List of United States tornadoes in May 2024 explained

This page documents all tornadoes confirmed by various weather forecast offices of the National Weather Service in the United States in May 2024. Tornado counts are considered preliminary until final publication in the database of the National Centers for Environmental Information. Based on the 1991–2020 average, about 268 tornadoes occur in May. Activity spreads northward and westward in May, with the maxima moving into the Midwest and the Great Plains as the springtime jet stream patterns tend to occur farther north (while the South begins to see decreasing activity), while the potential for tornadic activity also increases in the Northeastern United States.

May was a very active, violent, and deadly month for tornadoes. A very sharp temperature and moisture contrast due to a weakening El Niño caused temperatures across the Plains and Midwestern United States to be cooler than normal while record-breaking heat waves continued across Texas and Mexico. This temperature contrast led to an abnormally strong jet stream along with a marked increase in wind shear while the moisture contrast caused by a warmer than normal Gulf of Mexico led to abundant atmospheric instability. This pattern persisted throughout the entire month and, as a result, the trend of widespread, relentless tornadic weather that started at the end of April continued into May and only two of the 31 days in the month had no confirmed tornadoes. Additionally, this led to the Plains and Midwestern United States seeing abundance of tornadoes, which has become increasingly rare due to climate change shifting tornado alley eastward.[1] This included EF4 tornadoes in Oklahoma and Iowa, as well as dozens of strong to intense tornadoes. Having been struck by another EF4 tornado in the previous month, it was the first time since 2013 that multiple violent tornadoes occurred in Oklahoma in the same year. By May 21, May had exceeded its average tornado count, making it the first time since 2019 that May was above average. It finished with 531 tornadoes and 28 tornadic fatalities were confirmed. It was the second most active May on record behind only 2003 (and the third most active month overall, behind that month and April 2011).[2] In addition to the tornadoes, three derechos occurred during the month as well.

May

May 1 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, May 1, 2024
EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width
EF0W of ClarendonDonleyTX20:56–20:580.37abbr=onNaNabbr=on125abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A tornado damaged some vegetation and fencing.
EF1WSW of ClarendonDonleyTX21:04–21:191.78abbr=onNaNabbr=on150abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A water pumping windmill was destroyed and vegetation was damaged. This tornado moved directly over the path of the previous tornado.
EF0W of GeorgeKittitasWA22:00–23:000.35abbr=onNaNabbr=on1abbr=onNaNabbr=on
This landspout tornado was videoed in the Wenatchee Mountains from east of the Columbia River. This is the first tornado recorded in Kittitas County since reliable records began in 1950.
EFUSSE of SpearmanHutchinsonTX22:14–22:161.01abbr=onNaNabbr=on25abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A brief tornado was observed by law enforcement and storm chasers.
EFUNNW of TurkeyHallTX22:490.04abbr=onNaNabbr=on30abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Several storm chasers photographed a brief tornado.
EF0Playa AbacoaAreciboPR22:58–23:070.48abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A waterspout moved onshore the Cambalache barrio of Arecibo, downing mangrove branches and blowing away street signs and canopies.
EFUNNE of HealyGoveKS23:26–23:270.07abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=on
This tornado was reported by multiple storm chasers and occurred over rural land.
EF0WSW of SpearmanHansfordTX23:43–23:440.32abbr=onNaNabbr=on30abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A high-end EF0 tornado unroofed a building and damaged some trees.
EF0Southeastern SpearmanHansfordTX23:46–23:480.22abbr=onNaNabbr=on15abbr=onNaNabbr=on
The tornado damaged a small shed and utility trailer at the Spearman High School.
EF1Northern SpearmanHansfordTX23:53–23:551.3abbr=onNaNabbr=on75abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Several buildings sustained roof damage and some carports were damaged on the northeastern side of Spearman. Some power poles were snapped.
EFUN of LorenzoCrosbyTX00:100.01abbr=onNaNabbr=on30abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A brief rope tornado was photographed over open land.
EFUENE of TurkeyHallTX00:52–00:571.3abbr=onNaNabbr=on100abbr=onNaNabbr=on
This tornado was captured through photographs by numerous storm chasers. It remained over open land and caused no known damage.
EFUNW of UticaGove, LaneKS01:55–02:010.02abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A landspout tornado occurred on the Gove and Lane county line.

