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List of tornadoes in the tornado outbreak sequence of May 7–11, 2008

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This is a list of confirmed tornadoes produced by the tornado outbreak sequence of May 7–11, 2008, which spawned a total of at least 120 tornadoes confirmed across the southern United States from May 7 to May 11, 2008. The event consisted of three different systems and a total of 25 people were killed.

The first tornado outbreak took place on May 7–8 affecting at first Oklahoma on May 7. Then the activity shifted across the southeast on May 8 with two separate main areas of activity. One person was killed in North Carolina. The second tornado outbreak lasted for 24 hours on May 10–11 and produced the deadliest tornado of the outbreak sequence. Twenty-one people were killed from a tornado that traveled across northeastern Oklahoma and southern Missouri. Three other people were killed including two in Georgia and one more in Missouri.

Confirmed tornadoes

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Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
0 49 41 23 5 2 0 120
Tornadoes by day and state of touchdown
OK MS AL TN OH VA NC MD KS AR MO GA SC KY TX IN WY Total
May 7 6 4 10
May 8 3 8 2 3 5 3 2 2 28
May 9 3 1 4
May 10 13 2 3 3 11 2 34
May 11 4 1 10 19 6 3 1 44
Total 19 5 15 2 4 5 16 2 5 11 2 19 6 3 4 1 1 120

May 7 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, May 7, 2008[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF0 NNW of Smyer Hockley TX 33°38′33″N 102°11′32″W / 33.6426°N 102.1921°W / 33.6426; -102.1921 (Smyer (May 7, EF0)) 16:50–16:52 1.2 mi (1.9 km) 20 yd (18 m) Several people reported a rope tornado.[1]
EF0 S of Casper Natrona WY 42°48′22″N 106°19′05″W / 42.806°N 106.3181°W / 42.806; -106.3181 (Casper (May 7, EF0)) 21:12 0.05 mi (0.080 km) 30 yd (27 m) A car was lifted off the ground, and flying debris was spotted.[2]
EF1 ESE of Paoli Garvin OK 34°48′08″N 97°10′43″W / 34.8023°N 97.1786°W / 34.8023; -97.1786 (Paoli (May 7, EF1)) 21:56–21:57 0.5 mi (0.80 km) 30 yd (27 m) A mobile home was moved off its foundation; one occupant was injured. Trees were damaged near the residence.[3]
EF1 E of Yukon Canadian, Oklahoma OK 35°30′00″N 97°43′20″W / 35.5°N 97.7222°W / 35.5; -97.7222 (Yukon (May 7, EF1)) 21:57–22:09 7.5 mi (12.1 km) 120 yd (110 m) A residence lost a portion of its roof, and sporadic damage to fences was observed. Several bleachers were damaged next to a baseball field, and trees were downed, including one that fell on a gas plant and prompted the evacuation of about 50 residents. An apartment complex suffered some damage. A woman broke her leg running to her tornado shelter.[4][5]
EF0 S of Norman McClain, Cleveland OK 35°08′42″N 97°28′25″W / 35.1449°N 97.4737°W / 35.1449; -97.4737 (Norman (May 7, EF0)) 22:21–22:31 4.6 mi (7.4 km) 25 yd (23 m) Intermittent roof, tree, and roof flashing damage was reported.[6][7]
EF0 N of The Village Oklahoma OK 35°38′13″N 97°35′03″W / 35.6369°N 97.5841°W / 35.6369; -97.5841 (The Village (May 7, EF0)) 22:22–22:26 2.8 mi (4.5 km) 20 yd (18 m) A residence and an apartment complex sustained roof damage. Scattered tree and sign damage was reported as well.[8]
EF0 SSW of Beggs Okmulgee OK 35°39′03″N 96°07′22″W / 35.6507°N 96.1228°W / 35.6507; -96.1228 (Beggs (May 7, EF0)) 23:40–23:45 4 mi (6.4 km) 200 yd (180 m) A small barn was destroyed, a mobile home was damaged, and numerous trees and power lines were toppled.[9]
