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List of United States tornadoes from July to August 2009

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This is a list of all tornadoes that were confirmed by local offices of the National Weather Service in the United States from July to August 2009.

July

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Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
0 80 32 7 1 0 0 120

July 1 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Wednesday, July 1, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Florida
EF0 N of Riverview Hillsborough 27°53′N 82°19′W / 27.88°N 82.32°W / 27.88; -82.32 (Riverview (July 1, EF0)) 1148 3 miles (4.8 km) Intermittent tornado touchdown brought down a few trees.
Sources: NCDC Storm Data

July 3 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Friday, July 3, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Kansas
EF0 ENE of New Cambria Saline 38°53′N 97°27′W / 38.88°N 97.45°W / 38.88; -97.45 (New Cambria (July 3, EF0)) 0142 unknown Brief tornado touchdown in an open field.
Sources: NCDC Storm Data

July 4 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Saturday, July 4, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Kentucky
EF0 NE of Almo Calloway 36°44′N 88°14′W / 36.73°N 88.24°W / 36.73; -88.24 (Almo (July 4, EF0)) 2329 1 mile (1.6 km) Tree limbs and tops downed and field corn blown over.
EF0 SW of Golden Pond Trigg 36°44′N 88°04′W / 36.74°N 88.07°W / 36.74; -88.07 (Golden Pond (July 4, EF0)) 2339 0.5 miles (0.80 km) Tree limbs and tops downed.
EF1 SE of Herndon Christian 36°43′N 87°33′W / 36.72°N 87.55°W / 36.72; -87.55 (Golden Pond (July 4, EF0)) 0013 0.5 miles (0.80 km) Minor shingle damage to one house. Many trees damaged and corn stalks flattened.
Sources: SPC Storm Reports for July 4, 2009, NWS Paducah, NCDC Storm Data

July 5 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Sunday, July 5, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Colorado
EF0 SE of Sterling Saline 40°36′N 103°09′W / 40.60°N 103.15°W / 40.60; -103.15 (Sterling (July 5, EF0)) 0040 unknown Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
Montana
EF0 ENE of Glendive Dawson 47°10′N 104°28′W / 47.16°N 104.47°W / 47.16; -104.47 (Glendive (July 5, EF0)) 0055 unknown Brief tornado touchdown confirmed by a storm spotter.
Sources: NCDC Storm Data

July 7 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Tuesday, July 7, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Minnesota
EF0 N of Storden Cottonwood 44°07′N 95°19′W / 44.11°N 95.32°W / 44.11; -95.32 (Storden (July 3, EF0)) 2310 unknown Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
Sources: NCDC Storm Data

July 8 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Wednesday, July 8, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Illinois
EF0 W of Lancaster Peoria 40°34′N 89°51′W / 40.57°N 89.85°W / 40.57; -89.85 (Lancaster (July 8, EF0)) 2155 unknown Brief tornado touchdown in an open field.
EF0 WNW of Teheran Mason 40°13′N 89°48′W / 40.22°N 89.80°W / 40.22; -89.80 (Teheran (July 8, EF0)) 2203 unknown Brief tornado touchdown in an open field.
South Dakota
EF1 SSW of Deerfield Pennington 43°51′N 103°55′W / 43.85°N 103.92°W / 43.85; -103.92 (Deerfield (July 8, EF1)) 2306 1 mile (1.6 km) Pine trees that were damaged in a fire in 2000 were snapped and blown down.
EF0 WNW of Parmalee Todd 43°21′N 101°13′W / 43.35°N 101.22°W / 43.35; -101.22 (Parmalee (July 8, EF0)) 0310 4 miles (6.4 km) Tornado remained over prairie land.
EF0 SE of Mission Todd 43°15′N 100°36′W / 43.25°N 100.60°W / 43.25; -100.60 (Mission (July 8, EF0)) 0453 unknown Small tornado sighted by a storm chaser.
EF1 ENE of Clearfield Todd 43°12′N 99°56′W / 43.20°N 99.94°W / 43.20; -99.94 (Mission (July 9, EF1)) 0631 1 mile (1.6 km) Large cottonwood trees were blown down.
EF1 NE of Clearfield Todd 43°15′N 99°55′W / 43.25°N 99.91°W / 43.25; -99.91 (Mission (July 9, EF1)) 0648 1 mile (1.6 km) A garage was removed from its foundation, a combine was tipped and large cottonwood trees were snapped.
North Dakota
EF0 NE of Sentinel Butte Golden Valley 47°01′N 103°40′W / 47.02°N 103.67°W / 47.02; -103.67 (Sentinel Butte (July 8, EF0)) 0005 1 mile (1.6 km) Tornado remained over open country.
EF1 Portal area Burke 48°59′N 102°28′W / 48.99°N 102.46°W / 48.99; -102.46 (Portal (July 8, EF1)) 0015 10 miles (16 km) An old barn was destroyed and many trees and power lines were knocked down.
EF0 NNE of Medora Billings 46°58′N 103°30′W / 46.97°N 103.50°W / 46.97; -103.50 (Billings (July 8, EF0)) 0027 unknown Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
EF0 E of Northgate Burke 48°59′N 102°11′W / 48.98°N 102.19°W / 48.98; -102.19 (Northgate (July 8, EF0)) 0119 1 mile (1.6 km) Oil storage tanks were damaged.
EF0 WNW of Powers Lake Burke 48°35′N 102°40′W / 48.59°N 102.67°W / 48.59; -102.67 (Powers Lake (July 8, EF0)) 0135 2 miles (3.2 km) Tornado remained in open country.
EF0 N of Rhame Bowman 46°15′N 103°39′W / 46.25°N 103.65°W / 46.25; -103.65 (Rhame (July 8, EF0)) 0145 1 mile (1.6 km) Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
EF3 Dickinson Stark 46°53′N 102°47′W / 46.88°N 102.79°W / 46.88; -102.79 (Dickinson (July 8, EF3)) 0215 2 miles (3.2 km) Rain-wrapped tornado destroyed nearly 100 buildings and damaged over 350 others in the southern part of the city. Extensive damage to trees and many vehicles were damaged or flipped as well. Two people were injured.
EF1 S of Sherwood Renville 48°55′N 101°48′W / 48.91°N 101.80°W / 48.91; -101.80 (Sherwood (July 8, EF1)) 0230 11 miles (18 km) A farm house was damaged by the tornado.
Sources: NWS Bismarck, NCDC Storm Data

