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April 7, 2025 at 11:57 PM

2 dozen dead after unrelenting storms that spawned 150+ reported tornadoes

A disaster is unfolding in the Heartland, with rivers still rising across several states after the multi-day severe weather outbreak.
April 7, 2025 at 11:57 PM
VIDEO: 2 dozen dead after unrelenting storms that spawned 150+ reported tornadoes
April 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM

Dozens of tornadoes touch down during severe weather event

The same states in the Midwest and South that were slammed by deadly tornadoes braced for round two as a once-in-a-generation weather event strikes again.
April 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
VIDEO: Dozens of tornadoes touch down during severe weather event
April 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM

‘Once-in-a-generation’ storm spawns tornadoes, massive flooding expected

Multiple tornadoes reported across the South and Midwest have caused “catastrophic” damage.
April 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
VIDEO: ‘Once-in-a-generation’ storm spawns tornadoes, massive flooding expected
April 3, 2025 at 10:46 AM

Violent storms in the South, Midwest spawn tornadoes and killing 1 person

Violent storms have cut through a wide swath of the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing at least one person, knocking down power lines and trees and ripping roofs off homes
April 3, 2025 at 10:46 AM
A tree fell and knocked down power lines and blocked a street in a residential neighborhood during storms on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Adrian Sainz)
March 31, 2025 at 2:43 PM

Tornado threat and major new storm sweep east

Millions of Americans are on edge as a powerful storm system slams parts of the South and Midwest.
March 31, 2025 at 2:43 PM
VIDEO: Tornado threat and major new storm sweep east
March 31, 2025 at 10:41 AM

15 states under dangerous tornado threats

Damaging winds and severe thunderstorms are expected overnight.
March 31, 2025 at 10:41 AM
VIDEO: 15 states under dangerous tornado threats
March 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Millions braced for dangerous severe weather -- including possible tornadoes

A spring storm system will move east over the next three days, bringing a variety of dangerous and life-threatening weather from the Heartland to the East Coast.
March 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Clouds are seen in an undated stock photo in Oklahoma.
March 30, 2025 at 1:01 AM

Dangerous wildfires spread in Carolinas as tornadoes threaten Midwest

The latest on the dangerous wildfires spreading in the Carolinas as tornado warnings go into effect in the heartland.
March 30, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Dangerous wildfires spread in Carolinas as tornadoes threaten Midwest
March 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM

Rolling Fork marks 2 years since deadly Tornado

"GMA" reflects on the devastating EF-4 tornado that struck Rolling Fork, Mississippi, and how the community has worked to rebuild.
March 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
VIDEO: Rolling Fork marks 2 years since deadly Tornado
March 24, 2025 at 12:58 PM

Tornado strikes near Rolling Fork, Mississippi

The tornado took down power lines and damaged at least one home, but did not do the same damage as the EF-4 that devastated the town two years ago.
March 24, 2025 at 12:58 PM
VIDEO: Tornado touches down in Rolling Fork, Mississippi
March 24, 2025 at 11:24 AM

Tornado watch issued in 4 states, with damaging wind gusts and large hail warnings

While tornado watches are in effect, damaging wind gusts and large hail remain the primary hazards from any severe thunderstorms on Sunday.
March 24, 2025 at 11:24 AM
People work through the debris of the Cave City Auto Parts store on March 15, 2025, after a severe weather storm Friday night in Cave City, Ark.
1 month ago

40 tornadoes confirmed in 11 states since Friday

Two EF-4 tornadoes were reported in Arkansas, with 170 and 190 mph wind speeds. Over 1,000 storm damage reports have come in from at least 24 states.
1 month ago
VIDEO: 40 tornadoes confirmed in 11 states since Friday
1 month ago

2 young brothers among at least 42 deaths as tornadoes swept US

A three-day tornado outbreak tore through nine states. At least 43 people were killed in tornadoes in Missouri.
1 month ago
Friends and family members search for belongings in the damage after a tornado passed through the area, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Plantersville, Ala.
1 month ago

Tornado devastates Alabama town, damages landmarks

Megan Scarano from ABC affiliate WBMA reports from the destruction in Talladega, Alabama.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Tornado devastates Alabama town, damages landmarks
1 month ago

Dozens killed after Tornado outbreak in Midwest  

There were at least 60 tornadoes throughout the Midwest during a deadly storm system over the weekend. It’s expected to move toward the East Coast.  
1 month ago
Dozens killed after Tornado outbreak in Midwest  
1 month ago

American Red Cross provides relief after tornado outbreak

Stephanie Fox, national spokesperson for the American Red Cross, joins ABC News Live to discuss the recovery efforts after a devastating tornado outbreak across multiple states.
1 month ago
VIDEO: American Red Cross provides relief after tornado outbreak
1 month ago

