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and hundreds of vehicles were damaged or destroyed in the parking lots around campus. Twelve students at the university were trapped in damaged buildings but all were eventually rescued. Due to the damage, the university was closed until February 18. Past Union University, the tornado weakened slightly and maintained EF3 strength along the remainder of the path. It tracked across U.S. Route 45, heavily damaging several banks, businesses, a hospital, and several doctors offices. The tornado then moved through the northern part of Jackson, inflicting significant damage to many subdivisions and businesses. The Chapel Creek, Indian Hills, and Wyndhurst subdivisions were all struck by the tornado. Numerous homes were damaged in this area, some of which sustained loss of roofs and exterior walls. Additional damage was noted at Northside High School, at the Jackson Oaks Senior Living Complex, and in the Walnut Trace subdivision as well. Continuing northeast, the tornado caused major damage to multiple additional homes as it crossed near the intersection of Christmasville Road and Ashport Road. The Madison County Fire Station #11 was destroyed in this area as well, with the station's fire engine and pumper, along with its water and brush trucks all being damaged. Beyond this point, the tornado weakened and dissipated. Overall, 70 structures in Jackson were destroyed and more than 500 more damaged. Despite causing EF4 damage after dark in a densely populated area, the tornado did not cause any deaths in Jackson, though 51 people were injured, and the initial EF3 tornado caused three fatalities and 14 injuries. The second of the two tornadoes was the third violent tornado to hit Jackson in 10 years. Two others, both rated F4, had devastated the community on
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prevents or delays thunderstorm development even in the presence of extreme instability. However, if the cap is removed or weakened, then explosive thunderstorm development can occur. Some of the most powerful tornado-producing supercells were situated across the Memphis and Jackson areas, as well as central Arkansas (one producing a tornado that tracked 122 miles (196 km) and lasted about two hours) between 5:00 and 7:30 pm CST (2300 to 0130 UTC) while numerous other tornadoes were reported across northern Mississippi northwest of
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trailers were tossed around, a power substation was severely damaged, and several warehouse structures sustained heavy damage. This included a DSC warehouse that was destroyed, killing three people inside. Numerous windows were shattered at the Willow Lake Business Park, and utility poles and trees were snapped in the area. Multiple homes along Maple Tree Drive and Pinbranch Court were damaged, five of which sustained major damage. The Hardy Bottling Company facility was also damaged, which released 120,000 pounds (54,000 kg) of
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for 11 counties in Arkansas and five counties in Tennessee. Sixteen additional counties in Tennessee requested federal aid, and on February 12, Tennessee Governor Bredesen announced that eight counties in Tennessee became eligible. President Bush also visited Tennessee to tour the devastated areas on
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were destroyed, and several other structures suffered extensive damage. Thirteen people from an adjacent trailer park took shelter in the basement of one of the frame homes that was destroyed, and were trapped by debris for up to 30 minutes before being rescued. Past Gamaliel, the tornado struck
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thunderstorms quickly formed across Arkansas and southern Missouri. The first tornadoes touched down around 3:30 pm CST (2130 UTC). A cap is a layer of relatively warm air aloft (usually several thousand feet above the ground) which suppresses or delays the development of thunderstorms; the cap often
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and other charitable groups also quickly mobilized volunteers to assist survivors in the aftermath across the regions affected. In the three hardest hit Middle Tennessee counties alone, the Red Cross sent out over 100 volunteers to deliver meals and supplies. Emergency assistance was also offered by
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campus in Jackson, almost immediately intensifying into a violent EF4 and causing tremendous damage. Several large, brick, two-story dormitory buildings sustained major structural damage, two of which completely collapsed. In total, 80% of the dormitory buildings on campus were damaged or destroyed,
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An aerial survey later determined that the damage across the seven counties was caused by one continuous tornado, with a track estimated at 122 miles (196 km) in length. This was the longest single tornado track recorded in Arkansas since detailed record keeping began in 1950. In all, 13 people
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as the squall line raced eastward ahead of the cold front. After several additional tornadoes touched down in Alabama during the early morning hours just before dawn, the primary severe weather threat became damaging wind across the Mid-Atlantic States. No additional tornadoes were reported during
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As the surface low progressed northeast, a strong jet streak was positioned over the warm sector, with winds moving East which was perpendicular to the direction of the surface winds, which were out at the southeast. This sharp change in winds resulted in much wind shear and wind profiles favoring
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Numerous reports of damaging winds were associated with the passage of the cold front. Wind gusts from Arkansas to Indiana exceeded 50 mph (80 km/h), bringing down numerous trees and power lines, and causing widespread power outages. A 67 mph (108 km/h) wind gust was recorded
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and quickly reached EF3 intensity. This tornado was spawned by the same supercell that had affected Memphis about an hour earlier. Near the beginning of the path, a shed was obliterated and a pickup truck parked inside was thrown 40 feet (12 m) and mangled, killing a man inside the vehicle.
