivot irrigation system was flipped over. Several trees were downed. EF0SW of EudoraChicotAR01:24–01:27Numerous trees were downed, and a flag pole was bent over. EF0WSW of Cedar RapidsLinnIA01:36–01:37One manufactured home had significant roof damage. Other manufactured homes had siding damage. One person was injured after a window blew in. EF1NE of LecompteRapidesLA02:13–02:16A mobile home was rolled over, a barn sustained roof damage, and several trees were snapped. EF1NNE of MansuraAvoyellesLA02:52–02:55A school sustained roof and wall damage, infrastructure at the school's ball fields was destroyed, and many trees were snapped or uprooted. EF1E of BordelonvilleAvoyellesLA03:16–03:20A house and several barns and outbuildings lost their roofs, and several trees were snapped or uprooted.
April 8 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, April 8, 2021EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF0ENE of WatsonLivingstonLA06:20–06:21A brief tornado tore most of the roof off a house, as well as the carport. Two nearby building sustained damage to their tin roofs. Debris was scattered around a quarter mile to the northeast. EF0N of PearlingtonHancockMS08:26–08:27A brief tornado knocked down trees and a guard gate at Stennis Space Center. EF0Pleasant Hill to ESE of MaylandCumberlandTN20:15–20:25Pleasant Hill Elementary School, a nursing home, and other structures in Pleasant Hill sustained partial roof loss, broken windows, and siding damage. A shed was rolled into the wall of one house, and several other homes sustained mainly minor roof damage. Numerous trees were downed along the path. EF0WSW of NormaScottTN22:07–22:10Several trees were downed along an intermittent path. EF2NW of NormaScottTN22:12–22:14Many large hardwood trees were snapped or uprooted, and a home sustained minor roof damage. EF2NNE of NormaScottTN22:15–22:18In the Straight Fork area, a double-wide mobile home and a garage were completely destroyed, and two houses sustained significant roof damage. A camper was overturned and moved as well. Numerous trees were downed along the path.
April 9 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, April 9, 2021EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF1KosciuskoAttalaMS01:04–01:05One house had part of its roof and ceiling blown out, and a CVS pharmacy lost an awning and sign. Several other homes in town sustained roof damage from falling trees and branches. Trees were uprooted and snapped. EF0ESE of Brandon to N of PelahatchieRankinMS01:28–01:56A weak tornado with an intermittent damage path was caught on camera by several storm chasers. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted along the path. EF1SW of AshdownLittle RiverAR04:31–04:33A tornado embedded within a much larger area of straight-line winds produced a concentrated area of tree damage as well as minimal structural damage just south of Richmond. The path possibly extended longer into an area inaccessible by road. EF1WSW of BrookhavenLincolnMS04:37–04:46Many trees were downed along the path, with a couple causing damage to a shed. A few outbuildings were heavily damaged or destroyed, and several other structures sustained roof damage. Several power poles and lines were downed as well.
