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Tornado outbreak sequence of May 5–10, 2015
EF3 tornado near Mount Hope, Kansas
TypeTornado outbreak
Winter storm
DurationMay 5, 2015 (2015-05-05) – May 10, 2015 (2015-05-10)
Tornadoes
confirmed		127
Max. rating1EF3 tornado
Duration of
tornado outbreak2		5 days, 9 hours, 37 minutes
Maximum snowfall
or ice accretion		2 feet (24 in) near areas of Denver, Colorado
FatalitiesFatalities:
  • 5 tornado-related
  • 2 flood-related

Injuries:

  • 67 tornado-related
  • 3 hail-related
Damage$1.5 billion
Areas affectedColorado, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas

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

The tornado outbreak sequence of May 5–10, 2015 was a six-day outbreak of tornado activity that affected the Great Plains of the United States in early May 2015. On May 6, strong tornadoes impacted the Oklahoma City area, along with rural parts of Kansas, Texas, Arkansas, South Dakota, and Nebraska. The outbreak coincided with major flooding, with large amounts of rain falling in parts of Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.[1] The National Weather Service forecast office in Norman, Oklahoma issued a "flash flood emergency" for Oklahoma City following record-breaking rainfall that occurred in the area that evening.[2] The outbreak sequence resulted in five tornado-related deaths, along with two flood-related deaths. A total of 127 tornadoes were confirmed and rated as a result of this outbreak sequence.[3][4] Damage from the outbreak was estimated at $1.5 billion.[5]

In addition, the system responsible for the outbreak produced a prolific winter storm in Colorado, with some areas receiving up to 2 feet (24 in) of snow.

Meteorological synopsis

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On May 6, a series of severe thunderstorms produced flash flooding, hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes in Oklahoma and western north Texas. In Oklahoma, this event was brought on by a shortwave moving through the area. With over 30 knots (35 mph; 56 km/h) of effective bulk shear present, moist air was being advected into the area from the southeast, and the CAPE was over 2000 J/kg.[6] Kansas's first tornado of the day was an EF0 that developed in Lincoln County and caused minor damage at a cemetery within the town of Lincoln, Kansas.[7] In Oklahoma, severe weather first appeared in southwestern parts of Oklahoma near Lawton, with the first Severe Thunderstorm Warning of the day being issued at 12:46 p.m. CDT and the first Tornado Warning being issued at 3:45 p.m. CDT.[6] An EF3 tornado developed near Mount Hope, Kansas tracked through Harvey County, crossing Highway 50 west of Halstead and dissipating as it headed north, causing major tree damage and destroying a farmhouse.[7] A long-tracked EF2 passed near Scandia, Kansas and into Nebraska, while another EF3 completely destroyed a house near Munden, Kansas. Other storms later developed in north-central parts of the Oklahoma and south of the Red River, and supercells dropped strong tornadoes in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area along with as much as 4–7 inches (100–180 mm) of rain. One of these tornadoes caused EF3 damage and several critical injuries in the southeastern part of Oklahoma City, and another EF3 struck Bridge Creek. As a result of heavy flooding, multiple Flash Flood Warnings, including a flash flood emergency, were issued for the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, and in the hours following midnight, the storms merged into a complex and maintained eastward movement.[6][8] Oklahoma City recorded their 3rd wettest day on record, and wettest day on record in the month of May.[9]

A few less intense tornadoes occurred on May 7 and May 8 across an area extending from Colorado to Texas. Another wave of significant tornado activity occurred on May 9 throughout an area extending from Nebraska to Texas.[10] This included a large EF3 tornado that caused major damage and killed one person near Cisco, Texas.[11]

Destructive tornado activity continued on May 10, as a high-end EF2 tornado struck the town of Delmont, South Dakota, where severe structural damage and multiple injuries occurred. Later that evening, an EF1 multiple-vortex tornado struck Lake City, Iowa, where homes were damaged, trees and power lines were downed, and the local high school had its roof torn off.[12] Significant tornadoes continued to touch down after sunset later that night, and the town of Van, Texas was devastated by a strong EF3 tornado, where two people were killed and at least 47 others were injured. Two other fatalities occurred in Nashville, Arkansas when an EF2 tornado struck a mobile home park.[13]

Winter storm side

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The system also produced a prolific winter storm in the mountainous regions further west. It dropped snowfall up to 2 feet (24 in) in areas around Denver, in pretty much the same spots and time that a winter storm impacted a year prior.[14] It first started spreading snow in the Sierra Mountains from May 6–9. Afterwards, it began to move northeastwards towards the High Plains. The snowstorm dumped up to 2 feet of snow in the mountains of Colorado and up to 12 inches in the lower elevations.

Confirmed tornadoes

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Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
0 86 27 8 6 0 0 127

May 5 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, May 5, 2015[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Damage[note 2] Summary Refs
EF0 WSW of Roswell Chaves NM 33°22′15″N 104°34′15″W / 33.3708°N 104.5708°W / 33.3708; -104.5708 (Roswell (May 5, EF0)) 1855 – 1856 0.15 mi (0.24 km) 15 yd (14 m) $20,000 A cold air funnel briefly touched down, damaging the roofs and walls of two outbuildings. [15][16]
EF1 N of Big Spring to ENE of Luther Howard TX 32°26′57″N 101°32′50″W / 32.4493°N 101.5473°W / 32.4493; -101.5473 (Big Spring (May 5, EF1)) 2023 – 2050 8.12 mi (13.07 km) 150 yd (140 m) $5,000 A couple of power poles were snapped near the base by this large stovepipe tornado. [17][18]
EF0 W of Owens Crosby TX 33°34′N 101°25′W / 33.57°N 101.41°W / 33.57; -101.41 (Owens (May 5, EF0)) 0024 – 0027 0.25 mi (0.40 km) 30 yd (27 m) $0 A storm chaser observed a narrow tornado that touched down for three minutes in open country. [19][20]
EF0 SW of Owens to SSW of Owens Crosby TX 33°29′N 101°26′W / 33.48°N 101.43°W / 33.48; -101.43 (Owens (May 5, EF0)) 0027 – 0033 2.3 mi (3.7 km) 100 yd (91 m) $0 The previous tornado roped out and merged with a new tornado, which crossed Texas State Highway 207. No damage was observed. [19][21]
EF0 N of Sterling City Sterling TX 32°01′55″N 101°02′00″W / 32.032°N 101.0334°W / 32.032; -101.0334 (Sterling City (May 5, EF0)) 0059 – 0100 0.83 mi (1.34 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 A brief tornado touched down for about one minute on Texas State Highway 163. [19][22]
EF0 SW of Silver to SSW of Silver Coke TX 32°01′20″N 100°43′49″W / 32.0221°N 100.7302°W / 32.0221; -100.7302 (Silver (May 5, EF0)) 0217 – 0224 1.09 mi (1.75 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 A brief, intermittent tornado was reported. [19][23]