May 2 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, May 2, 2024
EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width
EFUNW of FaxonComancheOK05:040.5abbr=onNaNabbr=on40abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A tornado debris signature was observed on radar, but no damage could be found.
EF1W of RobelineSabine, NatchitochesLA15:09–15:195.19abbr=onNaNabbr=on325abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Several large trees were uprooted and several large tree trunks were snapped.
EFUSSW of WelshJefferson DavisLA16:320.01abbr=onNaNabbr=on1abbr=onNaNabbr=on
This tornado was reported in an open field by a storm spotter.
EF1Southeastern Carl JunctionJasperMO18:40–18:420.77abbr=onNaNabbr=on100abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Numerous trees were damaged or uprooted, one of which significantly damaged a home after it fell on it. Four other homes had minor roof and siding damage.
EF2ENE of Ballinger to SSW of BenoitRunnelsTX22:53–23:154.5abbr=onNaNabbr=on390abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A strong tornado moved a one-story house off its foundation and severely damaged a metal barn. Wooden utility poles were also damaged.
EF2NW of DooleConcho, McCullochTX23:39–00:046.11abbr=onNaNabbr=on395abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A strong tornado damaged electrical transmission lines on metal truss towers, including one of the towers collapsed.
EF3W of HawleyJonesTX00:06–00:333.29abbr=onNaNabbr=on210abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A high-end EF3 tornado first damaged metal outbuildings and snapped trees and power poles. A home under construction that was 80–90% complete was destroyed with its concrete slab swept clean. Several trucks and a trailer near the home were thrown by the tornado. The tornado destroyed another home, fully clearing it off its foundation and injuring four people. Homes and outbuildings subsequently sustained roof and wall damage in a small neighborhood before the tornado dissipated shortly thereafter. This tornado was extremely slow-moving, with an average forward speed of 7.3mph.

May 3 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, May 3, 2024
EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width
EF2SSW of SilverCokeTX20:40–20:554.54abbr=onNaNabbr=on125abbr=onNaNabbr=on
The roof of a ranch house was ripped off, and a metal barn was completely destroyed, with building material tossed well downstream.
EF1SSW of Robert LeeCokeTX21:20–22:1012.96abbr=onNaNabbr=on700abbr=onNaNabbr=on
This long-lived, erratic, high-end EF1 tornado ripped the roof off a concrete building, caused additional roof damage to a home, and snapped large tree limbs. The tornado was likely much stronger as several mesquite trees that weren't surveyed were completely debarked.
EFUN of Hale CenterHaleTX21:350.01abbr=onNaNabbr=on30abbr=onNaNabbr=on
An off-duty NWS employee and a trained spotter reported a brief tornado over an open field.
EF0NW of DeerfieldKearnyKS01:100.01abbr=onNaNabbr=on10abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A brief tornado was recorded by a storm spotter.
EF1WNW of AtlantaPhelpsNE01:53–01:550.66abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A brief tornado heavily damaged the roof of a home.
EF1Eastern HoldregePhelpsNE02:08–02:215.43abbr=onNaNabbr=on850abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A high-end, intermittent EF1 tornado touched down near the Phelps County fairgrounds area and began moving due north through eastern Holdrege. On the east side of town, wooden poles were snapped, a pivot was overturned and multiple manufactured homes had damage. After exiting town, the tornado reached peak intensity as it damaged newer, well-built outbuildings. Roof damage to homes was also noted nearby the outbuildings. The tornado then turned northeast damaging numerous trees, power poles and center-line irrigation pivots before dissipating.
EF0NW of RaganHarlan, PhelpsNE02:09–02:207.24abbr=onNaNabbr=on500abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A weak, intermittent tornado damaged trees, irrigation pivots, and a few power poles.
EF1N of HoldregePhelpsNE02:11–02:211.79abbr=onNaNabbr=on250abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A high-end EF1 tornado touched down just north of town at a golf course. Moving northeast, the tornado overturned pivots and snapped several power poles. Trees were damaged as well.
EF0N of Guide Rock to S of LawrenceWebster, NuckollsNE03:51–03:586.02abbr=onNaNabbr=on80abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A tornado sporadically damaged trees, farmsteads, and outbuildings.

