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Hurricane Rita tornado outbreak
Image of a tropical cyclone over land. A spiral organization is indicative, but no eye is present.
Map of tornado tracks within the county warning area of the Jackson, MS Weather Forecast Office
TypeTornado outbreak
DurationSeptember 24 – 26, 2005
Tornadoes
confirmed		98
Max. rating1F3 tornado
Duration of
tornado outbreak2		1 day, 20 hours, and 5 minutes
Fatalities1 fatality, 23 injuries
Damage$18.373 million

1Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale
2Time from first tornado to last tornado

The Hurricane Rita tornado outbreak was a significant tropical cyclone-produced tornado outbreak and severe weather event that resulted from the remnants of Hurricane Rita in late-September 2005. The event was the fourth-largest tornado outbreak caused by a tropical cyclone in recorded history. After the hurricane made landfall on the extreme southwestern coast of Louisiana on September 24, the tropical cyclone's strong rainbands affected much of the West South Central and East South Central States, producing heavy rainfall in addition to numerous tornadoes. Tornadic activity was distributed roughly evenly from September 24–25, though activity shifted slightly eastward on September 25. The severe activity ended by September 26, by which time the remnants of Hurricane Rita were absorbed by a frontal boundary.

As a result of Hurricane Rita, 98 tornadoes were confirmed over nearly a two-day period. Most of the tornadoes occurred in Mississippi, where 49 tornadoes were confirmed. With forty-four tornadoes in a single day, this is tied for the largest tornado outbreak in state history in a single day.[1] The strongest tornado throughout the outbreak was an F3 tornado which struck areas of southeastern Louisiana late on September 24, injuring three people. Despite the large number of tornadoes, only one death resulted, which occurred as a result of an F1 tornado in Mississippi on September 24. However, another F1 tornado near Starkville, Mississippi injured seven people on September 25 making it the tornado with the most injuries during the outbreak. The same tornado was also the costliest, causing $2 million in damages. Overall, tornadoes during the outbreak killed one person and injured 23, and caused $18.373 million in damages.

Background and meteorological synopsis

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For broader coverage of this topic, see Hurricane Rita.
Satellite image of a tropical cyclone with a well-defined spiral organization but no eye
Hurricane Rita moving inland on September 24

Hurricane Rita developed from a tropical wave north of Hispaniola on September 18. Tracking westward, it attained hurricane status while passing through the Straits of Florida. Abnormally warm sea surface temperatures over the Loop Current fueled rapid intensification, and Rita became a Category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale on September 21, the highest rating on the scale. At 09:00 pm that night [nb 1], Rita reached its peak intensity with maximum sustained winds of 180 mph (290 km/h) and a minimum barometric pressure of 895 mbar (hPa; 26.43 inHg), making it the strongest tropical cyclone recorded in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as the fourth-strongest tropical cyclone recorded in the entirety of the Atlantic basin. The hurricane weakened as it approached the northern gulf coast, and Rita made landfall in extreme southwestern Louisiana at 01:40 am on September 24[nb 2] with winds of 120 mph (195 km/h). Once inland, the hurricane weakened rapidly due to increasing wind shear, falling to tropical depression intensity over Arkansas by September 25. On the next day, Rita was absorbed by an approaching cold front over Illinois.[2][3]

The first indications that a potentially severe and tornadic event would result from Hurricane Rita were on September 22, when models showed that an area of wind shear located over East Texas would be favorable for tornadoes to develop from the hurricane's rainbands. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) posted a slight risk for severe weather for the region in their Day 3 Severe Thunderstorm Outlook issued at 0738 UTC on September 22.[4] The slight risk area was expanded to include areas of Louisiana and Mississippi the following day, as the SPC noted the possibility of tornadoes forming within small supercells embedded within Rita's rainbands.[5] During the first day of the tornado outbreak, the slight risk region was further expanded to account for Rita's expanding wind field.[6]

The tornado outbreak began on September 24 and continued into the next day, associated with the outer rainbands of the eastern edge of the landfalling hurricane.[7] Over a 36 hour period, Mississippi experienced 44 tornadoes, setting a record for the most tornadoes over that time period.[8] There were 55 tornadoes recorded within the Jackson, Mississippi National Weather Service's territory, becoming the largest outbreak in the office's history.[7]

