List of United States tornadoes in November 2024
This page documents all tornadoes confirmed by various weather forecast offices of the National Weather Service in the United States during November 2024. Tornado counts are considered preliminary until final publication in the database of the National Centers for Environmental Information. On average, there are 54 tornadoes in November. These tornadoes are most likely in the southern states due to their proximity to the unstable airmass and warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, with occasional incursions farther north into the Midwest.[1] [2]
November
[edit]| EFU | EF0 | EF1 | EF2 | EF3 | EF4 | EF5 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
November 2 event
[edit]| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFU | NW of Eunice | Lea | NM | 32°32′N 103°15′W / 32.53°N 103.25°W | 22:04–22:08 | 1.29 mi (2.08 km) | [to be determined] |
| A weak tornado was observed over open fields near Oil Center, causing no known damage.[3] This is the first tornado ever documented in New Mexico in the month of November.[4][improper synthesis?] | |||||||
| EFU | E of Eunice | Lea | NM | 32°27′N 103°25′W / 32.45°N 103.41°W | 23:50–00:07 | 6.27 mi (10.09 km) | [to be determined] |
| A photogenic, highly-visible elephant-trunk tornado traveled slowly over open terrain, causing no damage. It was documented by numerous storm chasers.[3] | |||||||
November 3 event
[edit]| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF3 | Eastern Oklahoma City | Cleveland, Oklahoma | OK | 35°22′N 97°26′W / 35.36°N 97.44°W | 06:20–06:25 | 2.4 mi (3.9 km) | 300 yd (270 m) |
| An EF3 tornado has been confirmed by NWS Norman. Preliminary information.[3][5] | |||||||
| EF1 | NE of Byers | Clay | TX | 34°05′N 98°10′W / 34.09°N 98.17°W | 06:41–06:44 | 2.1 mi (3.4 km) | 100 yd (91 m) |
| A home lost part of its roof.[5] | |||||||
| EF3 | SE of Comanche to NW of Velma | Stephens | OK | 34°20′N 97°56′W / 34.34°N 97.93°W | 07:08–07:35 | 17.63 mi (28.37 km) | 500 yd (460 m) |
| An EF3 tornado has been confirmed by NWS Norman. Preliminary information.[5] | |||||||
| EF1 | NNE of Blanchard to N of Newcastle | McClain | OK | 35°10′N 97°38′W / 35.17°N 97.64°W | 07:18–07:23 | 6.9 mi (11.1 km) | 175 yd (160 m) |
| Significant damage was inflicted at the Newcastle Elementary school gymnasium where awnings were damaged along with portions of the roof.[5] | |||||||
| EF3 | WSW of Newalla to WSW of Harrah to N of Warwick | Oklahoma, Lincoln | OK | 35°24′N 97°14′W / 35.40°N 97.24°W | 07:57–08:28 | 25.07 mi (40.35 km) | [to be determined] |
| An EF3 tornado has been confirmed by NWS Norman. Preliminary information.[5] | |||||||
| EF0 | WSW of Kellyville | Creek | OK | 35°54′58″N 96°19′16″W / 35.916°N 96.321°W | 09:46–09:52 | 4.6 mi (7.4 km) | 400 yd (370 m) |
| Several outbuildings were severely damaged, a couple of trees were uprooted, numerous large tree limbs were snapped, and power poles were blown down.[6] | |||||||
November 4 event
[edit]| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF1 | WSW of Sperry | Osage | OK | 36°15′58″N 96°05′02″W / 36.266°N 96.084°W | 18:20–18:26 | 2.2 mi (3.5 km) | 100 yd (91 m) |
| This tornado caused tree damage and removed much of the roof of a metal building.[7] | |||||||
| EF1 | NE of Vera to W of Watova | Rogers, Nowata | OK | 36°30′29″N 95°48′43″W / 36.508°N 95.812°W | 18:49–19:07 | 9.6 mi (15.4 km) | 400 yd (370 m) |
| This tornado caused tree damage and passed a Mesonet site where a wind gust of 94 mph (151 km/h) was recorded.[7] | |||||||
| EF2 | NNE of Cookson, OK to Tenkiller, OK NW of Norwood, AR | Cherokee (OK), Adair (OK), Washington (AR), Benton (AR) | OK, AR | 35°47′06″N 94°51′40″W / 35.785°N 94.861°W | 21:21–22:11 | 32.8 mi (52.8 km) | 1,200 yd (1,100 m) |
| This tornado formed near Tenkiller, where tree damage occurred and outbuildings were destroyed. More tree, outbuilding, and home damage occurred as the tornado continued to track northeast through rural Oklahoma. The tornado then reached a width of 1,200 yards (1,100 m) as it approached the state line with Arkansas where trees were uprooted before the tornado dissipated after passing over AR 16.[7] | |||||||
