List of tornadoes in the tornado outbreak sequence of April 2–5, 1957

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On April 2–5, 1957, a significant, deadly tornado outbreak sequence affected the Southern United States. This list details all confirmed tornadoes in this tornado outbreak sequence.

Confirmed tornadoes[edit]

Confirmed tornadoes by Fujita rating
FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total
0 18 21 26 6 2 0 ≥ 73

April 2 event[edit]

Confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, April 2, 1957[nb 1][nb 2]
F# Location County / Parish State Start
coord. 		Time (UTC) Path length Max. width Summary
F0 ESE of Allison Cooke TX 33°15′N 97°23′W / 33.25°N 97.38°W / 33.25; -97.38 (Allison (April 2, F2)) 09:00–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Tornado reported. Losses were unknown.[3][4][5]
F2 SE of Howe Grayson TX 33°28′N 96°35′W / 33.47°N 96.58°W / 33.47; -96.58 (Howe (April 2, F2)) 21:00–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Tornado destroyed or damaged three homes, including a farmhouse, and blew cars off a road. Barns were also destroyed, and many trees were blown down. A couple were moved 50 yd (150 ft), critically injuring the woman. One other person was injured and losses totaled $25,000. Tornado may have been part of the same family as the Melissa–Anna–Van Alstyne F3.[6][7][8]
F2 WSW of Rowland Montague TX 33°56′N 97°43′W / 33.93°N 97.72°W / 33.93; -97.72 (Rowland (April 2, F2)) 21:25–? 2 miles (3.2 km) 33 yards (30 m) Short-lived tornado destroyed a church, a warehouse, and three houses. One woman was mildly injured when the roof over her head collapsed. Losses totaled $25,000.[9][7][8]
F1 NNE of Ringling Jefferson OK 34°13′N 97°35′W / 34.22°N 97.58°W / 34.22; -97.58 (Ringling (April 2, F1)) 21:30–? 2 miles (3.2 km) 33 yards (30 m) Short-lived tornado destroyed or damaged several farmsteads. Losses totaled $2,500.[10][7]
F0 NNE of Grapevine Tarrant TX 32°58′N 97°03′W / 32.97°N 97.05°W / 32.97; -97.05 (Grapevine (April 2, F0)) 21:50–? 0.3 miles (0.48 km) 67 yards (61 m) Brief touchdown produced minimal damage. Losses totaled $2,500.[11][7]
F0 SW of Pottsboro Grayson TX 33°43′N 96°42′W / 33.72°N 96.7°W / 33.72; -96.7 (Pottsboro (April 2, F0)) 22:00–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Brief tornado destroyed or damaged three homes and numerous barns. Losses totaled $25,000. Grazulis listed the tornado as an F3 with a 5-mile-long (8.0 km) path length.[12][7][8]
F3 Melissa to Anna to Van Alstyne Collin, Grayson TX 33°17′N 96°37′W / 33.28°N 96.62°W / 33.28; -96.62 (Melissa (April 2, F3)) 22:20–? 10.7 miles (17.2 km) 33 yards (30 m) Intense tornado family comprised two distinct events, the first of which destroyed or damaged approximately 25 homes and barns, along with a church, a porch, and a warehouse, in and near Melissa, scattering debris for 3 mi (4.8 km). Second member of the family destroyed eight homes in Anna and left debris in Van Alstyne. Four people were injured and losses totaled $500,000. First member may have touched down at two locations east of McKinney.[13][14][7][8]
F3 Western Dallas Dallas TX 32°51′N 96°50′W / 32.85°N 96.83°W / 32.85; -96.83 (Dallas (April 2, F3)) 22:30–23:10 17.2 miles (27.7 km) 100 yards (91 m) 10 deaths – See section on this tornado – At least 200 people were injured and losses totaled $2.5 million.[15]
F2 SE of Davis to S of Stratford Murray, Garvin OK 34°33′N 96°54′W / 34.55°N 96.9°W / 34.55; -96.9 (Davis (April 2, F2)) 22:50–? 11.7 miles (18.8 km) 400 yards (370 m) Pair of tornadoes, paralleling each other within 2 mi (3.2 km), destroyed or damaged 28 barns and homes, carrying papers 40 mi (64 km) distant. A farmstead was nearly leveled at Corley, 3 mi (4.8 km) outside Stratford. One person—possibly two—was injured and losses totaled $50,000. Grazulis listed the tornado as a high-end F3, based on damage to three homes. NCEI lists the touchdown as west of Hickory.[16][17][18][8]
