Tornado outbreak of May 2–4, 2021
{{Short description|Severe weather outbreak in the United States}}
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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Tornado outbreak of May 2–4, 2021}}
{{Infobox storm
| name = Tornado outbreak of May 2–4, 2021
| image = EF2 tornado damage near Blum, Texas May 2021.jpg
| alt =
| caption = A house that was heavily damaged by a high-end EF2 tornado near Blum, Texas
| type = Tornado outbreak
| active = May 2–4, 2021
| fujitascale = EF2
| enhanced = yes
| tornado duration = 2.5 days
| tornadoes = 97
| hail = {{convert|5.50|in|cm|abbr=on}} in diameter in China Grove, Texas, on May 3
| casualties = 4 non-tornadic fatalities; 10+ tornadic injuries{{cite web |title=SPC Storm reports for 05/03/21|url=https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/210503_rpts.html |website=www.spc.noaa.gov |access-date=3 May 2021}}{{cite web |title=Breaking: Another death attributed to severe weather. Fatality confirmed after a tree fell on a house in the community of Bonaire around 4:30 pm. @CBS46 #GeorgiaWeather #Tornado #TwoFatalities |url=https://twitter.com/shongables/status/1389357211370115075 |website=Twitter |access-date=3 May 2021 |language=en}}{{cite news |title=Big Rig Involved In Major Crash As Tornado Reportedly Crossed I-35E In Ellis County |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/dfw/news/big-rig-involved-major-crash-tornado-ellis-county-texas/ |access-date=4 May 2021 |date=3 May 2021}}{{cite web |title=SPC Severe Weather Event Review for Tuesday May 04, 2021 |url=https://www.spc.noaa.gov/exper/archive/event.php?date=20210504 |website=www.spc.noaa.gov |access-date=7 May 2021}}
| damages = $1.3 billion
| sustained wind = Tornadic – {{convert|130|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}
(Blum, Texas EF2 on May 3)
Straight-line – {{convert|100|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}
(Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on May 3){{cite news|agency=National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Little Rock, Arkansas|title=NWS Damage Survey for 05/04/21 Thunderstorm Wind Event
|url=https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PNSLZK&e=202105042345″|publisher=Iowa Environmental Mesonet|date=May 4, 2021|accessdate=May 4, 2021}}
| affected = Southeastern United States, Central Plains, Mississippi Valley, and Mid-Atlantic
| season = tornado outbreaks of 2021
}}
A large tornado outbreak of mostly weak tornadoes impacted the Southeastern United States and Central Plains in early May 2021. It began on May 2, predominantly in Mississippi, where around a dozen mostly weak tornadoes occurred. Several towns and cities sustained considerable damage, especially Tupelo, Mississippi, where a tornado emergency was issued for a nocturnal EF1 wedge tornado. Earlier, a large tornado, rated high-end EF1, ripped through areas southeast of Yazoo City, following a similar path to the deadly EF4 tornado from April 24, 2010. In Nebraska, multiple landspout tornadoes were reported, including an EF0 tornado that damaged a storage facility in Aurora. Two EF1 tornadoes caused damage in suburban areas west of Atlanta, while two non-tornadic fatalities occurred in the area due to falling trees. A large, radar-confirmed EF2 tornado prompted multiple PDS tornado warnings near Abbeville and Greenwood, South Carolina, damaging multiple homes and downing numerous trees. An EF1 tornado damaged multiple buildings in Ranson, West Virginia, injuring one person.
Southwest of Dallas, there were multiple tornado warnings and several tornadoes touched down, including one that inflicted major damage to a house near Blum, Texas and was rated high-end EF2. Eight more injuries occurred near Waxahachie, Texas when another EF2 tornado flipped vehicles on I-35E and caused significant to structures in the area. Severe weather activity continued into May 4, with numerous additional weak tornado touching down. Areas near San Antonio were pounded by large hail, including a hailstone that measured {{convert|5.50|in|cm}} in diameter in China Grove, Texas. This occurred just a week after another hailstorm affected the same area. The storms later organized into a massive squall line, producing widespread wind damage and several weak tornadoes. Overall, 97 tornadoes were confirmed. There were also four non-tornadic fatalities – two in Georgia, one in Tennessee and one in Virginia.
