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This page documents confirmed tornadoes from May to July 2020 via various weather forecast offices of the
National Weather Service. Based on the 1991–2010 averaging period, 276 tornadoes occur across the United States throughout May, 243 in June, and 143 in July.[1] The climatological peak for tornadic activity in the country, May features a risk area that is concentrated throughout the
U.S. Great Plains, especially in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. This is a shift from earlier months where the highest concentration of tornadoes is focused around the
U.S. Gulf Coast.[2] Historical data shows a substantial drop in the number of violent (
EF4+) tornadoes in May versus April,[3] likely due to the loss of the amplified winter
jet stream, and perhaps as a result of tornadoes tracking over more sparsely populated areas. However, intense tornadoes are still possible in any month of the year.[2] Tornado activity in June typically shifts more north and west across the Plains, especially
Northern Colorado and the
Texas Panhandle.[4] Tornado activity in July normally affects the
Northern Plains and the
Great Lakes.[5]
With only 126 verified tornadoes, May 2020 turned out to be one of the least active months on record. No moderate- or high-risk outlooks were issued by the
Storm Prediction Center throughout the month, a first since archives of outlooks began in 2002.[6] June was even less active, with only 91 confirmed tornadoes. In addition, no EF2+ tornado was confirmed during June, this first time this had occurred since records began 1950. However, July saw its first violent tornado since
2004.[7] June and July also saw several tornadoes coming from tropical cyclones.[8]
Several farm buildings were destroyed and had their concrete pillars pulled from the ground. Marston City Hall and an apartment building lost parts of their roofs. At least three power poles were broken. Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped.[9]
May 4 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, May 4, 2020[note 1]
Outbuildings were damaged, trees were uprooted, sixteen homes or mobile homes were damaged or destroyed, and multiple power poles were snapped by this high-end EF1 tornado.[28]
Softwood trees were snapped or uprooted nearly continuously along the path, some of which fell onto homes in town. Several street signs were blown down and displaced. Sheeting from a warehouse roof, along with an empty trailer, were blown on top of a van.[29]
Several trees were blown onto cars and homes in town, causing minor damage. A nursing home had significant roof damage. A small propane supply business building was completely destroyed at high-end EF1 intensity.[32]
This high-end EF0 tornado produced intermittent tree and power line damage, as well as roof damage to several manufactured homes, site-built homes, and a couple of farm outbuildings.[34][35]
1 death– A mid-range EF3 tornado moved southeast toward Church Point, initially causing minor structural damage before producing major damage near the Acadia/St. Landry parish line. One home was picked up and thrown 50 yards (46 m) to the south, destroying it. Three people were in the home at the time; one person was killed and two sustained significant injuries. Nearby, four mobile homes were destroyed. Two were flipped and separated from their frames, the third was rolled over onto an SUV, and the fourth was pulled off its blocks and received significant structural damage. A few vehicles were flipped as well. The tornado briefly passed into St. Landry Parish, where two grain dryers were destroyed at a farm, and a tractor-trailer used for transporting crops was flipped onto a road. It then re-entered Acadia Parish and continued toward Church Point before dissipating. Numerous trees were downed along the path, including a large tree that fell onto a home near the end of the path. Nine people were injured by the tornado.[55]
May 18 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, May 18, 2020[note 1]
This tornado was witnessed by farmers and storm chasers moving through fields, occurring simultaneously with the previous tornado. A barn and an aluminum shed were damaged.[64]
This tornado was witnessed by farmers and storm chasers moving through fields, occurring simultaneously with the previous two tornadoes. A barn and an outbuilding were damaged.[65]
A tree was snapped and a barn had its doors blown in and roof torn off, with roofing scattered 100 yd (91 m) away. A house had part of its metal roof peeled back, and a nearby carport had its roof torn off. An aluminum boat was moved 100 ft (30 m), and another house sustained siding damage.[67]
