Tornado outbreak of March 28–31, 2007

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Tornado outbreak of March 28–31, 2007
(Late-March 2007 tornado outbreak)
Texas tornado 2007 03 28.jpg
A tornado near Turkey, Texas on March 28, 2007
TypeTornado outbreak
DurationMarch 28–31, 2007
Highest winds
  • 90 mph (140 km/h) (non-tornadic)
Tornadoes
confirmed		80 confirmed
Max. rating1EF3 tornado
Duration of
tornado outbreak2		3 days, 4 hours
Largest hailSoftball size
Fatalities5 fatalities, 26 injuries
Damage$15.1 million[1]
Areas affectedGreat Plains, Central United States
1Most severe tornado damage; see Enhanced Fujita scale
2Time from first tornado to last tornado

The tornado outbreak of March 28–31, 2007, also known as the Late-March 2007 tornado outbreak, was a tornado outbreak that took place across the central United States. It developed in the High Plains from South Dakota to central Texas on March 28, 2007, which produced most of the tornadoes. Several more tornadoes were reported the next three days before the system weakened on March 31. It affected western Nebraska, western Kansas, extreme eastern Colorado, and much of Oklahoma, and Texas. It was the second major outbreak of 2007, four weeks after an outbreak farther east. The outbreak produced 80 confirmed tornadoes, with five deaths and extensive damage being reported. In addition to the tornadoes, widespread hail as large as softballs and destructive straight-line winds as strong as 90 mph (140 km/h) were reported.

The activity level was very uncertain for March 29, as it was conditional on the dry line refiring. Despite the squall line remaining intact, several more tornadoes developed. Several more tornadoes developed on March 30 and 31 before the system weakened.

Meteorological synopsis

A powerful mid and upper level system brought terrifically strong wind fields aloft over the southern and central portions of the Great Plains region on March 28. This system was located over the Great Basin and tracked eastward into the central Rocky Mountains during this time frame. Ahead of the system, a dry line developed from a low-pressure area over extreme northeastern Colorado and the Nebraska Panhandle southwards into western Texas. Increasing south to southeasterly winds close and above the surface caused a progressively humid air mass to spread across the western portion of the Great Plains during the afternoon. Unseasonably warm surface temperatures and increased lift ahead of the approaching system supported rapid thunderstorm formations. This altogether allowed for the potential for large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes.[2]

That afternoon — when the first signs of severe weather developed, tornado watches were issued from South Dakota south to Texas. The advancing dry line and the cold front moving eastward combined to produce explosive supercell development late in the afternoon. Early that evening, supercells containing severe thunderstorms and tornadoes was developed along a nearly continuous line from near Lubbock, Texas to Rapid City, South Dakota. Before the supercells reformed into a squall line late that evening, at least 63 tornadoes were reported, many of which were very large and potentially destructive.[3] Fortunately, the area is sparsely populated, preventing widespread death and destruction. Still, five people were killed.[4]

On March 29, the squall line that moved eastward prevented a major outbreak during the daytime hours. Only a slight risk of severe storms was issued that day. Nonetheless, several tornadoes were reported, with two striking the Oklahoma City metropolitan area with almost no advance warnings issued before they struck. Significant damage was reported there with at least two people hospitalized when their RV was hit and four others injured during a tornado ten minutes later.

Another moderate risk was issued for March 30, this time in south-central Texas into the Mexican state of Coahuila. This was later extended into northern Texas and south-central Oklahoma. At around 2254 UTC, one of the two tornado watches in effect in Texas during the day was lifted, although a watch remained in the state's central and northeastern portions. Later the day, the Oklahoma tornado watch was then extended into eastern Kansas.

A moderate risk was issued for central Texas on March 31 with the storm line continuing through the state, along with Oklahoma and Kansas in a north-eastern direction. This outlook was later changed to a slight risk as the system continued on with a tornado watch in effect in south-eastern Texas. In addition to that, a thunderstorm watch was even in effect for Louisiana. The tornado watch was discontinued around 1504 UTC, although tornado warnings were issued in southeastern Arkansas. Later that day, the system reached the north-central United States. As a result, warnings were issued in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa. As the system continued moving in its north-eastern direction early thatevening, a watch was extended into the north-western portion of Indiana. The system weakened that evening and no tornadoes occurred afterwards; however, NWS officials later confirmed a microburst in the Illinois cities of Carol Stream and Glendale Heights in DuPage County just west of Chicago just before 10:00 PM CDT. Extensive roof and window damage was reported to buildings, including an apartment complex and a church. The damage path was about 0.5 miles (0.80 km) long and 250 yards (230 m) wide.[5]