Daily statistics

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Storm reports received by the Storm Prediction Center on September 24 (top) and September 25 (bottom)

List of tornadoes

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List of tornadoes produced by Hurricane Rita
F# Location County / Parish State Start
coord. 		Date Time (CST) Path length Max width Summary
F0 NE of McCall Creek Franklin MS 31°34′00″N 90°40′00″W / 31.56667°N 90.66667°W / 31.56667; -90.66667 (McCall Creek (September 24, F0)) September 24 08:15–08:16 a.m. 0.5 miles (0.80 km) 100 yards (91 m) A weak tornado tore up a few trees, resulting in $10,000 in damage.[9]
F0 NW of Utica Hinds MS 32°09′00″N 90°40′00″W / 32.15°N 90.66667°W / 32.15; -90.66667 (Utica (September 24, F0)) September 24 10:14–10:15 a.m. 2 miles (3.2 km) 75 yards (69 m) A weak tornado uprooted up a few trees and snapped branches, causing $20,000 in crop damage.[10]
F1 W of Hubbard Hinds MS 32°13′00″N 90°44′00″W / 32.21667°N 90.7333°W / 32.21667; -90.7333 (Hubbard (September 24, F0)) September 24 10:20–10:22 a.m. 3 miles (4.8 km) 75 yards (69 m) A tornado touched down near the Big Black River west of Hubbard. It moved to the north-northwest, clipping a portion of Claiborne County before entering Warren County. At its peak, the twister was an F1 in Warren County, before dissipating south of Bovina. The tornado damaged several trees along its path, resulting in $30,000 in damage.[11][12]
F0 W of Brownsville Hinds MS 32°27′00″N 90°34′00″W / 32.45°N 90.56667°W / 32.45; -90.56667 (Brownsville (September 24, F0)) September 24 12:30–12:31 p.m. 0.7 miles (1.1 km) 50 yards (46 m) A brief tornado snapped a few trees.[13]
F2 SE of Greenville Washington MS 33°25′00″N 91°04′00″W / 33.41667°N 91.06667°W / 33.41667; -91.06667 (Greenville (September 24, F2)) September 24 1:10–1:13 p.m. 2 miles (3.2 km) 300 yards (270 m) A tornado down southeast of downtown Greenville, and moved to the north. After crossing U.S. Route 82, the tornado struck the Delta Village mobile home park before lifting. Along its path, the twister destroyed or severely damaged ten mobile homes, destroyed a barn, lifted the roof of a building, and 18 sheds damaged or destroyed. An antenna tower was blown over, as were numerous power lines and trees. Damage was estimated at $680,000.[14]
F0 SW of Lamont Washington, Bolivar MS 33°32′00″N 91°06′00″W / 33.53333°N 91.1°W / 33.53333; -91.1 (Lamont (September 24, F0)) September 24 2:12–2:17 p.m. 4 miles (6.4 km) 100 yards (91 m) The same parent thunderstorm that spawned the F2 in Greenville also spawned a weak tornado near Lamont, which remained over open fields as it crossed from Washington to Bolivar counties.[15][16]
F0 W of Silver City Humphreys MS 33°06′00″N 90°31′00″W / 33.1°N 90.51667°W / 33.1; -90.51667 (Silver City (September 24, F0)) September 24 2:35–2:40 p.m. 4 miles (6.4 km) 50 yards (46 m) A weak tornado passed west of Silver City, damaging the roof of one home along with several trees.[17]
F1 NNW of Belzoni Humphreys MS 33°13′00″N 90°31′00″W / 33.21667°N 90.51667°W / 33.21667; -90.51667 (Belzoni (September 24, F1)) September 24 3:18–3:20 p.m. 1.5 miles (2.4 km) 75 yards (69 m) A tornado struck Belzoni, causing roof damage to a home and a church. The twister also flung irrigation equipment across a field. Damage was estimated at $300,000. passed west of Silver City, damaging the roof of one home along with several trees.[18]
F1 Isola Humphreys, Sunflower MS 33°16′00″N 90°32′00″W / 33.26667°N 90.53333°W / 33.26667; -90.53333 (Isola (September 24, F1)) September 24 3:25–3:29 p.m. 3.5 miles (5.6 km) 100 yards (91 m) 1 fatality – A tornado touched down east of Isola and moved to the north-northwest, crossing into Sunflower County. The twister destroyed a mobile home, killing a man and causing two severe injuries. Damage totaled $100,000.[19][20]
F2 NNW of Belzoni Humphreys, Sunflower MS 33°08′00″N 90°28′00″W / 33.13333°N 90.46667°W / 33.13333; -90.46667 (Belzoni (September 24, F2)) September 24 3:34–3:58 p.m. 18 miles (29 km) 800 yards (730 m) A long-lived tornado first touched down to the south-southeast of Belzoni. Moving to the north-northwest, the twister soon struck the city at its greatest intensity, destroying a modular commercial building and causing severe damage to several homes. The tornado wrecked windows across the city, while also causing severe damage to the Belzoni school bus barn. The tornado crossed into neighboring Sunflower County, where it damaged power lines and farm buildings. Damage across the two counties were estimated at $3.2 million, and three people sustained injuries.[21][22]