Major tornado outbreak hits the South

Storms have prompted more than 660 reports of severe weather across more than a dozen states.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Major tornado outbreak hits the South
1 month ago

Major tornado outbreak across the South

Tornadoes left a trail of destruction in at least six states and the same storm system brought gusty winds that fueled more than 130 wildfires in Oklahoma.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Deadly tornado outbreak across the South
1 month ago

At least 12 killed in Missouri tornado outbreak

The state of emergency in Missouri remains in place after storms erupted across the state Friday night.
1 month ago
VIDEO: At least 12 killed in Missouri tornado outbreak
1 month ago

High-risk alert issued for tornado outbreak in Mississippi and Alabama

Jeff Smitherman, the director of an Alabama emergency management agency, joins ABC News live to discuss the high-risk alert for potential tornado outbreaks in Alabama and Mississippi.
1 month ago
VIDEO: High-risk alert issued for tornado outbreak in Mississippi and Alabama
1 month ago

Mayor of Jonesboro on impact of tornadoes touching down in northeastern Arkansas

Harold Copenhaver, the mayor of Jonesboro, Arkansas, joins ABC News live to discuss the dangerous tornadoes touching down in northeastern part of the state.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Mayor of Jonesboro on impact of tornadoes touching down in northeastern Arkansas
1 month ago

Tornado rips across Central Florida

A confirmed EF-2 tornado touched down in Seminole County on Monday, with winds up to 115 mph. The tornado damaged or destroyed several homes, but no injuries were reported.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Tornado rips across Central Florida
1 month ago

Multiple tornadoes tear through South as major cross-country storm moves east

By Wednesday, the storm system will move to the East Coast, bringing heavy rain and damaging winds from Georgia to New York.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Multiple tornadoes tear through South as major cross-country storm moves east
4 months ago

Fisherman on surviving tornado: ‘This can’t be the end’

Two men on a boat were stuck in the middle of a storm along the Gulf Coast near Winnie, Texas.
4 months ago
Two men on a boat were stuck in the middle of a storm along the Gulf Coast near Winnie, Texas.
4 months ago

At least 2 dead as severe weather impacts the South

A tornado watch has been issued for 5 million people in parts of east Texas, much of Louisiana, and southern Mississippi.
4 months ago
A tornado crosses a field in Katy, Texas, Dec. 28, 2024, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.
4 months ago

Deadly tornado outbreak in the South

Communities around Houston, Texas, were hit hard by an outbreak of tornadoes, and more storms are due Sunday across the region. ABC News' Morgan Norwood reports from Brandon, Mississippi.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Deadly tornado outbreak in the South
4 months ago

'Rare' Northern California tornado flips cars, sends several to hospital

An apparent tornado touched down in a small Northern California city Saturday, flipping cars, causing significant damage and sending several people to the hospital.
4 months ago
An apparent tornado touched down in Scotts Valley, causing significant property damage and resulting in several injuries.
4 months ago

Apparent tornado touches down in California

An apparent tornado touched down in Scotts Valley, California, on Saturday, causing several people to be injured, police said.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Apparent tornado touches down in California
4 months ago

Several injured after devastating tornado hits California

Rare weather event hits Scotts Valley, California, when a twister made landfall, leaving behind a trail of destruction and several injured.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Several injured after devastating tornado hits California
4 months ago

Several injured after rare tornado in California

The National Weather Service called the tornado, which touched down in Scott’s Valley, California, and caused significant damage, an EF-1 tornado.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Several injured after rare tornado in California
5 months ago

Tornado hits southwestern Oklahoma, National Weather Service says

The storm was near Granite, a town with a population of about 1,600, at about 3:37 a.m. CST, the service said.
5 months ago
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6 months ago

Hurricane Milton unleashes tornado outbreak across Florida

Ahead of Milton making landfall in Florida, the hurricane spawned more than 20 reported tornadoes statewide. They caused significant damage as millions braced for the powerful storm.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Hurricane Milton unleashes tornado outbreak across Florida
6 months ago

Hurricane Milton spawns tornado outbreak in Florida ahead of landfall

Hurricane Milton has spawned a destructive tornado outbreak, with more than 30 reported twisters on Wednesday ahead of landfall.
6 months ago
A damaged home after a tornado touched down before Hurricane Milton's arrival, Oct. 9, 2024, in Fort Myers, Florida.
8 months ago

Tornado wreaks havoc in Buffalo, New York

The rare weather event in the area tore roofs off buildings, left some without power and flipped over a car.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Tornado wreaks havoc in Buffalo, New York
9 months ago

