2010 New Year's Eve tornado outbreak

2010 windstorm in the midwestern and southern United States December 2022 December 2022 2010 New Year's Eve tornado outbreak confirmations and warnings.png Plot of all tornado touchdowns during the outbreak December 30, 2010–January 1, 2011 37 EF3 27 hours, 50 minutes Tornadic – 150 mph km/h on(Fenton, Missouri EF3 on December 31) Non-tornadic – 80 mph km/h on(8 locations on December 31)20101231's Storm Report (1200 UTC – 1159 UTC) http://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/101231_rpts.html Storm Prediction Center United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service February 14, 2015 Norman, Oklahoma December 31, 2010 2.75 in cm on in diameter (NNE of Mansfield on December 31) 9 32 $136.98 million (2010 USD) Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi tornado outbreaks of 2010 and tornado outbreaks of 2011 A destructive and deadly three-day-long tornado outbreak impacted the central and lower Mississippi Valley from December 30, 2010, to January 1, 2011. Associated with a low pressure system and a strong cold front, 37 tornadoes tracked across five states over the length of the severe event, killing nine and injuring several others. Activity was centered in the states of Missouri and later Mississippi on December 31. Seven tornadoes were rated EF3 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale; these were the strongest during the outbreak. Non-tornadic winds were recorded to have reached as high as 80 mph km/h on at eight locations on December 31, while hail as large as 2.75 in cm on was documented north-northeast of Mansfield, Missouri. Damage estimates from the outbreak totaled US$136.98 million.Flash Flood, Flood, Hail, Heavy Rain, Thunderstorm Wind, and Tornado Events From December 30, 2010 to January 1, 2011 http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/listevents.jsp?eventType=%28C%29+Flash+Flood&eventType=%28Z%29+Flood&eventType=%28C%29+Hail&eventType=%28C%29+Heavy+Rain&eventType=%28C%29+Thunderstorm+Wind&eventType=%28C%29+Tornado&beginDate_mm=12&beginDate_dd=30&beginDate_yyyy=2010&endDate_mm=01&endDate_dd=02&endDate_yyyy=2011&hailfilter=0.00&tornfilter=0&windfilter=000&sort=DT&submitbutton=Search&statefips=-999%2CALL# National Climatic Data Center United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration February 14, 2015 Asheville, North Carolina https://web.archive.org/web/20150214232836/http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/listevents.jsp?eventType=%28C%29+Flash+Flood&eventType=%28Z%29+Flood&eventType=%28C%29+Hail&eventType=%28C%29+Heavy+Rain&eventType=%28C%29+Thunderstorm+Wind&eventType=%28C%29+Tornado&beginDate_mm=12&beginDate_dd=30&beginDate_yyyy=2010&endDate_mm=01&endDate_dd=02&endDate_yyyy=2011&hailfilter=0.00&tornfilter=0&windfilter=000&sort=DT&submitbutton=Search&statefips=-999%2CALL February 14, 2015 dead This is the most prolific tornado outbreak in Missouri in the month of December.https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/december-tornadoes-arent-so-unusual-in-missouri/article_5d7a4b9b-89d8-54cb-825e-8729cc48e702.html December tornadoes aren't so unusual in Missouri The United States Storm Prediction Center first noted a possible New Year's Eve severe weather event as early as December 25, 2010. These forecasts gained confidence as the event approached, with a focus on the Ozarks and adjacent areas. Supercells developed in this area during the night of December 30 and tracked across central Missouri, producing several tornadoes and large hail. However, the bulk of activity during the outbreak was a result of a long line of supercells that tracked from Oklahoma to Illinois, producing five EF3 tornadoes. One of these tracked through northwestern Arkansas, killing four. Another tore through eastern sections of Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, destroying 159 homes and causing US$90 million in damage, making it the costliest tornado of the outbreak. A separate cluster of storms later developed in Louisiana before tracking into Mississippi, producing several tornadoes across southern and central regions of the state on January 1. Meteorological synopsis The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) began to note the possibility that a severe weather event could develop on December 30 as early as December 25, 2010. Nonetheless, the predictability of the event was too low as the event was several days out.Guyer Jared L. Day 4-8 Convective Outlook Issued on Dec 25, 2010 http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/exper/day4-8/archive/2010/day4-8_20101225.html Storm Prediction Center United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service February 1, 2015 Norman, Oklahoma December 25, 2010 As the anticipated event grew closer, confidence in the forecast slowly increased, though uncertainties in the timing and extent of the tornado outbreak still existed.Guyer Jared L. Dec 28, 2010 0830 UTC Day 3 Severe Thunderstorm Outlook http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2010/day3otlk_20101228_0830.html Storm Prediction Center United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service February 1, 2015 Norman, Oklahoma December 28, 2010 These uncertainties remained through December 29 with forecasts calling for only marginal hail and possibly damaging gusts. However, the SPC indicated that discrete tornadic supercells and more severe thunderstorms could result from atmospheric conditions deviating slightly from the forecast.Edwards Roger Dec 29, 2010 1730 UTC Day 2 Convective Outlook http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2010/day2otlk_20101229_1730.html Storm Prediction Center United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service February 1, 2010 Norman, Oklahoma December 29, 2010 In contrast, forecasts were more