F0 Shaw Bolivar MS 33°36′00″N 90°49′00″W / 33.6°N 90.81667°W / 33.6; -90.81667 (Shaw (September 24, F0)) September 24 3:35 p.m. 4 miles (6.4 km) 50 yards (46 m) A short-lived tornado caused $30,000 worth of damage when it touched down, including a damaged shed, an uprooted tree, and a downed power line.[23]
F0 SE of Indianola Sunflower MS 33°25′00″N 90°37′00″W / 33.41667°N 90.61667°W / 33.41667; -90.61667 (Indianaola (September 24, F0)) September 24 3:40–3:42 p.m. 1 mile (1.6 km) 50 yards (46 m) A tornado touched down in an open field near Indianola before lifting up.[24]
F1 NW of Sunflower Sunflower, Bolivar MS 33°38′00″N 90°40′00″W / 33.6333°N 90.66667°W / 33.6333; -90.66667 (Sunflower (September 24, F1)) September 24 4:02–4:15 p.m. 1 mile (1.6 km) 200 yards (180 m) A tornado touched down northwest of Sunflower, and soon entered Bolivar County. Moving through the town of Boyle, the twister damaged mobile homes, farm equipment, and power lines. Damage was estimated at $520,000.[25][26]
F1 E of Swiftown Leflore MS 33°18′00″N 90°23′00″W / 33.3°N 90.38333°W / 33.3; -90.38333 (Swiftown (September 24, F1)) September 24 4:20–4:21 p.m. 1 mile (1.6 km) 100 yards (91 m) A tornado uprooted several trees while moving across a farm, causing $40,000 in damage.[27]
F2 SW of Dockery Sunflower, Bolivar MS 33°42′00″N 90°40′00″W / 33.7°N 90.66667°W / 33.7; -90.66667 (Belzoni (September 24, F2)) September 24 4:35–4:51 p.m. 13 miles (21 km) 200 yards (180 m) The same thunderstorm that spawned the Belzoni tornado also produced a tornado that touched down southwest of Dockery. Moving to the north-northwest, it soon entered Bolivar County, passing just east of Cleveland. While at its strongest, the twister destroyed three mobile homes, a commercial storage building, and three shed, while also severely damaging five other homes. Damage totaled $925,000. The tornado flung three bicycles 0.5 mi (0.80 km) away, before passing southwest of Merigold and lifting.[28][29]
F0 S of Itta Bena Leflore MS 33°28′00″N 90°20′00″W / 33.46667°N 90.33333°W / 33.46667; -90.33333 (Itta Bena (September 24, F0)) September 24 4:56–4:59 p.m. 2 miles (3.2 km) 50 yards (46 m) A tornado touched down south of Itta Bena and moved to the northwest, causing about $15,000 in crop damage when it uprooted a few trees.[30]
F2 NNW of Cruger Holmes, Leflore MS 33°21′N 90°15′W / 33.35°N 90.25°W / 33.35; -90.25 (Cruger (September 24, F2)) September 24 4:00–5:12 p.m. 9 miles (14 km) 250 yards (230 m) A tornado touched down along Mosquito Lake in Holmes County, knocking down hundreds of trees in the area. Moving to the northwest, the twister intensified as it crossed a cotton field, destroying a steel framed cotton gin and nearly destroying a seed house. Damage was heaviest between Phillipstown and Quito, including a destroyed hunting lodge, and severe damage to a church and two homes. Damage totaled $2.225 million across the two counties.[31][32]
F1 SE of Itta Bena Leflore MS 33°29′00″N 90°19′00″W / 33.48333°N 90.31667°W / 33.48333; -90.31667 (Itta Bena (September 24, F0)) September 24 5:17–5:19 p.m. 1 mile (1.6 km) 75 yards (69 m) The same thunderstorm that spawned the Quito tornado generated another tornado that hit Itta Bena. The twister damaged the roof of the high school, along with one home, and several trees fell along the path. Damage totaled $200,000.[33]
F0 SW of Acona Holmes MS 33°14′00″N 90°03′00″W / 33.23333°N 90.05°W / 33.23333; -90.05 (Acona (September 24, F0)) September 24 5:25–5:26 p.m. 1 mile (1.6 km) 75 yards (69 m) A brief tornado downed trees and power lines, causing about $10,000 in damage, before lifting.[34]
F0 SE of Holly Grove Carroll, Leflore MS 33°25′00″N 90°10′00″W / 33.41667°N 90.16667°W / 33.41667; -90.16667 (Holly Grove (September 24, F0)) September 24 5:40–5:45 p.m. 3 miles (4.8 km) 75 yards (69 m) A tornado moved to the northwest across wooded areas, causing $50,000 in crop damage.[35][36]
