February 23–24, 2016 tornado outbreak

February 23–24, 2016 tornado outbreak

High-end EF2 damage to a house in Laplace, Louisiana.
Type Tornado outbreak
Extratropical cyclone
Winter storm
Duration February 23, 2016 (2016-02-23) – February 24, 2016 (2016-02-24)
Tornadoes confirmed 61 confirmed
Max rating1 EF3 tornado
Duration of tornado outbreak2 1 day, 13 hours, 48 minutes
Maximum snowfall or ice accretion 17.0 in (43 cm) snowfall – near La Porte, Indiana
0.7 in (18 mm) ice accumulation – East Sangerville, Maine
Casualties 7 fatalities, 117 injuries
Areas affected Southern United States, Eastern United States

1Most severe tornado damage; see Enhanced Fujita scale 2Time from first tornado to last tornado

Part of the 2015–16 North American winter and Tornado outbreaks of 2016

Near the end of February 2016, a storm complex developed and produced both a winter storm and the second-largest February tornado outbreak ever recorded. The outbreak produced numerous strong tornadoes across the Gulf Coast and East Coast of the United States, killing 7 people. A total of 61 tornadoes were confirmed as a result of the outbreak.

Meteorological synopsis

EF3 tornado in Evergreen, Virginia.

On February 23, the Storm Prediction Center issued a moderate risk for severe weather across parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle, including a 15% risk area for tornadoes. The first significant tornadoes of the outbreak moved across southeastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi that evening, leaving significant damage and three deaths. The towns of Livingston and Laplace, Louisiana sustained heavy damage from strong EF2 tornadoes, and another EF2 near Purvis, Mississippi killed one person in a mobile home.[1] An EF3 tornado also caused major structural damage in Paincourtville, Louisiana before destroying an RV park in Convent, killing two people at that location. Three simultaneous waterspouts were observed over Lake Pontchartrain during the event as well.[2] Later that night, a large supercell thunderstorm developed over the Gulf of Mexico and moved ashore, producing a destructive EF3 tornado in Pensacola, Florida. The tornado injured three people and destroyed homes, townhouses, apartments, and a GE warehouse.[3]

The outbreak continued the following day as the Storm Prediction center issued another moderate risk across parts of the East Coast, again including a 15% risk area for tornadoes. Strong tornadoes impacted the East Coast states of Virginia, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina on February 24, killing four people. An EF1 tornado struck the town of Waverly, Virginia, killing three people in a mobile home, including a two-year old child.[4] An EF3 tornado struck the town of Evergreen, Virginia, causing severe damage and killing one person at that location. An EF2 tornado caused major damage to homes near Oxford, North Carolina, and another EF2 tornado touched down near White Horse, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, damaging up to 50 structures in the area. Another EF3 tornado occurred later that night near the Virginia town of Tappahannock, destroying multiple homes along its path. About 35,000 people in Virginia, 4,000 in Washington, D.C., and 47,000 in the Carolinas lost power due to the storms. Seven people in total were killed by tornadoes during the outbreak, and a total of 61 tornadoes were confirmed.[5]

Winter storm

On February 23, a low pressure area developed near the east end of Texas and began to track northeastwards into the Mid-Atlantic States in the early hours of February 24. During this period, it also began to interact with some cold air on the back side of it, producing snow and ice in parts of the Ohio Valley, dumping as much as 17.0 in (43 cm) of snow.[6] At the same time, ahead of the cold front, severe thunderstorms developed ahead of it, which would eventually lead to the tornado outbreak.

