List of United States tornadoes in August 2020

This page documents confirmed tornadoes from August 2020 via various weather forecast offices of the National Weather Service. Based on the 1991–2010 averaging period, 83 tornadoes occur across the United States throughout August.[1]

Tornado counts listed below are considered preliminary until final publication in the database of the National Centers for Environmental Information.

United States yearly total

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
44 219 305 80 18 6 0 686

August

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
0 21 34 7 1 0 0 63

August 1 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, August 1, 2020[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF0 NE of Haymakertown Botetourt VA 37.4740°N 79.9670°W / 37.4740; -79.9670 (Haymakertown (Aug. 2, EF0)) 22:25–22:31 1.2 mi (1.9 km) 75 yd (69 m) Damage was limited to uprooted trees and a few small trees that were snapped along a discontinuous path.[2]

August 2 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, August 2, 2020[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF0 SW of Sharon Litchfield CT 41.86°N 73.50°W / 41.86; -73.50 (Sharon (Aug. 2, EF0)) 21:36 0.25 mi (0.40 km) 30 yd (27 m) At a nursery along the New York/Connecticut state line, greenhouses were destroyed, and large trees were uprooted. There were reports of garden supplies rotating in the air above the nursery. Additional trees were uprooted away from the nursery.[3]
EF1 S of Falls Village Litchfield CT 41.93°N 73.37°W / 41.93; -73.37 (Falls Village (Aug. 2, EF1)) 22:05–22:10 1.7 mi (2.7 km) 100 yd (91 m) Many trees were snapped or uprooted.[3]
EF0 ESE of Sandisfield to SW of Blandford Berkshire, Hampden MA 42.0911°N 73.0769°W / 42.0911; -73.0769 (Sandisfield (Aug. 2, EF0)) 22:58–23:20 7.8 mi (12.6 km) 100 yd (91 m) A home had a window blown in, shingles ripped off, and its portico was lifted upward. Many trees were damaged or blown down. Some corn stalks were flattened, and a fence was blown down.[4]

August 3 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, August 3, 2020[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF2 Bald Head Island to Southport Brunswick NC 33.8465°N 77.9592°W / 33.8465; -77.9592 (Bald Head Island (Aug. 3, EF1)) 23:55–00:05 8.3 mi (13.4 km) 80 yd (73 m) A strong waterspout moved onshore in Bald Head Island. There, homes lost roofing and had windows blown in, and a swath of large trees was flattened. It crossed the Cape Fear River, before coming onshore again in Southport. Homes and businesses were damaged, and trees were snapped or uprooted in that area before the tornado dissipated.[5][6][7]
EF0 SW of Bolivia Brunswick NC 34.0403°N 78.1409°W / 34.0403; -78.1409 (Bolivia (Aug. 3, EF0)) 00:15-00:19 2.93 mi (4.72 km) 20 yd (18 m) Trees and tree limbs were downed along the path.[8][9]
EF1 NW of Supply Brunswick NC 34.1162°N 78.3191°W / 34.1162; -78.3191 (Supply (Aug. 3, EF1)) 00:15–00:16 0.28 mi (0.45 km) 25 yd (23 m) Trees were damaged, including 20 pine trees which were snapped.[9][10]
EF0 Garden City Beach Georgetown SC 33.5680°N 79.0046°W / 33.5680; -79.0046 (Garden City Beach (Aug. 3, EF0)) 00:20–00:21 0.2 mi (0.32 km) 30 yd (27 m) A waterspout came onshore, causing minor damage to a few homes before quickly lifting. One injury occurred at a beach home.[9][11]
EF1 S of Leland to W of Navessa Brunswick NC 34.2268°N 78.0124°W / 34.2268; -78.0124 (Leland (Aug. 3, EF1)) 00:43–00:46 2.59 mi (4.17 km) 30 yd (27 m) Trees were snapped, including several pine trees.[6][12]
EF1 Leland Brunswick NC 34.2064°N 77.9810°W / 34.2064; -77.9810 (Belville (Aug. 3, EF1)) 01:59–02:01 1.5 mi (2.4 km) 40 yd (37 m) This tornado moved through a subdivision in Leland, where roofs and chimneys were damaged, and a garage door partially collapsed. Many trees were snapped or uprooted along the path, including several pine trees which were 2 ft (0.61 m) in diameter.[6][13]
EF1 Kennel Beach to SE of Fairfield Harbor Pamlico NC 35.0238°N 76.8986°W / 35.0238; -76.8986 (Kennel Beach (Aug. 3, EF1)) 03:23 2.35 mi (3.78 km) 40 yd (37 m) This tornado originated as a waterspout over the Neuse River. Once it came onshore in Kennel Beach, it snapped trees, including one pine tree which fell on a home. It continued to damage trees before lifting in a rural area.[14][15]

