 Tropical Storm Fay over Florida at peak strength on August 19 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | August 15, 2008 |
| Extratropical | August 27, 2008 |
| Dissipated | August 29, 2008 |
| Tropical storm | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
| Highest winds | 70 mph (110 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 986mbar (hPa); 29.12 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 36 |
| Damage | $560 million (2008USD) |
| Areas affected | Leeward Islands,Puerto Rico,Hispaniola,Jamaica,Cayman Islands,Cuba,Florida,Georgia,Alabama,Mississippi,Louisiana,Arkansas,North Carolina,Tennessee,Kentucky,West Virginia andOhio |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the2008 Atlantic hurricane season | |
Tropical Storm Fay was an unusual and deadlytropical storm that moved erratically across the state ofFlorida and theCaribbean Sea. The sixth named storm of the2008 Atlantic hurricane season, Fay formed from a vigoroustropical wave on August 15 over theDominican Republic. It passed over the island ofHispaniola, into theGulf of Gonâve, across the island ofCuba, and madelandfall on theFlorida Keys late in the afternoon of August 18 before veering into theGulf of Mexico. It again made landfall nearNaples, Florida, in the early hours of August 19 and progressed northeast through theFlorida peninsula, emerging into theAtlantic Ocean nearMelbourne on August 20. Extensive flooding took place in parts of Florida as a result of its slow movement. On August 21, it made landfall again nearNew Smyrna Beach, Florida, moving due west across thePanhandle, crossingGainesville andPanama City, Florida. As it zigzagged from water to land, it became the first storm in recorded history to make landfall in Florida four times.[1] Thirty-six deaths were blamed on Fay.[2] The storm also resulted in one of the most prolific tropical cyclone related tornado outbreaks on record. A total of 81 tornadoes touched down across five states, three of which were rated asEF2. Fay would cause around $560 million in damages throughout its lifespan.[3]
Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depressionAtropical wave moved off the coast ofAfrica on August 7 without any significantconvection, with an associatedlow pressure area moving southwestward away from the coast. It passed just south of theCape Verde Islands, and tracked generally westward with asubtropical ridge centered to its north over theAzores.[4] Late on August 9, an area of convection developed in association with the wave.[5] With generally favorable conditions fordevelopment, the system began slowly organizing,[6] to the extent that on August 10, theNational Hurricane Center (NHC) remarked for its potential to become a tropical depression in a few days.[7] By August 11, however, the thunderstorm activity became disorganized and limited,[8] though the next day convection reformed by the time it was located about 650 mi (1,050 km) east of theLesser Antilles.[9] Thehurricane hunters first flew into the system on August 12, though the flight only reported a broad area of low pressure.[10]
After the hurricane hunters' flight, the system became disorganized as environmental conditions became less favorable,[11] and by late on August 13 the convection was limited and well-removed from the low center.[12] The next day, thunderstorm activity increased and organized,[13] though another hurricane hunters flight confirmed the system did not develop into a tropical cyclone.[14] After passing over the northern Lesser Antilles, the system moved over theVirgin Islands andPuerto Rico, maintaining an area of deep convection.[15] It became better defined as it moved through theMona Passage, and a hurricane hunters flight confirmed the presence of a closed circulation. A reconnaissance flight measured wind gusts of 56 miles per hour (90 km/h) and was designated as Tropical Storm Fay late on August 15 as the cyclone moved ashore along eastern Dominican Republic.[16] Initially, it was forecast to steadily intensify before and after crossingCuba, later reaching minimal hurricane status in the easternGulf of Mexico; theHWRFhurricane model predicted for Fay to become a strong hurricane off the coast of westernFlorida.[17]
Upon first becoming a tropical cyclone, Tropical Storm Fay was moving steadily westward over Hispaniola, influenced by aridge to its north.[16] At around 1200 UTC on August 16, the storm emerged into theGulf of Gonâve,[18] with little organized convection near the center.[19] Environmental conditions favored strengthening, and convection quickly developed over the center.[20] By early on August 17, a hurricane hunters flight reported a better organized circulation center, and satellite images displayed well-establishedoutflow within a large convection envelope.[21] After passing near or over southwesternGranma Province in Cuba, upper-levelwind shear increased slightly, and the convection diminished near the center. The storm turned more to the northwest, due to atrough weakening the ridge to its north.[22] However, at this time, theECMWF forecast had Fay making landfall in Southwest Florida, crossing into the Atlantic, then tracking westward across the Florida Panhandle – which is exactly what it would end up doing.[23]
Fay made four Florida landfalls, first atKey West in the late afternoon of August 18, then early the following morning atCape Romano south ofNaples as a 65 mph (105 km/h) tropical storm.[3] Later that day, while crossing central Florida, Fay unexpectedlystrengthened over land to just under hurricane intensity with 70 mph (110 km/h) winds and a pressure of 986 mbar,[3] which is a stronger intensity than Fay had ever obtained over open ocean. According to some local meteorologists, Fay actually gained strength over Florida's inland waters, including the vast expanses of the Florida Everglades and Lake Okeechobee[24] The storm developed an eye feature, and continued to hold its strength for the rest of the day.[25] After many hours of land interaction, Fay began to weaken.[26] Fay regained some strength, however, after leaving land atMelbourne and heading northward over the warmAtlantic Ocean waters, only to be deflected westward as it encountered ahigh pressure ridge. This resulted in another landfall atFlagler Beach in the afternoon of August 21. Fay then emerged into the northeastern Gulf of Mexico and made its fourth landfall on the morning of August 23 nearCarrabelle in the Florida Panhandle. Fay narrowly missed making yet another landfall, the center staying barely onshore while passingPanama City andSt. Andrews Bay. Fay then weakened to a depression later that day. For the next several days, Fay was a slow moving tropical depression. Fay started moving to the northeast over southern Mississippi, where it moved over Alabama and finally dissipated on August 27 over Georgia.