Meteorological synopsis
=May 2=
Three separate zones of severe weather were forecasted by the Storm Prediction Center for May 2. The first one was located in the Central High Plains, including Colorado and Kansas, where an enhanced risk was issued for potential of significant damaging winds, large hail, and a tornado or two. The second one was in the Lower Mississippi Valley and Central Gulf Coast, where a slight risk for damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes was issued. A small marginal risk area for isolated large hail and damaging winds was also issued in parts of Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Multiple rounds of severe weather moved through these areas. In the Plains, multiple multi-cell storms formed in the Front Range and moved eastward, producing damaging winds of up to {{convert|93|mph|kph}} and hail up to {{convert|1.75|in|cm}} in diameter. Several tornado warnings were issued and an EF0 tornado briefly touched down north of McClave, Colorado. This activity pushed into Kansas and Southern Nebraska, with the latter seeing several landspout tornadoes cause damage to several buildings. Farther to the southeast, several tornadic supercells formed in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, with the brunt of the outbreak taking place in Mississippi, where 15 tornadoes touched down. A long-tracked high-end EF1 tornado caused extensive tree damage and destroyed mobile homes at the south edge of Yazoo City. A low-end EF2 tornado downed numerous trees, high-tension power lines, and damaged a home at the Holmes–Carroll County line. A tornado emergency was issued for Tupelo later that night when a cyclic supercell produced two EF1 tornadoes as it approached the area, the second of which caused considerable damage to homes and trees in the town. Another EF1 tornado caused damage in Calhoun City, where an old masonry building was completely destroyed.{{cite web |title=SPC Severe Weather Event Review for Sunday May 02, 2021 |url=https://www.spc.noaa.gov/exper/archive/event.php?date=20210502 |website=www.spc.noaa.gov |access-date=5 May 2021}}
=May 3–4=
On May 3, the SPC issued an enhanced risk from Central Texas to Western Kentucky for a 30% hatched risk area for wind damage, although a 10% hatched risk for tornadoes and a 30% hatched area for large hail was included for North Texas that afternoon. Severe weather began early in the day farther east, as two EF1 tornadoes caused damage in the Atlanta, Georgia suburbs, and an EF2 tornado downed many trees and damaged homes near Abbeville and Greenwood, South Carolina. Another EF2 tornado obliterated a manufactured home and caused major tree damage near Callao, Virginia. In Texas, a highly sheared and unstable environment resulted in scattered supercells and tornadoes that evening, a few of which were strong. A high-end EF2 tornado ripped the roof and some exterior walls from a house near Blum, while another EF2 tornado flipped vehicles and caused severe structural damage near Waxahachie, injuring eight people. An EF1 tornado also caused considerable damage in Fort Smith, Arkansas as well. On May 4, the SPC issued an enhanced risk for the Southeast, then upgraded it to a moderate risk for a hatched 45% risk for wind damage with a 5% risk for tornadoes. Numerous weak tornadoes touched down, especially in Tennessee, where the towns of White House, Gallatin, Lafayette, and Sparta all sustained minor damage from EF0 tornadoes. An isolated strong tornado occurred in Kentucky, where an EF2 tornado near Fulton tore much of the roof off a house, tossed a car, and snapped large trees.
Confirmed tornadoes
{{Tornado Chart
|Total = 97
|FU = 10
|F0 = 47
|F1 = 34
|F2 = 6
|F3 = 0
|F4 = 0
|F5 = 0
|Enhanced=yes
}}
=May 2 event=
| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
|+ List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, May 2, 2021{{efn|All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency.|group=note|name=Date/Time}} ! scope="col" style="width:3%; text-align:center;"|EF# ! scope="col" style="width:7%; text-align:center;" class="unsortable"|Location ! scope="col" style="width:6%; text-align:center;" class="unsortable"|County / Parish ! scope="col" style="width:5%; text-align:center;"|State ! scope="col" style="width:6%; text-align:center;"|Start Coord. ! scope="col" style="width:6%; text-align:center;"|Time (UTC) ! scope="col" style="width:6%; text-align:center;"|Path length ! scope="col" style="width:6%; text-align:center;"|Max width ! scope="col" class="unsortable" style="width:48%; text-align:center;"|Summary |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|NW of Clinton |AL |{{Coord|32.955 |
| 88.0286|name=Clinton (May 2, EF0)}}
|20:45–20:50 |{{convert|1.42|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|45|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A brief tornado caused sporadic damage, uprooting a few softwood trees and breaking large tree limbs.{{cite news|agency=National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Birmingham, Alabama|title=Alabama Event Report: EF0 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957783|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2021|accessdate=December 21, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|unk}}" | EFU
|S of Talla Bena |LA |{{Coord|32.4726 |
| 91.1626|name=Talla Bena (May 2, EFU)}}
|21:57–21:59 |{{convert|1.38|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|25|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A brief tornado crossed US 65. No damage was observed.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=958281|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|N of McClave |Bent |CO |{{Coord|38.16 |
| 102.85|name=McClave (May 2, EF0)}}
|22:20–20:23 |{{convert|0.92|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|20|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A tornado was observed. No other details are available.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=962487|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|unknown}}" | EFU
|S of Elrod |AL |{{Coord|33.1927 |
| 87.7959|name=Elrod (May 2, EFU)}}
|22:25–22:26 |{{convert|0.25|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|25|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A brief, weak tornado was caught on video, no damage could be found.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957788|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|unknown}}" | EFU
|W of Jena |LA |{{Coord|31.6904 |
| 92.2236|name=Jena (May 2, EFU)}}
|22:46–22:47 |{{convert|1.18|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|25|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A brief tornado was caught on drone video as it lifted moisture from the ground. No damage was reported.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=947024|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|E of Valley Park to E of Yazoo City |MS |{{Coord|32.6258 |
| 90.7173|name=Yazoo City (May 2, EF1)}}
|22:46–23:35 |{{convert|30.15|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|300|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A high-end EF1 tornado destroyed two mobile homes and a billboard at the south edge of Yazoo City, with debris scattered. Two other mobile homes and other buildings were also damaged, some by fallen trees. Extensive tree damage occurred along the path, and outbuildings were destroyed.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=958282|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}}{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=958283|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|WNW of Coxburg to NE of Howard |MS |{{Coord|33.0062 |
| 90.2497|name=Coxburg (May 2, EF1)}}