May 4 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, May 4, 2024
EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width
EF2S of Fort StocktonPecosTX20:56–21:156.36abbr=onNaNabbr=on175abbr=onNaNabbr=on
This strong tornado tracked southeastward over rural Pecos County south of Fort Stockton, beginning near US 385. Vegetation was damaged and power poles were cleanly snapped near their bases.
EFUSSE of Fort Stockton (1st tornado)PecosTX21:18–21:363.28abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A tornado was observed but occurred over a rural and inaccessible area west of US 285.
EFUSSE of Fort Stockton (2nd tornado)PecosTX21:40–21:552.73abbr=onNaNabbr=on150abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A tornado was observed but occurred over a rural and inaccessible area west of US 285.
EFUSSE of Fort Stockton (3rd tornado)PecosTX22:04–22:080.91abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A tornado was observed but occurred over a rural and inaccessible area west of US 285.
EFUSSE of Fort Stockton (4th tornado)PecosTX22:29–22:381.82abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A tornado was observed but occurred over a rural and inaccessible area west of US 285.
EFUENE of ChattanoogaMercerOH23:38–23:400.6abbr=onNaNabbr=on30abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A weak landspout tornado caused no damage.
EF2NE of Pandale to S of OzonaCrockettTX02:10–02:4520.08abbr=onNaNabbr=on125abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A long-lived tornado damaged several structures on a ranch. The roof structure of a barn was uplifted and destroyed. A heavy metal bulk feeder was lifted at least 5feet into the air and then deposited about 150feet from its original location. A very old tree trunk was snapped.

May 5 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, May 5, 2024
EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width
EF0ESE of LockesburgSevierAR23:45–23:470.54abbr=onNaNabbr=on20abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A landspout tornado snapped small branches and damaged the roof of a home and a carport.

May 11 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, May 11, 2024
EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width
EF0W of BrimfieldPortageOH18:42–18:430.31abbr=onNaNabbr=on10abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A very brief tornado ripped tiles from a footbridge and damaged trees.
EFUENE of Jemez SpringsSandovalNM18:53–18:540.25abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A tornado was recorded in the Sierra Nacimientos but no damage was found on accessible roads. This tornado occurred roughly 8150abbr=onNaNabbr=on above sea level.
EF2Gastonville to S of Jefferson HillsWashingtonPA22:06–22:195.84abbr=onNaNabbr=on200abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Two garages were destroyed and had portions of their roof and walls tossed well downstream. Multiple homes sustained roof damage, including one that lost over half its roof. A church sustained significant roof damage and had its steeple toppled. Two occupants were injured by flying glass. Several sheds were severely damaged or destroyed. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. A power pole was snapped as well.
EF0SW of New SalemFayettePA23:06–23:070.53abbr=onNaNabbr=on20abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A few hardwood trees had large branches down and a small tree was uprooted. No homes or structures were affected.
EF1NE of Glade Farms, WVFayette (PA), Preston (WV)PA, WV23:48–23:531.24abbr=onNaNabbr=on200abbr=onNaNabbr=on
In Fayette County, several hardwood trees were uprooted and two barn doors were blown off. Worse damage was documented just across the state line in Preston County. Over 200 hardwood trees were downed. A roof was blown off, a tree fell on a car, and a trampoline was placed 30feet on top of a tree.
EF1SW of Markleysburg to N of FriendsvilleGarrettMD23:55–23:593.05abbr=onNaNabbr=on75abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Dozens of trees were snapped and uprooted near the West Virginia state line. The tornado continued on a path east-southeast uprooting and snapping more trees before lifting.
EF1E of Friendsville to NE of AccidentGarrettMD00:09–00:183.11abbr=onNaNabbr=on75abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Hundreds of trees were snapped and uprooted with several trees falling on or very close to a couple of houses and trailers. At least one tree fell onto a vehicle. Several homes suffered minor shingle and siding damage nearby.

