This page documents all tornadoes confirmed by various weather forecast offices of the National Weather Service in the United States from November to December 2019. Based on the 1991–2010 averaging period, 58 tornadoes occur across the United States throughout November while 24 more occur in December.
November was devoid of any large outbreaks and although a couple strong tornadoes were observed during a small outbreak between November 26–27 along four tornadoes in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area on November 29, the month finished significantly below average with only 19 tornadoes. By contrast, December was highlighted by a large and destructive outbreak between December 16–17. Another small outbreak occurred at the end of the month, which finished significantly above average with 56 tornadoes.
United States yearly total
November
November 1 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, November 1, 2019EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF1MadisonMorrisNJ04:23–04:28This tornado followed an intermittent path though Madison, snapping and uprooting numerous trees, some of which brought down power lines and utility poles. Some trees crushed cars, and others landed on and damaged homes. EF1Southern ChesapeakeChesapeake (City)VA04:55–04:59A camper was destroyed, while homes at the south edge of Chesapeake sustained roof, shingle and gutter damage. Numerous trees were uprooted or had branches snapped off. EF0NW of PeletierCarteretNC05:15–05:16A brief tornado blew down a 60-yard portion of a strong vinyl horse fence. Branches up to in diameter were snapped from hardwood and softwood trees.
November 5 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, November 5, 2019EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF0ENE of WavelandMartinFL21:20–21:23A waterspout moved onshore without causing damage.
November 7 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, November 7, 2019EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF0MobileMobileAL19:35–19:37A very weak tornado struck near the Mobile State docks and was recorded on video. A tree was snapped and a utility pole was blown down. Insulation was blown out from an industrial building, but the roof did not sustain much damage.
November 26 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, November 26, 2019EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF2N of BaskinFranklinLA00:03–00:151 death - Two mobile homes were rolled over and destroyed, injuring two people in one of them. One of the injured people later died. Another mobile home was pushed off its cinder blocks. A church slid off its foundation, and a house lost most of the shingles from the back portion of its roof. A shed lost metal from its roof, two wooden power poles were snapped, and numerous trees were uprooted. EF1SE of HaynesvilleClaiborneLA00:20–00:21A mobile home suffered minor roof damage, and the top of a tree fell on a travel trailer. Trees were downed in a convergent pattern, with about 30 trees in total knocked down along the path. EFUE of DelhiMadisonLA00:46–00:48The tornado remained over flat farmland. No damage occurred, though airborne debris was detected by Doppler weather radar. EF2StarRankinMS05:57–06:13Several homes suffered roof damage, with an upper floor wall collapsing at one home. At another home, the garage door failed, resulting in broken windows and the failure of a poorly secured brick facade. Several outbuildings were completely destroyed, including one that was secured with anchor bolts. Numerous hardwood and softwood trees were uprooted and snapped.
November 27 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, November 27, 2019EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF1NNW of Puckett to SSE of PolkvilleRankin, SmithMS06:26–06:36The tornado uprooted several large hardwood and softwood trees and snapped large tree limbs. Minor tree damage occurred in Smith County. EF0ENE of BrundidgePikeAL15:05–15:06An old mobile home lost its tin roof. A newer mobile home was shifted slightly off its supports and suffered skirting damage and a broken window. Seven trees were uprooted in a convergent pattern and other trees suffered minor limb damage. EF0NW of ClioBarbourAL15:19–15:21Minor tree damage occurred. EF0ENE of ClioBarbourAL15:26–15:30Only minor tree damage was observed.
November 29 event
November 30 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, November 30, 2019EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EFUNE of Guthrie CenterGuthrieIA22:04–22:05A brief spin-up tornado was reported by law enforcement and recorded on video. No damage occurred. EFUNNE of Guthrie CenterGuthrieIA22:13–22:15A tornado tracked over agricultural fields and caused no damage.
December
December 14 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, December 14, 2019EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF0NW of MicanopyAlachuaFL08:53–08:55A boat shelter was severely compromised, fences and docks were broken, and watercraft were damaged. Many trees were downed. EF0NE of ElktonSt. JohnsFL10:05–10:07Road signs were bent or twisted. Metal panels were torn from a building's roof and toss over a fence. A door was torn from a building. EF1SW of Bunnell to S of Flagler BeachFlaglerFL10:14–10:40A long-lived tornado tracked across Flagler county. The most significant damage was in Korona, where numerous trees, power lines and structures were damaged. One masonry building lost its roof. The tornado moved offshore south of Flagler Beach.
December 16 event
December 17 event
December 25 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, December 25, 2019EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF0S of VenturaVenturaCA05:00–05:15A short-lived tornado moved across Ventura Harbor. Damage was limited to trees, clay roof tiles, a small kiosk, and canopies from businesses. One canopy was blown into a finishing boat in the harbor.
December 27 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, December 27, 2019EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF1NW of ClovisCurryNM23:54–00:03Three wooden high transmission power poles were snapped about above ground level. At least three center pivot irrigation systems were significantly damaged or destroyed. This is the latest tornado on record in New Mexico.
December 28 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, December 28, 2019EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF0SE of Broken ArrowTulsa, WagonerOK21:30–21:32Part of the roof of one house was lifted and another house suffered roof damage. Large tree limbs were snapped and utility poles were left leaning. The tornado crossed the Broken Arrow campus of Northeastern State University before dissipating. EF0S of Fair PlayPolkMO01:03–01:06A brief tornado damaged a few farm buildings, uprooted and snapped several trees, and broke tree branches.
December 29 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, December 29, 2019EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF0W of BoltonHindsMS20:49–20:51A brief tornado caused minor tree damage. EF1SE of Goodman to SE of SallisMadison, Leake, AttalaMS21:35–21:42A small outbuilding and pumphouse were destroyed. Power lines were taken down. Many hardwood and softwood trees were uprooted and snapped. EF1NE of Kosciusko to NE of EthelAttalaMS21:53–22:01Hundreds of trees were damaged or destroyed and the roof of a barn was damaged. EF1NNE of Ethel to NNE of McCoolAttalaMS22:03–22:11Outbuildings were damaged and a fuel tank was thrown across a pasture. Power lines and hundreds of trees were destroyed. EF1E of WeirChoctawMS22:13–22:17Trees were toppled and a power pole was knocked down. Minor tree damage occurred along the later part of the path. EF0SE of MabenOktibbehaMS22:32–22:35The tornado caused minor damage to mobile homes, skirting, and shingles and scattered tree damage. EF1SW of UnionNewtonMS23:13–23:18A metal storage building lost its roof and some of its walls collapsed. A carport was destroyed. An outbuilding lost a small portion of its roof. A home suffered minor roof damage. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. EF0SW of AthensLimestoneAL00:50–00:57Mobile homes suffered roof and window damage. One mobile home was moved about and detached from an awning, but otherwise remained intact. A small outbuilding suffered significant damage and metal building systems suffered roof and siding damage. A portion of the porch roof of a small house was uplifted. Metals signs were damaged. Trees were uprooted and snapped and tree limbs were broken. One tree fell on a car and a tree limb fell on a house.
See also Tornadoes of 2019 List of United States tornadoes from September to October 2019 List of United States tornadoes in January 2020
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