This is a list of all tornadoes that were confirmed by local offices of the National Weather Service in the United States from January to March 2009.

United States yearly total

January

January 3 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, January 3, 2009EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF1W of StringerSmithMS19:13–19:14Three houses sustained minor damage and several chicken houses were heavily damaged. Some fencing and a carport were also blown over.

January 6 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, January 6, 2009EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF0HollandChattoogaGA22:05–22:08A brief tornado embedded within a larger area of damaging straight-line winds produced spotty tree damage. Light to moderate damage was also observed to the roofs of three buildings and several outbuildings, although it may have been from the damaging winds and not the tornado itself.

January 7 event + List of reported tornadoes - Wednesday, January 7, 2009 EF# Location County / Parish Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Path width Comments/DamageGeorgia EF0SE of ForsythMonroe0800 – 0804Several houses were damaged with one sustaining moderate roof damage. Several trees were knocked down.

January 10 event + List of reported tornadoes - Saturday, January 10, 2009 EF# Location County / Parish Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Path width Comments/DamageMississippi EF0W of LauderdaleLauderdale2133 – 2136Damage limited to several trees along its track.Alabama EF1McIntoshWashington2305 – 2308Several houses damaged, one of which lost much of its roof. An industrial plant was also damaged. Numerous pine trees were snapped.

January 24 event + List of reported tornadoes - Saturday, January 24, 2009 EF# Location County / Parish Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Path width Comments/DamageCalifornia EF0SSW of CodoraGlenn2300 – 2301Brief tornado damaged a barn and a chicken coop.

February

February 9 event + List of reported tornadoes - Monday, February 9, 2009 EF# Location County / Parish Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Path width Comments/DamageCalifornia EF0SW of MercedMerced1932 – 1934Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.

February 10 event

+ List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, February 10, 2009EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF1NNW of Wiley Post AirportOklahomaOK20:36–20:37This was the first of five tornadoes produced by a supercell in northwestern areas of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. This brief tornado touched down in a large shopping center along SH-3 and caused extensive roof damage to several structures. It then moved into a residential neighborhood where several buildings in an apartment complex saw primarily minor damage; one apartment had its roof torn off. EF2Western EdmondOklahoma, LoganOK20:53–21:05The second tornado touched down on the west side of Edmond and traveled northeast into Logan County. Extensive damage occurred in residential areas, with the most severe damage occurring in the Oak Tree development along the Oklahoma–Logan County line. There, several homes had large portions of their roof torn off and garages destroyed. An auto body repair shop and mobile home were totally destroyed. Throughout Edmond, six homes were destroyed, eight structures received major damage, 51 received minor damage, and another 166 structures were affected. Approximately 28,500 people lost power, primarily in the Edmond area. Hundreds of trees were uprooted or significantly damaged along the tornado's path. In Oklahoma County, the tornado left an estimated 28,500 people without power. Four people suffered minor injuries.Edmond, Oklahoma, EF2 tornado NCEI references: The combined damage of the two Oklahoma County tornadoes was estimated at $10.2 million. EF1NW of MeridianLoganOK21:24–21:26A brief tornado tore the roof off one home and damaged the roof of another. Minor tree damage occurred. EF1ENE of Langston to SW of StillwaterPayneOK21:39–21:59This tornado destroyed a barn and an oilfield communications tower and snapped trees. Numerous power lines and transmission poles were brought down near an Oklahoma Gas & Electric substation, leaving 1,586 customers without power in Payne County. Most of the outages were around SH-33. EF0SSW of PawneePawneeOK22:35–22:37Two barns were completely destroyed, and several homes were damaged. Power poles were also damaged, but service was restored within a day. Four cows presumed to have been "blown away" from a pasture. This was the last of five tornadoes produced by the Oklahoma metro supercell. EF0Southern BelchervilleMontagueTX00:25–00:28A brief tornado destroyed several outbuildings and two sheds and damaged the roof of one home. Two trees were uprooted and a water tank was flipped. The storm that produced this tornado later spawned the EF4 Lone Grove tornado. EF4S of Spanish Fort, TX to Lone Grove, OK to SSE of Springer, OKMontague (TX), Jefferson (OK), Love (OK), Carter (OK)TX, OK00:45–01:438 deaths – See article on this tornado – 46 people were injured.Lone Grove, Oklahoma, EF4 tornado NCEI references:

EF1ColleyvilleTarrantTX03:15–03:17This brief tornado touched down in the northwestern suburbs of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Damage was confined to the Caldwell Creek neighborhood where 5 homes had extensive roof or structural damage and 15 others suffered minor damage. Monetary losses were estimated at $750,000. The American Red Cross provided supplies and snacks to residents. EF1Southwestern SpringfieldGreeneMO04:43–04:49This tornado moved along an intermittent path across southwestern and central Springfield, damaging one to two dozen houses and businesses, and toppling several trees and power lines. At least 250 residences were left without power, and damage was estimated at $350,000. The tornado occurred without being detected on radar until it had already touched down. 1A 4A EF1NNE of Garden ValleySmith, WoodTX05:16–05:25A barn was destroyed and several metal buildings were damaged or destroyed northwest of Lindale and several homes near Mineola were damaged by fallen trees. Damage from the tornado was estimated at $400,000.Garden Valley, Texas, EF1 tornado NCEI references:

