2002 Veterans Day weekend tornado outbreak

Severe weather event in the eastern United States May 2025 February 2025 Veterans Day weekend tornado outbreak Veterans Day Tornado Outbreak.JPG 300 Map of mesocyclone paths and approximate points of F2+ tornadoes on November 10. November 9–11, 2002 76 confirmed F4 31 hours, 22 minutes 2.5 in mm on in Canal Lewisville, Ohio 91 mph km/h on in Sweetwater, Tennessee 36Storm Events Database https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/listevents.jsp?eventType=%28C%29+Tornado&beginDate_mm=11&beginDate_dd=09&beginDate_yyyy=2002&endDate_mm=11&endDate_dd=11&endDate_yyyy=2002&hailfilter=0.00&tornfilter=0&windfilter=000&sort=DT&submitbutton=Search&statefips=-999%2CALL National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 21, 2023 303 $1.2 billionBillion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/billions/ National Centers for Environmental Information January 21, 2023 Southeast U.S. and Ohio Valley tornadoes of 2002 The 2002 Veterans Day weekend tornado outbreak was an unusually severe and expansive severe weather event across portions of the Central and Eastern United States from the evening hours of November 9 into the early morning hours of Veterans Day, November 11, 2002. A series of troughs tracked eastward across the United States, providing strong wind shear, while anomalously warm and unstable air surged northward into the Ohio River Valley. As a result, multiple tornadoes occurred across Arkansas, Tennessee, and Missouri on November 9. A far more widespread and severe event occurred the following day, with three distinct tornado outbreaks focused across areas from Illinois to Pennsylvania; Tennessee and Kentucky; and areas from Mississippi to South Carolina. The most intense tornado of the outbreak was a violent F4 tornado that occurred near Van Wert, Ohio. A total of 76 tornadoes occurred during the 3-day period, collectively resulting in 36 deaths and 303 injuries. As of 2022, the event ranks as the third-largest tornado outbreak on record in November.Rare Collision of Air Caused Deadly Swarm of Tornadoes New York Times 2002-11-13. Retrieved 2 April 2023.Steven Diana Veterans Day 2002 tornado outbreak: 20 years later https://www.wishtv.com/weather/weather-stories/veterans-day-2002-outbreak-20-years-later/ WISH-TV November 10, 2022 January 21, 2023 Meteorological synopsis November 9 The first signs for organized severe weather became apparent on November 7, when the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) outlined a Slight risk across portions of the mid-Mississippi and western Ohio River valleys valid for November 9.Jack Hales [Day 3 Convective Outlook] https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=SWODY3&e=200211070943 Iowa Environmental Mesonet November 7, 2002 January 20, 2023((National Weather Service offices in Northern Indiana, Cleveland and Wilmington, Ohio, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)) ((Storm Prediction Center)) A Trail of Death and Destruction 14 November 2022 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/868cb9d6c9504630b7ceb3aa51d6538e ArcGIS Story Maps January 21, 2023 On that day, a powerful and negatively-tilted upper-level trough upwards of 150 kn mph km/h on 5 was observed driving east-southeastward toward the U.S. Central and Southern Plains. While a shortwave trough at the leading edge of this feature progressed across the Texas Panhandle, a surface area of low pressure resided across the Central and Northern Plains.Rich Thompson [Day 1 Convective Outlook] https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=SWODY1&e=200211091632 Iowa Environmental Mesonet November 9, 2002 January 20, 2023 Southerly flow associated with the cyclone prompted the northward advection of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, with dewpoints rising into the lower 60s °F as far north as southern Illinois; this moisture promoted modest destabilization and mid-level convective available potential energy (CAPE) values from 500 to 1,000 J/kg. As the shortwave trough continued eastward, it aided in the formation of thunderstorms across northeastern Arkansas around 00:00 UTC. These storms resided in a strongly sheared environment, with storm relative helicity – a measure of the potential for cyclonic updrafts – around 800 m2/s2. Despite initial concern that the lower levels of the atmosphere were not quite as favorable,Jeff Peters Mesoscale Discussion 2159 https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=SWOMCD&e=200211092355 Iowa Environmental Mesonet November 9, 2002 January 20, 2023 evening atmospheric soundings from Little Rock, Arkansas, and Memphis, Tennessee, showcased an extremely favorable environment for significant tornadoes.Jeff Craven [Day 1 Convective Outlook] https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=SWODY1&e=200211100106 Iowa Environmental Mesonet November 9, 2002 January 20, 2023 Clusters of supercells tracked from Arkansas into Tennessee over ensuing hours, and in fact, the persistence of these storms resulted in the formation of a weak outflow boundary that further enhanced the tornado threat.Jeff Peters Mesoscale Discussion 2162 https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=SWOMCD&e=200211100307 Iowa Environmental Mesonet November 9, 2002 January 20, 2023 A total of 10 tornadoes occurred throughout the evening of November 9, including multiple strong tornadoes and one that killed two people near Huntingdon, Tennessee. November 10–11 +Outbreak death tollStateTotalCounty CountytotalAlabama12Cherokee1Walker10Winston1Mississippi1Lowndes1Ohio5Putnam2Seneca1Van Wert2Pennsylvania1Mercer1Tennessee17Carroll2Coffee2Cumberland4Montgomery2Morgan7Total36 All deaths were tornado-related On November 10, the SPC warned of the potential for a significant tornado outbreak and/or widespread damaging wind episode across northeastern Mississippi, much of Tennessee, northwestern Alabama, and much of Kentucky, where the organization issued a High risk of severe weather. Morning upper-air analyses showed mid- to upper-level winds of 100 – 150 kn mph km/h 5 on across the southern Rocky Mountains, as well as an embedded shortwave trough moving east toward the Mississippi and Ohio River valleys. At the surface, a strong area of low pressure was positioned over Wisconsin and moving northeastward toward Ontario.Rich Thompson [Day 1 Convective Outlook] https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=SWODY1&e=200211101639 Iowa Environmental Mesonet November 10, 2002 January 20, 2023 Throughout the afternoon hours, the tornado outbreak unfolded in three distinct locations. To the north across Indiana and Ohio, temperatures rose into the lower 70s and dewpoints climbed into the mid-60s °F, supporting CAPE values of 1,000–2,000 J/kg. In addition, significant pressure falls in the region contributed to backed surface winds, aiding in favorable low-level shear profiles.Brynn Kerr Mesoscale Discussion 2169 https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=SWOMCD&e=200211101828 Iowa Environmental Mesonet November 10, 2002 January 20, 2023 Although storms in this region were initially congealed into a squall line ahead of a cold front, the presence of strong shear and dry air in the mid-levels supported the line's breakdown into supercells and bowing segments.Brynn Kerr Mesoscale Discussion 2172 https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=SWOMCD&e=200211102115 Iowa Environmental Mesonet November 10, 2002 January 20, 2023 Ahead of this activity, additional discrete supercells overspread much of Ohio owing to a prefrontal trough.Ryan Jewell Mesoscale Discussion 2174 https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=SWOMCD&e=200211102240 Iowa Environmental Mesonet November 10, 2002 January 20, 2023 A long-tracked, violent F4 tornado began in Van Wert and tracked for over 52 mi km on, killing 4 people and injuring 17 others.National Weather Service in Northern Indiana [Ohio Event Report: F4 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322801 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 An F3 tornado near Tiffin killed one person and injured two others. An F2 tornado in Clark, Pennsylvania, killed 1 person. Numerous other tornadoes were recorded throughout the afternoon.Storm Prediction Center 20021110's Storm Reports https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/021110_rpts.html Storm Prediction Center November 10, 2002 January 17, 2023 The event evolved into more of a significant damaging wind episode as storms progressed farther east into Pennsylvania by the evening hours.Ryan Jewell Mesoscale Discussion 2184 https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=SWOMCD&e=200211110238 Iowa Environmental Mesonet November 10, 2002 January 20, 2023 With the northern outbreak unfolding, a central outbreak simultaneously overspread portions of Tennessee and Kentucky, while a southern outbreak spanned areas from Mississippi into South Carolina.