May 12 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, May 12, 2024
EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width
EFUSW of St. PaulHowardNE22:42–22:472.33abbr=onNaNabbr=on 35abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A tornado was reported over open country.

May 13 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, May 13, 2024
EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width
EF1SSW of MonticelloLawrenceMS08:32–08:330.51abbr=onNaNabbr=on280abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A brief tornado developed within a swath of intense downburst winds, snapping and uprooting numerous trees. A church sustained roof damage and power lines were downed.
EF1S of MonticelloLawrenceMS08:37–08:380.79abbr=onNaNabbr=on230abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Another brief tornado in the same swath of intense downburst winds snapped and uprooted numerous trees.
EF0SE of LutherLincolnOK09:350.2abbr=onNaNabbr=on30abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A very brief tornado removed part of the roof from a manufactured home.
EFUENE of Santa Rosa BeachWaltonFL16:44–16:450.01abbr=onNaNabbr=on10abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Originating a waterspout in Choctawhatchee Bay, it made landfall becoming a tornado and quickly dissipated. No damage occurred.
EF1E of Port LavacaCalhounTX20:00–20:1713.6abbr=onNaNabbr=on150abbr=onNaNabbr=on
One home lost a significant portion of its metal roofing and had two of its windows blown out. Another house lost numerous shingles and had its porch roof entirely removed. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. The tornado continued across Matagorda Bay and dissipated south of Keller Bay.
EF0S of KirbyvilleTaneyMO20:39–20:411.23abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A brief tornado touched down on a golf course, snapping trees and tree branches.
EF2Eastern SulphurCalcasieuLA21:41–21:453.44abbr=onNaNabbr=on200abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Two warehouses were destroyed, a gas station awning was damaged, and portions of roofing were blown off several homes. Trees were snapped or uprooted and power lines were downed.
EF1Westlake to Lake CharlesCalcasieuLA21:45–21:536.47abbr=onNaNabbr=on300abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Several homes and businesses sustained roof and exterior wall damage. Trees and power lines were downed as well.
EF2SSW of Cecilia to HendersonSt. MartinLA23:22–23:348.61abbr=onNaNabbr=on400abbr=onNaNabbr=on
1 death – This tornado initially snapped or uprooted trees before rolling and destroying seven mobile homes and RVs at a mobile home park, killing one person and injuring another. After snapping additional trees and crossing I-10, it strengthened to EF2 intensity as it moved into Henderson, where several homes suffered major roof damage, including one home that was destroyed with its roof removed and back walls knocked down. Businesses and hotels were also damaged, and outbuildings as well as additional RVs and mobile homes were destroyed. Satellite data confirmed that the tornado moved through the Atchafalaya Basin before dissipating at LA 3177.
EFUSSE of Atchafalaya to NNE of Butte La RoseSt. MartinLA23:34–23:363.64abbr=onNaNabbr=on1abbr=onNaNabbr=on
This tornado was discovered from high-resolution satellite imagery. Only damage occurred to trees but the area is inaccessible to survey.
EFUESE of Atchafalaya to NE of Butte La RoseSt. Martin, IbervilleLA23:35–23:385.09abbr=onNaNabbr=on100abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A tornado was discovered via high-resolution satellite imagery in an inaccessible area within the Atchafalaya Basin.
EF0S of Gray MountainCoconinoAZ22:39–22:400.1abbr=onNaNabbr=on10abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A brief landspout tornado was photographed.
EF0NE of Butte La Rose to SW of Grosse TêteIbervilleLA23:39–23:476.56abbr=onNaNabbr=on150abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Some trees were snapped or uprooted.
EF0FriscoPointe CoupeeLA23:43–23:450.91abbr=onNaNabbr=on100abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A high-end EF0 tornado touched down in Frisco, damaging trailers, homes, and numerous trees.
EF0SW of Plaquemine to CrescentIbervilleLA23:54–23:561.79abbr=onNaNabbr=on120abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A few homes sustained roof damage, and numerous trees were snapped or uprooted.
EF1NE of Prairieville to SSE of WalkerLivingstonLA00:23–00:273.28abbr=onNaNabbr=on150abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Trees were damaged.