May 21 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, May 21, 2020[note 1]
This tornado was embedded within a larger area of straight-line wind damage. A hotel was damaged at the beginning of the path, and multiple buildings in downtown Bowie sustained considerable roof and wall damage. Damage to trees, homes, and vehicles occurred in town as well.[88]
Softwood trees were snapped and uprooted north of
Highway 63. Hardwood trees were uprooted, and large tree limbs were snapped before the tornado lifted south of
U.S. Route 271.[90]
This tornado formed south of
Highway 63 where it uprooted trees. A home was damaged, an outbuilding was destroyed, and more trees were uprooted as it moved east-northeast.[91]
A high-end EF0 tornado downed two wooden utility polesand along with numerous trees and tree branches. A car was overturned on
I-80, injuring the driver.[103][104][105]
The tornado was widely captured by storm chasers as it remained nearly stationary over open fields. Any damage was inaccessible due to a lack of roads.[110]
Several homes in a subdivision received substantial roof damage while others had broken windows, large sections of roofing lifted off, and puncture marks from flying debris on exterior walls. A fence was downed near the end of the path.[114]
May 25 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, May 25, 2020[note 1]
A low-end EF1 tornado tipped over several campers at the Miami Everglades RV Resort. The majority of the remaining damage along its discontinuous path was limited to trees and fencing. The tornado was indirectly associated with the precursor to
Tropical Storm Bertha.[115]
A cattle trailer was flipped multiple times and moved 75–80 yards (69–73 m) to the front yard of a house. The license plate was carried 1.5 miles (2.4 km). Two smaller trailers were also carried 75 yards (69 m) to the same yard and are believed to have knocked down the supports for the front porch of the house. Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped.[117]
A brief tornado uprooted and snapped trees and snapped a power pole. One large pine tree fell through a house and onto a church, and another tree fell through a mobile home.[119]
A brief tornado traveled through a heavily wooded area and produced a
tornado debris signature, but the damaged area was not accessible to a survey.[120]
A brief tornado was caught on a tower cam in
West Siloam Springs, and was observed by storm chasers. Trees were uprooted and large tree limbs were snapped.[123]
A very brief landspout tornado was observed by a trained spotter near Lake Ellenor. It lasted for about 30 to 45 seconds before dissipating. No damage occurred.[166]
A waterspout, spawned from the outer
rainbands of
Tropical Storm Cristobal, touched down over
Lake Conway in
Belle Isle, briefly moving across an isthmus, then across
Little Lake Conway. A lakefront home along the isthmus suffered severe roof damage, and numerous trees were downed. Traveling nearly due north, it moved onshore near Conway and ultimately dissipated just east of
Downtown Orlando. Several apartment homes lost large portions of their roofs in Conway. Damage elsewhere was primarily limited to trees. Across the city of
Orlando, 27 homes were damaged: 2 severely, 14 moderately, and 11 minimally.[167][168]
A waterspout developed over Lake Dora. As it came onshore briefly, it knocked down a power pole and a transformer. It dissipated very quickly afterward.[173]
A machine shed was destroyed, with debris tossed 100 ft (30 m), a long barn had much of its roof torn off, a livestock trailer was tipped over, and a barn had its doors blown in. Several trees were snapped in the area.[174]
A tornado damaged several structures and several sheds were pushed or rolled over. One shed was lofted above a grove of trees. Several trees were snapped at their trunks.[175]
Three outbuildings were destroyed and debris was strewn up to 0.75 mi (1.21 km) away. One had its anchoring poles pulled straight from the ground and another well-anchored shed was torn off its foundation. A nearby home sustained minor damage to its roof and siding.[176]
Tree branches were thrown about 0.25 mi (400 m) across an open field. A tree was uprooted, and two calving sheds were destroyed. Debris from the sheds were also thrown about 0.25 mi (400 m) across an open field. Several more trees were downed before the tornado lifted.[179]
A brief tornado was observed by the public as it damaged a carport and uprooted several trees. It also caused minor damage to an old barn and several homes.[201]
Several trees were snapped or uprooted, and several additional large limbs had been snapped. Also here, sheet metal roofing from a barn was removed, and two 3000 lb hay wagons were relocated upwind of their prior location. Minor fascia damage occurred.[202]
Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, and five power poles were snapped as well. The tornado was initially rated EF2, but was downgraded to EF1 in the final report.[204]
June 13 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, June 13, 2020[note 1]
This tornado tracked through parts of
Dieter and
Ross Townships. A pole shed was destroyed, with its debris being thrown as far as 1 mi (1.6 km) away. Multiple trees were snapped.[209]
June 18 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, June 18, 2020[note 1]
Near the beginning of the path, an inn had minor roof damage, small trees were snapped, and a light pole was knocked over. The tornado quickly intensified moments later, ripping off roofing, downing fencing, and blowing out windows. A vehicle was pushed by the tornado from a parking lot, through chain link fencing, and onto an
I-10 on-ramp. After crossing the interstate, the tornado passed over an elementary school, damaging the school's sign and ripping skirting off modular classrooms. The tornado produced minor damage near
I-12 before lifting.[221]
Some tree tops were damaged in a pasture. Trees were uprooted, and minor damage occurred to the metal roof of a house, with additional metal roofing ripped off a shed.[230]
Trees were snapped or uprooted, including one which fell on an outbuilding, destroying it. Another outbuilding was destroyed, and a mobile home was damaged. The roof of a home was damaged, and several metal panels were torn from an outbuilding.[231]
Softwood trees were snapped, a few of which fell onto several homes, causing significant damage. Another home on the edge of the tornado's path had roof damage.[233]
This tornado touched down on the western side of Indian Lake. A home had minor roof damage. A second home lost the majority of its roof, and a boat dock was flipped. The tornado then crossed Indian Lake. On the eastern side of the lake, some trees were snapped and a home had minor roof damage.[236]
This tornado initially caused sporadic damage to a grove of trees. It then both strengthened and widened to its max strength and width, causing the southward facing wall of a home to collapse. Minor damage occurred to another home. Some trees were snapped.[237]
June 28 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, June 28, 2020[note 1]
The roof and a door of a barn were torn off, a machine shed and a carport was damaged, and a swing set was blown away. Trees were snapped or uprooted.[242]
Pivot irrigation sprinklers, power poles, and crops were damaged. The tornado was unusual as the storm formed in area where rain was not even forecasted.[244][245]
July 2 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, July 2, 2020[note 1]
A tractor tire was thrown several hundred yards, several trees were snapped or uprooted, a center pivot sprinkler was severely mangled, and three steel power poles were bent at their bases.[253]
July 4 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, July 4, 2020[note 1]
A large machine shop lost its roof and one of its walls. A large, empty, anchored grain bin was removed from its base, and a nearby feed mill received significant damage. A 400 ft (120 m) by 80 ft (24 m) turkey barn was completely destroyed, along with a smaller outbuilding. A trailer was flipped, a freight storage unit was rotated, and two other outbuildings lost their roof panels. Some residential buildings received roof and siding damage. Tree and crop damage occurred.[257]
July 6 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, July 6, 2020[note 1]
This tornado originated as a waterspout just off the coast. The waterspout moved onshore, lofting an umbrella. This tornado may have produced by the precursor disturbance to
Tropical Storm Fay, although it is uncertain as to what relationship it truly had with the system.[258][259]
Numerous cottonwood trees were snapped or uprooted, several power poles were snapped, and a welding/manufacturing shop near the
Fergus Falls Municipal Airport lost its roof, and had some walls collapse. As the tornado lifted, it may have mangled a wind turbine blade.[267][268]
Numerous pine and oak trees were snapped or uprooted, and power poles were snapped. Several travel trailers were tumbled, roofing was torn off a pole shed, and an irrigation system was tumbled.[269]
This high-end EF1 tornado destroyed a mobile home, damaged an outbuilding, and inflicted minor shingle damage to a few other homes. Several large steel grain bins were dented. Numerous pine and cottonwood trees were downed along the path, including one that landed on a house.[285]
July 11 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, July 11, 2020[note 1]
This high-end EF0 tornado, which was generated by the remnants of