May 6 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, May 6, 2015[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Damage[note 2] Summary Refs
EF0 S of Kellyville Creek OK 35°51′56″N 96°13′39″W / 35.8656°N 96.2274°W / 35.8656; -96.2274 (Kellyville (May 6, EF0)) 0758 – 0800 1.5 mi (2.4 km) 100 yd (91 m) $0 A couple of hardwood trees were split and large tree limbs were downed. [24]
EF0 Lincoln Lincoln KS 38°54′21″N 98°11′21″W / 38.9057°N 98.1893°W / 38.9057; -98.1893 (Lincoln (May 6, EF0)) 1924 – 1937 10.72 mi (17.25 km) 100 yd (91 m) $25,000 Multiple-vortex tornado. A sheet metal roof was blown across the street at a farmstead, and several trees were snapped at a cemetery in town. [25]
EF0 ENE of Apache Caddo OK 34°53′24″N 98°18′57″W / 34.89°N 98.3159°W / 34.89; -98.3159 (Apache (May 6, EF0)) 1945 – 1947 2 mi (3.2 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 Trees were damaged by this tornado. [26]
EF0 NW of Cyril Caddo OK 34°56′27″N 98°15′00″W / 34.9409°N 98.2499°W / 34.9409; -98.2499 (Cyril (May 6, EF0)) 1953 – 1955 0.5 mi (0.80 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 A tornado was broadcast on live television via news helicopter. It remained over open fields and caused no damage. [27]
EF0 WSW of Ionia Jewell KS 39°38′06″N 98°26′14″W / 39.6351°N 98.4373°W / 39.6351; -98.4373 (Ionia (May 6, EF0)) 2031 – 2034 1 mi (1.6 km) 25 yd (23 m) $0 Tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [28]
EF2 W of Mankato to N of Burr Oak Jewell KS 39°46′41″N 98°21′55″W / 39.7781°N 98.3652°W / 39.7781; -98.3652 (Mankato (May 6, EF2)) 2055 – 2121 12.58 mi (20.25 km) 350 yd (320 m) $1,500,000 At least four homes sustained damage to their roofs, windows, or siding, including one that had a large section of its roof removed. A garage was destroyed, with inside vehicles moved 30–50 ft (9.1–15.2 m). Other outbuildings, trees, power poles, and trees were damaged or destroyed. [29]
EF1 Roseland Adams NE 40°25′56″N 98°33′33″W / 40.4321°N 98.5591°W / 40.4321; -98.5591 (Roseland (May 6, EF1)) 2118 – 2128 3.87 mi (6.23 km) 300 yd (270 m) $1,500,000 High-end EF1 tornado moved directly through town. Several homes and outbuildings sustained damage, of which two houses sustained considerable damage. One of those two homes was unanchored and slid off of its foundation, while the second lost its entire roof structure. A large metal building with wood post frame construction was destroyed. Widespread tree damage was observed, irrigation pivots were damaged, and a train car was derailed as well. [30]
EF3 E of Amber to NNE of Bridge Creek Grady OK 35°09′27″N 97°48′12″W / 35.1576°N 97.8032°W / 35.1576; -97.8032 (Amber (May 6, EF3)) 2133 – 2226 10.3 mi (16.6 km) 1,500 yd (1,400 m) Unknown A large multiple-vortex wedge tornado caused significant damage to numerous homes and other structures in Bridge Creek. Trees and power poles were snapped, mobile homes were completely destroyed, and frame homes were heavily damaged, a few of which lost roofs and exterior walls. One poorly-anchored frame home was leveled, and vehicles from some residences were tossed over 100 yards away. A total of 1,500 homes and mobile home were damaged by the tornado, including 200 that were severely damaged or destroyed. Outbuildings were destroyed as well. [31][32]
EF0 S of Ringwood Major OK 36°18′27″N 98°15′00″W / 36.3076°N 98.25°W / 36.3076; -98.25 (Ringwood (May 6, EF0)) 2137 – 2138 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 20 yd (18 m) $0 Brief tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [33]
EF1 S of Bostwick to SSW of Nelson Nuckolls NE 40°00′38″N 98°10′14″W / 40.0105°N 98.1705°W / 40.0105; -98.1705 (Bostwick (May 5, EF1)) 2138 – 2154 9.47 mi (15.24 km) 200 yd (180 m) $250,000 Pivots were overturned, power poles were snapped, and trees were damaged. A home sustained damage to its porch. [34]
EF2 ENE of Webber, KS to NW of Deshler, NE Jewell (KS), Republic (KS), Nuckolls (NE) KS, NE 39°56′51″N 97°57′58″W / 39.9476°N 97.9662°W / 39.9476; -97.9662 (Webber (May 6, EF2)) 2148 – 2219 20.12 mi (32.38 km) 400 yd (370 m) $4,250,000 Large wedge tornado. Numerous pivots were overturned, power poles were snapped, and widespread tree damage occurred. A few buildings sustained minor damage in the town of Hardy, Nebraska. Several outbuildings and grain bins were damaged or destroyed, and a few homes lost portions of their roofs in rural areas as well. [35][36]
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EF0 E of Amber Grady OK 35°11′16″N 97°47′54″W / 35.1877°N 97.7982°W / 35.1877; -97.7982 (Amber (May 6, EF0)) 2148 0.3 mi (0.48 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 A storm chaser observed a satellite tornado in conjunction with the previous EF3 tornado east of Amber. [39]
EF3 SSE of Mount Hope to NE of Burrton Sedgwick, Harvey KS 37°50′25″N 97°39′03″W / 37.8404°N 97.6507°W / 37.8404; -97.6507 (Mount Hope (May 6, EF3)) 2149 – 2217 16.48 mi (26.52 km) 300 yd (270 m) $630,000 Three center pivot irrigation systems were damaged. At one farmstead, a single car detached garage was damaged and a carport was ripped from a barn. At a second farmstead, an unanchored home was leveled and swept from its foundation, another home sustained significant damage, and a barn was rendered a complete loss. A small hog barn had its roof ripped off. Numerous large trees were snapped and sustained some debarking. [40][41]
EF1 E of Formoso Jewell KS 39°44′54″N 97°57′52″W / 39.7484°N 97.9644°W / 39.7484; -97.9644 (Formoso (May 6, EF1)) 2154 – 2204 4.28 mi (6.89 km) 250 yd (230 m) $250,000 A home sustained roof, window, and siding damage, tree and power line damage was observed, and an outbuildings was destroyed. [42]
EF1 SE of Randall Jewell KS 39°34′59″N 97°56′59″W / 39.583°N 97.9497°W / 39.583; -97.9497 (Randall (May 6, EF1)) 2204 – 2210 3.11 mi (5.01 km) 60 yd (55 m) $5,000 Damage was confined to trees along the path. [43]
EF1 NNW of Courtland Republic KS 39°48′50″N 97°55′48″W / 39.814°N 97.93°W / 39.814; -97.93 (Courtland (May 6, EF1)) 2208 – 2215 2.13 mi (3.43 km) 75 yd (69 m) Unknown The first of a pair of twin tornadoes was reported by storm chasers. Damage was minor. [44]
EF0 N of Courtland Republic KS 39°51′23″N 97°53′43″W / 39.8563°N 97.8952°W / 39.8563; -97.8952 (Courtland (May 6, EF0)) 2210 – 2215 3.15 mi (5.07 km) 50 yd (46 m) Unknown The second of twin tornadoes was reported by storm chasers. Little to no damage occurred. [45]
EF0 SSW of Carrier Garfield OK 36°27′12″N 98°02′02″W / 36.4533°N 98.0338°W / 36.4533; -98.0338 (Carrier (May 6, EF0)) 2215 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 10 yd (9.1 m) $0 Brief tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [46]
EF2 S of Courtland, KS to SE of Hebron, NE Republic (KS), Thayer (NE) KS, NE 39°41′02″N 97°53′51″W / 39.6838°N 97.8974°W / 39.6838; -97.8974 (Courtland (May 6, EF1)) 2220 – 2319 36.24 mi (58.32 km) 800 yd (730 m) $1,000,000 Large wedge tornado. An ethanol plant and a home sustained EF2 damage near Scandia, Kansas, while a feedlot and several other houses were impacted less severely. The tornado crossed into Nebraska and passed near Chester, damaging trees, power poles, grain bins, irrigation pivots, and partially blowing the roof off of a house. [47][48]
EF0 W of Carleton Thayer NE 40°16′36″N 97°44′48″W / 40.2767°N 97.7467°W / 40.2767; -97.7467 (Carleton (May 6, EF0)) 2226 – 2230 1.79 mi (2.88 km) 100 yd (91 m) $500,000 A few train cars and irrigation pivots were overturned. [49]