F2 W of Dougherty Murray OK 34°24′N 97°08′W / 34.4°N 97.13°W / 34.4; -97.13 (Dougherty (April 2, F2)) 22:55–? 2 miles (3.2 km) 600 yards (550 m) 1 death – Large, intense tornado crossing U.S. Route 77 in the Arbuckle Mountains south of Davis threw a pickup truck 75 yd (225 ft), killing the driver, and also tossed a car 300 yd (900 ft). A 340-to-360-foot-tall (100 to 110 m) telecommunications tower was destroyed, and a television transmission center lost its roof. Two people were injured and losses totaled $250,000. Grazulis listed the tornado as an F3.[19][20][21]
F4 N of New Woodville Marshall OK 34°00′N 96°39′W / 34°N 96.65°W / 34; -96.65 (New Woodville (April 2, F4)) 23:29–? 5.2 miles (8.4 km) 200 yards (180 m) 2 deaths – Violent tornado touched down over Lake Texoma, destroying or severely damaging 15 homes, a pair of oil refineries, and a fishing camp. A pair of large homes were swept away, and a car was tossed 200 ft (61 m) as well, resulting in a fatality and injury. Six people were injured and losses totaled $2.5 million.[22][20][21]
F4 Calera to Durant to SW of Armstrong Bryan OK 33°56′N 96°26′W / 33.93°N 96.43°W / 33.93; -96.43 (Calera (April 2, F4)) 23:58–? 7.9 miles (12.7 km) 200 yards (180 m) 3 deaths – Violent tornado destroyed a large barn and a drive-in theater in Calera (parodying a scene in the 1996 film Twister). Tornado also destroyed or damaged 160 businesses and homes in 29 blocks of Durant, along with a service station and nearly every building at Southeastern State College, now Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Three people were injured and losses totaled $500,000. Precursor to tornado was first observed as a funnel cloud near Denison, Texas.[23][20][24]
F2 Ambia Lamar TX 33°29′N 95°46′W / 33.48°N 95.77°W / 33.48; -95.77 (Ambia (April 2, F2)) 00:00–? 6.5 miles (10.5 km) 100 yards (91 m) 1 death – Tornado destroyed a pair of homes, fatally crushing a man beneath debris. About seven other homes were destroyed nearby. Two people were injured and losses totaled $25,000. NCEI lists the path as extending from Ben Franklin to north of Roxton.[25][20][21]
F2 Northern Wheeler Wheeler TX 35°27′N 100°16′W / 35.45°N 100.27°W / 35.45; -100.27 (Wheeler (April 2, F2)) 00:05–? 0.3 miles (0.48 km) 33 yards (30 m) Brief but strong tornado killed livestock, swept away a barn, damaged outbuildings, and severely damaged a farmhouse. Losses totaled $25,000.[26][20][24]
F3 Dido to Newark Tarrant, Wise TX 33°02′N 97°33′W / 33.03°N 97.55°W / 33.03; -97.55 (Dido (April 2, F3)) 00:15–00:40 ≥0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Intense tornado destroyed or damaged numerous structures, including 11 homes, one of which was tossed 70 ft (21 m). A school lost its roof, school buses were tossed, a community centre made of sheet metal was flattened, and National Guard buildings were damaged. Two people were injured and losses totaled $250,000. Grazulis listed the tornado as a 9-mile-long (14 km) F2. NCEI lists the touchdown as north of Briar.[27][20][24]
F2 E of Altus to W of Mountain View Jackson, Kiowa OK 34°38′N 99°16′W / 34.63°N 99.27°W / 34.63; -99.27 (Altus (April 2, F2)) 00:30–? 43.7 miles (70.3 km) 150 yards (140 m) Long-tracked tornado skipped past Friendship and Roosevelt, wrecking a truck and several barns. A home lost its roof as well. One person was injured and losses totaled $50,000.[28][29][20][24]
F2 SE of Harmon Lamar TX 33°30′N 95°48′W / 33.5°N 95.8°W / 33.5; -95.8 (Harmon (April 2, F2)) 00:30–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Brief but strong tornado struck the rural K-Bar Ranch, severely damaging an arena and outbuildings. Farm machinery, a garage, and a home received lesser damage, while another home was destroyed. Losses totaled $25,000.[30][20]