May 14 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, May 14, 2024
EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width
EF0NW of BristowMarlboroSC20:39–20:451.64abbr=onNaNabbr=on150abbr=onNaNabbr=on
One home sustained significant shingle damage while another had a significant amount of its metal roof panels removed. A small water pump was destroyed, and a 50– flagpole was snapped about 5feet above its base and thrown. A small boat on a private lake was flipped, and a few equipment shelters sustained minor damage to their metal roofs; a barn door was broken from its hinges as well. A wood fence was blown down, crops were flattened and even scoured, and trees were snapped or uprooted.
EF0NNE of EthridgeLawrenceTN21:16–21:223.62abbr=onNaNabbr=on100abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A few farm outbuildings were destroyed. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. A few homes sustained damage to their roofs or otherwise had flashing peeled off.
EFUSSW of KanoradoKit CarsonCO21:40–21:420.33abbr=onNaNabbr=on15abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A landspout tornado was photographed.
EF0SW of Red BanksRobesonNC21:52–21:530.13abbr=onNaNabbr=on30abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A brief and weak tornado snapped and uprooted trees, caused minor roof damage, and ripped a street sign out of its base.
EF0NNE of Pembroke to SW of RennertRobesonNC22:00–22:145.16abbr=onNaNabbr=on40abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Several chicken coops saw significant portions of their steel roof panels ripped off. An open-ended tractor shelter was largely collapsed. A few homes sustained shingle damage. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted.
EF0PhiladelphusRobesonNC22:06–22:070.23abbr=onNaNabbr=on150abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A brief tornado snapped and uprooted multiple trees, one of which fell on a home and caused minor roof damage. Additional structures sustained shingle damage, an RV was nearly overturned, and a corn bin was blown over.
EF1MarionMarionSC22:10–22:132.02abbr=onNaNabbr=on80abbr=onNaNabbr=on
The roof of a structure was completely collapsed and the structure itself sustained some damage to its exterior walls. An adjacent building had its windows and window dividers blown out while a wall on the second floor was pushed inward. Another nearby structure lost most of its roof covering. Additional homes along the tornado's path sustained roof damage. An electrical meter head was detached from one house and a trampoline was lofted at another before becoming embedded into the vinyl siding of a neighboring home. The majority of damage was inflicted to two-to-three story structures while trees sustained insignificant damage, suggesting the tornado did not remain in contact with the ground along its entire path.
EF1SSW of ParadiseWarrickIN22:14–22:150.36abbr=onNaNabbr=on75abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Trees were snapped and uprooted. A few homes sustained fascia and gutter damage.
EF0E of EvergreenColumbusNC23:52–23:582.2abbr=onNaNabbr=on40abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A few outbuildings sustained moderate damage, including one that lost some of its roof panels and had its garage door blown in. The side was blown off an open-faced metal garage and shingles were ripped from a home. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted.
EF0S of ClarktonColumbus, BladenNC00:03–00:186.08abbr=onNaNabbr=on40abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A weak tornado damaged several trees and blew the metal roof off a small structure.

