Tornado outbreak of March 10–12, 1986
The tornado outbreak of March 10–12, 1986[1] was a significant and widespread tornado outbreak which produced a high-end F2 tornado which struck Lexington, Kentucky and killing a total of 6 people. Other tornadoes struck in Alabama, Indiana, and Ohio.[2][3][4] One tornado rated F4 in Meridian, Mississippi resulted in no fatalities. [5][6]
| Type | Tornado outbreak |
|---|---|
| Duration | March 10–12, 1986 |
| Tornadoes confirmed | 41 confirmed |
| Max. rating1 | F4 tornado |
| Duration of tornado outbreak2 | 3 days |
| Damage | ≥$25 million (1986 USD) |
| Casualties | 17 fatalities, 179 injuries |
| Areas affected | Central, Eastern United States and Southern United States |
| 1Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale 2Time from first tornado to last tornado | |
References
- https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/gibbs/image/GOE-6/IR/1986-03-13-03
- http://www.tornadohistoryproject.com/tornado/1986/3/10/table
- http://www.tornadohistoryproject.com/tornado/1986/3/11/table
- http://www.tornadohistoryproject.com/tornado/1986/3/12/table
- http://www.weather.gov/lmk/march_10_1986_lexington_tornado
- https://www.weather.gov/lmk/tornado_climatology_march121986
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