Tornado outbreak of October 17–19, 2007
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The tornado outbreak of October 17–19, 2007 was a widespread tornado outbreak that took place across much of the eastern half of North America starting on October 17, 2007, and continuing into the early hours of October 19. The outbreak was also responsible for five deaths; three in Michigan and two in Missouri, plus many injuries (including some from non-tornadic events). At least 64 tornadoes were confirmed including 16 on October 17 across six states including Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Missouri with wind damage reported in Oklahoma, Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Arkansas and Mississippi. On October 18, at least 48 tornadoes were confirmed across eight states including Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan, plus widespread straight line wind damage.[2][3] Until 2010, this event held the record for largest tornado outbreak ever recorded in the month of October according to NOAA.[4]
Type | Tornado outbreak |
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Duration | October 17–19, 2007 |
Tornadoes confirmed | 63 |
Max. rating1 | EF3 tornado |
Duration of tornado outbreak2 | ~40 hours |
Fatalities | 5 deaths, 28 injuries (+58 non-tornadic) |
Damage | $54.2 million (2007 USD)[1] |
Areas affected | Central and Southern United States |
Part of tornado outbreaks of 2007 1Most severe tornado damage; see Enhanced Fujita scale 2Time from first tornado to last tornado |