|22:53–23:11 |{{convert|10.63|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|450|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A high-end EF1 tornado removed part of the roof of a mobile home and caused heavy tree damage.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959688|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|NW of Lorman to NE of Pattison |MS |{{Coord|31.8345 |
| 90.0644|name=Lexington (May 2, EF1)}}
|22:55–23:18 |{{convert|14.03|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|650|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Trees were uprooted and snapped and tree limbs were broken.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959697|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}}{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959701|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat2}}" | EF2
|SW of Acona to ESE of Black Hawk |MS |{{Coord|33.2512 |
| 90.0426|name=Acona (May 2, EF2)}}
|23:31–23:40 |{{convert|5.95|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|510|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Numerous large trees were snapped or uprooted along the path. One house had moderate roof damage and was struck by a falling tree, as well as some high-tension power lines that were brought down by trees.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959740|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}}{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959742|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|NNW of Midway to NNW of Ebenezer |MS |{{Coord|32.8981 |
| 90.2052|name=Durant (May 2, EF0)}}
|23:44–23:59 |{{convert|8.15|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|100|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|ENE of Marion |LA |{{Coord|32.9291 |
| 92.1492|name=Marion (May 2, EF0)}}
|23:52–23:53 |{{convert|0.11|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|80|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A brief tornado uprooted approximately 40 trees in a convergent pattern east of Marion.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=947030|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|W of Durant |MS |{{Coord|33.0708 |
| 89.9014|name=Durant (May 2, EF1)}}
|00:20–00:27 |{{convert|4.15|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|300|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |An old building had roof damage and a utility pole was knocked down. Many trees were snapped, uprooted, or had broken limbs. Two trees fell on a home and a parked school bus.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959756|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|SSE of Pine Grove to Byram |MS |{{Coord|32.1172 |
| 90.3617|name=Pine Grove (May 2, EF1)}}
|00:22–00:35 |{{convert|6.88|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|1000|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Several homes sustained roof damage, some from fallen trees, and a barn was damaged. Some basketball hoops were toppled Many large trees were snapped and uprooted, and some basketball goals were blown down.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959757|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|SE of Pickens |MS |{{Coord|32.8268 |
| 89.9414|name=Pickens (May 2, EF1)}}
|00:41–00:47 |{{convert|3.37|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|250|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Tree limbs and treetops were broken. A few trees were uprooted and snapped.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959759|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|NE of Possumneck to N of Hesterville |MS |{{Coord|33.1676 |
| 89.7316|name=Possumneck (May 2, EF1)}}
|00:42–00:51 |{{convert|7.46|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|110|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |One home sustained roof damage. Multiple trees were uprooted or snapped and a power line was downed.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959761|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|Southern Aurora |NE |{{Coord|40.8401 |
| 97.9914|name=Aurora 1 (May 2, EF0)}}
|00:51–00:56 |{{convert|0.92|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|150|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A landspout blew in the garage doors of a storage unit at the south edge of Aurora, downed a power line, and lofted corn.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=952382|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|unknown}}" | EFU
|S of Aurora |NE |{{Coord|40.8403 |
| 98.0049|name=Aurora 2 (May 2, EFU)}}
|00:51–00:52 |{{convert|0.01|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|40|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A landspout tornado was confirmed from photographs. No damage was reported.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=952383|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|ESE of Axtell |NE |{{Coord|40.474 |
| 99.0502|name=Axtell (May 2, EFU)}}
|00:57–01:01 |{{convert|1.72|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|150|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A landspout tornado was caught on video. Damage was minimal.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=952384|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|SW of Stromsburg |Polk |NE |{{Coord|41.0707 |
| 97.6259|name=Stromsburg (May 2, EF0)}}
|01:06–01:10 |{{convert|1.33|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|100|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A landspout caused minor damage to a home, blew out the doors of a metal building, overturned a horse trailer, and caused minor tree damage.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=952385|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|MS |{{Coord|33.762 |
| 89.471|name=Sabougla (May 2, EF0)}}
|01:08–01:11 |{{convert|1.29|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|SE of Sallis |MS |{{Coord|32.8777 |
| 89.7076|name=Sallis (May 2, EF0)}}
|01:17–01:23 |{{convert|2.94|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Trees were snapped and uprooted along the path.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=963694|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|N of French Camp |MS |{{Coord|33.4181 |
| 89.424|name=French Camp (May 2, EF0)}}
|01:23–01:27 |{{convert|2.07|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|60|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A brief tornado blew down trees.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=963708|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|MS |{{Coord|33.8350 |
| 89.3249|name=Calhoun City (May 2, EF1)}}
|01:30–01:33 |{{convert|2.07|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |An old masonry structure was completely destroyed. Homes, apartments, and other buildings throughout town sustained considerable damage from wind and falling trees.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957383|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|N of New Houlka to NW of Troy |MS |{{Coord|34.065 |
| 89.024|name=New Houlka (May 2, EF0)}}
|02:15–02:29 |{{convert|7.45|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Numerous trees were damaged.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957387|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}}{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957388|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|MS |{{Coord|34.1795 |
| 88.8421|name=Algona (May 2, EF1)}}
|02:40–02:50 |{{convert|4.5|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|150|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Numerous trees and the roofs of several residences were damaged.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957390|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}}{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957391|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|Lee |MS |{{Coord|34.2333 |
| 88.7520|name=Tupelo (May 2, EF1)}}