Confirmed tornadoes

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
23 29 5 4 0 0 61

February 23 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, February 23, 2016[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Damage[note 2] Summary Refs
EF0 ESE of Boling-Iago Wharton TX 29°14′18″N 95°53′11″W / 29.2382°N 95.8865°W / 29.2382; -95.8865 (Boling-Iago (Feb. 23, EF0)) 1153–1157 2.02 mi (3.25 km) 30 yd (27 m) $0 A brief, narrow tornado destroyed three sheds and damaged three homes. [7]
EF0 Southwestern Kenner Jefferson LA 29°58′33″N 90°16′22″W / 29.9757°N 90.2727°W / 29.9757; -90.2727 (Kenner (Feb. 23, EF0)) 1711–1713 0.58 mi (0.93 km) 50 yd (46 m) Unknown A weak tornado developed close to the Mississippi River in the southwest part of Kenner, removing roofing shingles from one home. A church's poorly-attached brick facade collapsed, and a small shed was destroyed. A nearby utility pole was downed as well. The tornado also destroyed part of another home's roof and damaged a tin awning. Further along the path, an air conditioning unit and a storage structure were damaged. One tree was snapped near the end of the path. [8]
EF0 SW of White Castle Iberville LA 30°07′57″N 91°10′52″W / 30.1324°N 91.1811°W / 30.1324; -91.1811 (White Castle (Feb. 23, EF0)) 1720–1725 3.32 mi (5.34 km) 50 yd (46 m) Unknown Tin roofs were peeled back and power lines were damaged. Tree limbs were broken off as well. [9]
EF0 Prairieville Ascension LA 30°19′03″N 90°58′49″W / 30.3176°N 90.9804°W / 30.3176; -90.9804 (Prairieville (Feb. 23, EF0)) 1808–1813 1.61 mi (2.59 km) 200 yd (180 m) Unknown A Gold's Gym had its metal roofing torn off, allowing wind to rush into the building and blow out one of the exterior walls. Several businesses nearby sustained damage to their roofs and siding. Garage doors at a mechanic shop were blown in, and a Popeye's sign was blown over. Homes in town also sustained additional minor damage to outbuildings, roofs, and patios. [10]
EF2 Western Livingston Livingston LA 30°29′46″N 90°45′33″W / 30.496°N 90.7592°W / 30.496; -90.7592 (Livingston (Feb. 23, EF2)) 1842–1851 4.33 mi (6.97 km) 625 yd (572 m) Unknown A few homes had their roofs torn off while others sustained lesser damage. One of the homes sustained some failure of exterior walls, and a large commercial building sustained major roof damage. A tractor trailer was lifted and flipped onto several large storage containers, and many trees were snapped and uprooted along the path. [11]
EF0 ENE of Montpelier St. Helena LA 30°41′37″N 90°35′16″W / 30.6935°N 90.5878°W / 30.6935; -90.5878 (Montpelier (Feb. 23, EF0)) 1914–1915 0.3 mi (0.48 km) 50 yd (46 m) Unknown A single–wide mobile home was shifted off of its block piers and lost part of its metal roof. A metal shed was destroyed and a few softwood trees were snapped as well. [12]
EF1 SE of Baldwin St. Mary LA 29°49′04″N 91°32′17″W / 29.8177°N 91.538°W / 29.8177; -91.538 (Baldwin (Feb. 23, EF1)) 2037–2039 2.62 mi (4.22 km) 50 yd (46 m) $40,000 A total of 28 homes and 2 businesses were damaged by this high-end EF1 tornado. A restaurant and several mobile homes lost a majority of their metal roofs, a few homes were shifted off their pilings, and other homes sustained damage to their windows, sheet metal, garages, and carports. Many trees and at least 20 power poles were snapped. [13]
