List of United States tornadoes in 1950

This page documents all the known tornadoes that touched down in the United States during 1950. Hundreds of tornadoes went unnoticed in 1950 as only 201 were officially confirmed, compared to the average of over 1,000 per year.

The total count of tornadoes and ratings differs from various agencies accordingly. The article, therefore, documents information from the most contemporary official sources alongside assessments from tornado historian Thomas P. Grazulis.

Confirmed tornadoes

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Confirmed tornadoes by Fujita rating
FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total
0 16 86 68 24 7 0 201

January

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Confirmed tornadoes by Fujita rating
FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total
0 0 1 3 3 0 0 7

January 3 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, January 3, 1950[nb 1][nb 2]
F# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F3 NE of Castle Point, MO to South Roxana, IL St. Louis (MO), St. Charles (MO), Madison (IL) MO, IL 38°46′N 90°13′W / 38.77°N 90.22°W / 38.77; -90.22 (Castle Point (Jan. 3, F3)) 17:00–? 9.5 mi (15.3 km) 150 yd (140 m) Strong tornado destroyed or damaged 52 homes as it moved northeastward through Spanish Lake, Missouri, and Hartford, Illinois. An oil refinery in Roxanna incurred damage as well. Damages were estimated at $2.75 million and three people were injured. This is the first tornado ever documented in the database.[2][3][4][5]
F3 ESE of Chapman to Southern Fillmore to NW of Bingham Montgomery, Fayette IL 39°06′N 89°18′W / 39.10°N 89.30°W / 39.10; -89.30 (Chapman (Jan. 3, F3)) 17:55–? 3.6 mi (5.8 km) 130 yd (120 m) This intense tornado, which was produced by the same storm that produced the previous F3 tornado, "reduced" four homes and a number of barns "to splinters." Damages were estimated at $250,000 and three people were injured.[3][4][6]
F1 Northern Van Wert Van Wert OH 40°53′N 84°35′W / 40.88°N 84.58°W / 40.88; -84.58 (Van Wert (Jan. 3, F1)) 2200 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 10 yd (9.1 m) Damages were estimated at $25,000 and one person was injured.[7]

January 13 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, January 13, 1950[nb 1][nb 2]
F# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F3 N of Vandervort Polk AR 34°24′N 94°22′W / 34.40°N 94.37°W / 34.40; -94.37 (Vandervort (Jan. 13, F3)) 1125 0.6 mi (0.97 km) 17 yd (16 m) 1 death – This brief tornado destroyed a poorly constructed home. Damages were estimated at $2,500 and one person was injured. This was the first killer tornado in the database. Grazulis classified the tornado as an F1.[8][4]

January 25 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, January 25, 1950[nb 1][nb 2]
F# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F2 Pilot Knob Iron MO 37°36′N 90°41′W / 37.60°N 90.68°W / 37.60; -90.68 (Pilot Knob (Jan. 25, F2)) 0130 2.3 mi (3.7 km) 300 yd (270 m) This tornado unroofed or destroyed a few farmhouses and several outbuildings. Damages were estimated at $250,000 and five people were injured.[9][4]
F2 Thayer Kankakee IL 41°10′N 87°20′W / 41.17°N 87.33°W / 41.17; -87.33 (Thayer (Jan. 25, F2)) 0300 0 mi (0 km) 100 yd (91 m) This tornado destroyed a CBS-built store, unroofed or otherwise damaged neighboring structures, and drove a 20-foot-long (6.1 m) steel beam into the ground. Damages were estimated at $250,000.[10][4]

January 26 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, January 26, 1950[nb 1][nb 2]
F# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F2 S of Encino Brooks TX 26°53′N 98°07′W / 26.88°N 98.12°W / 26.88; -98.12 (Encino (Jan. 26, F2)) 0000 4.7 mi (7.6 km) 133 yd (122 m) This tornado unroofed and wrecked a ranch-style house. Two people were injured.[11][4]

February

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Confirmed tornadoes by Fujita rating
FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total
0 0 5 11 3 1 0 20