confident in a widespread outbreak of severe weather for New Year's Eve; the SPC issued a slight risk outlook for much of the Lower Mississippi Valley and the Ozarks as a result.Dec 29, 2010 0830 UTC Day 3 Severe Thunderstorm Outlook http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2010/day3otlk_20101229_0830.html Storm Prediction Center United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service February 1, 2010 Norman, Oklahoma December 29, 2010 Atmospheric conditions remained only marginally conducive for the development of thunderstorms on the morning of December 30.Kerr Bryran W. Hurlbut Paige Dec 30, 2010 0600 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2010/day1otlk_20101230_1200.html Storm Prediction Center United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service February 1, 2015 Norman, Oklahoma December 30, 2010 Throughout the day, moisture was drawn from the Gulf of Mexico northward into the Ozarks region. However, the presence of a capping inversion prevented thunderstorms from developing.Peters Jeff L. Dec 30, 2010 2000 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2010/day1otlk_20101230_2000.html Storm Prediction Center United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service February 1, 2015 Norman, Oklahoma December 30, 2010 During the evening of December 30, an area of strong wind shear developed near the Ark-La-Tex and southeastern Oklahoma area well ahead of a nearing cold front, providing a focal point for potential storm development.Jewell Ryan E. Mesoscale Discussion 2155 http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/2010/md2155.html Storm Prediction Center United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service February 1, 2015 Norman, Oklahoma December 30, 2010 Late that day, scattered thunderstorms developed over eastern Oklahoma and northern Arkansas, producing significant hail.Tulsa, Oklahoma Weather Forecast Office Storm Event Report for Hail Near Crawford, Arkansas http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=269179 National Climatic Data Center United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Center February 2, 2015 Tulsa, Oklahoma December 30, 2010 Over the next few hours and into December 31, these storms would intensify as they moved into southwestern Missouri, producing four tornadoes.Springfield, Missouri Weather Forecast Office December 31, 2010 http://www.crh.noaa.gov/sgf/?n=event_2010dec31_synopsis National Weather Service United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration February 2, 2015 Springfield, Missouri December 31, 2010 The first tornado watch issued in association with the severe event was issued at 07:06 UTC on December 31 as these storms tracked across the Ozarks.Corfidi Stephen Tornado Watch 765 http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/2010/ww0765.html Storm Prediction Center United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service February 2, 2015 Norman, Oklahoma December 31, 2010 After a few hours, these supercell thunderstorms lessened in strength as they neared the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area.Goss Steve Mesoscale Discussion 2159 http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/2011/md2159.html Storm Prediction Center United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service February 2, 2015 Norman, Oklahoma December 31, 2010 thumb|left|The Fort Leonard Wood EF3 tornado seen from the military base While the cluster of thunderstorms was tracking through Missouri, a new squall line with embedded supercells developed across eastern Oklahoma and Kansas, demarcating a dry line boundary. Although linear storm systems tend to indicate strong wind events and not tornadoes, these storms tracked eastward into southwestern Missouri and eventually produced several tornadoes.Goss Steve Mesoscale Discussion 2157 http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/2010/md2157.html Storm Prediction Center United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service February 2, 2015 Norman, Oklahoma December 31, 2010 A long-tracked EF3 developed from one of these supercells and struck Cincinnati, Arkansas.Tulsa, Oklahoma Weather Forecast Office Storm Event Report for Tornado Near Cincinnati, Arkansas http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=267533 National Climatic Data Center United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration February 2, 2015 Tulsa, Oklahoma December 31, 2010 At 13:31 UTC on December 31, a tornado watch was issued for much of Missouri and portions of Arkansas and Illinois.Corfidi Stephen Tornado Watch 767 http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/2010/ww0767.html Storm Prediction Center United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service February 2, 2015 Norman, Oklahoma December 31, 2010 Most of the tornadoes during the outbreak stemmed from this line of storms as they moved through Missouri and Illinois throughout the day. At around noon, a new cluster of disorganized showers formed over eastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi.Dial Greg L. Mesoscale Discussion 2157 http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/2010/md2163.html Storm Prediction Center United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service February 2, 2015 Norman, Oklahoma December 31, 2010 Although these storms were initially weak, they gradually intensified into supercells as the day went on.Dial Greg L. Tornado Watch 769 http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/2010/ww0769.html Storm Prediction Center United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service February 2, 2015 Norman, Oklahoma December 31, 2010 Additional supercells quickly developed over Louisiana and eventually spread in coverage over Mississippi,Mead Corey M. Tornado