EF0 SW of White Castle Iberville LA 30°07′12″N 91°10′24″W / 30.1199°N 91.1733°W / 30.1199; -91.1733 (White Castle (Feb. 23, EF0)) 2110–2113 1.03 mi (1.66 km) 200 yd (180 m) Unknown Garage doors were blown in, some structures sustained light roof damage, and sheds were demolished. One frail home had much of its poorly-attached roof blown off. [14]
EF3 SW of Paincourtville to NE of Convent Assumption, St. James LA 29°59′25″N 91°04′46″W / 29.9903°N 91.0794°W / 29.9903; -91.0794 (Convent (Feb. 23, EF2)) 2121–2142 20.73 mi (33.36 km) 350 yd (320 m) Unknown 2 deaths – This large, destructive tornado first caused significant damage in Paincourtville, heavily damaging or destroying homes, businesses, an apartment building, and a hardware store at EF2 strength. Large trees in town were denuded and completely stripped of foliage, and a water tower was blown over. Further to the northeast, the tornado reached EF3 strength as a well-built brick structure had its second floor destroyed, and two small frame homes were swept from their pier foundations and destroyed. 45 structures were destroyed and 44 others were damaged in Assumption Parish. The tornado then weakened back to EF2 strength as it struck an RV park in Convent, tossing and destroying numerous vehicles and RVs, resulting in two deaths. Multiple homes and a public housing complex also sustained major damage in the Convent area. The tornado snapped numerous trees and caused minor damage to a house before dissipating. At least 25 homes were heavily damaged or destroyed in St. James Parish. At least 75 people were injured, some critically. [15][16]
EF1 WSW of Bogue Chitto Lincoln MS 31°23′44″N 90°32′00″W / 31.3955°N 90.5334°W / 31.3955; -90.5334 (Centerpoint (Feb. 23, EF1)) 2145–2147 0.46 mi (0.74 km) 75 yd (69 m) $40,000 Many large trees were snapped and uprooted, one of which landed on a home and caused minor roof damage. Skirting was blown off a mobile home and into a pasture. A feed house was damaged, with tin being strewn around. [17]
EF1 SW of Poplarville Pearl River MS 30°41′10″N 89°46′52″W / 30.686°N 89.7812°W / 30.686; -89.7812 (Poplarville (Feb. 23, EF1)) 2149–2201 9.52 mi (15.32 km) 150 yd (140 m) Unknown Five homes were damaged, one of which had its metal roof ripped off. Numerous trees were downed along the path and a metal shed was destroyed. [18]
EF1 E of Angie, LA to E of Sandy Hook Pearl River, Marion MS 30°57′43″N 89°42′41″W / 30.9619°N 89.7115°W / 30.9619; -89.7115 (Angie (Feb. 23, EF1)) 2150–2158 5.15 mi (8.29 km) 200 yd (180 m) $25,000 A mobile home was shifted off its foundation, and trees and large branches were snapped. [19][20]
EF0 WSW of Baxterville Lamar MS 31°03′31″N 89°38′53″W / 31.0586°N 89.6481°W / 31.0586; -89.6481 (Baxterville (Feb. 23, EF0)) 2207 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 25 yd (23 m) $5,000 Several trees were snapped and uprooted. [21]
EF1 Akers St. John the Baptist LA 30°13′10″N 90°26′07″W / 30.2195°N 90.4354°W / 30.2195; -90.4354 (Akers (Feb. 23, EF1)) 2215–2217 3.15 mi (5.07 km) 250 yd (230 m) $0 Multiple cypress trees were snapped by a waterspout that moved ashore. [22]
EF2 ENE of Baxterville to NW of Purvis Lamar MS 31°06′57″N 89°30′57″W / 31.1157°N 89.5159°W / 31.1157; -89.5159 (Baxterville (Feb. 23, EF2)) 2215–2223 5.63 mi (9.06 km) 100 yd (91 m) $105,000 1 death – A double-wide mobile home was completely destroyed by this low-end EF2 tornado, killing one person. Debris from the home was scattered up to 125 yards away, and nearby car was rolled 75 yards. The roof of a chicken house was blown off, and multiple trees and power poles were snapped along the path. [23]