F1 ENE of Stony to Plainview Denton TX 33°14′N 97°20′W / 33.23°N 97.33°W / 33.23; -97.33 (Stony (April 2, F1)) 00:30–? 1.5 miles (2.4 km) 67 yards (61 m) Tornado produced three distinct swaths of intermittent damage, including to outbuildings and a few barns. A home was partly unroofed as well. Losses totaled $25,000.[31][20]
F0 W of Asher Pottawatomie OK 34°59′N 96°57′W / 34.98°N 96.95°W / 34.98; -96.95 (Asher (April 2, F0)) 00:40–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Brief touchdown reported. Losses totaled $30.[32][33]
F0 S of Altus to ESE of Friendship Jackson OK 34°36′N 99°19′W / 34.6°N 99.32°W / 34.6; -99.32 (Altus #2 (April 2, F0)) 01:05–? 8.8 miles (14.2 km) 100 yards (91 m) Second Altus-area tornado hit the eastern side of Altus Air Force Base and moved into rural areas. Losses totaled $25,000.[34][33]
F1 SE of Grant to ESE of Spencerville Choctaw OK 33°56′N 95°30′W / 33.93°N 95.5°W / 33.93; -95.5 (Grant (April 2, F1)) 01:15–? 16.8 miles (27.0 km) 33 yards (30 m) Tornado passed east of Hugo, destroying or damaging several barns and homes. Losses totaled $25,000. Grazulis listed the tornado as an F2.[35][33][24]
F2 Ben Franklin Delta TX 33°33′N 95°46′W / 33.55°N 95.77°W / 33.55; -95.77 (Ben Franklin (April 2, F2)) 01:51–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) 1 death – Tornado destroyed six homes and damaged several others. Two people were injured and losses totaled $25,000. This and the previous event may have belonged to the same family. Grazulis listed the tornado as the same as the Ambia–Harmon F2s, considering all three to be a 30-mile-long (48 km) F3 event.[36][4][21]
F2 W of Bengal to McCurtain Latimer, Haskell OK 34°50′N 95°06′W / 34.83°N 95.1°W / 34.83; -95.1 (Bengal (April 2, F2)) 03:00–? 23.3 miles (37.5 km) 880 yards (800 m) Tornado bypassed Salonia and Red Oak, destroying or damaging several stores, an old high school, and 28 homes. Two people were injured and losses totaled $50,000.[37][38][33][24]
F2 Northwestern Hartshorne to N of Patterson Pittsburg, Latimer OK 34°51′N 95°34′W / 34.85°N 95.57°W / 34.85; -95.57 (Hartshorne (April 2, F2)) 03:05–? 11.7 miles (18.8 km) 440 yards (400 m) Tornado struck Haileyville, destroying a barn and tearing the roofs off a drugstore and two other businesses. More than 100 television antennae were snapped, and many trees were felled as well. Losses totaled $25,000.[39][33][24]
F1 ESE of Stephens Gap McCurtain OK 34°08′N 94°39′W / 34.13°N 94.65°W / 34.13; -94.65 (Stephens Gap (April 2, F1)) 03:30–? 11.2 miles (18.0 km) 880 yards (800 m) Nocturnal tornado east of Beavers Bend Resort Park destroyed 3,000,000 board feet (7,100 m3) of timber near Carnasaw Tower in the Ouachita National Forest. Losses totaled $25,000.[40][4]
F0 Western Poteau Le Flore OK 35°03′N 94°38′W / 35.05°N 94.63°W / 35.05; -94.63 (Poteau (April 2, F1)) 03:50–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Little or no damage reported. Losses totaled $30.[41][33]
F0 Northern Oklahoma City Oklahoma OK 35°36′N 97°33′W / 35.6°N 97.55°W / 35.6; -97.55 (Oklahoma City (April 2, F0)) 04:30–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) 30-foot-wide (9.1 m) swaths of grain standing in a field were flattened near The Village. Losses totaled $30.[42][33]

April 3 event[edit]

Confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, April 3, 1957[nb 1][nb 2]
F# Location County / Parish State Start
coord. 		Time (UTC) Path length Max. width Summary
F1 SW of Courtney Love OK 33°56′N 97°31′W / 33.93°N 97.52°W / 33.93; -97.52 (Courtney (April 3, F1)) 05:45–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Tornado swept away a home. Losses were unknown. Many tornadoes were reported nearby.[43][4]
F0 Northern Davenport Lincoln OK 35°43′N 96°46′W / 35.72°N 96.77°W / 35.72; -96.77 (Davenport (April 3, F0) 06:15–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Funnel was observed aloft and later confirmed to have been a tornado. Losses totaled $30.[44][4]