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Veterans Day Weekend Tornado Outbreak of November 9-11, 2002 https://www.weather.gov/media/publications/assessments/veteran.pdf National Weather Service March 2003 January 21, 2023 Surface observations and atmospheric soundings across the High and Moderate risk areas showed a very unstable environment with surface-based CAPE values in the 2,000–3,000 J/kg range. Despite the presence of a cap, this inversion was weak and expected to be eroded by warming daytime temperatures. Meanwhile, deep-layer wind shear of 50 – 60 kn mph km/h 5 on overspread the area. Though shear profiles were largely unidirectional initially, low-level winds were expected to become more conducive for discrete supercells and tornadoes.Mike Rehbein [Day 1 Convective Outlook] https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=SWODY1&e=200211101931 Iowa Environmental Mesonet November 10, 2002 January 20, 2023 As expected, temperatures climbing to around 80 F C on and dewpoints reaching the mid-60s °F allowed for deep convective development into the afternoon.Brynn Kerr Mesoscale Discussion 2171 https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=SWOMCD&e=200211102014 Iowa Environmental Mesonet November 10, 2002 January 20, 2023 Multiple swaths of supercells developed throughout the region, including one in middle Tennessee,Jeff Craven Mesoscale Discussion 2176 https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=SWOMCD&e=200211102326 Iowa Environmental Mesonet November 10, 2002 January 20, 2023 a second from central Mississippi into northwestern Alabama, and a third from northeastern Louisiana into central Mississippi.Jeff Craven Mesoscale Discussion 2179 https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=SWOMCD&e=200211110052 Iowa Environmental Mesonet November 10, 2002 January 20, 2023 Fatal tornadoes occurred near Shelbyville, Joyner, and Crossville in Tennessee; Carbon Hill, Saragossa, and Centre in Alabama; and Crawford in Mississippi. Numerous other tornadoes were documented throughout the area. Much like the outbreak farther north, the event transitioned into more of a damaging wind event by the evening hours,Greg Carbin Mesoscale Discussion 2191 https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=SWOMCD&e=200211110728 Iowa Environmental Mesonet November 10, 2002 January 20, 2023 though a few tornadoes still occurred during the early morning hours across Georgia and South Carolina.Storm Prediction Center 20021111's Storm Reports https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/021111_rpts.html Storm Prediction Center November 11, 2002 January 17, 2023 Confirmed tornadoes 76 18 31 18 8 1 0 November 9 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, November 9, 2002All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency. note Date/TimeF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary F2N of Parkin, AR to NE of Covington, TNCross (AR), Crittenden (AR), Mississippi (AR), Tipton (TN)AR, TN35.35 -90.5333 Osceola (Nov. 9, F2)03:15–04:3050.6 mi km on on440 yd m on onIn Arkansas, two farm houses and a mobile home were destroyed while a church, five homes and three mobile homes were damaged. Several other farm buildings were damaged along with trees and power lines being blown down. In Tennessee, 28 mobile homes, 5 houses, and 1 business were destroyed. Over 275 other structures were damaged, and 1 injury was recorded when a man was hit by falling bricks in downtown Covington.National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee [Arkansas Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5323697 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee [Arkansas Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5323698 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee [Arkansas Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5323701 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee [Tennessee Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5323701 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F2NE of BellsCrockettTN35.7333 -89.05 Bells (Nov. 9, F2)04:154 mi km on on220 yd m on onSix mobile homes and four houses were destroyed. Over 60 other structures were damaged as well.National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee [Tennessee Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5323704 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F2SW of HuntingdonCarrollTN35.8667 -88.5667 Huntingdon (Nov. 9, F2)04:26–04:4410 mi km on on220 yd m on on2 deaths – The two fatalities were recorded in a mobile home park that was hit by a tornado. In addition to destroyed mobile homes, three houses, two businesses and a farm building were destroyed. Forty other structures were damaged.National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee [Tennessee Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5323812 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F0N of JacksonCape GirardeauMO37.4333 -89.6167 Jackson (Nov. 9, F0)04:58–04:590.8 mi km on on50 yd m on onA trailer was destroyed while one metal barn and a few homes sustained roof/shingle damage.National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky [Missouri Event Report: F0 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322924 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 November 10 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, November 10, 2002All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency. note Date/TimeF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary F1NW of JacksonMadisonTN35.66667 -88.9 Jackson (Nov. 10, F1)06:10–06:204 mi km on on220 yd m on onA tornado moved through Union University, heavily damaging several buildings and about 500 cars on campus. It also hit a subdivision, destroying a home and inflicting damage to 140 others.National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee [Tennessee Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5323817 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F1SW of AdamsMontgomeryTN36.51 -87.20 Adams (Nov. 10, F1)06:50–?6 mi km on on400 yd m on on2 deaths – The fatalities were inside one of three mobile homes that were blown or lifted off of their foundations. Sixty homes and one building were damaged as well. The National Centers for Environmental Information erroneously lists this tornado as three separate entries.National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee [Tennessee Event Report: F0 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322138 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee [Tennessee Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322139 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee [Tennessee Event Report: F0 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322140 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee NWS Nashville Forecast Area Tornado Database