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When advisories were first issued on Tropical Storm Fay late on August 15, tropical storm warnings were issued across the entire northern coast of theHispaniola and Eastern Cuba as well as Southeastern Bahamas with tropical storm watches issued in parts of Northeastern Cuba and the Central Bahamas.[27][28] The storm tracked far enough south forthe Bahamas watches and warnings to be cancelled, but additional tropical storm warnings were issued for all of the coastHaiti.[29][30][31][32] Additional tropical storm watches and warnings were issued inJamaica, theCayman Islands,Florida,Georgia,Alabama,Mississippi, andLouisiana.[33][34][35][36][37][38] With Fay repeatedly being forecasted to become a hurricane, hurricane watches were issued in parts of Central Cuba as well asSouthwestern Florida.[33][29][35] A hurricane warning was issued for Southwestern Florida on August 18.[39] Fay's unexpected strengthening over land prompted a hurricane watch to briefly be issued for Northeastern Florida and Southeastern Georgia on August 19.[36]
| Dominican Republic | 4 |
| Haiti | 10 |
| Jamaica | 1 |
| United States | 21 |
| Total | 36 |
| Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | mm | in | |||
| 1 | 747.5 | 29.43 | Noel 2007 | Long Island | [40] |
| 2 | 580.1 | 22.84 | Dorian 2019 | Hope Town | [41] |
| 3 | 500.3 | 19.70 | Matthew 2016 | Matthew Town, Inagua | [42] |
| 4 | 436.6 | 17.19 | Flora 1963 | Duncan Town | [43] |
| 5 | 390.1 | 15.36 | Inez 1966 | Nassau Airport | [43] |
| 6 | 337.1 | 13.27 | Fox 1952 | New Providence | [43] |
| 7 | 321.1 | 12.64 | Michelle 2001 | Nassau | [44] |
| 8 | 309.4 | 12.18 | Erin 1995 | Church Grove | [45] |
| 9 | 260.0 | 9.88 | Fay 2008 | Freeport | [46] |
| 10 | 236.7 | 9.32 | Floyd 1999 | Little Harbor Abacos | [47] |
On August 15, the weather disturbance that would become Fay made landfall on Hispaniola. The system developed into a tropical storm while producing heavy rains on the island, prompting a major flash flood threat. The storm caused minor damage in Dominican Republic including falling trees and flooding, this caused most of the flights into and out of the country to be canceled.[48] At least four people were killed after being swept away by flood waters in the Dominican Republic.[49]
InHaiti, Fay's winds and rainfall damaged the agricultural sector, includingrice fields andbanana crops. One person died after being swept away by flood-waters while trying to cross a swollen river.[50] Two infants were killed when a bus flipped inHaiti.[51] In total, ten deaths were blamed on Fay in Haiti.[52]
InJamaica, one person was killed as a result of a vehicle being swept away in flood waters.[49] In total, 15 people died in the Caribbean.[2]
Despite making landfall in centralCuba, exact impact from Fay in that nation is unknown.