EF0 NNW of Byron Thayer NE 40°00′47″N 97°46′56″W / 40.013°N 97.7821°W / 40.013; -97.7821 (Byron (May 6, EF0)) 2228 – 2231 1.04 mi (1.67 km) 30 yd (27 m) $0 Tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [50]
EF1 Southeastern Newcastle McClain OK 35°13′13″N 97°34′42″W / 35.2202°N 97.5783°W / 35.2202; -97.5783 (Newcastle (May 6, EF1)) 2233 – 2239 1 mi (1.6 km) 200 yd (180 m) Unknown Two outbuildings lost their roofs or were destroyed. [51]
EF0 N of Viola Sedgwick KS 37°34′N 97°38′W / 37.56°N 97.63°W / 37.56; -97.63 (Viola (May 6, EF0)) 2238 – 2240 0.32 mi (0.51 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 Brief tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [52]
EF0 W of Grand Island Hall NE 40°54′39″N 98°26′26″W / 40.9107°N 98.4406°W / 40.9107; -98.4406 (Grand Island (May 6, EF0)) 2245 0.01 mi (0.016 km) 25 yd (23 m) $0 A trained storm spotter reported a brief tornado. [53]
EF0 Western Norman McClain OK 35°13′59″N 97°32′04″W / 35.233°N 97.5344°W / 35.233; -97.5344 (Norman (May 6, EF0)) 2246 – 2247 0.5 mi (0.80 km) 25 yd (23 m) Unknown Damage to trees and fencing was observed in the outskirts of Norman. [54]
EF1 Northwestern Norman Cleveland OK 35°14′43″N 97°29′51″W / 35.2453°N 97.4974°W / 35.2453; -97.4974 (Norman (May 6, EF1)) 2253 – 2310 3.25 mi (5.23 km) 1,000 yd (910 m) Unknown Large rain-wrapped tornado. Numerous trees, fences, and power poles were damaged. Several homes had their roofs damaged. HVAC equipment was damaged and light poles were downed at a hospital. A hotel sustained damage to its exterior. [55]
EF0 ESE of Seiling Dewey OK 36°05′41″N 98°45′16″W / 36.0946°N 98.7545°W / 36.0946; -98.7545 (Seiling (May 6, EF0)) 2333 0.3 mi (0.48 km) 30 yd (27 m) $0 Tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [56]
EF0 NNW of Verden Caddo OK 35°07′22″N 98°07′48″W / 35.1228°N 98.13°W / 35.1228; -98.13 (Verden (May 6, EF0)) 2341 – 2349 3.5 mi (5.6 km) 200 yd (180 m) $0 Large, potentially significant tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [57]
EF0 SSW of Wakita Grant OK 36°48′47″N 97°57′17″W / 36.8131°N 97.9546°W / 36.8131; -97.9546 (Wakita (May 6, EF0)) 2356 – 2357 0.3 mi (0.48 km) 20 yd (18 m) $0 A storm chaser observed a brief tornado. [58]
EF3 S of Munden Republic KS 39°51′30″N 97°32′52″W / 39.8584°N 97.5478°W / 39.8584; -97.5478 (Munden (May 6, EF1)) 0014 – 0017 1.87 mi (3.01 km) 100 yd (91 m) Unknown A farmhouse was swept away by this brief but high-end EF3 tornado, with mature trees on the property snapped and debarked. Debris from the house was tossed northeast upward of 100–200 yd (91–183 m). The house was bolted to its foundation, but the two vehicles parked at the residence were only slightly moved, and close inspection revealed that explosive failure of the home's attached garage caused the entire structure to disintegrate, preventing a rating higher than EF3. [59]
EF0 SW of Narka Republic KS 39°57′05″N 97°26′37″W / 39.9513°N 97.4436°W / 39.9513; -97.4436 (Narka (May 6, EF0)) 0028 0.01 mi (0.016 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 Tree limbs were downed by this brief, weak tornado. [60]
EF0 SW of Anthony Harper KS 37°05′N 98°07′W / 37.09°N 98.12°W / 37.09; -98.12 (Anthony (May 6, EF0)) 0035 – 0036 0.25 mi (0.40 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 Brief tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [61]
EF1 N of Norway Republic KS 39°42′43″N 97°46′49″W / 39.7119°N 97.7802°W / 39.7119; -97.7802 (Norway (May 6, EF1)) 0038 – 0044 2.38 mi (3.83 km) 75 yd (69 m) $0 Tornado caused damage to grain bins. [62]
EF0 SE of Tuttle Grady OK 35°15′12″N 97°46′40″W / 35.2534°N 97.7779°W / 35.2534; -97.7779 (Tuttle (May 6, EF0)) 0049 – 0051 0.5 mi (0.80 km) 40 yd (37 m) Unknown Two homes sustained minor damage and trees were uprooted. Some damage was reported at the Tiger Safari Zoological Park. [63]
EF0 E of Tuttle to NNE of Bridge Creek Grady OK 35°17′52″N 97°44′28″W / 35.2977°N 97.741°W / 35.2977; -97.741 (Tuttle (May 6, EF0)) 0111 – 0121 3.5 mi (5.6 km) 200 yd (180 m) $0 Damage was confined to trees along the path. [64]
EF1 NE of Jamestown Cloud KS 39°32′20″N 97°26′38″W / 39.5388°N 97.444°W / 39.5388; -97.444 (Jamestown (May 6, EF1)) 0133 – 0134 0.25 mi (0.40 km) 75 yd (69 m) $0 Outbuildings were damaged by the tornado. [65]
EF0 S of Minneapolis Ottawa KS 39°03′36″N 97°42′23″W / 39.0601°N 97.7064°W / 39.0601; -97.7064 (Minneapolis (May 6, EF0)) 0138 0.02 mi (0.032 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 Tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [66]
EF3 Southeastern Oklahoma City Oklahoma OK 35°24′22″N 97°28′37″W / 35.4061°N 97.4769°W / 35.4061; -97.4769 (Oklahoma City (May 6, EF3)) 0141 – 0148 2 mi (3.2 km) 700 yd (640 m) Unknown A strong tornado touched down in the southeastern part of Oklahoma City just north of Valley Brook, severely damaging an RV park, a mobile home park, a hotel, and several self-storage units. Numerous walls on the second floor of the hotel were collapsed, and a few frame homes were damaged as well. Multiple vehicles were flipped and at least 12 people were injured, some critically. [67][68]
EF2 NNW of Archer City Archer TX 33°38′36″N 98°43′54″W / 33.6434°N 98.7318°W / 33.6434; -98.7318 (Archer City (May 6, EF2)) 0149 – 0225 12 mi (19 km) 400 yd (370 m) Unknown Transmission lines were downed by this tornado. [69]
EF0 NNW of Wells Ottawa KS 39°10′32″N 97°33′39″W / 39.1756°N 97.5607°W / 39.1756; -97.5607 (Wells (May 6, EF0)) 0155 0.25 mi (0.40 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 Tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [70]
EF0 SW of Morrowville Washington KS 39°47′06″N 97°16′11″W / 39.785°N 97.2698°W / 39.785; -97.2698 (Morrowville (May 6, EF0)) 0210 – 0219 6.04 mi (9.72 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 Weak tornado caused minor tree damage. [71]
EF0 NE of Aurora Cloud KS 39°23′39″N 97°28′02″W / 39.3941°N 97.4673°W / 39.3941; -97.4673 (Aurora (May 6, EF0)) 0227 – 0241 8.8 mi (14.2 km) 75 yd (69 m) $0 Weak tornado damaged tree limbs. [72]
EF0 W of Throckmorton Throckmorton TX 33°10′59″N 99°19′11″W / 33.183°N 99.3198°W / 33.183; -99.3198 (Throckmorton (May 6, EF0)) 0237 – 0248 3.39 mi (5.46 km) 440 yd (400 m) $0 Large tornado remained over an open field, causing no damage. [73]
EF1 E of Clyde Washington KS 39°35′47″N 97°19′57″W / 39.5963°N 97.3324°W / 39.5963; -97.3324 (Clyde (May 6, EF1)) 0256 – 0305 4.05 mi (6.52 km) 75 yd (69 m) Unknown Tornado downed several power poles. [74]
EF0 WNW of Throckmorton Throckmorton TX 33°15′N 99°20′W / 33.25°N 99.34°W / 33.25; -99.34 (Clyde (May 6, EF0)) 0300 – 0305 1.18 mi (1.90 km) 100 yd (91 m) $0 Tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [75]
EF0 NW of Washington Washington KS 39°50′51″N 97°05′18″W / 39.8474°N 97.0883°W / 39.8474; -97.0883 (Washington (May 6, EF0)) 0336 – 0337 0.25 mi (0.40 km) 75 yd (69 m) $0 Brief tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [76]
EF1 NW of Cortland to WSW of Holland Gage, Lancaster NE 40°30′21″N 96°42′31″W / 40.5058°N 96.7087°W / 40.5058; -96.7087 (Cortland (May 6, EF1)) 0349 – 0359 7.67 mi (12.34 km) 500 yd (460 m) $0 Outbuildings, trees, and sheds sustained minor damage. The roofs of homes on farmsteads were damaged, and high-tension power lines were downed. [77][78]
EF0 NW of Elbert Throckmorton TX 33°18′46″N 99°02′59″W / 33.3129°N 99.0496°W / 33.3129; -99.0496 (Elbert (May 6, EF0)) 0400 – 0401 0.01 mi (0.016 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 Tornado remained over an open field, causing no damage. [79]