Confirmed tornadoes

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
0 45 21 10 5 0 0 81

March 28 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, March 28, 2007[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF0 N of Atlanta Logan IL 40°17′N 89°14′W / 40.28°N 89.23°W / 40.28; -89.23 20:05 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 10 yd (9.1 m) A brief tornado remained in an open field with no damage reported.[6]
EF0 SW of McLean McLean IL 40°18′N 89°12′W / 40.3°N 89.2°W / 40.3; -89.2 20:19 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 10 yd (9.1 m) A brief tornado remained in an open field with no damage reported.[7]
EF0 ESE of Kress to SW of Silverton Swisher, Briscoe TX 34°17′N 101°30′W / 34.28°N 101.5°W / 34.28; -101.5 22:20–22:25 2.5 mi (4.0 km) 75 yd (69 m) A tornado remained over open fields with no damage reported.[8]
EF0 SW of Silverton Briscoe TX 34°22′N 101°25′W / 34.37°N 101.42°W / 34.37; -101.42 22:28–22:33 2 mi (3.2 km) 75 yd (69 m) A tornado remained in an open field with no damage reported.[9]
EF1 Silverton Briscoe TX 34°27′N 101°22′W / 34.45°N 101.36°W / 34.45; -101.36 22:43–23:00 6.75 mi (10.86 km) 100 yd (91 m) Seven utility poles were damaged along with lightweight buildings as the tornado impacted the outskirts of Silverton.[10]
EF0 NE of Silverton (1st tornado) Briscoe TX 34°32′N 101°13′W / 34.54°N 101.22°W / 34.54; -101.22 23:03–23:14 4.75 mi (7.64 km) 220 yd (200 m) A large cone tornado remained over open country with no damage.[11]
EF0 N of South Plains Floyd TX 34°15′N 101°19′W / 34.25°N 101.32°W / 34.25; -101.32 23:03–23:04 0.5 mi (0.80 km) 50 yd (46 m) A tornado caused light roof damage to an abandoned farm house, but otherwise remained over open farm land.[12]
EF0 NE of Silverton (2nd tornado) Briscoe TX 34°40′N 101°12′W / 34.67°N 101.2°W / 34.67; -101.2 23:10–23:16 1.75 mi (2.82 km) 100 yd (91 m) A rope tornado occurred simultaneously with the previous tornado. Remained over open country with no damage.[13]
EF2 N of Quitaque to NW of Brice Briscoe, Hall, Donley TX 34°30′N 101°30′W / 34.5°N 101.5°W / 34.5; -101.5 23:35–00:09 17.5 mi (28.2 km) 300 yd (270 m) A large multiple-vortex tornado destroyed a mobile home and tore the roof off a house. A barn and two windmills were destroyed as well.[14]
EF0 SW of Clarendon Donley TX 34°47′50″N 101°03′43″W / 34.7971°N 101.062°W / 34.7971; -101.062 23:40–23:50 1 mi (1.6 km) 100 yd (91 m) A brief tornado remained in an open field with no damage reported.[15]
EF0 SSE of Sharon Springs Wallace KS 38°51′12″N 101°42′57″W / 38.8533°N 101.7158°W / 38.8533; -101.7158 23:49−23:50 0.5 mi (0.80 km) 10 yd (9.1 m) A brief tornado remained in an open field with no damage reported.[16]
EF0 Eastern Sharon Springs Wallace KS 38°53′N 101°44′W / 38.88°N 101.73°W / 38.88; -101.73 23:52–00:07 6 mi (9.7 km) 75 yd (69 m) Minor damage occurred on the east side of Sharon Springs before the tornado moved over open country.[17]
EF1 W of Clarendon Donley TX 34°46′11″N 100°58′51″W / 34.7697°N 100.9809°W / 34.7697; -100.9809 23:55–00:11 7.27 mi (11.70 km) 150 yd (140 m) One house was damaged on the south side of US 287.[18]
EF2 ESE of Beaver Beaver OK 36°43′41″N 100°24′18″W / 36.728°N 100.4051°W / 36.728; -100.4051 00:04–00:21 6 mi (9.7 km) 100 yd (91 m) Tornado struck a ranch, where several utility trailers were tossed considerable distances, and a horse trailer was tossed over 150 yards (140 m). Several power poles and trees were snapped at the base, and a grain bin was destroyed, with part of it carried over 100 yards (91 m) away.[19]
EF0 Eastern Jennings Decatur KS 39°37′07″N 100°12′01″W / 39.6187°N 100.2003°W / 39.6187; -100.2003 00:05–00:20 8 mi (13 km) 25 yd (23 m) Tree damage occurred and several grain bins were destroyed on the east side of town.[20]
EF0 S of Merriman Cherry NE 42°31′09″N 101°55′33″W / 42.5193°N 101.9259°W / 42.5193; -101.9259 00:12–00:17 3 mi (4.8 km) 150 yd (140 m) Tree tops were snapped off, and a door was ripped off of a house on a ranch.[21]
EF2 E of Booker, TX to E of Elmwood, OK Lipscomb (TX), Beaver (OK) TX, OK 36°27′00″N 100°26′24″W / 36.45°N 100.4401°W / 36.45; -100.4401 00:16–00:54 22 mi (35 km) 150 yd (140 m) 2 deaths – A long-lived, multiple-vortex tornado caused no damage in Texas before crossing into Oklahoma, destroying grain bins and outbuildings. Large trees and power poles were snapped, and a house was destroyed, killing the couple inside who were refuge in their small bathroom. A nearby barn was destroyed, and two vehicles were moved 20 yards (18 m). A horse trailer was also thrown 50 yards (46 m). The tornado downed additional trees, power lines, and fences before dissipating.[22]