February 11–13 events

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List of confirmed tornadoes in the tornado outbreak of February 11–13, 1950
F# Location County / Parish State Start Coord.[nb 3] Date[nb 1] Time (UTC) Path length Width[nb 4] Damage
F2 Alvin Brazoria Texas 29°25′N 95°15′W / 29.42°N 95.25°W / 29.42; -95.25 (Alvin (Feb. 11, F0)) February 11 19:10–? 7 mi (11 km)※ 300 yd (270 m)† $75,000
20 businesses and homes were destroyed or unroofed. The NCEI database incorrectly extends the path to Webster through Galveston and Harris counties.[15][16][17]
F3 Western La Porte Harris Texas 29°40′N 95°03′W / 29.67°N 95.05°W / 29.67; -95.05 (La Porte (Feb. 11, F3)) February 11 19:40†–? 15 mi (24 km)† 500 yd (460 m)† $200,000
1 death – An intense tornado damaged 25 homes in its path, some of which it destroyed. The remaining homes lost their roofs, and in all, some 200 structures incurred damage. 20 injuries took place, and a female centenarian was killed.[15][18][17]
F2† Montalba Anderson Texas Un­known February 11 02:30–? 2 mi (3.2 km) 100 yd (91 m) Un­known
Barns and a home were wrecked. Items from the buildings were strewn 1 mi (1.6 km) distant.[15]
F2 Chappell Hill Smith Texas 35°00′N 95°12′W / 35°N 95.2°W / 35; -95.2 (Tyler (Apr. 22, F2)) February 11 03:00–? 10 mi (16 km)† 75 yd (69 m)† $100,000
This strong tornado passed just east of Tyler, leveling 16 structures, including the store of a blacksmith and three homes. The tornado passed within 100 yd (300 ft) of a church with 300 people in attendance. Five people were injured.[15][19][17]
F2† E of Pine to Omaha Camp, Titus, Morris Texas Un­known February 11 05:30–? 2 mi (3.2 km) 20 yd (18 m) $70,000
A pair of homes were wrecked near the start of the path, resulting in a pair of injuries. At Omaha a gymnasium at a school was destroyed, along with several homes.[15]
F3† S of Hughes Springs to Corley to E of New Boston Cass, Bowie Texas 32°59′N 94°38′W / 32.98°N 94.63°W / 32.98; -94.63 (Hughes Springs (Apr. 22, F2)) February 11 05:45†–06:30 30 mi (48 km)† 150 yd (140 m)† $200,000
1 death – At Hugh Springs 15 homes were a total loss and 24 others received damage. 15 injuries occurred in town. At Corley the tornado affected 15 additional homes, some of which it wrecked. Eight people were injured at Corley. In all 30 people were injured along the path.[15][20][21][17]
F1 Downtown Dublin Erath Texas 32°05′N 98°21′W / 32.08°N 98.35°W / 32.08; -98.35 (Dublin (Feb. 12, F1)) February 12 07:15–? 2.3 mi (3.7 km)‡ 250 yd (230 m)※ $20,000
Five structures were seriously damaged.[22][17]
F2† Baileyville Falls Texas Un­known February 12 11:30–? 2 mi (3.2 km) 100 yd (91 m) $25,000
A strong tornado destroyed 10 homes. Five people were injured.[15]
F2 SSW of Davis Prairie to southern Groesbeck Limestone Texas 31°31′N 96°33′W / 31.52°N 96.55°W / 31.52; -96.55 (Groesbeck (Feb. 12, F2)) February 12 11:45†–? 8 mi (13 km)† 70 yd (64 m)† $25,000
At Groesbeck approximately 20 businesses and homes lost their roofs or were destroyed. Debris rained on the courthouse in town, though the tornado dissipated beforehand. Four people were injured.[15][23][17]
F2† Gill Harrison Texas Un­known February 12 16:00–? 6 mi (9.7 km) 100 yd (91 m) Un­known
Four homes were wrecked. 10 injuries were reported.[15]
F2† S of Lufkin to Beulah to S of Huntington Polk, Angelina Texas Un­known February 12 16:42–? 15 mi (24 km) 100 yd (91 m) Un­known
3 deaths – This tornado struck two rural communities, sweeping away a home and strewing the debris for acres. A father and his two children died, and three other people sustained injuries, including the mother of the children. A school was destroyed as well.[15]
F2† Near Chireno Nacogdoches Texas Un­known February 12 17:00–? 8 mi (13 km) 300 yd (270 m) Un­known
This tornado wrecked six homes and injured two people.[15]
F3† S of Center (TX) to Fellowship (TX) to E of Keachi (LA) Shelby (TX), DeSoto (LA) Texas, Louisiana 31°48′N 94°12′W / 31.8°N 94.2°W / 31.8; -94.2 (Center (Feb. 12, F1)) February 12 17:50†–? 30 mi (48 km)† 150 yd (140 m)† $250,000
3 deaths – This intense, long-tracked tornado leveled a home at Fellowship, killing two people inside during lunchtime. 32 or more other injuries occurred in and near Fellowship. Other structures were damaged at Jericho. In Louisiana the tornado wrecked 12 homes, killing a third person. The tornado killed hundreds of chickens as well. In all, 37 people were injured along the path. This tornado belonged to the same family as the Shreveport F4 and ended near Logansport, Louisiana.[15][24][25][26][17]
F2† Near Hell Creek Union Mississippi 34°36′N 89°07′W / 34.6°N 89.12°W / 34.6; -89.12 (Myrtle #1 (Feb. 12, F2)) February 12 18:00–? 2 mi (3.2 km)† 33 yd (30 m)‡ $20,000
A brief tornado struck four homes and a barn. Three of the homes lost their roofs, and a barn and the fourth home were flattened.[15][27]
F2 Cane Creek Grant Arkansas 34°29′N 92°24′W / 34.48°N 92.4°W / 34.48; -92.4 (Cane Creek (Feb. 12, F2)) February 12 18:30–? 0.1 mi (0.16 km)‡ 100 yd (91 m) $450
A brief-but-strong tornado swept away a barn, flattened a small house, unroofed another home, destroyed an outhouse and a chicken coop, and knocked down a 2-acre (0.81 ha) swath of trees.[15][28][17]
F4 N of Stonewall to Barksdale Air Force Base Caddo, Bossier Louisiana 32°21′N 93°46′W / 32.35°N 93.77°W / 32.35; -93.77 (Stonewall (Feb. 12, F4)) February 12 19:00–? 20 mi (32 km)† 100 yd (91 m)† $350,000
8 deaths – A violent tornado tracked just northwest of Forbing, leveling several homes. On the southern outskirts of Shreveport, the tornado caused two deaths. It then hit the Shreveport Holding and Reconsignment Depot, which had recently been renamed Slack Air Force Depot, near Barksdale Air Force Base. The tornado destroyed the Depot, causing the deaths of six people, including five airmen and a civilian worker. Nearby, injuries occurred in a mess hall and barracks as the tornado hit the AFB. With a forward speed of 35 mph (56 km/h), the parent supercell progressed into Arkansas, where it later spawned the Mount Holly F2 tornado. In all, 30 people were injured.[29][15][30][31][32][17]
F3† Near Grand Cane to NE of Sligo DeSoto, Bossier Louisiana 32°12′N 93°35′W / 32.2°N 93.58°W / 32.2; -93.58 (Grand Cane (Feb. 12, F2)) February 12 19:24†–? 35 mi (56 km)† 200 yd (180 m)† $90,000
7+ deaths – This intense tornado claimed the lives of at least three—possibly four—children in a pair of homes near Grand Cane. On a plantation, the tornado leveled a tenant home, killing three family members inside the structure. Nearby, the tornado overturned a vehicle, killing a pedestrian who was sheltering in a ditch. At least one additional fatality took place before the tornado dissipated, and 30 people were injured along the path. The NCEI database incorrectly lists the path as beginning west of Williams and ending west of Haynesville, passing southeast of the towns of Caspiana and McDade.[33][34][35][17]
F3 Zwolle to Roy† to Gibsland Sabine, Natchitoches, Bienville Louisiana 31°38′N 93°39′W / 31.63°N 93.65°W / 31.63; -93.65 (Zwolle (Feb. 12, F3)) February 12 20:00※–? 74.5 mi (119.9 km)‡ 100 yd (91 m)※ $50,000
9 deaths – This tornado family first generated intermittent, F1-level damage at Zwolle, along with downburst-related effects. At Roy, near Castor, the tornado destroyed or damaged 25 homes, some of which were leveled, with six deaths in one of them, all of which were in one family; in all eight people died in town. A final fatality occurred just northeast of Castor. The tornado obliterated numerous small homes in its path, but its damage is poorly documented outside Roy. Bodies of the dead were carried as far as 14 mi (0.40 km) from their original locations. 40 people were injured along the path.[36][37][38][39][40][41]
F2 N of Mount Holly Union, Ouachita Arkansas 33°16′N 92°57′W / 33.27°N 92.95°W / 33.27; -92.95 (Mt. Holly (Feb. 12, F2)) February 12 21:00–? 6 mi (9.7 km)† 100 yd (91 m) $20,000
A strong tornado damaged electrical wires, a store, and an oil camp. Additionally, the tornado leveled many barns and three homes.[33][42][41]
FU※ Near Lovell Lake–LaBelle Jefferson Texas Un­known February 12 21:30–? Un­known 50 yd (46 m) $8,100
Eight homes were destroyed or damaged. One person was injured.[41]
F1 E of Epps East Carroll Louisiana 32°36′N 91°20′W / 32.6°N 91.33°W / 32.6; -91.33 (Epps (Feb. 12, F1)) February 12 05:00–? 0.5 mi (0.80 km)‡ 33 yd (30 m)‡ $25,000
A brief, weak tornado struck several structures, causing minimal damage.[43][41]
F1 Rosemark Shelby Tennessee 35°21′N 89°46′W / 35.35°N 89.77°W / 35.35; -89.77 (Rosemark (Feb. 13, F1)) February 13 07:00–? 0.2 mi (0.32 km)‡ 7 yd (6.4 m)‡ $2,000
A short-lived tornado destroyed outbuildings and caused extensive damage to a few farmhouses. Eight people were injured inside one of the houses.[44][41]
F2 Hurricane Hill Lauderdale Tennessee 35°45′N 89°29′W / 35.75°N 89.48°W / 35.75; -89.48 (Ripley (Feb. 13, F2)) February 13 08:00–? 2 mi (3.2 km)† 20 yd (18 m)† $5,000
9 deaths – A very brief but devastating tornado struck a residential area, leveling a few small homes on the hilltop. Two parents and their six children were inside one of the homes that were swept away. The structure, which was poorly built, was lofted 85 yd (255 ft) before disintegrating, killing all nine occupants. An injury occurred as well. As of 2017, this is the deadliest F2/EF2 tornado ever recorded in the United States.[45][33][46][41]
F2 Southeastern New Albany Union Mississippi 34°36′N 89°07′W / 34.6°N 89.12°W / 34.6; -89.12 (Myrtle #2 (Feb. 12, F1)) February 13 09:20–? 5 mi (8.0 km)† 33 yd (30 m)‡ $25,000
This tornado leveled a small residence in its path. Additionally, it destroyed three barns nearby. The NCEI database lists a pair of injuries and three fatalities, but Grazulis does not list any casualties.[33][17]


February 27 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, February 27, 1950[nb 1][nb 2]
F# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F2 Southern Lake Hefner Oklahoma OK 35°33′N 97°36′W / 35.55°N 97.60°W / 35.55; -97.60 (Bethany (Feb. 27, F2)) 1620 2.0 mi (3.2 km) 50 yd (46 m) Damages were estimated at $25,000. Grazulis did not list the tornado as an F2 or stronger.[47][48]

March

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Confirmed tornadoes by Fujita rating
FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total
0 1 6 12 2 0 0 21

March 1 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, March 1, 1950[nb 1][nb 2]
F# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 Collinsville Lauderdale MS 32°30′N 88°51′W / 32.50°N 88.85°W / 32.50; -88.85 (Collinsville (Mar 1, F1)) 0830 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 10 yd (9.1 m) This short-lived tornado destroyed, unroofed, or otherwise damaged at least six homes and a barn. Grazulis classified the tornado as an F2.[49][48]

March 16 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, March 16, 1950[nb 1][nb 2]
F# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F2 SSW of Marineland St. Johns FL 29°39′N 81°13′W / 29.65°N 81.22°W / 29.65; -81.22 (Marineland (Mar. 16, F2)) 1515 1.5 mi (2.4 km) 150 yd (140 m) Damages were estimated at $25,000. Grazulis did not list the tornado as an F2 or stronger.[50]

March 19 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, March 19, 1950[nb 1][nb 2]
F# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 Dequincy Calcasieu LA 30°27′N 93°27′W / 30.45°N 93.45°W / 30.45; -93.45 (Dequincy (Mar. 19, F1)) 1330 2.0 mi (3.2 km) 33 yd (30 m) Two people were injured and damages were estimated at $25,000.[51]
F2 Donaldsonville Ascension LA 30°06′N 91°00′W / 30.10°N 91.00°W / 30.10; -91.00 (Donaldsonville (Mar. 19, F2)) 1915 1.0 mi (1.6 km) 50 yd (46 m) Damages were estimated at $25,000. Grazulis did not list the tornado as an F2 or stronger.[52]
F0 SE of Barataria to NNE of Davant Jefferson, Plaquemines LA 29°42′N 90°06′W / 29.70°N 90.10°W / 29.70; -90.10 (Barataria (Mar. 19, F0)) 1915 18.1 mi (29.1 km) 27 yd (25 m) Tornado struck Alliance and Carlisle. Damages were estimated at $25,000.[53]