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in Highland were damaged or destroyed, including a strip mall, a restaurant, a church, and a car dealership. The local fire station was destroyed along with much of the equipment inside, and multiple vehicles were overturned along the highway. In the Highland area 40 homes and mobile homes were
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electricity customers in Macon and Trousdale Counties lost power, some of whom did not have their service restored for a week. Macon County schools were closed until February 19. In total, roughly 260 houses in the three Tennessee counties were destroyed, and damage amounts were estimated at $
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was told that the game may have to be stopped. Although the game continued to completion, at the game's end fans were not allowed to leave the arena until the storm had passed. National Weather Service Meteorologist Bobby Boyd theorized that cold air downbursts impinged on the development of a
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that was moved one foot. FedEx service was disrupted due to flight delays and closed roads, all because of the tornado damage in surrounding areas. The airport weather station's reporting equipment recorded a wind gust of 73 knots (84 mph; 135 km/h). In the Clarke Road area, tractor
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community. Numerous homes were damaged or destroyed in Huntersville, and two people were killed. A church in town sustained major damage, and a nearby church bus was tossed several hundred feet and flipped upside down. The tornado then exited Huntersville and headed towards the city of
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was stripped down to its frame and tires and found wrapped around the stump of a large tree that was snapped. An unanchored home in the area was swept clean from its foundation as well, leaving only the slab behind. Maintaining EF3 intensity, the tornado then struck the town of
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and a few other businesses were damaged along Winchester Road before the tornado dissipated. Numerous trees and power poles were snapped along much of the tornado's path through Southaven and Memphis, and electricity supply to about 65,000 customers was briefly cut.
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toured the Macon County destruction on February 8 and promised relief to individuals. The logging industry in Macon County was hit hard, with about a million dollars worth of trees destroyed. Debris from Lafayette was found as far north as
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office in Memphis rated the tornado as an EF2. Three people were killed and 13 others were injured. Shelby County Election Commission administrator James Johnson stated the weather did not interfere with Super Tuesday primary
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The outbreak generated 87 tornadoes over 15 hours from the afternoon of February 5 until the early morning of February 6. The storm system produced several destructive tornadoes in heavily populated areas, most notably in the
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area, another fatality occurred as a man abandoned his mobile home and sought shelter in a large metal shipping container, which was tossed hundreds of yards into a wooded area. The tornado continued on and crossed into
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metropolitan area and south-central Kentucky, where several deadly tornadoes were reported during the evening hours between 7:30 pm and 11:00 pm CST (0130 to 0500 UTC) Meanwhile, the squall line that developed from near
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tower cameras broadcast live footage of the tornado moving through the southeastern parts of Memphis, producing multiple bright blue power flashes along the way. By this point, the National Weather Service issued a
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by the tornado in this area. One car was tossed 75 yards (69 m) into a farm field. A rest area along the interstate was severely damaged before the tornado began to weaken and lifted as it approached
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The first long-lived supercell, which spawned the tornado with the longest continuous track of any single tornado to occur during this outbreak, developed around 4:50 p.m. CST (2250 UTC) southeast of
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moved eastward throughout the late evening and overnight hours causing numerous reports of damaging wind along with many spin-up tornadoes from Louisiana to Ohio and Indiana. It then moved through the
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were killed and 140 were injured. At least 200 homes and businesses were destroyed along the tornado's path. Damage from this tornado was estimated at nearly $ 120 million across the seven counties.
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department store. Damage surveyors noted very poor construction at this location, and six people in the mall were injured. Cars and semi-trailers near the mall were flipped and damaged as well. A
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during the early morning hours. Additional strong thunderstorms developed ahead of the front across the southeast during the overnight and early morning hours. A record (at the time) of five
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storms began to develop ahead of the squall line along the Alabama–Mississippi border due to the strengthening of the upper-level jet stream. A supercell that developed over
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plant was ripped apart by the tornado in the southwestern portion of the county. The area was evacuated and no one was injured at the plant. Two people were killed at a home along
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A total of 57 people were killed across four states and 18 counties, with hundreds of others injured. The outbreak, at the time, was the deadliest in the era of modern
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Shortly after the initial tornado dissipated, a new circulation rapidly developed to the east of the old one. This new circulation produced a tornado that touched down at the
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the late morning and afternoon as the cold front exited into the Atlantic Ocean, although wind damage was reported across eastern Kentucky, eastern Pennsylvania and most of
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rotating supercells capable of producing significant tornadoes. The strong jet streak also provided tons of lift, favoring supercells to form in the open warm sector.
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The same low pressure systems that caused the tornado outbreak also spawned a significant snowstorm from the Central Plains to the western Great Lakes where
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were among the affected regions in which primaries were being held. Some voting locations were forced to close early due to the approaching severe weather.
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Heavy rains in association with thunderstorms on February 4 to February 6, combined with the melting of snow, caused flooding across parts of Illinois,
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At approximately 1:00 a.m. CST (0700 UTC), the broken squall line that had affected Oklahoma and Missouri entered the state of Alabama. Individual
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and lightning, along with ice pellets, brought up to 14 inches (36 cm) of accumulated winter precipitation on February 6 and 7. Other areas from
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Valley. High temperatures across many areas reached the 70s°F (21–26 °C), and in Alabama temperatures reached the low 80s°F (27 °C) with
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The tornado maintained EF2 intensity as it quickly tracked across the Mississippi – Tennessee state line and into southeastern portions of
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into the atmosphere, although no public health impacts were reported. Continuing northeast, the tornado weakened to EF1 strength and struck the
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strong, low-level circulation as the storm moved through the Nashville area, forcing the area of rotation to remain aloft as it crossed over
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and two apartment buildings sustained minor damage as well. To the northeast of Highland, the tornado rapidly weakened and dissipated.
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Radar loop of the Nashville, Jackson and Christian County, Kentucky supercells. These supercells were responsible for 31 deaths alone.