Tropical Storm Fay, was caught on video as it formed over an island on the west side of
Barker Pond. Multiple softwood trees were snapped or uprooted on the east side of the pond. More trees were downed as the tornado moved northeast, including a willow and oak tree. More softwood trees were snapped along the path, and a building lost its tin roof. The tornado lifted as it was over
Peabody Pond.[287][288]
This tornado was caught on video by storm chasers. In the video, "the tornado appeared to be multivortex and violent." Damage observed by the
National Weather Service in Saint Louis, Missouri, included some snapped tree branches, flattened swaths of corn, and the partial destruction of a small outbuilding. This tornado crossed into the
National Weather Service Lincoln, Illinois, area of responsibility, and lifted after 0.25 mi (0.40 km).[305][306]
Video of this tornado was sent to the
National Weather Service. A damage survey done via a drone found several trees that were downed by the tornado.[310]
A 60 ft (18 m) by 80 ft (24 m) garage was flattened, a 53 ft (16 m) semi trailer was lifted, rotated and set down 150 ft (46 m) away. The majority of a 80 ft (24 m) by 50 ft (15 m) barn was destroyed, with only the front facade remaining. The second story of a separate barn was torn away. Two more barns were damaged before the tornado lifted.[311]
A brief, rain-wrapped tornado embedded within a much larger area of damaging winds touched down in an open field. No damage information was given.[313]
A brief, rain-wrapped tornado embedded within a much larger area of downburst winds snapped numerous trees near
US 2. A nearby
RWIS mesonet weather station reported a wind gust up to 101 mph (163 km/h).[314]
This tornado moved through Argyle, crumpling multiple grain bins, snapping trees, and tearing shingles off of roofs. It also caved in a tall grain bin and tore its top conveyor off at an elevator complex. Bleachers were tossed at a baseball field as well.[315]
July 18 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, July 18, 2020[note 1]
This tornado snapped or uprooted trees along its path. A partially filled grain bin was blown off its foundation. A local anemometer measured an 87 mph (140 km/h) gust.[316]
Multiple farm outbuildings were damaged, and a house sustained damage to its attached garage. Power lines were downed, and a metal grain silo was dented. Trees were snapped, including some of which that were snapped halfway up the trunk.[321][322]
July 19 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, July 19, 2020[note 1]
Tree limbs were snapped and a tree was uprooted. A wooden fence surrounding a port-a-potty, and another port-a-potty were both blown over. All of this occurred at a country club.[325]
2 large sheds and 2 grain bins were destroyed. An RV was blown over, trees were damaged, and minor roof damage occurred at 2 homes and 2 large pole barns. 100 acres of corn and soybeans were also damaged before the tornado lifted near
IL-4.[327]
As the tornado passed through wooded areas, large tree branches were snapped. This tornado was caught on video by a storm chaser, and was reported by the local fire department.[330]
Multiple storm chasers and storm spotters observed this tornado. The tornado stayed over mainly open fields, but damaged trees as it hit wooded areas.[332]
Some homes and vehicles were damaged by fallen trees. A church lost part of its roof. Other homes in Cadott also had minor roof damage. A shed slid off of its foundation.[333]
July 22 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, July 22, 2020[note 1]
This tornado first touched down about 2.3 miles (3.7 km) south of the airport, where it pushed an empty tractor-trailer into a stand of trees, flipped an unanchored travel trailer, flattened a storage shed, and damaged several mesquite trees. Once the tornado reached the west side of the airport, it blew out a dozen windows at an airplane hangar. An unanchored, old jet staircase was flipped, and a garage door collapsed inward. A
Boeing 737 airplane was pushed into a hangar, damaging its wall. Two homes lost significant sections of their roofing as well. Large tree branches were snapped, and a weak tree was also uprooted before the tornado dissipated.[344]
A well-observed elephant trunk waterspout was observed over Lake Wheeler, becoming a landspout tornado at times as it scraped the eastern shoreline. No damage was reported.[346]
July 29 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, July 29, 2020[note 1]
Trees were snapped or uprooted, including one 5 ft (1.5 m) diameter hardwood tree which was twisted and snapped. A swath of corn in a farm field was flattened.[348]