| EF1 | E of Siloam Springs | Benton | AR | 36°09′11″N 94°29′17″W / 36.153°N 94.488°W | 22:11–22:19 | 4.6 mi (7.4 km) | 550 yd (500 m) |
| This tornado developed and moved northeastward, crossing US 412 along its path. Numerous trees were uprooted, a few trees and power poles were snapped, outbuildings were destroyed, and few homes were damaged.[7] | |||||||
| EF2 | Northern Rogers to Little Flock | Benton | AR | 36°21′04″N 94°08′46″W / 36.351°N 94.146°W | 22:53–23:02 | 3.8 mi (6.1 km) | 375 yd (343 m) |
| A strong tornado damaged trees and apartment buildings after touching down in Rogers before entering Little Flock. In Little Flock, businesses and multiple homes were damaged and trees were uprooted. Further northeast in town, a home was severely damaged with an outbuilding also damaged nearby and some trees snapped. The tornado dissipated after damaging the roofs of two more homes.[7] | |||||||
| EF1 | NE of Idabel to SSW of Broken Bow | McCurtain | OK | 33°56′47″N 94°46′22″W / 33.9463°N 94.7729°W | 23:01–23:08 | 3.09 mi (4.97 km) | 150 yd (140 m) |
| Video from a storm chaser confirmed a weak tornado that snapped the trunk of a tree and downed a few large tree limbs.[8] | |||||||
| EF1 | S of Annona to NW of Avery | Red River | TX | 33°30′37″N 94°54′40″W / 33.5104°N 94.911°W | 23:40–23:47 | 7.89 mi (12.70 km) | 275 yd (251 m) |
| An erratic tornado caused damage to numerous trees, some of which had their branches snapped or were uprooted.[8] | |||||||
| EF0 | N of Elsey | Stone | MO | 36°51′23″N 93°33′17″W / 36.8563°N 93.5548°W | 00:15–00:20 | 1.4 mi (2.3 km) | 50 yd (46 m) |
| The roof of an outbuilding was lifted, trees were uprooted, a storage shed had its roof tossed, and more roof damage occurred to a church and a home. Some large tree branches were snapped as well.[9] | |||||||
| EF0 | NNE of Wasola | Ozark | MO | 36°50′N 93°32′W / 36.84°N 93.54°W | ~00:26 | 100 yd (91 m) | 50 yd (46 m) |
| An EF0 tornado was confirmed by NWS Springfield. Preliminary information.[10] | |||||||
| EF0 | NW of Vanzant | Douglas | MO | 37°00′N 92°21′W / 37.00°N 92.35°W | ~00:47 | 100 yd (91 m) | 50 yd (46 m) |
| An EF0 tornado was confirmed by NWS Springfield. Preliminary information.[10] | |||||||
| EF0 | S of Mountain Grove | Wright, Texas | MO | 37°03′N 92°16′W / 37.05°N 92.26°W | ~00:55 | 100 yd (91 m) | 50 yd (46 m) |
| An EF0 tornado was confirmed by NWS Springfield. Preliminary information.[10] | |||||||
| EF0 | W of Truxton | Montgomery | MO | 38°59′N 91°18′W / 38.98°N 91.3°W | 03:28–03:30 | 1.9 mi (3.1 km) | [to be determined] |
| A brief tornado produced sporadic tree damage and lofted crop debris.[11] | |||||||
| EF0 | N of Foristell to N of Flint Hill | St. Charles, Lincoln | MO | 38°54′N 90°52′W / 38.9°N 90.87°W | 03:39–03:49 | 6.1 mi (9.8 km) | 75 yd (69 m) |
| This weak tornado damaged several trees, a pole barn, and inflicted minor damage to a residence.[11] | |||||||
November 5 event
[edit]| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF1 | SW of Basile | Acadia, Evangeline | LA | 30°28′31″N 92°37′20″W / 30.4752°N 92.6223°W | 14:07–14:11 | 1 mi (1.6 km) | 15 yd (14 m) |
| A tornado initially damaged a few trees, rolled a camper, and ripped an awning off a house. A meat market was then struck, injuring three people. A cinder block wall fell over and the market lost a quarter of its roofing. An old barn behind the market was damaged. Minor tree and power pole damage continued for a few minutes afterwards before the tornado lifted.[12] | |||||||
| EF1 | N of Kaplan to S of Rayne | Vermilion, Lafayette, Acadia | LA | 30°06′42″N 92°18′00″W / 30.1118°N 92.3001°W | 14:41–14:50 | 5.08 mi (8.18 km) | 300 yd (270 m) |
| A garage was destroyed, a mobile home was shifted off its foundation, and part of the roof of a home was removed. Another old frame home was completely destroyed.[13] | |||||||
November 10 event
[edit]| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | N of Middleton to N of Perrinton | Gratiot | MI | 43°13′09″N 84°43′03″W / 43.2193°N 84.7174°W | 22:50–22:53 | 2.4 mi (3.9 km) | 10 yd (9.1 m) |
