List of tornadoes in the May 1995 tornado outbreak sequence explained

The May 1995 tornado outbreak sequence produced 279 tornadoes between May 6 and May 19, 1995, across the Midwestern, Southern and Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. There were three particular outbreaks during that period: those of May 7 to May 9 across the southern Great Plains, May 13–14 across the Ohio and Mississippi Valleys and on May 18—the most intense outbreak—across the Tennessee Valley. Additional tornadoes touched down in the Southeast, the Middle Atlantic and the Central Plains during that period. A total of 13 people were killed during the entire outbreak sequence.

This is the list of confirmed tornadoes during the outbreak from May 6 to May 31, 1995.

Confirmed tornadoes

May 6 events

List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, May 6, 1995
EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width
F0SW of WellingtonLarimerCO40.67°N -105.08°W15:15–15:210.13abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Weak tornado with no damage.[1]

May 7 events

List of confirmed tornadoes - May 7, 1995
Location County Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Texas
bgcolor=# F2W of AmarilloRandall064012 miles
(19.2 km)
1 death – This tornado touched down west of Canyon and lifted three miles southwest of Amarillo, Texas. About twenty homes were destroyed and twelve people were injured. The tornado killed a man who was standing outside his mobile home and was tossed 130feet. The tornado destroyed the mobile home in whose bathroom his wife and four children were sheltering, but they survived with only minor injuries.
bgcolor=# F0SE of SpearmanHansford13050.2 miles
(0.32 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F0NW of WindthorstArcher18050.1 miles
(0.16 km)
bgcolor=# F0WNW of Runaway BayJack20170.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F0W of BridgeportWise20250.5 miles
(0.8 km)
A maintenance yard was damaged and a few trees were uprooted.
bgcolor=# F3SE of Forestburg to W of MarysvilleMontague, Cooke211026 miles
(41.6 km)
2 deaths – This tornado destroyed or seriously damaged 30 or more homes, two mobile homes, and numerous barns and outbuildings. It killed two elderly people near Forestburg, and an undetermined number of cattle and cows were also killed. The tornado was 0.5miles at times, and its track merged with that of the next event, below.
bgcolor=# F3Bulcher to W of Ardmore, OKCooke (TX), Love (OK), Carter (OK)212034.1 miles
(54.6 km)
3 deaths – This tornado formed from the same storm that produced the previous tornado. It crossed the Red River from Texas and hit a campground, the Red River RV Ranch, one mile west of Burneyville in Love County, Oklahoma. Shortly after, it struck the Falconhead Resort at high-end F3 intensity, where it destroyed 20 homes and damaged 20 others, some of which were made of brick. One home was reduced to one exterior wall and some interior walls. Further to the northeast, two elderly women were killed when their small home was blown across the road into a wooded area. One mile further north, an elderly man was killed in the destruction of his small home. This tornado eventually caused $75,000,000 damage at Ardmore, Oklahoma, much of it to a tire plant where extensive exterior damage occurred and vehicles were "stacked on top of one another."
bgcolor=# F1W of MagnoliaMontgomery, San Jacinto22258 miles
(12.8 km)
Two homes were destroyed.
bgcolor=# F1Coleman areaColeman22520.1 miles
(0.16 km)
One home was destroyed and several others were damaged.
bgcolor=# F0E of MillersviewConcho23000.2 miles
(0.32 km)
bgcolor=# F0NE of BurkettColeman23220.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Three homes were damaged and a barn was destroyed.
bgcolor=# F0NNW of Lake BrownwoodBrown00300.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Trees and power lines were downed.
bgcolor=# F0Rising Star to W of GormanEastland003018 miles
(28.8 km)
Mobile homes, outbuildings and barns were damaged, some heavily.
bgcolor=# F1S of Rising StarBrown01005 miles
(8 km)
One house was heavily damaged and a vacant mobile home and several outbuildings were destroyed.
bgcolor=# F2W of Hunt (1st tornado)Real01412 miles
(3.2 km)
A barn, a mobile home and a half-mile of fencing were destroyed.
bgcolor=# F0S of Mountain HomeKerr02100.1 miles
(0.16 km)
bgcolor=# F0SW of JohnsvilleErath02200.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Several trees were uprooted while one cow was killed and 17 others were injured.
bgcolor=# F1W of Hunt (2nd tornado)Real02360.1 miles
(0.16 km)
One barn was destroyed and mobile homes were overturned.
bgcolor=# F2SE of Mountain HomeKerr02362 miles
(3.2 km)
A grain elevator and a mobile home were destroyed while several cars were blown off Texas State Highway 7.
bgcolor=# F1Haltom City to GrapevineTarrant031510 miles
(16 km)
485 homes and 27 businesses were damaged in the northern sections of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.
Oklahoma
bgcolor=# F0NNE of McQueenGreer20560.2 miles
(0.32 km)
bgcolor=# F1Davis areaMurray21002 miles
(3.2 km)
bgcolor=# F1NE of WynnewoodGarvin21106 miles
(9.6 km)
bgcolor=# F1Mill Creek areaJohnston21200.2 miles
(0.32 km)
bgcolor=# F0NE of SasakwaSeminole21450.2 miles
(0.32 km)
bgcolor=# F0SE of SpauldingHughes21551 miles
(1.6 km)
bgcolor=# F2E of YeagerHughes22086 miles
(9.6 km)
A tornado destroyed one barn and two outbuildings. A frame home was severely damaged, and two trailers were moved 75feet as well. The tornado also severely damaged 40 trees.
bgcolor=# F1S of DoughertyCarter, Murray22293 miles
(4.8 km)
bgcolor=# F0SE of OkemahOkfuskee22380.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Damage to several homes and power lines.
bgcolor=# F1N of SulphurMurray22530.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Colorado
bgcolor=# F0SE of RoggenWeld22390.5 miles
(0.8 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
Missouri
bgcolor=# F1NW of NashvilleBarton22455 miles
(8 km)
bgcolor=# F1NW of WeaubleauHickory04500.4 miles
(0.6 km)
A farm house, a barn, a shed and utility poles were damaged.
Source: Tornado History Project - Storm Data for May 7, 1995