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Just after 9:00 p.m. CST (0300 UTC), a supercell that had spawned tornadoes over northern Mississippi as well as a deadly EF4 in
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After the supercell moved through Nashville and the environment became favorable again, a tornado touched down to the southwest of
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along with the Mayor's Office of Emergency Management of Nashville organized a donation drive during the weekend of February 9 at
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developed across eastern Texas northward into Missouri and moved east towards the high risk area. Ahead of the squall line, the
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the Tennessee Department of Human Services for low income victims in the counties affected by the tornadoes. In addition, the
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doppler radar, which was fully implemented in 1997. The event was the second deadliest in February since 1950 behind the
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Several other vehicles were tossed, and significant damage to large trees was observed before the tornado crossed into
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in the middle 60s° (17–20 °C). Dewpoints in the mid 60s°F were recorded as far north as Memphis. A strong
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were issued. Between 10 and 15 inches (25 and 38 centimetres) of snow fell from eastern Iowa to southern
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a subdivision and damaged several homes at that location before moving through rural areas towards
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took longer than expected to break, but when it finally did in the late afternoon hours, numerous
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on February 4, contributing to record warmth on February 4 and 5 in the southern Plains and lower
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At 5:32 p.m. CST (2332 UTC), a supercell thunderstorm produced a multiple-vortex tornado in
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which killed 324 people. Damage from tornadoes was estimated at over $ 500 million (2008 USD).
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as "It looks like the Lord took a Brillo pad and scrubbed the ground" while surveying by
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EF3 damage to a block foundation home that was leveled in Castalian Springs, Tennessee.
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trucks were thrown 100 yards (91 m), and aircraft were moved around, including a
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Wisconsin snowfall map amounts from February 5–6 event (Courtesy of NWS Milwaukee)
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declarations were issued on February 5; four for Tennessee, and one in Alabama.
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until February 7 as the center of the system moved slowly out of the area.
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The SPC's convective outlook on February 5, 2008, at 1939 UTC (1:39 pm CST)
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Environment Canada (Southern Ontario/Ottawa-Gatineau) (February 7, 2008).
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On February 6, a slight risk of severe weather was issued for much of the
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radar scan of the supercell that produced the Southaven/Memphis tornado.
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destroyed, eight sustained major damage, and 19 sustained minor damage.
4998: 4651: 4023:. News8austin.com (Austin, Texas). Associated Press. February 6, 2008. 1834: 1811: 433: 425: 241: 4896:"TN Department Of Human Services Offers Assistance To Tornado Victims" 4817:. WMC-TV (Memphis). Associated Press. February 8, 2008. Archived from 3814:. WMC-TV (Memphis). Associated Press. February 6, 2008. Archived from 3192:. WMC-TV (Memphis). Associated Press. February 6, 2008. Archived from 3081:. WMC-TV (Memphis). Associated Press. February 5, 2008. Archived from 1637:, at 3:02 a.m. CST (0902 UTC). The tornado touched down south of 1145: 4021:"At least 54 dead in destructive onslaught of tornadoes in the South" 1823: 961: 546: 291:
which killed 76 people. This record would not be surpassed until the
268: 221: 4268:"Hourly Data Report for February 04, 2008 (Toronto Pearson Airport)" 1096:, another powerful tornado touched down near the rural community of 350:
trailing the low-pressure area approached the region from the west.
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Black, Lisa; Fergus, Mary Ann; Wang, Andrew L. (February 6, 2008).
4218: 3313:"The January 17–22, 1999 Tornado Outbreak --- Preliminary Synopsis" 298:
The weather system which produced the tornadoes caused significant
4374:"Significant to near Major Flood for Western and Southern Indiana" 4296:. Tribstar.com. Associated Press. February 7, 2008. Archived from 2638:"Winter storm and freezing rain warnings in effect for some areas" 1888:
touring tornado-ravaged Middle Tennessee areas on February 8, 2008
1879: 1765: 1470: 1438:, and five other people were injured in the county. Crossing into 1398: 1126:. Several cars and at least 13 tractor trailers were blown off of 986: 965: 561:
Tracks of all the tornadoes which touched down during the outbreak
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NWS Memphis (February 5, 2008). "Severe Weather Statement". NOAA.
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Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (February 9, 2008).
2227:"HPC Synoptic Scale Analysis Loop – 080205/1200Z – 080206/0900Z" 1703: 1475:
Widespread destruction from the tornado in Lafayette, Tennessee.
948: 802: 542: 453: 424:. A moderate risk of severe weather was issued for northwestern 303: 5732: 5063: 4294:"NEW: 3 bodies found in flooded quarry as swollen rivers crest" 1841:, and numerous flight cancellations also occurred at Toronto's 1830:, received from 4 to 20 inches (10 to 51 centimetres) of snow. 3165:"Official: Could take 3 weeks to get power to area of Memphis" 3079:"Tornado touchdown, storm damage reported across Memphis area" 1262:
Castalian Springs–Lafayette, Tennessee/Tompkinsville, Kentucky
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Castalian Springs–Lafayette, Tennessee/Tompkinsville, Kentucky
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Paine, Anne; Colby Sledge; Rachel Stults (February 8, 2008).
