| 2020 Easter Tornado Outbreak | |
|---|---|
 Map of tornado warnings and confirmed tornadoes from this outbreak | |
Duration |
April 12, 2020 - April 13, 2020
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Amount |
140
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Casualties |
34 (+ 6 indirect)
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Highest Category |
EF4
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Damage Costs |
>$450 million
|
Areas Affected |
Southeastern United States
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Introduction[]
The 2020 Easter Tornado Outbreak was a devastating and catastrophic tornado outbreak that affected the Southeastern United States on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. There were several tornadoes that went through major metropolitan areas, causing the initiation of multiple tornado emergencies. On April 12, 2020, a moderate risk for severe weather was issued, highlighting a 15% hatched area for tornadoes. There was also a 45% area for damaging winds. For hail, there was a 30% hatched area.
Confirmed Tornadoes[]
| Confirmed EF0 |
Confirmed EF1 |
Confirmed EF2 |
Confirmed EF3 |
Confirmed EF4 |
Confirmed EF5 |
Confirmed Total |
| 31 | 74 | 19 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 140 |
Notable Tornadoes[]
Work in progress
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