May 8 events

List of confirmed tornadoes - May 8, 1995
Location County Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Mississippi
bgcolor=# F1NW of Berwick to SW of SmithfieldAmite191515 miles
(24 km)
Two mobile homes were destroyed and seven homes were damaged.
bgcolor=# F2SW of MortonRankin, Scott21197 miles
(11.2 km)
One house sustained major damage.
Colorado
bgcolor=# F0N of PaoliPhillips21000.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
Nebraska
bgcolor=# F1S of SterlingJohnson01150.8 miles
(1.3 km)
A playhouse was leveled, a shed was damaged, and a roof was lifted off of a house.
bgcolor=# F2SW of AuburnNemaha0122-01301.5 miles
(2.4 km)
This tornado extensively damaged a house, a farm and outbuildings. A second farmstead was also damaged.
bgcolor=# F0S of Crab OrchardJohnson01240.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F0Sterling areaJohnson01304 miles
(6.4 km)
A steel corn crib was blown off its foundation and the roof of a quonset was blown off.
bgcolor=# F0Brownville areaNemaha01300.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F1SE of JulianNemaha01421 miles
(1.6 km)
Two farms were damaged including roof damage to a house, outbuildings and hog barns.
bgcolor=# F0W of PeruNemaha01450.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F0NE of JulianOtoe01460.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F0W of ManleyCass03330.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F0SW of WabashCass03340.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F0NW of AlvoCass03450.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F0W of AlvoCass03460.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F0SE of GreenwoodCass03460.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
Iowa
bgcolor=# F0SE of HamburgFremont02580.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Louisiana
bgcolor=# F2Arabi areaSt. Bernard03300.8 miles
(1.3 km)
A brief tornado overturned eight railroad tank cars and significantly damaged commercial buildings.
bgcolor=# F1Slidell areaSt. Tammany04332 miles
(3.2 km)
25 homes sustained damage, mostly to their roofs.
Source: Tornado History Project - Storm Data for May 8, 1995

May 9 events

List of confirmed tornadoes - May 9, 1995
Location County Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Mississippi
bgcolor=# F1Springs areaJackson14004 miles
(6.4 km)
Waterspout and tornado damaging trees, cars and commercial signs.
bgcolor=# F1SW of Big PointJackson15151 miles
(1.6 km)
Several houses were damaged.
bgcolor=# F1Gulf Hills areaJackson01400.2 miles
(0.32 km)
Brief tornado with minor damage.
bgcolor=# F1NW of LakeshoreHancock04400.3 miles
(0.48 km)
Weak tornado.
Alabama
bgcolor=# F0NW of PrichardMobile16050.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Three mobile homes were damaged.
bgcolor=# F0NE of WigginsCovington19302 miles
(3.2 km)
The side of a mobile home was blown off, a pump house was overturned and trees and power lines were knocked down.
bgcolor=# F0SW of Martins MillTalladega00401 miles
(1.6 km)
Several structures had minor damage
bgcolor=# F0N of Grand BayMobile06400.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Brief tornado with no damage.
Iowa
bgcolor=# F0Muscatine area (1st tornado)Muscatine20430.5 miles
(0.8 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F0Muscatine area (2nd tornado)Muscatine21060.2 miles
(0.32 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F0SE of MoscowMuscatine21070.5 miles
(0.8 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F2SW of MechanicsvilleCedar21117 miles
(11.2 km)
This tornado destroyed several buildings.
bgcolor=# F0NW of Blue GrassMuscatine21290.2 miles
(0.32 km)
A tornado heavily damaged or destroyed buildings on 26 farms. Nine homes were damaged, including one that was destroyed. Rating disputed, ranked F3 by Grazulis.
bgcolor=# F0SE of StocktonScott21500.2 miles
(0.32 km)
bgcolor=# F3S of New LibertyFremont215510 miles
(16 km)
This tornado destroyed several buildings in and near Stockton and New Liberty.
bgcolor=# F0LeClaire areaScott22400.2 miles
(0.32 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F0S of PrincetonScott22400.2 miles
(0.32 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F0N of DonahueScott22400.2 miles
(0.32 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F1SW of Long GroveScott22450.5 miles
(0.8 km)
There was damage to a car wash, a business garage, a Kwik shop and an insurance building.
Illinois
bgcolor=# F0NW of AlexanderMorgan22010.1 miles
(0.16 km)
One home was damaged and a couple of sheds were destroyed.
bgcolor=# F0NE of YatesvilleMorgan22050.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Two homes were damaged and several outbuildings were destroyed.
bgcolor=# F1S of CordovaRock Island22173 miles
(4.8 km)
bgcolor=# F3NW of Springfield to S of WaynesvilleSangamon, Menard, Logan, DeWitt222250 miles
(80 km)
This long-tracked tornado destroyed four homes and damaged over 100 others as well as businesses, a farm and one school. The tornado lacked a visible condensation funnel at ground level at several points in its life.
bgcolor=# F0Princeton areaBureau22255 miles
(8 km)
bgcolor=# F3S of Rapids CityRock Island, Whiteside222625 miles
(40 km)
This tornado heavily damaged outbuildings but only "moderately" damaged two farmhouses. Rating disputed, ranked F2 by Grazulis.
bgcolor=# F0W of CubaFulton22350.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F0Canton areaFulton22483 miles
(4.8 km)
Damage to trees and power lines. A communication tower was bent at a 45° angle.
bgcolor=# F0N of GeneseoHenry23000.1 miles
(0.16 km)
One mobile home was blown over on its side
bgcolor=# F3Neponset to S of HarmonBureau, Lee230122 miles
(35.2 km)
This tornado leveled a two-story farmhouse, leaving only bits of "kindling" behind in the basement.
bgcolor=# F3NE of Albany to SE of Mt. CarrollWhiteside, Carroll2301unknownThis tornado destroyed four homes and 36 farm buildings, while severely damaging several other houses. "Twisted metal" was driven into the ground. The tornado may have tracked for 50sigfig=2NaNsigfig=2.
bgcolor=# F1South Pekin areaTazewell23044 miles
(6.4 km)
Several barns and four garages were destroyed as well as a railroad workers barracks. One house and a church were also damaged.
bgcolor=# F0E of HarmonLee23250.5 miles
(0.8 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F0SE of WalshvilleMontgomery23380.2 miles
(0.32 km)
Brief tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F0NW of HahnamanWhiteside23451 miles
(1.6 km)
Weak tornado with little, if any, damage.
bgcolor=# F0SE of IrvingMontgomery00000.2 miles
(0.32 km)
Brief tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F1SW of Le RoyDe Witt, McLean001013 miles
(20.8 km)
Several outbuildings were destroyed. Three homes were damaged as well.
bgcolor=# F1E of NokomisMontgomery00150.7 miles
(1.1 km)
Several outbuildings were damaged, with a farm losing a machine shed and grain bin.
bgcolor=# F1SE of OconeeShelby00560.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Two mobile homes and several outbuildings were destroyed.
bgcolor=# F0SW of SaybrookMcLean01072 miles
(3.2 km)
Damage was limited to trees.
bgcolor=# F1N of SaybrookMcLean0113-01173 miles
(4.8 km)
Five homes were damaged and several outbuildings were destroyed.
bgcolor=# F0SW of LakewoodShelby01301 miles
(1.6 km)
Three barns were destroyed and several homes had minor damage.
bgcolor=# F1Thawville areaFord, Iroquois02005 miles
(8 km)
Damage to a porch, two farms, an outbuilding and a brick home.
Source: Tornado History Project - Storm Data for May 9, 1995