Watch 772 http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/2010/ww0772.html Storm Prediction Center United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service February 2, 2015 Norman, Oklahoma December 31, 2010Mead Corey M. Tornado Watch 773 http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/2010/ww0773.html Storm Prediction Center United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service February 2, 2015 Norman, Oklahoma December 31, 2010 resulting in the development of several tornadoes.Jackson, Mississippi Weather Forecast Office New Year's 2011 Severe Weather Event http://www.srh.noaa.gov/jan/?n=2011_01_01_severeweatherevent National Weather Service United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration February 2, 2015 Jackson, Mississippi January 13, 2011 Reaching their peak strength over Mississippi, the storms gradually lost their intensity as they tracked eastward late on December 31 and into January 1, 2011.Goss Steve Mesoscale Discussion 0003 http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/2011/md0003.html Storm Prediction Center United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service February 2, 2015 Norman, Oklahoma January 1, 2011 By the morning hours of January 1, severe activity had become restricted to the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama; the last tornado watch issued in association with the 2010 New Year's Eve tornado outbreak was issued for those regions at 15:56 UTC that day.Mead Corey M. Tornado Watch 003 http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/2011/ww0003.html Storm Prediction Center United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service February 2, 2015 Norman, Oklahoma January 1, 2011 Confirmed tornadoes 37 11 14 5 7 0 0 yes December 30 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, December 30, 2010EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF0NW of Blue EyeStoneMO36.5254 -93.4262 Blue Eye (Dec. 30, EF0)05:19–05:240.25 mi km on on30 yd m on onA framed home and a mobile home both sustained minor damage. Additional damage was inflicted upon two large farm gas tanks, a stock trailer, and an outbuilding.National Weather Service in Springfield, Missouri Missouri Event Report: EF0 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/267563 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 24, 2024 EF1E of Lampe to S of NotchStoneMO36.5706 -93.3742 Lampe (Dec. 30, EF1)05:26–05:403.15 mi km on on300 yd m on onA tornado tracked along the shoreline of a peninsula within Table Rock Lake, damaging or destroying 11 boat docks. Within these docks, 25 boats sustained damage. Around sixty homes suffered minor to moderate roof damage, though one well-built home was unroofed.National Weather Service in Springfield, Missouri Missouri Event Report: EF1 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/267564 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 24, 2024 December 31 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, December 31, 2010EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF1Indian PointStoneMO36.616 -93.3498 Indian Point (Dec. 31, EF0)06:17–06:221.75 mi km on on75 yd m on onA few houses were impacted, and approximately six boat docks and four boats were damaged.National Weather Service in Springfield, Missouri Missouri Event Report: EF0 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/267566 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 24, 2024 EF1W of Bruner to NW of OlgaChristian, WebsterMO37.0283 -93.0351 Bruner (Dec. 31, EF1)06:18–06:388.37 mi km on on250 yd m on onA trailer home was rotated and displaced 150 yd m on. The roof of a barn was removed, and several of its walls collapsed. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, and numerous outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. Two people were injured.National Weather Service in Springfield, Missouri Missouri Event Report: EF1 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/267568 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 24, 2024 National Weather Service in Springfield, Missouri Missouri Event Report: EF0 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/275103 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 24, 2024 EF3NNE of Westville, OK to Cincinnati, AR to northwestern Tontitown, ARAdair (OK), Washington (AR), Benton (AR)OK, AR35.9977 -94.5655 Westville (Dec. 31, EF1)12:05–12:2721.1 mi km on on500 yd m on on4 deaths – See section on this tornado – There were 10 injuries.National Weather Service in Tulsa, Oklahoma Oklahoma Event Report: EF2 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/267529 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 24, 2024 National Weather Service in Tulsa, Oklahoma Arkansas Event Report: EF3 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/267533 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 24, 2024 National Weather Service in Tulsa, Oklahoma Arkansas Event Report: EF2 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/267536 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 24, 2024 National Weather Service in Tulsa, Oklahoma Arkansas Event Report: EF2 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/267537 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 24, 2024 National Weather Service in Tulsa, Oklahoma Arkansas Event Report: EF2 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/267538 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 24, 2024 National Weather Service in Tulsa, Oklahoma Arkansas Event Report: EF2 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/267539 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 24, 2024 EF0NNW of Oak Grove, AR to N of Blue Eye, MOCarroll (AR), Stone (MO)AR, MO36.4794 -93.4399 Oak Grove (Dec. 31, EF1)13:48–13:574.25 mi km on on50 yd