Latest Tornadoes News

22 are dead across the US after weekend tornadoes. More storms may be in store

May. 28, 2024 08:14 AM EDT

A possible tornado damaged a school and homes in Pennsylvania, the latest in a series of powerful storms that swept much of the U.S. during the Memorial Day holiday weekend and killed at least 22 people. No injuries were reported, but there was roof damage Monday night to the high...

At least 22 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms that devastated several US states

May. 28, 2024 03:07 AM EDT

A series of powerful storms swept over the central and southern U.S. over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, killing at least 22 people and leaving a wide trail of destroyed homes, businesses and power outages. The destructive storms caused deaths in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and...

At least 15 dead after severe weather carves path of ruin across multiple states in the South

May. 26, 2024 21:18 PM EDT

VALLEY VIEW, Texas (AP) — Powerful storms killed at least 15 people, injured hundreds and left a wide trail of destruction Sunday across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas after obliterating homes and destroying a truck stop where dozens sought shelter in a restroom during the latest deadly weather to...

Children among 11 people killed after tornadoes and heavy storms plow across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas, officials say

May. 26, 2024 11:30 AM EDT
VALLEY VIEW, Texas (AP) — Children among 11 people killed after tornadoes and heavy storms plow across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas, officials say.

At least 5 dead in Texas after severe weather sweeps across Texas and Oklahoma, authorities say

May. 26, 2024 09:30 AM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Powerful storms across Texas and Oklahoma obliterated homes and struck a highway travel center where drivers had rushed to take shelter, leaving thousands of people without power and a wide trail of damage Sunday. A sheriff said at least five people were dead in one rural...

What you can do to try to stay safe when a tornado hits, and also well beforehand

May. 25, 2024 10:30 AM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Record warmth this winter fueled a deadly tornado outbreak across parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Arkansas in March. Then tornadoes killed multiple people and injured at least 35 others in Iowa. Recent twisters have even struck in places unaccustomed to them, such as one near...

More severe weather moves through Midwest as Iowa residents clean up tornado damage

May. 24, 2024 18:06 PM EDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Several tornadoes were reported in Iowa and Illinois as storms downed power lines and trees on Friday, just days after a deadly twister devastated one small town. The large storm system began overnight in Nebraska before traveling across central Iowa and...

More bad weather could hit Iowa, where 3 powerful tornadoes caused millions in damage

May. 23, 2024 23:22 PM EDT

GREENFIELD, Iowa (AP) — For block after block through the small city of Greenfield, Iowa, the destructive power of a tornado that ripped apart more than 100 homes in just one minute is evident in the muddy, shattered mess left behind. All along the mile-long swath Thursday was the...

National Weather Service says 3 separate powerful tornados carved long paths across Iowa

May. 23, 2024 13:14 PM EDT
GREENFIELD, Iowa (AP) — National Weather Service says 3 separate powerful tornados carved long paths across Iowa.

5 dead and at least 35 hurt as tornadoes ripped through Iowa, officials say

May. 22, 2024 22:42 PM EDT

GREENFIELD, Iowa (AP) — Five people died and at least 35 were hurt as powerful tornadoes ripped through Iowa, with one carving a path of destruction through the small city of Greenfield, officials said Wednesday. The Iowa Department of Public Safety said Tuesday's tornadoes killed...