August 4 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, August 4, 2020[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF1 Goose Creek State Park Beaufort NC 35.4610°N 76.8952°W / 35.4610; -76.8952 (Goose Creek State Park (Aug. 4, EF1)) 04:18 0.15 mi (0.24 km) 70 yd (64 m) This tornado touched down on the southeast side of the state park. A swath of large pine trees were snapped.[16]
EF1 NE of Pinetown Beaufort NC 35.6441°N 76.8008°W / 35.6441; -76.8008 (Pinetown (Aug. 4, EF1)) 04:48 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 50 yd (46 m) Several large hardwood trees were uprooted and large limbs were snapped by this brief tornado. Corn was damaged in a farm field as well.[14][17]
EF1 Bayview Beaufort NC 35.4262°N 76.7291°W / 35.4262; -76.7291 (Bayview (Aug. 4, EF1)) 04:50 0.8 mi (1.3 km) 180 yd (160 m) Numerous trees, the majority of which were pine, were either snapped, uprooted, or twisted. Several of the trees fell on vehicles and homes in town, causing roof and wall damage. A manufactured home sustained minor damage, and the roof of a small shed was blown off.[14]
EF1 SSW of Jamesville Martin NC 35.7803°N 76.9094°W / 35.7803; -76.9094 (Jamesville (Aug. 4, EF1)) 05:02 0.2 mi (0.32 km) 40 yd (37 m) A large oak tree fell on a mobile home. Additional trees and crops were damaged nearby.[14][18]
EF3 SSW of Woodard to NW of Windsor Bertie NC 35.8873°N 76.8904°W / 35.8873; -76.8904 (Woodard (Aug. 4, EF3)) 05:15–05:26 10 mi (16 km) 600 yd (550 m) 2 deaths – See section on this tornado – A total of 14 people were injured.[19][20][7]
EF0 E of Menola to SW of Murfreesboro Hertford, Northampton NC 36.4052°N 77.1567°W / 36.4052; -77.1567 (Menola (Aug. 4, EF0)) 06:13–06:19 5 mi (8.0 km) 100 yd (91 m) Mainly tree damage occurred, although the large TDS produced by the tornado prompted a PDS tornado warning.[19][21][7]
EF0 NE of Como, NC to E of Statesville, VA Hertford (NC), Southampton (VA) NC, VA 36.5238°N 76.9581°W / 36.5238; -76.9581 (Como (Aug. 4, EF0)) 06:37–06:41 3.13 mi (5.04 km) 50 yd (46 m) A weak tornado snapped limbs and downed a few trees to the northeast of Mill Neck, North Carolina.[19][7]
EF2 WSW of Franklin to N of Courtland Southampton VA 36.6450°N 76.9900°W / 36.6450; -76.9900 (Franklin (Aug. 4, EF2)) 06:49–07:19 15.9 mi (25.6 km) 200 yd (180 m) Numerous homes and businesses were damaged along US 58 near Courtland, including a hotel, which sustained total roof loss and collapse of multiple second-story exterior walls. Multiple industrial buildings and a gas station were severely damaged as well. Many trees were snapped or uprooted, and several vehicles were overturned.[19][22]