EF0 SE of Meade Meade KS 37°15′N 100°17′W / 37.25°N 100.29°W / 37.25; -100.29 00:28–00:32 1.4 mi (2.3 km) 50 yd (46 m) A brief tornado remained in an open field with no damage reported.[23]
EF0 NE of Meade Meade KS 37°20′N 100°16′W / 37.33°N 100.27°W / 37.33; -100.27 00:32–00:35 1.3 mi (2.1 km) 50 yd (46 m) A brief tornado remained in an open field with no damage reported.[24]
EF0 NE of Coolidge to SW of Tribune Sherman, Greeley KS 38°07′N 101°53′W / 38.12°N 101.88°W / 38.12; -101.88 00:33–01:04 21.6 mi (34.8 km) 100 yd (91 m) A long-tracked tornado remained over open country with no reported damage.[25]
EF0 SSE of Goodland Sherman KS 39°12′11″N 101°38′29″W / 39.2031°N 101.6414°W / 39.2031; -101.6414 00:37–00:38 0.5 mi (0.80 km) 10 yd (9.1 m) A brief tornado remained in an open field with no damage reported.[26]
EF3 W of Jericho Donley, Gray TX 35°08′N 100°56′W / 35.13°N 100.94°W / 35.13; -100.94 00:39–00:54 6.35 mi (10.22 km) 600 yd (550 m) In Donley County, a horse barn was heavily damaged, a steel fence was bent, and a boxcar and nearby feeding trough were thrown 100 yards (91 m). A mobile home sustained minor damage, and a large house lost a substantial portion of its roof. A property owner in this area also reported that irrigation pivot tires weighing 300 pounds were relocated, and a 1,500 pound fertilizer tank that was one quarter full was missing. As the tornado crossed Interstate 40, three semi-trucks were tossed around, with the driver and his wife sucked out of one of them. Both were seriously injured, and the contents of the truck were scattered up to a mile away. In Gray County, two additional injuries occurred, and metal roofing was torn from barns and outbuildings before the tornado dissipated.[27]
EF1 W of Fowler to Ensign Meade, Gray KS 37°23′N 100°15′W / 37.38°N 100.25°W / 37.38; -100.25 00:42–01:05 13.47 mi (21.68 km) 125 yd (114 m) Tornado damaged trees, a barn, and an irrigation pivot.[28]
EF2 NW of Hedley Donley TX 34°56′N 100°44′W / 34.93°N 100.74°W / 34.93; -100.74 00:46–00:55 4.15 mi (6.68 km) 528 yd (483 m) Initially, the tornado only damaged a tin roof, fences, and tree limbs. The tornado then intensified and caused significant damage to a house and an attached garage, and snapped multiple tree trunks at the base. A large barn was completely swept away, with debris scattered 500 yards downwind, and a hitch trailer stored inside was carried away and deposited in a tree. Several power poles were snapped and carried up to 20 yards away. A van was displaced into a grove of trees near the end of the path.[29]
EF0 SE of Goodland Sherman KS 39°17′56″N 101°39′14″W / 39.2989°N 101.6539°W / 39.2989; -101.6539 00:49–00:50 0.5 mi (0.80 km) 10 yd (9.1 m) A brief tornado remained in an open field with no damage reported.[30]
EF0 ESE of Ensign to S of Howell Ford KS 37°37′57″N 100°10′48″W / 37.6325°N 100.18°W / 37.6325; -100.18 00:58–01:12 7.8 mi (12.6 km) 50 yd (46 m) A tornado caused minor tree damage.[31]
EF0 N of Hedley Donley TX 35°01′44″N 100°40′12″W / 35.029°N 100.67°W / 35.029; -100.67 01:02–01:04 0.25 mi (0.40 km) 50 yd (46 m) A brief tornado remained in an open field with no damage reported.[32]
EF1 W of Arthur Arthur NE 41°24′23″N 101°55′06″W / 41.4064°N 101.9183°W / 41.4064; -101.9183 01:05–01:35 20.61 mi (33.17 km) 100 yd (91 m) Damage was limited to trees.[33]
EF0 NW of Imperial Chase NE 40°39′47″N 101°49′07″W / 40.6631°N 101.8185°W / 40.6631; -101.8185 01:05 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 20 yd (18 m) A brief tornado remained in an open field with no damage reported.[34]
EF0 N of Edson (1st tornado) Sherman KS 39°21′32″N 101°33′00″E / 39.3589°N 101.55°E / 39.3589; 101.55 01:06–01:11 3 mi (4.8 km) 25 yd (23 m) A weak tornado moved over open fields, causing no damage.[35]
EF1 WSW of Tribune to S of Weskan Greeley, Wallace KS 38°26′32″N 101°50′07″W / 38.4423°N 101.8353°W / 38.4423; -101.8353 01:09–01:53 23 mi (37 km) 100 yd (91 m) Three unoccupied mobile homes were damaged by this long-lived tornado.[36]
EF1 NE of Lamar to SSE of Brandon Chase, Perkins NE 40°41′32″N 101°49′12″W / 40.6922°N 101.82°W / 40.6922; -101.82 01:11–01:14 2.48 mi (3.99 km) 20 yd (18 m) Power poles were snapped.[37]
EF0 SE of Brandon Perkins NE 40°43′N 101°46′W / 40.71°N 101.76°W / 40.71; -101.76 01:12 0.2 mi (0.32 km) 20 yd (18 m) A brief tornado remained in an open field with no damage reported.[38]