F0 SW of Meadville Franklin MS 31°26′00″N 90°56′00″W / 31.43333°N 90.93333°W / 31.43333; -90.93333 (Meadville (September 24, F0)) September 24 5:55–5:57 p.m. 2 miles (3.2 km) 75 yards (69 m) A brief tornado downed a few trees, causing $15,000 in crop damage.[37]
F2 Newton Newton MS 32°21′N 89°09′W / 32.35°N 89.15°W / 32.35; -89.15 (Newton (September 24, F2)) September 24 6:45–6:46 p.m. 0.8 miles (1.3 km) 100 yards (91 m) A brief but strong tornado touched down in the northeastern portion of Newton. It struck a Lazy Boy factory destroying the roof and flinging debris 4.5 mi (7.2 km) away. The twister was strong enough to bend iron girders to an angle of 10º, and to lift a pickup truck. Trees 300 ft (91 m) from the building were cut in half. Damage was estimated at $1 million.[38]
F0 W of Anguilla Sharkey MS 32°58′00″N 90°51′00″W / 32.96667°N 90.85°W / 32.96667; -90.85 (Anguilla (September 24, F0)) September 24 7:37–7:38 p.m. 1 mile (1.6 km) 100 yards (91 m) A brief tornado snapped a few trees. Damage was estimated at $15,000.[39]
F1 Nitta Yuma Sharkey MS 33°02′00″N 90°52′00″W / 33.03333°N 90.86667°W / 33.03333; -90.86667 (Nitta Yuma (September 24, F1)) September 24 7:40–7:44 p.m. 3 miles (4.8 km) 100 yards (91 m) A tornado touched down on the west side of Nitta Yuma. The twister damaged the roofs of nearly 20 homes, while also knocking down trees and power lines. One tree landed on a home. Damage was estimated at $400,000.[40]
F0 SE of Pace Bolivar MS 33°47′00″N 90°51′00″W / 33.78333°N 90.85°W / 33.78333; -90.85 (Pace (September 24, F0)) September 24 11:40–11:41 p.m. 1 mile (1.6 km) 50 yards (46 m) A brief tornado damaged the roof of one home while also snapping the limbs of a few trees. Damage was estimated at $10,000.[41]
F2 WSW of Fayette Jefferson MS 31°42′00″N 91°08′00″W / 31.7°N 91.13333°W / 31.7; -91.13333 (Fayette (September 25, F2)) September 25 2:17–2:28 a.m. 10 miles (16 km) 600 yards (550 m) A large tornado touched down to the west-southwest of Fayette, and moved northeastward. It snapped or uprooted hundreds of trees along its path, while also damaging a few mobile homes. The twister removed part of the roof from a home. Damage was estimated at $480,000.[42]
F1 WSW of Fayette Jefferson MS 31°46′00″N 91°04′00″W / 31.76667°N 91.06667°W / 31.76667; -91.06667 (Fayette (September 25, F1)) September 25 2:37–2:38 a.m. 10 miles (16 km) 600 yards (550 m) Another tornado briefly touched down near Fayette, which snapped several trees in half. Damage totaled $15,000.[43]
F2 Red Lick Jefferson, Claiborne MS 31°47′00″N 91°00′00″W / 31.78333°N 91.0°W / 31.78333; -91.0 (Red Lick (September 25, F2)) September 25 2:49–2:57 a.m. 7 miles (11 km) 800 yards (730 m) A large tornado struck Red Lick and moved to the northeast. The twister destroyed a mobile home, injuring one person after it was flipped. The tornado also knocked down or snapped hundreds of trees. It later crossed into Claiborne before lifting. Damage was estimated at $920,000.[44][45]
F0 SE of Fayette Jefferson MS 31°40′00″N 91°00′00″W / 31.66667°N 91.0°W / 31.66667; -91.0 (Fayette (September 25, F0)) September 25 3:44–3:49 a.m. 4 miles (6.4 km) 50 yards (46 m) A tornado touched down southeast of Fayette. It damaged a mobile home while also knocking down trees and power lines. Damage was estimated at $40,000.[46]
F0 Excel Monroe MS 31°25′48″N 87°21′00″W / 31.4300°N 87.35°W / 31.4300; -87.35 (Fayette (September 25, F0)) September 25 4:44–3:49 a.m. 2.2 miles (3.5 km) 50 yards (46 m) A tornado hit the town of Excel, which damaged a few roofs and power lines. Damage reached $80,000.[47]
F1 WNW of Port Gibson Claiborne MS 32°00′00″N 91°05′00″W / 32.0°N 91.08333°W / 32.0; -91.08333 (Port Gibson (September 25, F1)) September 25 7:02–7:03 a.m. 0.7 miles (1.1 km) 50 yards (46 m) A brief tornado touched down near the Mississippi River to the west-northwest of Port Gibson. It damaged the roof and porch of a home while also downing several trees. Damage was estimated at $90,000.[48]
F0 SE of Vicksburg Warren MS 32°17′00″N 90°49′00″W / 32.28333°N 90.81667°W / 32.28333; -90.81667 (Vicksburg (September 25, F0)) September 25 8:21–8:23 a.m. 1.5 miles (2.4 km) 100 yards (91 m) A brief tornado touched down southeast of Vickburg, which knocked down several trees and power lines. Damage reached $25,000.[49]
