List of United States tornadoes from January to March 2010
Introduction 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 2010.
United States yearly total
January ===January 18 event===+ List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, January 18, 2010EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF0West FresnoFresnoCA23:24–23:30A trained storm spotter observed a tornado north of California State Route 180; no damage was reported.===January 19 event===+ List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, January 19, 2010EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF0Isla VistaSanta BarbaraCA18:32–18:36Law enforcement reported a small tornado; only minor damage was observed. EF1S of Seal BeachOrangeCA20:55–20:59A parked Ford Explorer was flipped on its side. Two catamarans were lifted out of the water; one was tossed  into the air, subsequently landing on another vessel and dock piling, and the second was flipped over, landing  from its original position. A window to a residential building was blown in and multiple reports of roof damage were relayed. A mesonet station on the Huntington Beach Pier recorded a  wind gust.===January 20 event===+ List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, January 20, 2010EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF0NW of Le MoyenSt. LandryLA21:27–21:28A storm chaser observed a brief tornado; no damage was observed. EF1NW of MilamSabineTX22:26–22:32Numerous large trees were snapped, toppled, or uprooted. One home had a majority of its shingles blown off while a second had its storage shed completely destroyed. EF3NW of Waskom, TX to SW of Blanchard, LAHarrison (TX), Caddo (LA)TX, LA23:18–23:59The tornado began in Harrison County, Texas, destroying a metal building and a mobile home. One residence was completely destroyed with only a few interior walls remaining, while a second sustained major damage to its roof and carport. The roof to a grocery store was peeled back, the walls were blown out of a large warehouse, and additional metal buildings were damaged. Many trees were uprooted or snapped, some close to the base. In Caddo Parish, additional trees were snapped or uprooted. EF2Canton to SE of Grand SalineVan ZandtTX23:19–23:45A total of 150 homes suffered damage, including one that lost its entire roof and a portion of its exterior walls. Several sheds and outbuildings sustained extensive damage, a small church was destroyed, and several large trees were uprooted. One injury was reported. EF0NW of HagewoodNatchitochesLA23:48–00:06Several large trees were toppled, uprooted, or had their tops snapped off, and several limbs were broken off. EF0NW of RidgelandMadisonMS00:01–00:04Numerous trees, two power lines, and a few fences were damaged or blown down. A home was damaged by a fallen tree. EF2S of LaRueHendersonTX00:20–00:22A total of seven homes were damaged, including some that had their exterior walls collapsed. A church sustained extensive damage. EF0SW of Sulphur SpringsHopkinsTX00:22–00:29A mobile home was destroyed, injuring two occupants, and a pre-fabricated metal building sustained considerable damage. EF1N of PoynorHendersonTX00:23–00:28A mobile home was dislodged, a wood-frame home sustained significant damage, and tree damage was noted. EF0E of Sulphur SpringsHopkinsTX00:35–00:40Approximately 50 homes sustained various degrees of roof damage; two were severely damaged after being impaled by large tree branches. EF1N of LorangerTangipahoaLA00:55–01:00An outbuilding and house were damaged, a barn was destroyed, and 10 to 15 trees were toppled or uprooted. EF0Flint areaSmithTX00:58–01:00Several homes sustained minor damage or had their shingles peeled off, a trampoline was thrown onto a home, and sporadic tree damage was observed. EF1NW of WhitehouseSmithTX01:09–01:10A small metal garage had a couple of its walls blown out, a small barn was completely destroyed, tin roof panels were pulled from an outbuilding, and several trees and tree limbs were snapped. EF1HarletonHarrisonTX01:44–01:46Several trees were uprooted, two brick buildings sustained minor roof and structural damage, and a grocery store sustained roof and awning damage. ===January 21 event===+ List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, January 21, 2010EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF2SE of HazlehurstCopiahMS06:50–06:55Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. A barn was leveled, numerous outbuildings were heavily damaged or destroyed, several chicken houses were damaged, including one that collapsed, and a number of power lines were downed. EF0Saint GeorgeCharltonGA17:45–17:47A post office, several mobile homes, and a number of buildings sustained minor damage. A trailer at a cafe and several other vehicles were damaged by falling trees or tree limbs. A crossing arm at an intersection was blown off. EF0N of St. GeorgeCharltonGA17:50–17:51A mobile home sustained significant damage. EF0SW of CallahanNassauFL18:10–18:11Semi-tractor trailers were overturned or tossed into trees. EF1N of StarkeBradford, ClayFL18:22–18:30A tornado began in Bradford County, Florida and ended in Clay County, destroying 23 houses, inflicting major damage to 28 houses, and causing minor damage to 25 houses. EF0VenturaVenturaCA20:25–20:28Several homes, a car, and an outbuilding were damaged. EF0E of Sewanee to MonteagleFranklin, MarionTN22:58–23:15One house sustained significant structural damage after its chimney and carport were destroyed, and several others sustained minor damage. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. EF0WSW of Ripley to NNE of BlytheRiversideCA23:10–23:40Two semi-trucks were blown over, numerous power poles were downed, and several structures sustained considerable damage, including some houses that had their roofs blown off. EF2HuntsvilleMadisonAL23:15–23:35Multiple softwood and hardwood trees were snapped or uprooted, many utility poles were snapped, and multiple well-built single-family homes sustained substantial roof damage. A tree fell on a truck, injuring the two teenagers inside, and another truck was thrown approximately  into the porch of a residence, injuring the driver. EF0NW of JasperMarionTN23:48A few trees were snapped.===January 22 event===+ List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, January 22, 2010EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF0VieraBrevardFL12:38–12:49A tornado touched down just east of Interstate 95, inflicting minor damage to 143 homes in Viera, causing minor damage to six homes in Merritt Island, resulting in minor damage to four apartment units and several vehicles in Cocoa Beach, and toppling or snapping numerous trees. One person sustained minor injuries due to flying glass and debris.===January 23 event===+ List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, January 23, 2010EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF1SW of BrentwoodContra CostaCA20:54–20:55A utility pole was twisted, with the top portion of the pole splintered.===January 24 event===+ List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, January 24, 2010EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF0NW of SpringfieldRobertsonTN21:40–21:55The roof to a greenhouse was damaged, the roof was ripped off a barn, and a small shed was destroyed. Some farm equipment was damaged, and a few trees were snapped.