EF2 NE of Jericho Donley TX 35°07′N 100°47′W / 35.12°N 100.78°W / 35.12; -100.78 01:13–01:24 4.53 mi (7.29 km) 200 yd (180 m) A strong tornado initially caused tree and fence damage before striking a home, tearing the roof off and scattering debris up to a mile away. The walls of the house were made of reinforced concrete, preventing any further damage at that location. Numerous large trees were snapped and defoliated, and several power poles were snapped as well. 200 yards (180 m) of barbed-wire fence was reportedly rolled into a ball at one location.[39]
EF1 NW of Ensign Gray KS 37°40′N 100°15′W / 37.67°N 100.25°W / 37.67; -100.25 01:14–01:31 10.4 mi (16.7 km) 200 yd (180 m) Irrigation sprinklers, sheds, barns, garages, trees and a corral were damaged.[40]
EF2 NE of Goodland to NW of Bird City Sherman, Cheyenne KS 39°28′58″N 101°32′53″W / 39.4829°N 101.548°W / 39.4829; -101.548 01:15–02:17 34 mi (55 km) 700 yd (640 m) In Sherman County, numerous trees and 15 power poles were snapped by this large, long-tracked tornado. In Cheyenne County, four homes had their roofs torn off, with some damage to exterior walls noted. Garages, outbuildings, and grain bins were destroyed as well. Additionally, 22 mule deer, 50 ducks, 4 pheasants, 4 rabbits and 2 song birds were killed according to wildlife officials.[41]
EF0 SE of Alanreed Donley TX 35°05′13″N 100°40′30″W / 35.087°N 100.675°W / 35.087; -100.675 01:15–01:18 1 mi (1.6 km) 50 yd (46 m) A brief tornado remained in an open field with no damage reported.[42]
EF2 W of Grant Perkins NE 40°45′35″N 101°46′09″W / 40.7598°N 101.7693°W / 40.7598; -101.7693 01:20–01:52 15.93 mi (25.64 km) 900 yd (820 m) A large wedge tornado damaged three farms. Outbuildings, barns, and grain bins were destroyed, and one farmhouse had its roof torn off, while another had a hole torn in its roof. Trees and power poles were snapped, and irrigation pivots were overturned as well.[43]
EF1 SSW of Grant Perkins NE 40°45′35″N 101°46′48″W / 40.7598°N 101.78°W / 40.7598; -101.78 01:20–01:52 2.34 mi (3.77 km) 30 yd (27 m) A second tornado formed to the west of the EF2 tornado above and tracked northeast before dissipating as the other one became dominant. Power poles were broken.[44]
EF2 SE of McLean Gray TX 35°12′35″N 100°34′30″W / 35.2096°N 100.575°W / 35.2096; -100.575 01:23–01:38 3.61 mi (5.81 km) 200 yd (180 m) A mesonet weather station recorded a wind gust of around 127 mph (204 km/h), and a Texas Department of Transportation meteorological tower was bent at a ninety degree angle to the ground. A nearby veterinary clinic had a highway sign impaled through one of its exterior walls and lost part of its tin roof. A barn was destroyed, outbuildings were damaged, a house sustained major roof damage, and a satellite dish was damaged as well.[45] The approach of the tornado prompted the issuance of a tornado emergency for McLean.[46]
EF0 SE of Lefors Gray TX 35°25′11″N 100°48′27″W / 35.4198°N 100.8075°W / 35.4198; -100.8075 01:30 0.25 mi (0.40 km) 50 yd (46 m) This tornado was spawned by the same storm that produced the Jericho tornado. A semi-truck was pushed into a guardrail along SH 273 and tree limbs were snapped.[47]
EF1 N of Howell to W of Jetmore Ford, Hodgeman KS 37°54′05″N 100°09′09″W / 37.9015°N 100.1525°W / 37.9015; -100.1525 01:32–01:56 10.72 mi (17.25 km) 200 yd (180 m) A tornado damaged trees and power poles.[48]
EF1 NE of Lefors Gray TX 35°26′25″N 100°48′27″W / 35.4402°N 100.8075°W / 35.4402; -100.8075 01:36–01:37 0.25 mi (0.40 km) 50 yd (46 m) Several garages were damaged and one was completely destroyed. A travel trailer near the destroyed garage was thrown 40 yd (37 m) and destroyed. Large tree branches and power poles were snapped, and fences were damaged as well. A large antique car was moved approximately 15 yards (14 m) and was rotated cyclonically from its original position. Two large tanks weighing 2,000 pounds each were moved 75 yd (69 m).[49]
EF0 Meade State Park Meade KS 37°00′15″N 100°16′25″W / 37.0041°N 100.2736°W / 37.0041; -100.2736 01:39–01:58 8.7 mi (14.0 km) 100 yd (91 m) A tornado remained over open fields with no damage reported.[50]
EF3 NNE of McLean Gray TX 35°19′25″N 100°33′09″W / 35.3235°N 100.5526°W / 35.3235; -100.5526 01:45–02:00 7.99 mi (12.86 km) 1,760 yd (1,610 m) This large wedge tornado, which was a 1 mile (1.6 km) wide at times and moved at up to 45 mph (72 km/h), formed after the previous tornado near McLean dissipated. Wooden high-tension power poles were snapped off at the base, and trees were completely debarked, with only the stubs of the largest branches remaining. A residence at the outer edge of the circulation had metal roofing peeled back, a porch blown off, and a brick chimney collapsed. A nearby bunkhouse lost its roof. Elsewhere, an anchored large steel feed bunk was pulled out of the ground.[51]