EF1 NW of Lynchs Corner, NC to NNW of Suffolk, VA Pasquotank (NC), Camden (NC), City of Suffolk (VA) NC, VA 36.4675°N 76.4573°W / 36.4675; -76.4573 (Lynchs Corner (Aug. 4, EF1)) 07:02–07:30 26.86 mi (43.23 km) 150 yd (140 m) This tornado moved through rural areas of the Great Dismal Swamp before striking Downtown Suffolk. Eight buildings were significantly damaged in the downtown area, including a multi-story brick building that sustained collapse of an exterior wall. Homes were also damaged in residential areas, a few of which had sections of roofing torn off. Many trees were uprooted or snapped along the path as well, some of which landed on structures.[19][23][7]
EF0 W of Great Dismal Swamp to ESE of Windsor City of Suffolk VA 36.657°N 76.562°W / 36.657; -76.562 (Great Dismal Swamp (Aug. 4, EF0)) 07:08–07:22 11.7 mi (18.8 km) 100 yd (91 m) This tornado hit the western side of Suffolk right before the EF1 tornado hit downtown. Damage was limited to trees being uprooted or snapped.[19][23]
EF1 NW of Jamestown James City VA 37.24°N 76.86°W / 37.24; -76.86 (Jamestown (Aug. 4, EF1)) 08:13 0.8 mi (1.3 km) 200 yd (180 m) This brief tornado originated as a waterspout. After coming onshore, shingles were ripped off roofs, a garage door was caved in, and a brick gable collapsed. The tornado passed over a golf course before lifting. Trees and tree limbs were snapped.[19][24]
EF1 SSE of Rosewell to ENE of Capahosic Gloucester VA 37.3264°N 76.5862°W / 37.3264; -76.5862 (Rosewell (Aug. 4, EF1)) 08:53–09:00 4.7 mi (7.6 km) 250 yd (230 m) This tornado originated as a waterspout over the York River before moving ashore. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, and several homes sustained roof and siding damage. The tornado briefly crossed the York River again before lifting.[19][25]
EF2 ENE of Palmer to N of Browns Corner Lancaster, Northumberland VA 37.6274°N 76.3358°W / 37.6274; -76.3358 (Palmer (Aug. 4, EF2)) 09:40–10:00 15.6 mi (25.1 km) 500 yd (460 m) A strong tornado produced high-end EF2 damage in the rural community of Antipoison Neck, where multiple homes sustained significant roof and exterior wall damage. The tornado weakened as it struck the eastern part of Kilmarnock, causing damage to roofs, siding, and trees. The tornado continued to cause roof and tree damage as it moved to the north before dissipating. Five people were injured.[26][19]
EF2 W of Mardella Springs Wicomico MD 38.4474°N 75.7575°W / 38.4474; -75.7575 (Mardella Springs (Aug. 4, EF2)) 09:55–10:00 1.3 mi (2.1 km) 100 yd (91 m) Several homes were damaged just outside of town, including one that was pushed off its foundation and heavily damaged. Sheds and outbuildings were destroyed, and trees were snapped or uprooted, including a few that sustained some low-end debarking. An automotive repair business sustained minor damage to its overhead doors at the end of the path.[19][27]
EF1 Fleeton to W of Reedville Northumberland VA 37.8137°N 76.2771°W / 37.8137; -76.2771 (Fleeton (Aug. 4, EF1)) 10:06–10:09 2.2 mi (3.5 km) 100 yd (91 m) This tornado originated as a waterspout over Chesapeake Bay, before moving onshore in Fleeton. Several homes had roof and siding damage, a garage was destroyed, and trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado destroyed a canopy before lifting.[19][28]