July 11 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Saturday, July 11, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Ohio
EF1 Summithill Ross 39°13′N 83°07′W / 39.21°N 83.11°W / 39.21; -83.11 (Summithill (July 11, EF1)) 1955 3.06 miles (4.92 km) Two barns were destroyed. Six homes and two mobile homes were damaged as well as numerous trees. Widespread crop damage was reported.
EF1 SSE of Piketon Pike 39°00′N 82°59′W / 39.00°N 82.98°W / 39.00; -82.98 (Piketon (July 11, EF1)) 2020 0.6 miles (0.97 km) Damage to about 25 trees and a trampoline was lifted over a fence.
Pennsylvania
EF0 White Deer Union 41°04′N 76°56′W / 41.07°N 76.94°W / 41.07; -76.94 (White Deer (July 11, EF0)) 2140 1 mile (1.6 km) Damage limited to a few trees.
Colorado
EF0 ESE of Kutch Elbert 38°52′N 103°48′W / 38.87°N 103.80°W / 38.87; -103.80 (Kutch (July 11, EF0)) 2335 unknown Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
North Dakota
EF0 ESE of Gladstone Stark 46°51′N 102°30′W / 46.85°N 102.50°W / 46.85; -102.50 (Gladstone (July 11, EF0)) 2355 4 miles (6.4 km) Tornado spotted by trained spotters with no damage.
Sources: NWS Wilmington, OH, NWS State College, NCDC Storm Data

July 12 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Sunday, July 12, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Florida
EF0 NW of Vero Beach Indian River 27°39′N 80°35′W / 27.65°N 80.58°W / 27.65; -80.58 (Vero Beach (July 12, EF0)) 2230 unknown Brief tornado spotted by a local citizen.
Sources: NCDC Storm Data

July 13 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Monday, July 13, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
New Mexico
EF0 S of Tres Piedras Taos 36°19′N 105°58′W / 36.32°N 105.97°W / 36.32; -105.97 (Tres Piedras (July 13, EF0)) 2320 unknown Brief landspout tornado damaged a barn and some fencing.
South Dakota
EF0 SSW of Parmalee Todd 43°17′N 101°01′W / 43.28°N 101.02°W / 43.28; -101.02 (Parmalee (July 13, EF0)) 2335 unknown Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
Wyoming
EF2 NE of Sundance Crook 44°31′N 104°13′W / 44.52°N 104.22°W / 44.52; -104.22 (Sundance (July 13, EF2)) 0010 9.5 miles (15.3 km) A large barn and two garages were destroyed at a ranch. The house lost much of its roof while a mobile home had roof and siding damage. 4,000 acres (16 km2) of Ponderosa pine trees were toppled. Two people were injured.
Montana
EF0 W of Frazer Valley 48°03′N 106°04′W / 48.05°N 106.07°W / 48.05; -106.07 (Frazer (July 13, EF0)) 0133 unknown First of two brief tornado touchdowns.
EF0 WSW of Frazer Valley 48°02′N 106°03′W / 48.04°N 106.05°W / 48.04; -106.05 (Frazer (July 13, EF0)) 0140 unknown First of two brief tornado touchdowns.
Nebraska
EF2 S of Crookston Cherry 42°47′N 100°45′W / 42.79°N 100.75°W / 42.79; -100.75 (Crookston (July 13, EF2)) 0220 unknown Damage was mostly confined at a ranch where a trailer home, small outbuilding and metal windbreak were destroyed by a brief but intense tornado. A hay baler was moved 15 yards.
Sources: NWS Rapid City, NWS North Platte, Storm Reports for July 13, 2009, NCDC Storm Data

July 14 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Tuesday, July 14, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Minnesota
EF2 NNE of Swift Falls Swift, Pope 45°29′N 95°23′W / 45.49°N 95.39°W / 45.49; -95.39 (Swift Falls (July 14, EF2)) 2121 9 miles (14 km) Two turkey barns and two garages were completely destroyed. Damage to two residences and some small outbuildings. There was also crop and significant tree damage.
EF1 Spicer area Kandiyohi 45°14′N 94°56′W / 45.23°N 94.94°W / 45.23; -94.94 (Spicer (July 14, EF1)) 2140 6.5 miles (10.5 km) Two homes and a garage had roof damage. Dozens of cars at a mall had window damage. Significant tree damage along part of the path. There was additional shingle damage along the path.
EF0 NW of Elrosa Stearns 45°34′N 94°59′W / 45.57°N 94.98°W / 45.57; -94.98 (Spicer (July 14, EF0)) 2207 0.5 miles (0.80 km) Brief tornado remained in an open field.
Kansas
EF0 S of Wilroads Ford 37°34′N 99°58′W / 37.57°N 99.97°W / 37.57; -99.97 (Wilroads (July 14, EF0)) 2352 unknown Brief landspout tornado with no damage.
Sources: NWS Twin Cities, NWS Twin Cities - 2009 tornadoes, Storm Reports for July 14, 2009, NCDC Storm Data

July 15 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Wednesday, July 15, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Florida
EF0 Orlando Orange 28°25′N 81°28′W / 28.42°N 81.47°W / 28.42; -81.47 (Orlando (July 15, EF0)) 2345 unknown Brief tornado damaged a warehouse in southwest Orlando near the interchange of John Young Parkway and State Route 528.
Sources: NWS Melbourne, Storm Reports for July 15, 2009, NCDC Storm Data

July 16 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Thursday, July 16, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Vermont
EF0 S of Williamstown Orange 44°04′N 72°32′W / 44.07°N 72.53°W / 44.07; -72.53 (Williamstown (July 16, EF0)) 2305 2.5 miles (4.0 km) The roof of a barn was blown off. Remainder of damage was limited to hundreds of trees.
Sources: Storm Reports for July 16, 2009, NWS Burlington (PNS), NCDC Storm Data

July 17 event (Southeast)

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List of reported tornadoes - Friday, July 17, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Virginia
EF1 N of Pittsville Pittsylvania 37°02′N 79°28′W / 37.04°N 79.46°W / 37.04; -79.46 (Pittsfield (July 17, EF1)) 1448 0.7 miles (1.1 km) Damage mostly limited to trees. One tree fell on a home.
EF1 Hurt Pittsylvania 37°05′N 79°19′W / 37.09°N 79.31°W / 37.09; -79.31 (Hurt (July 17, EF1)) 1502 0.6 miles (0.97 km) Eight structures were damaged by fallen trees including two homes were trees fell through the roof.
EF0 WNW of Brookneal Campbell 37°04′N 79°01′W / 37.06°N 79.01°W / 37.06; -79.01 (Brookneal (July 17, EF0)) 1525 75 yards (100 m) Many soofwood trees were snapped or downed.
North Carolina
EF0 ENE of Alligoods Beaufort 35°34′N 76°54′W / 35.57°N 76.90°W / 35.57; -76.90 (Alligoods (July 17, EF0)) 2123 1 mile (1.6 km) Tornado reported by the local fire department with no damage.
EF0 SE of Washington Beaufort 35°29′N 76°58′W / 35.48°N 76.96°W / 35.48; -76.96 (Washington (July 17, EF0)) 0012 1.35 miles (2.17 km) Damage to trees, electrical wires and power poles. 25 homes had damage from falling trees and limbs.
Sources: Storm Reports for July 17, 2009, NWS Blacksburg, NWS Morehead City, NCDC Storm Data

July 17 event (Colorado)