|02:53–03:19 |{{convert|12.66|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|400|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Two residences in Tupelo lost parts of their roofs and several houses suffered substantial damage from fallen trees. Commercial buildings were damaged and a church suffered minor roof damage. Numerous trees were uprooted and some were snapped. This tornado, as well as the preceding one, prompted a tornado emergency for Tupelo.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957395|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|E of Saltillo to NNW of Mantachie |MS |{{Coord|34.3670 |
| 88.5602|name=Saltillo (May 2, EF0)}}
|03:22–03:27 |{{convert|1.99|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|100|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Trees were damaged by this weak tornado.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957397|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}}{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 2, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957398|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
=May 3 event=
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|+ List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, May 3, 2021{{efn|All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency.|group=note|name=Date/Time}} ! scope="col" style="width:3%; text-align:center;"|EF# ! scope="col" style="width:7%; text-align:center;" class="unsortable"|Location ! scope="col" style="width:6%; text-align:center;" class="unsortable"|County / Parish ! scope="col" style="width:5%; text-align:center;"|State ! scope="col" style="width:6%; text-align:center;"|Start Coord. ! scope="col" style="width:6%; text-align:center;"|Time (UTC) ! scope="col" style="width:6%; text-align:center;"|Path length ! scope="col" style="width:6%; text-align:center;"|Max width ! scope="col" class="unsortable" style="width:48%; text-align:center;"|Summary |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|KY |{{Coord|36.7022 |
| 85.6957|name=Tompkinsville (May 3, EF1)}}
|13:08–13:09 |{{convert|0.5|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|60|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Trees were snapped and uprooted, power lines were downed, buildings in Tompkinsville sustained roof and window damage, and an RV was flipped.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=963036|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|E of Bill Arp to NNE of Fouts Mill |GA |{{Coord|33.6681 |
| 84.7821|name=Bill Arp (May 3, EF1)}}
|14:00–14:03 |{{convert|1.45|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|250|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Trees were snapped and uprooted, falling on at least 10 homes.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=962649|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|NE of Campbellton to WSW of Adamsville |GA |{{Coord|33.6974 |
| 84.6206|name=Campbelltown (May 3, EF1)}}
|14:22–14:34 |{{convert|5.73|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|400|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |This high-end EF1 tornado first significantly damaged multiple warehouses, before moving into a residential area, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. Houses in this area sustained roof and siding damage as well.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=962671|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|NNE of Smyrna |York |SC |{{Coord|35.077 |
| 81.386|name=Smyrna (May 3, EF1)}}
|16:39–16:40 |{{convert|0.5|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|150|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |The tornado touched down in a field before moving through a farm, destroying one building, damaging several others and killing 4,000 turkeys. Trees were damaged farther along the path.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=962598|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|S of Gratis |GA |{{Coord|33.8501 |
| 83.6841|name=Gratis (May 3, EF0)}}
|16:39–16:42 |{{convert|1.4|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|200|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A brief tornado snapped trees and caused minor damage to a fence and a home.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=962680|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|NNW of Manchester |TN |{{Coord|35.5524 |
| 86.1322|name=Manchester (May 3, EF0)}}
|16:42–16:44 |{{convert|0.83|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Two homes sustained minor damage, and numerous trees were blown down. The path was visible in a corn field.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957708|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|SSE of Neese to S of Danielsville |GA |{{Coord|34.0672 |
| 83.315|name=Neese (May 3, EF1)}}
|16:54–17:05 |{{convert|5.53|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|250|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted along the path, some of them falling on and damaging houses. Outbuildings were destroyed as well.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=962679|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|S of Winterville to ESE of Dunlap |GA |{{Coord|33.9543 |
| 83.2791|name=Winterville (May 3, EF0)}}
|17:29–17:32 |{{convert|1.87|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|200|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Trees were uprooted and snapped and a barn lost its roof.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=962681|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|NW of Elberton |GA |{{Coord|34.128 |
| 82.895|name=Elberton (May 3, EF1)}}
|17:41–17:42 |{{convert|0.13|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|25|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A very brief tornado collapsed the roof supports of a warehouse. Trees were snapped or uprooted.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=962639|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat2}}" | EF2
|SW of Lowndesville to NW Greenwood |SC |{{Coord|34.174 |
| 82.696|name=Lowndesville (May 3, EF2)}}
|18:04-18:54 |{{convert|29.35|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|150|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |This tornado touched down southwest of Lowndesville and quickly intensified. In this area, a man was injured when he was blown off his porch and several outbuildings were destroyed. The tornado weakened as it passed south of Lowndesville, and sporadically uprooted trees for the next few miles. The tornado then quickly intensified again as it inflicted severe roof and exterior damage to a home. The tornado weakened as it moved east, snapping and uprooting numerous trees near Abbeville. It became strong again for a final time farther along the path as hundreds of hardwood trees were snapped in a localized area. The tornado weakened again, and lifted as it entered densely populated neighborhoods in Greenwood, where minor tree limb damage occurred. The tornado was on the ground for 51 minutes and prompted several PDS tornado warnings.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=962596|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}}{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=962594|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|S of St. Martin |NC |{{Coord|35.2441 |
| 80.2856|name=St. Martin (May 3, EF0)}}
|18:23-18:25 |{{convert|1.48|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|150|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A brief tornado destroyed a chicken house and snapped and uprooted several trees.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=963359|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat2}}" | EF2
|NNW of Luttrellville to WNW of Lake |VA |{{Coord|37.956 |
| 76.575|name=Calleo (May 3, EF2)}}