May 7 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, May 7, 2015[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Damage[note 2] Summary Refs
EF0 NW of Copeland Haskell KS 37°35′59″N 100°40′48″W / 37.5998°N 100.6801°W / 37.5998; -100.6801 (Copeland (May 7, EF0)) 2045 – 2055 0.48 mi (0.77 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 The first of five landspout tornadoes was reported by an emergency manager. It remained over open country and caused no damage. [80]
EF0 NNE of Copeland Gray KS 37°36′29″N 100°35′17″W / 37.6081°N 100.588°W / 37.6081; -100.588 (Copeland (May 7, EF0)) 2100 – 2105 0.25 mi (0.40 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 The second of five landspout tornadoes was reported by an emergency manager. It remained over open country and caused no damage. [81]
EF0 WNW of Montezuma Gray KS 37°37′05″N 100°33′35″W / 37.618°N 100.5596°W / 37.618; -100.5596 (Montezuma (May 7, EF0)) 2100 – 2106 0.19 mi (0.31 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 The third of five landspout tornadoes was reported by an emergency manager. It remained over open country and caused no damage. [82]
EF0 NNE of Copeland Gray KS 37°37′12″N 100°32′24″W / 37.6201°N 100.54°W / 37.6201; -100.54 (Copeland (May 7, EF0)) 2101 – 2105 0.19 mi (0.31 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 The fourth of five landspout tornadoes was reported by an emergency manager. It remained over open country and caused no damage. [83]
EF1 NE of Copeland Gray KS 37°36′15″N 100°32′06″W / 37.6042°N 100.5349°W / 37.6042; -100.5349 (Copeland (May 7, EF1)) 2102 – 2108 0.24 mi (0.39 km) 50 yd (46 m) $40,000 The final of five landspout tornadoes caused EF1 damage to well-built building, tractor, and home. [84]
EF1 SE of Walsh Baca CO 37°05′02″N 102°06′49″W / 37.0839°N 102.1137°W / 37.0839; -102.1137 (Walsh (May 7, EF1)) 2259 – 2301 0.25 mi (0.40 km) 50 yd (46 m) $3,000 A windmill was damaged by this tornado. [85]
EF0 S of Fort Lupton Weld CO 40°02′N 104°49′W / 40.04°N 104.81°W / 40.04; -104.81 (Fort Lupton (May 7, EF0)) 0036 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 Brief tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [86]
EF1 N of Rhome Wise TX — 2345 – 2353 3.37 mi (5.42 km) 200 yd (180 m) $250,000 Two mobile homes were destroyed while twelve others were damaged by this large multiple-vortex tornado. Several power poles and power lines were damaged. [87]
EF1 W of Krum to NW of Sanger Denton TX — 0045 – 0105 12.7 mi (20.4 km) 500 yd (460 m) $210,000 Several barns sustained substantial damage, and several homes had their roofs damaged by this large multiple-vortex tornado. A metal storage tank was lifted and thrown into a high tension power line, causing the steel beams to collapse. Open farm and ranch land was damaged. [88]
EF0 NNW of Runaway Bay Wise TX — 0200 – 0202 0.29 mi (0.47 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 A few trees sustained minimal damage. [89]