This article needs to be updated. The reason given is: NCDC reports. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information.(March 2022)
This page documents confirmed tornadoes from May to July 2020 via various weather forecast offices of the
National Weather Service. Based on the 1991–2010 averaging period, 276 tornadoes occur across the United States throughout May, 243 in June, and 143 in July.[1] The climatological peak for tornadic activity in the country, May features a risk area that is concentrated throughout the
U.S. Great Plains, especially in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. This is a shift from earlier months where the highest concentration of tornadoes is focused around the
U.S. Gulf Coast.[2] Historical data shows a substantial drop in the number of violent (
EF4+) tornadoes in May versus April,[3] likely due to the loss of the amplified winter
jet stream, and perhaps as a result of tornadoes tracking over more sparsely populated areas. However, intense tornadoes are still possible in any month of the year.[2] Tornado activity in June typically shifts more north and west across the Plains, especially
Northern Colorado and the
Texas Panhandle.[4] Tornado activity in July normally affects the
Northern Plains and the
Great Lakes.[5]
With only 126 verified tornadoes, May 2020 turned out to be one of the least active months on record. No moderate- or high-risk outlooks were issued by the
Storm Prediction Center throughout the month, a first since archives of outlooks began in 2002.[6] June was even less active, with only 91 confirmed tornadoes. In addition, no EF2+ tornado was confirmed during June, this first time this had occurred since records began 1950. However, July saw its first violent tornado since
2004.[7] June and July also saw several tornadoes coming from tropical cyclones.[8]
Several farm buildings were destroyed and had their concrete pillars pulled from the ground. Marston City Hall and an apartment building lost parts of their roofs. At least three power poles were broken. Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped.[9]
May 4 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, May 4, 2020[note 1]
Outbuildings were damaged, trees were uprooted, sixteen homes or mobile homes were damaged or destroyed, and multiple power poles were snapped by this high-end EF1 tornado.[28]
Softwood trees were snapped or uprooted nearly continuously along the path, some of which fell onto homes in town. Several street signs were blown down and displaced. Sheeting from a warehouse roof, along with an empty trailer, were blown on top of a van.[29]
Several trees were blown onto cars and homes in town, causing minor damage. A nursing home had significant roof damage. A small propane supply business building was completely destroyed at high-end EF1 intensity.[32]
This high-end EF0 tornado produced intermittent tree and power line damage, as well as roof damage to several manufactured homes, site-built homes, and a couple of farm outbuildings.[34][35]
1 death– A mid-range EF3 tornado moved southeast toward Church Point, initially causing minor structural damage before producing major damage near the Acadia/St. Landry parish line. One home was picked up and thrown 50 yards (46 m) to the south, destroying it. Three people were in the home at the time; one person was killed and two sustained significant injuries. Nearby, four mobile homes were destroyed. Two were flipped and separated from their frames, the third was rolled over onto an SUV, and the fourth was pulled off its blocks and received significant structural damage. A few vehicles were flipped as well. The tornado briefly passed into St. Landry Parish, where two grain dryers were destroyed at a farm, and a tractor-trailer used for transporting crops was flipped onto a road. It then re-entered Acadia Parish and continued toward Church Point before dissipating. Numerous trees were downed along the path, including a large tree that fell onto a home near the end of the path. Nine people were injured by the tornado.[55]
May 18 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, May 18, 2020[note 1]
This tornado was witnessed by farmers and storm chasers moving through fields, occurring simultaneously with the previous tornado. A barn and an aluminum shed were damaged.[64]
This tornado was witnessed by farmers and storm chasers moving through fields, occurring simultaneously with the previous two tornadoes. A barn and an outbuilding were damaged.[65]
A tree was snapped and a barn had its doors blown in and roof torn off, with roofing scattered 100 yd (91 m) away. A house had part of its metal roof peeled back, and a nearby carport had its roof torn off. An aluminum boat was moved 100 ft (30 m), and another house sustained siding damage.[67]