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List of reported tornadoes - Friday, July 17, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Colorado
EF0 NNW of Pritchett Bent, Baca 37°38′N 102°58′W / 37.63°N 102.97°W / 37.63; -102.97 (Pritchett (July 17, EF0)) 0055 3.6 miles (5.8 km) Tornado remained over open rangeland.
Sources: NCDC Storm Data

July 18 event (Maine)

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List of reported tornadoes - Saturday, July 18, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Maine
EF0 NNE of Bethel Oxford 44°28′N 70°44′W / 44.47°N 70.74°W / 44.47; -70.74 (Bethel (July 18, EF0)) 2305 1.3 miles (2.1 km) Damage to trees and at a corn field.
Sources: Storm Reports for July 18, 2009, NWS Portland, ME, NCDC Storm Data

July 18 event (New Mexico)

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List of reported tornadoes - Saturday, July 18, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
New Mexico
EF0 SSE of Golden Santa Fe 35°12′N 106°10′W / 35.20°N 106.16°W / 35.20; -106.16 (Golden (July 17, EF0)) 0055 1 mile (1.6 km) Narrow tornado remained over open country.
Sources: NCDC Storm Data

July 20 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Monday, July 20, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Kansas
EF0 NW of St. Francis Cheyenne 39°45′N 101°52′W / 39.75°N 101.87°W / 39.75; -101.87 (St. Francis (July 20, EF0)) 0003 unknown A car was damaged and a semi-trailer was blown into the ditch on U.S. Route 36.
EF0 E of Rago Kingman 37°28′N 98°02′W / 37.46°N 98.03°W / 37.46; -98.03 (Rago (July 20, EF0)) 0009 2 miles (3.2 km) Rope tornado touched down in an open field.
EF0 N of Goodland Sherman 39°32′N 101°43′W / 39.54°N 101.71°W / 39.54; -101.71 (Goodland (July 20, EF0)) 0025 2 miles (3.2 km) Narrow tornado remained in open country.
EF0 NW of Goodland Sherman 39°22′N 101°42′W / 39.37°N 101.70°W / 39.37; -101.70 (Goodland (July 20, EF0)) 0034 unknown Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
EF0 S of Olmitz Barton 38°30′N 98°55′W / 38.50°N 98.91°W / 38.50; -98.91 (Olmitz (July 20, EF0)) 0045 unknown Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
EF0 S of McAllister Logan 38°52′N 101°25′W / 38.87°N 101.42°W / 38.87; -101.42 (McAllister (July 20, EF0)) 0121 unknown Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
EF0 SW of Rosalia Butler 37°46′N 96°38′W / 37.77°N 96.64°W / 37.77; -96.64 (Rosalia (July 20, EF0)) 0302 2 miles (3.2 km) Minor damage took place to a row of trees.
Colorado
EF0 Englewood area Arapahoe 39°39′N 104°59′W / 39.65°N 104.99°W / 39.65; -104.99 (Englewood (July 20, EF0)) 0508 0.4 miles (0.64 km) Brief touchdown in the eastern part of the city, rope like tornado. No damage reported.
EF0 S of Castle Rock Douglas 39°19′N 104°51′W / 39.31°N 104.85°W / 39.31; -104.85 (Castle Rock (July 20, EF0)) 0539 1 mile (1.6 km) Debris was seen, but no damage
EF0 N of Castle Rock Douglas 39°23′N 104°51′W / 39.39°N 104.85°W / 39.39; -104.85 (Castle Rock (July 20, EF0)) 0539 unknown Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
Sources: Storm Reports for July 20, 2009, NWS Goodland, NCDC Storm Data

July 21 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Tuesday, July 21, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Arkansas
EF0 S of Bingen Hempstead 33°58′N 93°46′W / 33.96°N 93.76°W / 33.96; -93.76 (Bingen (July 21, EF0)) 1842 1.1 miles (1.8 km) A wellhouse was partially knocked over and there was damage at a metal shop. Trees were snapped along a fence line.
EF0 NE of Mayflower Faulkner 35°00′N 92°23′W / 35.00°N 92.39°W / 35.00; -92.39 (Mayflower (July 21, EF0)) 2112 1.5 miles (2.4 km) Brief tornado mostly over Lake Conway with no damage.
EF0 NE of Vilonia Faulkner 35°06′N 92°10′W / 35.10°N 92.16°W / 35.10; -92.16 (Vilonia (July 21, EF0)) 2134 1.2 miles (1.9 km) Roof damage to one home. A judging stand at a horse arena and a shed were destroyed. Trees and fences were blown down.
EF0 N of Sulphur Springs Jefferson 34°11′N 92°08′W / 34.18°N 92.13°W / 34.18; -92.13 (Sulphur Springs (July 21, EF0)) 0120 1.6 miles (2.6 km) Minor roof damage to a couple of homes. Trees were knocked down, a fence was blown down and various yard items were blown around.
Texas
EF0 ENE of Lakeview Lynn 33°21′N 101°59′W / 33.35°N 101.98°W / 33.35; -101.98 (Lakeview (July 21, EF0)) 2109 unknown Brief tornado spotted by law enforcement.
Sources: NWS Little Rock (Damage Survey), NWS Little Rock (Event Summary), NWS Shreveport, NCDC Storm Data

July 23 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Thursday, July 23, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Colorado
EF0 S of Boyero Lincoln 38°51′N 103°16′W / 38.85°N 103.27°W / 38.85; -103.27 (Boyero (July 23, EF0)) 2115 unknown Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
EF0 NE of Bristol Prowers 38°10′N 102°10′W / 38.16°N 102.17°W / 38.16; -102.17 (Bristol (July 23, EF0)) 0126 2 miles (3.2 km) Tornado remained over open country.
Sources: NCDC Storm Data

July 24 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Friday, July 24, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Maryland
EF0 Elliott Dorchester 38°19′N 76°00′W / 38.31°N 76.00°W / 38.31; -76.00 (Elliott (July 24, EF0)) 0530 0.25 miles (0.40 km) Brief waterspout moved onshore on Elliott Island, overturning a travel trailer. Two people were injured.
Florida
EF0 Ormond Beach Volusia 29°17′N 81°04′W / 29.28°N 81.06°W / 29.28; -81.06 (Ormond Beach (July 24, EF0)) 2146 0.6 miles (0.97 km) Waterspout came ashore on the beach tossing a catamaran.
EF0 Port Orange Volusia 29°07′N 81°02′W / 29.12°N 81.03°W / 29.12; -81.03 (Port Orange (July 24, EF0)) 2225 0.75 miles (1.21 km) Over 150 mobile homes were damaged in two mobile home parks. One person was injured.
Wisconsin
EF1 N of Shullsburg Lafayette 42°37′N 90°17′W / 42.61°N 90.29°W / 42.61; -90.29 (Shullsburg (July 24, EF1)) 2212 3 miles (4.8 km) A barn and metal shed were destroyed. Damage to numerous trees and a home.
EF1 NE of New Diggings Lafayette 42°33′N 90°19′W / 42.55°N 90.32°W / 42.55; -90.32 (New Diggings (July 24, EF1)) 2332 4 miles (6.4 km) A metal shed was destroyed while a house and numerous trees were damaged.
Illinois
EF1 S of Princeton Bureau 41°21′N 89°28′W / 41.35°N 89.46°W / 41.35; -89.46 (Princeton (July 24, EF1)) 0250 1 mile (1.6 km) Heavy damage on a farm, with a barn and a grain bin destroyed and its house damaged.
Sources: NWS Wakefield, NWS Melbourne, NWS Milwaukee, Storm reports for July 24, 2009, NCDC Storm Data