March 26 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, March 26, 1950[nb 1][nb 5]
F# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F2 Western Arkadelphia to Southern Midway to SE of Social Hill Clark, Hot Spring AR 34°07′N 93°04′W / 34.12°N 93.07°W / 34.12; -93.07 (Arkadelphia (Mar. 26, F2)) 01:30–? 17.4 mi (28.0 km) 150 yd (140 m) This tornado touched down on the west side of Arkadelphia and moved northeastward along the Ouachita River, hitting the south side of Midway before dissipating. Three homes and 13 farm buildings were destroyed while six homes and 16 other buildings were damaged. Some livestock were killed as well. Damages were estimated at $50,000 and three people were injured.[55][56][57]
F3 ESE of Violet Hill to S of Horseshoe Bend Izard AR 36°09′N 91°50′W / 36.15°N 91.83°W / 36.15; -91.83 (Franklin (Mar. 26, F3)) 01:31–? 5.7 mi (9.2 km) 200 yd (180 m) An intense tornado destroyed or damaged a church, a few stores, a large consolidated school building, 30 homes, and many barns. Two of the homes were unroofed as well. Damages were estimated at $250,000 and one person was injured. Tornado researcher Thomas P. Grazulis classified the tornado as an F2.[55][56][58]
F2 Meadowcliff to Little Rock to W of Booker Pulaski AR 34°42′N 92°21′W / 34.70°N 92.35°W / 34.70; -92.35 (Little Rock (Mar. 26, F2)) 02:30–? 10.4 mi (16.7 km) 600 yd (550 m) This strong tornado first touched down on the southwest side of Little Rock in Meadowcliff and passed through Geyer Springs. A drive-in theater screen was damaged and two cars in the theater lot were overturned, injuring five people. The tornado then progressed northeastward and struck the residential district, causing considerable damage to roofs before striking the business district of Downtown Little Rock. There was extensive damage to roofs, windows, plate glass, signs, and brick and masonry parapets. A large radio antenna mast toppled from roof of the Gazette Building. The tornado then crossed the Arkansas River into North Little Rock, where it did considerable damage to roofs, trees and signs, and injured two more people. The tornado weakened after that, causing slight crop damage before dissipating west of Booker. Seven people were injured and losses totaled $250,000. Considerable water damage by rain entering buildings through torn roofs and broken windows also occurred as a result of this tornado. Some small hail was also observed as well.[55][56][59]
F3 S of Hickory Plains to E of Jasmine Prairie, White AR 34°59′N 91°44′W / 34.98°N 91.73°W / 34.98; -91.73 (Hickory Plains (Mar. 26, F3)) 03:15–? 14.9 mi (24.0 km) 1,760 yd (1,610 m) This massive, mile-wide tornado accompanied by moderate hail likely came from the same storm that produced the Little Rock tornado. Timber, farm buildings, farm equipment, and 33 homes were heavily damaged or destroyed and livestock was injured. Minimal crop damage also occurred. Damages were estimated at $250,000 and 20 people were injured. The CDNS report list 15 injuries. Grazulis listed the tornado as an F2.[55][56][60]
F2 McClelland/Kramer to Gregory Woodruff AR 35°06′N 91°24′W / 35.10°N 91.40°W / 35.10; -91.40 (Georgetown (Mar. 26, F2)) 05:30–? 5.4 mi (8.7 km) 833 yd (762 m) A strong tornado, which likely came from the same storm that produced the Little Rock and Hickory Plains tornadoes, occurred southeast of Georgetown. A total of seven to 10 homes were heavily damaged or destroyed, of which a few shifted and collapsed on their foundations, and several barns were destroyed as well. Two people were injured, but no damage value was given.[55][56][61]

March 27 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, March 27, 1950[nb 1][nb 5]
F# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F2 S of McAlester Pittsburg OK 34°51′N 95°45′W / 34.85°N 95.75°W / 34.85; -95.75 (McAlester (Mar. 27, F2)) 09:00–? 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 77 yd (70 m) A broom handle factory was obliterated by this funnel-less but strong, southeastward-moving tornado. Local residents were able to identify the damage as tornadic due to the pattern of the debris. Damages were estimated at $2,500. Grazulis did not list the tornado as an F2 or stronger.[55][56][62]
F2 W of Belzoni Humphreys MS 33°10′N 90°33′W / 33.17°N 90.55°W / 33.17; -90.55 (Belzoni (Mar. 27, F2)) 11:00–? 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) 1 death – A couple of barns and six tenant homes were destroyed while one large home was shifted on its foundation. Two people were injured.[55][56][63]
F1 W of Grimes, LA to Transylvania, LA to W of Fitler, MS East Carroll (LA), Issaquena (MS) LA, MS 32°38′N 91°17′W / 32.63°N 91.28°W / 32.63; -91.28 (Grimes (Mar. 27, F1)) 12:00–? 15.3 mi (24.6 km) 17 yd (16 m) A total of 30 tenant homes and an unspecified number of barns were destroyed. Damages were estimated at $25,000 and two people were injured. Grazulis classified the tornado as an F2. This may have been the same tornado that struck Belzoni, Mississippi.[55][56][64]
F2 N of Kosciusko to S of French Camp Attala MS 33°08′N 89°34′W / 33.13°N 89.57°W / 33.13; -89.57 (Kosciusko (Mar. 27, F2)) 13:30–? 11.9 mi (19.2 km) 33 yd (30 m) Barns were destroyed and a home was unroofed, although no damage estimate was given.[55][56][65]
F2 Forest Hill to Downtown Jackson to SW of Sallis Hinds, Rankin, Madison, Attala MS 32°17′N 90°16′W / 32.28°N 90.27°W / 32.28; -90.27 (Forest Hill (Mar. 27, F2)) 13:45–? 59.3 mi (95.4 km) 50 yd (46 m) This was the first of two strong tornadoes to hit Downtown Jackson along similar beginning paths before diverging. It also struck Forest Hill, Bradie, Wells, Meltonville, Cameron and Truitt. Damages were estimated at $500,000 and seven people were injured. Grazulis did not list the tornado as an F2 or stronger.[55][56][66]
F2 Forest Hill to Downtown Jackson to Pisgah Hinds, Rankin MS 32°17′N 90°16′W / 32.28°N 90.27°W / 32.28; -90.27 (Jackson (Mar. 27, F2)) 13:45–? 31.9 mi (51.3 km) 50 yd (46 m) This was the second of two strong tornadoes to hit Downtown Jackson along similar beginning paths before diverging. It also struck Forest Hill, Bradie, Flowood, Northern Wells,Luckney, and Pisgah. Damages were estimated at $500,000 and six people were injured. Grazulis did not list the tornado as an F2 or stronger.[55][56][67]
F1 Wilson East Feliciana LA 30°55′N 91°08′W / 30.92°N 91.13°W / 30.92; -91.13 (Wilson (Mar. 27, F1)) 14:30–? 0.5 mi (0.80 km) 27 yd (25 m) Damages were estimated at $25,000. The tornado was not listed in the CDNS report.[68]
F2 Abbott Clay MS 33°40′N 88°47′W / 33.67°N 88.78°W / 33.67; -88.78 (Abbott (Mar. 27, F2)) 14:45–? 4.7 mi (7.6 km) 33 yd (30 m) No damage estimate was given. Grazulis did not list the tornado as an F2 or stronger.[55][56][69]
F1 W of Midway Tishomingo MS 34°44′N 88°16′W / 34.73°N 88.27°W / 34.73; -88.27 (Midway (Mar. 27, F1)) 17:00–? 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 10 yd (9.1 m) A Masonic lodge, two churches, and 24 homes were unroofed, damaged, or destroyed. Damages were estimated at $25,000 and two people were injured. Grazulis classified the tornado as an F2.[55][56][70]
F1 W of McMinnville Warren TN 35°41′N 85°46′W / 35.68°N 85.77°W / 35.68; -85.77 (McMinnville (Mar. 27, F1)) 21:00–? 0.2 mi (0.32 km) 7 yd (6.4 m) A small tornado moved northeastward, damaging buildings, trees, and power and telephone lines. Losses totaled $2,500.[55][71]
F2 Colfax to NNW of Anchor McLean IL 40°34′N 88°36′W / 40.57°N 88.60°W / 40.57; -88.60 (Colfax (Mar. 27, F2)) 22:30–? 3.0 mi (4.8 km) 50 yd (46 m) This strong tornado, which was described as having a "whitish" colored, funnel, destroyed several outbuildings on one farm and knocked down power lines. Damages were estimated at $2,500. Grazulis did not list the tornado as an F2 or stronger.[55][56][72]

April

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Confirmed tornadoes by Fujita rating
FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total
0 0 6 4 3 2 0 15

April 2 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, April 2, 1950[nb 1][nb 2]
F# Location County / Parish State Start
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Time (UTC) Path length Max. width Summary
F3 NW of Tuckerman Jackson AR 35°45′N 91°13′W / 35.75°N 91.22°W / 35.75; -91.22 (Tuckerman (Apr. 2, F3)) 21:30–? 2.5 miles (4.0 km) 10 yards (9.1 m) 1 death – This intense tornado, moving northeastward, destroyed a home, five barns, one hay shed, two garages, and 10 t (22,000 lb; 10,000 kg) of hay. One home was unroofed as well. There were eight injuries, one of which was serious, and $2,500 in damage. The CDNS report listed only four injuries. Grazulis classified the tornado as an F2.[73][74]
F2 Carney Lincoln OK 35°49′N 97°01′W / 35.82°N 97.02°W / 35.82; -97.02 (Anderson (Apr. 2, F2)) 00:00–00:20 1 mile (1.6 km) 10 yards (9.1 m) Strong tornado accompanied by strong winds and hail formed west of Anderson and touched down three times as it moved southeastward through Carney and Dudley throwing debris high into the air. There was $2,500 in damages. Advance warning allowed most residents to take shelter in storm cellars before the storm, which reportedly had a high-pitched roar. Grazulis did not list the tornado as an F2 or stronger.[75][76]
F1 Yarbro Mississippi AR 35°59′N 89°55′W / 35.98°N 89.92°W / 35.98; -89.92 (Yarbro (Apr. 2, F1)) 00:00–? 0.8 miles (1.3 km) 100 yards (91 m) Tornado moved eastward directly through Yarbro. Two homes were heavily damaged, one of which was destroyed, and there was considerable damage to farm buildings, power and telephone lines, and sign boards. The tornado destroyed a barn as well. Losses totaled $2,500. Some small, non-damaging hail also fell with this storm. Grazulis classified the tornado as an F2.[77][78]