4535:"GTA Digs Out From Biggest One Day Feb. Snowfall In 30 Years" 4454:"Major Winter Storm Hits Central and Southern Lower Michigan" 3972:"National Weather Service Monroe County Storm Survey Details" 3480:"Predators deal with Hurricanes, then tornadoes in Nashville" 2943:. Arkansas Department of Emergency Management. Archived from 2539: 2537: 2262:"Super Tuesday Tornado Outbreak February 5th & 6th, 2008" 1868:
declared a state of emergency for the area and activated the
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A home that was swept off its foundation at EF4 intensity in
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report regarding storm damage to Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
4815:"President Bush declares Tenn. counties major disaster area" 1673:(the fifth for the outbreak) for Morgan County and southern 1105:. Weakening to EF2 strength, the tornado struck the town of 567:
List of tornadoes in the 2008 Super Tuesday tornado outbreak
4921:. Nashville Predator/National Hockey League. Archived from 4510:. vaughanweather.com via Environment Canada. Archived from 2229:. Storm Prediction Center. February 5, 2008. Archived from 1483:
as an EF3, where two frame homes and two mobile homes near
814:, resulting in severe damage. At least 40 businesses along 4404:"February 5–6, 2008 Major Winter Storm Southern Wisconsin" 3812:"Emergency officials say 24 killed by storms in Tennessee" 2874:"NWS Little Rock, AR - Severe Weather on February 5, 2008" 2859:"NWS Little Rock, AR - Damage Pictures (February 5, 2008)" 2553: 2551: 4786: 4784: 4192:"Family of 3 killed when twister shreds home in Lawrence" 2803:"Tornado that hit Mountain View peeled roof off hospital" 4761:
Federal Emergency Management Agency (February 7, 2008).
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announced that for their game on February 7 against the
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also issued freezing rain and winter storm warnings for
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Cheshier, Tajuana; Anthony, Ashley (February 7, 2008).
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EF4 damage to a large brick home near Moulton, Alabama.
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to select the presidential candidates for the upcoming
4102:"EF-2 Newtonville - Oakman Tornado - February 6, 2008" 3104:
CTV News via The Associated Press (February 5, 2008).
2689:"Atkins Community Works Together In Tornado Aftermath" 2170:"Super Tuesday Tornado Outbreak of February 5–6, 2008" 2117:"Super Tuesday Tornado Outbreak of February 5–6, 2008" 1947:
List of North American tornadoes and tornado outbreaks
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freight terminal's fire station suffered roof damage,
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The tornado intensified to EF4 strength as it entered
3839:"Macon: Gas fire erupts; at least 10 deaths reported" 3454:"Super Tuesday Tornado Outbreak - February 5–6, 2008" 1814:, two waves of moderate to heavy snow accompanied by 1790:, up to 14 inches (36 cm) of snow fell north of 1479:
The tornado continued across the state boundary into
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Deadly tornado outbreak in the southern United States
4765:. US Department of Homeland Security. Archived from 3106:"Tornadoes rip through U.S. South, at least 15 dead" 2061:"Severe weather, tornadoes kill dozens across South" 216:, while 24 states in the United States were holding 4481:"GTA hit by second snowstorm in less than 24 hours" 4397: 4395: 3046: 3044: 3042: 2831:Carbin, Greg; Thompson, Daphne (February 7, 2008). 2657: 2655: 2513: 2511: 2509: 2507: 2505: 2503: 2501: 1603: 1598: 1590: 1575: 1567: 1559: 1543: 1536: 1531:
Low-end EF4 damage to a home near Moulton, Alabama.
1426:and passed through rural areas to the northwest of 1345: 1340: 1332: 1317: 1309: 1301: 1285: 1278: 1230: 1225: 1217: 1202: 1194: 1186: 1170: 1163: 1082: 1077: 1069: 1054: 1046: 1038: 1022: 1015: 922: 917: 909: 894: 886: 878: 862: 855: 726: 721: 713: 698: 690: 682: 666: 659: 275:, which killed 123, the deadliest outbreak in both 166: 154: 146: 124: 110: 96: 76: 68: 4558: 4556: 4075:"EF-1 Beaverton - Guin Tornado - February 6, 2008" 2744:"Tornado to Blame for Two Deaths in Conway County" 4793:"Tennessee rallies to help storm-tossed counties" 4677:Associated Press/NBC Detroit (February 7, 2008). 4347:"Flooding Extensive In The Northern Miami Valley" 3190:"At least 8 people dead after tornadoes hit Tenn" 3019:WREG-TV (Memphis, Tennessee) (February 5, 2008). 2691:. Little Rock, Arkansas: KTHV. February 7, 2008. 