EF0 Broken Arrow Tulsa OK 36°03′33″N 95°48′45″W / 36.0592°N 95.8125°W / 36.0592; -95.8125 (Broken Arrow (May 7, EF0)) 00:28–00:29 0.3 mi (0.48 km) 50 yd (46 m) Portions of a storage building at a college was blown off. Roofs of a business and several homes were damaged. Power lines and trees were blown down.[10]
EF0 SSE of Bremond Robertson TX 31°08′N 96°40′W / 31.14°N 96.66°W / 31.14; -96.66 (Bremond (May 7, EF0)) 01:10–01:12 0.99 mi (1.59 km) 50 yd (46 m) Power lines were downed and trees were damaged.[11]
EF1 E of Bremond Robertson TX 31°11′05″N 96°32′13″W / 31.1846°N 96.5369°W / 31.1846; -96.5369 (Bremond (May 7, EF1)) 01:15–01:23 2.6 mi (4.2 km) 250 yd (230 m) Numerous trees were downed or damaged.[12]
EF0 NE of Franklin Robertson TX 31°04′58″N 96°26′17″W / 31.0829°N 96.438°W / 31.0829; -96.438 (Franklin (May 7, EF0)) 01:39–01:48 2.08 mi (3.35 km) 50 yd (46 m) The Franklin Fire Department reported a tornado.[13]

May 8 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, May 8, 2008[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF3 Tupelo Lee MS 34°15′36″N 88°47′37″W / 34.2599°N 88.7935°W / 34.2599; -88.7935 (Tupelo (May 8, EF3)) 13:01–13:19 7.56 mi (12.17 km) 200 yd (180 m) A significant tornado produced extensive damage to the Furniture Market Mississippi building in Tupelo. It then struck a farm supply store, where flying debris damaged several cars, tractor trailers were overturned, and part of the store's roof was ripped off. A marine and outdoor store nearby saw several of its boats damaged and roof partially torn off. A large hardware store, a medical complex, and a Mississippi Department of Transportation district office were also among many other structures damaged. Large trees were snapped or uprooted.[14]
EF2 SW of Marietta Itawamba MS 34°25′44″N 88°31′35″W / 34.4289°N 88.5264°W / 34.4289; -88.5264 (Marietta (May 8, EF2)) 13:42–13:45 1.4 mi (2.3 km) 100 yd (91 m) One house was heavily damaged and numerous other houses had minor damage. Many large trees were snapped.[15]
EF0 Abbeville Lafayette MS 34°30′12″N 89°30′44″W / 34.5034°N 89.5123°W / 34.5034; -89.5123 (Abbeville (May 8, EF0)) 14:15–14:19 2.2 mi (3.5 km) 50 yd (46 m) Minor damage was reported to nine houses and one mobile home.[16]
EF1 NW of Florence Lauderdale AL 34°50′N 87°52′W / 34.84°N 87.87°W / 34.84; -87.87 (Florence (May 8, EF1)) 16:57–17:04 7.99 mi (12.86 km) 200 yd (180 m) Five homes were damaged and several trees were uprooted. Two people were injured by flying glass.[17]
EF1 NW of Loretto Lawrence TN 35°04′40″N 87°29′12″W / 35.0778°N 87.4868°W / 35.0778; -87.4868 (Loretto (May 8, EF1)) 17:35–17:42 3.02 mi (4.86 km) 440 yd (400 m) A barn was destroyed and several trees were snapped or uprooted; one tree fell on a home.[18]
EF2 NE of Leighton to N of Rogersville Colbert, Lawrence, Lauderdale AL 34°44′16″N 87°28′04″W / 34.7377°N 87.4677°W / 34.7377; -87.4677 (Leighton (May 8, EF2)) 17:39–18:02 12.62 mi (20.31 km) 250 yd (230 m) A strong tornado began in Colbert County, throwing two cars nearly 40 ft (12 m) at an equipment company. One home was destroyed and a second was heavily damaged, large trees were snapped or uprooted, and an 18-wheeler was overturned. It continued into Lawrence County, producing significant structural damage to the Doublehead Resort and Lodge; a two-story house was lifted off its foundation and moved nearly 20 ft (6.1 m), and the entire roof and west facade was ripped off. The tornado weakened in Lauderdale County, producing sporadic damage to a garage and large trees before lifting.[19][20]