F0 Northern Terrell Kaufman TX 32°45′N 96°17′W / 32.75°N 96.28°W / 32.75; -96.28 (Terrell (April 3, F0)) 07:15–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Brief touchdown reported. Losses were unknown.[45][46]
F1 SSW of Woodlawn (1st tornado) Harrison TX 32°37′N 94°23′W / 32.62°N 94.38°W / 32.62; -94.38 (Woodlawn (April 3, F1)) 16:28–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Brief touchdown. Losses totaled $30.[47][4]
F0 W of Parvin Denton TX 33°15′N 96°57′W / 33.25°N 96.95°W / 33.25; -96.95 (Parvin (April 3, F0)) 16:30–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Tornado hit an open field, causing only $30 in losses.[48][4]
F0 Southern Fort Worth Tarrant TX 32°40′N 97°20′W / 32.67°N 97.33°W / 32.67; -97.33 (Fort Worth (April 3, F0)) 16:45–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Losses totaled $30.[49][4]
F0 Western Duncanville Dallas TX 32°39′N 96°55′W / 32.65°N 96.92°W / 32.65; -96.92 (Duncanville (April 3, F0)) 16:50–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Tornado damaged a single home. Losses totaled $250.[50][46]
F2 W of Lone Star Morris TX 32°53′N 94°43′W / 32.88°N 94.72°W / 32.88; -94.72 (Lone Star (April 3, F2)) 17:00–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Tornado destroyed a structure and damaged six outbuildings on a farm. Losses totaled $250. Grazulis did not list the tornado as an F2 or stronger.[51][4][5]
F2 SSW of Woodlawn (2nd tornado) Harrison TX 32°37′N 94°23′W / 32.62°N 94.38°W / 32.62; -94.38 (Woodlawn #2 (April 3, F2)) 17:30–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Tornado partly unroofed a home, damaged a pair of outbuildings, destroyed a shed, and downed trees. Losses totaled $2,500. Grazulis did not list the tornado as an F2 or stronger.[52][4][5]
F1 ESE of Caruth Dunklin MO 36°08′N 90°05′W / 36.13°N 90.08°W / 36.13; -90.08 ((April 3, F1)) 18:00–18:10 1 mile (1.6 km) 100 yards (91 m) Tornado damaged several structures and a cotton gin. Losses totaled $2,500.[53][54]
F2 Alexander Greene AR 36°04′N 90°25′W / 36.07°N 90.42°W / 36.07; -90.42 (Morning Star (April 3, F2)) 18:05–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Brief tornado destroyed a garage. Losses totaled $250. Grazulis did not list the tornado as an F2 or stronger. NCEI lists the touchdown as east-northeast of Morning Star.[55][54][5]
F3 ENE of Cash to N of Finch Craighead, Greene AR 35°48′N 90°55′W / 35.8°N 90.92°W / 35.8; -90.92 (Cash (April 3, F3)) 18:05–? 22.6 miles (36.4 km) 100 yards (91 m) Intense tornado badly damaged a rice dryer and wrecked many structures. Losses totaled $25,000. Grazulis did not list the tornado as an F2 or stronger.[56][54][5]
F1 Manila Mississippi AR 35°48′N 90°10′W / 35.8°N 90.17°W / 35.8; -90.17 (Manila (April 3, F1)) 18:30–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Brief tornado damaged a pair of homes. Losses totaled $250. NCEI lists the touchdown as north-northeast of Floodway.[57][54]
F1 Little Cypress Orange TX 30°06′N 93°44′W / 30.1°N 93.73°W / 30.1; -93.73 (Little Cypress (April 3, F1)) 18:45–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Tornado ripped a 50-by-40-foot (15 by 12 m) portion of a roof off a school. Losses totaled $250. NCEI lists the touchdown as near downtown Orange.[58][54]
F0 E of Dogwood Mississippi MO 36°50′N 89°24′W / 36.83°N 89.4°W / 36.83; -89.4 (Dogwood (April 3, F0)) 19:30–19:35 0.3 miles (0.48 km) 10 yards (9.1 m) Tornado damaged outbuildings on a farm. Losses totaled $2,500.[59][54]
F2 Hurstown Shelby TX 31°37′N 94°03′W / 31.62°N 94.05°W / 31.62; -94.05 (Hurstown (April 3, F2)) 19:30–? 2 miles (3.2 km) 33 yards (30 m) Brief but strong tornado destroyed a pair of barns and a small home. Losses totaled $2,500. NCEI lists the touchdown as northwest of Hawthorne.[60][54][24]