EF0 Scotland to Ridge St. Mary's MD 38.093°N 76.365°W / 38.093; -76.365 (Ridge (Aug. 4, EF0)) 10:27–10:31 1.5 mi (2.4 km) 75 yd (69 m) Many trees were snapped or downed along the path.[29][30]
EF1 W of Piney Point to Callaway St. Mary's MD 38.174°N 76.528°W / 38.174; -76.528 (Piney Point (Aug. 4, EF1)) 10:32–10:41 5.3 mi (8.5 km) 100 yd (91 m) Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, some of which fell on and damaged homes and a shed. A camper was also blown over.[29][31]
EF2 George Island Landing to Girdletree Worcester MD 38.0969°N 75.3813°W / 38.0969; -75.3813 (George Island Landing (Aug. 4, EF2)) 11:14–11:17 3.79 mi (6.10 km) 200 yd (180 m) A low-end EF2 tornado destroyed chicken houses shortly after touching down, and caused minor damage in Girdletree before dissipating.[19][7]
EF0 Quantico Wicomico MD 38.3290°N 75.7318°W / 38.3290; -75.7318 (Quantico (Aug. 4, EF0)) 11:21 2.74 mi (4.41 km) 100 yd (91 m) This tornado developed over the Wicomico River. It tracked through residential neighborhood, causing minor damage to several homes. Siding, shingles, and gutters were damaged, and trees were uprooted.[19][32]
EF1 N of Dares Beach Calvert MD 38.6150°N 76.5120°W / 38.6150; -76.5120 (Dares Beach (Aug. 4, EF1)) 11:33–11:37 1.7 mi (2.7 km) 100 yd (91 m) A waterspout moved onshore at Plum Point, downing many trees and several power lines. Three houses sustained damage from fallen trees, and a fourth house had windows blown out.[29][31] Willows Bay Colony was hit hard with six houses unihabitable from trees smashing through their roofs. Many other houses sustained damage from large branches falling. The only road in or out was blocked by more than a dozen trees. other houses by huntington were damaged, at least one was declared a total loss.
EF0 NE of Ironshire to WNW of Showell Worcester MD 38.4067°N 75.2465°W / 38.4067; -75.2465 (Ironshire (Aug. 4, EF0)) 11:35–11:44 7.99 mi (12.86 km) 75 yd (69 m) This tornado crossed US 113 before snapping and uprooting trees in and around Berlin.[19][33]
EF0 S of Snug Harbor to Ocean Pines Worcester MD 38.4013°N 75.1758°W / 38.4013; -75.1758 (Snug Harbor (Aug. 4, EF0)) 11:55–12:05 9.91 mi (15.95 km) 75 yd (69 m) An intermittent tornado occurred just east of the previous one, downing several trees, one of which landed on a home.[19][7]
EF0 Queenstown Queen Anne's MD 38.93°N 76.13°W / 38.93; -76.13 (Queenstown (Aug. 4, EF0)) 12:18-12:19 0.6 mi (0.97 km) 35 yd (32 m) A narrow path of crop damage occurred in a corn field. Some minor tree damage occurred as well.[34][35]
EF1 Sandtown Kent DE 39.01°N 75.69°W / 39.01; -75.69 (Sandtown (Aug. 4, EF1)) 12:25-12:28 2.6 mi (4.2 km) 200 yd (180 m) One home had some windows blown out, another had its roof blown off, while several other homes in Sandtown sustained less severe roof damage. One large garage lost its back sheet metal wall as well.[34][35]