F0 SE of Kosciusko Attala MS 32°59′00″N 89°31′00″W / 32.98333°N 89.51667°W / 32.98333; -89.51667 (Kosciusko (September 25, F0)) September 25 12:55–12:59 p.m. 2 miles (3.2 km) 75 yards (69 m) A brief tornado wrecked an overhang and a fence after touching down near Redwood. Damage totaled $65,000.[50]
F0 SE of Canton Madison MS 32°33′00″N 89°58′00″W / 32.55°N 89.96667°W / 32.55; -89.96667 (Canton (September 25, F0)) September 25 1:05–1:10 p.m. 3 miles (4.8 km) 75 yards (69 m) A tornado touched down near Natchez Trace and moved to the northeast, uprooting several trees. Damage reached $40,000.[51]
F0 SE of Raleigh Smith MS 32°33′00″N 89°58′00″W / 32.55°N 89.96667°W / 32.55; -89.96667 (Raleigh (September 25, F0)) September 25 1:25–1:27 p.m. 1 mile (1.6 km) 75 yards (69 m) A brief tornado knocked down a few trees as it moved to the east-northeast. Damage reached $25,000.[52]
F1 SE of Starkville Oktibbeha MS 33°28′00″N 88°50′00″W / 33.46667°N 88.83333°W / 33.46667; -88.83333 (Starkville (September 25, F1)) September 25 1:38–1:45 p.m. 3.5 miles (5.6 km) 75 yards (69 m) A tornado knocked touched down in the southeastern side of Starkville, near the Mississippi State University campus. The twister severely damaged the campus's seed technology building, while also damaging roofs and windows on other buildings. The tornado moved to the northeast, damaging the roofs of several homes, before moving through University Mobile Home. There, the tornado flipped and destroyed 11 mobile homes, resulting in seven injuries. The tornado dissipated soon after. Damage totaled $2 million.[53]
F1 Carthage Leake MS 32°46′00″N 89°32′00″W / 32.76667°N 89.53333°W / 32.76667; -89.53333 (Carthage (September 25, F1)) September 25 1:47–1:50 p.m. 1.5 miles (2.4 km) 100 yards (91 m) A tornado struck the Carthage-Leake Airport, destroying three small aircraft, with one of them flung nearly 0.25 mi (0.40 km) away. The twister also damaged a hangar at the airport. It continued to the northeast, damaging windows on one home, damaging a mobile home, and knocking down trees. Damage totaled $220,000.[54]
F0 W of Montrose Jasper MS 32°08′00″N 89°18′00″W / 32.13333°N 89.3°W / 32.13333; -89.3 (Montrose (September 25, F0)) September 25 2:01–2:03 p.m. 1 mile (1.6 km) 75 yards (69 m) A tornado touched down in an open field, damaging a few trees.[55]
F0 NE of Byram Hinds MS 32°13′00″N 90°13′00″W / 32.21667°N 90.21667°W / 32.21667; -90.21667 (Byram (September 25, F0)) September 25 2:28–2:30 p.m. 1 mile (1.6 km) 75 yards (69 m) A tornado hit northeast of Byram, damaging several trees before dissipating.[56]
F1 SE of Brandon Rankin MS 32°12′N 89°57′W / 32.2°N 89.95°W / 32.2; -89.95 (Brandon (September 25, F1)) September 25 2:58–3:03 p.m. 2 miles (3.2 km) 75 yards (69 m) A tornado touched down southeast of Brandon. It moved to the northeast and knocked down several trees, some of which fell onto homes, resulting in $400,000 in damage.[57]
F0 NE of Maben Oktibbeha MS 32°13′00″N 90°13′00″W / 32.21667°N 90.21667°W / 32.21667; -90.21667 (Maben (September 25, F0)) September 25 2:28–2:30 p.m. 1 mile (1.6 km) 75 yards (69 m) A tornado hit northeast of Byram, damaging several trees before dissipating.[58]
F1 N of Marion Lauderdale MS 32°28′00″N 88°39′00″W / 32.46667°N 88.65°W / 32.46667; -88.65 (Marion (September 25, F1)) September 25 3:21–3:25 p.m. 1.8 miles (2.9 km) 150 yards (140 m) A tornado hit north of Marion, which destroyed a farm shed and overturned a mobile home. The twister also knocked down trees, some of which fell onto homes. Damage totaled $330,000.[59]
F0 N of Puckett Rankin MS 32°10′00″N 89°47′00″W / 32.16667°N 89.78333°W / 32.16667; -89.78333 (Puckett (September 25, F0)) September 25 4:07–4:10 p.m. 1 mile (1.6 km) 50 yards (46 m) A tornado touched down north of Puckett, which moved to the east-northeast. It knocked down dozens of trees and damaged the roof of a storage shed. The tornado dissipated after crossing a small lake. Damage reached $35,000.[60]
F0 WNW of Brooksville Noxubee MS 33°15′00″N 88°37′00″W / 33.25°N 88.61667°W / 33.25; -88.61667 (Brooksville (September 25, F0)) September 25 4:24–4:26 p.m. 1 mile (1.6 km) 50 yards (46 m) A brief tornado moved across an open field.[61]