May 16 event

Texas and Louisiana events are associated with the 2024 Houston derecho

List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, May 16, 2024
EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width
EF1SW of WallerWallerTX22:44–22:450.71abbr=onNaNabbr=on100abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A large metal barn was destroyed, with debris tossed 1000yd. Trailers were rolled, and trees were downed.
EF1Southern Cypress (1st tornado)HarrisTX23:04–23:050.58abbr=onNaNabbr=on75abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A high-end EF1 severely damaged three houses.
EF1Southern Cypress (2nd tornado)HarrisTX23:08–23:101.44abbr=onNaNabbr=on100abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Numerous homes sustained roof damage and broken windows. Damage was also noted at the Lone Star College-CyFair campus.
EFUNE of WhitewaterPhillipsMT23:15–23:200.5abbr=onNaNabbr=on20abbr=onNaNabbr=on
This landspout tornado was videoed before dissipating over open land.
EF1RomevilleSt. JamesLA03:46–03:524.83abbr=onNaNabbr=on120abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A tornado moved through Romeville, damaging the roofs of several frame houses and manufactured homes, snapping power poles, and snapping trees.

May 17 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, May 17, 2024
EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width
EF0NE of LeesvilleCarrollOH17:33–17:350.21abbr=onNaNabbr=on40abbr=onNaNabbr=on
The rapid formation of a narrow tornado was videoed on the shore of Leesville Lake. It tossed docks and pontoon boats and destroyed a tree.
EFUWest MifflinAlleghenyPA18:48–18:500.61abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A tornado was videoed near the Allegheny County Airport. It did not cause damage.
EF0ElizabethWashington, AlleghenyPA18:54–19:145.85abbr=onNaNabbr=on75abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Multiple homes lost portions of their shingles, siding, and soffit. The porch of a manufactured home was ripped off and tossed, and a swimming pool was collapsed. Porch railing and furniture were destroyed and thrown. Trees were snapped or uprooted.
EF0NE of ManorWestmorelandPA19:50–20:002.94abbr=onNaNabbr=on100abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Flag poles were bent, and a few homes had shingles, siding, and soffit removed. The tornado moved across the Greensburg Jeannette Regional Airport, snapping a tree.
EF1Northeastern PittsburghAlleghenyPA20:37–20:451.88abbr=onNaNabbr=on125abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A tornado touched down near Highland Park and continued across the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium before dissipating along the shoreline of Aspinwall. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, including one that fell on a vehicle. Power poles were damaged as well.
EF0SW of ElmwoodTuscolaMI20:380.1abbr=onNaNabbr=on10abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Multiple photos were taken of a brief landspout.

May 28 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, May 28, 2024
EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width
EFUSSW of Mount DoraUnionNM22:06–22:150.1abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=on
This brief tornado was videoed and photographed over an open field causing no damage.

May 29 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, May 29, 2024
EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width
EFUNNE of CreoleCameronLA18:450.01abbr=onNaNabbr=on1abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A meteorologist for the local National Weather Service office witnessed a brief landspout in the Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge.
EF0SW of LeaderAdamsCO19:39–19:440.73abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A storm chaser videoed and photographed a small landspout over an open field.
EF0SSW of LeaderAdamsCO20:06–20:080.3abbr=onNaNabbr=on30abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A brief landspout occurred over an open land.
EF0LoyalhannaWestmorelandPA22:16–22:180.3abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A few trees were snapped or uprooted, and shingles were removed from a house.
EFUN of St. VrainCurryNM02:45–02:470.1abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A trained spotter documented a brief tornado.
EFUW of Cannon Air Force BaseCurryNM04:22–04:260.2abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=on
An emergency manager photographed a funnel in contact with the ground.