July 25 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Saturday, July 25, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
New York
EF1 Darien/Corfu Genesee 42°58′N 78°24′W / 42.96°N 78.40°W / 42.96; -78.40 (Corfu (July 25, EF1)) 2053 4 miles (6.4 km) One greenhouse and a barn were destroyed. 25 to 30 homes were damaged. Damage to power poles, trees and vehicles.
EF0 Hilton Monroe 43°17′N 77°47′W / 43.29°N 77.79°W / 43.29; -77.79 (Hilton (July 25, EF0)) 2155 0.75 miles (1.21 km) Damage to one home and numerous trees. Outdoor objects were tossed around.
Sources: Storm Reports for July 25, 2009, NWS Buffalo, NCDC Storm Data

July 26 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Sunday, July 26, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Pennsylvania
EF1 N of St. Marys Elk 41°28′N 78°34′W / 41.47°N 78.56°W / 41.47; -78.56 (St. Marys (July 26, EF1)) 2221 1.25 miles (2.01 km) Two homes were damaged and several trees were uprooted.
New York
EF1 Onoville Cattaraugus 42°01′N 79°04′W / 42.02°N 79.06°W / 42.02; -79.06 (Onoville (July 26, EF1)) 2250 13 miles (21 km) Awnings were destroyed, trailers were moved or rolled over and boats were damaged. Hundreds of trees were damaged.
EF0 Allegany State Park Cattaraugus 42°02′N 78°54′W / 42.04°N 78.90°W / 42.04; -78.90 (Allegany State Park (July 26, EF0)) 2315 2.2 miles (3.5 km) Many trees were damaged in the park.
Sources: NWS Quad Cities, Storm Reports for July 26, 2009, NWS Buffalo, NCDC Storm Data

July 27 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Monday, July 27, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Florida
EF0 SSW of Rocky Creek Hillsborough 27°58′N 82°36′W / 27.97°N 82.60°W / 27.97; -82.60 (Rocky Creek (July 27, EF0)) 1527 unknown Brief waterspout made landfall along the Courtney Campbell Causeway.
Wisconsin
EF1 W of Soldiers Grove Crawford 43°23′N 90°54′W / 43.38°N 90.90°W / 43.38; -90.90 (Soldiers Grove (July 27, EF1)) 2216 4 miles (6.4 km) A few barns and outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. EF1 damage included an LP tank at a barn.
EF1 SW of Montello Marquette, Green Lake 43°46′N 89°23′W / 43.76°N 89.38°W / 43.76; -89.38 (Montello (July 27, EF1)) 2248 9 miles (14 km) Minor roof damage to a pole barn and a mobile home. Many trees were knocked down.
EF0 NE of Gratiot Lafayette 42°36′N 90°00′W / 42.60°N 90.00°W / 42.60; -90.00 (Gratiot (July 27, EF0)) 0110 0.1 miles (0.16 km) Minor roof damage to two farm houses. Tree limbs smashed three vehicles.
Colorado
EF0 NW of Limon Lincoln 39°22′N 103°41′W / 39.37°N 103.68°W / 39.37; -103.68 (Limon (July 27, EF0)) 2321 unknown Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
Wyoming
EF0 S of Savageton Campbell 39°22′N 103°41′W / 39.37°N 103.68°W / 39.37; -103.68 (Savageton (July 27, EF0)) 2325 1 mile (1.6 km) Tornado damaged a shed and fencing.
Sources: NWS La Crosse, NWS Milwaukee, NCDC Storm Data

July 28 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Tuesday, July 28, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Texas
EF1 SE of Crossroads Harrison 32°25′N 94°11′W / 32.42°N 94.18°W / 32.42; -94.18 (Crossroads (July 28, EF1)) 1428 unknown Two houses and a mobile home were damaged and a car was crushed by falling trees.
Kansas
EF0 SSW of Centralia Nemaha 39°41′N 96°09′W / 39.69°N 96.15°W / 39.69; -96.15 (Centralia (July 28, EF0)) 1820 unknown Brief landspout tornado with no damage.
Mississippi
EF0 ESE of Patrick Patrick 33°29′N 88°43′W / 33.48°N 88.72°W / 33.48; -88.72 (Patrick (July 28, EF0)) 2043 unknown Brief tornado remained over farmland.
Tennessee
EF1 SW of Goodbars Warren 35°41′N 85°37′W / 35.69°N 85.62°W / 35.69; -85.62 (Goodbars (July 28, EF1)) 2232 1 mile (1.6 km) A barn, grain silo and several farm buildings were destroyed, and a house was damaged.
Alabama
EF0 NW of Elkmont Limestone 34°57′N 87°00′W / 34.95°N 87.00°W / 34.95; -87.00 (Elkmont (July 28, EF0)) 0055 275 yards (300 m) Damage limited to trees.
Sources: Storm Reports for July 28, 2009, NWS Huntsville (PNS), NCDC Storm Data

July 29 event (Northeast)

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List of reported tornadoes - Wednesday, July 29, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Pennsylvania
EF0 Tunkhannock (1st tornado) Wyoming 41°31′N 75°58′W / 41.51°N 75.96°W / 41.51; -75.96 (Tunkhannock (July 29, EF0)) 1718 262 yards (200 m) Damage to many trees, a shed, a corn field and a barn.
EF0 Tunkhannock (2nd tornado) Wyoming 41°31′N 75°57′W / 41.52°N 75.95°W / 41.52; -75.95 (Tunkhannock (July 29, EF0)) 1722 442 yards (400 m) Damage at the airport where there was a farm outbuilding with roof damage. Damage to corn stalks and trees.
EF2 Stroudsburg area Monroe 40°59′N 75°12′W / 40.98°N 75.20°W / 40.98; -75.20 (Stroudsburg (July 29, EF2)) 1735 4.6 miles (7.4 km) Four large farm buildings and a garage were destroyed. Several houses and a resort building lost their roofs. Two people were injured. First strong tornado since 1979 in Monroe County.
Maryland
EF0 WNW of Oldtown Allegany 39°32′N 78°37′W / 39.54°N 78.62°W / 39.54; -78.62 (Oldtown (July 29, EF0)) 1848 1 mile (1.6 km) Hardwood trees were uprooted and power poles were snapped.
EF0 SW of Belle Grove Allegany 39°41′N 78°13′W / 39.69°N 78.21°W / 39.69; -78.21 (Belle Grove (July 29, EF0)) 1929 1 mile (1.6 km) Tree damage was found from a tornado touchdown.
New Jersey
EF2 NNE of Pellettown Sussex 41°14′N 74°39′W / 41.23°N 74.65°W / 41.23; -74.65 (Pellettown (July 29, EF2)) 1848 7 miles (11 km) Two barns partially collapsed. A silo was destroyed with two others damaged. Thousands of trees were damaged, along with large swaths of farmland where at least one farm animal was killed. Strongest tornado ever since records are kept in Sussex County, New Jersey and first F2 or EF2 tornado in New Jersey since May 27, 2001.
New York
EF0 Unionville Orange 41°17′N 74°34′W / 41.29°N 74.57°W / 41.29; -74.57 (Unionville (July 29, EF0)) 1905 1 mile (1.6 km) Damage to many trees, some of which fell on homes and cars.
Sources: Storm Reports for July 29, 2009, NWS Philadelphia, NWS New York City (PNS), NWS Binghamton, NCDC Storm Data