https://www.midsouthtornadoes.msstate.edu/index.php?cw=ohx Mississippi State University January 20, 2023 F2PortlandRobertson, SumnerTN36.58 -86.61 Portland (Nov. 10, F2)07:48–?5.19 mi km on on900 yd m on onMajor damage occurred in Portland. Seven homes, one business, and seven mobile homes were destroyed. A total of 18 outbuildings, 16 barns, 29 homes, 8 mobile homes, 2 churches and 1 business suffered minor to major damage. Vehicles were tossed and damaged as well, including a truck that was rolled 90 ft m. A building in an industrial park near Portland was also heavily damaged. Six injuries were recorded. The National Centers for Environmental Information erroneously lists the details of this tornado.National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee [Tennessee Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322141 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F1SW of ScottsvilleAllenKY36.6333 -86.3333 Scottsville (Nov. 10, F1)08:00–08:021.5 mi km on on25 yd m on onOne mobile home tumbled down a large hill, while additional minor structural damage was reported.National Weather Service in Louisville, Kentucky [Kentucky Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5323210 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F1SW of Hartford CityBlackfordIN40.4 -85.4333 Hartford City (Nov. 10, F1)19:30–19:365 mi km on on100 yd m on onOne home and two mobile homes were destroyed, while a supermarket and a motel were damaged. Three people were injured.National Weather Service in Northern Indiana [Indiana Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5323450 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F0N of De SotoJacksonIL37.85 -89.2667 De Soto (Nov. 10, F0)19:32–19:409 mi km on on100 yd m on onMinor shingle damage to a barn and trees were also damaged.National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky [Illinois Event Report: F0 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5323009 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F0W of West FrankfortFranklinIL37.8833 -89.1167 De Soto (Nov. 10, F0)19:41–19:420.5 mi km on on50 yd m on onDamage was limited to trees.National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky [Illinois Event Report: F0 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5323010 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F0S of BlufftonWellsIN40.6167 -85.1333 Bluffton (Nov. 10, F0)19:461 mi km on on100 yd m on onTwo outbuildings were damaged.National Weather Service in Northern Indiana [Indiana Event Report: F0 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5323451 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F3NE of BerneAdamsIN40.6667 -84.9167 Berne (Nov. 10, F3)19:59–20:055 mi km on on200 yd m on onSeveral well-built Amish homes and barns were severely damaged along the path. A mobile home was destroyed as well.National Weather Service in Northern Indiana [Indiana Event Report: F3 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5323452 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F4SW of Van Wert to SE of NapoleonVan Wert, Paulding, Putnam, Defiance, HenryOH40.7833 -84.7667 Berne (Nov. 10, F4)20:15–21:2552.8 mi km on on880 yd m on on4 deaths – See article on this tornado – 17 people were injured. F3E of BellefontaineLogan, UnionOH40.35 -83.55 Bellefontaine (Nov. 10, F3)21:38–21:499 mi km on on300 yd m on onIn Logan County, two semi-trailers were damaged along with the roof of shed. In Union County, four houses were destroyed and nine others were damaged. Several barns and vehicles were destroyed as well. A metal high-tension truss tower was toppled and two people were injured.National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio [Ohio Event Report: F3 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5323124 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio [Ohio Event Report: F3 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5323125 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F1W of RichwoodUnionOH40.4333 -83.4 Richwood (Nov. 10, F1)21:51–21:530.5 mi km on on200 yd m on onA barn and a house were damaged.National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio [Ohio Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5323126 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F1Jerry CityWoodOH41.25 -83.6167 Jerry City (Nov. 10, F1)21:54–22:014.5 mi km on on50 yd m on onThree garages, one barn, and a city maintenance garage were destroyed in and around Jerry City. Nine homes were also damaged, including one home that was moved off of its foundation. Vehicles were destroyed and hundreds of trees were downed.National Weather Service in Cleveland, Ohio [Ohio Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322146 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F2FostoriaHancock, SenecaOH41.1167 -83.5 Fostoria (Nov. 10, F1)21:57–22:109 mi km on on50 yd m on onEight homes were destroyed and many others severely damaged as the tornado moved through the city. One fertilizer plant southwest of town was completely destroyed. Two businesses were heavily damaged and several barns were either destroyed or damaged as well. Two railroad cars were blown over and derailed, and a storage tank was also damaged. Also in Fostoria, the hospital sustained damage while at the airport, an administrative building and a hangar were damaged. The tornado left cycloidal marks in farm fields outside of town.National Weather Service in Cleveland, Ohio [Ohio Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322420 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Cleveland, Ohio [Ohio Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322421 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F0MarionMarionOH40.5833 -83.1333 Marion (Nov. 10, F0)22:100.1 mi km on on25 yd m on onDamage was limited to trees.National Weather Service in Cleveland, Ohio [Ohio Event Report: F0 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322107 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F0SE of PerrysburgWoodOH41.5167 -83.5167 Perrysburg (Nov. 10, F0)22:100.1 mi km on on25 yd m on onLaw enforcement officers reported a brief tornado; it did not cause damage.National Weather Service in Cleveland, Ohio [Ohio Event Report: F0 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322147 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F3SE of Tiffin to FiresideSenecaOH41.1 -83.1667 Tiffin (Nov. 10, F3)22:15–22:3821 mi km on on100 yd m on on1 death – A strong tornado touched down near Tiffin and moved into the town, resulting in major damage, especially in the Honey Creek subdivision. A total of 8 homes in Tiffin were destroyed, 5 were heavily damaged, and 25 others sustained lesser damage. A retirement community was also impacted and a business near Ohio State Route 231 was leveled. Near Republic, one person was killed when a house was swept off of its foundation, and other nearby houses were completely destroyed as well. Across Seneca County, a total of 32 homes and businesses were destroyed and nearly 80 others were damaged by this tornado. Hundreds of trees and power lines were downed, and dozens vehicles were damaged or destroyed. The tornado left cycloidal marks in farm fields. Two people were injured.National Weather Service in Cleveland, Ohio [Ohio Event Report: F3 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322422 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F1NW of MillburyWoodOH41.5667 -83.4333 Millbury (Nov. 10, F1)22:19–22:200.5 mi km on on25 yd m on onFive homes sustained roof damage.National Weather Service in Cleveland, Ohio [Ohio Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322108 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F1FremontSanduskyOH41.35 -83.1167 Fremont (Nov. 10, F1)22:20–22:253.5 mi km on on50 yd m on onSeveral homes had minor to moderate damage, while a motor home and seven barns were destroyed. Several antique cars inside a barn were also destroyed. Many trees and power lines