2299: 2297: 1833:Over 1,000 flight cancellations were reported at 4763:"President Declares Major Disaster For Arkansas" 4320:"Rivers begin to recede, still causing problems" 4131: 4129: 4127: 4125: 4123: 3860:Sledge, Colby; Howard, Kate (February 7, 2008). 1011:Fayette County–Haywood County–Jackson, Tennessee 5051:, with HTML drilldowns to Google satellite maps 2665:. CNN.com. Associated Press. February 7, 2008. 2636:CTV (Southwestern Ontario) (February 6, 2008). 2587:"Feb 6, 2008 0600 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook" 2385:"Feb 5, 2008 1630 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook" 2378: 2376: 2332:"Feb 5, 2008 1300 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook" 1669:area, leading the NWS in Huntsville to issue a 745:. The tornado touched down to the southwest of 639:Atkins–Clinton–Mountain View–Highland, Arkansas 634:Atkins–Clinton–Mountain View–Highland, Arkansas 366:instability, was well over 1000 J/kg, and 4642: 4640: 4427:"Snowfall Reports from February 5th & 6th" 2966:National Climatic Data Center (May 16, 2008). 2934: 2932: 2899:. KAIT 8 (Jonesboro, Arkansas). Archived from 2826: 2824: 2663:"800 vehicles trapped on Wisconsin interstate" 2631: 2629: 2221: 2219: 2175:. The National Weather Service. Archived from 212:on February 5 and 6, 2008. The event began on 5744: 5075: 4648:"Chicago Recovering From Latest Bout Of Snow" 4617:Jones, Meg; Garza, Jesse (February 6, 2008). 4425:NWS Quad Cities, Iowa/IL (February 7, 2008). 3482:. NHL.com. Associated Press. February 6, 2008 2606: 2604: 2122:. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration 2027:"Voters turn out in droves for Super Tuesday" 150:57 fatalities (+4 non-tornadic), 425 injuries 8: 4871:. United Press International. Archived from 4621:. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Archived from 4402:NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan (February 11, 2008). 3184: 3182: 2518:Storm Prediction Center (February 5, 2008). 2433:Storm Prediction Center (February 6, 2008). 2406:Storm Prediction Center (February 5, 2008). 2355:"Some high-risk days of the 1980s and 1990s" 1519: 1261: 1138: 1010: 835: 638: 51:Map of reported tornadoes (tornadoes in red) 39: 5975:2008 natural disasters in the United States 3955:: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( 3885:"Macon County schools closed until Feb. 19" 3727:: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( 3686:: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( 3391:: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( 2921:: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( 2614:. Storm Prediction Center. February 6, 2008 2334:. Storm Prediction Center. February 5, 2008 770:at EF3 intensity, passing near the town of 105:(Record for a tornado outbreak in February) 5751: 5737: 5729: 5082: 5068: 5060: 4840:Tennessee Government (February 12, 2008). 4349:. WHIO-TV 7 (Dayton, Ohio). Archived from 4244:. National Weather Service. Archived from 4242:"Severe Weather on February 5, 2008 (Pg2)" 4140:. National Weather Service. Archived from 4104:. National Weather Service. Archived from 4077:. National Weather Service. Archived from 4050:. National Weather Service. Archived from 4048:""Super Tuesday" Outbreak Weather Summary" 3532:. National Weather Service. Archived from 3456:. National Weather Service. Archived from 3408:"Union's damage estimates may reach $ 40M" 3288:. National Weather Service. Archived from 2895:Region 8 Storm Center (February 8, 2008). 2562:. National Weather Service. Archived from 2308:. National Weather Service. Archived from 2306:"Severe Weather on February 5, 2008 (Pg1)" 2264:. National Weather Service. Archived from 2003:. National Weather Service. Archived from 1979: 1977: 1964:, which also occurred during Super Tuesday 1525: 1518: 1267: 1260: 1144: 1137: 1009: 841: 834: 644: 637: 432:, the rest of southern Illinois, southern 289:1985 United States–Canada tornado outbreak 45: 38: 6005:February 2008 events in the United States 5014:WMC-TV (Memphis, TN) storm damage gallery 3703:"Tornado Victims Rebuild In Macon County" 3133:"Tornado Emergency Summary Feb 5–6, 2008" 2255: 2253: 2251: 2054: 2052: 2050: 2048: 1806:received close to 1 inch (25 mm) of 1150:EF4 damage to dormitory buildings at the 836:Southaven, Mississippi/Memphis, Tennessee 831:Southaven, Mississippi/Memphis, Tennessee 4917:Nashville Predators (February 6, 2008). 4869:"Bush to visit tornado-struck Tennessee" 4619:"Snowstorm living up to advance billing" 3286:"February 5, 2008 - Storm Damage Survey" 2994:"At least two tornadoes hit Mississippi" 2897:"Tornadic Damage Rating Upgraded to EF4" 2520:"SPC Storm Reports for February 5, 2008" 1857:, about 1,000 vehicles were stranded on 1349:22 fatalities (+1 indirect), 63 injuries 570: 273:Tornado outbreak of February 21–22, 1971 3908:"Tornadoes destroyed hundreds of homes" 3705:. Newschannel5.com 2008. Archived from 3557:"Historic Inn Suffers Damage In Storms" 1973: 1547:February 6, 2008, 03:02 a.m. 1289:February 5, 2008, 10:02 p.m. 189:Time from first tornado to last tornado 4894:WPTY-TV (Memphis) (February 9, 2008). 