EF1 S of Ashby Grant NE 41°52′31″N 101°55′12″W / 41.8754°N 101.92°W / 41.8754; -101.92 01:46–01:50 2 mi (3.2 km) 100 yd (91 m) Power lines, trees and fences were damaged, and cattle feeding equipment was moved.[52]
EF1 E of Bird City to W of McDonald Cheyenne KS 39°45′00″N 101°27′17″W / 39.75°N 101.4548°W / 39.75; -101.4548 01:49–01:56 4 mi (6.4 km) 100 yd (91 m) This was a satellite tornado was to the large EF2 Bird City tornado. Four power poles were snapped.[53]
EF3 Holly to S of Towner Prowers, Kiowa CO 38°01′N 102°07′W / 38.02°N 102.12°W / 38.02; -102.12 01:54–02:35 28 mi (45 km) 900 yd (820 m) 2 deaths – A large tornado began in Prowers County and rapidly intensified to EF3 strength, devastating the town of Holly where up to 200 structures were damaged or destroyed, and some block-foundation homes were swept away. Extensive tree damage occurred, and vehicles were thrown as well. One of the fatalities occurred in a mobile home while the other occurred in a permanent home. In the northeast part of the county, the tornado inflicted high-end EF3 damage to a ranch. Damage in Kiowa County was limited EF2 damage to power poles. Nine people were injured.[54]
EF0 NW of Ogallala Keith NE 41°03′N 101°51′W / 41.05°N 101.85°W / 41.05; -101.85 02:00– 0.1 miles (0.16 km) A brief tornado remained in an open field with no damage reported.[55]
EF3 W of Jetmore to NW of Laird Hodgeman, Ness KS 38°05′N 100°04′W / 38.08°N 100.07°W / 38.08; -100.07 02:01– 29.1 miles (46.8 km) A large wedge tornado formed after the EF1 tornado near Jetmore dissipated. It snapped hundreds of trees and power poles, and destroyed irrigation pivots and barns. A house was destroyed, with a wedding book registry from that residence found 35 miles (56 km) away. Debris from a shed was found 40 miles (64 km) to the north. A large oil tank was tossed onto a road, and 90 head of cattle were killed.[56][57]
EF1 SE of Benkelman, NE Cheyenne (KS), Dundy (NE) KS, NE 39°54′37″N 101°26′37″W / 39.9103°N 101.4435°W / 39.9103; -101.4435 02:09– 15 miles (24 km) A tornado touched down in Kansas and moved into Nebraska. A house lost its roof, and a barn and several other outbuildings were destroyed. A golf course suffered significant tree damage, and several houses were damaged at that location as well. Grain bins were also destroyed.[58]
EF1 SW of Ogallala Keith NE 41°07′N 101°45′W / 41.12°N 101.75°W / 41.12; -101.75 02:11– 0.7 miles (1.1 km) A tornado destroyed outbuildings and a garage, snapped trees and power lines, damaged roofs, and overturned horse trailers.[59]
EF0 N of Ogallala Keith NE 41°11′N 101°43′W / 41.19°N 101.71°W / 41.19; -101.71 02:20– 0.7 miles (1.1 km) A tornado caused minor damage to homes and tree limbs.[60]
EF0 E of Edson Sherman KS 39°20′N 101°29′W / 39.33°N 101.48°W / 39.33; -101.48 02:29– 2.5 miles (4.0 km) A brief tornado remained in an open field with no damage reported.
EF3 W of Canadian Hemphill TX 35°41′N 100°29′W / 35.69°N 100.49°W / 35.69; -100.49 02:30– 7.8 miles (12.6 km) 1 death – Tornado moved through an oil drilling location, tossing a mobile home 100 yards and destroying it. A nearby semi-trailer was blown over and a railroad boxcar was rolled 150 yards. A structure used to lift the oil-well casing onto the oil derrick was also blown down and severely damaged, and numerous power poles were snapped nearby. At another drilling site further along the path, a mobile home was rolled over and two fifth-wheel trailers were blown 30 to 40 yards away, fatally injuring a person inside one of the trailers. Numerous large trees were snapped, including some that landed on a home at the edge of the circulation. Another well-built house lost much of its roof, and a nearby 6,000 pound feed storage bunk was blown over. A 50-car train was derailed before the tornado dissipated. In addition to the fatality, one person was injured.[61]
EF1 E of Towner, CO Kiowa (CO), Greeley (KS) CO, KS 38°28′N 102°03′W / 38.46°N 102.05°W / 38.46; -102.05 02:40– 11.6 miles (18.7 km) A tornado touched down in Colorado and moved into Kansas. Damage was limited to power poles.[62]
EF0 NE of Edson Sherman KS 39°22′N 101°30′W / 39.37°N 101.5°W / 39.37; -101.5 02:54– 0.5 miles (0.80 km) Brief touchdown, no damage reported.
EF0 S of Weskan Wallace KS 38°48′N 101°58′W / 38.8°N 101.97°W / 38.8; -101.97 03:09– 0.5 miles (0.80 km) A brief tornado remained in an open field with no damage reported.[63]
EF0 SE of Bird City Cheyenne KS 39°44′N 101°31′W / 39.74°N 101.52°W / 39.74; -101.52 03:24– 2 miles (3.2 km) A brief tornado remained in an open field with no damage reported.[64]