were downed as well.National Weather Service in Cleveland, Ohio [Ohio Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322316 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F0NW of MaconBibb, MonroeGA32.9333 -83.7333 Macon (Nov. 10, F0)22:21–22:240.8 mi km on on50 yd m on onMinor shingle damage to homes, although some homes were damaged by falling trees.National Weather Service in Atlanta, Georgia [Georgia Event Report: F0 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322112 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Atlanta, Georgia [Georgia Event Report: F0 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322111 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F2Port ClintonOttawaOH41.5167 -82.95 Port Clinton (Nov. 10, F2)22:30–22:4510 mi km on on50 yd m on onMajor damage occurred throughout Port Clinton. A total of 24 homes and 16 apartments were destroyed while 140 others structures were damaged, some of them significantly. Two condominiums were blown off of their stilts into Lake Erie. The Port Clinton hospital and high school were also damaged, and hundreds of trees and power poles were downed. A total of 10 people were injured.National Weather Service in Cleveland, Ohio [Ohio Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322145 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F1W of Norwalk to MilanHuron, ErieOH41.2167 -82.7667 Norwalk (Nov. 10, F1)22:42–22:5012.5 mi km on on50 yd m on onA few barns were destroyed while a few homes also sustained damaged. The Lyme Township hall was heavily damaged as well, as its garage and several trucks and heavy equipment inside were destroyed. A high-voltage power pole was toppled, and many trees were downed as well.National Weather Service in Cleveland, Ohio [Ohio Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322524 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Cleveland, Ohio [Ohio Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322525 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F1SW of OntarioRichlandOH40.75 -82.6333 Norwalk (Nov. 10, F1)22:45–22:461 mi km on on25 yd m on onA cinder block building was leveled and there was extensive damage to one home. Hand tools from the cinder block building were found impaled into a nearby car. Many trees were downed along the path.National Weather Service in Cleveland, Ohio [Ohio Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322037 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F2SW of Polk to NE of HomervilleAshland, MedinaOH40.95 -82.2167 Polk (Nov. 10, F2)22:48–23:059.5 mi km on on50 yd m on onA total of 5 homes were destroyed along the path, and about 40 others were damaged as well, with additional damage to other structures. A couple of public buildings were damaged in Polk, and two homes in town were heavily damaged as well. A church outside of town lost its steeple, and a small boat left tethered in a pond was found a quarter-mile away. In Medina County, an auto shop and a barn were destroyed in Homerville. Several homes in town sustained minor to moderate damage, and many cars were damaged as well. Dozens of trees were also downed along the path, and four people were injured.National Weather Service in Cleveland, Ohio [Ohio Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322105 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Cleveland, Ohio [Ohio Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322106 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F0St. George IslandFranklinFL29.6667 -84.8167 St. George Island (Nov. 10, F0)23:150.1 mi km on on50 yd m on onA waterspout moved onshore, causing damage to an unoccupied home.National Weather Service in Tallahassee, Florida [Florida Event Report: F0 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5321699 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F2SE of West SalemWayneOH40.9667 -82.1 West Salem (Nov. 10, F2)23:20–23:275 mi km on on100 yd m on onTwo homes were destroyed, and three others were severely damaged. Several other homes had minor damage, and outbuildings were destroyed. Twenty power poles were snapped, many vehicles were damaged, and hundreds of trees were downed along the path.National Weather Service in Cleveland, Ohio [Ohio Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322038 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F1MassillonStarkOH40.7833 -81.55 Massillon (Nov. 10, F1)23:26–23:323.3 mi km on on25 yd m on onA tornado moved through downtown Massillon, causing roof and window damage to several businesses. A semi-truck and several large signs were blown over in this area as well. Many cars, including one with a board driven through its door, were damaged or destroyed by trees and flying debris in this same area. A total of 23 properties sustained either roof and siding damage or downed trees on List Street alone.National Weather Service in Cleveland, Ohio [Ohio Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322218 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F0N of SunbrightMorganTN36.3333 -84.7 Sunbright (Nov. 10, F0)23:35–23:371.5 mi km on on25 yd m on onDamage was limited to trees.National Weather Service in Morristown, Tennessee [Tennessee Event Report: F0 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322714 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F0SE of MilanCarrollTN35.85 -88.6667 Milan (Nov. 10, F0)23:40–23:420.3 mi km on on33 yd m on onDamage was limited to trees.National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee [Tennessee Event Report: F0 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5323916 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F1 SW of HuntsvilleScottTN36.3333 -84.6333 Huntsville (Nov. 10, F1)23:40–23:454.1 mi km on on50 yd m on onSeveral homes were damaged.National Weather Service in Morristown, Tennessee [Tennessee Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322715 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F1N of ManchesterCoffeeTN35.55 -86.16 Manchester (Nov. 10, F1)23:32–?4.1 mi km on on50 yd m on onDamage was limited to trees. The National Centers for Environmental Information erroneously lists the details of this tornado.National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee [Tennessee Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322142 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F1SE of HuntsvilleScottTN36.3833 -84.45 Huntsville (Nov. 10, F1)23:50–23:544.2 mi km on on50 yd m on onA total of 24 homes, 6 mobile homes, 1 modular home, and 1 business were damaged. Three of the mobile homes were destroyed.National Weather Service in Morristown, Tennessee [Tennessee Event Report: F0 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322705 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F0N of MedonMadisonTN35.4667 -88.8833 Medon (Nov. 10, F0)23:55–23:570.3 mi km on on66 yd m on onA barn was destroyed. A mobile home and a tavern were damaged.National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee [Tennessee Event Report: F0 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5323918 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F2Macedonia to Twinsburg to SolonSummit, CuyahogaOH41.3167 -81.5 Macedonia (Nov. 10, F2)00:00–00:157.3 mi km on on100 yd m on onA strong tornado touched down in Macedonia, damaging 60 homes; of these structures, 2 homes were completely destroyed and 15 were declared uninhabitable. The tornado then caused major damage in Twinsburg, where 45 homes were damaged and a few were leveled in a single subdivision. The tornado then clipped the south edge of Glenwillow, where a business lost its roof and a few homes were damaged. Past Glenwillow, the tornado struck Solon before dissipating, where many additional homes were damaged and a middle school sustained $2 million in roof and structural damage. Multiple cars were damaged, and hundreds of trees and power poles were downed along the path.National Weather Service in Cleveland, Ohio [Ohio Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322219 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Cleveland, Ohio [Ohio Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322315 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F2SE of WartraceBedford, CoffeeTN35.48 -86.30 Wartrace (Nov. 10, F2)00:45–?13.10 mi km on on500 yd m on on2 deaths – A strong tornado destroyed 24 houses and 9 mobile homes. Another 51 houses, 5 mobile homes, and 14 outbuildings were damaged. Two deaths occurred in a mobile home. A Tennessee Valley Authority tower was destroyed, trees and light poles were downed, and two loaded tractor-trailers were blown off of I-24. Twenty-four people were injured. The National Centers for Environmental Information erroneously lists the details of this tornado.National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee [Tennessee Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322214 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee [Tennessee Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322215 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee [Tennessee Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322213 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F3N of Fayette to S of ArleyFayette, Walker, WinstonAL33.75 -87.8667 Fayette (Nov. 10, F3)00:52–01:4544.3 mi km on on1175 yd m on on4 deaths – A significant tornado struck Carbon Hill, resulting in severe damage. Carbon Hill Elementary and Carbon Hill Junior High School were heavily damaged, and many trees were downed along the path. Homes were completely leveled or swept away at Lewis Smith Lake, and three of the fatalities occurred in Rose Hill. The tornado damaged or destroyed approximately 47 structures in Fayette County, 135 structures in Walker County, and 35 structures in Winston County. A total of 38 people were injured.National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama [Alabama Event Report: F3 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5321431 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama [Alabama Event Report: F3 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5321432 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama [Alabama Event Report: F3 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5321433 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F2ClarkMercerPA41.25 -80.4667 Clark (Nov. 10, F2)00:54–01:027 mi km on on500 yd m on on1 death – A strong tornado touched down outside of Sharpsville and struck Clark. In all, 15 homes were destroyed while 42 homes sustained minor to major damage. One business was destroyed, and another one was damaged.National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania [Pennsylvania Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5323155 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F1Crab OrchardCumberlandTN35.92 -84.93 Crab Orchard (Nov. 10, F1)01:01–?3.4 mi km on on400 yd m on onA tractor trailer was blown onto its side at I-40 in Crab Orchard. The National Centers for Environmental Information erroneously lists the details of this tornado.National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee [Tennessee Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322143 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F3SE of Artesia, MS to NW of Fernbank, ALLowndes (MS), Lamar (AL)MS, AL33.3833 -88.6167 Artesia (Nov. 10, F3)01:08–01:4229.4 mi km on on440 yd m on onA total of 60 homes were heavily damaged in Columbus, Mississippi, and several buildings at the Mississippi University for Women and the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science were heavily damaged as well. In Alabama, numerous tree were downed, a house was unroofed, headstones were damaged, and vehicles were flipped. In the end, 55 people were injured.National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi [Mississippi Event Report: F3 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322861 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama [Alabama Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5321434 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F1W of West UnionAdamsOH38.8 -83.6 West Union (Nov. 10, F1)01:15–01:201.3 mi km on on50 yd m on onOne barn was destroyed while a church, three barns, and two homes were damaged.National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio [Ohio Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5323127 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F1N of Webster, MS to NE of Stafford, ALWinston (MS), Noxubee (MS), Oktibbeha (MS), Lowndes (MS), Pickens (AL)MS, AL33.2167 -88.95 Webster (Nov. 10, F1)01:20–02:1851 mi km on on400 yd m on on1 death – A long-tracked tornado passed near Crawford, Mississippi. Damage in Alabama was limited to trees, but several homes were destroyed in Mississippi.National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi [Mississippi Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322862 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi [Mississippi Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322915 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi [Mississippi Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322918 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi [Mississippi Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322919 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama [Alabama Event Report: F0 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5321525 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F0N of LibertyCaseyKY37.4 -84.95 Liberty (Nov. 11, F0)01:30–01:310.1 mi km on on25 yd m on onDamage was limited to trees.National Weather Service in Louisville, Kentucky [Kentucky Event Report: F0 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5323287 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 20, 2023 F1CochrantonCrawfordPA41.5167 -80.05 Cochranton (Nov. 10, F1)01:30–01:331 mi km on on40 yd m on onA barn and a cottage were destroyed, while three homes and a barn were damaged. Hundreds of trees were snapped.National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania [Pennsylvania Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322036 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F2E of PickensAttala, LeakeMS32.9 -89.8333 Pickens (Nov. 10, F2)01:30–01:4010 mi km on on1000 yd m on onOne home and a barn were damaged, and hundreds of trees were snapped and uprooted.National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi [Mississippi Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322913 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 20, 2023National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi [Mississippi Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322914 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 20, 2023National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi [Mississippi Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322999 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 20, 2023 F3NW of Oliver SpringsMorganTN36.0333 -84.6 Oliver Springs (Nov. 10, F3)01:31–01:428.3 mi km on on300 yd m on on7 deaths – The communities of Mossy Grove and Joyner were devastated. A total of 24 homes were destroyed, and 63 others were damaged. A total of 12 mobile homes were destroyed, and 18 others were damaged as well. Severe tree damage occurred and vehicles were thrown. A total of 28 people were injured.National Weather Service in Morristown, Tennessee [Tennessee Event Report: F3 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322729 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F1N of New Hope, MSLowndes (MS), Pickens (AL)MS, AL33.45 -88.3333 New Hope (Nov. 10, F1)01:36–01:489.5 mi km on on400 yd m on onDamage in both states was limited to trees.National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi [Mississippi Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322916 