May 8 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, May 8, 2015[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Damage[note 2] Summary Refs
EF0 WNW of Vernon Wilbarger TX — 2122 0.3 mi (0.48 km) 30 yd (27 m) $0 Brief tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [90]
EF1 SW of Vernon Wilbarger TX — 2128 – 2136 3.5 mi (5.6 km) 100 yd (91 m) $0 Trees and the roof of a metal building were damaged by this tornado. [91]
EF0 NNE of Haynesville Wichita TX — 2221 0.3 mi (0.48 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 A metal outbuilding sustained minor damage. [92]
EF0 E of O'Brien Haskell TX 33°22′51″N 99°47′09″W / 33.3809°N 99.7859°W / 33.3809; -99.7859 (O'Brien (May 8, EF0)) 2230 – 2231 0.19 mi (0.31 km) 35 yd (32 m) $0 Brief tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [93]
EF0 W of Randlett Cotton OK — 2304 0.2 mi (0.32 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 Road signs were damaged by this tornado. [94]
EF0 ESE of Randlett Cotton OK — 2316 0.2 mi (0.32 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 Brief tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [95]
EF0 NW of Throckmorton Throckmorton TX 33°19′N 99°20′W / 33.31°N 99.34°W / 33.31; -99.34 (Throckmorton (May 8, EF0)) 2322 – 2323 0.25 mi (0.40 km) 35 yd (32 m) $0 Brief tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [96]
EF0 W of Waurika Jefferson OK — 2340 0.5 mi (0.80 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 Brief tornado crossed U.S. Route 70, causing no damage. [97]
EF0 NW of Throckmorton Throckmorton TX 33°11′N 99°11′W / 33.19°N 99.19°W / 33.19; -99.19 (Throckmorton (May 8, EF0)) 2340 – 2341 0.19 mi (0.31 km) 25 yd (23 m) $0 Brief tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [98]
EF0 E of Waurika Jefferson OK — 0008 0.2 mi (0.32 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 Brief tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [99]
EF0 S of La Junta Otero CO 37°53′43″N 103°34′30″W / 37.8953°N 103.575°W / 37.8953; -103.575 (La Junta (May 8, EF0)) 0012 – 0014 0.82 mi (1.32 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 Brief tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [100]