July 29 event (Colorado)

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List of reported tornadoes - Wednesday, July 29, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Colorado
EF0 W of Pritchett Baca 37°22′N 103°00′W / 37.37°N 103.00°W / 37.37; -103.00 (Pritchett (July 29, EF0)) 2258 unknown Brief landspout tornado with no damage.
EF0 SSE of Resolis Elbert 39°11′N 103°46′W / 39.18°N 103.77°W / 39.18; -103.77 (Resolis (July 29, EF0)) 2328 unknown A house was damaged, and power poles were removed from the ground.
Sources: NCDC Storm Data

July 30 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Thursday, July 30, 2009
EF# Location County/Parish Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Louisiana
EF0 NW of Gayles Caddo 32°20′N 93°38′W / 32.34°N 93.64°W / 32.34; -93.64 (Gayles (July 30, EF0)) 1615 1.1 miles (1.8 km) A small outbuilding was destroyed. One metal shed was blown over and a second shed was collapsed. Many trees and power lines were downed.
Arkansas
EF1 S of Princeton Dallas 33°52′N 92°40′W / 33.87°N 92.66°W / 33.87; -92.66 (Princeton (July 30, EF1)) 1942 2.3 miles (3.7 km) Damage limited to trees with some taking down power lines.
EF2 Tichnor to Elaine Arkansas, Phillips, Coahoma (MS) 34°04′N 91°16′W / 34.06°N 91.26°W / 34.06; -91.26 (Tichnor (July 30, EF2)) 2023 32.1 miles (51.7 km) Large wedge tornado damaged thousands of trees, especially in the White River National Wildlife Refuge. Damage also took place at the Phillips County Airport. Dozens of mobile homes, houses and hunting camps were also damaged or destroyed. Tornado crossed the Mississippi River four times.
EF0 N of Hydrick Poinsett 35°28′N 90°46′W / 35.47°N 90.76°W / 35.47; -90.76 (Hydrick (July 30, EF0)) 2048 5 miles (8.0 km) Several buildings and many trees were damaged.
EF0 Cummins Lincoln 34°04′N 91°34′W / 34.07°N 91.56°W / 34.07; -91.56 (Cummins (July 30, EF0)) 2111 2 miles (3.2 km) A shed and some trees were damaged at the Cummins Prison.
Illinois
EF0 NE of Capron Boone 42°24′N 88°44′W / 42.40°N 88.74°W / 42.40; -88.74 (Capron (July 30, EF0)) 2126 unknown Brief tornado damaged a few tree limbs.
Tennessee
EF1 Cordova Shelby 35°11′N 89°47′W / 35.19°N 89.79°W / 35.19; -89.79 (Cordova (July 30, EF1)) 2151 2.1 miles (3.4 km) Damage to a car dealership, a motel, a restaurant, a Kohls store, a couple of baseball fields, several other businesses, a golf course and several homes.
EF1 Lexington Henderson 35°39′N 88°23′W / 35.65°N 88.39°W / 35.65; -88.39 (Lexington (July 30, EF1)) 0052 4 miles (6.4 km) Damage to trees and power lines. An outbuilding was destroyed with a second one damaged. A mobile home was shoved into a power pole.
EF0 Wildersville Henderson 0052 200 yards (200 m) Roof damage to a church with other damage to a shed and a power pole.
EF1 W of Westmoreland Sumner 36°31′N 86°18′W / 36.51°N 86.30°W / 36.51; -86.30 (Westmoreland (July 30, EF1)) 0400 3 miles (4.8 km) One barn was flattened. Damage to outbuildings and carports with light damage to several homes. Hundreds of trees were affected.
Mississippi
EF2 SE of Olive Branch De Soto 34°55′N 89°47′W / 34.91°N 89.78°W / 34.91; -89.78 (Olive Branch (July 30, EF2)) 2200 5.8 miles (9.3 km) Over 140 houses and businesses were damaged, including at least seven houses that were destroyed.
Kentucky
EF1 N of Scottsville Allen 36°52′N 86°12′W / 36.87°N 86.20°W / 36.87; -86.20 (Scottsville (July 30, EF1)) 0435 1 mile (1.6 km) Structural damage to two barns and one residence. Numerous trees were damaged.
Sources: Storm Reports for July 30, 2009, NWS Shreveport (PNS), NWS Memphis, NWS Nashville (PNS), NWS Little Rock (PNS), NWS Little Rock (Event Summary), NWS Louisville, NCDC Storm Data