During seven days in Florida, August 18–24, 2008, eleven people died and thousands of homes plus roads were damaged, from 60 mph (97 km/h) winds and rain waters up to 5 feet (1.5 m) deep,[53] with flooded rivers ortornadoes, as Fay traveled through the entire state. Making initial landfall in theFlorida Keys and coming ashore again in theNaples area, Fay then crossed the state and exited nearNew Smyrna Beach, coming onshore again nearSt. Augustine andJacksonville, crossing the Panhandle and finally leaving thePensacola area intoAlabama, early on August 24. Returning from Mississippi towards Tennessee, Fay continued to dump heavy rains around Pensacola,Tallahassee, andPanama City even during August 25.
While Fay was moving across South-Central Florida, a tornado, rated EF2 on theEnhanced Fujita Scale,[54] took place after landfall inWellington, Florida, where significant damage was reported including doors and windows blown off houses, many trees knocked down and reports of a weak building destroyed.[55] Another tornado damaged 51 homes with nine of them rendered uninhabitable inBarefoot Bay.[56] According to the St. Lucie County Public Safety Department, about 8,000 homes were damaged from flooding.[57] The city ofMelbourne shattered a 50-year-old rainfall record after receiving 11 inches (28 cm) of rain in a 24‑hour period.[58] About 80 neighborhoods in Melbourne were flooded, and a "couple hundred" homes in southeast Melbourne were filled with three to four feet of water, according to a press statement.[59] One neighborhood was particularly hard hit: Lamplighter Village along John Rodes Boulevard in Melbourne, FL. The flooding was so extensive that GovernorCharlie Crist personally visited the neighborhood to assess the damage. A tornado touched down inStuart onU.S. 1 at Monroe Street, flipping a truck and damaging a gas station.[60] A 28-year-oldkite surfer was critically injured in Fort Lauderdale when winds associated with a Tropical Storm Fay feeder band slammed him face-first into the ground and then dragged him across the streets until he hit a building, which was filmed by aWFOR camera crew.[61]
Areas of the state received up to 25 inches (64 cm) of rain, causing serious flooding. Native wildlife, includingalligators, were seen in flooded neighborhoods after high water forced them from their habitat. Hundreds of homes were flooded inBrevard andSt. Lucie counties; some locations were inundated with up to 5 feet (1.5 m) of standing water.[62] Early estimates from Brevard county show $10 to $12 million in damages to homes and infrastructure.[59] Tropical Storm Fay resulted in the drowning of one person swimming offNeptune Beach and another swimmer inDuval County. Meanwhile, another 3 were killed in traffic accidents.[63] On August 21, PresidentGeorge W. Bush declared the entire state of Florida a Federal Disaster Area.[64]Seminole County also got hard hit by floods. Seminole County Public Schools were closed due to many roads being impassable. Many rivers in the county such as theSt. Johns River, theEconlockhatchee River, and theLittle Econlockhatchee River jumped their banks. Riverside Park inOviedo was under four feet of flood water due to theLittle Econlockhatchee River. On the evening of August 22, a tornado damaged four homes and a bridge inLake Wales.[65]
After moving into theFlorida Panhandle, five more people were killed as a result of Fay in Florida (all indirect),[66] including an electrocution which happened to an electrical worker doing repairs inGadsden County.[67]
Heavy rain was also reported in parts ofAlabama,Georgia andMississippi. A young boy was killed inGrady County, Georgia when he was swept away in a drainage ditch by floodwaters.[68] Another drowning death took place inElmore County, Alabama as a result of the weakening Fay.[69] On August 22, 2008, radio stationWNUZ, located in Alabama, "suffered direct lightning strikes" during Fay which resulted in "the complete destruction of the station's transmitter" and caused unspecified damage to other electrical broadcast equipment at the station.[70] The station applied to theFederal Communications Commission (FCC) for authority to stay silent while their engineers repaired or replaced the damaged gear and evaluated the station's other equipment. On December 24, 2008, WNUZ was granted permission to remain off the air until no later than June 22, 2009.[70][71]