EF0 ENE of Reform Pickens AL 33°23′39″N 87°58′02″W / 33.3941°N 87.9672°W / 33.3941; -87.9672 (Reform (Feb. 23, EF0)) 2222–2231 4.8 mi (7.7 km) 150 yd (140 m) $0 Trees were snapped or uprooted, and a home and a shed sustained minor roof damage. [24]
EF1 SW of West Hattiesburg Lamar MS 31°13′35″N 89°25′23″W / 31.2265°N 89.423°W / 31.2265; -89.423 (West Hattiesburg (Feb. 23, EF1)) 2229–2231 1.42 mi (2.29 km) 75 yd (69 m) $10,000 Several trees were snapped and minor roof damage occurred. A mobile home was shifted off of its foundation and a shed was destroyed as well. [25]
EF2 Laplace St. John the Baptist LA 30°04′24″N 90°30′24″W / 30.0732°N 90.5067°W / 30.0732; -90.5067 (Laplace (Feb. 23, EF2)) 2232–2244 4.69 mi (7.55 km) 250 yd (230 m) $0 A high-end EF2 tornado caused major damage in Laplace. Many homes and duplexes sustained severe damage, some sustaining total loss of roofs and exterior walls. One two-story house in town lost half of its second floor. A church and several businesses also sustained roof, window, and fascia damage. Trees, power poles, and light poles were snapped along the path, and some warehouse buildings were severely damaged as well. 17 people were injured. [26]
EF0 Madisonville St. Tammany LA 30°22′40″N 90°09′41″W / 30.3779°N 90.1613°W / 30.3779; -90.1613 (Madisonville (Feb. 23, EF0)) 2241–2242 0.38 mi (0.61 km) 25 yd (23 m) Unknown An open air Coast Guard boat shed was destroyed. A bar had minor fascia damage as well. [27]
EF0 Benton Yazoo MS 32°49′06″N 90°15′55″W / 32.8184°N 90.2652°W / 32.8184; -90.2652 (Benton (Feb. 23, EF0)) 2242–2244 1.15 mi (1.85 km) 100 yd (91 m) $25,000 A weak tornado damaged trees, signs, and fences in town, with several trees snapped or blown down. [28]
EF0 NW of New Hebron Simpson MS 31°46′18″N 90°03′11″W / 31.7717°N 90.0531°W / 31.7717; -90.0531 (New Hebron (Feb. 23, EF0)) 2246–2247 0.62 mi (1.00 km) 40 yd (37 m) $13,000 A brief tornado snapped and uprooted trees. [29]
EF0 Lacombe St. Tammany LA 30°19′12″N 89°58′09″W / 30.32°N 89.9692°W / 30.32; -89.9692 (Lacombe (Feb. 23, EF0)) 2313–2315 1.5 mi (2.4 km) 75 yd (69 m) Unknown Plastic greenhouses were damaged at a nursery in town, two mobile homes sustained skirting and window damage, and homes sustained damage to their shingles, siding, and fascia. Multiple trees were uprooted along the path. [30]
EF1 SE of Sand Hill Greene MS 31°15′46″N 88°42′23″W / 31.2627°N 88.7064°W / 31.2627; -88.7064 (Avera (Feb. 23, EF1)) 2325–2327 1.51 mi (2.43 km) 75 yd (69 m) $100,000 Metal roofing material from a barn was lofted into a tree, with some structural damage to the barn observed as well. A trailer was overturned, a vehicle was moved, and numerous trees were downed or snapped as well. [31]
EF1 ESE of Sand Hill Greene MS 31°18′40″N 88°38′58″W / 31.3112°N 88.6494°W / 31.3112; -88.6494 (Avera (Feb. 23, EF1)) 2332–2333 0.03 mi (0.048 km) 75 yd (69 m) $25,000 A couple of trees were sheared off, snapped, or uprooted. [32]
EF1 W of State Line Greene, Wayne MS 31°25′53″N 88°32′05″W / 31.4313°N 88.5348°W / 31.4313; -88.5348 (State Line (Feb. 23, EF1)) 2345–2347 1.6 mi (2.6 km) 150 yd (140 m) $200,000 Numerous large trees were snapped or uprooted, and an outbuilding was destroyed by a falling tree. An old log cabin had its window panes blown out and large portions of its roof destroyed. [33][34]