May 10 events

List of confirmed tornadoes - May 10, 1995
Location County Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Illinois
bgcolor=# F0Momence areaKankakee19070.5 miles
(0.8 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
Tennessee
bgcolor=# F0W of WhitwellMarion22001 miles
(1.6 km)
Four mobile homes were destroyed.
bgcolor=# F1SW of AthensMcMinn03253 miles
(4.8 km)
One barn lost its roof, the side of a building was blown off, a motor home was moved several feet, and a carport was blown down.
Kentucky
bgcolor=# F1SE of AnselPulaski22001 miles
(1.6 km)
bgcolor=# F0N of PinevilleBell23050.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Several barns lost their roofs and numerous trees and power lines were knocked down.
Texas
bgcolor=# F2W of Del RioVal Verde02500.5 miles
(0.8 km)
This brief tornado damaged several mobile homes, trailers, boats, and houses near Lake Amistad.
bgcolor=# F1Del Rio areaVal Verde03200.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Power lines were damaged.
Source: Tornado History Project - Storm Data for May 10, 1995

May 11 events

List of confirmed tornadoes - May 11, 1995
Location County Time (UTC) Path length Damage
North Carolina
bgcolor=# F1E of Buena VistaBertie21570.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Several sheds and outbuildings were damaged.
bgcolor=# F0E of UlahRandolph23261 miles
(1.6 km)
Damage occurred to trees and power lines.
Florida
bgcolor=# F0Reddick areaMarion05300.1 miles
(0.16 km)
A greenhouse and a car were damaged.
Source: Tornado History Project - Storm Data for May 11, 1995

May 12 events

List of confirmed tornadoes - May 12, 1995
Location County Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Louisiana
bgcolor=# F1Morgan City areaSt. Mary18000.5 miles
(0.8 km)
The roof of a building was torn off.
Kansas
bgcolor=# F0N of ColbyThomas20120.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F2E of ColbyThomas201518 miles
(28.8 km)
This tornado tore roofs off farm residences and storage buildings while destroying transmission towers. Significant crop damage occurred, and one mobile home was destroyed as well.
bgcolor=# F2N of Menlo to NW of HoxieSheridan210014 miles
(22.4 km)
Several homes lost their roofs while farm outbuildings were damaged. This tornado may have been continuous with the previous event.
bgcolor=# F2NE of TascoSheridan21450.8 miles
(1.3 km)
A brief tornado snapped large trees in open country. Rating disputed, ranked F1 by Grazulis.
bgcolor=# F1E of StudleyGraham21500.2 miles
(0.32 km)
bgcolor=# F0S of Plainville (1st tornado)Ellis23200.1 miles
(0.16 km)
A silo was destroyed.
bgcolor=# F0W of CodellRooks23240.1 miles
(0.16 km)
bgcolor=# F0S of Plainville (2nd tornado)Rooks23450.1 miles
(0.16 km)
bgcolor=# F1SW of LucasRussell00184 miles
(6.4 km)
Grain bins were destroyed while the roof of a feed store was removed.
bgcolor=# F1W of DenmarkLincoln00301 miles
(1.6 km)
Several farm buildings sustained significant damage.
bgcolor=# F0SE of BenningtonOttawa02013 miles
(4.8 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
Florida
bgcolor=# F0N of TrentonGilchrist21355 miles
(8 km)
Damage occurred to trees and power lines.
Colorado
bgcolor=# F0SE of ParkerDouglas01500.2 miles
(0.32 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
Source: Tornado History Project - Storm Data for May 12, 1995