February ===February 27 event===+ List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, February 27, 2010EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF0E of TupmanKernCA00:45–00:48A trained storm spotter reported a weak tornado; no damage was observed. This was the only tornado recorded in the United States in February 2010.
March ===March 8 event===+ List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, March 8, 2010EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF2Hammon areaRoger Mills, CusterOK23:20–00:00A long-track tornado began in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, inflicting major damage to a couple of trailers, the county barn, and a home. Additional trees, buildings, cars, and utility poles sustained significant damage. EF0N of ButlerCusterOK00:16–00:18A brief tornado was confirmed through video evidence; no known damage occurred. EF0ChromeGlennCA00:25–00:30The roof of a barn was peeled back, and a small trailer suffered minor damage.===March 10 event===+ List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, March 10, 2010EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF0NW of OzanHempsteadAR22:17–22:23Damage to trees and power lines. EF0S of Yellow PineWashingtonAL00:20–00:25Rain wrapped tornado caused some minor tree damage. EF1NW of BentonSalineAR00:26–02:36Two houses were destroyed and 20 others were damaged, two heavily. A fire station was also damaged. EF1Center Hill areaWhiteAR02:19–02:48One house, one business and two mobile homes were destroyed and about 20 other houses were damaged, some heavily. A church and a fire station were also damaged. Two people were injured. EF1NW of SteprockWhiteAR02:53–03:00A garage and two sheds were destroyed. Many trees were damaged. EF2Pearson areaCleburneAR03:09–03:141 death — A house and a mobile home were destroyed, along with outbuildings, trees and power lines. Eight other houses were damaged. The fatality occurred in the destroyed house. Three others were injured, including one in a nearby vehicle. First killer US tornado in 2010.EF1W of HutsonIndependenceAR03:30–03:31Three chicken houses were destroyed, killing or letting loose over 80,000 chickens. Two sheds and a grain elevator were destroyed. EF1N of WestphaliaOsageMO04:25–04:31Several houses and farm buildings were damaged, and many trees were snapped or uprooted. EF0W of MokaneCallawayMO04:34–04:35A small utility building was damaged and trees were damaged. EF0NW of MokaneCallawayMO04:36–04:39Minor damage at a school complex and a few trees were uprooted. EF1SE of DoniphanRipleyMO05:30–05:32A rental business building was heavily damaged and a camper was rolled. Several barns and outbuildings were also damaged. One person sustained minor injuries.===March 11 event===+ List of confirmed tornadoes –Thursday, March 11, 2010EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF1NE of MortonScottMS09:05–09:12Tornado touched down in Bienville National Forest. Many trees were knocked down or damaged, and a carport was also damaged. EF1W of HillsboroScottMS09:09–09:11Many pine trees were snapped or uprooted. EF0N of ChassahowitzkaCitrusFL19:23–19:25Tornado remained in a wooded area with damage to trees. EF0E of AuburndalePolkFL21:50–21:52A few power lines were damaged. EF1SE of Haines CityPolkFL21:53–21:57A total of 28 buildings were damaged, including at least 8 multi-family condos. Most of the damage was to weaker roofs.===March 12 event===+ List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, March 12, 2010EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF0S of UnadillaDoolyGA21:48–21:49A downed tree caused minor damage to the corner of a house. Another nearby home lost a few of its shingles, tin roofing was torn from a portion of one row of horse stalls, a large billboard was blown over onto a car, and a tree top was broken out.===March 25 event===+ List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, March 25, 2010EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary EF1S of DanvilleMorganAL22:40–22:50A mobile home was flipped upside down, a small barn was completely destroyed, two chicken houses sustained significant loss of roofing and siding panels, a portion of a roof was lifted off a warehouse building as the front of the facility collapsed, and several large trees were snapped. EF1Maylene areaShelbyAL00:02–00:07At least 20 structures were damaged, including several homes that sustained minor to significant roof damage, one home that had its siding stripped off, and one house that had its garage door blown out. Trampolines were tossed, fencing was damaged, and dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted. EF1ClantonChiltonAL00:59–01:05At least five structures sustained damage, mainly in the form of removed shingles. A large storage building was destroyed with its debris tossed upwards of  downstream, a garage and a gazebo were heavily damaged, and numerous softwood and hardwood trees were snapped or uprooted.===March 28 event======March 29 event===
See also *Tornadoes of 2010*List of United States tornadoes from November to December 2009*List of United States tornadoes in April 2010
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