4844:. Tennesseeanytime.org. Archived from 4565:"Fickle storm delivers a slushy punch" 4533:City News Toronto (February 7, 2008). 4372:NWS Indianapolis (February 10, 2008). 3999:"Tennessee Tornado Death Toll Revised" 3948: 3720: 3679: 3384: 3112:from the original on February 12, 2009 2914: 2695:from the original on February 10, 2008 1851:General Mitchell International Airport 1734:and parts of northern Indiana between 1174:February 5, 2008, 6:59 p.m. 1026:February 5, 2008, 6:21 p.m. 866:February 5, 2008, 5:32 p.m. 670:February 5, 2008, 4:49 p.m. 483:Early on the morning of February 5, a 362:values, a measurement of the level of 4944:WTVF (Nashville) (February 9, 2008). 4452:NWS Grand Rapids (February 7, 2008). 3767:"Power restored in Macon County seat" 3559:. WSMV-TV (Nashville). Archived from 3501:WTVF (Nashville) (February 5, 2008). 3021:"Tornadoes in the Mid-South 2-5-2008" 2480:"Weather glossary for storm spotters" 1984:Billion Dollar U.S. Weather Disasters 1681:, though no tornadoes were reported. 7: 5478:January 2012 (Center Point–Clay, AL) 4681:. ClickonDetroit.com. Archived from 4596:"Winter storm moves east out of GTA" 4270:. Environment Canada. Archived from 4240:NWS Little Rock (February 9, 2008). 3931:"Tornado Damage Estimates Coming In" 3929:News Channel 5 (February 11, 2008). 3662:"Natural Gas Plant Erupts In Flames" 3340:"Madison County Tornado May 4, 2003" 2872:NWS Little Rock (February 7, 2008). 2801:Yeager, Melissa (February 8, 2008). 2304:NWS Little Rock (February 6, 2008). 1379:, which was nationally televised on 1336:136–165 mph (219–266 km/h) 797:and impacted the rural community of 717:166–200 mph (267–322 km/h) 5055:Storm Chaser Tony Laubach's Account 4730:Hughes, Graham (February 7, 2008). 4679:"Metro Detroit Digs Out, Cleans Up" 4658:from the original on April 12, 2008 4460:from the original on April 11, 2008 4433:from the original on April 11, 2008 4380:from the original on April 11, 2008 4194:. Decatur Daily.com. Archived from 4190:Thomas, Ronnie (February 7, 2008). 4167:. Decatur Daily.com. Archived from 4046:NWS Huntsville (February 6, 2008). 4027:from the original on April 11, 2008 3978:from the original on March 24, 2008 3906:The Tennessean (February 7, 2008). 3883:The Tennessean (February 7, 2008). 3837:The Tennessean (February 6, 2008). 3790:"Trousdale to get power at 10 p.m." 3788:The Tennessean (February 8, 2008). 3765:The Tennessean (February 7, 2008). 3660:News Channel 5 (February 6, 2008). 3555:Marshall, Anne (February 6, 2008). 3367:"Storms Devastate Union University" 3365:News Channel 5 (February 6, 2008). 3237:from the original on April 30, 2008 3059:from the original on April 20, 2008 3051:Callahan, Jody (February 5, 2008). 2839:from the original on April 13, 2008 2669:from the original on April 15, 2008 2086:Amitai, Eyal; Greenbelt; X. Llort. 2067:from the original on April 16, 2008 2033:from the original on April 14, 2008 1962:Tornado outbreak of March 2–3, 2020 1643:William B. Bankhead National Forest 1509:Evansville tornado of November 2005 781:and tore through the south edge of 198:2008 Super Tuesday tornado outbreak 40:2008 Super Tuesday Tornado Outbreak 4948:. NewsChannel5.com. Archived from 4345:Grimes, Becky (February 6, 2008). 4219:"New Huntsville Storm Survey Info" 4163:Decatur Daily (February 7, 2008). 3997:Bard, Travis (February 14, 2008). 3933:. Newschannel5.com. Archived from 3664:. Newschannel5.com. Archived from 3607:"Trousdale County feels forgotten" 3505:. NewsChannel5.com. Archived from 3503:"Hockey Fans Take Refuge In Arena" 3369:. Newschannel5.com. Archived from 3229:Brown, George (February 5, 2008). 2941:"State Situation, Tornado Summary" 1896:declaration was made by President 260:, and the northeastern end of the 25: 5009:NWS Little Rock, AR storm summary 4217:Spann, James (February 6, 2008). 2742:Hart, Sydney (February 5, 2008). 1006:Jackson, Tennessee tornado family 4994:NWS Shreveport, LA storm summary 4989:NWS Louisville, KY storm summary 4984:NWS Birmingham, AL storm summary 4979:NWS Huntsville, AL storm summary 4867:UPI writers (February 6, 2008). 4138:"Lawrence/Morgan County Tornado" 3701:Newschannel 5 (March 20, 2008). 3605:Sisk, Chas (February 10, 2008). 3584:"Tornado death count up 1 to 32" 3582:AP writers (February 18, 2008). 3053:"Storms slice through Mid-South" 2414:from the original on May 7, 2008 2001:"Super Tuesday Tornado Outbreak" 1633:in Alabama spawned a tornado in 182:Most severe tornado damage; see 4999:NWS Nashville, TN storm summary 4221:. WBMA-LP (Birmingham, Alabama) 2092:American Meteorological Society 1999:NWS Mobile (February 6, 2008). 