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2003 Tornado Fatality Information

All times are CST.
Num Date Time Location Deaths F Watch
February     Killer Tornadoes: 1     Fatalities: 2
01 Feb 22  03:13 PM  Oakdale KY F1  -- 
At least five mobile homes completely detroyed. 
March     Killer Tornadoes: 4     Fatalities: 8
02  Mar 19  11:28 AM  Cookeville TN F1  WT56 
Mobile home blown over...numerous homes damaged. 
 
03  Mar 20  04:05 AM  Camilla GA F3  WT64 
More than 50 homes and mobile homes damaged. Several businesses destroyed. 
 
04  Mar 20  04:40 AM  Bridgeboro GA F3  WT64 
Several homes damaged and destroyed. 
 
05  Mar 27  04:46 PM  Miami FL F2  WT79 
Person killed when tree trunk was torn off onto home. 
May     Killer Tornadoes: 11     Fatalities: 39
06  May 4  03:18 PM  Bonner Springs KS F4  WT233 
Tornado on the ground doing damage at 90th and Parallel 
 
07  May 4  04:45 PM  Melrose KS F3  WT232 
Significant damage to modular and wood framed homes. 
 
07  May 4  05:00 PM  Carl Junction MO F3  WT237 
Several homes and businesses destroyed. 
 
08  May 4  05:00 PM  McCune KS F4  WT232 
Heavy damage to structure and vehicles...vehicles tossed several hundredd feet. 
 
08  May 4  05:30 PM  Liberal MO F4  WT232 
Reported by Law Enforcement. 
 
09  May 4  05:00 PM  Jerico Springs MO F3  WT237 
Damage extensive with numerous buildings destroyed or damaged within the downtown area. 
 
10  May 4  06:04 PM  Pierce City MO F3  WT237 
140 year old buildings destroyed in downtown area. Also hit Billings and Battlefield, MO. 
 
11  May 4  07:03 PM  Camdenton MO F3  WT237 
Well anchored wood fram homes swept off foundation...numerous homes destroyed. 
 
12  May 4  08:00 PM  Denmark TN 11  F4  WT239 
Widespread extensive damage...factory severely damaged. 
 
13  May 6  08:56 PM  Grand Chain IL F4  WT275 
Also hit Hillerman, IL..Dozens homes...garages..barns...outbuildings severly damaged. 
 
14  May 11  03:30 AM  Harrodsburg KY F2  WT353 
mobile homes damaged/destroyed. 
June     Killer Tornadoes: 1     Fatalities: 1
15  Jun 22  05:20 PM  Deshler NE F2  WT562 
Male killed leaving workshop to take shelter. 30 homes damaged or destroyed. 
October     Killer Tornadoes: 1     Fatalities: 1
16  Oct 27  02:39 PM  Hainesport NJ F0  -- 
Female struck by large tree limb while in bowling alley parking lot. 

 
 
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