Fay persisted as a tropical storm from its first landfall until weakening to a tropical depression on August 23. It eventually weakened to a remnant low over Alabama on August 26, from which 8 tornadoes were spawned in Alabama and 6 in Georgia, injuring two in Commerce, Georgia.[72][73]
High winds damaged the water tower inMidway, Alabama, compounding problems the town was experiencing with its water wells. A loan from theNational Rural Water Association and assistance fromAlabama Rural Water Association allowed Midway to make repairs and maintain the water supply.[74] The heavy and persistent rains associated with Fay, however, helped to temporarily alleviate extreme drought conditions over northern Georgia, northern Alabama, and easternTennessee.[75]
Heavy rains in Tennessee triggered flash flooding throughout eastern portions of the state.[76] InShelby County, flooding covered several cars, trapping several people. In all, Fay caused $20,000 in damages in Tennessee.[77] Rains in South Carolina caused a bridge inYork County to collapse, leaving $100,000 in damages.[78] Severe flooding in North Carolina, particularly inMecklenburg County damaged numerous homes. Near Charlotte, 148 buildings sustained major damage from floodwaters and numerous roads were shut down due to high waters. Damage in Mecklenburg alone amounted to $8.5 million.[79] InCabarrus County, 14 swift water rescues were undertaken due to cars being stranded in flooded roads. About 70 homes were damaged in the county, leaving $1 million in damages.[80] Damages to roads in the county were estimated at $5.5 million.[81] In all, Fay caused roughly $15 million in damage in North Carolina.[79][80][81]
Fay was the first storm on record to hit the same U.S. state on four separate occasions, beating a record set byHurricane Gordon of 1994, and was just the third storm on record to hit the U.S. at least 3 times, the third wasHurricane Juan in 1985, although Juan did not hit the same state three times; one of its landfalls was in Alabama, and the other 2 were in Louisiana.[82] Fay was the first storm to prompt storm warnings for the entire coast of Florida; the four separate landfalls were responsible for every stretch of the Florida coast to receive a Tropical Storm Watch or Warning, or a Hurricane Watch or Warning.[83]
The two highest rainfall amounts recorded were 27.65 inches (702 mm) at Windover Farms, 8 miles (13 km) northwest ofMelbourne, Florida, and 27.50 inches (698 mm) atThomasville, Georgia.
| Date | Total | Enhanced Fujita scale rating | Deaths | Injuries | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | EF1 | EF2 | EF3 | EF4 | EF5 | ||||
| August 18 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| August 19 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| August 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| August 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| August 22 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| August 23 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| August 24 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| August 25 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| August 26 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| August 27 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 50 | 32 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| F# | Location | County / Parish | State | Coord. | Date | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF0 | N ofBig Coppitt Key | Monroe | FL | 24°43′N81°22′W / 24.71°N 81.37°W /24.71; -81.37 (Big Coppitt Key (August 18, EF0)) | August 18 | 1655–1657 | 0.24 miles (390 m) | 50 yd (46 m) | Awaterspout formed north of theSeven Mile Bridge and moved onshore onBig Pine Key and downed a few trees.[84] |
| EF0 | WSW ofSummerland Key | Monroe | FL | 24°40′N81°28′W / 24.66°N 81.47°W /24.66; -81.47 (Summerland Key (August 18, EF0)) | August 18 | 1800–1802 | 0.07 miles (110 m) | 10 yd (9.1 m) | A waterspout was first observed nearRamrod Key before it moved onshore on Summerland Key. Several large tree limbs were snapped, a cable service line was torn from a house, and a 4x4 post was blown off a dock. A weather station recorded a 62 mph (100 km/h) gust during the event.[85] |