September 24

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List of confirmed tornadoes - Saturday, September 24, 2005
FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total
0 23 20 8 1 0 0 52*
Deaths: 1 Injuries: 13
F# Location County / Parish Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
Arkansas
F1 NNE of Hamburg Ashley 33°15′N 91°48′W / 33.25°N 91.80°W / 33.25; -91.80 (Hamburg (September 24, F1)) 1740–1747 7 miles (11 km) 100 yd (91 m) Numerous trees and power lines were blown down throughout Ashley County. Damages totaled $175,000.[62]
F1 N of Eudora Chicot 33°13′N 91°16′W / 33.22°N 91.27°W / 33.22; -91.27 (Eudora (September 24, F1)) 1751–1752 1 mile (1.6 km) 100 yd (91 m) Although the tornado tracked primarily across open agricultural farmland, the tornado moved near an electrical substation. The resultant debris forced the substation to shut down, causing $300,000 in losses.[63]
F1 SSW of Lacey Drew 33°24′N 91°52′W / 33.40°N 91.87°W / 33.40; -91.87 (Lacey (September 24, F1)) 1754–1801 4.8 miles (7.7 km) 40 yd (37 m) Several trees were snapped. A television antenna and an electric meter were stripped from a home.[64]
F0 NNW of Arkansas City Desha 33°42′N 91°14′W / 33.70°N 91.23°W / 33.70; -91.23 (Arkansas City (September 24, F0)) 1945–2000 11 miles (18 km) 40 yd (37 m) Several businesses along the Mississippi River suffered minor damage. The carport of a residence was destroyed, and a few trees were snapped or uprooted.[65]
F0 S of Gillett Arkansas, Jefferson 34°00′N 91°22′W / 34.00°N 91.37°W / 34.00; -91.37 (Gillett (September 24, F0)) 2019–2032 8.5 miles (13.7 km) 40 yd (37 m) Damage was sustained to levees near the Arkansas River in Arkansas County.[66] In Jefferson County, however, damage was limited to trees.[67]
F2 ESE of Bevis Corner Lonoke 34°42′N 92°04′W / 34.70°N 92.07°W / 34.70; -92.07 (Bevis Corner (September 24, F2)) 2140–2150 7.2 miles (11.6 km) 100 yd (91 m) Several mobile homes were damaged, with one damaged home resulting in an injury. Mobile homes in another mobile home complex were substantially damaged, with four injuries occurring in this complex. In total, the tornado caused five injuries.[68]
F1 W of Eudora Chicot 33°08′N 91°17′W / 33.13°N 91.28°W / 33.13; -91.28 (Eudora (September 24, F1)) 2254–2255 1 mile (1.6 km) 75 yd (69 m) Brief tornado damaged trees and power lines, resulting in $60,000 in damage.[69]
F1 WSW of Parnell Lonoke, Pulaski 34°54′N 92°04′W / 34.90°N 92.07°W / 34.90; -92.07 (Parnell (September 24, F1)) 2259–2308 5.7 miles (9.2 km) 100 yd (91 m) In Lonoke County, minor roof damage occurred to several residences. Some trees were blown down.[70] Similar damage occurred after the tornado moved into Pulaski County.[71]
F1 NE of Macon Pulaski, Faulkner 34°58′N 92°06′W / 34.97°N 92.10°W / 34.97; -92.10 (Macon (September 24, F1)) 2309–2321 8 miles (13 km) 80 yd (73 m) Some trees were blown down or snapped in Pulaski and Faulner Counties.[72][73]
F1 WSW of Lake Village Chicot 33°20′N 91°24′W / 33.33°N 91.40°W / 33.33; -91.40 (Lake Village (September 24, F1)) 2329–2332 2 miles (3.2 km) 75 yd (69 m) Numerous trees and power lines were downed over farm land. Damages totaled to $150,000.[74]
