Between November 2–5, 2024, a tornado outbreak and flood event took place across the South-Central United States. The outbreak, late in the 2024 tornado season, produced multiple tornadoes across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas, resulting in 11 injuries. Storms brought heavy rainfall to Missouri, resulting in 5 deaths attributed to flash flooding.

Meteorological synopsis

November 2 On November 1, a conditionally severe shortwave trough developed in the late evening across Arizona into New Mexico, which set the stage for the development of a mesoscale convective system the next day. On November 2, the Storm Prediction Center outlined a Slight (2/5) risk for severe weather over southwest Oklahoma, western Texas, and extreme southeastern New Mexico. A threat primarily existed for large hail, with gusty winds and tornadoes being possible, where outflow from the weak thunderstorms earlier in the day moved into the Permian Basin. A trough existed over California and moved into the Four Corners. The storm mode was expected to converge into a squall line as the evening continued, with the potential for severe conditions to persist overnight into Oklahoma being noted.

At 1930Z, a tornado watch was issued in New Mexico and Texas, where supercells were expected to develop and bring large hail up to and severe wind gusts of up to , with tornadic potential being likely to develop later that evening. That evening, tornadoes developed in rural Lea County, New Mexico, but most severe impacts occurred after midnight. After dark, forecasters noted airmass recovery on the back side of an outflow boundary over Texas, as well as the possibility of semi-discrete supercells that did develop being capable of all hazards if they extended to the surface.

November 3 As the previous night's storm system moved into Oklahoma, tornadoes would be reported in the very early morning. All hazards appeared possible, as strong storms within the warm sector continued to develop, aided by shear values of 40–50 knots and MLCAPE values between 1000 and 1500 J/kg.

November 4 A deep trough was located over the southern Rocky Mountains, with ample moisture located in east-central Oklahoma and parts of north TX. The Storm Prediction Center issued an Enhanced(3/5) risk for parts of Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Missouri, warning of damaging winds, hail, and potentially strong tornadoes. A warm front advancing northeast through Oklahoma allowed for severe weather to erupt across the region.

Confirmed tornadoes

November 2 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, November 2, 2024EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EFUNW of EuniceLeaNM21:04–21:08A weak tornado was observed over open fields near Oil Center, causing no known damage. This is the first tornado ever documented in New Mexico in the month of November. EFUE of EuniceLeaNM22:50–23:07A tornado traveled slowly over open terrain, causing no damage. It was documented by numerous storm chasers. EF0NNE of WanettePottawatomieOK04:10–04:12A barn was damaged. EFUE of TribbeyPottawatomieOK04:24A tornadic debris signature was noted on radar but no damage was reported.

November 3 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, November 3, 2024EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF3Eastern Oklahoma CityCleveland, OklahomaOK06:20–06:25This tornado developed in southeast Oklahoma City, and moved north-northeast. A number of homes were damaged, including at least one with most of the exterior walls collapsed and significant roof damage. The tornado moved through neighborhoods, damaging dozens of homes. The tornado turned more north as it approached I-240 and quickly dissipated. Six people were injured, and the tornado caused $16 million in property damage. EF1S of ByersClayTX06:33–06:46At least two homes experienced significant roof damage, a couple of barns were significantly damaged and a few large trees were snapped or uprooted. EFUMidwest CityOklahomaOK06:37A tornadic debris signature was noted on radar but no damage could be found. EF3S of Comanche to NW of VelmaStephensOK07:05–07:35This intense tornado damaged at least two dozen buildings, including a number of homes that were destroyed. Hundreds of trees were reported downed along the path as well as numerous power lines and power poles. Numerous large trees were destroyed and debarked at the tornado moved over the Comanche Golf Course and Comanche Lake. After crossing the lake, the tornado continued northeast crossing SH-7 and dissipated a few miles southwest of Lake Fuqua. Six people were injured. EF1NE of Blanchard to NewcastleMcClainOK07:13–07:21A high-end EF1 tornado touched down in the northern part of Blanchard and moved north-northeast. The tornado initially did some tree limb damage and damage to one house. The tornado then moved into Newcastle, damaging trees and homes as it moved through neighborhoods in town. Newcastle Elementary School received significant roof damage as the tornado continued to move north just west of US-62, where it ultimately lifted. EF1ENE of Duncan to SSW of BrayStephensOK07:28–07:30A mobile home was pushed off of its foundation. EF2SW of PurdyStephens, GarvinOK07:50–07:54This strong tornado damaged the roof of a home significantly. Multiple trees and power poles were also damaged. EF3Southeastern Oklahoma City to western Harrah to WarwickOklahoma, LincolnOK07:57–08:28An intense tornado developed in southeastern Oklahoma City and then moved north and northeast causing damage to trees, power lines and a few homes. The tornado then moved through neighborhoods causing strong to intense damage throughout them. The tornado continued moving northeast across western Harrah and Horseshoe Lake producing more strong damage before weakening as it entered Lincoln County. The tornado then entered the western portion of Warwick destroying at least one mobile home and significantly damaging a couple others. A few homes suffered roof damage, and numerous trees and power poles also had damage inflicted before the tornado lifted. Seven people were injured. EF0Western NormanClevelandOK07:58–08:01A sporadic, weak tornado damaged the sunroom of a home and caused minor damage to trees. EF1NNW of Elmore CityGarvinOK08:17–08:18An outbuilding was destroyed, and trees and power poles were damaged. EF1W of Pauls ValleyGarvinOK08:22–08:25One home suffered roof damage, a barn suffered roof and siding damage, and numerous trees were damaged. EF1NNE of KonawaSeminoleOK09:04–09:06Approximately fifteen to twenty trees were snapped or uprooted. EF0W of KellyvilleCreekOK09:46–09:52Several outbuildings were severely damaged, a couple of trees were uprooted, numerous large tree limbs were snapped, and power poles were blown down. EFUWSW of WaldronScottAR14:35–14:36A tornado was recorded over open field. No known damage occurred. EFUWNW of TupeloCoalOK23:15A storm spotter reported a tornado. EFUESE of CoalgateCoalOK00:39A storm chaser observed a cone tornado. No damage was reported.