April 3 event

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F1 E of Tulsa Tulsa OK 36°08′N 95°50′W / 36.13°N 95.83°W / 36.13; -95.83 (Tulsa (Apr. 3, F1)) 22:15–? 1 mile (1.6 km) 33 yards (30 m) An airplane at the Harvey Young Airport sustained $2,500 in damage.[79][80]

April 18 event

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F3 Wheelerville to W of Satsuma Mobile AL 30°40′N 88°12′W / 30.67°N 88.2°W / 30.67; -88.2 (Wheelerville (Apr. 18, F3)) 07:30–? 14 miles (23 km) 100 yards (91 m) This intense tornado first hit in the Wragg Swamp west of Mobile and moved north-northeastward past the University of South Alabama campus before turning more northeastward. It passed within 12 mi (0.80 km) of the Spring Hill seismograph, causing an abrupt vibration which lasted for one minute and 13 seconds. A building materials warehouse and 11 homes were destroyed and other buildings damaged. The tornado also tossed a home against another 200 yd (180 m) away. There were 15 injuries and $25,000 in damages. Grazulis classified the tornado as an F2.[81][82]
F2 NW of Spanish Fort to Blakeley Baldwin AL 30°42′N 87°55′W / 30.7°N 87.92°W / 30.7; -87.92 (Spanish Fort (Apr. 18, F2)) 07:45–? 2 miles (3.2 km) 150 yards (140 m) This event was listed as a probable tornado by the CDNS report because the fallen trees indicated straight-line winds, but the narrow path suggested that the damage area was possibly in the right hand side of a large, weak tornado that moved north-northeastward instead. One house was unroofed and three other buildings were damaged. Losses totaled $2,500.[83][84]

April 24 event

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F1 Donaldsonville Ascension LA 30°06′N 90°02′W / 30.1°N 90.03°W / 30.1; -90.03 (Donaldsonville (Apr. 24, F1)) 13:45–? 2 miles (3.2 km) 100 yards (91 m) This tornado followed a path that was similar to the one that occurred the previous month with the greatest damage inflicted to a church. Losses totaled $25,000.[85][86]

April 27 event

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F1 Tarry Town Berkeley SC 33°04′N 80°00′W / 33.07°N 80.0°W / 33.07; -80.0 (Tarry Town (Apr. 27, F1)) 22:00–? 0.7 miles (1.1 km) 37 yards (34 m) Westward-moving tornado, embedded within a larger area of violent winds and hen-egg-sized or larger hail that fell for about 23 minutes, destroyed 12 homes and unroofed five others near Moncks Corner. Hail damaged plants while the winds damaged or destroyed a total of 17 structures. Losses totaled $25,000. Grazulis classified the tornado as an F2.[87][88]

April 28 event

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F3 Lugert to Cambridge to WNW of Sentinel Kiowa, Washita OK 34°53′N 99°17′W / 34.88°N 99.28°W / 34.88; -99.28 (Lugert (Apr. 28, F3)) 20:17–20:51 20.8 miles (33.5 km) 400 yards (370 m) 1 death – This intense, multi-vortex tornado touched down at Lake Lugert and moved northeastward, before first turning north-northeastward and then north, passing east of Lone Wolf and through Cambridge while moving at 30 to 35 miles per hour (48 to 56 km/h). Five homes were destroyed, three others suffered major damage, and three more had minor damage and 17 families affected. The tornado struck 17 farmsteads in its path. There was one injury and $750,000 in damages. As many as three tornado columns were observed at one time and a CAA airways observer reported that the column turning counter-clockwise. Heavy rain accompanied by hail fell after the tornado had dissipated.[90]
F1 NE of Gridley to Sharpe to SSW of Waverly Coffey KS 38°07′N 95°51′W / 38.12°N 95.85°W / 38.12; -95.85 (Gridley (Apr. 28, F1)) 23:00–? 19.8 miles (31.9 km) 33 yards (30 m) This was likely a tornado family as several funnel clouds and tornadoes were reported along the track of this tornado. It passed west of Burlington—where two small funnel clouds were seen—east of New Strawn, and through Sharpe while causing scattered damage along its path. Barns and other small buildings were damaged or destroyed and numerous trees were twisted out of the ground. There was $25,000 in damages.[91]
F4 Northern Clyde Callahan TX 32°25′N 99°30′W / 32.42°N 99.5°W / 32.42; -99.5 (Northern Clyde (Apr. 28, F4)) 00:00–? 1.3 miles (2.1 km) 233 yards (213 m) 5 deaths – This short-lived but violent tornado moved north-northeastward through the north side of Clyde, obliterating everything in its path. 21 homes were destroyed or damaged. Nothing remained of two homes but debris scattered for more than 1 mi (1.6 km). A refrigerator lodged atop a telephone pole 12 mi (0.80 km) distant as well. Five people were injured and losses totaled $250,000. Hail that accompanied the storm damaged crops as well.[92]
F4 Holdenville Hughes OK 35°05′N 96°24′W / 35.08°N 96.4°W / 35.08; -96.4 (Holdenville (Apr. 28, F4)) 01:05–? 4.5 miles (7.2 km) 200 yards (180 m) 5 deaths – This violent tornado began 2 mi (3.2 km) southwest of Holdenville at 7:05 pm CST and moved northeastward directly through the city. It cut a swath of destruction six blocks wide and 18 blocks long in the northwest section of Holdenville. A total of 38 homes were destroyed while 188 other homes were damaged. After exiting Holdenville, the tornado turned to the north and dissipated 1 mi (1.6 km) north of town. There were 32 injuries and $250,000 in damage. The NWS Norman puts the property losses in Holdenville at $500,000. Two of the dead were found 150 yd (140 m) from their homesite.[93]
F2 NE of Coalgate to Cottonwood Coal OK 34°33′N 96°12′W / 34.55°N 96.2°W / 34.55; -96.2 (Coalgate (Apr. 28, F2)) 01:30–? 0.8 miles (1.3 km) 100 yards (91 m) A short-lived but strong tornado struck Cottonwood 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northeast of Coalgate, destroying two homes, five barns, and a car. Damage was estimated at $25,000.[94]

April 29 event

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F2 Columbia to N of Improve Marion MS 31°16′N 89°50′W / 31.27°N 89.83°W / 31.27; -89.83 (Columbia (Apr. 29, F2)) 18:00–20:00 11.3 miles (18.2 km) 100 yards (91 m) A strong and very destructive tornado impacted Columbia and areas to the northeast, destroying six buildings and damaging 225 others. Losses totaled $250,000.[95]
F1 Comanche to WSW of Newburg Comanche TX 31°54′N 98°36′W / 31.9°N 98.6°W / 31.9; -98.6 (Comanche (Apr. 29, F1)) 21:30–? 11.5 miles (18.5 km) 200 yards (180 m) This tornado, which was accompanied by large hail, moved southward through Comanche and into rural farmland, damaging ranches, dairy farms, some crops, and livestock. Although losses were estimated $25,000, the CDNS report states that the storm as a whole caused $62,400 in damage with hail doing about $600 of that.[96]


Confirmed tornadoes by Fujita rating
FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total
0 5 35 18 2 1 0 61

May 1 event

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F1 N of Robeline Natchitoches LA 31°42′N 93°18′W / 31.7°N 93.3°W / 31.7; -93.3 (Robeline (May 1, F1) 06:00–? 2 miles (3.2 km) 100 yards (91 m) This tornado damaged or destroyed rural outbuildings on farms, homes, timberland, utility wires, and crops. Losses totaled $250,000.[97][98]
F1 N of Fayette Jefferson MS 31°44′N 91°04′W / 31.73°N 91.07°W / 31.73; -91.07 10:00 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $25,000 in damages.
F1 Eastern Natchez Adams MS 31°33′N 91°23′W / 31.55°N 91.38°W / 31.55; -91.38 14:00 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $25,000 in damages.
F1 N of Winnfield Winn LA 31°57′N 92°38′W / 31.95°N 92.63°W / 31.95; -92.63 15:30–? 15.4 miles (24.8 km) 150 yd (140 m) Caused $250,000 in damages.
F2 E of Cloutierville Natchitoches LA 31°33′N 92°54′W / 31.55°N 92.9°W / 31.55; -92.9 16:25-? 3.6 miles (5.8 km) 100 yd (91 m) Seven people were injured and losses totaled $250,000.
F0 E of Georgetown La Salle LA 31°45′N 92°15′W / 31.75°N 92.25°W / 31.75; -92.25 16:30 1 mile (1.6 km) 100 yd (91 m) Caused $25,000 in damages.
F1 S of Monterey Concordia LA 31°23′N 91°44′W / 31.38°N 91.73°W / 31.38; -91.73 16:30 1 mile (1.6 km) 100 yd (91 m) Two people were injured and losses totaled $25,000.