EF1 Freeman Corner to WNW of Milford Sussex, Kent DE 38.89°N 75.45°W / 38.89; -75.45 (Freeman Corner (Aug. 4, EF1)) 12:25-12:30 2.7 mi (4.3 km) 400 yd (370 m) Many trees were snapped or uprooted, some of which fell on homes. Power poles and lines were downed. [36]
EF2 Dover to SW of Glasgow Kent, New Castle DE 39.10°N 75.50°W / 39.10; -75.50 (Dover (Aug. 4, EF1)) 12:55–13:30 35.5 mi (57.1 km) 500 yd (460 m) See section on this tornado.[34][36]
EF1 Strathmere to Marmora Cape May NJ 39.19°N 74.66°W / 39.19; -74.66 (Strathmere (Aug. 4, EF1)) 13:45–13:50 5.25 mi (8.45 km) 150 yd (140 m) This tornado originated as a waterspout, before coming onshore on the south end of Corson's Inlet State Park near Strathmere. The tornado then crossed Garden State Parkway and tracked along US 9 through the southern side of Marmora. Homes and businesses were significantly damaged, including some which lost their roofs, and some which had significant damage done to their side or corner walls. One home was shifted off its foundation. Near a Coca-Cola facility, the tornado tossed containers and flipped a tractor trailer. A large shed was upended and vehicles were pushed. Trees were snapped or uprooted, including some which fell on cars, crushing them.[34][36]
EF0 Worcester Township Montgomery PA 40.16°N 75.33°W / 40.16; -75.33 (Strathmere (Aug. 4, EF1)) 14:44–14:50 2.8 mi (4.5 km) 200 yd (180 m) Some small trees were downed, tree tops were snapped off, and several utility poles were pushed over.[34][36]
EF1 Ship Bottom to NNW of Mud City Ocean NJ 39.63°N 74.20°W / 39.63; -74.20 (Ship Bottom (Aug. 4, EF1)) 14:50–14:54 3 mi (4.8 km) N/A A waterspout first developed over Manahawkin Bay between Ship Bottom and Brant Beach. It crossed the Route 72 bridge over the bay, before coming onshore near Mud City in mainly marshy areas. Other than some light debris seen flying over the bay bridge, no damage was found. However, a weather station located north of Egg Island measured a wind gust of 109 mph (175 km/h) at 10:53 AM EDT (14:53 UTC). This measurement was used to rate this tornado high-end EF1 as no meaningful damage was found.[34][35]
EF2 Northeast Philadelphia to NW of Doylestown Philadelphia, Bucks PA 40.34°N 75.16°W / 40.34; -75.16 (Philadelphia (Aug. 4, EF2)) 14:50–15:10 20 mi (32 km) 500 yd (460 m) See section on this tornado – Six people were injured.[34][35]
EF1 Saugatuck Shores Fairfield CT 41.10°N 73.38°W / 41.10; -73.38 (Saugatuck Shores (Aug. 4, EF1)) 17:40–? 50 yd (46 m) 25 yd (23 m) A waterspout over the Long Island Sound moved onshore before quickly dissipating. A house had its roof blown off and several pine trees were snapped. This was the first tornado on record in Connecticut to be associated with a tropical storm or hurricane.[37][38][39][40][41]