February 11 event

+ List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, February 11, 2009EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF1SW of KeachiDe SotoLA07:04–07:06A metal barn was destroyed, two homes suffered minor damage, and trailers were flipped over. Many trees were snapped or uprooted. EF1SSW of ClarkrangeFentressTN19:03–19:04A brief tornado snapped or uprooted dozens of trees, two of which fell on vehicles and one on a home. One home had part of its roof torn away. EF1E of MedfordDelawareIN20:30–20:31A brief tornado damaged the roof of a barn and home. EF0Honaker areaRussellVA22:59–23:02This weak tornado knocked over several trees and damaged one barn. EF0Northeastern KapoleiHonoluluHI23:05–23:13Tornado touched down at a golf course near H-1. Several buildings were damaged. One person sustained minor injuries while trying to help another person escape from the strong winds.

February 18 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, February 18, 2009EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF0SW of ReynoldsTaylorGeorgia2245 – 2249One house was damaged and a mobile home was removed from its foundation. EF0Warner RobinsHoustonGeorgia2325 – 2326Very brief tornado touched down on the runways at Robins Air Force Base with no damage reported. EF1SW of WatkinsvilleOconeeGeorgia2344 – 2350Minor damage to several homes and one mobile home was shifted off its foundation. Hundreds of trees were knocked down at the Georgia Nature Center. EF1E of MonticelloJasperGeorgia0015 – 0019Several houses were damaged, one of them severely. Many trees and power lines were downed as well. EF1SW of EatontonPutnamGeorgia0019 – 0041A restaurant and two other buildings were destroyed, and several houses sustained major damage. One person was injured. EF3S of WashingtonWilkes, McDuffieGeorgia0026 – 0053One cinder block house was flattened with debris carried over away. 15 other houses and a church suffered moderate to severe damage and 19 outbuildings were destroyed. EF1N of Rock MillsRandolphAL0055 – 0056Several hundred softwood trees were downed. EF1S of PorterdaleNewtonGeorgia0105 – 0109Many trees were downed, which damaged about 30 houses in a heavily wooded subdivision. EF1NW of Shady DaleJasperGeorgia0116 – 0126A cottage was heavily damaged, and five houses sustained lesser damage. Over 100 trees were downed. EF2Moreland areaMeriwether, Coweta, SpaldingGeorgia0130 – 0202Large wedge tornado caused structural damage to about 50 houses along its path, four of which were destroyed. A roof was also blown off a school and flying debris killed a horse. EF3E of SpartaHancock, Warren, GlascockGeorgia0348 – 04031 death - A church, two site-built homes, and four mobile homes were destroyed and hundreds of trees were downed. The fatality took place in one of the mobile homes while three others were injured as well. EF2S of Cairo to Southern Thomasville to W of EasonGrady, ThomasGeorgia05:50–06:12This strong tornado struck the southern side of Thomasville, destroying nine mobile homes and 29 homes, damaging 141 other homes, and heavily damaging a hospital building. Many trees were uprooted as well.

February 19 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, February 19, 2009EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF3N of BostonThomasGA06:20–06:23This tornado touched down after the Thomasville tornado dissipated. Numerous trees were snapped or twisted and many power lines were down. Several trees were stripped of their bark which warranted an EF3 rating.

February 27 event + List of reported tornadoes - Friday, February 27, 2009 EF# Location County / Parish Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Path width Comments/DamageAlabama EF0SE of ChelseaShelby1610 – 1611A few trees were downed and a gas station sign damaged. EF0N of GreensboroShelby2156Very brief tornado knocked a tree down.Mississippi EF0SSW of Prairie PointNoxubee2136 – 2139Brief tornado snapped several trees.† – Maximum width of the tornado; not representative of the entire track.

February 28 event + List of reported tornadoes - Saturday, February 28, 2009 EF# Location County / Parish Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Path width Comments/DamageAlabama EF0SE of BuckvilleTallapoosa1340Brief tornado caused minor damage to two houses. EF1NNE of Ridge GroveLee1356 – 1357Brief tornado touched down along U.S. Route 280, causing heavy damage at a car dealership. EF2Salem areaLee1425 – 1437At least six mobile homes and four site-built homes were either heavily damaged or destroyed. Damage was also reported to at least 17 houses, two churches, and a school. Three people sustained minor injuries.† – Maximum width of the tornado; not representative of the entire track.

March

Note: 4 tornadoes were confirmed in the final totals, but do not have a listed rating.

March 7 event List of reported tornadoes - Saturday, March 7, 2009 EF# Location County Coord. Time (UTC) Path length DamageKansas EF0AbbyvilleReno2213Brief tornado touchdown in open country. EF0N of PartridgeReno2228Brief tornado touchdown in open country. EF0SW of HutchinsonReno2236unknownTornado spotted on an airport runway with no damage. EF0W of HesstonHarvey2315unknownBrief tornado touchdown in open country. EF0N of Medicine LodgeBarber0018unknownTornado reported by local media on the ground for only a few seconds. EF0N of AtticaHarper0121Brief tornado touchdown in open country. EF0NE of AtticaHarper0130Brief tornado touchdown in open country with a small debris cloud noted. EF0NE of NorwichHarper0210Brief tornado touchdown in open country. Sources: SPC Storm Reports for 03/07/09, NWS Wichita, NWS Storm Data

March 8 event