EF1 Kansas Fayette, Walker AL 33°51′54″N 87°43′59″W / 33.865°N 87.733°W / 33.865; -87.733 (Kansas (May 8, EF1)) 18:06–18:25 11.04 mi (17.77 km) 100 yd (91 m) A shed was destroyed with another one damaged. Trees were also snapped.[21][22]
EF0 SE of Pulaski Giles TN 35°08′31″N 86°57′23″W / 35.142°N 86.9564°W / 35.142; -86.9564 (Pulaski (May 8, EF0)) 18:45–18:47 0.85 mi (1.37 km) 50 yd (46 m) Trees were snapped, uprooted, or twisted.[23]
EF0 SE of Selkirk Wichita KS 38°23′23″N 101°29′15″W / 38.3898°N 101.4876°W / 38.3898; -101.4876 (Selkirk (May 8, EF0)) 18:49–18:56 2 mi (3.2 km) 25 yd (23 m) A trained storm spotter reported a tornado over open fields.[24]
EF1 SE of Arley Walker, Cullman AL 33°58′18″N 87°10′57″W / 33.9718°N 87.1825°W / 33.9718; -87.1825 (Arley (May 8, EF1)) 19:00–19:07 3.27 mi (5.26 km) 600 yd (550 m) Hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted, at least six chicken houses were damaged or destroyed, and at least five boat houses were demolished in Walker County. A roof was partially torn off a chicken house in Cullman County.[25][26]
EF1 NW of Hartselle Morgan AL 34°28′41″N 87°00′08″W / 34.478°N 87.0022°W / 34.478; -87.0022 (Hartselle (May 8, EF1)) 19:15–19:17 0.86 mi (1.38 km) 50 yd (46 m) Multiple medium to large trees were uprooted, and several smaller trees and branches were snapped.[27]
EF1 Trimble Cullman AL 34°04′43″N 86°59′56″W / 34.0785°N 86.9988°W / 34.0785; -86.9988 (Trimble (May 8, EF1)) 19:20–19:32 3.27 mi (5.26 km) 100 yd (91 m) Several large trees were snapped or uprooted, some of which caused damage to apartments and campers upon falling.[28]
EF0 SE of Tribune Greeley KS 38°23′54″N 101°39′31″W / 38.3984°N 101.6586°W / 38.3984; -101.6586 (Tribune (May 8, EF0)) 19:27–19:46 5 mi (8.0 km) 100 yd (91 m) A storm chaser observed a dusty tornado over open fields.[29]
EF1 SW of Triana Limestone, Madison AL 34°34′15″N 86°49′12″W / 34.5707°N 86.8201°W / 34.5707; -86.8201 (Triana (May 8, EF1)) 19:35–19:43 4.01 mi (6.45 km) 250 yd (230 m) Wheat and grass was flattened and one residence had minor roof damage.[30][31]
EF1 NE of Cullman Cullman AL 34°10′56″N 86°48′05″W / 34.1823°N 86.8014°W / 34.1823; -86.8014 (Cullman (May 8, EF1)) 19:40–19:48 6.58 mi (10.59 km) 100 yd (91 m) Several large trees were snapped or uprooted. A pair of chicken houses were heavily damaged; one was completely collapsed, with the central portion of the structure twisted and its metal roofing torn off and tossed downstream.[32]
EF0 Port William Clinton OH 39°33′N 83°47′W / 39.55°N 83.78°W / 39.55; -83.78 (Port William (May 8, EF0)) 21:20–21:22 0.39 mi (0.63 km) 20 yd (18 m) Minor tree and trailer damage occurred.[33]
EF0 Jamestown Greene OH 39°39′15″N 83°43′43″W / 39.6543°N 83.7285°W / 39.6543; -83.7285 (Jamestown (May 8, EF0)) 21:25–21:27 0.07 mi (0.11 km) 10 yd (9.1 m) An emergency manager reported a tornado.[34]
EF0 NNE of Selma Clark OH 39°47′22″N 83°43′01″W / 39.7895°N 83.7169°W / 39.7895; -83.7169 (Selma (May 8, EF0)) 22:13–22:15 0.16 mi (0.26 km) 10 yd (9.1 m) A trained storm spotter reported a tornado.[35]
EF1 N of Figsboro Henry, Franklin VA 36°47′47″N 79°51′06″W / 36.7965°N 79.8518°W / 36.7965; -79.8518 (Figsboro (May 8, EF1)) 00:00–00:03 0.93 mi (1.50 km) 75 yd (69 m) Numerous trees were downed and two homes were damaged.[36][37]
EF1 N of Pullens Pittsylvania VA 36°56′05″N 79°30′35″W / 36.9346°N 79.5096°W / 36.9346; -79.5096 (Pullens (May 8, EF1)) 01:00–01:03 0.84 mi (1.35 km) 60 yd (55 m) Numerous trees were snapped, and nearby homes suffered some damage.[38]
EF2 N of Advance Davie, Forsyth NC 35°57′50″N 80°27′41″W / 35.9639°N 80.4613°W / 35.9639; -80.4613 (Advance (May 8, EF2)) 02:15–02:24 3.54 mi (5.70 km) 100 yd (91 m) A frame house was heavily damaged.[39][40]