| EF0 | Hallandale Beach area | Broward | FL | 25°59′N80°08′W / 25.98°N 80.13°W /25.98; -80.13 (Hallandale Beach (August 18, EF0)) | August 18 | 2130–2131 | 0.25 miles (0.40 km) | 25 yd (23 m) | A brief tornado tracked through Hallandale Beach, damaging a patio screen, flipping several boats, and downing trees.[86] |
| EF2 | SSE ofWellington | Palm Beach | FL | 26°37′N80°14′W / 26.62°N 80.23°W /26.62; -80.23 (Wellington (August 19, EF2)) | August 19 | 0529–0533 | 2.72 miles (4.38 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | A strong tornado tracked through several subdivisions of Wellington, causing significant damage. The worst damage occurred at the Palm Beach Equine Clinic where two stables lost their roof, power poles were snapped, and many trees were downed. A heavy trailer at a polo club was tossed 40 yd (37 m) and an apartment building near Folkstone Circle lost 70 percent of its roof tiles. Damage from the tornado amounted to $1.25 million[87] |
| EF0 | Stuart area | Martin | FL | 27°09′N80°13′W / 27.15°N 80.22°W /27.15; -80.22 (Stuart (August 19, EF0)) | August 19 | 1411–1412 | 0.02 miles (32 m) | 30 yd (27 m) | A brief tornado touched down in Stuart, damaging apanel truck and a nearby service station awning.[88] |
| EF0 | NW ofWhite City | St. Lucie | FL | 27°23′N80°22′W / 27.39°N 80.37°W /27.39; -80.37 (White City (August 19, EF0)) | August 19 | 1635–1636 | 0.08 miles (130 m) | 30 yd (27 m) | A brief tornado damaged the roof and interior ceiling of a warehouse inFort Pierce.[89] |
| EF1 | W ofMicco | Brevard | FL | 27°53′N80°31′W / 27.88°N 80.51°W /27.88; -80.51 (Micco (August 19, EF1)) | August 19 | 1745–1750 | 0.33 miles (0.53 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | A brief tornado struck the community ofBarefoot Bay, destroying 9 mobile homes and damaging 59 more. The most severe damage to the homes consisted of collapsed exterior walls and removal of roofs. Dozens of smaller structures were impacted and two people sustained minor injuries. Damage amounted to $420,000.[90] |
| No tornadoes touched down on August 20 and 21 as the right-front quadrant of Fay moved over the Atlantic | |||||||||
| EF0 | ESE ofBakersville | St. Johns | FL | 29°53′N81°26′W / 29.88°N 81.43°W /29.88; -81.43 (Bakersville (August 22, EF0)) | August 22 | 1715–1716 | 0.59 miles (0.95 km) | 10 yd (9.1 m) | Brief tornado reported by law enforcement.[91] |
| EF0 | Isle of Palms South | Duval | FL | 30°16′N81°26′W / 30.26°N 81.44°W /30.26; -81.44 (Isle of Palms South (August 22, EF0)) | August 22 | 1740–1742 | 0.17 miles (270 m) | 100 yd (91 m) | Brief tornado snapped and twisted the tops of pine trees.[92] |
| EF0 | NE ofBostwick | Clay | FL | 29°51′N81°36′W / 29.85°N 81.60°W /29.85; -81.60 (Bostwick (August 22, EF0)) | August 22 | 2125–2126 | 0.1 miles (160 m) | 100 yd (91 m) | A waterspout reported along theSt. Johns River briefly moved onshore in Clay County.[93] |
| EF0 | Fleming Island area | Clay | FL | 30°02′N81°43′W / 30.04°N 81.71°W /30.04; -81.71 (Fleming Island (August 22, EF0)) | August 22 | 2140–2147 | 1.32 miles (2.12 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Tornado caused widespread tree damage and impacted one home in Fleming Island.[94] |
| EF0 | NW ofLake Rosalie | Polk | FL | 27°56′N81°25′W / 27.94°N 81.42°W /27.94; -81.42 (Lake Rosalie (August 22, EF0)) | August 22 | 2225–2227 | 0.72 miles (1.16 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | Waterspout formed over Lake Rosalie and briefly moved onshore near Camp Rosalie before dissipating. Five structures in the camp sustained minor roof damage.[95] |
| EF1 | N ofStaunton | Cook | GA | 31°17′N83°28′W / 31.29°N 83.47°W /31.29; -83.47 (Staunton (August 23, EF1)) | August 23 | 2050–2053 | 1.4 miles (2.3 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | Tornado formed nearU.S. Route 41 and tracked northwest, passing overInterstate 75. Numerous trees were downed and a barn sustained heavy damage along its path.[96] |