|19:01–19:03 |{{convert|4.41|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|250|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A manufactured home built to withstand {{convert|100|mph|km/h|abbr=on|sortable=on}} winds was swept away and completely destroyed. A nearby home lost its garage, with the home itself being severely damaged. Additional homes and outbuildings were damaged, and many trees were snapped or uprooted.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=960867|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|unk}}" | EFU
|ENE of Arenzville |Cass |IL |{{Coord|39.8849 |
| 90.3244|name=Arenzville (May 3, EFU)}}
|21:57–21:59 |{{convert|0.5|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A weak tornado touched down in an open field, producing no damage.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=950851|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|unk}}" | EFU
|S of Virginia |Cass |IL |{{Coord|39.9074 |
| 90.2119|name=Virginia (May 3, EFU)}}
|22:05–22:08 |{{convert|1.48|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|100|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |The tornado touched down in an open field, producing no damage.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=950852|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|unk}}" | EFU
|WNW of Pleasant Plains |IL |{{Coord|39.8799 |
| 89.9497|name=Pleasant Plains (May 3, EFU)}}
|22:27–22:28 |{{convert|0.29|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |The tornado touched down in an open field, producing no damage.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=950853|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|WV |{{Coord|39.3108 |
| 77.8655|name=Ranson (May 3, EF1)}}
|22:27–22:32 |{{convert|1.81|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|125|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |One outdoor shed was blown off its foundation, while another shed was shifted from its foundation. A tractor-trailer was blown over on SR 115. After crossing the highway, the tornado pushed over a large warehouse building that was partially open, injuring one person. Sections of the tin roof of the warehouse were carried as far as {{convert|1/2|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} away. Another small warehouse building was also destroyed. Shingle and siding damage occurred to homes in Ranson, and trees were snapped or uprooted along the path. A mobile home was damaged before the tornado lifted.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=947725|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|E of Granbury |Hood |TX |{{Coord|32.4403 |
| 97.7406|name=Granbury (May 3, EF0)}}
|23:02–23:04 |{{convert|0.36|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A carport and trees were damaged.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959708|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|unk}}" | EFU
|ESE of Dawson |IL |{{Coord|39.8478 |
| 89.4508|name=Dawson (May 3, EFU)}}
|23:10–23:11 |{{convert|0.43|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |The tornado touched down in an open field, producing no damage.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=950855|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|unk}}" | EFU
|WNW of Mechanicsburg |IL |{{Coord|39.8267 |
| 89.4282|name=Mechanicsburg (May 3, EFU)}}
|23:14–23:15 |{{convert|0.63|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |The tornado touched down in an open field, producing no damage.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=950856|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|unk}}" | EFU
|W of Blum |Hill |TX |{{Coord|32.1367 |
| 97.4546|name=Blum (May 3, EFU)}}
|00:10 |{{convert|0.01|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|25|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A brief tornado touched down before the larger EF2 tornado.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959741|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|SW of Libertytown |MD |{{Coord|39.4520 |
| 77.2922|name=Mt. Pleasant (May 3, EF1)}}
|00:14–00:16 |{{convert|0.78|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|200|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |150 trees were uprooted, snapped or damaged.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=947728|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat2}}" | EF2
|NW of Blum |Hill |TX |{{Coord|32.1426 |
| 97.4449|name=Blum (May 3, EF2)}}
|00:18–00:29 |{{convert|3.36|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|150|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A brick house lost most of its roof and portions of its exterior walls as a result of this high-end EF2 tornado. Trees and outbuildings were also damaged.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959710|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|MD |{{Coord|39.482 |
| 77.153|name=Unionville (May 3, EF1)}}
|00:35–00:36 |{{convert|0.64|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|150|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Large sheds, equipment, and trees were damaged at a farm.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=950336|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|S of Weston |TX |{{Coord|33.3276 |
| 96.6676|name=Weston (May 3, EF0)}}
|00:41–00:43 |{{convert|0.51|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Power lines were downed by this weak, brief tornado.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959711|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|SE of New Windsor |MD |{{Coord|39.511 |
| 77.084|name=New Windsor (May 3, EF0)}}
|00:47–00:48 |{{convert|0.21|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|75|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A calf shed was unroofed and destroyed, killing the calf inside. Another shed was unroofed and destroyed. 10 trees were downed, one of which fell onto an old barn.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=950337|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|ENE of Grandview |TX |{{Coord|32.2771 |
| 97.1279|name=Grandview (May 3, EF0)}}
|01:00-01:01 |{{convert|0.24|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Power lines, a utility pole, and trees were damaged.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959713|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|NW of Portersville |PA |{{Coord|40.976 |
| 80.210|name=Portersville (May 3, EF0)}}
|01:37 |{{convert|0.16|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A very brief, weak tornado caused damage to tree limbs.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957730|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat2}}" | EF2
|Five Points to S of Waxahachie |TX |{{Coord|32.28 |
| 96.91|name=Five Points (May 3, EF2)}}
|01:43–01:57 |{{convert|5.43|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|659|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |In the Five Points area, this tornado caused major roof damage to a home, lesser damage to several other homes, destroyed outbuildings, overturned a mobile home, and snapped many trees. Three semi-trucks and a cargo van were blown over on I-35E south of Nena, injuring three people. After crossing the interstate, the tornado ripped the roof off of a two-story home, overturned a pickup truck, damaged or destroyed some mobile homes, collapsed metal electrical transmission truss towers and a microwave tower, damaged two metal buildings, and injured five additional people in this area. The tornado dissipated shortly after. Overall, the tornado injured eight people.{{cite news|agency=National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Fort Worth, Texas|title=NWS Damage Survey for 5/3/21 Tornadoes|url=https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PNSFWD&e=202105050103|publisher=Iowa Environmental Mesonet|date=May 4, 2021|access-date=May 4, 2021}}{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=947893|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|NW of Paw Paw, OK to ENE of Graphic, AR |Sequoyah (OK), Sebastian (AR), Crawford (AR) |{{Coord|35.363 |