March 29 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, March 29, 2007[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF1 ESE of Okeene Blaine OK 36°06′N 98°22′W / 36.1°N 98.36°W / 36.1; -98.36 20:05–20:10 2.3 mi (3.7 km) 20 yd (18 m) Barns and garages were heavily damaged, tree limbs were snapped, and grain bins were thrown. Debris from the damaged structures was scatted up to 2,000 feet away.[65]
EF2 E of Yukon to SE of Piedmont Canadian OK 35°30′N 97°43′W / 35.5°N 97.71°W / 35.5; -97.71 21:05–21:25 7.5 mi (12.1 km) 50 yd (46 m) Numerous homes were damaged, some heavily. Several travel trailers and a boat were rolled, outbuildings were destroyed, and hardwood trees and power poles were snapped. Three large electrical transmission towers were damaged, and a large metal building was severely damaged. Two people were injured in one of the destroyed travel trailers while three others were also injured when their vehicles were flipped on the Kilpatrick Turnpike.[66]
EF0 WNW of Hillsdale Garfield, Grant OK 36°34′N 98°02′W / 36.57°N 98.03°W / 36.57; -98.03 21:20–21:30 3 mi (4.8 km) 20 yd (18 m) Barns and sheds were damaged, trees were uprooted, feeding troughs were tossed, and a metal gate was blown over.[67]