EF0 NE of Shipman Nelson VA 37°43′38″N 78°50′20″W / 37.7272°N 78.8388°W / 37.7272; -78.8388 (Shipman (May 8, EF0)) 02:20–02:21 0.19 mi (0.31 km) 50 yd (46 m) Two homes suffered significant structural damage. One saw part of its roof removed and its porch lifted from its foundation. Several trees were uprooted and a car was overturned.[41]
EF3 SE of Clemmons Forsyth NC 35°59′01″N 80°22′31″W / 35.9835°N 80.3753°W / 35.9835; -80.3753 (Clemmons (May 8, EF3)) 02:25–02:34 2.9 mi (4.7 km) 300 yd (270 m) A significant tornado destroyed three homes and inflicted moderate damage to about thirty others. Several other homes suffered damage largely from fallen trees. Two people were injured.[42]
EF1 W of Hixburg Appomattox VA 37°19′28″N 78°41′49″W / 37.3244°N 78.697°W / 37.3244; -78.697 (Hixburg (May 8, EF1)) 03:20–03:21 0.68 mi (1.09 km) 50 yd (46 m) Numerous trees were downed and two homes and two small structures were damaged. The tornado was embedded within a larger area of straight-line winds.[43]
EF2 W of Greensboro Guilford NC 36°03′32″N 80°01′14″W / 36.059°N 80.0206°W / 36.059; -80.0206 (Greensboro (May 8, EF2)) 03:29–03:37 3.85 mi (6.20 km) 200 yd (180 m) 1 death – Numerous warehouses sustained significant damage, the roof was blown off an office building, and numerous vehicles and tractor trailers were overturned; a man who slept in the rig of one of these tractor trailers was killed. Three other people were injured, two in vehicles and one in a warehouse.[44]
EF0 Clinton Prince George's MD 38°46′05″N 76°56′38″W / 38.768°N 76.9438°W / 38.768; -76.9438 (Clinton (May 9, EF0)) 04:24–04:28 0.54 mi (0.87 km) 50 yd (46 m) Numerous trees were downed onto homes, inflicting substantial damage.[45]
EF0 Camp Springs Prince George's MD 38°49′54″N 76°54′51″W / 38.8317°N 76.9141°W / 38.8317; -76.9141 (Camp Springs (May 9, EF0)) 04:56–05:00 0.48 mi (0.77 km) 100 yd (91 m) Numerous trees were downed onto townhouses, inflicting substantial damage.[46]

May 9 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, May 9, 2008[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF2 Gastonia to Northern Charlotte Gaston, Mecklenburg NC 35°15′13″N 81°10′35″W / 35.2535°N 81.1765°W / 35.2535; -81.1765 (Gastonia (May 9, EF2)) 06:10–06:36 18.21 mi (29.31 km) 75 yd (69 m) The first of two EF2 tornadoes in North Carolina on May 9 touched down around 1:10 am EST near Gastonia. Upon first touching down, the tornado tore off the roof of an office building. Traveling towards the east-northeast, it damaged numerous homes and uprooted trees before crossing Interstate 85 where it blew several cars of the road. Near the interstate, a metal roof was ripped off a large warehouse and another business was damaged before the tornado moved into Mecklenburg County.[47] After moving into Mecklenburg, the tornado produced only minor tree damage before lifting near Charlotte.[48] No injuries were reported as a result of the tornado and damages amounted to $7 million along its 18 miles (29 km) path.[47]
EF2 ENE of Trap to NW of Ryland Bertie, Hertford, Chowan NC 36°12′15″N 76°49′27″W / 36.2043°N 76.8241°W / 36.2043; -76.8241 (Trap (May 9, EF2)) 12:29–12:49 11.7 mi (18.8 km) 300 yd (270 m) The second EF2 tornado in North Carolina touched down around 7:29 am EST near the town of Trap. It destroyed one barn in Bertie County and downed several trees before moving into Hertford.[49] The tornado tore the roofs off of two homes in Hertford along a 5 miles (8.0 km) path before entering Chowan County.[50] The tornado weakened slightly once in Chowan, minor damages in the county were reported to some structures and several trees.[51] No injuries were reported as a result of the tornado and damages amounted to $120,000 along its 12 miles (19 km) path.[49][50][51]