May 13 events

List of confirmed tornadoes - May 13, 1995
Location County Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Missouri
bgcolor=# F2N of GrangerScotland, Clark20208 miles
(12.8 km)
A tornado destroyed several homes, businesses, barns, and outbuildings. Three people were injured: two in a vehicle and a third in a home.
Illinois
bgcolor=# F4S of NiotaHancock, Henderson, Warren211850 miles
(80 km)
This tornado severely damaged a school and destroyed several farm buildings, including homes, as well as mobile homes. The tornado leveled farmhouses, one of which was swept from its foundation, and hundreds of hogs were killed. A car and a heating fuel tank were moved short distances as well.
bgcolor=# F2NE of St. Augustine to NE of MaquonKnox221814 miles
(22.4 km)
This long-lived tornado damaged or destroyed 18 homes, 12 "farm structures" and 14 pieces of farm equipment. It also ruined 1,200 trees on a 10acres orchard.
bgcolor=# F4W of LewistownFulton22557 miles
(11.2 km)
A short-tracked but intense tornado destroyed 12 homes and killed several livestock. A car was hurled more than 100yd into a field, and 45 people were injured.
bgcolor=# F3N of Goofy Ridge to TremontMason, Tazewell231525 miles
(40 km)
A tornado downed many trees, particularly in the Sand Ridge State Forest, and damaged or destroyed 61 homes and mobile homes.
bgcolor=# F1Princeville areaPeoria23157 miles
(11.2 km)
Four homes and several outbuildings were heavily damaged destroyed. A country club also lost its roof.
bgcolor=# F0NW of West HallockPeoria23440.1 miles
(0.16 km)
bgcolor=# F0NW of CongervilleWoodford00100.1 miles
(0.16 km)
One home and five outbuildings were damaged and the roof of a mobile home was blown off.
bgcolor=# F0SW of CarlockMcLean00150.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Two homes and three outbuildings were damaged.
bgcolor=# F1Sabina areaMcLean02154 miles
(6.4 km)
One home was destroyed and 14 others damaged. Several grain bins and outbuildings were also destroyed.
bgcolor=# F0NW of PapineauIroquois02251 miles
(1.6 km)
Some barns were damaged and the siding of a home was also damaged.
Arkansas
bgcolor=# F0NE of Cherokee CityBenton00580.1 miles
(0.16 km)
bgcolor=# F0Rogers areaBenton01460.1 miles
(0.16 km)
bgcolor=# F0S of WesleyMadison03570.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Indiana
bgcolor=# F1NE of Leases CornerCass03132.8 miles
(4.5 km)
One home and a mobile home were destroyed while four other homes were damaged.
bgcolor=# F1NW of MexicoMiami03241.5 miles
(2.4 km)
20 homes were damaged, two mobiles were destroyed, and the roof and steeple of a church were also damaged.
bgcolor=# F2N of North Union to NW of New BrunswickMontgomery, Boone035814 miles
(22.4 km)
3 deaths – This tornado destroyed 17 homes and two businesses. A high school, two businesses and 36 other homes were damaged. Fatalities occurred in rural prefabricated homes.
bgcolor=# F0SW of SharpsvilleTipton04250.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Damage occurred to trees and power lines.
bgcolor=# F2Indianapolis areaMarion04476.5 miles
(10.4 km)
This tornado damaged 30 homes, a school and five businesses in the Nora section of Indianapolis.
Kentucky
bgcolor=# F2S of FredoniaCrittenden, Caldwell05158 miles
(12.8 km)
This tornado destroyed farm buildings, including barns. It also turned a garage sideways, and one house lost its roof. A storage tank was blown away and grain bins were moved. Several small pieces of farm equipment were destroyed.
bgcolor=# F2NE of Lebanon JunctionHardin, Bullitt053515 miles
(24 km)
One roof was damaged and trees were snapped. Rating disputed, ranked F1 by Grazulis.
bgcolor=# F1W of Fort KnoxHardin05480.5 miles
(0.8 km)
Weak tornado with unknown damage.
bgcolor=# F1NE of CeciliaHardin06250.5 miles
(0.8 km)
Brief tornado with unknown damage.
bgcolor=# F0NW of BondvilleMercer06550.5 miles
(0.8 km)
Brief tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F0Frankfort areaFranklin07000.5 miles
(0.8 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
Source: Tornado History Project - Storm Data for May 13, 1995

May 14 events

List of confirmed tornadoes - May 14, 1995
Location County Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Tennessee
bgcolor=# F0SW of CookevillePutnam09550.5 miles
(0.8 km)
Damage to a couple of storage buildings and a porch.
Texas
bgcolor=# F0W of Water ValleyTom Green23380.2 miles
(0.32 km)
bgcolor=# F0S of LowakeConcho00330.2 miles
(0.32 km)
bgcolor=# F3Mereta areaTom Green00445 miles
(8 km)
A brief tornado destroyed 11 homes and significantly damaged other structures, including about 75 utility poles that were downed.
bgcolor=# F1S of VancourtTom Green01100.5 miles
(0.8 km)
bgcolor=# F1SW of VeribestTom Green01140.4 miles
(0.6 km)
bgcolor=# F0E of EolaConcho01220.2 miles
(0.32 km)
Kentucky
bgcolor=# F1S of DonansburgGreen03151 miles
(1.6 km)
Several homes lost their roofs.
Source: Tornado History Project - Storm Data for May 14, 1995