May 30 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, May 30, 2024
EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width
EFUNW of Boise CityCimarronOK05:34–05:360.68abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A tornado was photographed near a campground before it was obscured by rain. No damage was reported.
EF2SW of MidlandMidlandTX22:10–22:4110.27abbr=onNaNabbr=on1700abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A dusty tornado, observed by NWS employees at the Midland office, prompted a tornado emergency for areas south of Midland. It caused damage to power poles, buildings, and RVs before becoming shrouded in rain. Although radar suggests it peaked after this time, it continued across open country before dissipating. This tornado emergency was the first-ever of such warning issued by the National Weather Service office in Midland.
EFUSW of MidlandMidlandTX22:16–22:170.13abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=on
NWS employees observed a satellite tornado to the east of the 2210 UTC EF2 tornado and to the southeast of the Midland Airport. It remained over open country and did not cause damage.
EFUNNW of SandersonPecosTX22:16–22:211.53abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A tornado was documented over open country. It did not cause damage.
EF3W of MidkiffMidland, UptonTX23:40–00:055.34abbr=onNaNabbr=on250abbr=onNaNabbr=on
An intense tornado caused damage to vegetation, heavy oil equipment, and power poles. Ground scouring was observed as well.
EF1ESE of Nacogdoches to WNW of ChirenoNacogdochesTX23:41–23:494.17abbr=onNaNabbr=on387abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Many trees were snapped or uprooted, a barn sustained roof damage, and a power pole was snapped.
EF1SW of Grand CaneDeSotoLA00:30–00:332.48abbr=onNaNabbr=on175abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Damage was limited to trees. A brief tornado debris signature was detected on radar.
EF1S of Grand Cane (1st tornado)DeSotoLA00:35–00:381.64abbr=onNaNabbr=on175abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Damage was mostly limited to trees. One fallen tree destroyed a mobile home.
EF1S of Grand Cane (2nd tornado)DeSotoLA00:36–00:381abbr=onNaNabbr=on110abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Damage was mostly limited to trees and power lines.
EF1NNE of Kingston to ENE of FriersonDeSotoLA00:51–01:013.89abbr=onNaNabbr=on400abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A barn was almost completely destroyed, a few manufactured homes sustained minor damage, and a small metal building system was thrown after its column anchorages failed. The metal building caused additional damage to structures and vehicles. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted.
EF1ESE of FriersonDeSotoLA00:58–00:590.46abbr=onNaNabbr=on250abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A brief EF1 tornado caused damage exclusively to trees.
EF1E of FriersonDeSotoLA00:59–01:000.27abbr=onNaNabbr=on100abbr=onNaNabbr=on
A brief EF1 tornado caused damage exclusively to trees.
EF1NNE of ElizabethRapidesLA02:16–02:224.12abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, one of which fell onto a home's roof.

May 31 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, May 31, 2024
EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width
EFUSSW of VarinaPocahontasIA17:45–17:460.42abbr=onNaNabbr=on30abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Two storm spotters photographed a tornado near the Buena Vista county line. No damage occurred.
EF0Eastern SheldonO'BrienIA21:14–21:170.95abbr=onNaNabbr=on75abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Roof panels were peeled off three buildings and multiple RVs were flipped.
EF0SSE of GranvilleSiouxIA21:36–21:380.72abbr=onNaNabbr=on25abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Roof panels were peeled off a barn.

See also

Notes

  1. News: Gallus . William . 2024's violent tornado season has been one of the most active on record − a meteorologist explains the weather behind the outbreaks . 20 August 2024 . The Conversation . MSN . March 11, 2024.
  2. Web site: May 2024 Tornadoes Report National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) . National Centers for Environmental Information . NOAA . 20 August 2024.

References

  1. News: Gallus . William . 2024's violent tornado season has been one of the most active on record − a meteorologist explains the weather behind the outbreaks . 20 August 2024 . The Conversation . MSN . March 11, 2024.
  2. Web site: May 2024 Tornadoes Report National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) . National Centers for Environmental Information . NOAA . 20 August 2024.

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