May 2 event

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F1 NW of Montgomery to S of Sikes Grant, Winn LA 31°40′N 92°54′W / 31.67°N 92.9°W / 31.67; -92.9 07:00-? 32.8 miles (52.8 km) 150 yd (140 m) One person was injured and losses totaled $500,000.
F2 SW of Jonesville Catahoula LA 31°33′N 91°58′W / 31.55°N 91.97°W / 31.55; -91.97 08:00 2 miles (3.2 km) 100 yd (91 m) 1 death – Five people were injured and losses totaled $250,000.

May 4 event

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F1 N of Liebenthal Rush KS 38°41′N 99°19′W / 38.68°N 99.32°W / 38.68; -99.32 01:00 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $25,000 in damages.
F2 Perryton Ochiltree TX 36°24′N 100°48′W / 36.4°N 100.8°W / 36.4; -100.8 01:30-? 1.9 miles (3.1 km) 50 yd (46 m) 1 death – Strong tornado cut a half-block wide directly through Perryton caused major damage as it moved. Several houses and a large warehouse were destroyed. One man was killed as he hurried his family to shelter. There were also 13 injuries and $250,000 in damages.[3][99]
F1 SE of Pacific Junction Mills IA 40°57′N 95°44′W / 40.95°N 95.73°W / 40.95; -95.73 02:00 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m)
F2 NW of Carter to SW of Elk City Beckham OK 35°15′N 99°33′W / 35.25°N 99.55°W / 35.25; -99.55 02:30-? 5.6 miles (9.0 km) 293 yd (268 m) Caused $25,000 in damages.
F1 NE of Foss State Park Custer OK 35°35′N 99°10′W / 35.58°N 99.17°W / 35.58; -99.17 02:30 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $2,500 in damages.
F2 Fort Supply Woodward OK 36°34′N 99°34′W / 36.57°N 99.57°W / 36.57; -99.57 02:45 1 mile (1.6 km) 100 yd (91 m) Caused $250,000 in damages.
F4 Zook to Dundee to W of Great Bend Pawnee, Barton KS 38°02′N 99°07′W / 38.03°N 99.12°W / 38.03; -99.12 04:10-? 34.3 miles (55.2 km) 150 yd (140 m) Large, long-tracked, violent tornado touched down and struck the town of Zook, destroying 11 homes, including two that incurred near-F5 damage. A housing development northwest of Great Bend was also hit. There was one injury and $500,000 in damages.[3][100]

May 5 event

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F3 N of Whiting to Hiawatha Jackson, Brown KS 39°37′N 95°37′W / 39.62°N 95.62°W / 39.62; -95.62 08:30 17.3 miles (27.8 km) 440 yards (400 m) Large, intense tornado moved through rural areas before striking Hiawatha, injuring 12 and causing $500,000 in damages.

May 7 event

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F1 SW of Gage Ellis OK 36°18′N 99°48′W / 36.3°N 99.8°W / 36.3; -99.8 23:30 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m)
F2 ENE of Hennessey Kingfisher, Garfield OK 36°07′N 97°50′W / 36.12°N 97.83°W / 36.12; -97.83 04:00-? 4.3 miles (6.9 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $25,000 in damages and three injuries.
F1 NE of Perkins Payne OK 36°00′N 97°00′W / 36.0°N 97.0°W / 36.0; -97.0 04:00 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $2,500 in damages.

May 8 event

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F1 SE of Parkston Hutchinson SD 43°23′N 97°58′W / 43.38°N 97.97°W / 43.38; -97.97 09:30 1 mile (1.6 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $2,500 in damages.
F1 De Leon Springs Volusia FL 29°08′N 81°21′W / 29.13°N 81.35°W / 29.13; -81.35 18:00 0.3 miles (0.48 km) 30 yd (27 m) Caused $2,500 in damages.
F2 NW of Tipton to S of Glen Elder Mitchell KS 39°21′N 98°29′W / 39.35°N 98.48°W / 39.35; -98.48 23:30-? 12.6 miles (20.3 km) 660 yd (600 m) Caused $250,000 in damages.
F2 N of Glen Elder to SW of Jewell Jewell KS 39°34′N 98°18′W / 39.57°N 98.3°W / 39.57; -98.3 00:00-? 6.8 miles (10.9 km) 33 yd (30 m) One person was injured and losses totaled $25,000.
F2 Red Oak Montgomery IA 41°02′N 95°16′W / 41.03°N 95.27°W / 41.03; -95.27 00:20-? 2 miles (3.2 km) 200 yd (180 m)
F2 NE of Natoma to W of Hunter Osborne KS 39°14′N 98°57′W / 39.23°N 98.95°W / 39.23; -98.95 00:30-? 19.6 miles (31.5 km) 440 yd (400 m) Caused $25,000 in damages and two injuries.
F1 S of Concordia Cloud KS 39°24′N 97°39′W / 39.4°N 97.65°W / 39.4; -97.65 02:17 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $25,000 in damages and one injury.
F1 N of Norway Republic KS 39°43′N 97°46′W / 39.72°N 97.77°W / 39.72; -97.77 02:30 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m)
F2 E of Auburn to N of Shubert Nemaha NE 40°23′N 95°48′W / 40.38°N 95.8°W / 40.38; -95.8 03:10-? 8.8 miles (14.2 km) 467 yd (427 m) Caused $25,000 in damages and one injury.

May 9 event

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F1 Manhattan Riley KS 39°12′N 96°35′W / 39.2°N 96.58°W / 39.2; -96.58 05:01 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $25,000 in damages.
F1 ESE of Straford Pontotoc OK 34°46′N 96°50′W / 34.77°N 96.83°W / 34.77; -96.83 03:20 0.8 miles (1.3 km) 200 yd (180 m) Caused $25,000 in damages.

May 10 event

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F2 SW of Mountain View Uinta WY 41°11′N 110°25′W / 41.18°N 110.42°W / 41.18; -110.42 18:00 2 miles (3.2 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $30 in property damage.

May 11 event

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EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 Beaver Beaver OK 36°49′N 100°31′W / 36.82°N 100.52°W / 36.82; -100.52 23:30 0.5 mi (0.80 km) 77 yd (70 m) Caused $250 in property damage.

May 12 event

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F1 SSW of Bethel Pitt NC 35°45′N 77°25′W / 35.75°N 77.42°W / 35.75; -77.42 19:00 2 mi (3.2 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $25,000 in property damage.
F0 SW of Wendell Wake NC 35°44′N 78°24′W / 35.73°N 78.40°W / 35.73; -78.40 22:00 1 mi (1.6 km) 200 yd (180 m)
F1 SW of Wendell Wake NC 35°44′N 78°24′W / 35.73°N 78.40°W / 35.73; -78.40 22:00 1 mi (1.6 km) 200 yd (180 m)

May 13 event

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EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 ENE of Marksville Avoyelles LA 31°09′N 91°57′W / 31.15°N 91.95°W / 31.15; -91.95 16:30 2 mi (3.2 km) 27 yd (25 m) Caused $25,000 in property damage.

May 14 event

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EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 Fresno Fort Bend TX 29°32′N 95°27′W / 29.53°N 95.45°W / 29.53; -95.45 22:00 1 mi (1.6 km) 100 yd (91 m) Caused $2,500 in property damage.
F1 W of Candor to SSE of Biscoe Montgomery NC 35°18′N 79°48′W / 35.30°N 79.80°W / 35.30; -79.80 22:00 3.8 mi (6.1 km) 50 yd (46 m) Caused $2,500 in property damage.
F2 Wesley Chapel Union NC 35°00′N 80°41′W / 35.00°N 80.68°W / 35.00; -80.68 22:30 2 mi (3.2 km) 33 yd (30 m) Injured 5 people.

May 15 event

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EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F2 W of Boerne to Camp Bullis Kendall, Bexar TX 29°47′N 98°50′W / 29.78°N 98.83°W / 29.78; -98.83 05:01-? 18 mi (29 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages.
F2 E of Holden Heights Orange FL 28°30′N 81°22′W / 28.50°N 81.37°W / 28.50; -81.37 16:00 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages.
F1 Northern Orlando Orange FL 28°35′N 81°22′W / 28.58°N 81.37°W / 28.58; -81.37 16:00 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages.

May 16 event

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EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F2 S of Cunningham Kingman KS 37°33′N 98°25′W / 37.55°N 98.42°W / 37.55; -98.42 23:00 0.2 mi (0.32 km) 200 yd (180 m) Caused $2,500 in property damages.
F1 W of Putnam Dewey OK 35°49′N 99°07′W / 35.82°N 99.12°W / 35.82; -99.12 00:30-? 7.3 mi (11.7 km) 100 yd (91 m) Caused $2,500 in property damages and injured one person.