March 30 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, March 30, 2007[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF0 NW of Woodcreek Hays TX 30°08′N 98°13′W / 30.14°N 98.22°W / 30.14; -98.22 15:03–15:05 0.2 mi (0.32 km) 50 yd (46 m) Brief touchdown with no damage reported.[68]
EF0 SW of Dripping Springs Hays TX 30°07′N 98°10′W / 30.12°N 98.17°W / 30.12; -98.17 15:25–15:28 0.3 mi (0.48 km) 50 yd (46 m) Brief touchdown with no damage reported.[69]
EF0 S of Carbon Eastland TX 32°14′N 98°50′W / 32.24°N 98.83°W / 32.24; -98.83 16:20–16:22 1 mi (1.6 km) 30 yd (27 m) Brief touchdown with no damage reported.[70]
EF0 E of Sweetwater Nolan, Fisher TX 32°28′N 100°13′W / 32.47°N 100.21°W / 32.47; -100.21 17:02–17:10 7.21 mi (11.60 km) 75 yd (69 m) A tornado turned over a tractor trailer rig on Interstate 20, injuring the driver. Tree and power pole damage occurred further along the path.[71]
EF0 WNW of Huckabay Erath TX 32°23′N 98°26′W / 32.38°N 98.44°W / 32.38; -98.44 17:43–17:44 1 mi (1.6 km) 30 yd (27 m) Brief touchdown with no damage reported.[72]
EF0 Fort Hood Bell TX 31°06′N 97°52′W / 31.1°N 97.86°W / 31.1; -97.86 20:55–20:59 2.5 mi (4.0 km) 30 yd (27 m) A tornado crossed a runway at the Robert Gray Army Airfield without causing any damage. ASOS on the runway measured a 71 mph (114 km/h) wind gust.[73]
EF1 E of Mound Coryell TX 31°21′N 97°36′W / 31.35°N 97.6°W / 31.35; -97.6 21:36–21:40 3.06 mi (4.92 km) 30 yd (27 m) A few barns and two houses were damaged and trees were downed.[74]
EF1 SW of McGregor McLennan TX 31°25′N 97°26′W / 31.42°N 97.44°W / 31.42; -97.44 21:40–21:45 2 mi (3.2 km) 30 yd (27 m) The back half of a metal rodeo arena was destroyed.[75]
EF0 Riesel McLennan TX 31°29′N 96°56′W / 31.48°N 96.93°W / 31.48; -96.93 23:00 0.5 mi (0.80 km) 30 yd (27 m) Brief touchdown with no damage reported.[76]
EF0[note 2] Wylie Collin TX 33°01′N 96°33′W / 33.02°N 96.55°W / 33.02; -96.55 02:20–02:22 0.75 mi (1.21 km) 40 yd (37 m) This tornado developed on the leading edge of a bow echo.Approximately 25 to 30 homes in and south of the Riverchase subdivision suffered substantial damage to roofs and garage doors. Several other homes suffered minor roof damage, broken windows, and fence damage. In addition, several trees along the track were downed.[77]
EF0 ENE of Council Grove Morris KS 38°41′N 96°23′W / 38.68°N 96.39°W / 38.68; -96.39 02:28–02:30 2.8 mi (4.5 km) 20 yd (18 m) A windmill was toppled, a pole shed was destroyed, and a barn was shifted off of its foundation. Tree damage occurred as well.[78]
EF0 SW of Clinton Douglas KS 38°52′N 95°28′W / 38.86°N 95.46°W / 38.86; -95.46 03:39–03:41 2 mi (3.2 km) 30 yd (27 m) Two trees fell onto a house, which sustained major wind damage to its roof and garage door. Additional tree damage occurred further along the path.[79]