EF0 NNW of Elizabeth City Pasquotank NC 36°21′13″N 76°15′27″W / 36.3535°N 76.2575°W / 36.3535; -76.2575 (Elizabeth City (May 9, EF0)) 13:30–13:32 0.5 mi (0.80 km) 50 yd (46 m) A brief tornado touched down to the north-northwest of Elizabeth City. One mobile home was shifted off its foundation and another was damaged by a fallen tree. No injuries were reported as a result of the tornado and damages amounted to $15,000.[52]
EF0 SE of Rochelle Weston NC 43°33′07″N 104°52′52″W / 43.552°N 104.881°W / 43.552; -104.881 (Rochelle (May 9, EF0)) 20:12–20:15 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 150 yd (140 m) An airplane pilot reported a brief tornado and two funnel clouds over open fields.[53]

May 10 event

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List of reported tornadoes – Saturday, May 10, 2008
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Oklahoma
EF2 NW of Haywood to McAlester Pittsburg 34°56′N 95°48′W / 34.93°N 95.80°W / 34.93; -95.80 2203 8 miles
(12.8 km)
KFOR-TV reports numerous houses destroyed in the area west of McAlester. The tornado was caught on tape from the air by KFOR helicopter reporter Jim Gardner and photojournalist Cody Crouch, as the storm weakened and dissipated in McAlester causing minor damage in the city.
EF0 NE of Checotah McIntosh 2219 unknown Brief tornado over open country
EF4 Picher/Neosho, Missouri areas Craig, Ottawa, Newton (MO), Barry (MO) 36°55′N 94°35′W / 36.91°N 94.58°W / 36.91; -94.58 2220 75 miles
(121 km)
21 deathsSee section on this tornado
EF0 SE of Crowder Pittsburg 35°05′N 95°38′W / 35.09°N 95.63°W / 35.09; -95.63 2221 unknown Tornado reported by a media chaser. No damage reported.
EF0 SW of McAlester Pittsburg 2225 1 mile
(1.6 km)
Damage to trees
EF0 NE of Pryor Mayes 36°35′N 95°27′W / 36.583°N 95.450°W / 36.583; -95.450 2225 0.1 mile
(160 m)
Tornado remained in open country with minor tree damage.
EF0 Wilburton area Latimer 2234 6 miles
(9.6 km)
Tornado over a remote area
EF2 SW of Hartshorne to Yanush Latimer, Pittsburg 2242 22 miles
(35 km)
Tornado destroyed mobile homes, sheds, a business, barns and outbuildings with heavy damage to houses including some destroyed in Yanush. 4 people were injured.
EF1 E of Quapaw Ottawa 2248 2 miles
(3.2 km)
Satellite tornado adjacent to the main Picher-Racine tornado. The tornado merged into the main cyclone and it enlarged to 1 mile (1.6 km) in width entering Missouri.
EF2 E of Daisy Atoka, Pushmataha 34°33′N 95°41′W / 34.55°N 95.69°W / 34.55; -95.69 2305 3.5 miles
(5.6 km)
Three houses were heavily damaged. One woman was trapped but not injured. Trees were snapped and uprooted
EF1 N of Snow Pushmataha 34°45′N 93°53′W / 34.750°N 93.883°W / 34.750; -93.883 2330 1.5 miles
(2.4 km)
Trees were snapped or uprooted
EF1 E of Albion Pushmataha 34°45′N 93°53′W / 34.750°N 93.883°W / 34.750; -93.883 2335 1 mile
(1.6 km)
Trees were snapped or uprooted
EF0 SW of Smithville McCurtain 0005 0.25 mile
(400 m)
Damage limited to trees
Kansas
EF0 N of Oswego Labette 2215 unknown Brief touchdown a corn stalk field
EF0 SE of Oswego Labette 2219 1 mile
(1.6 km)
Brief touchdown in an open field
EF0 W of Faulkner Cherokee 37°10′N 95°05′W / 37.167°N 95.083°W / 37.167; -95.083 2219 2 miles
(3.2 km)
Intermittent tornado path with minor damage to one house and a grain elevator.