m on onBarns were damaged, a carport at a residence was destroyed, and several trees were damaged or blown down.National Weather Service in Tulsa, Oklahoma Arkansas Event Report: EF0 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/267522 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 National Weather Service in Springfield, Missouri Missouri Event Report: EF0 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/267573 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 EF0NNW of Burns to SSE of VioletPolkMO37.631 -93.3362 Burns (Dec. 31, EF0)14:37–14:411 mi km on on50 yd m on onThree structures sustained minor damage, including a home that had a portion of its roof removed.National Weather Service in Springfield, Missouri Missouri Event Report: EF0 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/267574 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 EF3Fort Leonard WoodPulaskiMO37.6857 -92.1901 Ft. Leonard Wood (Dec. 31, EF3)15:43–16:037.5 mi km on on500 yd m on onA total of 159 homes were damaged, of which 41 were completely destroyed and 32 sustained significant damage. Extensive to moderate damage was inflicted on several military training areas and installation utility systems, while extensive damage occurred in one installation family housing area. The second level of a water treatment plant on the base was removed, and the tornado disrupted the power supply system, shut off the water system, and damaged gas lines. Four people were injured.National Weather Service in Springfield, Missouri Missouri Event Report: EF3 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/267576 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 EF3Rolla to WNW of Flag SpringPhelpsMO37.9394 -91.8018 Rolla (Dec. 31, EF3)16:06–16:2611 mi km on on500 yd m on on2 deaths – Two single-wide mobile homes were destroyed, with debris thrown upstream; two fatalities occurred in one of the homes. A two-story home was completely destroyed, save for its interior walls, and a car was thrown over it. Several other cars were thrown, and minor to moderate roof and tree damage was observed at various locations. Six people were injured.National Weather Service in Springfield, Missouri Missouri Event Report: EF3 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/267577 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 EF1ESE of Lecoma to NW of SeatonDent, PhelpsMO37.7748 -91.7129 Lecoma (Dec. 31, EF1)16:12–16:166.78 mi km on on440 yd m on on2 deaths – Several structures sustained significant damage or were destroyed, including a mobile home near the beginning of the path where two fatalities occurred. Several trees were downed, and power lines were damaged.National Weather Service in Springfield, Missouri Missouri Event Report: EF1 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/267705 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 National Weather Service in Springfield, Missouri Missouri Event Report: EF1 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/275104 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 EF1SE of Jake Prairie to SE of Oak HillCrawfordMO38.1471 -91.4952 Jake Prairie (Dec. 31, EF1)16:40–16:466.36 mi km on on100 yd m on onNumerous trees were snapped or uprooted, and a home and several farmsteads were damaged.National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri Missouri Event Report: EF1 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/275086 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 EF1E of KrakowFranklinMO38.5003 -91.0222 Krakow (Dec. 31, EF1)17:16–17:180.8 mi km on on100 yd m on onOn a horse farm, a metal pole barn lost a majority of its roof, an outbuilding sustained roof damage, and a residence lost some shingles. A 35 ft m on radio tower was blown over. Minor tree damage was observed.National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri Missouri Event Report: EF1 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/273513 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 EF0ENE of KrakowFranklinMO38.5059 -91.0123 Krakow (Dec. 31, EF0)17:17–17:180.36 mi km on on50 yd m on onA home sustained minor trim damage, trees were downed, and a road sign was blown over.National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri Missouri Event Report: EF0 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/273514 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 EF2S of Moselle to SE of PacificFranklin, JeffersonMO38.3399 -90.8899 Moselle (Dec. 31, EF2)17:19–17:3312.19 mi km on on370 yd m on onOver two dozen structures were damaged, including a home and a building that were completely destroyed, and extensive tree damage was observed. A church sustained severe damage to its west-facing wall, and an old church sanctuary was completely leveled.National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri Missouri Event Report: EF2 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/272949 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri Missouri Event Report: EF1 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/272950 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 EF0W of AugustaSt. CharlesMO38.5631 -90.9232 Augusta (Dec. 31, EF0)17:25–17:281.96 mi km on on50 yd m on onA barn was knocked down, with a portion of its roof tossed across the road. A house sustained minor exterior damage, a portion of the roof to an outbuilding was removed, and a tree was uprooted.National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri Missouri Event Report: EF0 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/273512 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 EF1ESE of Lonedell to NW of Cedar HillFranklin, JeffersonMO38.3067 -90.7819 Lonedell (Dec. 31, EF1)17:27–17:358.6 mi km on on50 yd m on onSeveral trees were snapped or uprooted, and a barn sustained moderate