| 94.547|name=Paw Paw (May 3, EF1)}}
|02:33–03:05 |{{convert|28.8|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|2200|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |In Oklahoma, trees were uprooted southeast of Muldrow where this large tornado first developed. As the tornado moved northeast, it flipped multiple center-pivot irritation systems and snapped power poles near Moffett. The tornado then crossed the Arkansas River into Arkansas and moved into the northern side of Fort Smith in Sebastian County, where it damaged many homes and businesses. The tornado crossed the Arkansas River once again into Crawford County and into Van Buren where the Crawford County courthouse had most of its roof removed. Many homes and businesses were also damaged in Van Buren. The tornado continued to the northeast of Van Buren, hitting portions of Rudy and Alma. Outbuildings were destroyed, more homes and businesses were damaged, power poles were snapped, and trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado crossed I-49 before lifting southeast of Mountainburg. Damaging straight-line winds in excess of {{convert|80-100|mph|km/h|abbr=on|sortable=on}} surrounded this tornado as it tracked across Sebastian and Crawford counties. Some areas damaged by the tornado sustained additional damage from straight-line winds that followed behind the tornado.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=958722|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}}{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=958729|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}}{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=958730|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}}{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=958732|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|E of Muldrow, OK to NE of Dora, AR |{{Coord|35.409 |
| 94.578|name=Muldrow (May 3, EF1)}}
|02:36–02:47 |{{convert|10.3|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|900|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |This tornado tracked just north of the previous one. In Oklahoma, trees were snapped and uprooted east of Muldrow where this tornado first touched down. The tornado moved east-northeast to the north of Roland where it snapped trees and power poles, destroyed outbuildings, and damaged several homes. Shortly after, the tornado moved into Arkansas north of I-40 and dissipated to the northeast of Dora, after snapping and uprooting more trees. Widespread tree damage continued beyond the path of this tornado, caused by straight-line wind.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=958724|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}}{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=958725|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|N of Dyer |AR |{{Coord|35.555 |
| 94.153|name=Dyer (May 3, EF1)}}
|03:06–03:10 |{{convert|2.7|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|300|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |This tornado developed just after the first large EF1 Fort Smith area tornado dissipated to the northeast. Power poles were blown down, and trees were uprooted along the path.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 3, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=958733|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 25, 2021}} |
=May 4 event=
| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
|+ List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, May 4, 2021{{efn|All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency.|group=note|name=Date/Time}} ! scope="col" style="width:3%; text-align:center;"|EF# ! scope="col" style="width:7%; text-align:center;" class="unsortable"|Location ! scope="col" style="width:6%; text-align:center;" class="unsortable"|County / Parish ! scope="col" style="width:5%; text-align:center;"|State ! scope="col" style="width:6%; text-align:center;"|Start Coord. ! scope="col" style="width:6%; text-align:center;"|Time (UTC) ! scope="col" style="width:6%; text-align:center;"|Path length ! scope="col" style="width:6%; text-align:center;"|Max width ! scope="col" class="unsortable" style="width:48%; text-align:center;"|Summary |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|AR |{{Coord|36.1466 |
| 90.5353|name=Oak Grove Heights (May 4, EF0)}}
|07:09–07:12 |{{convert|2.24|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|100|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A shed and storage building were damaged and a mobile home was pushed off it piers. Numerous trees were uprooted and a few were snapped.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957424|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|N of Concord |MO |{{Coord|36.3001 |
| 89.7007|name=Concord (May 4, EF0)}}
|07:55–07:58 |{{convert|2.73|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|90|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Residences, two grain bins, and a shop were damaged, with debris carried about {{convert|0.25|mi|km|abbr=on}}. Trees were uprooted wit one falling on a church.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957572|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|N of Dorena |MO |{{Coord|36.623 |
| 89.262|name=Dorena (May 4, EF1)}}
|08:19–08:25 |{{convert|3.71|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|400|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |An equipment shed was destroyed, a pivot sprinkler system was damaged, and trees were uprooted and snapped.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957572|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|WSW of Union City |TN |{{Coord|36.4123 |
| 89.1602|name=Union City (May 4, EF1)}}
|08:23–08:26 |{{convert|2.6|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A {{convert|500|ft|m|adj=on}} tower and antennae were damaged numerous trees were downed, with some falling on houses.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=963110|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|W of Clinton |KY |{{Coord|36.661 |
| 89.089|name=Clinton (May 4, EF1)}}
|08:31–08:38 |{{convert|5.25|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|100|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Trees were snapped or uprooted. Tree branches and trees fell onto homes, causing damage. There was damage to 28 residential structures and 12 commercial structures.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=949838|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat2}}" | EF2
|WNW of Fulton |KY |{{Coord|36.52 |
| 89.031|name=Fulton (May 4, EF2)}}
|08:33–08:41 |{{convert|6.06|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|150|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Several large trees were snapped and uprooted by this tornado. A house had most of its roof removed and sustained significant damage to its exterior. Three outbuildings were destroyed in this area, and a car was moved {{convert|20|ft|m}}.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=949835|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|KY |{{Coord|36.5544 |
| 88.6519|name=Cuba (May 4, EF1)}}
|08:55–09:00 |{{convert|4.67|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|125|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Several farm buildings lost their roofs, two homes had minor roof and siding damage, and smaller structures were destroyed. Many trees were snapped or uprooted.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=949839|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|ENE of Mayfield |KY |{{Coord|36.758 |
| 88.578|name=Mayfield (May 4, EF1)}}