May 21 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, May 21, 2020[note 1]
This tornado was embedded within a larger area of straight-line wind damage. A hotel was damaged at the beginning of the path, and multiple buildings in downtown Bowie sustained considerable roof and wall damage. Damage to trees, homes, and vehicles occurred in town as well.[88]
Softwood trees were snapped and uprooted north of
Highway 63. Hardwood trees were uprooted, and large tree limbs were snapped before the tornado lifted south of
U.S. Route 271.[90]
This tornado formed south of
Highway 63 where it uprooted trees. A home was damaged, an outbuilding was destroyed, and more trees were uprooted as it moved east-northeast.[91]
A high-end EF0 tornado downed two wooden utility polesand along with numerous trees and tree branches. A car was overturned on
I-80, injuring the driver.[103][104][105]
The tornado was widely captured by storm chasers as it remained nearly stationary over open fields. Any damage was inaccessible due to a lack of roads.[110]
Several homes in a subdivision received substantial roof damage while others had broken windows, large sections of roofing lifted off, and puncture marks from flying debris on exterior walls. A fence was downed near the end of the path.[114]
May 25 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, May 25, 2020[note 1]
A low-end EF1 tornado tipped over several campers at the Miami Everglades RV Resort. The majority of the remaining damage along its discontinuous path was limited to trees and fencing. The tornado was indirectly associated with the precursor to
Tropical Storm Bertha.[115]
A cattle trailer was flipped multiple times and moved 75–80 yards (69–73 m) to the front yard of a house. The license plate was carried 1.5 miles (2.4 km). Two smaller trailers were also carried 75 yards (69 m) to the same yard and are believed to have knocked down the supports for the front porch of the house. Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped.[117]
A brief tornado uprooted and snapped trees and snapped a power pole. One large pine tree fell through a house and onto a church, and another tree fell through a mobile home.[119]
A brief tornado traveled through a heavily wooded area and produced a
tornado debris signature, but the damaged area was not accessible to a survey.[120]
A brief tornado was caught on a tower cam in
West Siloam Springs, and was observed by storm chasers. Trees were uprooted and large tree limbs were snapped.[123]
A very brief landspout tornado was observed by a trained spotter near Lake Ellenor. It lasted for about 30 to 45 seconds before dissipating. No damage occurred.[166]
A waterspout, spawned from the outer
rainbands of
Tropical Storm Cristobal, touched down over
Lake Conway in
Belle Isle, briefly moving across an isthmus, then across
Little Lake Conway. A lakefront home along the isthmus suffered severe roof damage, and numerous trees were downed. Traveling nearly due north, it moved onshore near Conway and ultimately dissipated just east of
Downtown Orlando. Several apartment homes lost large portions of their roofs in Conway. Damage elsewhere was primarily limited to trees. Across the city of
Orlando, 27 homes were damaged: 2 severely, 14 moderately, and 11 minimally.[167][168]
A waterspout developed over Lake Dora. As it came onshore briefly, it knocked down a power pole and a transformer. It dissipated very quickly afterward.[173]
A machine shed was destroyed, with debris tossed 100 ft (30 m), a long barn had much of its roof torn off, a livestock trailer was tipped over, and a barn had its doors blown in. Several trees were snapped in the area.[174]
A tornado damaged several structures and several sheds were pushed or rolled over. One shed was lofted above a grove of trees. Several trees were snapped at their trunks.[175]
Three outbuildings were destroyed and debris was strewn up to 0.75 mi (1.21 km) away. One had its anchoring poles pulled straight from the ground and another well-anchored shed was torn off its foundation. A nearby home sustained minor damage to its roof and siding.[176]
Tree branches were thrown about 0.25 mi (400 m) across an open field. A tree was uprooted, and two calving sheds were destroyed. Debris from the sheds were also thrown about 0.25 mi (400 m) across an open field. Several more trees were downed before the tornado lifted.[179]
A brief tornado was observed by the public as it damaged a carport and uprooted several trees. It also caused minor damage to an old barn and several homes.[201]
Several trees were snapped or uprooted, and several additional large limbs had been snapped. Also here, sheet metal roofing from a barn was removed, and two 3000 lb hay wagons were relocated upwind of their prior location. Minor fascia damage occurred.[202]
Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, and five power poles were snapped as well. The tornado was initially rated EF2, but was downgraded to EF1 in the final report.[204]
June 13 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, June 13, 2020[note 1]
This tornado tracked through parts of
Dieter and
Ross Townships. A pole shed was destroyed, with its debris being thrown as far as 1 mi (1.6 km) away. Multiple trees were snapped.[209]
June 18 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, June 18, 2020[note 1]
Near the beginning of the path, an inn had minor roof damage, small trees were snapped, and a light pole was knocked over. The tornado quickly intensified moments later, ripping off roofing, downing fencing, and blowing out windows. A vehicle was pushed by the tornado from a parking lot, through chain link fencing, and onto an
I-10 on-ramp. After crossing the interstate, the tornado passed over an elementary school, damaging the school's sign and ripping skirting off modular classrooms. The tornado produced minor damage near
I-12 before lifting.[221]
Some tree tops were damaged in a pasture. Trees were uprooted, and minor damage occurred to the metal roof of a house, with additional metal roofing ripped off a shed.[230]
Trees were snapped or uprooted, including one which fell on an outbuilding, destroying it. Another outbuilding was destroyed, and a mobile home was damaged. The roof of a home was damaged, and several metal panels were torn from an outbuilding.[231]
Softwood trees were snapped, a few of which fell onto several homes, causing significant damage. Another home on the edge of the tornado's path had roof damage.[233]
This tornado touched down on the western side of Indian Lake. A home had minor roof damage. A second home lost the majority of its roof, and a boat dock was flipped. The tornado then crossed Indian Lake. On the eastern side of the lake, some trees were snapped and a home had minor roof damage.[236]
This tornado initially caused sporadic damage to a grove of trees. It then both strengthened and widened to its max strength and width, causing the southward facing wall of a home to collapse. Minor damage occurred to another home. Some trees were snapped.[237]
June 28 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, June 28, 2020[note 1]
The roof and a door of a barn were torn off, a machine shed and a carport was damaged, and a swing set was blown away. Trees were snapped or uprooted.[242]
Pivot irrigation sprinklers, power poles, and crops were damaged. The tornado was unusual as the storm formed in area where rain was not even forecasted.[244][245]
July 2 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, July 2, 2020[note 1]
A tractor tire was thrown several hundred yards, several trees were snapped or uprooted, a center pivot sprinkler was severely mangled, and three steel power poles were bent at their bases.[253]
July 4 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, July 4, 2020[note 1]
A large machine shop lost its roof and one of its walls. A large, empty, anchored grain bin was removed from its base, and a nearby feed mill received significant damage. A 400 ft (120 m) by 80 ft (24 m) turkey barn was completely destroyed, along with a smaller outbuilding. A trailer was flipped, a freight storage unit was rotated, and two other outbuildings lost their roof panels. Some residential buildings received roof and siding damage. Tree and crop damage occurred.[257]
July 6 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, July 6, 2020[note 1]
This tornado originated as a waterspout just off the coast. The waterspout moved onshore, lofting an umbrella. This tornado may have produced by the precursor disturbance to
Tropical Storm Fay, although it is uncertain as to what relationship it truly had with the system.[258][259]
Numerous cottonwood trees were snapped or uprooted, several power poles were snapped, and a welding/manufacturing shop near the
Fergus Falls Municipal Airport lost its roof, and had some walls collapse. As the tornado lifted, it may have mangled a wind turbine blade.[267][268]
Numerous pine and oak trees were snapped or uprooted, and power poles were snapped. Several travel trailers were tumbled, roofing was torn off a pole shed, and an irrigation system was tumbled.[269]
This high-end EF1 tornado destroyed a mobile home, damaged an outbuilding, and inflicted minor shingle damage to a few other homes. Several large steel grain bins were dented. Numerous pine and cottonwood trees were downed along the path, including one that landed on a house.[285]
July 11 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, July 11, 2020[note 1]