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 20, 2023National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama [Alabama Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5321439 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 20, 2023 F0SE of HustonvilleLincolnKY37.4333 -84.7833 Hustonville (Nov. 11, F0)01:45–01:460.1 mi km on on25 yd m on onDamage was limited to trees.National Weather Service in Louisville, Kentucky [Kentucky Event Report: F0 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5323473 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 20, 2023 F2S of Lake CityAndersonTN36.2 -84.2 Lake City (Nov. 10, F2)01:54–02:055.5 mi km on on75 yd m on onA total of 32 homes were damaged, of which 3 were completely destroyed; 9 mobile homes were damaged as well.National Weather Service in Morristown, Tennessee [Tennessee Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322731 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F2N of SpencerVan BurenTN35.73 -85.47 Spencer (Nov. 10, F2)02:10–02:142.9 mi km on on100 yd m on onA frame house was destroyed. The National Centers for Environmental Information erroneously lists the path of this tornado.National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee [Tennessee Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322211 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F3NE of Fayette to E of CullmanFayette, Walker, Winston, CullmanAL33.7667 -87.8 Fayette (Nov. 10, F3)02:15–03:5272.6 mi km on on1175 yd m on on7 deaths – Close to 500 structures were damaged or destroyed and hundreds of trees were downed by this long-tracked tornado. The worst damage occurred in the Saragossa community. Unanchored homes were swept away and vehicles were thrown and mangled. A total of 40 people were injured.National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama [Alabama Event Report: F3 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5321435 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama [Alabama Event Report: F3 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5321436 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama [Alabama Event Report: F3 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5321437 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama [Alabama Event Report: F3 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5321438 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F1S of LouisvilleWinstonMS33.05 -89.05 Louisville (Nov. 10, F1)02:20–02:4015 mi km on on500 yd m on onTwo mobile homes were destroyed while several homes and outbuildings were damaged. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted.National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi [Mississippi Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322994 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 20, 2023 F1NW of PikevilleBledsoeTN35.7333 -85.2667 Pikeville (Nov. 10, F1)02:30–02:386.2 mi km on on100 yd m on onFive homes were damaged.National Weather Service in Morristown, Tennessee [Tennessee Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5323380 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F1SE of CantonMadisonMS32.55 -89.95 Canton (Nov. 10, F1)02:34–02:362 mi km on on50 yd m on onDamage was limited to trees.National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi [Mississippi Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322997 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 20, 2023 F0S of Crossville (1st tornado)CumberlandTN35.8 -85.0167 Crossville (Nov. 10, F0)02:46–02:470.1 mi km on on20 yd m on onWeak tornado with no damage.National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee [Tennessee Event Report: F0 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322144 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F1SE of BerryFayetteAL33.6167 -87.5333 Berry (Nov. 10, F1)03:10–03:154.3 mi km on on90 yd m on onA lumber mill and a mobile home were damaged. Numerous trees were downed as well.National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama [Alabama Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5321440 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F1DoraWalkerAL33.7 -87.15 Dora (Nov. 10, F1)03:38–03:474.3 mi km on on300 yd m on onSeveral structures in Dora were damaged, including roofs of homes.National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama [Alabama Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5321518 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F3S of Crossville (2nd tornado)CumberlandTN35.86 -85.13 Crossville (Nov. 10, F3)03:33–?12.2 mi km on on900 yd m on on4 deaths – 33 homes and mobile homes were destroyed, and 128 others were damaged. One public building was also damaged. Many trees were snapped and uprooted, and power lines were downed as well. All the fatalities occurred inside mobile homes. The National Centers for Environmental Information erroneously lists the details of this tornado.National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee [Tennessee Event Report: F3 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322212 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F1S of AllgoodBlount, EtowahAL33.9 -86.5167 Allgood (Nov. 10, F1)04:22–04:3210.6 mi km on on300 yd m on onSeveral structures were damaged and two cows were killed by falling trees.National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama [Alabama Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5321519 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama [Alabama Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5321520 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F2N of Abernant to BessemerTuscaloosa, JeffersonAL33.3167 -87.2333 Abernant (Nov. 10, F2)04:22–04:4315.2 mi km on on450 yd m on onThis tornado struck North Johns and Sumter before dissipating in Bessemer. A manufacturing facility was heavily damaged. Several homes and businesses sustained varying degree of damage as well. A crane was toppled at a quarry in Bessemer.National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama [Alabama Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5321522 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama [Alabama Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5321523 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F1N of SteeleSt. ClairAL33.95 -86.25 Steele (Nov. 10, F1)04:41–04:443.2 mi km on on50 yd m on onThree homes were damaged, along with a few outbuildings. Trees were downed as well.National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama [Alabama Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5321521 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F2SE of CentreCherokeeAL34.1167 -85.6333 Centre (Nov. 10, F2)05:20–05:3210.5 mi km on on440 yd m on on1 death – 88 homes were damaged or destroyed. Many trees were downed and outbuildings were destroyed. The fatality occurred in a mobile home. Four people were injured.National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama [Alabama Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5321578 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 November 11 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, November 11, 2002All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency. note Date/TimeF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary F2S of AdairsvilleBartowGA34.3 -84.9833 Adairsville (Nov. 11, F2)06:351.3 mi km on on50 yd m on onSeven chicken houses and a barn were destroyed, killing 7,500 chickens. About 15 homes were damaged as well.National Weather Service in Atlanta, Georgia [Georgia Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322042 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F2W of DawsonvilleCherokee, Pickens, DawsonGA34.35 -84.5833 Dawsonville (Nov. 11, F2)06:48–07:2523 mi km on on100 yd m on onA total of 28 homes, 2 mobile homes, 2 businesses and several other structures were