May 9 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, May 9, 2015[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Damage[note 2] Summary Refs
EF3 NE of Nimrod to SSE of Cisco Eastland TX 32°18′12″N 99°00′48″W / 32.3032°N 99.0133°W / 32.3032; -99.0133 (Nimrod (May 9, EF3)) 2132–2152 3.79 mi (6.10 km) 1,400 yd (1,300 m) $400,000 1 death – A large stovepipe tornado destroyed several homes near Cisco, including one that was leveled. An unanchored hunting lodge was swept completely away, and numerous trees were denuded and partially debarked as well. A large concrete power pole was snapped, and vehicles and farm equipment were tossed more than 1 mi (1.6 km). An elderly woman was killed in the destruction of her mobile home, and one other person was critically injured. [101][102]
EF0 S of Karval Lincoln CO 38°32′N 103°30′W / 38.53°N 103.50°W / 38.53; -103.50 (Karval (May 9, EF0)) 2140 0.01 mi (0.016 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 Brief tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [103]
EF0 W of Truckton El Paso CO 38°42′54″N 104°19′30″W / 38.715°N 104.325°W / 38.715; -104.325 (Truckton (May 9, EF0)) 2141–2146 3.32 mi (5.34 km) 100 yd (91 m) $0 Tornado remained over open fields, causing no damage. [104]
EF0 NNE of Lindsay Cooke TX 33°41′N 97°13′W / 33.69°N 97.21°W / 33.69; -97.21 (Lindsay (May 9, EF0)) 2155–2157 0.68 mi (1.09 km) 40 yd (37 m) $0 A brief tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [105]
EF0 SE of Eads Kiowa CO 38°26′N 102°41′W / 38.43°N 102.69°W / 38.43; -102.69 (Eads (May 9, EF0)) 2227–2235 1.07 mi (1.72 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 Large cone tornado remained over open fields, causing no damage. [106]
EF0 S of Matheson Elbert CO 39°02′N 103°57′W / 39.04°N 103.95°W / 39.04; -103.95 (Matheson (May 9, EF0)) 2230 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 Brief tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [107]
EF0 E of Thackerville Love OK 33°47′24″N 97°07′21″W / 33.79°N 97.1226°W / 33.79; -97.1226 (Thackerville (May 9, EF0)) 2230 0.3 mi (0.48 km) 30 yd (27 m) $0 A brief tornado caused minor tree damage. [108]
EF0 ENE of Matheson Elbert CO 39°13′N 103°50′W / 39.22°N 103.84°W / 39.22; -103.84 (Matheson (May 9, EF0)) 2240 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 A brief tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [109]
EF0 N of Chivington Kiowa, Cheyenne CO 38°33′41″N 102°36′26″W / 38.5613°N 102.6073°W / 38.5613; -102.6073 (Chivington (May 9, EF0)) 2250–2306 11.06 mi (17.80 km) 150 yd (140 m) $0 Tornado remained over open fields, though it caused some damage to fencing. [110][111]
EF0 SE of Marietta Love OK 33°52′06″N 97°02′01″W / 33.8684°N 97.0337°W / 33.8684; -97.0337 (Marietta (May 9, EF0)) 2250 0.3 mi (0.48 km) 30 yd (27 m) $0 A brief tornado caused minor tree damage. [112]
EF0 WNW of Burkburnett Wichita TX 34°07′N 98°38′W / 34.11°N 98.63°W / 34.11; -98.63 (Burkburnett (May 9, EF0)) 2257–2304 3.25 mi (5.23 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 Tornado remained over open fields, causing no damage. [113]
EF0 W of Randlett Cotton OK 34°11′N 98°32′W / 34.18°N 98.53°W / 34.18; -98.53 (Randlett (May 9, EF0)) 2309–2311 1 mi (1.6 km) 100 yd (91 m) $0 A stovepipe tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [114]
EF0 N of Willis Marshall OK 33°55′N 96°50′W / 33.92°N 96.83°W / 33.92; -96.83 (Willis (May 9, EF0)) 2324–2330 3 mi (4.8 km) 200 yd (180 m) $0 A stovepipe tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [115]
EF0 SSE of Firstview Cheyenne CO 38°47′00″N 102°30′43″W / 38.7834°N 102.512°W / 38.7834; -102.512 (Firstview (May 9, EF0)) 2335–2338 1.04 mi (1.67 km) 25 yd (23 m) $0 Intermittent tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [116]
EF0 NE of Huckabay Erath TX 32°21′N 98°21′W / 32.35°N 98.35°W / 32.35; -98.35 (Huckabay (May 9, EF0)) 2358–2359 0.29 mi (0.47 km) 80 yd (73 m) $0 Tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [117]
EF1 SSW of Silo to ENE of Durant Bryan OK 34°01′36″N 96°29′12″W / 34.0266°N 96.4867°W / 34.0266; -96.4867 (Silo (May 9, EF0)) 0025–0035 5.25 mi (8.45 km) 200 yd (180 m) Unknown Two homes, including one mobile home, were damaged and numerous trees were downed. [118]
EF0 N of Collyer Trego KS 39°03′42″N 100°07′11″W / 39.0617°N 100.1198°W / 39.0617; -100.1198 (Collyer (May 9, EF0)) 0028–0040 3.95 mi (6.36 km) 100 yd (91 m) $0 Tornado remained over open fields, causing no damage. [119]
EF0 SSW of Saint Peter Graham KS 39°08′N 100°07′W / 39.14°N 100.12°W / 39.14; -100.12 (Saint Peter (May 9, EF0)) 0055–0106 2.8 mi (4.5 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 Tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [120]
EF0 NE of Monument Rocks Gove KS 38°52′N 100°41′W / 38.86°N 100.69°W / 38.86; -100.69 (Monument Rocks (May 9, EF0)) 0100–0115 5.67 mi (9.12 km) 100 yd (91 m) $0 Tornado remained over open fields, causing no damage. [121]
EF0 N of Elk City Beckham, Roger Mills OK 40°14′N 99°32′W / 40.24°N 99.54°W / 40.24; -99.54 (Elk City (May 9, EF0)) 0124–0126 2.01 mi (3.23 km) 100 yd (91 m) $0 Some trees and a cattle feeder were damaged by this tornado. [122][123]
EF0 E of Stamford Harlan NE 40°07′48″N 99°33′00″W / 40.13°N 99.5501°W / 40.13; -99.5501 (Stamford (May 9, EF0)) 0125–0127 0.28 mi (0.45 km) 15 yd (14 m) $0 A brief tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [124]
EF0 E of Oxford Harlan NE 40°14′N 99°32′W / 40.24°N 99.54°W / 40.24; -99.54 (Oxford (May 9, EF0)) 0136 0.01 mi (0.016 km) 15 yd (14 m) $0 A brief tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [125]
EF1 S of Grinnell Gove KS 38°52′N 100°41′W / 38.86°N 100.69°W / 38.86; -100.69 (Grinnell (May 9, EF1)) 0138–0158 6.07 mi (9.77 km) 50 yd (46 m) $50,000 Tornado caused minor roof damage and overturned irrigation pivots along its path. [126]
EF0 ENE of Angelus to ESE of Rexford Sheridan KS 38°52′N 100°41′W / 38.86°N 100.69°W / 38.86; -100.69 (Grinnell (May 9, EF0)) 0212–0250 13.88 mi (22.34 km) 150 yd (140 m) $0 Tornado remained over open fields, causing no damage. [127]
EF2 NE of Menlo to ESE of Rexford Sheridan, Decatur KS 39°25′N 100°41′W / 39.41°N 100.68°W / 39.41; -100.68 (Menlo (May 9, EF2)) 0250–0328 18.75 mi (30.18 km) 150 yd (140 m) $75,000 Multiple-vortex tornado remained mainly over open country, though relatively minor damage took place near Selden and a barn elsewhere was destroyed. [128]
EF1 WSW of Oberlin to SSE of Traer Decatur KS 39°48′N 100°37′W / 39.80°N 100.62°W / 39.80; -100.62 (Oberlin (May 9, EF1)) 0343–0404 11.74 mi (18.89 km) 50 yd (46 m) $6,000 Tornado remained mainly over open country, but snapped multiple power poles along its path. [129]
EF0 SSW of McCook Red Willow NE 40°07′N 100°39′W / 40.11°N 100.65°W / 40.11; -100.65 (McCook (May 9, EF0)) 0420–0430 4.22 mi (6.79 km) 25 yd (23 m) $0 Intermittent tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [130]