EF1 S of Pigeye to WSW of Hackleburg Marion AL 34°13′35″N 87°55′08″W / 34.2265°N 87.9189°W / 34.2265; -87.9189 (Pigeye (Feb. 23, EF1)) 0001–0005 2.22 mi (3.57 km) 300 yd (270 m) $0 A tornado developed near U.S. Route 43 and moved north-northwest, with damage mostly confined to trees. One garage and a home sustained negligible damage as well, with damage to the home's roof. [35]
EF0 ESE of Lumberton Forrest MS 30°57′27″N 89°20′00″W / 30.9574°N 89.3334°W / 30.9574; -89.3334 (Lumberton (Feb. 23, EF0)) 0001–0009 3.92 mi (6.31 km) 75 yd (69 m) $15,000 A power pole and a few trees were snapped. [36]
EF3 NW of Pensacola International Airport to SSE of Pea Ridge Escambia, Santa Rosa FL 30°29′27″N 87°12′19″W / 30.4907°N 87.2052°W / 30.4907; -87.2052 (Pensacola (Feb. 23, EF3)) 0210–0221 5.67 mi (9.12 km) 300 yd (270 m) $22,075,000 A significant tornado caused EF3 damage in populated areas of northeastern Pensacola, downing trees and power lines, heavily damaging multiple frame homes, and damaging or overturning numerous vehicles. To the north of Interstate 10, two brick apartment buildings sustained total roof loss and collapse of many walls on the second floor. A General Electric warehouse and two stilt-foundation townhouses were leveled in the area as well. The tornado then moved across Escambia Bay, overturning a tractor-trailer on the Interstate 10 Bridge. In Santa Rosa County, the tornado produced EF1 damage before lifting. Three people were injured by the tornado. [37][38]
EF0 SE of Wicksburg Houston AL 31°11′42″N 85°36′24″W / 31.195°N 85.6067°W / 31.195; -85.6067 (Bailey Crossroad (Feb. 23, EF0)) 0415–0419 2.76 mi (4.44 km) 200 yd (180 m) $50,000 Barns and porches had their metal roofing uplifted and blown off, while trees in the area were downed. [39]
EF1 SSE of Pinckard to SE of Midland City Houston, Dale AL 31°14′52″N 85°31′54″W / 31.2479°N 85.5317°W / 31.2479; -85.5317 (Pinckard (Feb. 23, EF1)) 0424–0430 4.83 mi (7.77 km) 200 yd (180 m) $0 Numerous pine trees were snapped and uprooted. [40][41]
[42]
EF1 Northwestern Dothan Houston AL 31°15′51″N 85°26′57″W / 31.2642°N 85.4491°W / 31.2642; -85.4491 (Dothan (Feb. 23, EF1)) 0431–0434 1.63 mi (2.62 km) 350 yd (320 m) $50,000 Homes sustained minor roof damage, and a concrete block construction baseball dugout was leveled. Power poles were snapped as well. [43]
EF1 NNW of Dothan to WNW of Kinsey Houston AL 31°15′54″N 85°24′38″W / 31.2651°N 85.4106°W / 31.2651; -85.4106 (Kinsey (Feb. 23, EF1)) 0434–0439 3.66 mi (5.89 km) 900 yd (820 m) $75,000 Five power poles were snapped, several houses and a barn sustained roof damage, and trees were damaged. [44]
EF1 WNW of Headland Henry AL 31°21′11″N 85°22′37″W / 31.3531°N 85.3769°W / 31.3531; -85.3769 (Headland (Feb. 23, EF1)) 0438–0440 1.09 mi (1.75 km) 300 yd (270 m) $50,000 Large trees were uprooted, a house sustained roof damage, an RV was overturned, and a shed was destroyed. [45]
EF0 NE of Balkum Henry AL 31°26′10″N 85°12′26″W / 31.436°N 85.2071°W / 31.436; -85.2071 (Balkum (Feb. 23, EF0)) 0454–0455 0.4 mi (0.64 km) 100 yd (91 m) $0 Large trees were snapped or uprooted, including one that sustained minor debarking. [46]
EF1 SSE of Wills Crossroads Henry AL 31°29′49″N 85°09′25″W / 31.497°N 85.157°W / 31.497; -85.157 (Hardwickburg (Feb. 24, EF1)) 0502–0503 0.5 mi (0.80 km) 150 yd (140 m) $0 Many large trees were snapped or uprooted. [47]