destroyed. Over 150 other homes and 2 churches sustained varying levels of damage. Several livestock were killed and 13 people were injured, including 3 at a popular restaurant.National Weather Service in Atlanta, Georgia [Georgia Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5321965 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Atlanta, Georgia [Georgia Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5321964 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023National Weather Service in Atlanta, Georgia [Georgia Event Report: F2 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5321962 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 19, 2023 F1S of ColumbiaMarionMS31.0833 -89.8167 Columbia (Nov. 11, F1)06:50–07:004 mi km on on25 yd m on onOne mobile home was destroyed, while another mobile home and house were damaged.National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi [Mississippi Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5323000 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 20, 2023 F1NW of CovingtonSt. TammanyLA30.5333 -90.2333 Covington (Nov. 11, F1)06:550.3 mi km on on150 yd m on onThree homes and a few outbuildings were damaged.National Weather Service in New Orleans, Louisiana [Louisiana Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5321567 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 20, 2023 F0S of PiedmontAnderson, GreenvilleSC34.6833 -82.4833 Piedmont (Nov. 11, F0)10:22–10:276 mi km on on50 yd m on onDamage was limited to trees.National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina [South Carolina Event Report: F0 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322521 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 20, 2023National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina [South Carolina Event Report: F0 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322522 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 20, 2023 F1S of SimpsonvilleGreenvilleSC34.7167 -82.2667 Simpsonville (Nov. 11, F1)10:30–10:344 mi km on on100 yd m on onOne hotel sustained extensive damage to its roof, while outbuildings, a scoreboard, and fences were destroyed. Other structures sustained damage and two tractor trailers were blown over.National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina [South Carolina Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322523 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 20, 2023 F0NW of TroyMcCormickSC34.0 -82.4833 Troy (Nov. 11, F0)10:45–10:559 mi km on on100 yd m on onDamage was limited to trees, though two people were injured by a tree that crushed a vehicle.National Weather Service in Columbia, South Carolina [South Carolina Event Report: F0 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5319416 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 20, 2023 F0NW of LincolntonLincolnGA33.9 -82.5667 Lincolnton (Nov. 11, F0)11:15–11:171 mi km on on50 yd m on onDamage was limited to trees.National Weather Service in Columbia, South Carolina [Georgia Event Report: F0 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5319414 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 20, 2023 F0S of WillingtonMcCormickSC33.9333 -82.4833 Willington (Nov. 11, F0)11:20–11:255 mi km on on100 yd m on onDamage to trees and power lines.National Weather Service in Columbia, South Carolina [South Carolina Event Report: F0 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5319417 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 20, 2023 F1W of NewberryNewberrySC34.2667 -81.7667 Newberry (Nov. 11, F1)11:42–11:441.5 mi km on on100 yd m on onDamage to trees and power lines.National Weather Service in Columbia, South Carolina [South Carolina Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5319418 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 20, 2023 F1N of Little MountainNewberrySC34.23 -81.4167 Newberry (Nov. 11, F1)12:35–12:371.2 mi km on on100 yd m on onA few homes sustained minor damage and a shed was blown down.National Weather Service in Columbia, South Carolina [South Carolina Event Report: F1 Tornado] https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5319490 National Centers for Environmental Information 2002 January 20, 2023 Van Wert–Roselms, Ohio 2002 Van Wert–Roselms tornado Van Wert–Roselms, Ohio November 10, 3:15 p.m. EST (UTC−05:00) 1 hour, 10 minutes November 10, 4:25 p.m. EST (UTC−05:00) Van wert tornado still.png 300 The tornado captured by Ohio Highway Patrol atl 207–260 mph km/h on F4 4 17 >$30 million (2002 USD) On November 10, a violent tornado struck the city of Van Wert and the community of Roselms in Ohio.((National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)) ((National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service)) ((National Climatic Data Center)) Angel William Hinson Stuart Mooring Rhonda Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena Storm Data November 2002 44 11 92–93 United States Department of Commerce English 0039-1972The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s damage survey by county: National Centers for Environmental Information National Weather Service in Northern Indiana Ohio Event Report: F4 Tornado (Van Wert County) https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322801 Storm Events Database National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 30 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231030071409/https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322801 30 October 2023 14 February 2013 live National Centers for Environmental Information National Weather Service in Northern Indiana Ohio Event Report: F3 Tornado (Paulding County) https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322863 Storm Events Database National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 30 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231030071453/https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322863 30 October 2023 14 February 2013 live National Centers for Environmental Information National Weather Service in Northern Indiana Ohio Event Report: F3 Tornado (Putnam County) https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322864 Storm Events Database National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 30 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231030205715/https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322864 30 October 2023 14 February 2013 live National Centers for Environmental Information National Weather Service in Northern Indiana Ohio Event Report: F0 Tornado (Defiance County) https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322865 Storm Events Database National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 30 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231030205749/https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322865 30 October 2023 14 February 2013 live National Centers for Environmental Information National Weather Service in Northern Indiana Ohio Event Report: F0 Tornado (Henry County) https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322866 Storm Events Database National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 30 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231030205801/https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/storm-events-database/event-details/5322866 30 October 2023 14 February 2013 liveNational Weather Service in Northern Indiana National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Tornadoes devastate parts of northwest Ohio and eastern Indiana https://www.weather.gov/iwx/20021110_tornado Tornadoes devastate parts of northwest Ohio and east central Indiana United States Department of Commerce 30 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231030212047/https://www.weather.gov/iwx/20021110_tornado 30 October 2023 live The National Weather Service rated the worst of the damage F4 on the Fujita scale, with several homes