111: 32:2020 Nashville tornado outbreak 3744:"Debris found in Adair County" 2612:"Storm reports for 02/06/2008" 2288:"WPC Surface Analysis Archive" 1422:The tornado then tracked into 1359:, moved to the northeast over 381:On February 5 at 6:39 am 18:Super Tuesday tornado outbreak 1: 5970:History of Memphis, Tennessee 5004:NWS Memphis, TN storm summary 4974:NWS Paducah, KY storm summary 4654:(Chicago). February 7, 2008. 4650:. NBC5.com. Associated Press/ 4594:CBC News (February 7, 2008). 4537:. CityNews.ca. Archived from 4479:CTV News (February 6, 2008). 2211:National Climatic Data Center 2115:Hayes, John L. (March 2009). 2029:. CNN.com. February 6, 2008. 1987:National Climatic Data Center 1843:Pearson International Airport 958:Memphis International Airport 397:of severe storms for most of 5446:Hackleburg–Phil Campbell, AL 5437:Mid-April 2011 (April 19-24) 5432:Mid-April 2011 (April 14-16) 4456:. National Weather Service. 4376:. National Weather Service. 3974:. National Weather Service. 3862:"Macon death toll now at 14" 2835:. National Weather Service. 2410:. National Weather Service. 2168:John L. Hayes (March 2009). 2145:. TVNZ.co.nz. Archived from 1989:. Accessed January 28, 2009. 1839:O'Hare International Airport 1802:, where some areas north of 1696:Little Rock National Airport 1594:170 mph (270 km/h) 1221:170 mph (270 km/h) 1073:165 mph (266 km/h) 913:125 mph (201 km/h) 789:, slamming into the town of 5024:My Way storm damage gallery 4946:"Titans Help Storm Victims" 3629:"TORNADO EMERGENCY SUMMARY" 3138:. TNEMA.com. Archived from 2206:September 15, 1999, at the 936:. The tornado first struck 730:13 fatalities, 139 injuries 478:severe thunderstorm watches 334:formed across the southern 262:Nashville metropolitan area 6026: 5152:Early-April 1936 (April 5) 5147:Early-April 1936 (April 1) 4406:. National Weather Service 3746:. National Weather Service 3131:TNEMA (February 8, 2008). 3023:. wreg.com. Archived from 2560:"Severe Weather Statement" 2522:. National Weather Service 2458:"Mesoscale Discussion 161" 2437:. National Weather Service 2383:Hales (February 5, 2008). 2143:"Tornado toll rises to 57" 1826:, as well as southwestern 1511:, which killed 24 people. 1383:, was being played at the 564: 358:across the outbreak area. 29: 5844: 5766: 5760:Tornado outbreaks of 2008 5462:Tuscaloosa–Birmingham, AL 5097: 5091:Tornado events in Alabama 4165:"4th tornado victim dies" 4136:NWS Huntsville, Alabama. 3055:. Commercial Appeal.com. 2805:. KY3.com. Archived from 2589:. Storm Prediction Center 2585:Mead (February 6, 2008). 2460:. Storm Prediction Center 2456:Racy (February 5, 2008). 2387:. Storm Prediction Center 2260:NWS Birmingham, Alabama. 2141:TVNZ (February 8, 2008). 1661:. The tornado moved into 1607:4 fatalities, 23 injuries 1580: 1524: 1322: 1266: 1207: 1143: 1086:3 fatalities, 14 injuries 1059: 926:3 fatalities, 13 injuries 899: 840: 703: 643: 600: 597: 594: 591: 588: 585: 582: 579: 254:Memphis metropolitan area 180: 158:$ 1.2 billion (2008 142: 138: 134: 92: 88: 84: 64: 60: 56: 44: 5965:Sumner County, Tennessee 5950:Lawrence County, Alabama 5935:Tornadoes in Mississippi 5127:Palm Sunday (March) 1920 4705:"Fatal Interstate Crash" 2213:. Accessed May 13, 2008. 2059:CNN (February 6, 2008). 1957:Winter storms of 2007–08 1927:National Football League 1870:Wisconsin National Guard 1690:during the passage of a 1635:Lawrence County, Alabama 1520:Moulton–Decatur, Alabama 1515:Moulton–Decatur, Alabama 1413:Sumner County, Tennessee 1396:and downtown Nashville. 1357:Hardin County, Tennessee 1092:Northeast of Memphis in 999:National Weather Service 572:Confirmed tornadoes by 448:, parts of southeastern 30:For the 2020 event, see 5960:Macon County, Tennessee 5945:Jackson County, Alabama 5019:NOAA Service Assessment 2968:"Storm Events Database" 1619:Starkville, Mississippi 1481:Monroe County, Kentucky 391:Storm Prediction Center 368:Storm Relative Helicity 318:Meteorological synopsis 175:Lower Ohio River Valley 5940:Tornadoes in Tennessee 5347:Hurricane Katrina 2005 5049:Map of storm locations 5039:Stories from the storm 4898:. Myeyewitnessnews.com 4001:. Myeyewitnessnews.com 3342:. NOAA. Archived from 3315:. NOAA. Archived from 2970:. NOAA. Archived from 1889: 1771: 1538:Meteorological history 1476: 1404: 1369:National Hockey League 1280:Meteorological history 1165:Meteorological history 1017:Meteorological history 934:Southaven, Mississippi 857:Meteorological history 661:Meteorological history 574:Enhanced Fujita rating 562: 436:, most of the rest of 378: 327: 206:Southern United States 171:Southern United States 5930:Tornadoes in Kentucky 5925:Tornadoes in Arkansas 5864:August 31–September 4 4483:. CTV. Archived from 3233:. WREG-TV (Memphis). 