May 15 events

List of confirmed tornadoes - May 15, 1995
Location County Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Tennessee
bgcolor=# F0Memphis areaShelby15450.5 miles
(0.8 km)
Caused damage to trees and a light pole.
Mississippi
bgcolor=# F0NE of Hickory FlatBenton16050.2 miles
(0.32 km)
Several homes were damaged.
South Carolina
bgcolor=# F0NE of KinardsNewberry19530.1 miles
(0.16 km)
bgcolor=# F0S of EadytownBerkeley22000.2 miles
(0.32 km)
A mobile home was blown off of its foundation.
Colorado
bgcolor=# F0SE of Sheridan LakeKiowa23451 miles
(1.6 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
Georgia
bgcolor=# F1SE of GarrettaLaurens22381 miles
(1.6 km)
A mobile home was knocked off its foundation.
Texas
bgcolor=# F1W of MagwaltWinkler23390.8 miles
(1.3 km)
bgcolor=# F0SE of FlomotMotley00200.1 miles
(0.16 km)
bgcolor=# F0SW of JudkinsCrane01520.2 miles
(0.32 km)
Kansas
bgcolor=# F0SW of TribuneGreeley00240.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F0S of TribuneGreeley00350.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F0NE of KendallKearny01080.2 miles
(0.32 km)
A pivot sprinkler and a mobile home were destroyed.
bgcolor=# F1S of DeerfieldKearny01301 miles
(1.6 km)
A pivot sprinkler and a mobile home were destroyed.
bgcolor=# F2E of Garden CityGray03153 miles
(4.8 km)
A tornado removed a roof from a house and blew a silo into a machine shed while downing trees and power lines.
bgcolor=# F3NE of PiercevilleGray03206 miles
(9.6 km)
This tornado destroyed a modular home, injuring three people, while damaging barns, pivot sprinklers, fences, and sheds.
Source: Tornado History Project - Storm Data for May 15, 1995

May 16 events

List of confirmed tornadoes - May 16, 1995
Location County Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Nebraska
bgcolor=# F0E of DaykinJefferson21402 miles
(3.2 km)
Caused damage to a center pivot and trees.
bgcolor=# F0W of BeatriceGage22250.1 miles
(0.16 km)
A truck was thrown into a ditch.
bgcolor=# F0Wymore areaGage22300.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Kansas
bgcolor=# F3W of Garden City, KansasFinney231610 miles
(16 km)
This tornado damaged two golf courses, roofs, power lines and a semi-trailer that was overturned. The tornado was rated F3 based on its appearance when filmed. Rating disputed, ranked F1 by Grazulis.
bgcolor=# F0NW of PiercevilleFinney, Gray23402 miles
(3.2 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F0E of Garden CityFinney, Gray23501 miles
(1.6 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F0E of KalvestaHodgeman00492 miles
(3.2 km)
bgcolor=# F0W of JetmoreHodgeman00500.1 miles
(0.16 km)
bgcolor=# F0N of JetmoreHodgeman01121.5 miles
(2.4 km)
bgcolor=# F0SW of WilmingtonWabaunsee01150.5 miles
(0.8 km)
Some buildings, a barn and crops were damaged
bgcolor=# F2SW of HanstonHodgeman01392.5 miles
(4 km)
This tornado was rated F2 based on mobile Doppler weather radar data but only produced F1 damage.
bgcolor=# F3SE of GrayHodgeman, Pawnee01467 miles
(11.2 km)
This tornado was rated F3 based on mobile Doppler data but only produced F1 damage.
bgcolor=# F0NE of GrayHodgeman, Pawnee01570.1 miles
(0.16 km)
bgcolor=# F1S of Baldwin CityDouglas023010 miles
(16 km)
Farm equipment, farm buildings and a motor-home were destroyed.
bgcolor=# F1SW of EdgertonJohnson02501 miles
(1.6 km)
Some outbuildings had minor structural damage and several utility poles were snapped.
bgcolor=# F0SE of EdsonSherman03400.2 miles
(0.32 km)
Weak tornado with no damage was filmed by police.
bgcolor=# F0N of SelkirkGreeley03450.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F0NE of HoraceGreeley04310.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F1N of BeagleMiami05458 miles
(12.8 km)
A mobile home was destroyed and another was overturned, resulting in five injuries. Trees were damaged as well.
bgcolor=# F0E of FriendFinney06202 miles
(3.2 km)
Colorado
bgcolor=# F1SW of Kit CarsonCheyenne01500.2 miles
(0.32 km)
A gas tank was turned over and a portions of a roof were blown off.
bgcolor=# F0S of McClaveBent03581 miles
(1.6 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
Missouri
bgcolor=# F1N of LacyvilleBates06105 miles
(8 km)
Damage to trees, utility poles and signs.
Texas
bgcolor=# F1NE of LazbuddieParmer06550.3 miles
(0.5 km)
Source: Tornado History Project - Storm Data for May 16, 1995

May 17 events

List of confirmed tornadoes - May 17, 1995
Location County Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Kansas
bgcolor=# F0W of Silver LakeShawnee08210.5 miles
(0.8 km)
Several buildings, a storage tank, and a shed were damaged.
Missouri
bgcolor=# F3SE of Deerfield to NW of DederickVernon143414 miles
(22.4 km)
This tornado destroyed six homes and heavily damaged various other structures, including outbuildings and brick buildings. An anemometer recorded a peak gust of 107mi/h.
bgcolor=# F0NE of FristoeBenton15450.5 miles
(0.8 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
Texas
bgcolor=# F0SE of HuntoonOchiltree19053 miles
(4.8 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
Oklahoma
bgcolor=# F0SE of BeaverBeaver20162 miles
(3.2 km)
bgcolor=# F2SW of McWillieWoods, Alfalfa215212 miles
(19.2 km)
This multiple-vortex tornado destroyed four homes that lost their roofs and downed trees and power lines.
Source: Tornado History Project - Storm Data for May 17, 1995