May 10 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, May 10, 2015[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Damage[note 2] Summary Refs
EF1 SE of McAlester Regional Airport Pittsburg OK 34°52′22″N 95°46′20″W / 34.8727°N 95.7721°W / 34.8727; -95.7721 (Wagner (May 10, EF2)) 1401–1404 3.8 mi (6.1 km) 200 yd (180 m) $35,000 A tornado destroyed a barn, rolled a horse trailer, and toppled a grain silo. [131]
EF2 E of Wagner to N of Delmont Charles Mix, Douglas SD 43°05′31″N 98°13′55″W / 43.092°N 98.232°W / 43.092; -98.232 (Wagner (May 10, EF2)) 1521–1553 16.16 mi (26.01 km) 400 yd (370 m) $1,500,000 A high-end EF2 tornado struck Delmont directly. South of town, a house had its roof torn off and outbuildings were destroyed. Within Delmont, at least 20 structures were heavily damaged or destroyed, including a large church, the fire department, and several homes. A few small and frail cottage-type homes were leveled or swept away, and trees were snapped and stripped of foliage. Farm fields were scoured north of town before the tornado dissipated. Nine people were injured. [67][132][133][134]
EF0 WNW of Dimock Hutchinson, Davison SD 43°29′N 98°05′W / 43.49°N 98.08°W / 43.49; -98.08 (Dimock (May 10, EF0)) 1615–1623 4.18 mi (6.73 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 Tornado remained over open fields, causing no damage. [135][136][137]
EF1 N of Argyle to Denton Denton TX 33°07′55″N 97°10′59″W / 33.132°N 97.183°W / 33.132; -97.183 (Argyle (May 10, EF1)) 1916–1926 5.19 mi (8.35 km) 150 yd (140 m) $3,500,000 Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. A home sustained damage to its roof, siding, awning, and gutters. One fast food restaurant had a significant portion of its roof removed while a second had its entire roofing structure ripped off. A small outbuilding was overturned. One mobile home had its underpinning removed while three others were slid off their foundations and two others had shingles removed. [67][138][139]
EF0 Krugerville Denton TX 33°16′37″N 96°59′01″W / 33.2769°N 96.9836°W / 33.2769; -96.9836 (Krugerville (May 10, EF0)) 1939–1941 2.9 mi (4.7 km) 75 yd (69 m) $60,000 Tornado touched down in Krugerville, causing minor damage before moving over mostly open fields. A farmstead sustained some damage outside of town. [140]
EF0 S of Inwood Sioux IA 43°14′N 96°27′W / 43.24°N 96.45°W / 43.24; -96.45 (Inwood (May 10, EF0)) 2028–2030 0.85 mi (1.37 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 Tornado touched down over an open field and caused no damage. [135][141]
EF1 SW of Carpenter's Bluff Grayson TX 33°40′N 96°24′W / 33.67°N 96.40°W / 33.67; -96.40 (Carpenter's Bluff (May 10, EF1)) 2108–2116 2.6 mi (4.2 km) 100 yd (91 m) $50,000 Damage was mainly confined to trees, though one church near Carpenter's Bluff sustained roof damage. [142]
EF1 SE of Shive Hamilton TX 31°33′40″N 98°14′02″W / 31.5612°N 98.234°W / 31.5612; -98.234 (Shive (May 10, EF1)) 2245–2252 5.1 mi (8.2 km) 105 yd (96 m) $100,000 Several groves of trees, outbuildings, and houses were damaged. One home had a majority of its roof removed and thrown into a field approximately 2 mi (3.2 km) downstream. [143][144]
EF0 WNW of Peoria Hill TX 31°59′15″N 97°16′06″W / 31.9874°N 97.2682°W / 31.9874; -97.2682 (Peoria (May 10, EF0)) 2303–2305 0.6 mi (0.97 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 A brief tornado caused minor damage to farmland. [145]
EF0 NNW of Cottonwood Kaufman TX 32°29′N 96°24′W / 32.48°N 96.4°W / 32.48; -96.4 (Rosser (May 10, EF0)) 2307 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 20 yd (18 m) $0 Brief tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [146]
EF0 ESE of Jumbo Pushmataha OK 34°25′20″N 95°42′40″W / 34.4223°N 95.711°W / 34.4223; -95.711 (Jumbo (May 10, EF0)) 2318–2321 1.7 mi (2.7 km) 100 yd (91 m) $0 Tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [147][148]
EF0 NW of Post Oak Bend City Kaufman TX 32°39′N 96°20′W / 32.65°N 96.33°W / 32.65; -96.33 (Post Oak Bend City (May 10, EF0)) 2334 0.05 mi (0.080 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 Brief tornado remained over open fields, causing no damage. [149]
EF1 S of Lake City to N of Rockwell City Carroll, Calhoun IA 42°08′48″N 94°50′25″W / 42.1467°N 94.8402°W / 42.1467; -94.8402 (Lake City (May 10, EF1)) 0010–0100 23.34 mi (37.56 km) 700 yd (640 m) $1,025,000 South of Lake City, trees and power poles were snapped. The multi-vortex tornado then struck the city directly, tearing the roofs off of a manufactured home and the local high school. An apartment building lost a section of its roof, and trees in town were damaged. North of town, a grain bin and a camper were flipped over, and chicken houses were damaged. The tornado snapped power poles and damaged another grain bin near Rockwell City before dissipating. [67][150][151][152]
EF0 ESE of Canova Miner SD 43°52′N 97°23′W / 43.86°N 97.39°W / 43.86; -97.39 (Canova (May 10, EF0)) 0016–0017 0.35 mi (0.56 km) 50 yd (46 m) $0 A brief tornado remained over open country, causing no damage. [153]
EF2 S of Wilburton to WSW of Red Oak Latimer OK 34°45′54″N 95°18′40″W / 34.7649°N 95.3112°W / 34.7649; -95.3112 (Wilburton (May 10, EF2)) 0018–0041 15 mi (24 km) 880 yd (800 m) $100,000 A tornado moved through heavily forested areas, flattening a large swath of trees. Outbuildings were damaged, a house was moved off of its foundation, and another house lost much of its roof. An oil drilling platform was damaged, and a large plastic storage tank was tossed. Two metal storage buildings were damaged as well. [147][67][154]
EF0 NE of Brandon Hill TX 32°03′09″N 96°57′55″W / 32.0526°N 96.9653°W / 32.0526; -96.9653 (Brandon (May 10, EF0)) 0020–0030 1.42 mi (2.29 km) 150 yd (140 m) $50,000 Tornado remained over fields and caused crop damage. [155]
EF0 NW of Red Oak Latimer OK 34°58′09″N 95°05′54″W / 34.9692°N 95.0984°W / 34.9692; -95.0984 (Red Oak (May 10, EF0)) 0046–0052 3.7 mi (6.0 km) 75 yd (69 m) $0 Large tree limbs were snapped by this weak tornado. [156]
EF0 WSW of Manson Calhoun IA 42°31′09″N 94°34′46″W / 42.5192°N 94.5794°W / 42.5192; -94.5794 (Manson (May 10, EF0)) 0114–0116 1.03 mi (1.66 km) 400 yd (370 m) $0 A brief tornado caused minor damage in rural areas. [157]
EF3 N of Edom to N of Van Van Zandt TX 32°25′N 95°37′W / 32.41°N 95.62°W / 32.41; -95.62 (Van (May 11, EF3)) 0146–0209 10.22 mi (16.45 km) 700 yd (640 m) $40,000,000 2 deaths – A significant tornado began south of Van and moved north directly though town. Numerous homes and mobile homes were damaged or destroyed, and many trees and power lines were downed throughout Van. A school building in town sustained major roof damage, and a nearby metal-frame industrial building was destroyed. A few well-built frame homes in the northern part of town were left with only interior walls standing. An oil pump derrick toppled to the ground, along with a large metal high-tension truss tower. Several barns and outbuildings were destroyed as well. At least 47 people were injured. [67][158][138][159]
EF1 NNW of Garden Valley (1st tornado) Smith TX 32°38′05″N 95°34′51″W / 32.6348°N 95.5807°W / 32.6348; -95.5807 (Garden Valley (May 10, EF1)) 0219–0220 1.44 mi (2.32 km) 440 yd (400 m) $125,000 Several homes sustained roof damage, outbuildings were damaged or destroyed, and numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. [160][161]
EF1 NNW of Garden Valley (2nd tornado) Smith TX 32°36′46″N 95°34′34″W / 32.6129°N 95.5761°W / 32.6129; -95.5761 (Garden Valley (May 10, EF1)) 0350–0351 1.09 mi (1.75 km) 450 yd (410 m) $125,000 Several outbuildings were damaged or destroyed, and numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. [160][162]
EF2 Western Nashville Howard AR 33°55′52″N 93°51′57″W / 33.9311°N 93.8659°W / 33.9311; -93.8659 (Nashville (May 10, EF2)) 0418–0434 6.7 mi (10.8 km) 400 yd (370 m) $1,500,000 2 deaths – A strong tornado impacted a mobile home park in the western part of town, completely destroying five mobile homes, killing two occupants, and resulting in eight injuries. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, and power lines were downed as well. Approximately 40 to 60 homes sustained minor to moderate damage, mainly from fallen trees. [158][160][163]
EF0 NNW of Stalls Marion TX 32°50′09″N 94°18′41″W / 32.8357°N 94.3114°W / 32.8357; -94.3114 (Stalls (May 10, EF0)) 0425–0427 0.28 mi (0.45 km) 172 yd (157 m) $0 Numerous softwood trees were uprooted and numerous large tree limbs were downed. [67][160][164]
EF0 SW of Lodi Marion, Cass TX 32°51′51″N 94°17′11″W / 32.8643°N 94.2865°W / 32.8643; -94.2865 (Jefferson (May 10, EF0)) 0428–0432 2.64 mi (4.25 km) 345 yd (315 m) $0 Numerous softwood and hardwood trees were uprooted. [67][160][165][166]

