The Hurricane Katrina tornado outbreak was a tornado outbreak across the eastern United States from August 29 to August 31, 2005, spawned mostly by the outer bands of Hurricane Katrina (or the remnants thereof). One person was killed and numerous communities suffered damage of varying degrees from central Mississippi to Pennsylvania, with Georgia the hardest hit. A number of tornadoes associated with Katrina formed, which caused generally minor damages in several regions. In total, 53 tornadoes formed in six states as a result of Katrina.[1]
Hurricane Katrina began on August 23, 2005 when it originated as Tropical Depression Twelve near the Bahamas. The next day, the tropical depression strengthened to a tropical storm, and was named Katrina; it proceeded to make landfall on the southern tip of the U.S. state of Florida as a minimal hurricane. In passing across Florida, Katrina weakened to a tropical storm; however, the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico allowed it to rapidly intensify to the sixth strongest North Atlantic tropical cyclone in recorded history. Afterward, Katrina made landfall as a Category 3 storm near Buras-Triumph, Louisiana, and once more near the Mississippi–Louisiana border. Katrina progressed northward through the central United States and finally dissipated near the Great Lakes, when it was absorbed by a cold front.[2]
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| 53 | 27 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
There were a total of 53 confirmed tornadoes—18 in Georgia, 10 in Mississippi, 10 in Alabama, and 5 each in Florida, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
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| F2 | Marathon area | Monroe | 0845 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | The first tornado spawned by Katrina occurred around 3:45 am EST near Marathon. The small, 20 yard wide tornado traveled towards the northeast for 1 mile (1.6 km) before dissipating over Florida Bay. A concrete block, residential building was shifted off its foundation, another home was shifted on its pilings and steel beams at the Marathon Airport were bent. In Florida Bay, one boat sunk and numerous trees were damaged along the tornado's path. No injuries were reported as a result of the tornado and damages amounted to $5 million.[3] | |
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| F0 | Semmes area | Mobile | 2054 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | A brief tornado touched down near Semmes and downed several trees and power lines. No injures were reported as a result of the tornado and damages amounted to $5,000.[4] | |
| F0 | Fort Morgan area | Baldwin | 0004 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | A brief tornado touched down near Fort Morgan and downed several trees and power lines. No injures were reported as a result of the tornado and damages amounted to $4,000.[5] | |
| F0 | Alabama Port area | Mobile | 0022 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | A brief tornado, which formed as a waterspout over Mobile Bay, moved onshore near Alabama Port and downed several trees and power lines. No injures were reported as a result of the tornado and damages amounted to $5,000.[6] | |
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| F0 | Valparaiso area | Okaloosa | 0230 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | A brief tornado touched down near Valparaiso and downed several trees and power lines. No injures were reported as a result of the tornado and damages amounted to $5,000.[7] | |
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| F0 | W of Munson | Santa Rosa, Escambia | 1205 | 4 miles (6.4 km) | A weak tornado touched down along Florida State Road 4 and rapidly tracked northwest into Escambia County near Century. The tornado downed several trees and power lines along its 4 miles (6.4 km) path. No injuries were reported as a result of the tornado and damages amounted to $13,000.[8][9] | |
| F0 | Holt area | Santa Rosa | 1342 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | ||
| F0 | Munson area | Santa Rosa | 1347 | 1 mile (1.6 km) | ||
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| F0 | S of Huxford | Escambia | 1230 | 2 miles (3.2 km) | ||
| F1 | SW of Reeltown | Tallapoosa | 1855 | 3.25 miles (5.23 km) | ||
| F0 | Mitchell area | Bullock, Montgomery | 2016 | 5.94 miles (9.56 km) | ||
| F0 | W of Union Springs | Bullock | 2030 | 0.2 miles (0.32 km) | ||
| F1 | SW of Piedmont | Calhoun | 2053 | 1.52 miles (2.45 km) | ||
| F0 | NW of Tuskegee | Macon | 2119 | 3 miles (4.8 km) | ||
| F0 | W of Phenix City | Russell | 2241 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) | ||
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| F1 | NE of Marion | Lauderdale | 1714 | 3 miles (5 km) |
First tornado of the main outbreak. Developed on US 45 and entered undeveloped areas. No buildings damaged, although many trees fell. | |
| F1 | Prismatic | Lauderdale, Kemper | 1721 | 2.5 miles (4 km) |
Minor damage to outbuildings, primarily caused by many fallen and uprooted trees. | |
| F2 | House | Neshoba | 1725 | 3 miles (5 km) |
Heavy damage to several outbuildings; many trees uprooted and power lines downed along a 100 yard (90 m) wide path. | |
| F1 | Damascus | Kemper, Neshoba | 1739 | 3 miles (5 km) |
No buildings damaged along its 50 yard (45 m) wide path, although many trees were uprooted and power lines were snapped. | |