May 18 events

List of confirmed tornadoes - May 18, 1995
Location County Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Texas
bgcolor=# F0E of WheelockBrazos08301 miles
(1.6 km)
A barn was destroyed and a 60sigfig=2NaNsigfig=2 tower was downed.
bgcolor=# F0NE of HuffmanLiberty13001 miles
(1.6 km)
bgcolor=# F0W of DaytonLiberty13081 miles
(1.6 km)
bgcolor=# F1NE of LibertyLiberty13206.5 miles
(10.4 km)
This tornado injured 12 people.
bgcolor=# F0SW of DaisettaLiberty13400.2 miles
(0.32 km)
Kentucky
bgcolor=# F2NW of BohonMercer10351 miles
(1.6 km)
This tornado destroyed three houses and damaged five others. Barns were blown down as well.
bgcolor=# F2NW of BondvilleMercer, Woodford10351 miles
(1.6 km)
This tornado destroyed homes and flipped cars "upside down."
bgcolor=# F2W of MoreheadRowan11452 miles
(3.2 km)
This tornado was rated F2 based mainly on tree damage. Rating disputed, ranked F1 by Grazulis.
bgcolor=# F1NE of OvilTodd21000.5 miles
(0.8 km)
A barn and several small buildings were destroyed.
bgcolor=# F1S of CadizTrigg21120.5 miles
(0.8 km)
Damage was limited to trees.
bgcolor=# F2W of HopkinsvilleTrigg, Christian211510 miles
(16 km)
This tornado damaged or destroyed six homes, two barns, and many mobile homes. One mobile home was moved 300sigfig=2NaNsigfig=2.
bgcolor=# F2NE of HardinsburgBreckinridge21401 miles
(1.6 km)
This tornado damaged the roofs of some homes and businesses. Rating disputed, ranked F1 by Grazulis.
bgcolor=# F0E of EdmontonMetcalfe22041 miles
(1.6 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F2NE of EdmontonMetcalfe22103 miles
(4.8 km)
This tornado destroyed a mobile home and three barns, while damaging several homes and a factory.
bgcolor=# F2Radcliff areaHardin22150.5 miles
(0.8 km)
A tornado caused damage to several buildings. Rating disputed, ranked F1 by Grazulis.
bgcolor=# F2NW of Bowling GreenWarren22252.5 miles
(4 km)
A tornado damaged or destroyed several homes and businesses.
bgcolor=# F2Bowling Green areaWarren22301.5 miles
(2.4 km)
An "intermittent" tornado damaged or destroyed numerous homes and businesses on the north side of Bowling Green.
bgcolor=# F1ShepherdsvilleBullitt22302 miles
(3.2 km)
Damage to barns, buildings and mobile homes.
bgcolor=# F2N of PolkvilleWarren22475 miles
(8 km)
A tornado damaged or destroyed several homes and businesses.
bgcolor=# F1W of BarnesburgPulaski23000.5 miles
(0.8 km)
A mobile home was damaged.
bgcolor=# F2E of East BernstadtLaurel23103 miles
(4.8 km)
A tornado destroyed a furniture business and damaged several other buildings. Trees were downed as well.
bgcolor=# F0NE of ManchesterClay23100.1 miles
(0.16 km)
bgcolor=# F0S of WilstacyBreathitt23250.1 miles
(0.16 km)
bgcolor=# F2E of Atro to NE of LebumPerry, Knott233024 miles
(38.4 km)
This tornado destroyed rural buildings as it crossed rugged terrain.
Missouri
bgcolor=# F1SE of HannaPulaski15251 miles
(1.6 km)
A building at a gravel company was damaged, as were two barns. A trailer was also overturned.
bgcolor=# F2Festus areaJefferson, Ste. Genevieve17057.2 miles
(11.5 km)
This tornado damaged four homes and did minor roof damage to apartments. Trees and power lines were downed as well, and sheds were damaged.
bgcolor=# F1SW of Cape GirardeauCape Girardeau18298 miles
(14.4 km)
Outbuildings and barns were destroyed.
Tennessee
bgcolor=# F1NE of White BluffDickson16581 miles
(1.6 km)
One home was destroyed by falling trees, and nine others were damaged.
bgcolor=# F2Goodlettsville to GallatinDavidson, Sumner173015 miles
(24 km)
This tornado destroyed 35 apartments and three mobile homes. Several businesses were also damaged. The Gallatin Civic Center suffered extensive damage to its swimming pool, and a school in Westmoreland had significant roof damage. 500 cars were damaged at an auto dealership.
bgcolor=# F1NW of Green GroveMacon18151 miles
(1.6 km)
Two barn were blown down and several homes were damaged. 80 tombstones were blown over.
bgcolor=# F2SE of Cates to NE of Brownsville, KYLake, Obion, Fulton (KY)185524 miles
(38.4 km)
This tornado destroyed a barn and six grain silos, while some homes sustained damage to roofs, windows, and sidings. Crops were also damaged and two horses were killed. Damage to trees and a few roofs occurred in Kentucky.
bgcolor=# F0SE of WarrenFayette18551 miles
(1.6 km)
A few trees were damaged.
bgcolor=# F0SW of MontezumaHardeman, Chester18558 miles
(12.8 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F0Lexington areaHenderson19550.5 miles
(0.8 km)
A few trees were damaged.
bgcolor=# F0SE of WaynesboroWayne21300.5 miles
(0.8 km)
A few trees were damaged.
bgcolor=# F4SE of St. Joseph to Ethridge to NE of Liberty HillLawrence, Giles215229 miles
(46.4 km)
3 deaths – This intense tornado destroyed 34 houses, 16 mobile homes and a business, especially in the Amish town of Ethridge. 98 homes, three mobile homes and two buildings were damaged. The tornado destroyed six Tennessee Valley Authority transmission towers, three of which reportedly vanished. Corn stalks were pulled out from the ground as well.