February 24 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, February 24, 2016[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Damage[note 2] Summary Refs
EF1 NW of Blakely Early GA 31°24′54″N 84°58′49″W / 31.4151°N 84.9804°W / 31.4151; -84.9804 (Blakely (Feb. 24, EF1)) 0507–0512 2.24 mi (3.60 km) 350 yd (320 m) $0 Many mature, healthy trees in a grove were snapped or uprooted. [48]
EF1 SW of Sasser Terrell GA 31°38′26″N 84°25′12″W / 31.6405°N 84.4200°W / 31.6405; -84.4200 (Dawson (Feb. 24, EF1)) 0555–0602 5.09 mi (8.19 km) 200 yd (180 m) $0 Pine and pecan trees were snapped and uprooted. [49]
EF1 WNW of Warwick Lee GA 31°50′59″N 84°01′40″W / 31.8496°N 84.0279°W / 31.8496; -84.0279 (Warwick (Feb. 24, EF1)) 0626–0627 0.2 mi (0.32 km) 75 yd (69 m) $50,000 The roof to a mobile home sustained significant damage, and a single-family home had its asphalt roof completely removed. [50]
EF1 SSW of Whigham to SSE of Akridge Grady GA 30°51′36″N 84°20′11″W / 30.8601°N 84.3365°W / 30.8601; -84.3365 (Whigham (Feb. 24, EF1)) 0745–0802 12.81 mi (20.62 km) 400 yd (370 m) $20,000 A tornado primarily damaged trees and power poles, along with a few homes that were hit by falling trees. A mobile home with partial anchoring was displaced from its foundation, and several trees were snapped as well. [51]
EF0 SW of Columbiana Shelby AL 33°09′33″N 86°40′02″W / 33.1593°N 86.6673°W / 33.1593; -86.6673 (Columbiana (Feb. 24, EF0)) 1004–1005 1.11 mi (1.79 km) 80 yd (73 m) $0 A mobile home was partially shifted off its foundation, a home sustained minor roof damage, and trees were snapped or uprooted. [52]
EF1 S of Duette Manatee FL 27°32′N 82°12′W / 27.54°N 82.20°W / 27.54; -82.20 (Duette (Feb. 24, EF1)) 1727–1739 8.58 mi (13.81 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 Tree trunks were snapped across a broad area. [53]
EF1 Ararat Patrick VA 36°35′55″N 80°30′14″W / 36.5985°N 80.5038°W / 36.5985; -80.5038 (Ararat (Feb. 24, EF1)) 1745–1747 1.4 mi (2.3 km) 800 yd (730 m) $345,000 A half-dozen homes sustained roof damage; another poorly-constructed house had its roof completely ripped off. Several outbuldings and fences were destroyed, a mobile home was blown off its foundation, and numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. [54]
EF0 ESE of Fort Lonesome Hillsborough FL 27°39′N 82°04′W / 27.65°N 82.06°W / 27.65; -82.06 (Fort Lonesome (Feb. 24, EF0)) 1745–1748 0.92 mi (1.48 km) 30 yd (27 m) $0 Members of the public observed a tornado moving across an open field; it caused no damage. [55]
EF0 Warsaw Duplin NC 34°59′53″N 78°05′20″W / 34.998°N 78.089°W / 34.998; -78.089 (Warsaw (Feb. 24, EF0)) 1757–1758 0.54 mi (0.87 km) 150 yd (140 m) $5,000 Extensive tree damage was observed. [56]
EF0 WSW of Seven Springs Wayne NC 35°13′01″N 77°55′17″W / 35.2169°N 77.9213°W / 35.2169; -77.9213 (Seven Springs (Feb. 24, EF0)) 1810–1812 1.01 mi (1.63 km) 75 yd (69 m) $50,000 Numerous trees were downed and branches snapped. A turkey barn and several mobile homes were damaged, and a shed and a fence were destroyed. [57]
EF1 SSE of Hopewell Duplin NC 35°09′36″N 77°58′26″W / 35.16°N 77.974°W / 35.16; -77.974 (Calypso (Feb. 24, EF1)) 1813–1814 0.17 mi (0.27 km) 100 yd (91 m) $100,000 A brief tornado snapped eight power poles and blew the roof off of a mobile home. [58]
EF0 SE of Murdock Charlotte FL 27°00′26″N 82°08′33″W / 27.0071°N 82.1425°W / 27.0071; -82.1425 (Murdock (Feb. 24, EF0)) 1815–1816 0.22 mi (0.35 km) 50 yd (46 m) $50,000 Numerous tree branches were snapped. [59]