| This tornado uprooted a tree which fell onto a chain-link fence and a few headstones at a cemetery, damaging them.[14] | |||||||
| EF0 | Holly | Oakland | MI | 42°47′N 83°37′W / 42.79°N 83.62°W | 23:56–23:58 | 1 mi (1.6 km) | 50 yd (46 m) |
| A weak tornado moved through Holly, causing sporadic damage to trees and tree limbs. It also inflicted roofing loss to several facilities, damaged a construction site, and caused minor damage to siding and fascia on homes.[15] | |||||||
November 11 event
[edit]| EF# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | Rockaway Beach | Tillamook | OR | 45°36′55″N 123°56′38″W / 45.6153°N 123.9439°W | 05:24–05:26 | 0.25 mi (0.40 km) | 150 yd (140 m) |
| This high-end EF0 originated as a waterspout and moved onshore, doing minor damage to the roofs and windows of buildings. Trees and fences were also damaged. One person was injured.[16] | |||||||
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Ian Livingston (November 17, 2014). "Here's where tornadoes typically form in November across the United States". U.S. Tornadoes. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
- ^ "U.S. Tornadoes | National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)". www.ncei.noaa.gov. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ^ a b c Various National Weather Service offices (2024). "Damage Assessment Toolkit" (Interactive map and database). DAT. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
- ^ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Storm Events Database (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma (November 4, 2024). NWS Damage Survey for 11/3/24 Tornado Event - Update # 1 (Report). National Weather Service. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ National Weather Service in Tulsa, Oklahoma (November 3, 2024). NWS Tulsa Damage Survey for 11/3/2024 Tornado Event (Report). National Weather Service. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e National Weather Service in Tulsa, Oklahoma (November 6, 2024). NWS Tulsa Damage Survey for 11/04/2024 Tornado Event - Update 1 (Report). National Weather Service. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ a b National Weather Service in Shreveport, Louisiana (November 5, 2024). NWS Damage Survey For 11/4/2024 Tornado Event (Report). National Weather Service. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ National Weather Service in Springfield, Missouri (November 5, 2024). NWS Damage Survey for 11/04/2024 Tornado Event - Update #1 (Report). National Weather Service. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ a b c National Weather Service in Springfield, Missouri (November 7, 2024). NWS Damage Survey for 11/04/2024 Tornado Event - Update #2 (Report). National Weather Service. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ a b National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri (November 5, 2024). NWS Damage Survey for 11/04/2024 Tornado Event (Report). National Weather Service. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ National Weather Service in Lake Charles, Louisiana (November 5, 2024). NWS Damage Survey for 11/05/2024 Tornado Event (Report). National Weather Service. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ National Weather Service in Lake Charles, Louisiana (November 5, 2024). NWS Damage Survey for 11/05/24 Tornado Event (Report). National Weather Service. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, Michigan (November 11, 2024). NWS Damage Survey for 11/10/2024 Tornado Event (Report). National Weather Service. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ National Weather Service in Pontiac, Michigan (November 11, 2024). NWS Damage Survey for 11/10/2024 Tornado Event (Report). National Weather Service. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ National Weather Service in Portland, Oregon (November 12, 2024). NWS Damage Survey for 11/11/24 Tornado Event at Rockaway Beach (Report). National Weather Service. Retrieved November 12, 2024.