2201:Storm Events database 1883: 1776:winter storm warnings 1769: 1679:Huntsville Metro area 1584:Enhanced Fujita scale 1474: 1402: 1326:Enhanced Fujita scale 1211:Enhanced Fujita scale 1063:Enhanced Fujita scale 938:Southaven High School 903:Enhanced Fujita scale 743:Yell County, Arkansas 707:Enhanced Fujita scale 560: 526:eastern United States 376: 325: 226:presidential election 184:Enhanced Fujita scale 5920:Tornadoes in Alabama 5493:Hurricane Isaac 2012 5247:Hurricane Hilda 1964 5237:Hurricane Carla 1961 4952:on February 11, 2008 4875:on February 14, 2008 4795:. The Tennessean.com 4769:on February 10, 2008 4541:on December 22, 2008 4274:on February 14, 2009 4171:on February 19, 2008 3937:on February 13, 2008 3910:. The Tennessean.com 3864:. The Tennessean.com 3841:. The Tennessean.com 3609:. The Tennessean.com 3536:on February 17, 2008 3460:on November 18, 2008 3373:on February 13, 2008 3346:on December 14, 2004 3145:on February 16, 2008 2947:on February 10, 2008 2754:on February 10, 2008 2566:on February 11, 2009 2268:on February 10, 2008 1700:Terre Haute, Indiana 821:Highland High School 332:low pressure systems 130:15 hours, 20 minutes 5995:2008 in Mississippi 5548:Early-February 2017 5528:Early-February 2016 5442:Super Outbreak 2011 5267:Super Outbreak 1974 4487:on February 7, 2008 4300:on February 4, 2013 3319:on November 2, 2008 2748:Arkansasmatters.com 2361:on February 8, 2007 1923:Tampa Bay Lightning 1919:Nashville Predators 1685:Non-tornadic events 1665:and threatened the 1621:, and tracked over 1521: 1464:78 million in 1377:Carolina Hurricanes 1373:Nashville Predators 1263: 1140: 1012: 964:lost its roof, the 837: 640: 576: 553:Confirmed tornadoes 498:Tupelo, Mississippi 472:(two of which were 330:A series of strong 293:2011 Super Outbreak 285:1974 Super Outbreak 204:which affected the 41: 6010:2008 Super Tuesday 5955:Jackson, Tennessee 5858:Tropical Storm Fay 5658:Late-November 2022 5628:Hurricane Ida 2021 5533:Late-February 2016 5397:Super Tuesday 2008 5377:Late-November 2006 5357:Late-November 2005 5177:Late-February 1952 5045:, Union University 4736:The Ottawa Citizen 4198:on August 28, 2008 2435:"Tornado Watch 48" 2408:"Tornado Watch 34" 1906:American Red Cross 1890: 1863:Wisconsin Governor 1855:Madison, Wisconsin 1796:Environment Canada 1772: 1726:, areas along the 1591:Highest winds 1477: 1405: 1333:Highest winds 1218:Highest winds 1139:Jackson, Tennessee 1070:Highest winds 983:Hickory Ridge Mall 910:Highest winds 714:Highest winds 694:2 hours, 7 minutes 571: 563: 379: 328: 300:straight-line wind 258:Jackson, Tennessee 80:February 5–6, 2008 6000:2008 in Tennessee 5915:Tornadoes of 2008 5897: 5896: 5726: 5725: 5663:Mid-December 2022 5372:Mid-November 2006 5352:Mid-November 2005 5332:Veterans Day 2002 5172:Mid-February 1952 4925:on April 11, 2008 4821:on April 11, 2008 4742:on April 11, 2008 4685:on April 13, 2008 4575:on April 15, 2008 4514:on April 11, 2008 4326:on April 11, 2008 4248:on April 30, 2008 4144:on March 28, 2008 4108:on March 16, 2008 4081:on March 28, 2008 3818:on April 11, 2008 3668:on April 17, 2008 3563:on April 12, 2008 3509:on April 11, 2008 3410:. The Jackson Sun 3292:on April 16, 2008 3231:"REAL TIME STORM" 3196:on April 11, 2008 3085:on April 11, 2008 3027:on April 22, 2008 3000:on April 10, 2008 2903:on April 15, 2008 2876:. NWS Little Rock 2809:on April 11, 2008 2353:Wehrle, Andre R. 2182:on April 11, 2015 2149:on April 11, 2008 2007:on March 28, 2008 1952:Tornadoes of 2008 1861:due to the snow. 1784:Northern Illinois 1758:and Terre Haute. 1671:tornado emergency 1611: 1610: 1494:Cumberland County 1409:Castalian Springs 1371:game between the 1353: 1352: 1238: 1237: 1090: 1089: 979:anhydrous ammonia 954:Tornado Emergency 930: 929: 734: 733: 652:Clinton, Arkansas 631: 630: 534:Florida Panhandle 519:tornado emergency 464:and northeastern 340:Mississippi River 218:primary elections 194: 193: 16:(Redirected from 6017: 5990:2008 in Kentucky 5985:2008 in Arkansas 5868:Hurricane Gustav 5753: 5746: 5739: 5730: 5683:March–April 2023 5673:Early-March 2023 5668:Mid-January 2023 5648:Early-April 2022 5563:Early-March 2019 5483:Early-March 2012 5427:Early-April 2011 5297:Palm Sunday 1994 5262:Early-April 1974 5084: 5077: 5070: 5061: 4962: 4961: 4959: 4957: 4941: 4935: 4934: 4932: 4930: 4914: 4908: 4907: 4905: 4903: 4891: 4885: 4884: 4882: 4880: 4864: 4858: 4857: 4855: 4853: 4837: 4831: 4830: 4828: 4826: 4811: 4805: 4804: 4802: 4800: 4788: 4779: 4778: 4776: 4774: 4758: 4752: 4751: 4749: 4747: 4738:. 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1985 United States–Canada tornado outbreak
2011 Super Outbreak

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