roof damage.National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri Missouri Event Report: EF0 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/275087 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri Missouri Event Report: EF1 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/275088 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 EF3Eastern Murphy to Fenton to CrestwoodJefferson, St. LouisMO38.4918 -90.4706 Murphy (Dec. 31, EF3)17:48–18:006.65 mi km on on440 yd m on on1 death – See section on this tornado – Six people were injured.National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri Missouri Event Report: EF0 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/275089 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri Missouri Event Report: EF3 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/275090 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 EF1BallwinSt. LouisMO38.5935 -90.5559 Ballwin (Dec. 31, EF1)17:48–17:501.7 mi km on on175 yd m on onNearly three dozen homes sustained minor damage, and numerous trees were snapped or uprooted.National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri Missouri Event Report: EF1 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/272951 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 EF0WNW of Mozier to E of BelleviewCalhounIL39.3114 -90.7808 Mozier (Dec. 31, EF0)17:56–17:593.64 mi km on on50 yd m on onTrees were uprooted.National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri Illinois Event Report: EF0 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/273733 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 EF1St. LouisCity of St. LouisMO38.6494 -90.2537 St. Louis (Dec. 31, EF1)18:08–18:112.71 mi km on on100 yd m on onNumerous homes sustained roof damage.National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri Missouri Event Report: EF1 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/272957 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 EF0NNE of LebanonSt. ClairIL38.6247 -89.7812 Lebanon (Dec. 31, EF0)18:30–18:310.14 mi km on on50 yd m on onA few outbuildings and trees on a farmstead were damaged.National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri Illinois Event Report: EF0 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/272958 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 EF3S of PetersburgMenardIL39.9842 -89.862 Petersburg (Dec. 31, EF3)18:37–18:403.63 mi km on on200 yd m on onNearly one hundred homes and a nursing home sustained minor damage. A total of 29 homes sustained significant damage, four were beyond repair, and two barns were destroyed. One person was seriously injured when a large tree limb fell on their car.National Weather Service in Lincoln, Illinois Illinois Event Report: EF3 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/267414 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 EF0Northern Greenville to SSW of DurleyBondIL38.9006 -89.3979 Greenville (Dec. 31, EF0)19:05–19:071.74 mi km on on100 yd m on onAn agricultural building sustained roof damage, several houses sustained minor roof and siding damage, and tree damage was observed.National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri Illinois Event Report: EF0 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/273739 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 EF2E of Chilton to NW of EllsinoreCarterMO36.9407 -90.8514 Chilton (Dec. 31, EF2)19:24–19:302.63 mi km on on200 yd m on onThe tin roof was pulled off an outbuilding. A home sustained partial roof and wall collapse, a mobile home was blown 15 ft m on off its foundation, and over 100 trees were uprooted. A shed and some outbuildings were destroyed, while a twin-pole high voltage transmission tower was partially blown over. A sawmill was destroyed, part of the roof of a metal barn was blown into trees, vehicles were damaged, and another home sustained minor roof damage.National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky Missouri Event Report: EF2 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/269698 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 EF2NNE of StringtownButlerMO36.8186 -90.523 Stringtown (Dec. 31, EF2)20:25–20:260.24 mi km on on100 yd m on onA well-built residence lost about one-third of its roof, several trees were snapped or uprooted, shingles were ripped off a small shed, an antenna tower was damaged, and fences were damaged.National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky Missouri Event Report: EF2 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/269694 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 EF0NW of DevilleLaSalleLA31.4846 -92.2055 Deville (Dec. 31, EF0)20:35–20:360.38 mi km on on50 yd m on onA few trees were snapped, the front porch was removed from a trailer house, damaging a portion of the roof, and tin sheets were removed from a nearby barn.National Weather Service in Shreveport, Louisiana Louisiana Event Report: EF0 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/266454 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 EF1Eastern Vicksburg to SE of BeechwoodWarrenMS32.2939 -90.8702 Vicksburg (Dec. 31, EF1)22:11–22:153.56 mi km on on100 yd m on onShingles were blown off several roofs, a hangar lost a portion of its roof, a mobile home was damaged, and a power pole was snapped. A few trees were blown down.National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi Mississippi Event Report: EF1 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/268056 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 EF2W of Terry to Byram to eastern FlowoodHinds, RankinMS32.0868 -90.3663 Terry (Dec. 31, EF2)22:44–23:2526.17 mi km on on800 yd m on onThis strong, long-track tornado initially knocked down a few trees and caused minor structural damage, including damage