Arkansas
EF1 S of Bentonville Benton 2335 1.5 miles
(2.4 km)
Tornado spotted near a Wal-Mart according to 40/29 News coverage. Part of a roof was blown off a school.
EF1 W of Center Hill White 0014 9 miles
(14.4 km)
Damage to trees
EF0 SW of Russell White 0042 unknown Brief tornado touchdown in an open field with no damage reported.
EF1 SW of Fairmont Lonoke, Prairie 0047 unknown Damage limited to trees
EF0 E of Watalula Franklin 35°34′N 93°50′W / 35.57°N 93.83°W / 35.57; -93.83 0051 unknown Tornado sighted with minor damage to trees.
EF1 SW of Avon Sevier 0055 2 miles
(3.2 km)
Many trees were snapped, some of which fell on and damaged houses.
EF1 Tipp area Woodruff, Cross 35°15′N 91°17′W / 35.250°N 91.283°W / 35.250; -91.283 0057 10.2 miles
(16.5 km)
A carport and tractor shed were destroyed, and several farm buildings were heavily damaged. Some houses also lost shingles.
EF3 Stuttgart area Arkansas 34°49′N 91°55′W / 34.817°N 91.917°W / 34.817; -91.917 0057 14 miles
(22.4 km)
Structural damage to many buildings reported in town, and trees were reported downed. 200 houses, 50 businesses, a nursing home, school buildings and several churches were damaged. Nine people were injured.
EF1 SE of Lawrenceville Monroe 0126 4.4 miles
(7 km)
Damage mostly consisted of downed trees, although one house lost parts of its roof.
EF0 SE of Oakhaven Hempstead 0204 1 mile
(1.6 km)
A metal farm outbuilding had roof damage.
EF1 SW of Rosston Nevada 33°58′N 93°31′W / 33.967°N 93.517°W / 33.967; -93.517 0232 2 miles
(3.2 km)
Damage primarily in a wooded area
Missouri
EF1 E of Carthage Jasper 37°18′N 94°24′W / 37.300°N 94.400°W / 37.300; -94.400 2308 3.25 miles
(5.2 km)
1 death – One mobile home was destroyed by fallen trees (where the fatality took place). Several other houses were damaged and outbuildings were destroyed.
EF0 NW of Jenkins Barry 36°47′N 93°44′W / 36.783°N 93.733°W / 36.783; -93.733 2358 4 miles
(6.4 km)
Damage limited to trees
Mississippi
EF1 West Marks Quitman 0233 0.33 mile
(550 m)
Brief tornado damaged a few houses and a metal building.
EF1 Enid area Tallahatchie, Yalobusha 34°14′N 90°01′W / 34.233°N 90.017°W / 34.233; -90.017 0318 8.5 miles
(14 km)
Heavy damage reported in the area. 28 houses damaged, several seriously. Three mobile homes were destroyed. Two people were injured.
Alabama
EF1 E of Wright Lauderdale 0400 1.6 miles
(2.6 km)
A barn and an outbuilding were destroyed, throwing roofing materials up to 1/2 mile (800 m) away.
EF1 S of Shotsville Marion 0418 25 miles
(40 km)
Tornado embedded in a derecho that moved across the area. Thousands of trees were snapped or uprooted. Several mobile homes were damaged and one carport was also damaged. Report courtesy of ABC 33-40.
EF1 N of Anderson Lauderdale 0459 1.5 miles
(2.4 km)
Minor structural damage reported to an outbuilding. Many trees snapped.
Sources: Storms Reports for May 10, 2008, NWS Springfield, NWS Little Rock, NWS Tulsa, NWS Tulsa - Multimedia Presentation, 2008 Oklahoma tornadoes, NWS Birmingham, NWS Huntsville, NWS Memphis

May 11 event

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List of reported tornadoes – Sunday, May 11, 2008
EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Damage
Alabama
EF1 Sunlight area Walker 0527 9.3 miles
(14.9 km)
Damage to several structures and numerous trees were snapped or uprooted
EF2 Colony area Cullman, Walker 0537 13.3 miles
(21 km)
Widespread tree damage across the area. Several chicken houses were destroyed.
EF1 Heflin Cleburne 0736 4.2 miles
(6.7 km)
Six structures were destroyed and 35 homes were damaged. Hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted.