| EF0 | ENE ofPalatka Municipal Airport | Putnam | FL | 29°40′N81°40′W / 29.66°N 81.66°W /29.66; -81.66 (Palatka Municipal Airport (August 23, EF0)) | August 23 | 2153–2201 | 3.74 miles (6.02 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Tornado began as a waterspout nearHighway 17 and tracked north toward Bostwick. Public reports indicated a tornado was on the ground, though no damage occurred.[97] |
| EF0 | ESE ofCapps | Jefferson | FL | 30°25′N83°56′W / 30.41°N 83.93°W /30.41; -83.93 (Capps (August 23, EF0)) | August 23 | 2212–2213 | 0.2 miles (320 m) | 50 yd (46 m) | A short-lived tornado snapped the tops off many pine trees.[98] |
| EF0 | WNW ofWare | Elmore | AL | 32°28′N86°07′W / 32.46°N 86.11°W /32.46; -86.11 (Ware (August 24, EF0)) | August 24 | 1907–1907 | 0.04 miles (64 m) | 20 yd (18 m) | Public report of a brief tornado in the Emerald Valley area of Elmore County; no damage occurred.[99] |
| EF0 | SW ofWetona | Coosa | AL | 32°46′N86°22′W / 32.76°N 86.36°W /32.76; -86.36 (Wetona (August 24, EF0)) | August 24 | 1912–1912 | 0.01 miles (16 m) | 20 yd (18 m) | Public report of a brief tornado near the Coosa–Elmore County line close to theCoosa River; no damage occurred.[100] |
| EF0 | Arley area | Winston | AL | 34°05′N87°13′W / 34.09°N 87.22°W /34.09; -87.22 (Arley (August 24, EF0)) | August 24 | 2324–2324 | 0.05 miles (80 m) | 20 yd (18 m) | Brief tornado touched down in Arley and downed several street signs, one of which was blown into a power pole and snapped it.[101] |
| EF0 | SSE ofPrattville-Grouby Field | Autauga | AL | 32°10′N86°26′W / 32.16°N 86.43°W /32.16; -86.43 (Prattville-Grouby Field (August 25, EF0)) | August 25 | 1225–1225 | 0.05 miles (80 m) | 20 yd (18 m) | Brief tornado snapped several trees alongInterstate 65.[102] |
| EF0 | NE ofCorcoran | Pike | AL | 32°52′N85°57′W / 32.86°N 85.95°W /32.86; -85.95 (Corcoran (August 25, EF0)) | August 25 | 1318–1319 | 0.45 miles (0.72 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | Brief tornado destroyed an outbuilding and damaged several structures; 15 trees were snapped along its path.[103] |
| EF1 | WNW ofArguta | Dale | AL | 31°35′N85°10′W / 31.58°N 85.16°W /31.58; -85.16 (Arguta (August 25, EF1)) | August 25 | 1320–1322 | 0.44 miles (0.71 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | Brief tornado uprooted several trees and heavily damaged a barn.[104] |
| EF1 | SE ofSt. Clair Springs | St. Clair | AL | 33°45′N86°23′W / 33.75°N 86.38°W /33.75; -86.38 (St. Clair Springs (August 25, EF1)) | August 25 | 1556–1606 | 3.38 miles (5.44 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Tornado touched down northeast of the Saint Clair Correctional Facility and tracked northwest. Numerous trees were downed along its path, some of which fell on homes and caused damage.[105] |
| EF1 | SSE ofAllgood | Blount | AL | 33°52′N86°28′W / 33.86°N 86.47°W /33.86; -86.47 (Allgood (August 25, EF1)) | August 25 | 1625–1626 | 0.41 miles (0.66 km) | 60 yd (55 m) | Tornado touched down along the shore of Inland Lake and tracked across it before moving back on land. Numerous trees were downed, two buildings sustained minor damage, and a few power poles were downed.[106] |
| EF2 | NW ofChulafinnee | Cleburne | AL | 33°35′N85°41′W / 33.58°N 85.68°W /33.58; -85.68 (Chulafinnee (August 25, EF2)) | August 25 | 1706–1707 | 0.46 miles (0.74 km) | 400 yd (370 m) | Brief but strong tornado caused significant damage to a gas station and convenience store and downed 100–200 trees.[107] |
| EF1 | SW ofOld Davisville | Calhoun | AL | 33°38′N85°41′W / 33.64°N 85.68°W /33.64; -85.68 (Old Davisville (August 25, EF1)) | August 25 | 1711–1711 | 0.01 miles (16 m) | 50 yd (46 m) | Brief tornado significantly damaged one home.[108] |
| EF1 | NNE ofChoccolocco | Calhoun | AL | 33°41′N85°41′W / 33.68°N 85.69°W /33.68; -85.69 (Choccolocco (August 25, EF1)) | August 25 | 1719–1720 | 1.1 miles (1.8 km) | 250 yd (230 m) | Brief tornado destroyed an auto shop and damaged three homes. Approximately 50–100 trees were snapped or uprooted along its path.[109] |
| EF0 | ESE ofJacobs | Jackson | FL | 30°53′N85°22′W / 30.88°N 85.36°W /30.88; -85.36 (Jacobs (August 25, EF0)) | August 25 | 2226–2227 | 0.2 miles (320 m) | 50 yd (46 m) | Brief tornado with no damage.[110] |