to shingles on roofs. The tornado eventually paralleled I-55 before entering Byram. In town, numerous structures were damaged, dozens of billboards were blown out, and a tanker truck was overturned. Numerous power poles and trees were also snapped. The tornado did similar damage to a lesser degree in southern Jackson before crossing the Pearl River into Richland. The tornado only did tree damage in town before moving into Pearl and damaging the roofs of a movie theater and a Kroger. The roof was also completely torn off of a car wash. In neighborhoods, numerous trees were knocked down, with several of those trees falling onto houses, some of which became total losses. The tornado then struck Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, passing just south of the terminal. A roof was heavily damaged at a warehouse, and several trees were downed. The tornado continued in eastern Flowood, damaging more trees before lifting.National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi Mississippi Event Report: EF2 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/268110 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi Mississippi Event Report: EF1 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/268121 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 EF0S of StarRankinMS32.0824 -90.0529 Star (Dec. 31, EF0)23:42–23:451.38 mi km on on50 yd m on onMultiple tree limbs and a few trees were downed.National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi Mississippi Event Report: EF0 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/268145 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 EF1E of CaseyvilleLincolnMS32.0824 -90.0529 Caseyville (Dec. 31, EF1)02:09–02:132.12 mi km on on50 yd m on onNumerous trees were snapped or uprooted. An outbuilding was destroyed, and several others were heavily damaged. One house lost a few of its shingles, while another home had its windows blown out, sustained shingle damage, and was shifted off its blocks.National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi Mississippi Event Report: EF1 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/268291 National Centers for Environmental Information 2010 October 29, 2024 January 1 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, January 1, 2011EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF3SE of Durant to N of EthelAttalaMS33.0394 -89.8123 Durant (Jan. 1, EF3)06:02–06:2623.45 mi km on on1300 yd m on onThousands of trees were snapped or uprooted. At a church complex, the main church's roof was heavily damaged and several camp buildings were destroyed. A number of outbuildings were destroyed, significant roof damage was inflicted to several residences, and several vehicles were damaged.National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi Mississippi Event Report: EF3 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/272481 National Centers for Environmental Information 2011 October 29, 2024 EF1WeirChoctawMS33.2625 -89.2957 Weir (Jan. 1, EF1)06:40–06:410.61 mi km on on75 yd m on onSeveral large trees were snapped, one of which fell on a house, severely damaging its roof. Minor damage was inflicted to several mobile homes and a church, and the roof was blown off a shed.National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi Mississippi Event Report: EF1 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/272666 National Centers for Environmental Information 2011 October 29, 2024 EF1ENE of Weir to SE of AckermanChoctawMS33.2839 -89.24 Weir (Jan. 1, EF1)06:46–06:536.52 mi km on on75 yd m on onA number of trees were snapped and uprooted, and a couple of small outbuildings sustained roof damage.National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi Mississippi Event Report: EF1 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/272674 National Centers for Environmental Information 2011 October 29, 2024 EF1StarkvilleOktibbehaMS33.4386 -88.8419 Starkville (Jan. 1, EF1)07:15–07:181.29 mi km on on250 yd m on onThe roof of a metal commercial building was pulled back and its overhead door was blown in. A number of soccer goals and dugouts were blown over and some fencing was damaged. The entire roofing structure of one apartment building was removed, the façade was blown off another building, and several other structures suffered shingle or fascia damage. Part of a roof of a carwash was blown off, a church sustained gutter damage, and some power lines and several trees were downed.National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi Mississippi Event Report: EF1 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/272701 National Centers for Environmental Information 2011 October 29, 2024 EF2ENE of Preston to E of GholsonKemper, NoxubeeMS32.9012 -88.7666 Preston (Jan. 1, EF2)08:00–08:096.07 mi km on on860 yd m on onNumerous trees were snapped and uprooted. The roof and some walls were removed from one home, while several others sustained roof and window damage as well. Two outbuildings, a shed, and a well-built garage were destroyed, while several others were severely damaged.National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi Mississippi Event Report: EF2 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/272715 National Centers for Environmental Information 2011 October 29, 2024 National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi Mississippi Event Report: EF2 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/278710 National Centers for Environmental Information 2011 October 29, 2024 EF3SE of Macon to W of Memphis, ALNoxubeeMS33.0609 -88.464 Macon (Jan. 1, EF3)08:25–08:419.63 mi km on on1330 yd m on onNumerous trees were snapped or uprooted, with one completely debarked, and several power poles were snapped. A barn, milk house, silo, and mobile home were completely destroyed on a