EF1 NW of Harbour Heights Charlotte FL 26°59′57″N 82°02′21″W / 26.9991°N 82.0391°W / 26.9991; -82.0391 (Port Charlotte (Feb. 24, EF1)) 1822–1827 2.72 mi (4.38 km) 100 yd (91 m) $1,600,000 A total of 33 homes were damaged, including 28 with low to moderate damage and five with major damage. Numerous pool cages were destroyed, trees were snapped or uprooted, at least eight vehicles were picked up and moved, and power lines were damaged. One person was injured. [60]
EF1 Waverly Sussex, Surry VA 36°59′32″N 77°07′24″W / 36.9922°N 77.1234°W / 36.9922; -77.1234 (Waverly (Feb. 24, EF1)) 1931–1941 8.86 mi (14.26 km) 300 yd (270 m) $2,615,000 3 deaths – Two mobile homes were destroyed, several homes and businesses were heavily damaged, and numerous trees were downed throughout town by this high-end EF1 tornado. Eight people were also injured. This was the first deadly tornado to affect Virginia during the month of February since 1950. [61][62]
EF0 Eastern Colerain Bertie NC 36°11′43″N 76°45′50″W / 36.1953°N 76.7638°W / 36.1953; -76.7638 (Colerain (Feb. 24, EF0)) 1954–1955 0.48 mi (0.77 km) 50 yd (46 m) $25,000 Several trees were damaged and a small outbuilding was blown over. [63]
EF0 SE of Patrick to SW of Cheraw Chesterfield SC 34°33′31″N 80°01′58″W / 34.5585°N 80.0328°W / 34.5585; -80.0328 (Patrick (Feb. 24, EF0)) 2016–2025 8.89 mi (14.31 km) 70 yd (64 m) Unknown A weak tornado touched down three separate times between Patrick and Cheraw. Several trees were downed and one tree had its top blown off. [64]
EF3 SW of Chap to Holliday Lake State Park Campbell, Appomattox VA 37°13′42″N 78°51′51″W / 37.2283°N 78.8641°W / 37.2283; -78.8641 (Evergreen (Feb. 24, EF3)) 2027–2044 17.32 mi (27.87 km) 400 yd (370 m) $11,210,000 1 death – This large stovepipe tornado initially caused minor tree and outbuilding damage before reaching EF2 strength near Chap, where a building sustained collapse of its brick facade, a frail home lost its roof and exterior walls, and a manufactured home sustained minor damage. Further to the northeast, a poorly constructed home was destroyed while other nearby homes sustained lesser damage. The tornado then strengthened further as it struck Evergreen, where one home was leveled at EF3 strength and other surrounding homes and structures were heavily damaged. Some outbuildings and manufactured homes were obliterated as well, with large amounts of debris strewn through fields in the area. A house near Holliday Lake State Park had its roof torn off at EF2 strength before the tornado lifted. Over 100 homes were damaged or destroyed and many trees were snapped, denuded, and uprooted along the path. This and the following EF3 event were the first February E/F3+ tornadoes registered in Virginia since 1950. Seven people were injured. [65][66]
EF1 NW of Durham Durham NC 36°03′34″N 78°56′42″W / 36.0594°N 78.945°W / 36.0594; -78.945 (Durham (Feb. 24, EF1)) 2100–2101 0.43 mi (0.69 km) 30 yd (27 m) $100,000 Extensive tree damage was observed. [67]
EF0 WNW of Fork Union Fluvanna VA 37°45′35″N 78°17′28″W / 37.7597°N 78.2912°W / 37.7597; -78.2912 (Fork Union (Feb. 24, EF0)) 2110–2120 4.42 mi (7.11 km) 350 yd (320 m) $480,000 Numerous trees were uprooted, an outbuilding was destroyed, and several homes sustained damage to their shingles, siding, and gutters. [68]
EF2 NE of Oxford Granville, Vance NC 36°20′59″N 78°32′39″W / 36.3496°N 78.5443°W / 36.3496; -78.5443 (Oxford (Feb. 24, EF2)) 2132–2138 5.07 mi (8.16 km) 125 yd (114 m) $600,000 Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, several outbuildings were blown down or destroyed, and several cars and storage trailers were tossed up to 50 yd (46 m). Seven homes were damaged, including one that had its roof and some exterior walls blown away. [69][70]