May 18 event

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EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 Northern McCook Red Willow NE 40°13′N 100°38′W / 40.22°N 100.63°W / 40.22; -100.63 20:15 0.7 mi (1.1 km) 333 yd (304 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages.
F0 S of Burr Oak Jewell KS 39°51′N 98°18′W / 39.85°N 98.30°W / 39.85; -98.30 00:00 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $2,500 in property damages.
F3 Cedar Point Chase KS 38°07′N 96°49′W / 38.12°N 96.82°W / 38.12; -96.82 00:00-? 14.9 mi (24.0 km) 100 yd (91 m) Caused $250,000 in property damages and injured two people.

May 19 event

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EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F0 El Dorado Butler KS 37°49′N 96°51′W / 37.82°N 96.85°W / 37.82; -96.85 06:30 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $2,500 in property damages.

May 22 event

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EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 NW of Butler Custer OK 35°40′N 99°14′W / 35.67°N 99.23°W / 35.67; -99.23 17:39-? 1.5 mi (2.4 km) 100 yd (91 m)

May 23 event

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EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F0 Phillipsburg Phillips KS 39°45′N 99°19′W / 39.75°N 99.32°W / 39.75; -99.32 23:00 .2 mi (0.32 km) 250 yd (230 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages.

May 24 event

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EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F2 N of Protection to WNW of Coldwater Comanche KS 37°16′N 99°25′W / 37.27°N 99.42°W / 37.27; -99.42 18:30-? 3.6 mi (5.8 km) 77 yd (70 m) Caused $2,500 in property damages and injured one person.
F1 SE of Green to NW of Randolph Clay, Riley KS 39°23′N 96°58′W / 39.38°N 96.97°W / 39.38; -96.97 22:30-? 10.7 mi (17.2 km) 40 yd (37 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages.
F2 E of Mooreland Woodward OK 36°27′N 99°02′W / 36.45°N 99.03°W / 36.45; -99.03 02:30 1 mi (1.6 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages and injured two people.

May 25 event

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EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 SE of Lamesa Dawson TX 32°40′N 101°53′W / 32.67°N 101.88°W / 32.67; -101.88 21:30-? 3 mi (4.8 km) 880 yd (800 m) Caused $2,500 in property damages.

May 29 event

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EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 S of Adair Mayes OK 36°23′N 95°16′W / 36.38°N 95.27°W / 36.38; -95.27 19:48 1 mi (1.6 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $250 in property damages.
F1 E of Aubrey to SE of Pilot Point Denton TX 33°21′N 96°55′W / 33.35°N 96.92°W / 33.35; -96.92 22:00-? 3.4 mi (5.5 km) 267 yd (244 m)
F1 E of Longstreet DeSoto LA 32°06′N 93°54′W / 32.10°N 93.90°W / 32.10; -93.90 04:00 1 mi (1.6 km) 27 yd (25 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages and injured thirteen people.
F1 SW of Noble Sabine LA 31°40′N 93°42′W / 31.67°N 93.70°W / 31.67; -93.70 04:00 1 mi (1.6 km) 27 yd (25 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages.

May 30 event

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EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 Eastern Dalton Whitfield GA 34°45′N 84°17′W / 34.75°N 84.29°W / 34.75; -84.29 19:00 .5 mi (0.80 km) 7 yd (6.4 m) Caused $2,500 in property damages.

May 31 event

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EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 E of Ayden Pitt NC 35°26′N 77°15′W / 35.44°N 77.25°W / 35.44; -77.25 20:30 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $2,500 in property damages.

June

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Confirmed tornadoes by Fujita rating
FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total
0 5 11 4 6 2 0 28

June 3 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, June 3, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F3 N of Kosciusko Attala MS 33°05′N 89°35′W / 33.08°N 89.58°W / 33.08; -89.58 06:00 2 mi (3.2 km) 50 yd (46 m) 2 deaths - Caused one injury.

June 4 event

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EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F0 S of Villa Rica Carroll GA 33°41′N 84°56′W / 33.68°N 84.93°W / 33.68; -84.93 12:00 2 mi (3.2 km) 200 yd (180 m) Caused $2,500 in property damages.
F1 Tucker DeKalb GA 33°51′N 84°15′W / 33.85°N 84.25°W / 33.85; -84.25 13:00-? 3.3 mi (5.3 km) 7 yd (6.4 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages and injured one person.

June 5 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, June 5, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F3 Brenham to S of Pine Island Washington, Austin, Waller TX 30°11′N 96°24′W / 30.18°N 96.40°W / 30.18; -96.40 20:55-? 23.9 mi (38.5 km) 67 yd (61 m) Caused $250,000 in property damages and injured six people.
F1 E of New Ulm to SE of Sealy Austin TX 29°54′N 96°24′W / 29.90°N 96.40°W / 29.90; -96.40 21:00-? 23.7 mi (38.1 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $2,500,000 in property damage and injured two people.

June 7 event

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EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 NE of Lance Creek Niobrara WY 43°05′N 104°30′W / 43.08°N 104.50°W / 43.08; -104.50 20:30 0.2 mi (0.32 km) 10 yd (9.1 m) Caused $30 in property damages.
F1 S of Barnesville Lamar GA 33°02′N 84°09′W / 33.03°N 84.15°W / 33.03; -84.15 22:30 2 mi (3.2 km) 300 yd (270 m) Caused $2,500 in property damages.

June 8 event

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EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F4 SW of Windom to SE of McPherson Rice, McPherson KS 38°20′N 97°56′W / 38.33°N 97.93°W / 38.33; -97.93 01:10-? 17.1 mi (27.5 km) 700 yd (640 m) 1 death - Caused $250,000 in property damages and five injuries.

June 9 event

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EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 NE of Crocker to WNW of Dixon Pulaski, Maries MO 38°00′N 92°13′W / 38.00°N 92.22°W / 38.00; -92.22 18:00-? 2.7 mi (4.3 km) 220 yd (200 m) Caused $2,500 in property damages.
F1 E of Blackwell Kay OK 36°48′N 97°15′W / 36.80°N 97.25°W / 36.80; -97.25 23:25 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 100 yd (91 m) Caused $2,500 in property damages.

June 13 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, June 13, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 S of Milledgeville Carroll IL 41°57′N 89°46′W / 41.95°N 89.77°W / 41.95; -89.77 08:00 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages.
F3 NW of Fingal Barnes ND 46°48′N 97°55′W / 46.80°N 97.92°W / 46.80; -97.92 16:05 2 mi (3.2 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $250,000 in property damages.
F2 Center Knox NE 42°36′N 97°53′W / 42.60°N 97.88°W / 42.60; -97.88 22:30 4.1 mi (6.6 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages and one hundred and one injuries.

June 14 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, June 14, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 NW of Four Corners Weston WY 44°08′N 104°11′W / 44.13°N 104.18°W / 44.13; -104.18 21:00 0.2 mi (0.32 km) 10 yd (9.1 m) Caused $30 in property damages.
F3 N of Fortuna to S of Crosby Divide ND 48°55′N 103°46′W / 48.92°N 103.77°W / 48.92; -103.77 22:00 23.7 mi (38.1 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages.

June 15 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, June 15, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 W of Shelbina Shelby MO 39°42′N 92°04′W / 39.70°N 92.07°W / 39.70; -92.07 06:00 0.2 mi (0.32 km) 100 yd (91 m) Caused $2,500 in property damages.
F2 NW of Rothsay to SE of Barnesville Wilkin MN 46°35′N 96°20′W / 46.58°N 96.33°W / 46.58; -96.33 21:42-? 4.6 mi (7.4 km) 67 yd (61 m) Caused $2,500 in property damages and injured four people.
F3 S of Ames to S of Nevada Story IA 41°59′N 93°36′W / 41.98°N 93.60°W / 41.98; -93.60 01:00-? 5.6 mi (9.0 km) 300 yd (270 m) Caused five injuries.

June 16 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, June 16, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 S of Leoti to Marienthal to S of Russell Springs Wichita KS 38°17′N 101°17′W / 38.28°N 101.28°W / 38.28; -101.28 20:30-? 29.9 mi (48.1 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages.

June 19 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, June 19, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F0 Northern Dalhart to NW of Cactus Dallam TX 36°05′N 102°32′W / 36.08°N 102.53°W / 36.08; -102.53 01:40-? 15.8 mi (25.4 km) 167 yd (153 m)

June 22 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, June 22, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F0 SE of Nelson to N of Nora Nuckolls NE 40°11′N 98°02′W / 40.18°N 98.03°W / 40.18; -98.03 02:00-? 1.9 mi (3.1 km) 33 yd (30 m)

June 25 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, June 25, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F0 Maize Sedgwick KS 37°46′N 97°28′W / 37.77°N 97.47°W / 37.77; -97.47 23:45 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $2,500 in property damages.
F1 SE of Ladysmith Rusk WI 45°25′N 91°00′W / 45.42°N 91.00°W / 45.42; -91.00 00:20 0.5 mi (0.80 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages.
F2 N of Prentice to N of Brantwood Price WI 45°34′N 90°18′W / 45.57°N 90.30°W / 45.57; -90.30 01:30-? 8.4 mi (13.5 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $250,000 in property damages.
F2 SW of Unity to Colby to NE of Abbotsford Clark, Marathon WI 44°50′N 90°21′W / 44.83°N 90.35°W / 44.83; -90.35 02:00-? 7.8 mi (12.6 km) 33 yd (30 m) 1 death - Caused $25,000 in property damages.
F0 NNE of Bogue Graham KS 39°30′N 99°37′W / 39.50°N 99.62°W / 39.50; -99.62 02:00 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $2,500 in property damages.
F4 SW of Woodboro to Rhinelander Oneida WI 45°35′N 89°35′W / 45.58°N 89.58°W / 45.58; -89.58 02:00-? 13.1 mi (21.1 km) 880 yd (800 m) 2 deaths - Caused $250,000 in property damages and twelve injuries.
F3 Southeastern Berlin Green Lake WI 43°57′N 88°57′W / 43.95°N 88.95°W / 43.95; -88.95 04:30-? 1.7 mi (2.7 km) 300 yd (270 m) Caused $250,000 in property damages.