bgcolor=# F0N of EaglevilleRutherford21558 miles
(14.4 km)
Five homes and a business were damaged.
bgcolor=# F0N of Green HillDeKalb, Warren22302 miles
(3.2 km)
Damage was limited to trees.
bgcolor=# F0Liberty Hill areaGiles22473 miles
(4.8 km)
40 buildings were damaged.
bgcolor=# F0SW of Oak PlainsCheatham22500.5 miles
(0.8 km)
Damage was limited to trees.
bgcolor=# F1E of MillersvilleSumner22523 miles
(4.8 km)
Damage was limited to trees.
bgcolor=# F1Shelbyville to W of HillcrestBedford, Coffee230016 miles
(25.6 km)
A fire hall and a mobile home were destroyed. Four barns, a supermarket, a few homes and several businesses were damaged. One horse was killed.
bgcolor=# F0NW of CoopertownRobertson23150.5 miles
(0.8 km)
A few trees were damaged.
bgcolor=# F3Crossville areaCumberland23219 miles
(14.4 km)
This tornado destroyed 11 homes, two businesses and 14 mobile homes while damaging several other homes.
bgcolor=# F0N of ManchesterCoffee23301 miles
(1.6 km)
A house trailer was overturned
bgcolor=# F0Coalfield areaMorgan23500.5 miles
(0.8 km)
Damage to trees and power lines.
bgcolor=# F0SE of SpencerVan Buren00450.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Damage to power lines.
bgcolor=# F1NE of CrossvilleCumberland01302 miles
(3.2 km)
30 homes and house trailers were damaged.
bgcolor=# F1Knoxville areaKnox02002 miles
(3.2 km)
A dozen homes were damaged.
bgcolor=# F0NE of AntiochLoudon03001 miles
(1.6 km)
A houseboat was torn loose from a boat dock.
Illinois
bgcolor=# F1Waterloo areaMonroe17370.6 miles
(1 km)
A business sustained roof damage and several homes were also damaged.
bgcolor=# F2SW of WartburgMonroe17404 miles
(6.4 km)
This tornado heavily damaged the upper story of a brick home and "flattened" farm buildings.
bgcolor=# F1E of WartburgMonroe17424.5 miles
(7.2 km)
Two homes had damage, farm buildings were blown down and two grain bins were toppled.
bgcolor=# F0SE of WaterlooMonroe17446 miles
(9.6 km)
20 homes and businesses and two barns were damaged. Two farms also sustained damage including to grain bins, barns and house roofs.
bgcolor=# F2E of BurksvilleMonroe17464.2 miles
(6.7 km)
This tornado produced minor roof damage to five homes. Garages and utility buildings lost roofs and walls as well. The tornado also heavily damaged a store and a storage building. Rating disputed, ranked F1 by Grazulis.
bgcolor=# F0S of RoachtownSt. Clair17460.4 miles
(0.6 km)
An outbuilding was damaged.
bgcolor=# F1SW of HeckerMonroe17484.8 miles
(7.7 km)
Five houses and two barns were damaged.
bgcolor=# F0Darmstadt areaSt. Clair, Washington18058 miles
(12.8 km)
bgcolNor=# F0E of TildenRandolph, Washington18156 miles
(9.6 km)
bgcolor=# F0SE of TildenRandolph18173.5 miles
(5.6 km)
bgcolor=# F0E of Plum HillWashington18267.5 miles
(0.16 km)
bgcolor=# F1S of Addieville to S of HoyletonWashington182818 miles
(28.8 km)
Several homes, two utility buildings, a grain silo and farm buildings were damaged while a radio tower was destroyed.
bgcolor=# F0SE of WilliamsburgJefferson18500.3 miles
(0.5 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F1SW of PattonWabash20250.5 miles
(0.8 km)
Three homes were damaged.
District of Columbia
bgcolor=# F0WashingtonDistrict of Columbia17220.5 miles
(0.8 km)
Trees were downed at the National Arboretum.
Maryland
bgcolor=# F1Seat Pleasant areaPrince George's18300.3 miles
(0.5 km)
Three businesses and two homes were damaged.
bgcolor=# F2S of DentonTalbot, Caroline193010 miles
(16 km)
Two homes, a barn and two chickens houses were destroyed while at least 10 other structures were damaged. 40 000 chickens/birds were killed and hundreds of trees were toppled.
Louisiana
bgcolor=# F1E of CarsonBeauregard19350.3 miles
(0.5 km)
Several homes sustained roof damage.
bgcolor=# F1Oakdale areaAllen20300.5 miles
(0.8 km)
A hospital sustained minor damaged and a nurse was injured.
bgcolor=# F1NE of BeaverEvangeline20300.5 miles
(0.8 km)
A few homes were damaged.
bgcolor=# F1Baker areaEast Baton Rouge00000.3 miles
(0.5 km)
One home sustained roof damage.
bgcolor=# F1SE of DaspitIberia02170.5 miles
(0.8 km)
A home and a mobile home were damaged.
Indiana
bgcolor=# F1SW of ShoalsMartin21000.1 miles
(0.16 km)
Damage to trees and power lines.
Mississippi
bgcolor=# F0E of BoonevillePrentiss21401 miles
(1.6 km)
Several homes were damaged.
bgcolor=# F1N of RatliffLee, Itawamba22442 miles
(3.2 km)
Outbuildings were destroyed and signs were blown down.
bgcolor=# F0NE of IncreaseLauderdale02230.5 miles
(0.8 km)
Weak tornado with no damage.
bgcolor=# F1NE of DerbyPearl River06100.3 miles
(0.5 km)
A mobile home was damaged.
Alabama
bgcolor=# F1E of Muscle ShoalsColbert16056.5 miles
(10.4 km)
Five houses and three mobile homes were damaged.
bgcolor=# F4NW of Athens to N of HollytreeLimestone, Madison, Jackson223339 miles
(62.4 km)
1 deathSee article on this tornado
bgcolor=# F1E of Green HillLauderdale00031.5 miles
(2.4 km)
10 homes were destroyed and several barns were destroyed.
Source: Tornado History Project - Storm Data for May 18, 1995