and businesses sustaining F4 damage in the city of Van Wert.Bentkowski Grace 20 years since historic F4 tornado swept through northeastern Indiana, northwestern Ohio https://www.wane.com/top-stories/20-years-since-historic-f4-tornado-swept-through-northeastern-indiana-northwestern-ohio/ WANE-TV CBS Broadcasting Inc. 31 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231031051739/https://www.wane.com/top-stories/20-years-since-historic-f4-tornado-swept-through-northeastern-indiana-northwestern-ohio/ 31 October 2023 Fort Wayne, Indiana 10 November 2022 liveNational Weather Service in Cleveland, Ohio National Weather Service in Northern Indiana National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Storm Prediction Center A Trail of Death and Destruction https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/868cb9d6c9504630b7ceb3aa51d6538e ArcGIS StoryMaps National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration https://web.archive.org/web/20231031052433/https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/868cb9d6c9504630b7ceb3aa51d6538e 31 October 2023 StoryMap 10 November 2022 live The tornado touched down approximately 4 mi km in northeast of the village of Willshire, Ohio in Van Wert County and began moving northeast towards the city of Van Wert. Right after touching down, the tornado rapidly intensified to F4 intensity as it crossed Zook Road approximately 5 mi km in southwest of Van Wert. Around Zook Road, a 75-year-old man was killed when the tornado destroyed his house at F4 intensity.Narramore Jen Wilkes Nick Van Wert, OH F4 Tornado - November 10, 2002 https://www.tornadotalk.com/van-wert-oh-f4-tornado-november-10-2002/ Tornado Talk 31 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231031052922/http://web.archive.org/screenshot/https://www.tornadotalk.com/van-wert-oh-f4-tornado-november-10-2002/ 31 October 2023 10 November 2019 live The National Weather Service documented that he was attempting to shield his wheelchair-using wife when the tornado struck. As the tornado continued into Van Wert, it maintained F4 intensity. In Van Wert, 43 homes and five businesses were destroyed and 164 homes and 27 businesses were damaged. The Twin Cinemas and the five buildings in the Vision Industrial Park sustained F4 damage. In the Twin Cinemas, 60 people, mostly children, were inside watching a movie when the tornado destroyed the building. Vehicles from the cinema parking lot were thrown into the seats of the cinema. An 18-year-old was killed after driving near the cinema and having his car thrown into the cinema seats. Three county engineering buildings were also destroyed by the tornado in Van Wert. After passing through the Vision Industrial Park, several homes and business in Van Wert sustained F3 to F4 damage. The tornado continued northeast out of Van Wert and crossed into Paulding County, where it struck the community of Roselms. Only one building remained standing in Roselms after the tornado. Every structure in Roselms sustained up to F3 damage, and the entire 9 mi km mid in track of the tornado through Paulding County was rated F3 by the National Weather Service.National Weather Service in Northern Indiana Van Wert Tornado Determined To Be A Violent F4 Tornado https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PNSFWA&e=200211122320 Iowa Environmental Mesonet National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 31 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231031151825/https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PNSFWA&e=200211122320 31 October 2023 12 November 2002 live The Dayton Daily Newspaper reported that in Paulding County, 23 homes, 32 barns, and a church were completely leveled and 19 additional homes were damaged.Bohman Jim Storm Damage In The State https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news/25255435/ Newspapers.com Dayton Daily News https://web.archive.org/web/20231031202650/https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news/25255435/ 31 October 2023 Columbus, Ohio 5 Newspaper 13 November 2002 live The Washington Township building was also leveled by the tornado. The tornado continued northeast at F3 intensity as it crossed into Putnam County. In Putnam County, the tornado destroyed a mobile home in Continental, killing a man and his wife. After traveling 7 mi km in through the county, the tornado rapidly weakened to F0 intensity just before it crossed into Defiance County. While traveling 3 mi km in through Defiance County, the tornado skipped and caused F0 damage to five homes and some outbuildings before crossing into Henry County. In Henry County, the tornado continued to skip and caused F0 damage to outbuildings and trees along a path of 12 mi km. The tornado lifted approximately 2 mi km in southeast of Malinta. In total, the tornado killed four people and injured 17 others along a path of 53 mi km, while reaching a peak width of 880 yd m.The Van Wert EF4 Tornado - Veterans Day Weekend, 2002 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d6f4VuNfAQ YouTube Weatherbox 31 October 2023 Video 9 December 2022 31 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231031161634/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d6f4VuNfAQ live The tornado caused at least $30 million (2002 USD) in damage just in the city of Van Wert. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration later stated that out of the entire tornado outbreak, which included a total of 76 tornadoes, the Van Wert–Roselms tornado was the most remembered, due to "the heroic efforts of [Scott Shaffer] at the Van Wert Cinemas. After hearing the tornado warning that was broadcast over the county's warning system, the manager led 60 patrons to interior hallways and restrooms. This was only a few minutes before the tornado destroyed the theater. Besides leveling the building, 3 cars were tossed into the seats that were previously occupied by moviegoers, many of which were children."Seewer John Moviegoers survive tornado in bathrooms https://www.newspapers.com/article/chillicothe-gazette/25254133/ Newspapers.com Chillicothe Gazette & Associated Press 31 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231031202307/https://www.newspapers.com/article/chillicothe-gazette/25254133/ 31 October 2023 Chillicothe, Ohio 3 Newspaper 12 November 2002 liveMovie: Quick action saved lives https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer/25254012/ Newspapers.com The Cincinnati Enquirer & Associated Press 1 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231101000453/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer/25254012/ 1 November 2023 6 Newspaper 12 November 2002 live Gallery See also Weather of 2002 List of North American tornadoes and tornado outbreaks List of F4 and EF4 tornadoes List of F4 and EF4 tornadoes (2000–2009) November 1989 tornado outbreak Tornado outbreak of November 14–16, 2006 Notes 3oem "note" 30em 2. A 71 year old Briceville Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter in Anderson County, TN. Suffered a fatal heart attack while checking residences and clearing debris from roadways just after the storm passed. References External links Veterans Day Tornado Outbreak (NWS Birmingham, Alabama) November 10, 2002 (NWS Huntsville, Alabama) Severe Weather Event - November 10-11, 2002 (NWS Jackson, Mississippi) Tornadoes in Middle Tennessee on November 10, 2002 (NWS Nashville, Tennessee) Tornadoes devastate parts of northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana (NWS Northern Indiana) Severe Weather Outbreak - November 10, 2002 (Midwestern Regional Climate Center) NWS Service Assessment The severe weather outbreak of 10 November 2002: Lightning and radar analysis of storms in the deep South (22nd Conference on Severe Local Storms, American Meteorological Society) Video of the Van Wert, Ohio F4 tornado, from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. 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