EF1 E of Heflin Cleburne 0747 2.4 miles
(3.9 km)
Several houses were heavily damaged with roofs blown off. Many trees were snapped.
Georgia
EF2 ENE of LaGrange Troup 33°05′N 84°55′W / 33.09°N 84.91°W / 33.09; -84.91 0808 1 miles
(1.6 km)
One home was destroyed and three others were damaged
EF2 Jonesville Carroll 0808 100 yds
(90 m)
Brief spin-up tornado embedded in a derecho which blew two roofs off houses. Some damage to dorms of University of West Georgia.
EF2 SE of Hogansville Troup, Meriwether 0818 4 miles
(6.4 km)
The roof of a brick home was removed and a cinder block outbuilding and a shed were destroyed. Two trucks were destroyed and another house was damaged. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted.
EF2 E of Jonesville Carroll 0825 100 yds
(90 m)
One home was destroyed, and several others had major roof damage..
EF2 NE of Morrow Clayton, Henry, Rockdale, Newton 33°38′N 84°17′W / 33.63°N 84.28°W / 33.63; -84.28 0917 19 miles
(31 km)
One house heavily damaged just east of Interstate 675 with its second floor removed. Many other houses damaged.
EF2 Lizella/Macon Bibb, Twiggs 32°50′N 83°40′W / 32.84°N 83.66°W / 32.84; -83.66 0950 18 miles
(29 km)
At least one house destroyed along Lake Tobesofkee. Extensive tree and power line damage. Two buildings destroyed at Macon State College. Many trees on the campus uprooted or snapped. Several other businesses and campus buildings damaged, including two commercial buildings that were destroyed along Eisenhower Parkway.
EF1 S of Toomsboro Twiggs, Wilkinson 1015 25 miles
(40 km)
A mobile home was heavily damaged and a church lost its roof along its long track.
EF2 Dublin area Laurens 32°37′N 83°01′W / 32.61°N 83.01°W / 32.61; -83.01 1036 14 miles
(22.4 km)
2 deaths – One mobile home was destroyed, killing two occupants and injuring two others.[54] Six houses were heavily damaged and many sheds and outbuildings were destroyed.
EF1 Wrightsville area Laurens, Johnson 1044 10 miles
(16 km)
Several houses were damaged and a mobile home was destroyed. 5 people were injured in Johnson County near Wrightsville.
EF0 N of Louisville Washington, Jefferson, Burke 1045 33 miles
(53 km)
Long track tornado with minor damage to many structures, and damaged many trees.
EF1 N of Lowery Laurens 1058 9 miles
(15 km)
A mobile home was destroyed and trees were snapped and uprooted.
EF2 Kite area Johnson, Emanuel 1101 8 miles
(13 km)
Numerous houses were damaged and mobile homes destroyed, primarily along US 221. 3 people were injured in Johnson County inside a destroyed mobile home north of Kite.
EF3 SE of Soperton Treutlen, Montgomery 1111 7 miles
(11.2 km)
Sheds and outbuildings were destroyed and one home lost its entire second story.
EF2 Normantown Toombs 1120 1 miles
(1.6 km)
Four mobile homes damaged, one home and one mobile home and one church were destroyed. Sheds and outbuildings were also destroyed. There were three injuries.
EF1 S of Millen Jenkins 32°46′N 81°57′W / 32.76°N 81.95°W / 32.76; -81.95 1133 1.7 miles
(2.8 km)
Large wedge tornado; numerous trees and power lines were knocked down on Old West Savannah Road and Highway 25 South. Damage was reported to about 50 houses and two churches, where one person was injured.
EF3 Cobbtown area Toombs, Emanuel, Candler, Tattnall 32°28′N 82°14′W / 32.467°N 82.233°W / 32.467; -82.233 1135 7 miles
(11 km)
Homes were damaged, trees and power lines were knocked down, and a convenience store was destroyed near Highway 23 and Highway 25. Two people suffered minor injuries.
EF1 SE of Nevils Bulloch 32°16′N 81°45′W / 32.26°N 81.75°W / 32.26; -81.75 1210 2.25 miles
(3.6 km)
A mobile home was destroyed and another was heavily damaged, along with several farm buildings.