EF1 WSW of Bracey Mecklenburg VA 36°36′17″N 78°14′37″W / 36.6047°N 78.2435°W / 36.6047; -78.2435 (Redlawn (Feb. 24, EF1)) 2148–2155 5 mi (8.0 km) 150 yd (140 m) $310,000 Numerous trees were snapped or downed, a few homes sustained minor roof damage, a home and a shed sustained minor structural damage, and a home was shifted off its foundation. [71]
EF3 N of Bruington, VA to SSE of Beauvue, MD King and Queen (VA), Essex (VA), Richmond (VA), Westmoreland (VA), St. Mary (MD) VA, MD 37°48′00″N 76°59′56″W / 37.8001°N 76.9989°W / 37.8001; -76.9989 (Tappahannock (Feb. 24, EF3)) 2334–0014 36.89 mi (59.37 km) 500 yd (460 m) $10,038,000 This strong, long-tracked tornado initially heavily damaged homes at high-end EF1 strength near Bruington and Millers Tavern before reaching EF3 strength east of Dunbrooke, where three unanchored homes and two double-wide mobile homes were swept away and destroyed. The tornado weakened to EF2 strength west of Tappahannock, where homes were heavily damaged and garages and outbuildings were destroyed. The tornado crossed the Rappahannock River and then struck Naylors Beach at EF2 strength, where a two story home lost large sections of its second floor and some small homes were destroyed. EF1 damage to trees, homes, and mobile homes occurred before the tornado crossed the Potomac River into Maryland, causing minor tree damage near Beauvue before dissipating. Major tree damage occurred along much of the path, and 25 people were injured, some critically. [72][73][74][75][76]
EF1 NNW of Wyalusing Bradford PA 41°42′55″N 76°17′14″W / 41.7153°N 76.2871°W / 41.7153; -76.2871 (Wyalusing (Feb. 24, EF1)) 0020–0022 1.09 mi (1.75 km) 100 yd (91 m) $25,000 A garage was heavily damaged, a couple of homes sustained roof damage, and trees were damaged. [77]
EF2 NNW of Gap to NNE of White Horse Lancaster PA 40°00′36″N 76°01′47″W / 40.01°N 76.0297°W / 40.01; -76.0297 (White Horse (Feb. 24, EF2)) 0038–0045 4.87 mi (7.84 km) 400 yd (370 m) $8,000,000 Approximately 50 structures were impacted, including numerous farm outbuildings and barns that were destroyed. Two two-story homes lost a majority of their roofs, while other homes, farm buildings, and sheds sustained lesser degrees of roof and siding damage. A large one-room Amish schoolhouse was destroyed, and a large building with more than 100 people inside attending an auction inside had its roof ripped off. Additionally, a van with several passengers was blown about 10 feet (3.0 m) into a field, several large granite tombstones in a cemetery were blown over, and numerous trees were downed. [78]
EF1 ESE of Laneview to WNW of Litwalton Middlesex, Lancaster VA 37°44′56″N 76°41′07″W / 37.7488°N 76.6854°W / 37.7488; -76.6854 (Morattico (Feb. 24, EF1)) 0125–0133 6.06 mi (9.75 km) 150 yd (140 m) $387,000 A garage sustained collapse of a brick wall, the roof was ripped off a house, and an outbuilding was destroyed. Numerous large trees were snapped. [79][80]
EF1 ENE of Mascot to SSE of Water View Middlesex VA 37°38′55″N 76°38′57″W / 37.6485°N 76.6492°W / 37.6485; -76.6492 (Warner (Feb. 24, EF1)) 0135–0141 4.01 mi (6.45 km) 150 yd (140 m) $677,000 A house was destroyed, a barn had its second story swept away, and another barn had its roof ripped off. [81]

Notes

  1. 1 2 All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency.
  2. 1 2 All damage totals are in 2016 USD unless otherwise stated.

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