F2 Cairo to Mound City Alexander, Pulaski IL 37°00′N 89°12′W / 37°N 89.2°W / 37; -89.2 (Cairo (April 3, F2)) 20:00–? 6.8 miles (10.9 km) 33 yards (30 m) Tornado affected a two-block-wide swath, unroofing three large buildings. Five people were injured and losses totaled $250,000. Grazulis did not list the tornado as an F2 or stronger.[61][62][54][5]
F1 W of Drake Warren KY 36°50′N 86°27′W / 36.83°N 86.45°W / 36.83; -86.45 (Drake (April 3, F1)) 23:30–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Funnel cloud was observed and later confirmed to have been a brief tornado. Losses were unknown.[63][46][64]
F0 Hodge Jackson LA 32°15′N 92°42′W / 32.25°N 92.7°W / 32.25; -92.7 (Hodge (April 3, F0)) 00:00–? 0.5 miles (0.80 km) 33 yards (30 m) Brief tornado caused minor damage. Losses totaled $250.[65][46]
F1 Glen Allan to Darlove Washington MS 33°02′N 91°02′W / 33.03°N 91.03°W / 33.03; -91.03 (Glen Allan (April 3, F1)) 01:15–? 11.9 miles (19.2 km) 33 yards (30 m) Tornado destroyed or damaged a cotton gin, a church, and 20 homes. Four people were injured and losses totaled $250,000. Grazulis listed the tornado as an F2.[66][46][24]

April 4 event[edit]

Confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, April 4, 1957[nb 1][nb 2]
F# Location County / Parish State Start
coord. 		Time (UTC) Path length Max. width Summary
F2 NNE of Vernon to WNW of Forreston Winston, Noxubee, Lowndes MS 33°00′N 88°55′W / 33°N 88.92°W / 33; -88.92 (Vernon (April 4, F2)) 06:15–? 40.7 miles (65.5 km) 200 yards (180 m) Tornado destroyed rural farms and outbuildings. Four people were injured and losses totaled $25,000.[67][68][24]
F3 SSE of Sanatorium to E of Montrose Simpson, Smith, Jasper MS 31°53′N 89°46′W / 31.88°N 89.77°W / 31.88; -89.77 (Sanatorium (April 4, F3)) 07:00–? 40.2 miles (64.7 km) 167 yards (153 m) 1 death – Intense tornado first struck a tuberculosis sanatorium—now Boswell Regional Center—injuring 30 of its 200 patients. 10 homes were destroyed or damaged nearby. The sole fatality occurred in a school bus, along with 15 injuries. In all, 75 people were injured and losses totaled $250,000.[69][70][71][68][24]
F2 SE of Middle Fork Henderson TN 35°32′N 88°29′W / 35.53°N 88.48°W / 35.53; -88.48 (Middle Fork (April 4, F2)) 07:10–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 7 yards (6.4 m) Narrow and brief but strong tornado destroyed or damaged many barns and six homes. Losses totaled $25,000.[72][68][24]
F3 SE of Ramer to NNE of Gravel Hill McNairy TN 35°03′N 88°36′W / 35.05°N 88.6°W / 35.05; -88.6 (Ramer (April 4, F3)) 07:15–08:00 7.3 miles (11.7 km) 50 yards (46 m) Tornado struck Eastview, destroying or damaging nine barns and 22 homes, along with a grocery store, a filling station, and a cotton gin. Five outbuildings were impacted as well. 11 people were injured and losses totaled $250,000. Grazulis listed the tornado as an F2.[73][68][24]
F1 WSW of Hamilton Lonoke AR 34°42′N 91°52′W / 34.7°N 91.87°W / 34.7; -91.87 (Hamilton (April 4, F1)) 23:30–? 0.3 miles (0.48 km) 20 yards (18 m) Short-lived tornado damaged approximately 20 acres (8.1 ha). A silo, light poles, and fencing were destroyed or felled. Losses totaled $2,500.[74][75]

April 5 event[edit]

Confirmed tornadoes – Friday, April 5, 1957[nb 1][nb 2]
F# Location County / Parish State Start
coord. 		Time (UTC) Path length Max. width Summary
F0 Eastern Aldora Lamar GA 33°03′N 84°10′W / 33.05°N 84.17°W / 33.05; -84.17 (Aldora (April 5, F0)) 08:00–? 1.3 miles (2.1 km) 33 yards (30 m) Tornado destroyed or damaged porches, barns, roofs, trees, and utility wires near Barnesville. Losses totaled $25,000.[76][77]
F2 SW of Ellaville to SSE of Massey Hill Schley, Macon, Peach, Houston, Twiggs, Wilkinson GA 32°12′N 84°21′W / 32.2°N 84.35°W / 32.2; -84.35 (Ellaville (April 5, F2)) 09:00–10:30 75 miles (121 km) 400 yards (370 m) 2 deaths – Long-lived tornado family destroyed or damaged more than 123 homes, along with a drive-in theater, plate glass, and roofing. Many trees were downed as well. Five—possibly 10—people were injured and losses totaled $750,000.[78][79][80][77][24]