July 31 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Friday, July 31, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Ohio
EF1 S of Wooster Wayne 40°43′N 81°55′W / 40.71°N 81.92°W / 40.71; -81.92 (Wooster (July 31, EF1)) 1145 440 yards (400 m) Major damage to a pole barn.
Maryland
EF1 WSW of Ijamsville Frederick 39°21′N 77°22′W / 39.35°N 77.36°W / 39.35; -77.36 (Ijamsville (July 31, EF1)) 1806 2.5 miles (4.0 km) Barns were destroyed and three homes were damaged. Hundreds of trees were affected.
EF1 W of Monrovia Frederick 39°22′N 77°18′W / 39.37°N 77.30°W / 39.37; -77.30 (Monrovia (July 31, EF1)) 1808 2.5 miles (4.0 km) Minor damage to one home and a clubhouse at a golf course. Trees fell on some homes and lawn and patio furniture were moved some distance.
EF0 Gamber Carroll 39°28′N 76°56′W / 39.46°N 76.93°W / 39.46; -76.93 (Gamber (July 31, EF0)) 1840 1 mile (1.6 km) A couple of residences had minor roof damage. Numerous trees and a corn field were affected.
EF1 Alpha Howard 39°19′N 76°55′W / 39.32°N 76.92°W / 39.32; -76.92 (Alpha (July 31, EF1)) 1842 unknown Brief tornado knocked down many trees.
Connecticut
EF1 SE of Shelton Fairfield 41°17′N 73°04′W / 41.29°N 73.06°W / 41.29; -73.06 (Shelton (July 31, EF1)) 1956 0.5 miles (0.80 km) Damage limited to trees.
EF1 NE of East River New Haven 41°17′N 72°36′W / 41.29°N 72.60°W / 41.29; -72.60 (East River (July 31, EF1)) 2028 3 miles (4.8 km) Intermittent tornado touchdown snapped or uprooted numerous trees.
Kansas
EF0 S of Gove Gove 38°46′N 100°27′W / 38.77°N 100.45°W / 38.77; -100.45 (Gove (July 31, EF0)) 0142 unknown Brief tornado confirmed by storm chasers.
EF0 SSE of Gove Gove 38°45′N 100°24′W / 38.75°N 100.40°W / 38.75; -100.40 (Gove (July 31, EF0)) 0144 unknown Second brief tornado confirmed by storm chasers.
EF0 ENE of Pendennis Lane 38°39′N 100°16′W / 38.65°N 100.27°W / 38.65; -100.27 (Pendennis (July 31, EF0)) 0225 1 mile (1.6 km) Tornado remained over open country.
EF0 WSW of Utica Ness 38°37′N 100°14′W / 38.62°N 100.23°W / 38.62; -100.23 (Utica (July 31, EF0)) 0232 unknown Brief tornado with no damage.
Sources: Storm Reports for July 31, 2009, NWS New York City (PNS), NWS Baltimore/Washington (PNS), NWS Cleveland, NCDC Storm Data

August

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Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
0 38 18 2 1 0 0 60

Note: 1 tornado was confirmed in the final totals, but does not have a listed rating.

August 2 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Sunday, August 2, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
New York
EF0 Kirkwood Broome 42°02′N 75°46′W / 42.04°N 75.77°W / 42.04; -75.77 (Kirkwood (Aug. 2, EF0)) 1735 175 yards (200 m) Damage limited to trees.
Kansas
EF0 SE of Satanta Haskell 37°24′N 100°57′W / 37.40°N 100.95°W / 37.40; -100.95 (Satanta (Aug. 2, EF0)) 0140 1 mile (1.6 km) Narrow tornado resulted in minimal damage to corn crops.
EF1 SW of Satanta Haskell, Seward 37°23′N 100°58′W / 37.39°N 100.97°W / 37.39; -100.97 (Satanta (Aug. 2, EF1)) 0150 4 miles (6.4 km) A house and two grain bins were damaged. Damage was also reported to corn crops and a pivot sprinkler.
Sources: Storm Reports for August 2, 2009, NWS Binghamton, NCDC Storm Data

August 4 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Tuesday, August 4, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Indiana
EF1 Eminence Morgan 39°31′N 86°38′W / 39.52°N 86.63°W / 39.52; -86.63 (Eminence (Aug. 4, EF1)) 1610 unknown A mobile home was destroyed while another home and a garage lost their roof. Initially classified as a microburst but later determined to be a tornado.[1]
Kentucky
EF0 N of Hopkinsville Christian 36°53′N 87°29′W / 36.88°N 87.49°W / 36.88; -87.49 (Hopkinsville (Aug. 4, EF0)) 2355 1 mile (1.6 km) Damage to two fiberglass light poles and several trees. One person was injured by flying debris.
Sources: Storm Reports for August 4, 2009, NWS Paducah, NWS Indianapolis, NCDC Storm Data

August 6 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Thursday, August 6, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Utah
EF0 NW of Leota Uintah 40°11′N 109°41′W / 40.18°N 109.69°W / 40.18; -109.69 (Leota (Aug. 6, EF0)) 2210 2 miles (3.2 km) Tornado traveled along Pelican Lake, flipping a trailer.
EF0 Vernal Uintah 40°27′N 109°32′W / 40.45°N 109.53°W / 40.45; -109.53 (Vernal (Aug. 6, EF0)) 2339 unknown Minor damage to a few sheds and tree limbs.
Sources: NCDC Storm Data

August 8 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Saturday, August 8, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Minnesota
EF1 Minnetrista Hennepin 44°57′N 93°40′W / 44.95°N 93.67°W / 44.95; -93.67 (Minnetrista (Aug. 8, EF1)) 0133 9.5 miles (15.3 km) Damage to roofs and some signs of buildings. Minor damage to residences and a boat was thrown.
Colorado
EF0 S of Kaufman Weld 40°40′N 103°49′W / 40.67°N 103.82°W / 40.67; -103.82 (Kaufman (Aug. 8, EF0)) 0302 unknown Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
Wisconsin
EF1 N of Burkhardt St. Croix 45°02′N 92°40′W / 45.03°N 92.66°W / 45.03; -92.66 (Burkhardt (Aug. 8, EF1)) 0324 5 miles (8.0 km) Several garages were destroyed and several homes were damaged. Hundreds of trees were affected.
EF0 NW of Hammond St. Croix 45°01′N 92°28′W / 45.02°N 92.46°W / 45.02; -92.46 (Hammond (Aug. 8, EF1)) 0351 0.5 miles (0.80 km) Several homes were damaged including portions of a roof of one home.
Sources: NWS Twin Cities, NCDC Storm Data

August 9 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Sunday, August 9, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
New York
EF1 New Hudson/Cuba Allegany 42°19′N 78°17′W / 42.32°N 78.28°W / 42.32; -78.28 (New Hudson (Aug. 9, EF1)) 1805 8 miles (13 km) A communication tower collapsed and several homes had minor damage. Cars were damaged by fallen trees.
Pennsylvania
EF1 Tyler Elk, Clearfield 41°15′N 78°31′W / 41.25°N 78.52°W / 41.25; -78.52 (Tyler (Aug. 9, EF1)) 2058 1.5 miles (2.4 km) Damage to one home and several trees.
Sources: NWS Buffalo, NWS State College, NCDC Storm Data

August 12 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Wednesday, August 12, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
South Carolina
EF0 N of Forney Horry 33°50′N 79°10′W / 33.84°N 79.16°W / 33.84; -79.16 (Forney (Aug. 12, EF0)) 1800 1.12 miles (1.80 km) An abandoned barn and a mobile home were damaged, as were many trees.
Florida
EF0 NNE of Auburndale Polk 28°06′N 81°46′W / 28.10°N 81.77°W / 28.10; -81.77 (Auburndale (Aug. 12, EF0)) 2120 unknown Brief tornado damaged fences, sheds a screened porch and playground equipment.
Sources: NCDC Storm Data

August 14 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Friday, August 14, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Wyoming
EF0 SE of Worland Washakie 43°50′N 107°42′W / 43.84°N 107.70°W / 43.84; -107.70 (Worland (Aug. 14, EF0)) 2317 1 mile (1.6 km) Tornado remained over open country.
Sources: NCDC Storm Data