F2 SSE of Cleveland Conway 35°22′N 92°42′W / 35.37°N 92.70°W / 35.37; -92.70 (Cleveland (September 24, F2)) 2348–2350 1 mile (1.6 km) 100 yd (91 m) Damage was limited to a single hilltop. A heavily supported double-wide mobile home was completely destroyed. The same home was blown across a highway, with much of the resultant debris striking a nearby church. A sport utility vehicle suffered minor damage.[74]
F2 SE of Center Hill White 35°13′N 92°49′W / 35.22°N 92.81°W / 35.22; -92.81 (Center Hill (September 24, F2)) 0033–0045 9 miles (14 km) 150 yd (140 m) A home, welding shop, and a mobile home were all destroyed. A church and a number of other residences were heavily damaged. Trees and power lines were downed by the tornado.[75]
F0 SE of Hopewell Cleburne 35°22′N 92°02′W / 35.37°N 92.03°W / 35.37; -92.03 (Hopewell (September 24, F0)) 0055–0056 0.6 miles (0.97 km) 40 yd (37 m) Large branches were torn off of trees. The tornado moved over a barn, though damage was minimal.[76]
F1 NW of Pearson Cleburne 35°28′N 92°10′W / 35.47°N 92.17°W / 35.47; -92.17 (Pearson (September 24, F1)) 0105–0106 0.7 miles (1.1 km) 50 yd (46 m) A number of trees were blown down, and two mobile homes sustained damage.[77]
F1 SE of Deluce Arkansas 34°07′N 91°09′W / 34.12°N 91.15°W / 34.12; -91.15 (Deluce (September 24, F1)) 0221–0231 7 miles (11 km) 40 yd (37 m) Numerous trees were either snapped or uprooted.[78]
Louisiana
F0 W of Transylvania East Carroll 32°40′N 91°14′W / 32.67°N 91.23°W / 32.67; -91.23 (Transylvania (September 24, F0)) 2214–2215 1 mile (1.6 km) 50 yd (46 m) Brief tornado was spotted by law enforcement officials and tracked across open field, with minimal damage.[79]
F0 N of Monterey Concordia 31°31′N 91°43′W / 31.52°N 91.72°W / 31.52; -91.72 (Monterey (September 24, F0)) 0056–0059 2 miles (3.2 km) 75 yd (69 m) At the tornado's initial touchdown point, some awning was stripped from a home and a tree was uprooted. The resulting debris was blown and scattered to the north. Near Louisiana State Highway 129, a shed was damaged and the skirting was blown out of a mobile home. A few trees were also damaged. Damages totaled $70,000.[80]
F1 SE of Archie Cathoula 31°34′N 91°57′W / 31.57°N 91.95°W / 31.57; -91.95 (Archie (September 24, F1)) 0306–0318 9 miles (14 km) 50 yd (46 m) Numerous trees were snapped or broken. Two residences sustained roof damage, with many shingles blown off. Damages caused by the tornado were estimated at $300,000.[81]
F0 S of Clayton Concordia 31°42′N 91°33′W / 31.70°N 91.55°W / 31.70; -91.55 (Clayton (September 24, F0)) 0542–0544 1 mile (1.6 km) 75 yd (69 m) Limbs were torn off of several trees and six trees were uprooted, causing $3,000 in damage.[82]
F3 Clayton area to SW of Waterproof Concordia, Tensas 31°43′N 91°33′W / 31.72°N 91.55°W / 31.72; -91.55 (Clayton (September 24, F3)) 0544–0604 14 miles (23 km) 100 yd (91 m) F0 damage occurred in the Clayton area. A few trees were uprooted. One tree fell upon a mobile home, resulting in one injury. Damage in the Clayton area totaled $50,000.[83] The tornado intensified as it moved into Tensas Parish, causing F3 damage at its peak. After tracking across a swamp, it completely destroyed a church, displacing the building off of its support pillars. At its peak intensity, the tornado struck a historic residence, destroying the property and adjacent structures. The entire second floor of the home was torn off. Additional homes were severely damaged before the tornado dissipated. Overall, the tornado caused $1.050 million in damage and three injuries.[84]