| F1 | Deweese | Neshoba | 1748 | 4 miles (6.5 km) |
One mobile home was destroyed by a fallen tree. Several outbuildings were also destroyed. Heavy roof damage to another home and considerable tree damage along a 150 yard (140 m) wide path. | |
| F1 | Decatur area | Newton | unknown | 11.5 miles (19 km) |
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| F2 | E of Decatur | Newton | unknown | 2 miles (3 km) |
Heavy tree damage. | |
| F1 | Bloomfield | Neshoba | unknown | 3 miles (5 km) |
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| F1 | Philadelphia | Neshoba | unknown | 2 miles (3 km) |
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| F1 | E of Marydell | Leake | unknown | 2 miles (3 km) |
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| F2 | Roopville area | Heard, Carroll | 2025 | 5.5 miles (9 km) |
1 death - Several homes were severely damaged, and a mobile home was destroyed, which also injured three people. In addition, at least eight poultry barns were destroyed, killing at least 150,000 chickens along its 200 yard (180 m) wide path. | |
| F0 | Felton | Haralson | 2110 | 1 mile (1.6 km) |
One barn was destroyed, and many trees were snapped. | |
| F0 | New Georgia | Paulding | 2115 | 1 mile (1.6 km) |
Minor damage to about 45 homes, some due to fallen trees. Several outbuildings destroyed. | |
| F1 | Cedartown | Polk | 2125 | 2.8 miles (4.5 km) |
Damage was reported to a gas station canopy and several storage units. | |
| F0 | SE of Brinson | Decatur | 2240 | unknown | Spotted crossing US 84. No damage reported. | |
| F0 | Eastville | Oconee | 2235 | 1/10 mile (150 m) |
Roof damage to one home, plus numerous trees blown down. | |
| F1 | Pickling Mill | Taylor, Upson | 2237 | 4 miles (6.5 km) |
Three mobile homes were destroyed. Eight other homes suffered damage, and hundreds of trees were uprooted. | |
| F0 | N of Cumming | Forsyth | 2240 | 1/2 mile (800 m) |
No significant damage reported. | |
| F0 | Burtsboro | Lumpkin | 2245 | 9/10 mile (1.4 km) |
Damage primarily to a nursery business, including a greenhouse and a warehouse. | |
| F0 | N of Bellville | Evans | 2306 | unknown | Touched down but remained in corn field. | |
| F2 | Fort Valley | Peach | 2310 | 4 miles (6.5 km) |
Significant damage reported in the area, including a credit union nearly destroyed. Structural damage was also reported to several homes, and others had tree-related damage along its 50 yard (45 m) wide path. One person was injured in this tornado. | |
| F1 | N of Orchard Hill | Spalding | 2345 | 1 miles (1.6 km) |
One small home and a horse trailer was destroyed and several others suffered damage. Two people were injured. | |
| F0 | NE of Morganton | Fannin | 2345 | 1/4 mile (400 m) |
Roof damage was reported at a local church. Minor damage was also reported to several homes, mainly due to fallen trees. | |
| F0 | Social Circle | Walton | 0230 | 1/4 mile (400 m) |
Minor tree-related damage to several homes. | |
| F0 | Winder | Barrow | 0305 | 1.5 miles (2.5 km) |
Tornado primarily in Fort Yargo State Park, levelling about 900 trees. No other major damage reported. | |
| F0 | Braselton | Jackson | 0325 | 40 yards (35 m) |
Several homes suffered roof damage along the very short path. | |
| F0 | Lula to Mossy Creek | Hall, White | 0410 | 10 miles (16 km) |
Longest path of any Katrina-related tornado in Georgia. Widespread minor damage, primarily due to many trees knocked over. | |
| F2 | Helen | White | 0430 | 10 miles (16 km) |
Significant damage was reported in the tourist town. Many buildings suffered varying degrees of damage - several were nearly destroyed. Extensive damage also to trees and power lines - the area was blocked off due to fallen trees, and power was cut in the area for up to 48 hours. | |
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| F1 | Doylesville | Albemarle | 2305 | 1 mile (1.6 km) |
Heavy damage to many trees, some of which fell on an estate home. Tornado track may have been longer but terrain prevented additional ground surveys. | |
| F0 | Eggbornsville | Culpeper | 2330 | 1/2 mile (800 m) |
No buildings affected; damage limited to smaller trees. | |
| F0 | Viewtown | Rappahannock | 2335 | 4 mile (6.5 km) |
Scattered tree damage, plus roof damage to one farm building. | |
| F0 | NE of Orlean | Fauquier | 0008 | 3/4 mile (1.2 km) |
Many trees fell in the area, one of which landed on a home. | |
| F1 | Marshall | Fauquier | 0017 | 5 miles (8 km) |
Several outbuildings destroyed. At least 15 homes suffered damage, most of which was minor and caused by fallen trees. | |
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| F1 | Middle Creek | Adams | 0420 | 3 miles (5 km) |
Structural damage was reported to a few homes, along with several barns being destroyed. | |
| F1 | Mummasburg | Adams | 0440 | 3 miles (5 km) |
Path primarily went through corn fields; only a few trees were knocked down. | |
| F1 | NE of Gettysburg | Adams | 0445 | 7 miles (11 km) |
Several barns and outbuildings suffered severe damage along the US 15 corridor. Minor damage to several homes. The damage trail was intermittent. | |
| F1 | Dillsburg area | York, Cumberland | 0520 | 2.5 miles (4 km) |
Extensive tree damage reported, along with minor damage to numerous homes. | |
| F1 | Barbours | Lycoming | 0700 | 3/4 mile (1.2 km) |
Damage primarily to trees in heavily wooded area embedded in a larger field of damage from Katrina-spawned storms. | |
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