August 15 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Saturday, August 15, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Colorado
EF0 SE of Dinosaur Moffat 40°13′N 108°58′W / 40.22°N 108.96°W / 40.22; -108.96 (Dinosaur (Aug. 15, EF0)) 2000 3 miles (4.8 km) Tornado remained over open country.
Sources: NCDC Storm Data

August 16 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Sunday, August 16, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Florida
EF0 Cape Coral Lee 26°25′N 81°35′W / 26.42°N 81.59°W / 26.42; -81.59 (Cape Coral (Aug. 16, EF0)) 2042 0.35 miles (0.56 km) Eleven structures were damaged. Damage mostly to roofs, windows, soffits, fascia and outdoor equipment. One car was flipped up into a garage home.
Sources: NWS Tampa Bay, NCDC Storm Data

August 17 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Monday, August 17, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Colorado
EF0 NW of Kutch Elbert 39°00′N 104°00′W / 39.00°N 104.00°W / 39.00; -104.00 (Kutch (Aug. 17, EF0)) 2000 unknown Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
Sources: NCDC Storm Data

August 18 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Tuesday, August 18, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Texas
EF1 NW of Beaumont Jefferson 30°07′N 94°11′W / 30.11°N 94.18°W / 30.11; -94.18 (Beaumont (Aug. 18, EF1)) 1857 1 mile (1.6 km) Tornado struck a commercial area surrounding Parkdale Mall, with the mall damaged as well as a Kohl's store. Several department stores had roof damage and several cars flipped over. 10 people were injured.
Colorado
EF1 Lake George area Park 38°57′N 105°31′W / 38.95°N 105.51°W / 38.95; -105.51 (Lake George (Aug. 18, EF1)) 1916 9 miles (14 km) Several buildings were damaged, as were many trees.
EF0 SE of Walsenburg Huerfano 37°29′N 104°32′W / 37.49°N 104.53°W / 37.49; -104.53 (Walsenburg (Aug. 18, EF0)) 2018 1 mile (1.6 km) Brief tornado in open country.
New Mexico
EF0 ENE of Mills Harding 36°05′N 104°12′W / 36.08°N 104.20°W / 36.08; -104.20 (Mills (Aug. 18, EF0)) 2209 unknown Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
Sources: NWS Lake Charles, NCDC Storm Data

August 19 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Wednesday, August 19, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Minnesota
EF0 Minneapolis Hennepin 44°55′N 93°16′W / 44.91°N 93.27°W / 44.91; -93.27 (Minneapolis (Aug. 19, EF0)) 1850 4.5 miles (7.2 km) Damage to many trees and a church in the downtown area. Minor damage to homes mostly due to trees landing on them.
EF1 SE of New Trier Washington 44°34′N 92°54′W / 44.57°N 92.90°W / 44.57; -92.90 (New Trier (Aug. 19, EF1)) 1916 2 miles (3.2 km) A farm house lost its roof, and several outbuildings were destroyed.
EF1 SE of Cottage Grove Washington 44°47′N 92°52′W / 44.78°N 92.87°W / 44.78; -92.87 (Cottage Grove (Aug. 19, EF1)) 1940 0.5 miles (0.80 km) Damage mainly to trees, almost some roofs of homes and playground equipment were affected.
EF0 S of Lake Netta Anoka 45°15′N 93°12′W / 45.25°N 93.20°W / 45.25; -93.20 (Lake Netta (Aug. 19, EF0)) 2007 unknown Brief tornado in an unpopulated area of Ham Lake.
EF0 Marine on St. Croix Washington 45°12′N 92°46′W / 45.20°N 92.77°W / 45.20; -92.77 (Marine on St. Croix (Aug. 19, EF0)) 2025 1 mile (1.6 km) Scattered tree and limb damage in the community.
EF0 SE of North Branch Chisago 45°31′N 92°58′W / 45.51°N 92.97°W / 45.51; -92.97 (North Branch (August 19, EF0)) 2100 1 mile (1.6 km) Damage to the roof of the middle school, telephone poles and numerous trees.
EF0 SE of Springfield Brown 44°14′N 94°55′W / 44.24°N 94.91°W / 44.24; -94.91 (Springfield (Aug. 19, EF0)) 2328 4 miles (6.4 km) Slow-moving tornado damaged some crops.
Illinois
EF1 S of Alsey to SW of Franklin Greene, Scott, Morgan 39°31′N 90°25′W / 39.51°N 90.41°W / 39.51; -90.41 (Alsey (Aug. 19, EF1)) 1910 16 miles (26 km) Damage to mobile homes, grain bins, farm machinery sheds, many crops and many trees near the Manchester area.
EF2 NW of Franklin to NW of Chatham Morgan, Sangamon 39°38′N 89°59′W / 39.63°N 89.99°W / 39.63; -89.99 (Franklin (Aug. 19, EF2)) 1946 19 miles (31 km) 13 houses in Loami were destroyed along with 19 others with major damage. Several other houses as well as farm machinery sheds, many crops and numerous trees were damaged along the path. Three people were injured.
EF1 SE of Springfield Sangamon 39°43′N 89°35′W / 39.71°N 89.59°W / 39.71; -89.59 (Springfield (Aug. 19, EF1)) 2017 13 miles (21 km) Damage along the shores of Lake Springfield, including the yacht club. Widespread tree and crop damage.
EF3 Williamsville to E of Beason Sangamon, Logan 39°57′N 89°32′W / 39.95°N 89.54°W / 39.95; -89.54 (Williamsville (Aug. 19, EF3)) 2019 24.5 miles (39.4 km) In Williamsville, an antique mall was destroyed, with damage along the path to several homes, a metal building, an agriculture business and a gas station. A horse trailer was thrown into a church. 17 people in Sangamon County were injured, including two motorcyclists on Interstate 55. Elsewhere in Sangamon County, east of Williamsville, one home was completely destroyed with several other homes, outbuildings, vehicles, machine sheds and cornfields being damaged. In Logan County, additional outbuildings were destroyed, with grain bins blown away and damage to trees, crops and some homes. Two people were injured in Logan County.
EF0 N of Midland City De Witt 40°09′N 89°08′W / 40.15°N 89.13°W / 40.15; -89.13 (Midland City (Aug. 19, EF0)) 2104 2 miles (3.2 km) Damage to crops and trees.
EF0 S of Holder McLean 40°25′N 88°47′W / 40.41°N 88.79°W / 40.41; -88.79 (Holder (Aug. 19, EF0)) 2127 2.5 miles (4.0 km) Damage limited to some crops.
EF0 NE of Collision Vermilion 40°14′N 87°44′W / 40.24°N 87.73°W / 40.24; -87.73 (Collision (Aug. 19, EF0)) 2210 4.5 miles (7.2 km) Two houses and numerous outbuildings were damaged, along with some trees and crops.
EF1 NE of Watseka Iroquois 40°50′N 87°44′W / 40.83°N 87.73°W / 40.83; -87.73 (Watseka (Aug. 19, EF1)) 2300 2.75 miles (4.43 km) A barn and a garage were destroyed with damage to many trees, a silo and another garage which was partially collapsed.
EF1 N of Elburn Kane 41°54′N 88°28′W / 41.90°N 88.47°W / 41.90; -88.47 (Elburn (Aug. 19, EF1)) 2300 1 mile (1.6 km) Multiple hardwood and softwood trees were snapped. Corn crops were flatenned
EF0 Lily Lake Kane 41°56′N 88°28′W / 41.93°N 88.47°W / 41.93; -88.47 (Lily Lake (Aug. 19, EF0)) 2315 1.5 miles (2.4 km) Damage to many trees and limbs.
Wisconsin
EF0 N of Esdaile Pierce 44°40′N 92°25′W / 44.67°N 92.42°W / 44.67; -92.42 (Hudson (Aug. 19, EF0)) 1957 unknown Brief tornado damaged a tree and crops.
EF0 NW of Hudson St. Croix 44°59′N 92°46′W / 44.98°N 92.76°W / 44.98; -92.76 (Hudson (Aug. 19, EF0)) 2005 0.33 miles (0.53 km) Minor damage to several houses with multiple trees uprooted.
EF0 W of Emerald St. Croix 45°03′N 92°18′W / 45.05°N 92.30°W / 45.05; -92.30 (Emerald (Aug. 19, EF0)) 2058 1 mile (1.6 km) Vegetation was briefly tossed into the air.
EF0 N of Forest St. Croix 45°08′N 92°16′W / 45.14°N 92.26°W / 45.14; -92.26 (Forest (Aug. 19, EF0)) 2111 2 miles (3.2 km) Tornado confirmed by a trained spotter with no damage.
Iowa
EF0 SE of Fredericksburg Chickasaw 42°55′N 92°08′W / 42.92°N 92.14°W / 42.92; -92.14 (Fredericksburg (Aug. 19, EF0)) 2009 0.5 miles (0.80 km) A barn and a garage sustained damage in this brief tornado.
EF0 SW of West Union Fayette 42°56′N 91°51′W / 42.94°N 91.85°W / 42.94; -91.85 (West Union (Aug. 19, EF0)) 2050 4 miles (6.4 km) Narrow tornado path damaged some trees and corn stalks, as well as a barn and a roof of a house.
EF0 SSE of Saratoga Howard 43°21′N 92°24′W / 43.35°N 92.40°W / 43.35; -92.40 (Saratoga (Aug. 19, EF0)) 2050 unknown Brief tornado remained in a corn field.
EF0 NE of Calmar Winneshiek 43°11′N 91°51′W / 43.19°N 91.85°W / 43.19; -91.85 (Calmar (Aug. 19, EF0)) 2100 4 miles (6.4 km) A corn field was heavily damaged, and minor tree damage was noted.
EF1 S of Stanley Buchanan 42°37′N 91°49′W / 42.61°N 91.81°W / 42.61; -91.81 (Stanley (Aug. 19, EF1)) 2130 2 miles (3.2 km) Two farmstead, two hog confinements, one home, a silo, a pole building and many trees were damaged.
EF0 N of Martelle Jones 42°01′N 91°22′W / 42.02°N 91.36°W / 42.02; -91.36 (Martelle (Aug. 19, EF0)) 2220 0.1 miles (0.16 km) Minor tree damage and damage to a storage building.
Ohio
EF0 W of Greenville Darke 40°07′N 84°40′W / 40.11°N 84.67°W / 40.11; -84.67 (Greenville (Aug. 19, EF0)) 2230 unknown No damage reported as tornado touched down in an open field.
Indiana
EF2 Chesterton area Porter 41°36′N 87°04′W / 41.60°N 87.06°W / 41.60; -87.06 (Chesterton (Aug. 19, EF2)) 0032 2.5 miles (4.0 km) Damage at Chesterton High School with the roof of the gymnasium partially collapsed. An apartment building and a warehouse lost the roof. Additional damage to many trees, a garage roof and a storage building. In total, 8 structures were destroyed, 54 sustained major damage and 149 others were damaged.
Missouri
EF1 N of Roby Texas 37°36′N 92°08′W / 37.60°N 92.14°W / 37.60; -92.14 (Roby (Aug. 19, EF1)) 0505 0.75 miles (1.21 km) A mobile was rolled and destroyed injuring one person. Damage to two frame homes, an outbuilding and several trees
Sources: NWS Chicago (#1), NWS Chicago (#2), NWS Chicago (#3), NWS Twin Cities, NWS Quad Cities, NWS Springfield, MO, NWS Lincoln, IL, NWS La Crosse, Storm Reports for August 19, 2009, NCDC Storm Data