F2 SW of Warrenton to Leah Warren, McDuffie, Columbia GA 33°28′N 82°30′W / 33.47°N 82.5°W / 33.47; -82.5 (Warrenton (April 5, F2)) 12:00–? 23.3 miles (37.5 km) 400 yards (370 m) Intermittent tornado destroyed or damaged more than seven homes, many barns, and a church. Utility wires and trees were downed as well. Losses totaled $50,000. The path may have been 30 mi (48 km) in length.[81][82][77][24]
F2 SSE of Ansley Mill to ENE of Grovetown McDuffie, Columbia GA 33°28′N 82°24′W / 33.47°N 82.40°W / 33.47; -82.40 (Ansley Mill (April 5, F2)) 12:15–? 14.4 miles (23.2 km) 400 yards (370 m) Tornado destroyed a home between Harlem and Appling. Two people were injured and losses totaled $25,000. Grazulis listed a 3-mile-long (4.8 km) path.[83][77][84]
F2 NW of Chinquapin Falls to NNW of Lexington Lexington SC 33°50′N 81°32′W / 33.83°N 81.53°W / 33.83; -81.53 (Chinquapin Falls (April 5, F2)) 12:45–13:30 21.3 miles (34.3 km) 40 yards (37 m) Tornado destroyed a home, damaged several others, and badly damaged a recreational hall. One person was injured and losses totaled $25,000. Grazulis did not list the tornado as an F2 or stronger.[85][77][5]
F1 Southern Prosperity to WSW of Kibler Newberry SC 34°12′N 81°32′W / 34.2°N 81.53°W / 34.2; -81.53 (Prosperity (April 5, F1)) 13:14–? 3.3 miles (5.3 km) 100 yards (91 m) Losses totaled $2,500.[86][77]
F0 SW of Pineboro to SW of Wagon Wheel Colquitt, Cook GA 31°10′N 83°41′W / 31.17°N 83.68°W / 31.17; -83.68 (Pineboro (April 5, F0)) 13:30–? 13.7 miles (22.0 km) 67 yards (61 m) Tornado destroyed more than three barns and several homes. Trees were uprooted as well. Losses totaled $2,500.[87][77]
F1 Jamestown Ware GA 31°18′N 82°23′W / 31.3°N 82.38°W / 31.3; -82.38 (Jamestown (April 5, F1)) 16:00–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 17 yards (16 m) Tornado destroyed one home and damaged other structures. Trees sustained minor damage as well. One person was injured and losses totaled $2,500.[88][77]
F0 NNW of Savannah Chatham GA 32°06′N 81°06′W / 32.1°N 81.1°W / 32.1; -81.1 (Savannah (April 5, F0)) 16:34–? 0.3 miles (0.48 km) 10 yards (9.1 m) Tornado on Hutchinson Island damaged small structures and roofing. Many trees were uprooted as well. Losses totaled $30.[89][77]
F1 E of Winchester Randolph IN 40°10′N 84°53′W / 40.17°N 84.88°W / 40.17; -84.88 (Winchester (April 5, F1)) 18:00–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Tornado struck a hangar at the Randolph County Airport, then Winchester Airport, tearing loose a door. Losses totaled $2,500.[90][77]
F2 Southern Muncie Delaware IN 40°11′N 85°23′W / 40.18°N 85.38°W / 40.18; -85.38 (Muncie (April 5, F2)) 18:05–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Tornado flipped a trailer home, downed power lines, damaged the front of a home, and tossed metal garage roofing 50 ft (15 m). Losses totaled $25,000. Grazulis did not list the tornado as an F2 or stronger.[91][77][5]
F0 ENE of Fairmount Grant IN 40°25′N 85°38′W / 40.42°N 85.63°W / 40.42; -85.63 (Fairmount (April 5, F0)) 18:30–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Tornado downed utility wires and wrecked a shed. Losses totaled $250.[92][77]
F2 NE of Bartlettsville Lawrence IN 38°59′N 86°26′W / 38.98°N 86.43°W / 38.98; -86.43 (Bartlettsville (April 5, F2)) 18:30–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Tornado unroofed a few barns and a home. Losses totaled $2,500.[93][94][84]
F1 ESE of Big Stone Gap Wise VA 36°53′N 82°45′W / 36.88°N 82.75°W / 36.88; -82.75 (Big Stone Gap (April 5, F1)) 18:40–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Tornado downed walls, blew off roofs, snapped utility poles, and shattered windows. Three people were injured and losses totaled $25,000.[95][96]
F1 Needmore Lawrence IN 39°56′N 86°32′W / 39.93°N 86.53°W / 39.93; -86.53 (Needmore (April 5, F1)) 18:45–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Tornado damaged a few structures. Losses totaled $2,500.[97][94]
