From May 19–22, 2024, a major tornado outbreak occurred across the central United States.
Confirmed tornadoes + Daily statistics DateTotal EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 DeathsInjuriesMay 193271012300000May 203120000000May 2142015232110539May 2250031100030 Total82827387210569
May 19 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, May 19, 2024EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EFUS of LindonWashingtonCO19:12–19:22This well-photographed tornado remained over open fields for the duration of its life. EF1NW of RussellRussellKS20:32–20:42Numerous power poles were broken and leaning. EF2NNE of IliffLoganCO20:45–20:56This strong tornado initially caused damage by uprooting and snapping several trees near a residence, with debris embedded in the home's exterior. It then damaged another residence, removing an awning, siding, and roofing shingles. The tornado reached peak intensity as it snapped three telephone poles at EF2 strength. It continued to overturn farm equipment and damage an outbuilding before lifting over open fields. EFUNE of IliffLoganCO20:56A tornado occurred just to the east of a school before quickly lifting. EF0ENE of WilsonEllsworthKS21:20–21:25A pivot system was flipped and a KDOT sign was twisted. EFUSSE of FlemingLoganCO21:28–21:33This brief tornado occurred over open fields. EF0E of RollRoger MillsOK23:19Two storm chasers observed a short-lived tornado that damaged a barn. EF0NNE of Strong CityRoger MillsOK23:27A compressor shed was damaged. EFUNE of AdairMcDonoughIL23:35–23:40This brief landspout that caused no damage. EF0ENE of Strong City to NW of HammonRoger MillsOK23:43–23:46This tornado was observed by multiple storm chasers. A barn and nearby trees were damaged. EFUNNW of EllinwoodBartonKS23:47–23:49A tornado was recorded. It did not cause damage. EFUNE of HammonCusterOK23:58–00:00A storm chaser observed a partially rain-wrapped tornado that caused no known damage. EF2ENE of Butler to WNW of Custer CityCusterOK00:28–00:44This tornado initially caused narrow damage before rapidly intensifying into a large multiple-vortex tornado, reaching a width of about one mile. It caused widespread tree and power pole damage, with the most significant structural impacts along its path, including destroyed outbuildings, roof damage to a home, and debris blown considerable distances. The tornado's intensity, suggested by preliminary radar data, indicates it may have been stronger locally than the EF2 rating determined by the damage survey. The tornado eventually narrowed as it approached US 183 before dissipating. EF1NW of Custer CityCusterOK00:39–01:02This tornado developed to the north of the previous tornado, causing significant damage along its path. It destroyed at least two outbuildings and heavily damaged several others, while also causing tree and power pole damage. The tornado dissipated north of Custer City after crossing a US 183. EF1ESE of Custer City to N of WeatherfordCusterOK01:05–01:14A tornado caused significant roof damage to a home and damaged shingles on at least two others as it moved eastward. A mobile home sustained roof and siding damage, several outbuildings were damaged or destroyed, and numerous trees and power poles were impacted. EFUN of WeatherfordCusterOK01:13Satellite imagery indicated a narrow damage swath in a farm field. EF1NW of BurnsMarionKS01:16–01:18Trees were damaged. EF0SSE of HydroCaddoOK01:24–01:25A semi-truck was blown over on I-40 and an ODOT facility was damaged. This tornado was likely anticyclonic. EF1WSW of GearyBlaineOK01:37–01:38Trees were damaged. EF1W of BridgeportBlaine, CaddoOK01:37–01:39An anticyclonic tornado developed in Blaine County and quickly moved into Caddo County, where scattered tree damage occurred. EF2NE of Union City to WSW of YukonCanadianOK02:32–02:48This tornado caused significant roof damage to a few houses, blew in windows, and damaged several outbuildings as it moved northeast. The primary damage along its path, however, was to trees and power poles. EF0NE of Union CityCanadianOK02:41–02:44An off-duty SPC meteorologist observed a tornado that inflicted some shingle damage to a home. EF0NNE of Union City to southern El RenoCanadianOK02:41–02:53A barn was damaged, and a hay bale was tossed. Some street signs were blown over as well. EF0SW of AuburnOsageKS02:44–02:48This brief tornado damaged trees and tree limbs. EF0SSW of DoverShawneeKS03:08–03:10Radar indicated a small tornado debris signature from this brief tornado that damaged tree limbs. EF0Southwestern Oklahoma CityOklahomaOK03:10A storm chaser from a local TV station observed a brief tornado at the I-44/I-240 interchange. No damage was found, but the tornado was given an EF0 rating due to its visually weak appearance. EF1Southern GardnerJohnsonKS03:19–03:21This short-lived tornado tipped a shipping container and damaged the roof of an apartment complex. EF1NW of De Soto to ENE of LinwoodLeavenworthKS03:26–03:28Trees were damaged as the tornado remained over rural areas. EF1Western ShawneeJohnsonKS03:31–03:36A high-end EF1 tornado damaged the concession stand and administrative building near a high school. The tornado moved into neighborhoods, damaging roofs and snapping and uprooting trees. EF1Prairie Village to FairwayJohnsonKS03:39–03:45Trees were uprooted and snapped, and homes suffered roof damage. EF1NW of WaynokaWoodsOK03:53–03:57A number of trees were snapped, and two oil field sites were damaged. EF1NNW of WaynokaWoodsOK04:01–04:07Trees were snapped or uprooted, an oil tank was blown or rolled about , and a barn was damaged.
May 20 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, May 20, 2024EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF0WNW of HayfieldDodgeMN23:10–23:15A landspout tornado briefly occurred over rural land. EF0NW of HayfieldDodgeMN23:25–23:28This landspout tornado touched down in an open field and lifted rather quickly. The tornado's path was also noted on satellite imagery. EFUSSW of TennantShelbyIA01:18–01:20A landspout occurred over open farmland.
May 21 event