August 20 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Thursday, August 20, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Ohio
EF0 SSE of Kingston Ross 39°26′N 82°54′W / 39.44°N 82.90°W / 39.44; -82.90 (Kingston (Aug. 20, EF0)) 2020 0.25 miles (0.40 km) Minor crop damage was reported.
Sources: NWS Wilmington, OH (PNS), NCDC Storm Data

August 21 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Friday, August 21, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Maine
EF1 Norway to Hartford Oxford 44°14′N 70°35′W / 44.24°N 70.58°W / 44.24; -70.58 (Norway (Aug. 21, EF1)) 2022 16 miles (26 km) Thousands of trees were knocked down damaging or destroying some buildings, wares and utility poles.
Sources: Storm Reports for August 21, 2009, NCDC Storm Data

August 26 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Wednesday, August 26, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Texas
EF0 WNW of Lubbock Lubbock 33°36′N 101°53′W / 33.60°N 101.89°W / 33.60; -101.89 (Lubbock (Aug. 26, EF0)) 2249 unknown Brief tornado remained over a golf course where there was no damage.
Sources: NCDC Storm Data

August 29 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Saturday, August 29, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
New York
EF0 Canandaigua area Ontario 42°53′N 77°17′W / 42.89°N 77.28°W / 42.89; -77.28 (Canandaigua (Aug. 29, EF0)) 1705 11 miles (18 km) Several houses were damaged, along with many large boats which were thrown on Canandaigua Lake.
Sources: Storm Reports for August 29, 2009, NCDC Storm Data

August 30 event

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List of reported tornadoes - Sunday, August 30, 2009
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Texas
EF0 SW of Rockport Rockport 27°58′N 97°09′W / 27.96°N 97.15°W / 27.96; -97.15 (Rockport (Aug. 30, EF0)) 2058 3 miles (4.8 km) Power lines were blown down around Aransas Pass.
EF1 Galveston Galveston 29°17′N 94°47′W / 29.28°N 94.79°W / 29.28; -94.79 (Galveston (Aug. 30, EF1)) 0250 unknown A waterspout moved onshore at the Galveston Seawall, damaging several buildings in the city. Three people were injured.
Sources: NCDC Storm Data

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Damage in Eminence Reclassified as Tornado". Archived from the original on 2012-10-20.