F2 NE of Redkey to Poling Jay IN 40°22′N 85°08′W / 40.37°N 85.13°W / 40.37; -85.13 (Redkey (April 5, F2)) 19:15–? ≥0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Tornado damaged light poles, destroyed a shed, and unroofed a home. Losses totaled $2,500. Grazulis did not list the tornado as an F2 or stronger.[98][94][5]
F2 ESE of Middletown Henry IN 40°03′N 85°31′W / 40.05°N 85.52°W / 40.05; -85.52 (Middletown (April 5, F2)) 20:00–? 0.1 miles (0.16 km) 33 yards (30 m) Tornado downed trees, television antennae, and power lines. A gymnasium lost a third of its roof, and smaller buildings were unroofed as well. One person was injured and losses totaled $25,000. Grazulis did not list the tornado as an F2 or stronger.[99][94][5]
F1 W of Glen Cove to ENE of Texas Pasquotank, Camden NC 36°10′N 76°06′W / 36.17°N 76.1°W / 36.17; -76.1 (Glen Cove (April 5, F1)) 21:30–? 6.1 miles (9.8 km) 37 yards (34 m) Tornado crossed the Pasquotank River, wrecking outbuildings and unroofing a farmhouse. Losses totaled $25,000.[100][94]
F1 ENE of Longtown to NNW of Yadkinville Yadkin NC 36°09′N 80°45′W / 36.15°N 80.75°W / 36.15; -80.75 (Longtown (April 5, F1)) 23:10–? 4.7 miles (7.6 km) 50 yards (46 m) Tornado downed outbuildings, trees, and utility lines. Losses totaled $25,000.[101][94]
F1 NE of Crocketts Crossroad Lancaster SC 34°42′N 80°47′W / 34.7°N 80.78°W / 34.7; -80.78 (Crocketts Crossroad (April 5, F1)) 01:30–? 1 mile (1.6 km) 33 yards (30 m) Tornado extensively damaged several homes and a school north-northeast of Springdale. Losses totaled $250,000.[102][94]
F1 SE of Georgetown to Northern High Point Davidson, Guilford NC 36°00′N 80°05′W / 36°N 80.08°W / 36; -80.08 (Georgetown (April 5, F1)) 01:35–? 4.7 miles (7.6 km) 50 yards (46 m) Tornado skipped along, destroying or damaging an automobile, plate glass, outbuildings, roofing, trees, chimneys, antennae, and 12 rural homes. One person was injured and losses totaled $250,000.[103][94]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time and dates are split at midnight CST/CDT for consistency.
  2. ^ a b c d Prior to 1994, only the average widths of tornado paths were officially listed.[2]

References[edit]

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  2. ^ Brooks 2004, p. 310.
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  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Grazulis 1993, pp. 1000–4.
  6. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10122240
  7. ^ a b c d e f USWB 1957, p. 106.
  8. ^ a b c d e Grazulis 1993, p. 1000.
  9. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10122241
  10. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10092662
  11. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10122242
  12. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10122243
  13. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10122244
  14. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10122246
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  17. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10092664
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  19. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10092666
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  21. ^ a b c d Grazulis 1993, p. 1001.
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  23. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10092669
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  27. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10122249
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  29. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10092673
  30. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10122251
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  34. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10092677
