November 1992 tornado outbreak

1992 natural disaster in the eastern and midwestern US

The November 1992 tornado outbreak was a three-day outbreak of tornadoes in the Eastern and Midwestern United States on November 21-23.[1]

This very long-lasting outbreak caused over $300 million in damage. It also killed 26 people from Texas to Virginia, the Carolinas and Georgia.[2]

The outbreak began on November 21, 1992 with six tornadoes. They were between F1 and F4. The tornadoes were in the Greater Houston area.

Later on November 21, a long-tracked tornado hit Brandon, Mississippi. It caused 10 deaths. Damage was $25 million.

On November 22-23, more tornadoes hit from Louisiana to Maryland, Virginia and the Carolinas.

References

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  1. "A More Detailed Look". Global Weather and Climate Center. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  2. "Widespread November 21-23 1992 Tornado Outbreak". Tornado Talk. Retrieved April 23, 2019.