November 4 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, November 4, 2024EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF0E of LexingtonClevelandOK16:26–16:28A shed had its roof damaged. EF0S of WynnewoodMurrayOK17:49An off-duty SPC employee observed a small, weak tornado do minor damage to tree limbs. EF1WSW of SperryOsageOK18:20–18:26This tornado caused tree damage and removed much of the roof of a metal building. EF1NE of VeraWashingtonOK18:47–18:48A roof was blown off an outbuilding, and trees were uprooted. EF1NE of Vera to W of WatovaRogers, NowataOK18:49–19:04This tornado caused tree damage and passed a Mesonet site where a wind gust of was recorded. EFUSW of PlainviewYellAR20:33–20:36Satellite imagery showed uprooted and/or snapped trees in inaccessible areas. A tornado debris signature was also observed on two radars. EFUW of HaskellMuskogeeOK20:34A brief tornado was recorded. No damage was reported. EFUSW of Webbers FallsMuskogeeOK20:42A storm chaser recorded a brief tornado. EFUSSW of Paradise HillSequoyahOK20:57A brief tornado was recorded by storm chasers as it remained over open country. EF2NNE of Cookson, OK to Tenkiller, OK to NW of Norwood, ARCherokee (OK), Adair (OK), Washington (AR), Benton (AR)OK, AR21:21–22:11This long-tracked tornado formed near Tenkiller, where tree damage occurred, and outbuildings were destroyed. More trees, outbuildings, and homes were damaged as the tornado continued to track northeast through rural Oklahoma. The tornado then reached its peak width as it approached the state line with Arkansas, where trees were uprooted before the tornado dissipated after passing over AR 16. EFUNE of Oark to SW of NailJohnson, NewtonAR22:09–22:11A tornado debris signature was observed on three radars, but no known damage could be found due to it being in inaccessible areas. EF1E of Siloam SpringsBentonAR22:11–22:19This tornado developed and moved northeastward, crossing US 412 along its path. Numerous trees were uprooted, a few trees and power poles were snapped, outbuildings were destroyed, and a few homes were damaged. EF2Northern Rogers to Little FlockBentonAR22:53–23:02A low-end EF2 tornado damaged trees and apartment buildings after touching down in Rogers before entering Little Flock. In Little Flock, businesses and multiple homes were damaged, and trees were uprooted. Further northeast in town, a home was severely damaged, with an outbuilding also damaged nearby, and some trees snapped. The tornado dissipated after damaging the roofs of two more homes. EF1NE of Idabel to S of Broken BowMcCurtainOK23:01–23:08Video from a storm chaser confirmed a weak tornado that snapped the trunk of a tree and downed a few large tree limbs. EF1S of Annona to NW of AveryRed RiverTX23:40–23:47An erratic tornado caused damage to numerous trees, some of which had their branches snapped or were uprooted. EF0N of ElseyStoneMO00:15–00:20The roof of an outbuilding was lifted, trees were uprooted, a storage shed had its roof tossed, and more roof damage occurred to a church and a home. Some large tree branches were snapped as well. EF0SW of SwedenDouglasMO00:26–00:27A brief tornado downed tree limbs. EF0NNE of DenlowDouglasMO00:47–00:48Tree branches were snapped and downed. EF0S of Mountain GroveDouglasMO00:55–00:56Small tree limbs were downed. EF0W of TruxtonMontgomeryMO03:28–03:30A brief tornado produced sporadic tree damage and lofted crop debris. EF0N of Foristell to N of Flint HillSt. Charles, LincolnMO03:39–03:49This weak tornado damaged several trees, a pole barn, and inflicted minor damage to a residence.

November 5 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, November 5, 2024EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF1w of BasileAcadia, EvangelineLA14:07–14:11A tornado initially damaged a few trees, rolled a camper, and ripped an awning off a house. A meat market was then struck, injuring three people. A cinder block wall fell over and the market lost a quarter of its roofing. An old barn behind the market was damaged. Minor tree and power pole damage continued for a few minutes afterwards before the tornado lifted. EF1N of Kaplan to S of RayneVermilion, Lafayette, AcadiaLA14:41–14:50A garage was destroyed, a mobile home was shifted off its foundation, and part of the roof of a home was removed. Another old frame home was completely destroyed. EF0ESE of BelknapDavisIA17:01–17:02Two metal buildings were damaged from a high-end EF0 tornado.

Non-tornadic effects

In Idabel, Oklahoma, a swath of wind damage estimated to caused major damage to a vehicle showroom.

Flooding in Missouri