March 31 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, March 31, 2007[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF1 S of Halletsville Lavaca TX 29°23′N 96°57′W / 29.39°N 96.95°W / 29.39; -96.95 09:30–09:34 0.8 mi (1.3 km) 100 yd (91 m) A mobile home was shifted off of its foundation and a barn was destroyed. Several trees were downed as well.[80]
EF2 SE of Halletsville Lavaca TX 29°23′N 96°53′W / 29.39°N 96.88°W / 29.39; -96.88 09:45–09:50 0.4 mi (0.64 km) 75 yd (69 m) This low-end EF2 tornado obliterated a mobile home, with only the twisted metal frame remaining. Four people inside were thrown 150 feet (46 m) but survived with minor injuries. A truck parked nearby was rolled and crushed.[81]
EF1 W of Herman Washington[note 3] NE 41°40′N 96°34′W / 41.67°N 96.56°W / 41.67; -96.56 19:35–19:36 1 mi (1.6 km) 440 yd (400 m) Sheds were damaged, a horse barn was nearly destroyed, and trees and fences were damaged.[82]
EF0 NW of Oelwein Fayette IA 41°16′N 91°56′W / 41.27°N 91.93°W / 41.27; -91.93 21:58–21:59 0.25 mi (0.40 km) 75 yd (69 m) A tornado touched down briefly on a farm, destroying a 100-year-old barn, damaged a garage, a machine shed, a windmill, and a few trees and blew out the windows of the farmhouse.[83]
EF1 N of Delaware Delaware, Clayton IA 42°33′N 91°21′W / 42.55°N 91.35°W / 42.55; -91.35 22:29–22:41 11.85 mi (19.07 km) 200 yd (180 m) Considerable tree damage occurred, and outbuildings were damaged. On one farm, a dairy barn collapsed, killing 24 cows and temporarily trapping two people. A two car garage was blown off of its foundation with minor damage to the home right next to it. On another farm, a machine shed was destroyed and boards were impaled into the ground.[84]
EF0 St. Louis City of St. Louis MO 38°37′N 90°15′W / 38.61°N 90.25°W / 38.61; -90.25 22:50–22:52 1.71 mi (2.75 km) 60 yd (55 m) A weak tornado developed inside a squall line, touching down four times on an intermittent path. After damaging the roofs of three homes, it struck the Saint Louis University Medical Center. Tree limbs were downed and a building sustained roof damage. Windows were blown out at two parking garage nearby. Towards the end of the path, a billboard and traffic lights were damaged. Two people driving on Interstate 64 suffered minor injures and were hospitalized after they were hit by flying debris. Tree damage occurred along the entire path of the tornado.[85]
EF0 ENE of Potosi Grant WS 42°41′N 90°41′W / 42.69°N 90.68°W / 42.69; -90.68 23:18–23:19 0.25 mi (0.40 km) 50 yd (46 m) Tornado caused minor damages to a few buildings and downed a few trees.[86]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency.
  2. ^ The report summary says the tornado was rated EF1, but the official rating is EF0.
  3. ^ The NCEI report map incorrectly places the tornado Dodge County

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