Tigernado

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On the evening of May 6, an EF0 tornado caused damage at the Tiger Safari Zoological Park[167][168] located near Tuttle in Grady County, Oklahoma. An EF3 and two other EF0 tornadoes also occurred close to the attraction that evening. Due to the reported damage, Grady County was under strict warnings regarding the possibility that the tigers, and other creatures, might have gotten out of their habitats. Bo Wright, a web designer from Oklahoma, heard of the storms and possibly free-roaming predators, and thought instantly of the movie Sharknado and decided to design a false movie poster and T-shirt as a joke.[169] Locals referred to the event as the "Tigernado" on social media, and memes began to circulate the internet. Tigernado is a portmanteau up of "tiger" and "tornado".

Timeline for Grady County

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Time (CST) Event Refs
1:30 PM Flash flood warnings and tornado watches are declared to last until 9 AM and 2 AM the next day, respectively. [170]
3:33 PM 1500 yard wide EF3 tornado starts east of Amber, OK, and travels 10.3 miles before dissipating to the east of Tiger Safari. [171]
3:48 PM An EF0 satellite tornado spins off of the initial EF3 tornado that was reported, but it lasts less than a minute before dissipating. No damage occurs as a result of this tornado. [172]
6:49 PM An EF0 tornado starts southeast of Tuttle, downing trees and causing damage to two homes and the Tiger Safari Zoological Park. [173]
7:11 PM Another EF0 tornado touches down east north east of Tuttle, damaging trees and crossing the path of the initial EF3. [174]
9:50 PM Precautionary warnings begin circulation for residences in Grady County about the possibility of exotic animals, from Tiger Safari, being loose. [175]
10:09 PM The Grady County Sheriff's Office declares that all animals are accounted for at Tiger Safari. [175]
11:28 AM (May 7) The Grady County Sheriff's Office states that no animals were ever loose at any point. Damages are assessed. [176]

Tigernado T-shirt Fundraiser

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Seeing this popularity, Wright decided to sell the T-shirts for $20 each and donate the money directly to Serve Moore,[169] a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping victims of natural disasters.[177][178]

Park damage

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The park director, Bill Meadows, estimated the total damages, including those from the wind, flooding, and debris, to be around $50,000. This total also includes the damage to the enclosure of an American black bear named Smokey.[179] Smokey's habitat sustained considerable damage in the storm, and the bear had to be transferred to the Garold Wayne Zoo during the rebuilding of his enclosure. Though his fences were damaged, his fear of the storms kept him hunkered down like the other creatures. Neither he, nor any of the others, were actually roaming loose.[179][180]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e f 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. ^ a b c d e f All damage totals are in 2015 USD unless otherwise stated.

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