September 25

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List of confirmed tornadoes - Saturday, September 24, 2005
FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total
0 29 13 3 0 0 0 45*
Deaths: 0 Injuries: 0
F# Location County / Parish Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
Alabama
Louisiana
F0 S of Crowville Franklin 32°11′N 91°35′W / 32.18°N 91.58°W / 32.18; -91.58 (Crowville (September 25, F0)) 0639–0640 0.6 miles (0.97 km) 100 yd (91 m) The roof of a school was damaged and a few trees had broken limbs. Damage totaled $200,000.[85]
F0 S of Tallulah Madison 32°11′N 91°35′W / 32.18°N 91.58°W / 32.18; -91.58 (Tallulah (September 25, F0)) 0643–0649 4 miles (6.4 km) 75 yd (69 m) An outbuilding was blown over and the resultant debris became scattered over an adjacent field. Trees were snapped, and parts of billboard were blown away. Damage amounted to $20,000.[86]
Mississippi

September 26

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List of confirmed tornadoes - Monday, September 26, 2005
FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1*
Deaths: 0 Injuries: 0
F# Location County / Parish Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
Alabama
F0 Monroe County Airport area Alabama 31°28′N 87°21′W / 31.47°N 87.35°W / 31.47; -87.35 (Monroe County Airport (September 26, F0)) 1017–1020 2 miles (3.2 km) 100 yd (91 m) Weak tornado blew down trees and power lines. At the airport, hangars were damaged and equipment was thrown around by the tornado. Damage to the airport was estimated at $200,000.[87]

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Notes

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  1. ^ Central daylight time, 03:00 Coordinated Universal Time
  2. ^ CDT, 07:40 UTC

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