July

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Confirmed tornadoes by Fujita rating
FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total
0 3 9 9 1 1 0 23

July 1 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, July 1, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 Northern Fort Riley Riley KS 39°18′N 96°55′W / 39.30°N 96.92°W / 39.30; -96.92 17:00 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages and one injury.
F2 N of Hope Dickinson KS 38°42′N 97°05′W / 38.70°N 97.08°W / 38.70; -97.08 17:00 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages.
F2 Southern Independence Buchanan IA 42°27′N 91°55′W / 42.45°N 91.92°W / 42.45; -91.92 01:00-? 14 mi (23 km) 33 yd (30 m)

July 2 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, July 2, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F2 Scott City Scott KS 38°28′N 100°53′W / 38.47°N 100.88°W / 38.47; -100.88 00:00 1 mi (1.6 km) 90 yd (82 m) Caused $2,500,000 in property damages.

July 3 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, July 3, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F0 Southwestern South Bend St. Joseph IN 41°39′N 86°18′W / 41.65°N 86.30°W / 41.65; -86.30 22:20 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m)

July 5 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, July 5, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F2 W of Fogelsville to Catasauqua Lehigh PA 40°35′N 75°42′W / 40.58°N 75.70°W / 40.58; -75.70 22:00-? 12.9 mi (20.8 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages and two injuries.
F2 W of Gratz Dauphin PA 40°36′N 76°45′W / 40.60°N 76.75°W / 40.60; -76.75 22:30 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 13 yd (12 m) Caused $2,500 in property damages.

July 8 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, July 8, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 S of Bemen Marshall KS 39°49′N 96°48′W / 39.82°N 96.80°W / 39.82; -96.80 03:45 1 mi (1.6 km) 90 yd (82 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages.

July 11 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, July 11, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 SW of Logan Quay NM 35°17′N 103°31′W / 35.28°N 103.52°W / 35.28; -103.52 23:00-? 3.8 mi (6.1 km) 500 yd (460 m) Caused $250 in property damages.

July 12 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, July 12, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F2 NW of Cobalt Middlesex CT 41°34′N 72°34′W / 41.57°N 72.57°W / 41.57; -72.57 20:00 10 mi (16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $2,500 in property damages.

July 14 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, July 14, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F2 Ridgefield Fairfield CT 41°16′N 73°30′W / 41.27°N 73.50°W / 41.27; -73.50 10:30 5 mi (8.0 km) 100 yd (91 m) Caused $250,000 in property damages and three injuries.

July 15 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, July 15, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F4 SE of West Point to E of Uehling Cuming, Burt, Dodge NE 41°48′N 96°36′W / 41.80°N 96.60°W / 41.80; -96.60 22:30-? 10 mi (16 km) 440 yd (400 m) Caused $2,500,000 in property damages and thirty-three injuries.

July 16 event

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EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 Southern Dwight Livingston IL 41°05′N 88°26′W / 41.08°N 88.43°W / 41.08; -88.43 03:15 1 mi (1.6 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages.

July 18 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, July 18, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 W of Chanute Allen KS 37°41′N 95°31′W / 37.68°N 95.52°W / 37.68; -95.52 21:30 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m)

July 19 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, July 19, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 N of Newtown to N of Wingate Fountain, Montgomery IN 40°13′N 87°09′W / 40.22°N 87.15°W / 40.22; -87.15 19:30-? 4.3 mi (6.9 km) 200 yd (180 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages.
F2 N of Ohio City to S of Van Wert Van Wert OH 40°48′N 84°37′W / 40.80°N 84.62°W / 40.80; -84.62 20:15-? 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 200 yd (180 m)
F3 Eastern Lima to Beaverdam Allen OH 40°43′N 84°05′W / 40.72°N 84.08°W / 40.72; -84.08 20:15-? 9.7 mi (15.6 km) 300 yd (270 m) Caused $2,500,000 in property damages and thirty injuries.
F1 ESE of Versailles Morgan MO 38°25′N 92°46′W / 38.42°N 92.77°W / 38.42; -92.77 21:00 1.5 mi (2.4 km) 440 yd (400 m) Caused $250 in property damages.
F2 Fort Wayne Allen IN 41°04′N 85°05′W / 41.07°N 85.08°W / 41.07; -85.08 22:45-? 1.1 mi (1.8 km) 100 yd (91 m)

July 22 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, July 22, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F0 E of Galeton Weld CO 40°31′N 104°34′W / 40.52°N 104.57°W / 40.52; -104.57 20:07 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m)

July 24 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, July 24, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F0 Titusville Crawford PA 41°38′N 79°41′W / 41.63°N 79.68°W / 41.63; -79.68 19:40 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $2,500 in property damages.

July 26 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, July 26, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 Winterville Pitt NC 35°32′N 77°24′W / 35.53°N 77.40°W / 35.53; -77.40 20:30 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m)

July 27 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, July 27, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 Concord Cabarrus NC 35°24′N 80°34′W / 35.40°N 80.57°W / 35.40; -80.57 21:20 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $2,500 in property damages.

August

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Confirmed tornadoes by Fujita rating
FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total
0 1 8 4 0 0 0 13

August 2 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, August 2, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 Magdalena Socorro NM 34°01′N 107°18′W / 34.02°N 107.30°W / 34.02; -107.30 17:30-? 7.9 mi (12.7 km) 100 yd (91 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages.

August 5 event

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EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F2 NE of Haxtun Sedgwick CO 40°44′N 102°33′W / 40.73°N 102.55°W / 40.73; -102.55 23:30 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages and injured one person.
F2 N of Paoli Sedgwick CO 40°44′N 102°33′W / 40.73°N 102.55°W / 40.73; -102.55 23:35 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages.

August 6 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, August 6, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 NNW of Ludell Rawlins KS 39°56′N 101°00′W / 39.93°N 101.00°W / 39.93; -101.00 20:00 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages.
F2 E of Garden City Finney KS 37°58′N 100°46′W / 37.97°N 100.77°W / 37.97; -100.77 23:00 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $2,500 in property damages.
F2 Grinnell to N of Grainfield Gove KS 39°07′N 100°28′W / 39.12°N 100.47°W / 39.12; -100.47 23:30-? 8.7 mi (14.0 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $250,000 in property damages.

August 8 event

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EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 NW of Battlefield Greene MO 37°08′N 93°23′W / 37.13°N 93.38°W / 37.13; -93.38 06:00 2 mi (3.2 km) 10 yd (9.1 m) Caused $250 in property damages.

August 9 event

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EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 S of Waverly Wood WV 39°17′N 81°23′W / 39.28°N 81.38°W / 39.28; -81.38 21:55 5 mi (8.0 km) 33 yd (30 m)

August 11 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, August 11, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 SE of Galena Kent MD 39°20′N 75°52′W / 39.33°N 75.87°W / 39.33; -75.87 22:00 6 mi (9.7 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $2,500 in property damages.

August 24 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, August 24, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F2 Northwestern Almyra Arkansas AR 34°24′N 91°26′W / 34.40°N 91.43°W / 34.40; -91.43 08:45-? 3.6 mi (5.8 km) 200 yd (180 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages and seven injuries.

August 28 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, August 28, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 SE of Sublette Haskell KS 37°28′N 100°49′W / 37.47°N 100.82°W / 37.47; -100.82 19:50-? 7.2 mi (11.6 km) 33 yd (30 m)

August 29 event

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EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 Northampton Bucks PA 40°13′N 75°00′W / 40.22°N 75.00°W / 40.22; -75.00 21:00 1 mi (1.6 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $2,500 in property damages.

August 30 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, August 30, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 Apalachicola Franklin FL 29°44′N 84°59′W / 29.73°N 84.98°W / 29.73; -84.98 21:00 0.5 mi (0.80 km) 50 yd (46 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages.

August 31 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, August 31, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F0 NE of Marianna Jackson FL 30°48′N 85°12′W / 30.80°N 85.20°W / 30.80; -85.20 05:02 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $2,500 in property damages.

September

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Confirmed tornadoes by Fujita rating
FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total
0 1 1 1 0 0 0 3

September 15 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, September 15, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F2 N of Calvin to SW of Lamar Hughes OK 35°00′N 96°15′W / 35.00°N 96.25°W / 35.00; -96.25 22:45-? 6.8 mi (10.9 km) 100 yd (91 m) Caused $250,000 in property damages and injured six people.