May 19 events

List of confirmed tornadoes - May 19, 1995
Location County Time (UTC) Path length Damage
North Carolina
bgcolor=# F1S of RaefordHoke12386 miles
(9.6 km)
Caused damage to trees and mobile homes.
Source: Tornado History Project - Storm Data for May 19, 1995

May 21 events

List of confirmed tornadoes - May 21, 1995
Location County Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Nebraska
bgcolor=# F2ESE MadridPerkins16335 miles (8 km)A tornado touched down just to the northeast of Madrid and moved to the southeast at 15 miles an hour. The tornado was on the ground for approximately 15 minutes and caused damage to six pivot irrigation systems. A dozen light poles were taken out leaving Elsie without power for 12 hours. A barn, granaries, and other buildings were also severely damaged.[2]
bgcolor=# F0S ElsiePerkins17300.5 mile (0.8 km)A small tornado that touched down for 2-4 minutes in open country.
South Dakota
bgcolor=# F0N of GettysburgPotter19550.1 mile (0.16 km)
bgcolor=# F0S of Mina LakeEdmunds20300.1 mile (0.16 km)
Source: Tornado History Project - Storm Data for May 21, 1995

May 22 events

List of confirmed tornadoes - May 22, 1995
Location County Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Kansas
bgcolor=# F01S PrattPratt15:53 CDT1 mile (1.6 km)Hail the size of cantaloupes was reported. Unspecified damage was done.[3]
bgcolor=# F0Trego CenterTrego16:03:00 CDT0.5 Mile (0.8 km)
bgcolor=# F0SE of BurdettPawnee16:10:00 CDT0.2 mile (0.32 km)
bgcolor=# F0HanstonHodgeman16:15:00 CDT0.2 mile (0.32 km)
bgcolor=# F0W of Pretty PrairieReno16:55:00 CST0.1 mile (0.16 km)
bgcolor=# F0ArlingtonReno16:55:00 CST0.1 mile (0.16 km)
bgcolor=# F1S AntoninoEllis17:10:00 CDT1.5 Miles (2.4 km)Damage was $1 million done to crops across the county.
bgcolor=# F0HugotonStevens17:59:00 CDT0.2 mile (0.32 km)
bgcolor=# F0S Hugoton Stevens18:01:00 CDT0.5 mile (0.8 km)
bgcolor=# F0S of HalsteadHarvey18:05:00 CST0.1 mile (0.16 km)
bgcolor=# F0BentleySedgwick18:05:00 CST0.1 mile (0.16 km)
bgcolor=# F0HugotonStevens17:59:00 CDT0.2 mile (0.32 km)
bgcolor=# F0IukaPratt18:21:00 CDT0.5 mile (0.8 km)
bgcolor=# F0HugotonStevens18:25:00 CDT0.5 mile (0.8 km)
bgcolor=# F2Stevens County, KansasStevens18:50:00.3.5 Miles (5.6 km)Tornado heavily damaged two farms and destroyed five pivot irrigation sprinklers. Property Damage of 300K. [4]
bgcolor=# F0WNW of LiberalSeward19:05:002.5 Miles (4 km)No damage reported, but rated F1 based on observation.
bgcolor=# F1S St. JohnStafford19:18:00.1 Mile (1.6 km)
Oklahoma
bgcolor=# F0S TexolaBeckham20:11:00.00.1 Mile (0.16 km)
Texas
bgcolor=# F1NE StinnettHutchinson15:14:00 CST2 miles (3.2 miles)
bgcolor=# F0NNW of White DeerCarson15:15:00 CST0.5 mile (0.8 km)
bgcolor=# F0W WheelerWheeler18:18:00 CST1 mile (1.6 km)
bgcolor=# F0NE LelaWheeler19:35:00 CST0.3 mile (0.48 km)
bgcolor=# F0E ShamrockWheeler20:01:00 CST1 mile (1.6 km)
Source: Tornado History Project - Storm Data for May 22, 1995

May 23 events

List of confirmed tornadoes - May 23, 1995
Location County Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Texas
bgcolor=# F0NE of Aspermont, TXStonewall15:54:00 0.1 mile (0.16 km)
bgcolor=# F1Del Rio, TXVal Verde21:06:000.1 mile (0.16 km)A severe thunderstorm produced heavy rain, followed by damaging wind and finally a tornado as it moved into the Del Rio area. Winds damaged a houseboat and small outbuildings at Lake Amistad as the storm approached the city. Damage was reported to trees as it entered the western edge of the city. As much as three to five inches of rain, in less than a half-hour, produced widespread flooding along San Gabriel Creek, causing damages to homes and buildings. Nearly two dozen motorists were stranded in their vehicles in high water and had to be rescued. Widespread power outages were reported across Del Rio.[5]
Source: Tornado History Project - Storm Data for May 23, 1995

May 27 events

List of confirmed tornadoes - May 27, 1995
Location County Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Iowa
bgcolor=# F4SW of Des Moines, IAUnion, Adair, Guthrie, Dallas18:55:0055 milesThis tornado caused damage to rural areas and twenty houses. Several farm buildings were destroyed, including a dairy barn, grain bins and a chicken house. Two people were injured and power shortages were reported due to the powerlines collapsing. The tornado was filmed in Stuart by Jack Lawson.
Source: Tornado History Project - Storm Data for May 27, 1995

May 31 events

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References

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Notes and References

  1. National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Boulder, Colorado. Colorado Event Report: EF0 Tornado. National Climatic Data Center. 2010. March 9, 2023.
  2. http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=10333489
  3. http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=10326288
  4. http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=10325768
  5. http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=10355222