dairy farm. A metal farm building and an office were destroyed, while an 18-wheeler was pushed approximately 25 yd m. The second story of a house, a barn, and some metal buildings at a pig farm were destroyed, and a pivot was overturned. Other homes sustained roof damage.National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi Mississippi Event Report: EF3 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/272720 National Centers for Environmental Information 2011 October 29, 2024 EF1SW of Moscow to SW of De KalbKemperMS32.6646 -88.8355 Moscow (Jan. 1, EF1)08:56–09:0911.06 mi km on on440 yd m on onThe roof was blown off a wood-frame home and several others sustained minor shingle damage. Numerous outbuildings were severely damaged or destroyed, and numerous trees were snapped or uprooted.National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi Mississippi Event Report: EF1 Tornado https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/272723 National Centers for Environmental Information 2011 October 29, 2024 Cincinnati, Arkansas Cincinnati, Arkansas 31 Dec 2010 Cincinnati tornado damage.jpg Damage in Cincinnati, Arkansas December 31, 2010, 6:05 a.m. CST (UTC–04:00) 22 minutes December 31, 2010, 6:27 a.m. CST (UTC–04:00) atl EF3 142 mph km/h on 4 10 $1.835 million (2010 USD) The deadliest tornado of the 2010 New Year's Eve tornado outbreak moved across extreme eastern Oklahoma and northwestern Arkansas, tracking 21.1 mi km on and damaging the unincorporated community of Cincinnati, Arkansas.National Climatic Data Center December 2010 Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena with Late Reports and Corrections December 2010 52 12 http://www1.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS/IPS-2DC45AF6-91F7-4E61-9FFD-D8405315E934.pdf February 3, 2015 United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Asheville, North Carolina https://web.archive.org/web/20150204070319/http://www1.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS/IPS-2DC45AF6-91F7-4E61-9FFD-D8405315E934.pdf February 4, 2015 dead The first tornado warning associated was issued at 12:00 UTC for portions of Adair County in Oklahoma and Benton and Washington counties in Arkansas by the National Weather Service Tulsa, Oklahoma.Lacy Michael Tornado Warning 600 AM CST Fri Dec 31 2010 http://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/#2010-O-NEW-KTSA-TO-W-0042/USCOMP-N0Q-201012311210 VTEC Browser Iowa Environmental Mesonet February 7, 2015 Tulsa, Oklahoma December 31, 2010 At around the same time, damaging winds estimated at 70 mph km/h on tore the roof off of a barn southwest of Westville, Oklahoma; these winds were likely a result of inflow caused by the developing tornado.National Weather Service Damage Assessment Toolkit http://54.243.139.84/StormDamage/DamageViewer/ National Weather Service United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration February 7, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20170207181307/http://54.243.139.84/StormDamage/DamageViewer/ February 7, 2017 dead Post-tornado survey teams concluded that the tornado touched down five minutes later northeast of Westville.Tulsa, Oklahoma Weather Forecast Office Event Summary – December 30-31, 2010 Severe Thunderstorms/Tornadoes http://www.srh.noaa.gov/tsa/?n=weather_event_30dec2010 National Weather Service United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration February 7, 2015 Tulsa, Oklahoma April 18, 2014 Quickly tracking northeast, the tornado snapped 13 large wooden utility poles. Four cars were displaced by 20 - 50 yd m on, and a nearby home sustained significant roof damage and broken windows; this resulted in an EF2 rating for the tornado within Adair County. Damage in Adair County totaled $60,000. At 12:08 UTC, the tornado crossed the Oklahoma-Arkansas border and moved into Benton County, Arkansas. At 12:10 UTC, the tornado tracked into Cincinnati, where it reached its peak intensity. Winds were estimated as high as 142 mph km/h on, making the tornado a low-end EF3 at this location, and the tornado widened to a width of 300 yd m on. Several homes were destroyed or heavily damaged in the southwestern areas of the town. Numerous trees and power poles were knocked down or uprooted. Two people were killed when a mobile home was destroyed, while another person died as he was tending cattle when the barn he occupied collapsed. Seven others were injured in Cincinnati. The tornado continued to widen as it trekked northeastward, reaching a maximum width of 500 yd m on. Several permanent homes were heavily damaged northeast of Cincinnati, and a number of chicken houses, mobile homes, outbuildings, and power poles were destroyed. One woman was critically injured after her mobile home was destroyed; she died of her injuries at a hospital four days later. Damage in Cincinnati and surrounding areas within Benton County reached $1.5 million. After passing near Weddington at around 12:17 UTC, the tornado crossed over the Benton–Washington county line four times as it continued northeastward. Permanent houses were damaged, mobile homes were destroyed, numerous trees were uprooted or snapped, and many other power poles were snapped. Two people were injured following the destruction of a mobile home within the Ozark National Forest in Benton County, while another person was injured west of Tonitown in Washington County. The tornado finally dissipated northwest of Tontitown at 12:27 UTC after causing four deaths and 10 injuries. Overall, the tornado caused $1.835 million in damage, which was the sixth costliest total during the tornado outbreak. Fenton–Sunset Hills, Missouri Fenton–Sunset Hills, Missouri December 31, 2010, 11:48 a.m. CST (UTC–04:00) 12 minutes December 31, 2010, 12:00 p.m. CST (UTC–04:00) atl EF3 150 mph km/h on 1 6 $1 million (2010 USD) At 17:22 UTC on