September 16 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, September 16, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F0 W of Savanna Pittsburg OK 34°50′N 95°51′W / 34.83°N 95.85°W / 34.83; -95.85 06:30 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $250 in property damage.

September 21 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, September 21, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 SE of Denton to southern Lincoln to NNE of Palmyra Lancaster, Otoe NE 40°43′N 96°49′W / 40.72°N 96.82°W / 40.72; -96.82 22:30-? 22.5 mi (36.2 km) 67 yd (61 m) Caused $2,500 in property damage.

October

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FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total
0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2

October 1 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, October 1, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F1 Boise City to NW of Keyes Cimarron OK 36°44′N 102°31′W / 36.73°N 102.52°W / 36.73; -102.52 03:00-? 15.8 mi (25.4 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages.

October 9 event

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EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F3 NE of Nakina Columbus NC 34°10′N 78°36′W / 34.17°N 78.60°W / 34.17; -78.60 08:15 2 mi (3.2 km) 880 yd (800 m) Caused $250,000 in property damages and injured three people.

November

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Confirmed tornadoes by Fujita rating
FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total
0 0 2 1 1 0 0 4

November 4 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, November 4, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F3 S of Denver to Sinking Spring to Temple Lancaster, Berks PA 40°16′N 76°04′W / 40.27°N 76.07°W / 40.27; -76.07 23:30-? 15.9 mi (25.6 km) 100 yd (91 m) Caused $500,000 in property damages and one injury.

November 20 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, November 20, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F2 ENE of Bremen Muhlenberg KY 37°22′N 87°12′W / 37.37°N 87.20°W / 37.37; -87.20 08:20 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $250,000 in property damages.
F1 E of Georgetown Scott KY 38°12′N 84°30′W / 38.20°N 84.50°W / 38.20; -84.50 10:00 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $250,000 in property damages.
F1 SW of Decatur Newton MS 32°25′N 89°08′W / 32.42°N 89.13°W / 32.42; -89.13 13:30 2 mi (3.2 km) 37 yd (34 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages.

December

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Confirmed tornadoes by Fujita rating
FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total
0 0 1 1 2 0 0 4

December 2 event

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List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, December 2, 1950[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
F2 WSW of Dorsey to Mount Olive Madison, Macoupin IL 38°58′N 90°03′W / 38.97°N 90.05°W / 38.97; -90.05 21:00-? 18.8 mi (30.3 km) 50 yd (46 m) 1 death - Caused $50,000 in property damages and injured 2 people.
F3 N of Highland to Pocahontas to Greenville Madison, Bond IL 38°45′N 89°40′W / 38.75°N 89.67°W / 38.75; -89.67 22:00-? 18 mi (29 km) 200 yd (180 m) 2 deaths - Caused $5,000,000 in property damages and injured twenty-five people.
F3 SW of Franklin to S of Horseshoe Bend Izard AR 36°07′N 91°50′W / 36.12°N 91.83°W / 36.12; -91.83 22:25-? 7.8 mi (12.6 km) 33 yd (30 m) Caused $30 in property damages.
F1 ESE of Baldwin to NNW of Coulterville Randolph, Washington IL 38°10′N 89°47′W / 38.17°N 89.78°W / 38.17; -89.78 23:30-? 9.6 mi (15.4 km) 50 yd (46 m) Caused $25,000 in property damages.

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency.
  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time and dates are split at midnight CST/CDT for consistency.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Prior to 1994, only the average widths of tornado paths were officially listed.[1]
  3. ^ All starting coordinates are based on the NCEI database and may not reflect contemporary analyses
  4. ^ The listed width values are primarily the average/mean width of the tornadoes, with those having known maximum widths denoted by ♯. From 1952 to 1994, reports largely list mean width whereas contemporary years list maximum width.[12] Values provided by Grazulis are the average width, with estimates being rounded down (i.e. 0.5 mi (0.80 km) is rounded down from 880 yards to 800 yards.[13][14]
  5. ^ a b Prior to 1994, only the average widths of tornado paths were officially listed.[54]
  6. ^ a b Prior to 1994, only the average widths of tornado paths were officially listed.[89]

References

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  2. ^ "Climatological Data National Summary Publication | IPS | National Climatic Data Center (NCDC)". www.ncdc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
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  4. ^ a b c d e f Grazulis, Thomas P. (July 1993). Significant Tornadoes 1680–1991: A Chronology and Analysis of Events. St. Johnsbury, Vermont: The Tornado Project of Environmental Films. p. 953. ISBN 1-879362-03-1.
  5. ^ NCDC Storm Events Database Item 10063615 (Report). National Climatic Data Center. January 3, 1950. Retrieved March 4, 2019. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)NCDC Storm Events Database Item 10009710 (Report). National Climatic Data Center. January 3, 1950. Retrieved March 4, 2019. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  6. ^ NCDC Storm Events Database Item 10009711 (Report). National Climatic Data Center. January 3, 1950. Retrieved March 4, 2019. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  7. ^ NCDC Storm Events Database Item 10086808 (Report). National Climatic Data Center. January 3, 1950. Retrieved March 4, 2019. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  8. ^ NCDC Storm Events Database Item 9981922 (Report). National Climatic Data Center. January 13, 1950. Retrieved March 4, 2019. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  9. ^ NCDC Storm Events Database Item 10063616 (Report). National Climatic Data Center. January 25, 1950. Retrieved March 5, 2019. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  10. ^ NCDC Storm Events Database Item 10009712 (Report). National Climatic Data Center. January 25, 1950. Retrieved March 5, 2019. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  11. ^ NCDC Storm Events Database Item 10120401 (Report). National Climatic Data Center. January 26, 1950. Retrieved March 5, 2019. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  12. ^ Agee and Childs 2014, p. 1494.
  13. ^ Brooks 2004, p. 310.
  14. ^ Grazulis 1990, p. ix.
  15. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Grazulis 1993, p. 953.
  16. ^ Storm Data Publication 1950, #10120402
  17. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k USWB 1950, p. 10.
  18. ^ Storm Data Publication 1950, 10120403
  19. ^ Storm Data Publication 1950, #10120404
  20. ^ Storm Data Publication 1950, #10120405
  21. ^ Storm Data Publication 1950, #10120406
  22. ^ Storm Data Publication 1950, #10120407
  23. ^ Storm Data Publication 1950, #10120408
  24. ^ Storm Data Publication 1950, #10120409
  25. ^ Storm Data Publication 1950, #10120410
  26. ^ Storm Data Publication 1950, #10032623
  27. ^ Storm Data Publication 1950, #10049524
  28. ^ Storm Data Publication 1950, #9981923
  29. ^ Grazulis 1984, p. A-59.
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  32. ^ Storm Data Publication 1950, #10032628
  33. ^ a b c d Grazulis 1993, p. 954.
  34. ^ Storm Data Publication 1950, #10032624
  35. ^ Storm Data Publication 1950, #10032627
  36. ^ Grazulis 1993, pp. 953–4.
  37. ^ Storm Data Publication 1950, #10032625
  38. ^ Storm Data Publication 1950, #10032629
  39. ^ Storm Data Publication 1950, #10032630
  40. ^ Storm Data Publication 1950, #10032632
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  42. ^ Storm Data Publication 1950, #9981924
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  44. ^ Storm Data Publication 1950, #10126026
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  46. ^ Storm Data Publication 1950, #10126027
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  48. ^ a b Grazulis 1993, p. 954
  49. ^ NCDC Storm Events Database Item 10049526 (Report). National Climatic Data Center. March 1, 1950. Retrieved March 6, 2019. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  50. ^ NCDC Storm Events Database Item 9985754 (Report). National Climatic Data Center. March 16, 1950. Retrieved March 6, 2019. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  51. ^ NCDC Storm Events Database Item 10032634 (Report). National Climatic Data Center. March 19, 1950. Retrieved March 6, 2019. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  52. ^ NCDC Storm Events Database Item 10032636 (Report). National Climatic Data Center. March 19, 1950. Retrieved March 6, 2019. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  53. ^ NCDC Storm Events Da.tabase Item 10032635 (Report). National Climatic Data Center. March 19, 1950. Retrieved March 6, 2019. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
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  59. ^ "NCDC Storm Events Database Item 9982999". National Climatic Data Center. National Climatic Data Center. March 26, 1950. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  60. ^ "NCDC Storm Events Database Item 9983000". National Climatic Data Center. National Climatic Data Center. March 26, 1950. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  61. ^ "NCDC Storm Events Database Item 9983001". National Climatic Data Center. National Climatic Data Center. March 26, 1950. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  62. ^ "NCDC Storm Events Database Item 10096217". National Climatic Data Center. National Climatic Data Center. March 27, 1950. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  63. ^ "NCDC Storm Events Database Item 10049527". National Climatic Data Center. National Climatic Data Center. March 27, 1950. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  64. ^ "NCDC Storm Events Database Item 10032637". National Climatic Data Center. National Climatic Data Center. March 27, 1950. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  65. ^ "NCDC Storm Events Database Item 10049528". National Climatic Data Center. National Climatic Data Center. March 27, 1950. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
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