On November 7–8, 1957, a significant tornado outbreak affected portions of the Southern United States, particularly the Golden Triangle of Southeast Texas and parts of Acadiana in Louisiana. The severe weather event inflicted 14 deaths and nearly 200 injuries, especially in the vicinity of Beaumont and Port Arthur, Texas. The most significant tornado of the outbreak, posthumously rated F4 on the Fujita scale, killed one person, injured 81 others, and caused $2.5 million in losses. In all, at least 20 tornadoes were confirmed, yet others were likely present as well. Background On November 7, 1957, a potent trough passed over the Central United States. Meanwhile, a vigorous subtropical jet stream—possibly related to ongoing El Niño conditions—bearing winds of up to impinged on South Texas. By the evening, high levels of wind shear and atmospheric instability over Southeast Texas and adjourning portions of Louisiana were conducive to the formation of tornado-generating supercells; among these variables were CAPE values of up to 2,500 j/kg, high dew points that reached the lower 70s °F, precipitable water values of up to , and deep-layer wind shear of up to . Daily statistics At least three unconfirmed tornadoes were reported in Alabama. Two F1 tornadoes each may have also struck Grand Prairie and Mossville in St. Landry and Calcasieu parishes, Louisiana, respectively. Confirmed tornadoes November 7 event November 8 event Drivers Store–Crisp–Gold Point–Quitsna, North Carolina This intense, long-tracked F3 tornado first touched down east of Drivers Store and immediately produce heavy damage to rural areas as it moved east-northeast. Damage here was severe over a wide swath before the tornado moved into Edgecombe County. Damage in Wilson County reached $250,000 and one person was injured. Once in Edgecombe County, the strong tornado continued to wreak havoc, damaging trees and structures as it moved east-northeast. The tornado hit the south and east sides of Crisp, producing more damage. It then crossed over the Tar River south of Old Sparta, and hugged the Edgecombe–Pitt County line. More damage occurred as the tornado passed between Conetoe and Bethel before the tornado moved into Martin County. Five people were injured and $250,000 in damage was inflicted in Edgecombe and Pitt Counties. After entering Martin County, the tornado took a very small left turn and began moving northeastward. It just barely missed Gold Point, with heavy damage occurring in the area. It then moved back into rural areas, crossing the