August 7 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, August 7, 2020[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF1 Ashland to Montchanin New Castle DE 39.80°N 75.66°W / 39.80; -75.66 (Ashland (Aug. 7, EF1)) 21:40–21:51 3.8 mi (6.1 km) 450 yd (410 m) Trees were snapped or uprooted, including one snapped tree that fell on a home. [42]

August 9 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, August 9, 2020[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF1 Star Lake Vilas WI 46.02819°N 89.46682°W / 46.02819; -89.46682 (Star Lake (Aug. 9, EF1)) 00:44–00:58 ~6 mi (9.7 km) 400 yd (370 m) This large tornado was first seen as a funnel skipping over Star Lake before touching down offshore of the East Star Lake campground. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down between the campsite and the Upper Bucktabon Spring State Natural Area, blocking off many of the nearby roadways in and out of the area.[7][43]
EF1 N of Peavy Pond Iron MI 46.02°N 88.23°W / 46.02; -88.23 (Peavy Pond (Aug. 9, EF1)) 02:56–? 0.27 mi (0.43 km) 250 yd (230 m) Multiple trees were snapped or uprooted.[7][44][45]

August 10 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, August 10, 2020[note 2]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF0 SSW of Burton Grant WI 42.694°N 90.8312°W / 42.694; -90.8312 (Burton (Aug. 10, EF0)) 17:32–17:34 0.55 mi (0.89 km) 50 yd (46 m) High-end EF0 tornado damaged two outbuildings, power lines, and hardwood trees.[46][7]
EF0 Rockford Winnebago IL 42.250°N 89.132°W / 42.250; -89.132 (SW Rockford (Aug. 10, EF0)) 19:37-19:38 1.5 mi (2.4 km) 50 yd (46 m) First of two tornadoes to strike Rockford. Some trees were damaged.[47][48]
EF1 Rockford to Caledonia Winnebago, Boone IL 42.280°N 89.021°W / 42.280; -89.021 (Rockford (Aug. 10, EF1)) 19:47-20:05 9.2 mi (14.8 km) 300 yd (270 m) Second of two tornadoes to strike Rockford. Significant tree damage occurred in a localized area just east of Rock Valley College.[47][49][7]
EF0 N of Kirkland DeKalb IL 42.1096°N 88.8676°W / 42.1096; -88.8676 (Rockford (Aug. 10, EF0)) 19:54-19:57 3.1572 mi (5.0810 km) 40 yd (37 m) A utility pole was snapped and a convergent pattern was left in corn fields.[7]
EF1 Ottawa LaSalle IL 41.353°N 88.844°W / 41.353; -88.844 (Ottawa (Aug. 10, EF1)) 19:59-20:01 0.75 mi (1.21 km) 150 yd (140 m) High-end EF1 tornado ripped well-anchored roofing material off of businesses, and snapped a power pole was at its base. Shingles were ripped off of homes and businesses just west of IL 23. Trees were shredded.[50][7][51]
EF1 SE of Marengo McHenry IL 42.182°N 88.654°W / 42.182; -88.654 (Marengo (Aug. 10, EF1)) 20:05-20:11 5.7 mi (9.2 km) 200 yd (180 m) Mainly tree damage occurred, although one single family home was heavily damaged.[47][52]
EF1 Yorkville to Plainfield Kendall, Will IL 41.620°N 88.453°W / 41.620; -88.453 (Yorkville (Aug. 10, EF1)) 20:15-20:30 14.5 mi (23.3 km) 250 yd (230 m) As the tornado touched down on the far southern side of Yorkville, it destroyed a pergola, ripped siding off a house, and threw fencing and parts of a tree over a roadway. Trees were damaged as the tornado crossed IL 126. The tornado reached peak intensity as it mangled trees, destroyed a farm building, and bent a large grain bin inward. Wood panels thrown by the tornado left scour marks in the ground. Six power poles were snapped, and a 1,000–1,500 lb (450–680 kg) auger was moved 50 ft (15 m). The tornado the weakened to EF0 strength after that, mainly produced tree damage before lifting just before reaching I-55, although damaging winds of up to 82 miles per hour (132 km/h) continued to damage trees and roofs into the Crest Hill community.[50][7][53]