|08:59–09:00 |{{convert|0.54|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|100|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A well-constructed home sustained roof damage. Large trees were uprooted along a creek bed.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=949848|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|WSW of Lick Creek |TN |{{Coord|36.317 |
| 88.042|name=Lick Creek (May 4, EF0)}}
|09:35–09:39 |{{convert|3.14|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|80|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A few outbuildings were damaged and trees were uprooted. Some trees fell on and damaged homes and vehicles.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957587|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|SE of Hopkinsville |KY |{{Coord|36.819 |
| 87.468|name=Hopkinsville(May 4, EF0)}}
|10:12–10:15 |{{convert|2.62|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|75|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Four barns lost portions of their tin roofs and siding. Trees were uprooted or damaged.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=949857|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|N of Joelton |TN |{{Coord|36.3537 |
| 86.92|name=Joelton (May 4, EF0)}}
|10:54–11:00 |{{convert|4.91|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|100|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Trees were uprooted, and large branches were snapped off.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=963686|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}}{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=963688|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|WNW of Cross Plains |TN |{{Coord|36.5621 |
| 86.8271|name=Cross Plains 1 (May 4, EF0)}}
|10:56–10:58 |{{convert|1.76|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|25|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A small tornado heavily damaged an outbuilding, blew much of the roof off a large barn, destroyed a carport, and blew down trees.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957713|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|NE of Greenbrier |TN |{{Coord|36.4675 |
| 86.7798|name=Greenbrier (May 4, EF0)}}
|11:01–11:04 |{{convert|2.21|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|200|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A house lost shingles and a board pieced its roof. A shed lost was destroyed a carport was torn from an RV. Trees were blown down.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=963755|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|NW of Cross Plains to W of Portland |TN |{{Coord|36.5723 |
| 86.7618|name=Cross Plains 2 (May 4, EF0)}}
|11:02–11:14 |{{convert|9.41|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Two outbuildings were destroyed and a shed was blown into a road and destroyed. A barn was damaged. Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped and one tree fell on a home.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=963691|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}}{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=963692|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|NW of Goodlettsville to SE of Millersville |TN |{{Coord|36.348 |
| 86.7939|name=Goodlettsville (May 4, EF0)}}
|11:03–11:12 |{{convert|6.38|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|200|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Dozens of trees and power lines were blown down.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=963689|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|TN |{{Coord|36.4684 |
| 86.6593|name=White House (May 4, EF0)}}
|11:10–11:12 |{{convert|0.71|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|25|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A brief, weak tornado blew the metal roofs of a building and a nearby business in White House. Several homes suffered minor roof damage. Trees were knocked down.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=963693|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}}{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=963695|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|TN |{{Coord|36.3542 |
| 86.5601|name=Gallatin 1 (May 4, EF0)}}
|11:21–11:25 |{{convert|3.89|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Two large barns were destroyed and some trees, signs, and power poles were blown down in Gallatin.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957714|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|SE of Gallatin to SSE of Castalian Springs |TN |{{Coord|36.3567 |
| 86.4174|name=Gallatin 2 (May 4, EF0)}}
|11:31–11:39 |{{convert|6.87|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Numerous trees were blown down.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957714|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|N of Castalian Springs to W of Hartsville |TN |{{Coord|36.4226 |
| 86.3137|name=Hartsville 1 (May 4, EF0)}}
|11:38–11:44 |{{convert|5.05|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|200|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Several homes were damaged and a barn was heavily damaged. Numerous trees were blown down.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=963752|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}}{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=963754|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|E of Hartsville |TN |{{Coord|36.3945 |
| 86.1153|name=Hartsville 2 (May 4, EF0)}}
|11:54–11:58 |{{convert|3.27|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A business was damaged and trees were blown down.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957716|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|TN |{{Coord|36.5314 |
| 86.0504|name=Lafayette (May 4, EF0)}}
|11:56–11:58 |{{convert|1.93|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|25|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A convenience store in town partially lost its roof, and trees were blown down.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957717|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|S of Alexandria |TN |{{Coord|36.0571 |
| 86.0347|name=Alexandria (May 4, EF0)}}
|12:20–12:21 |{{convert|1.04|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|25|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Tree and structural damage occurred along U.S. 70. The roof and back porch were blown off of a house.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957718|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|NE of Smithville |TN |{{Coord|36.0021 |
| 85.8028|name=Smithville (May 4, EF0)}}
|12:43–12:49 |{{convert|4.81|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|200|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Several homes and barns were damaged, and trees were blown down.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957719|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|TN |{{Coord|35.9738 |
| 85.4938|name=Sparta (May 4, EF0)}}
|13:07–13:09 |{{convert|1.11|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A barn was heavily damaged and trees were blown down.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957720|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|WNW of Braxton to W of Puckett |MS |{{Coord|32.0521 |
| 90.0492|name=Braxton (May 4, EF1)}}
|14:01–14:31 |{{convert|9.7|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|75|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |This tornado crossed US 49 and struck the Piney Woods School, producing minor damage toi the structure. One home sustained shingle damage, and a shed outbuilding was damaged. Trees were snapped or uprooted.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959490|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|AL |{{Coord|34.8445 |
| 85.6401|name=Higdon (May 4, EF0)}}