This high-end EF0 tornado, which was generated by the remnants of
Tropical Storm Fay, was caught on video as it formed over an island on the west side of
Barker Pond. Multiple softwood trees were snapped or uprooted on the east side of the pond. More trees were downed as the tornado moved northeast, including a willow and oak tree. More softwood trees were snapped along the path, and a building lost its tin roof. The tornado lifted as it was over
Peabody Pond.[287][288]
This tornado was caught on video by storm chasers. In the video, "the tornado appeared to be multivortex and violent." Damage observed by the
National Weather Service in Saint Louis, Missouri, included some snapped tree branches, flattened swaths of corn, and the partial destruction of a small outbuilding. This tornado crossed into the
National Weather Service Lincoln, Illinois, area of responsibility, and lifted after 0.25 mi (0.40 km).[305][306]
Video of this tornado was sent to the
National Weather Service. A damage survey done via a drone found several trees that were downed by the tornado.[310]
A 60 ft (18 m) by 80 ft (24 m) garage was flattened, a 53 ft (16 m) semi trailer was lifted, rotated and set down 150 ft (46 m) away. The majority of a 80 ft (24 m) by 50 ft (15 m) barn was destroyed, with only the front facade remaining. The second story of a separate barn was torn away. Two more barns were damaged before the tornado lifted.[311]
A brief, rain-wrapped tornado embedded within a much larger area of damaging winds touched down in an open field. No damage information was given.[313]
A brief, rain-wrapped tornado embedded within a much larger area of downburst winds snapped numerous trees near
US 2. A nearby
RWIS mesonet weather station reported a wind gust up to 101 mph (163 km/h).[314]
This tornado moved through Argyle, crumpling multiple grain bins, snapping trees, and tearing shingles off of roofs. It also caved in a tall grain bin and tore its top conveyor off at an elevator complex. Bleachers were tossed at a baseball field as well.[315]
July 18 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, July 18, 2020[note 1]
This tornado snapped or uprooted trees along its path. A partially filled grain bin was blown off its foundation. A local anemometer measured an 87 mph (140 km/h) gust.[316]
Multiple farm outbuildings were damaged, and a house sustained damage to its attached garage. Power lines were downed, and a metal grain silo was dented. Trees were snapped, including some of which that were snapped halfway up the trunk.[321][322]
July 19 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, July 19, 2020[note 1]
Tree limbs were snapped and a tree was uprooted. A wooden fence surrounding a port-a-potty, and another port-a-potty were both blown over. All of this occurred at a country club.[325]
2 large sheds and 2 grain bins were destroyed. An RV was blown over, trees were damaged, and minor roof damage occurred at 2 homes and 2 large pole barns. 100 acres of corn and soybeans were also damaged before the tornado lifted near
IL-4.[327]
As the tornado passed through wooded areas, large tree branches were snapped. This tornado was caught on video by a storm chaser, and was reported by the local fire department.[330]
Multiple storm chasers and storm spotters observed this tornado. The tornado stayed over mainly open fields, but damaged trees as it hit wooded areas.[332]
Some homes and vehicles were damaged by fallen trees. A church lost part of its roof. Other homes in Cadott also had minor roof damage. A shed slid off of its foundation.[333]
July 22 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, July 22, 2020[note 1]
This tornado first touched down about 2.3 miles (3.7 km) south of the airport, where it pushed an empty tractor-trailer into a stand of trees, flipped an unanchored travel trailer, flattened a storage shed, and damaged several mesquite trees. Once the tornado reached the west side of the airport, it blew out a dozen windows at an airplane hangar. An unanchored, old jet staircase was flipped, and a garage door collapsed inward. A
Boeing 737 airplane was pushed into a hangar, damaging its wall. Two homes lost significant sections of their roofing as well. Large tree branches were snapped, and a weak tree was also uprooted before the tornado dissipated.[344]
A well-observed elephant trunk waterspout was observed over Lake Wheeler, becoming a landspout tornado at times as it scraped the eastern shoreline. No damage was reported.[346]
July 29 event
List of confirmed tornadoes – Wednesday, July 29, 2020[note 1]
Trees were snapped or uprooted, including one 5 ft (1.5 m) diameter hardwood tree which was twisted and snapped. A swath of corn in a farm field was flattened.[348]