| EF0 | SSW ofEnon | Pike | AL | 31°49′N85°44′W / 31.81°N 85.73°W /31.81; -85.73 (Enon (August 25, EF0)) | August 25 | 2258–2258 | 0.01 miles (16 m) | 20 yd (18 m) | Brief tornado snapped or uprooted several trees.[111] |
| EF1 | SSE ofGordon | Houston | AL | 31°07′N85°05′W / 31.12°N 85.08°W /31.12; -85.08 (Gordon (August 25, EF1)) | August 25 | 0026–0027 | 0.2 miles (320 m) | 20 yd (18 m) | Brief tornado downed several trees, one of which fell on a mobile home and destroyed it.[112] |
| EF0 | N ofEnterprise | Miller | GA | 31°10′N84°50′W / 31.17°N 84.83°W /31.17; -84.83 (Enterprise (August 25, EF0)) | August 25 | 0202–0205 | 0.95 miles (1.53 km) | 75 yd (69 m) | Tornado damaged a barn, mobile home, and irrigation pivot and uprooted trees.[113] |
| EF0 | SW ofPercale | Monroe | GA | 33°04′N83°48′W / 33.06°N 83.80°W /33.06; -83.80 (Percale (August 26, EF0)) | August 26 | 1610–1611 | 0.29 miles (0.47 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Brief tornado with no damage.[114] |
| EF0 | NW ofFort Lawn | Chester | SC | 34°43′N80°55′W / 34.72°N 80.92°W /34.72; -80.92 (Ft. Lawn (August 26, EF0)) | August 26 | 1618–1618 | 0.1 miles (160 m) | 20 yd (18 m) | Brief tornado downed several trees and power lines.[115] |
| EF1 | NNE ofGainesville | Hall | GA | 34°22′N83°22′W / 34.37°N 83.36°W /34.37; -83.36 (Gainesville (August 26, EF1)) | August 26 | 1625–1627 | 1.14 miles (1.83 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | Tornado downed about 200 trees; 20 homes sustained damage from fallen trees.[116] |
| EF1 | S ofReed Creek to NE ofTownville | Hart,Anderson | GA,SC | 34°26′N82°55′W / 34.44°N 82.92°W /34.44; -82.92 (Reed Creek (August 26, EF1)) | August 26 | 1818–1836 | 12.44 miles (20.02 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | Tornado moved along an intermittent path near the Georgia–South Carolina border, downing many trees and power lines. Some structural damage occurred near Reed Creek.[117] After crossingLake Hartwell, the tornado moved into South Carolina and remained over mostly wooded areas before dissipating.[118] |
| EF1 | S ofCherrys | Pickens,Oconee | SC | 34°35′N82°52′W / 34.59°N 82.87°W /34.59; -82.87 (Cherrys (August 26, EF1)) | August 26 | 1836–1850 | 6.83 miles (10.99 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | Tornado touched down along the Pickens–Oconee County line and downed several trees and power lines along an intermittent path.[119] The tornado caused minor structural damage around theMemorial Stadium inClemson University.[120] |
| EF0 | NNE ofSix Mile | Pickens | SC | 34°50′N82°49′W / 34.83°N 82.81°W /34.83; -82.81 (Six Mile (August 26, EF0)) | August 26 | 1920–1920 | 0.1 miles (160 m) | 30 yd (27 m) | Brief tornado downed power lines alongHighway 137.[121] |
| EF2 | WSW ofSandy Springs | Anderson,Pickens | SC | 34°35′N82°49′W / 34.58°N 82.81°W /34.58; -82.81 (Sandy Springs (August 26, EF2)) | August 26 | 1935–1947 | 5.48 miles (8.82 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | Tornado touched down alongHighway 187 where it damaged a home and downed trees. Tracking northward, the storm intensified and snapped numerous large trees near the Anderson–Pickens County line. Damage in the area was rated EF2.[122] The tornado continued into the south side of Clemson University campus before dissipating.[123] |
| EF1 | SW ofOakwood | Hall | GA | 34°13′N83°53′W / 34.21°N 83.89°W /34.21; -83.89 (Oakwood (August 26, EF1)) | August 26 | 1938–1949 | 4.82 miles (7.76 km) | 200 yd (180 m) | An intermittent tornado first touched down southwest of Oakwood and remained on the ground for 0.75 mi (1.21 km). Along this portion of the track, ten homes and the local elementary school sustained minor roof damage. Five minutes later, the tornado touched down again to the southwest ofGainesville and tracked for 2.25 mi (3.62 km). Fifteen homes in the El Rancho Estates and the Lyman Elementary School sustained minor damage. Losses from the tornado amounted to $750,000.[124] |
| EF1 | SSW ofDonaldson Air Force Base | Greenville | SC | 34°38′N82°23′W / 34.64°N 82.38°W /34.64; -82.38 (Donaldson Air Force Base (August 26, EF1)) | August 26 | 2005–2017 | 6.09 miles (9.80 km) | 30 yd (27 m) | A tornado destroyed a large garage, removed shingles from homes, and downed trees about 5 mi (8.0 km) east ofPelzer.[125] |