Tornado brings wedding and family reunion together to create memorable first dance

Jack Jones shared a video of him singing Ed Sheeran's hit, "Perfect," as the newlyweds danced together in darkness caused by a power outage.
9 months ago
Jack Jones shared a video of him singing Ed Sheeran's hit, "Perfect," as the newlyweds danced together in darkness caused by a power outage.
10 months ago

7 tornadoes touch down in Mid-Atlantic, fallen tree kills 2-year-old in Michigan

Numerous tornadoes were reported in Maryland and northern Virginia Wednesday night, knocking downing trees and power lines.
10 months ago
In this aerial view, a home is crushed by a fallen tree knocked down by a tornado in the Olde Towne neighborhood, June 6, 2024, in Gaithersburg, Md.
10 months ago

More than 20 tornadoes reported across 5 states, with 1 being deadly

A 3-year-old child died Wednesday when a tree fell on a house during a tornado in Michigan. Thursday night, there is an impending risk of further storms along the I-95 corridor.
10 months ago
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10 months ago

Severe weather impacting Maryland with tornado warnings across several counties

Several counties in Maryland are under tornado warnings tonight, with damage from the storms already reported in Montgomery County.
10 months ago
Several counties in Maryland are under tornado warnings tonight, with damage from the storms already reported in Montgomery County.
10 months ago

Multiple tornadoes touch down in Maryland

The National Weather Service issued five different tornado warnings across Maryland due to the severity of the storms.
10 months ago
VIDEO: Multiple tornadoes touch down in Maryland
10 months ago

1 injured by possible tornado in Sanderson, Texas, official says

At least one person was injured as a possible tornado struck Sanderson, Texas, law enforcement said.
10 months ago
A view of a destroyed property in Sanderson, Texas, after an apparent tornado on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in a photo taken by Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland.
1 year ago

Texas facing more severe weather following deadly tornado outbreak

Severe weather in the U.S. has been very active of late, with wind gusts over 70 mph and tornadoes causing significant damage and claiming 22 lives across five states over the Memorial Day weekend.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Texas facing more severe weather following deadly tornado outbreak
1 year ago

Most active severe-weather season in 13 years continues to wreak havoc in Texas

The most active spring for severe weather in 13 years continued Tuesday with wind gusts of more than 70 mph and thunderstorms prompting new tornado warnings in Texas.
1 year ago
This handout photo taken on May 26, 2024, courtesy of Jacob Chambers shows an aerial view of widespread damage from a tornado in Valley View, Texas.
1 year ago

At least 22 people dead after tornado outbreak

A new round of severe storms is expected to hit Texas after the deadliest tornado since 2015 hit the state.
1 year ago
VIDEO: At least 22 people dead after tornado outbreak
1 year ago

20 dead across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas in severe storms

Severe storms over the weekend led to the deaths of at least 18 people across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.
1 year ago
Juana Landeros, who rode out deadly tornado with her husband and her 9-year-old son when it rolled through the previous night, salvages items from her destroyed home, May 26, 2024, in Valley View, Texas.
1 year ago

Several killed by tornadoes in weekend storms

The dangerous weather caused chaos in Texas with multiple deaths.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Several killed by tornadoes in weekend storms
1 year ago

Survivors say private shelters helping them weather tornado season

When a tornado ripped through Greenfield, Iowa, last week, Fire Chief TJ Oder said his house took a direct hit but his family was saved by a private tornado shelter.
1 year ago
A flag flies nears a tornado damaged home, May 23, 2024, in Greenfield, Iowa.
1 year ago

At least 15 killed in tornado outbreak across four states

ABC News Meteorologist Somara Theodore gives the latest update on a dangerous storm system moving east amid record Memorial Day weekend travel.
1 year ago
VIDEO: At least 15 killed in tornado outbreak across four states
1 year ago

Prepare for tornadoes, record-high temperatures for Memorial Day Weekend

Severe weather is forecasted from Austin, Texas, to Chicago as people travel for Memorial Day weekend.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Prepare for tornadoes, record-high temperatures for Memorial Day Weekend
1 year ago

Tornado shelters explained

Families are investing in shelters in Tornado Alley when other options are too far away.
1 year ago
Families are investing in shelters in Tornado Alley when other options are too far away.
1 year ago

30 million from Texas to Dakotas under threats of possible tornadoes

There were over 200 severe storm reports from New York to Texas. A fifth person was killed in what is believed to be a tornado-related incident about 25 miles from Greenfield, Iowa, officials said.
1 year ago
VIDEO: 30 million from Texas to Dakotas under threats of possible tornadoes