Tornadoes
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December 31, 2024 at 5:29 PM

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.
December 31, 2024 at 5:29 PM
December 29, 2024 at 4:59 PM

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.
December 29, 2024 at 4:59 PM
December 29, 2024 at 4:06 PM

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.
December 29, 2024 at 4:06 PM
December 16, 2024 at 5:10 AM

'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.
December 16, 2024 at 5:10 AM
December 16, 2024 at 3:25 AM

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.
December 16, 2024 at 3:25 AM
December 16, 2024 at 1:46 AM

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.
December 16, 2024 at 1:46 AM
December 15, 2024 at 2:49 PM

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.
December 15, 2024 at 2:49 PM
2 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.
2 months ago
3 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.
3 months ago
3 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.
3 months ago
5 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.
5 months ago
6 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.
6 months ago
7 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.
7 months ago
7 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.
7 months ago
7 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.
7 months ago
7 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.
7 months ago
7 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.
7 months ago
7 months 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.
7 months ago
7 months 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.
7 months ago
7 months 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.
7 months ago
7 months 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.
7 months ago
7 months ago

Several killed by tornadoes in weekend storms

The dangerous weather caused chaos in Texas with multiple deaths.
7 months ago
7 months 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.
7 months ago
7 months 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.
7 months ago
7 months 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.
7 months ago
7 months ago

Tornado shelters explained

Families are investing in shelters in Tornado Alley when other options are too far away.
7 months ago
8 months 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.
8 months ago
8 months ago

Shattered towns pick up the pieces from the most active tornado season since 2017

Wednesday was another day of severe weather across the country with more than 200 severe storm reports from New York to Texas.
8 months ago
8 months ago

Tornadoes leave trail of destruction across multiple states

At least 100,000 customers were left without power in Texas after tornadoes touched down overnight.
8 months ago
8 months ago

4 dead, 35 injured in Greenfield, Iowa, as dozens of tornadoes impact 6 states

Gov. Reynolds authorized a proclamation of disaster emergency for 15 counties on Tuesday.
8 months ago
8 months ago

Deadly tornado devastates Iowa town

Authorities say there were “confirmed fatalities” and at least a dozen people were taken away in ambulances after twisters ripped through Greenfield, just outside of Des Moines.
8 months ago
8 months ago

Multiple people dead after tornado outbreak in Midwest

At least 20 tornadoes were reported in Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
8 months ago
8 months ago

Iowa State Police confirm fatalities, injuries as tornadoes rip through counties

On Tuesday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds authorized a proclamation of disaster emergency for 15 counties across the state.
8 months ago
8 months ago

Tornadoes, severe storms across Midwest

Severe thunderstorms hit the Midwest and upper Great Lakes on Tuesday, bringing tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail.
8 months ago
8 months ago

At least 5 states face threats of strong tornadoes

Parts of Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, Indiana and Wisconsin are in the path of dangerous weather, including huge hail and winds up to 90 miles per hour.
8 months ago
8 months ago

As 3 states recover from 13 tornadoes, more severe weather on the way

As emergency crews in three states began mopping up and assessing damage from a series of tornadoes on Sunday, more severe weather is on the way.
8 months ago
8 months ago

At least 15 tornadoes reported in 4 states; more severe weather on the way

Emergency crews in three states are cleaning up after a series of tornadoes, with more severe weather forecast for the Midwest this week.
8 months ago
8 months ago

At least 13 tornadoes reported in 3 states

ABC News’ Alex Perez reports on the severe weather wreaking havoc in the Heartland.
8 months ago
8 months ago

US is experiencing more tornado outbreaks, despite fewer tornado days overall

Although the number of days that there is a tornado in the U.S. is decreasing overall, the average annual number of tornadoes has remained roughly the same.
8 months ago
8 months ago

At least 125 tornadoes reported across the country since Monday

There have been at least 125 reported tornadoes across the country since Monday.
8 months ago
8 months ago

Severe storms on the move as 105 tornadoes reported across the country since Monday

Since Monday, there have been over 105 reported tornadoes across the country. On Thursday alone, at least five tornadoes were reported in Iowa, Missouri, Georgia, and Mississippi.
8 months ago
8 months ago

Tornadoes strike across heartland, with more severe weather on the way

Thirteen tornadoes were reported in the past 24 hours across Kansas, Tennessee and Illinois. Following an outbreak of deadly storms in the Midwest and South, the risk of tornadoes continues.
8 months ago
8 months ago

Tornadoes strike across 7 states with more severe weather on the way

As of Thursday afternoon, at least 17 tornadoes had been reported in the previous 24 hours across seven states.
8 months ago
8 months ago

New round of tornadoes slam Heartland

Deadly tornadoes left a path of destruction in the South as more than 60 million Americans brace for severe weather.
8 months ago
8 months ago

50 million Americans under severe weather threats amid multiday tornado outbreak

More than 50 million Americans, from Texas to Missouri to the Carolinas, are under severe weather and tornado threats Wednesday night.
8 months ago
8 months ago

57 million people in tornado storm zone

Tuesday saw another 20 reported tornadoes across five states.
8 months ago
8 months ago

FedEx Employees in Michigan trapped in building during tornado

Portage, Michigan, emergency crews are currently working through the damage.
8 months ago
8 months ago

Michigan Governor declares state of emergency in parts of state over tornadoes

The National Weather Service warned there was a "confirmed large and destructive tornado" over Union City at 6:11 p.m. ET Tuesday.
8 months ago
8 months ago

Twisters leave trail of destruction in Midwest

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency after at least nine tornadoes hit the area on Tuesday.
8 months ago
8 months ago

Michigan Governor declares state of emergency in parts of state over tornadoes

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency in areas of Michigan due to the tornadoes that hit the area Tuesday.
8 months ago