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  38. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10092686
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  44. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10092691
  45. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10122254
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  47. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10122257
  48. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10122258
  49. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10122259
  50. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10122260
  51. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #101222261
  52. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10122262
  53. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10060393
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  55. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #9984224
  56. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #9984225
  57. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #9984226
  58. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10122263
  59. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10060395
  60. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10122265
  61. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10008392
  62. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10008607
  63. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10037036
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  66. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10049854
  67. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10049855
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  69. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10049856
  70. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10049857
  71. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10049858
  72. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10127416
  73. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10127417
  74. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #9984228
  75. ^ USWB 1957, p. 113.
  76. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #9998071
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  78. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #9998072
  79. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #9998073
  80. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #9998074
  81. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #9998075
  82. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #9998077
  83. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #9998076
  84. ^ a b Grazulis 1993, p. 1004.
  85. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10117720
  86. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10117721
  87. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #9998078
  88. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #9998079
  89. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #9998080
  90. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10002981
  91. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10002982
  92. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10002983
  93. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10002984
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  95. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10154169
  96. ^ USWB 1957, pp. 114–5.
  97. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10002986
  98. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10002987
  99. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10002988
  100. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10075786
  101. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10075787
  102. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10117723
  103. ^ Storm Data Publication 1957, #10075789

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