EF4 N of Darien McIntosh 31°41′N 81°58′W / 31.683°N 81.967°W / 31.683; -81.967 1352 11 miles
(17 km)
Two commercial buildings were blown away, with part of the roof landing on Interstate 95 near milepost 50 and boats thrown up to 650 yards (550 m) away. Nine people were injured inside one of the buildings, but none seriously. Several other businesses were damaged, including a marina which was destroyed.
EF1 Sea Island Glynn 31°18′N 81°38′W / 31.300°N 81.633°W / 31.300; -81.633 1840 2 miles
(3.2 km)
Tornado reported in the Sea Palms resort area. Many trees were snapped or uprooted, a few of which fell on buildings. No other building damage reported.
South Carolina
EF0 SE of Johnston Edgefield 33°50′N 81°49′W / 33.83°N 81.81°W / 33.83; -81.81 0809 unknown Tornado reported between Edgefield and Johnston. Damage limited to trees and power lines.
EF0 NE of Baynham Aiken 0831 3 miles
(4.8 km)
No damage reported
EF0 SE of Ridge Spring Aiken 33°48′N 81°37′W / 33.80°N 81.62°W / 33.80; -81.62 0928 unknown Damage limited to trees
EF0 WNW of Wagener Aiken 33°42′N 81°29′W / 33.70°N 81.49°W / 33.70; -81.49 1007 8 miles
(12.8 km)
Weak tornado damaged a few trees.
EF0 SE of Varnville Hampton 1230 unknown Weak tornado with no damage
EF2 SW of Charleston Charleston 32°43′N 80°14′W / 32.72°N 80.23°W / 32.72; -80.23 2210 12 miles
(20 km)
Large wedge tornado crossed Wadmalaw Island, Johns Island and James Island. The heaviest damage was on Wadmalaw Island, but damage was reported on all three islands.
Indiana
EF0 S of Markleville Madison 1225 unknown A trailer was carried away, one home had roof damage and numerous trees were damaged
Kentucky
EF1 Cumberland Falls State Park McCreary, Whitley 36°50′N 84°20′W / 36.84°N 84.34°W / 36.84; -84.34 1310 1.5 miles
(2.4 km)
Many trees were knocked down in the park, one of which fell on a park ranger station.
EF1 Grahn Fork Carter 1420 1.2 miles
(2 km)
Several houses suffered structural damage, and a mobile home lost its roof.
EF1 E of Wooton Leslie 37°18′N 83°29′W / 37.300°N 83.483°W / 37.300; -83.483 1427 200 yds
(180 m)
Heavy tree and power line damage as a result of a tornado in the area.
Ohio
EF0 NE of West Jefferson Madison, Franklin 40°01′N 83°28′W / 40.017°N 83.467°W / 40.017; -83.467 1710 300 yds
(270 m)
Tornado reported according to CNN coverage. Narrow line of damage along Highway 142 with damage mainly to trees.
North Carolina
EF0 SE of Morganton Burke 2030 unknown Damage limited to trees
EF0 NE of Cat Square Lincoln 2048 unknown Brief touchdown in an open field
EF0 SE of Kirkland New Hanover 2203 unknown No damage reported
EF0 E of West Concord Cabarrus 2219 unknown Brief touchdown
EF2 NW of Lewiston to NW of Cremo Bertie 36°14′N 77°19′W / 36.233°N 77.317°W / 36.233; -77.317 2225 15 miles
(24 km)
Tornado damaged several houses and destroyed some mobile homes and a church. Numerous trees knocked down. Two people were injured
EF2 SE of Maysville Onslow, Jones 2257 5 miles
(8 km)
Outbuildings were destroyed and several homes were heavily damaged. 6 people were injured.
EF0 NW of Morton Fork Onslow 2328 unknown No damage reported
EF1 Morehead City Carteret 34°44′N 76°44′W / 34.74°N 76.73°W / 34.74; -76.73 0006 3 miles
(4.8 km)
Brief tornado knocked down some trees and flipped a trampoline. Minor damage to businesses also reported.
EF0 SW of Crab Point Carteret 0017 unknown Brief waterspout that moved onshore
EF1 N of Beaufort Carteret 0027 unknown Brief tornado touchdown
Sources: Storms Reports for May 11, 2008, NWS Peachtree City, NWS Wilmington, OH, NWS Jackson, KY, NWS Jacksonville, NWS Columbia, NWS Wakefield, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NWS Charleston, SC, NWS Charleston, WV

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency.

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