EF1 Wheaton DuPage IL 41.867°N 88.103°W / 41.867; -88.103 (Wheaton (Aug. 10, EF1)) 20:35-20:36 0.3 mi (0.48 km) 200 yd (180 m) A 50 ft (15 m) tall church steeple was knocked down, by this short-lived, low-end EF1 tornado. Trees were also damaged nearby on the campus of Wheaton College. Damaging winds of up to 90 miles per hour (140 km/h) caused damage in nearby Glen Ellyn after the tornado dissipated.[47][54][7]
EF0 Lake Geneva Walworth WI 42.5568°N 88.4463°W / 42.5568; -88.4463 (Lake Geneva (Aug. 10, EF0)) 20:38-20:42 3.3 mi (5.3 km) 50 yd (46 m) Large limbs and tree trunks were knocked down or snapped and house sustained minor damage in a residential area before the tornado reached its peak intensity as it crossed WS 120. Numerous trees were snapped, a building sustained roof and siding damage, and a car was splattered with debris. The tornado then quickly weakened and dissipated after crossing over US 12.[55][7]
EF1 N of Lombard to N of Villa Park DuPage IL 41.885°N 88.016°W / 41.885; -88.016 (Lombard (Aug. 10, EF1)) 20:39-20:42 2.1 mi (3.4 km) 200 yd (180 m) Tornado came from the same storm that produced the Wheaton tornado. Trees were snapped or uprooted, including some that caused damage to homes.[47][56][7]
EF1 SSW of Camp Lake, WI Lake (IL), Kenosha (WI) IL, WI 42.475°N 88.1895°W / 42.475; -88.1895 (Camp Lake(Aug. 10, EF1)) 20:41-20:48 3.75 mi (6.04 km) 150 yd (140 m) Trees, homes, and buildings were damaged. EF1 damage was found in Illinois and high-end EF0 damage in Wisconsin.[55][7]
EF0 Park Forest Will, Cook IL 41.469°N 87.701°W / 41.469; -87.701 (Park Forest (Aug. 10, EF0)) 20:57-20:59 2 mi (3.2 km) 350 yd (320 m) High-end EF0 tornado caused mainly tree damage, including one tree that fell on a house.[50][7][57]
EF1 Lincolnwood to Rogers Park Cook IL 42.011°N 87.716°W / 42.011; -87.716 (Lincolnwood (Aug. 10, EF1)) 20:59-21:04 3 mi (4.8 km) 300 yd (270 m) A high-end EF1 tornado was caught on video moving through Rogers Park. Trees were snapped or uprooted, a metal light post was snapped at its base, wooden power poles were leaning, and some buildings sustained roof damage. The tornado lifted as it moved over Lake Michigan.[47][7][58]
EF0 Grant Park Kankakee IL 41.2395°N 87.659°W / 41.2395; -87.659 (Grant Park (Aug. 10, EF0)) 21:04-21:06 1.5 mi (2.4 km) 250 yd (230 m) Trees and crops were damaged outside of town before the tornado moved through it, causing additional tree and minor roof damage occurred.[50][7][59]
EF1 SSW of Camp Lake, WI Lake (IL), Kenosha (WI) IL, WI 42.475°N 88.1895°W / 42.475; -88.1895 (Camp Lake(Aug. 10, EF1)) 20:41-20:48 3.75 mi (6.04 km) 150 yd (140 m) Trees, homes, and buildings were damaged. EF1 damage was found in Illinois and high-end EF0 damage in Wisconsin.[55][7]
EF1 W of Belcher to NNW of Goose Island Washington NY 43.280°N 73.414°W / 43.280; -73.414 (Belcher (Aug. 10, EF1)) 21:05–21:10 1.5 mi (2.4 km) 100 yd (91 m) Most of the damage done was snapping or uprooting trees. Some shingle and siding damage occurred at a few homes as well.[60]
EF1 Mineral Springs to Webster Lake Kosciusko IN 41.3360°N 85.7020°W / 41.3360; -85.7020 (Mineral Springs (Aug. 10, EF1)) 22:56–22:59 1.5 mi (2.4 km) 100 yd (91 m) Trees were snapped as this tornado crossed SR 13. A church lost roof covering, and some homes were damaged as a result of fallen trees and branches. Some homes also had minor roof damage. The tornado lifted over Webster Lake.[61][7]

August 13 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Thursday, August 13, 2020[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF0 N of Johnstown Brown NE 42.658°N 100.059°W / 42.658; -100.059 (Johnstown (Aug. 13, EF0)) 00:25 N/A N/A A tornado was reported by law enforcement. No damage was found.[62]
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See also

Notes

  1. All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency.
  2. All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency.

References

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