|14:44–14:45 |{{convert|0.55|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A house in Higdon suffered minor roof damage and a carport was destroyed by this brief tornado. A few trees were also uprooted.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=958561|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|SE of Dahlonega |GA |{{Coord|34.4797 |
| 83.9624|name=Neese (May 4, EF0)}}
|17:21–17:32 |{{convert|4.7|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|350|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |This tornado snapped and uprooted several trees in southeastern Lumpkin County. Additionally, a few houses and sheds had minor roof and/or siding damage.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=962684|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|WSW of Alto to NNE of Archibald |LA |{{Coord|32.3547 |
| 91.917|name=Alto (May 4, EF0)}}
|18:13–18:21 |{{convert|8.55|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|700|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Tree limbs were snapped, trees were uprooted, and a few small trees were snapped. One tree fall on a mobile home, and some structures sustained roof damage from falling trees and limbs.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959327|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|NW of Force |Elk |PA |{{Coord|41.3053 |
| 78.5175|name=Weedville (May 4, EF1)}}
|18:51–18:52 |{{convert|0.60|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|125|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Trees were damaged along the path. A tornado debris signature was also observed on radar.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=947765|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|WSW of Mound, LA to SE of Vicksburg, MS |{{Coord|32.3222 |
| 91.115|name=Mound (May 4, EF1)}}
|18:59–19:17 |{{convert|17.73|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|600|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Buildings and vehicles were damaged, mainly from falling trees. Two utility poles were snapped, and many trees were uprooted and snapped or had broken limbs.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959328|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}}{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959329|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|NE of Bentonia |MS |{{Coord|32.728 |
| 90.3697|name=Bentonia (May 4, EF0)}}
|19:22–19:32 |{{convert|9.21|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|250|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Large tree limbs were snapped and several trees were uprooted. A few large hardwood trees were uprooted, and several trees were snapped in the most intense area of damage.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959493|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|NNW of Bolton to NNW of Brandon |MS |{{Coord|32.4641 |
| 90.5194|name=Bolton (May 4, EF1)}}
|19:24–19:55 |{{convert|30.70|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|880|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |This tornado first touched down northwest of the community of Brownsville where it started snapping and uprooting trees as it moved southeast. A shed was destroyed also destroyed by falling tree limbs, and a power pole was snapped near US 49. The tornado damaged homes and outbuildings as it entered the northwestern side of Jackson. Minor damage to structures and trees continued along the path as the tornado moved through a densely populated area. The tornado lifted shortly before crossing SR 471.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959491|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}}{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959497|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}}{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959498|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}}{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959499|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|W of Lena to NW of Sebastopol |MS |{{Coord|32.5982 |
| 89.6168|name=Bentonia (May 4, EF1)}}
|20:06–20:20 |{{convert|14.97|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|1050|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Several trees were snapped and uprooted. A gas station canopy near Walnut Grove was damaged and a pieces of sheet metal was peeled from a barn.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959492|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|S of Winnsboro Mills |SC |{{Coord|34.3035 |
| 81.1407|name=Fairfield County (May 4, EF1)}}
|20:23–20:29 |{{convert|3.9|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|300|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped, and several homes sustained roof and siding damage. At the Fairfield County Airport, a hangar had two of its external walls pushed out and five small aircraft were damaged, one of which was destroyed after being removed from its tie-down ropes and thrown 100 yards into a field.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957860|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|SW of Duffee to W of Collinsville |MS |{{Coord|32.4586 |
| 88.9638|name=Duffee (May 4, EF1)}}
|20:43–20:48 |{{convert|5.54|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|400|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Several trees were snapped and uprooted. Three outbuildings sustained roof damage.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959494|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}}{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959496|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|MS |{{Coord|32.4099 |
| 88.5223|name=Toomsuba (May 4, EF1)}}
|21:08–21:12 |{{convert|3.47|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|450|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |This tornado touched down near the Toomsuba exit of I-20/59 and moved through Toomsuba, where several trees were snapped or uprooted. A barn sustained roof damage northeast of town, and a few homes had siding damage.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=959495|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|AL |{{Coord|32.7381 |
| 87.2159|name=Sprott (May 4, EF0)}}
|22:19–22:44 |{{convert|24.84|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|620|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |
| bgcolor="{{storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|Prattville to northern Montgomery |AL |{{Coord|32.4707 |
| 86.4421|name=Prattville (May 4, EF1)}}
|23:17–23:28 |{{convert|10.63|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|330|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |Many homes, a Bass Pro Shop west of I-65, and several hotels east of the interstate in Prattville sustained roof damage. A Chevron gas station had many metal panels removed from the gas pump canopy. Trees were snapped or uprooted, including some that fell onto homes damaging them.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957986|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}}{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957987|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}}{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=957989|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
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|S of Shorter |AL |{{Coord|32.3667 |
| 85.9491|name=Shorter (May 4, EF0)}}
|23:46–23:49 |{{convert|2.17|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}} |A brief tornado uprooted softwood trees. Much of the path was inaccessible.{{cite news|agency=National Centers for Environmental Information|title=Storm Events Database May 4, 2021|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=958001|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=August 26, 2021}} |
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