| EF1 | SW ofGillsville | Hall | GA | 34°20′N83°43′W / 34.33°N 83.71°W /34.33; -83.71 (Gillsville (August 26, EF1)) | August 26 | 2020–2022 | 0.77 miles (1.24 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | A brief tornado touched down southwest of Gillsville and removed a roof from a home. Three other homes sustained minor to moderate damage and 20 trees were downed.[126] |
| EF1 | NNE ofArcade | Jackson | GA | 34°07′N83°33′W / 34.12°N 83.55°W /34.12; -83.55 (Arcade (August 26, EF1)) | August 26 | 2030–2047 | 7.64 miles (12.30 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | An intermittent tornado first touched down north-northeast of Arcade where it downed a few tree limbs before lifting. The storm then touched down again in the city ofCommerce and tracked for 1.25 mi (2.01 km) before lifting near the Jackson–Banks County line. Forty trees were downed by the tornado, many of which fell on mobile homes and caused significant damage. Three mobile homes were destroyed, resulting in three injuries, and fifteen others were damaged.[127] |
| EF0 | NE ofShelton | Fairfield | SC | 34°31′N81°24′W / 34.52°N 81.40°W /34.52; -81.40 (Shelton (August 26, EF0)) | August 26 | 2242–2248 | 4.85 miles (7.81 km) | 60 yd (55 m) | Tornado caused minor tree damage.[128] |
| EF0 | NNW ofMallorysville | Wilkes | GA | 33°54′N82°47′W / 33.90°N 82.78°W /33.90; -82.78 (Mallorysville (August 26, EF0)) | August 26 | 2255–2307 | 5.06 miles (8.14 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Tornado moved an anchored mobile home 6 ft (1.8 m) off its foundation and caused minor shingle damage to another home alongHighway 17. Numerous trees were downed along the entire path.[129] |
| EF0 | W ofCornwell | Chester | SC | 34°36′N81°12′W / 34.60°N 81.20°W /34.60; -81.20 (Cornwell (August 26, EF0)) | August 26 | 2312–2312 | 0.1 miles (160 m) | 20 yd (18 m) | Brief tornado downed trees and power lines.[130] |
| EF0 | S ofSalem | Randolph | NC | 35°49′N79°48′W / 35.82°N 79.80°W /35.82; -79.80 (Salem (August 27, EF0)) | August 27 | 1630–1635 | 0.5 miles (0.80 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Brief tornado damaged two outbuildings and downed many trees. Cement yard statues and a light carport were tossed across a road.[131] |
| EF0 | ENE ofSurf City | Pender | NC | 34°26′N77°32′W / 34.43°N 77.53°W /34.43; -77.53 (Surf City (August 27, EF0)) | August 27 | 1705–1706 | 0.02 miles (32 m) | 10 yd (9.1 m) | Waterspout briefly moved onshore and tossed pool furniture.[132] |
| EF0 | ESE ofArcher | Johnston | NC | 35°43′N78°20′W / 35.71°N 78.33°W /35.71; -78.33 (Archer (August 27, EF0)) | August 27 | 1744–1746 | 0.25 miles (0.40 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Brief tornado snapped or uprooted many trees in a densely forested area.[133] |
| EF0 | E ofScotts Crossroads | Wilson | NC | 35°44′N78°02′W / 35.73°N 78.03°W /35.73; -78.03 (Scotts Crossroads (August 27, EF0)) | August 27 | 1750–1755 | 4.47 miles (7.19 km) | 50 yd (46 m) | Local law enforcement reported a tornado "bouncing" along a path extending fromHighway 42 toInterstate 95, remaining over tobacco and soy fields for its entire duration.[134] |
| EF0 | S ofCrutchfield Crossroads | Chatham | NC | 35°47′N79°25′W / 35.78°N 79.42°W /35.78; -79.42 (Crutchfield Crossroads (August 27, EF0)) | August 27 | 2008–2013 | 2.63 miles (4.23 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Weak tornado caused significant damage to an outbuilding and minor damage to several other structures. Many large trees were downed along its path.[135] |
| EF0 | NE ofFremont | Wayne,Wilson | NC | 35°35′N77°56′W / 35.58°N 77.93°W /35.58; -77.93 (Fremont (August 27, EF0)) | August 27 | 0457–0505 | 1.94 miles (3.12 km) | 100 yd (91 m) | Tornado touched down over a corn field before impacting several farms. A barn was destroyed and a nearby home sustained minor damage; debris from the structures was blown up to 100 yd (91 m) away. After crossing a soy field, the tornado caused a second barn to collapse before temporarily lifting. It briefly touched down a short time after and caused minor damage to a few mobile homes and outbuildings before dissipating.[136][137] |
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