April 10 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, April 10, 2021EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF1NE of Salem to WSW of ColumbiaMarionMS05:31–05:42This large tornado was embedded in a swath of damaging winds. There was a concentrated area of tree damage along the path, with some trees falling onto homes. The roofs of several sheds and carports were removed. EF1S of Big Cane to WNW of PalmettoSt. LandryLA06:26–06:35A barn was destroyed. Most of the damage was otherwise limited to trees. The path was lost near LA 361. EF3NE of Washington to NE of PalmettoSt. LandryLA07:06–07:181 death – This low-end EF3 tornado touched down along LA 359, causing major damage in Waxia as it moved northeast. It weakened as it crossed US 71 before moving through the eastern edge of Palmetto and crossing over LA 10 near Danks. The tornado than dissipated to the northeast along LA 360. Fifteen homes and mobile homes were either heavily damaged or completely destroyed, with debris scattered long distances. Vehicles were flipped and tossed into fields, and barns and outbuildings were also destroyed. A single-wide mobile home was rolled over away and obliterated, resulting in a fatality. A double-wide mobile home nearby was rolled over , and a home on pilings was moved around , resulting in injuries to five occupants. Numerous trees and power lines were downed along the path. Seven people were injured in total. This tornado also caused $1,000,000 in damages.EF3 tornado on Apr. 10, 2021 01:06 AM CDT, DailyRecord EF1NW of Defuniak SpringsWaltonFL11:23–11:40Numerous trees were snapped, and barns and outbuildings sustained roof damage. EF2Laguna BeachBayFL13:42–13:44A strong waterspout moved onshore, tore the roof from a convenience store, and partially collapsed one of its exterior walls. A nearby house also suffered partial roof loss and was heavily damaged by debris from the convenience store roof. Other homes had roof damage, siding ripped off, broken windows, and the collapse of one carport. A garage and a screened in porch were destroyed, and a piece of debris was lodged into one home. Fences were also blown down, including one that a shed was rolled into. EF0Gulf Lagoon BeachBayFL13:45–13:47A waterspout moved onshore near the southeastern edge of the Panama City Beach city limits. Video shows the tornado tossing patio furniture. EF1Lynn HavenBayFL14:00–14:03An automotive business had its roof lifted and rotated about 30° before being dropped back onto the structure. Nearby homes sustained minor roof damage. The tornado was embedded in a wider swath of straight-line wind damage. EF0W of TallahasseeLeonFL15:28–15:31A brief tornado damaged trees in a forested area west of Tallahassee. A debris signature was visible on radar. EF0SSE of CutlervilleKentMI20:18–20:19About a dozen homes were damaged by a brief tornado. One home had a small part of its roofing blown off, siding was removed from two more homes, and a garage door was pushed in. At least two vehicles were damaged by flying debris, including lawn furniture that was thrown by the tornado. EF1W of Bayshore GardensManateeFL21:45-21:46A brief tornado snapped tree limbs, caused superficial damage to 20 homes, and inflicted major roof damage to a 5-unit townhome. A woman was injured by falling debris in one home. EF1NW of SenecaOconeeSC21:50–21:52A radio tower was partially toppled, and a business lost about 20 percent of its roof. A car was flipped in front of the business, and several hardwood trees were snapped or uprooted. EF0NE of ReidvilleSpartanburgSC22:38–22:40A house lost part of its roof and porch covering, with debris being scattered, and a few trees were downed. EF0SE of Forest CityRutherfordNC23:21–23:22A brief tornado swirled fallen trees and other debris around a house, which sustained minor structural damage. Another house lost shingles, and trees were knocked down in a convergent pattern. EF0N of DysartsvilleMcDowellNC00:10–00:11A mobile home suffered damage to its underpinning and had a window partially blown out. A shed lost its roof, and trees were snapped or uprooted.
April 11 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, April 11, 2021EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF1N of BelvoirPittNC07:35–07:36A large metal outbuilding was severely damaged, several other outbuildings were damaged, and a house sustained significant roof and wall damage. Several trees were snapped or uprooted along the path. EF0NW of Eagle LakePolkFL16:18–16:19A few trees were downed near Spirit Lake and Eagle Lake.
April 18 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, April 18, 2021EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF1OcalaMarionFL23:21–23:25A tornado touched down near Interstate 75 and moved east-southeast toward downtown Ocala. A large warehouse was damaged, street signs were twisted and pulled out of the ground, power lines were downed, and a large oak tree was blown down.
April 21 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, April 21, 2021EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF1AmeniaDutchessNY18:49–18:51One home had roof damage, and had a wooden 2x4 and a tree branch driven into a side of the home. Several other homes were damaged. EF0SW of KentLitchfieldCT18:49–18:51Trees were snapped or uprooted and part of a wooden fence was damaged. A car tent canopy was blown away.
April 23 event