December 31, the National Weather Service St. Louis, Missouri issued a tornado warning for a severe squall line capable of producing rain-wrapped tornadoes and wind damage. The warning covered ten counties in Missouri and Illinois straddling the Mississippi River and included St. Louis.King C.V. Tornado Warning 1122 AM CST Fri Dec 31 2010 http://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/vtec/#2010-O-NEW-KLSX-TO-W-0086/USCOMP-N0Q-201012311725 VTEC Browser Iowa Environmental Mesonet February 9, 2015 St. Louis, Missouri December 31, 2010 Shortly after the warning's issuance, two EF1 tornadoes tracked across Jefferson and St. Louis counties, causing extensive tree damage and minor property damage. However, the most destructive tornado from the passing squall line touched down at 17:48 UTC east-northeast of Murphy, Missouri in northern Jefferson County. Initially, the tornado was an EF0 with a path width of 40 yd m on and lifted before touching down again just north of Route 30 near the Jefferson-St. Louis county line. Small trees and minor roof damage occurred at the point of this second touch down before the tornado moved northeastward into St. Louis County, where the tornado caused a bulk of its damage and was at its strongest. A large subdivision near Route 30 sustained minor roof and tree damage, which was rated as EF0 intensity. However, as the tornado was intensifying through the neighborhood, three homes to the subdivision's east suffered more considerable roof and siding damage and was assigned an EF1 damage intensity rating. The tornado then crossed Route 141, where it blew a Honda CR-V into a highway barrier; the driver of the vehicle suffered critical injuries and died 11 days later from those injuries. After crossing the highway, a number of buildings were damaged including a church, elementary school, and parsonage. Damage in this area was rated as EF2 due to the partial debarking of a nearby tree. Minor tree damage occurred as the tornado moved through Fenton Park and tracked over the Meramec River. After crossing the river, the tornado weakened to EF1 strength, damaging several homes while also leaving behind an interrupted damage path. The tornado crossed I-270 before rapidly intensifying at around 17:56 UTC. Numerous trees were uprooted while many homes sustained considerable damage. Six homes were unroofed and one was destroyed and shifted from its foundation; this damage was rated high-end EF3. At the time, the tornado was 0.25 mi km on wide. The tornado weakened to EF1 intensity afterwards, causing more minor damage to a strip mall and several homes. Six power poles were knocked down shortly before the tornado lifted at 18:00 UTC in western Crestwood, Missouri. Non-tornadic impacts Beginning on December 29 and continuing for three days, the storm system associated with the tornado outbreak caused strong winds across the Texas Panhandle and eastern New Mexico. The winds were further enhanced by isolated showers, and gusts peaked at 79 mph km/h on in Tatum, New Mexico. Approximately 7 mi km on west of Levelland, Texas, the winds downed four power poles, sparking a fire that burned nearly 2,000 acre ha off of grassland before it was finally contained;Lubbock, Texas Weather Forecast Office Strong winds sweep across the South Plains, 30 December 2010 http://www.srh.weather.gov/lub/?n=events-2010-20101230 National Weather Service United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration February 14, 2015 Lubbock, Texas January 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20150214211034/http://www.srh.weather.gov/lub/?n=events-2010-20101230 February 14, 2015 dead the fire caused US$20,000 in damage.Lubbock, Texas Weather Forecast Office Storm Event Report for Thunderstorm Wind Near Levelland, Texas http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=266371 National Climatic Data Center United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration February 14, 2015 Lubbock, Texas December 30, 2010 In Allen, Oklahoma, strong winds associated with one supercell caused an estimated US$20,000 in damage after damaging the carport, chimney, and roof of a house.Tulsa, Oklahoma Weather Forecast Office Storm Event Report for Thunderstorm Wind Near Allen, Oklahoma http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=274086 National Climatic Data Center United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration February 16, 2015 Tulsa, Oklahoma December 30, 2010 Hail and strong winds were also reported elsewhere in eastern Oklahoma and southeastern Kansas. Widespread and damaging wind gusts and hail later crossed into northwestern Arkansas, causing US$175,000 in damage. Several buildings and homes were destroyed by the strong winds; similar impacts were seen in Missouri and Illinois. In Mississippi, rainfall totals between 1 – 4 in mm on were widespread. The highest precipitation total was 5.58 in mm on south of Grace, Mississippi. In Scott County, residents were forced to evacuate out of Forest and Morton due to flash floods that caused $470,000 in damage. Similarly, the inundation washed out roads and flooded cars in Winona. Overall, flood damage in Mississippi amounted to US$1.135 million. See also Weather List of North American tornadoes and tornado outbreaks List of United States tornadoes from November to December 2010 List of United States tornadoes from January to March 2011 Tornado outbreak of March 13–16, 2025 – Another tornado outbreak of a more destructive scale impacted the same areas References 2 12-31 01-01 Tornadoes,12-31 Tornadoes,01-01 Tornado Outbreak,12,13 Tornado Outbreak,01,01 Category:F3, EF3 and IF3 tornadoes Category:Tornadoes in Arkansas Category:Tornadoes in Illinois Category:Tornadoes in Louisiana Category:Tornadoes in Mississippi Category:Tornadoes in Missouri Category:Tornadoes in Oklahoma 2010-12-31