OVER 100 PRELIMINARY TORNADO REPORTS for the tornado outbreak that started Friday night of March 14 from Arkansas to Missouri to Illinois and Indiana. Damage surveys continue across this tornado outbreak zone.
The final tally will likely qualify as a super outbreak according to our definition of over 100 tornadoes in a 24 hour period, especially if the Saturday event is included. Many of these tornadoes were EF3+, including a high-end EF4 tornado.
Notable tornadoes from this outbreak include several rated EF-3 or higher:
EF-4 in Diaz, Arkansas (190 mph)
EF-4 in Fifty-Six/Franklin, Arkansas (170 mph)
EF-4 in Tylertown, Mississippi (western tornado) (170 mph)
EF-3 in Tylertown, Mississippi (Eastern tornado)
EF-3+ in Fremont, Missouri
EF-3 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri
EF-3+ in Des Arc, Missouri (rating may increase)
EF-3 in Kentwood, Louisiana
EF-3 in Plantersville, Alabama
Meteorological analysis confirms a significant severe weather outbreak occurred across the central and southeastern United States from March 13th through March 15th, 2025. This event resulted in widespread tornadic activity across multiple states mainly in the deep south.
Initial assessments indicated approximately 66 confirmed tornadoes. However, ongoing damage surveys conducted by the National Weather Service and collaborating agencies suggest the final count will be higher, with current estimates ranging between 90 and over 100 confirmed tornadoes. Not just 100+ tornadoes but 1000 hail reports.
The affected states include Mississippi, Missouri, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, and Louisiana. Several tornadoes reached significant intensity, including multiple EF-4 events documented in Arkansas and Mississippi, with estimated peak wind speeds up to 190 mph. Additionally, numerous tornadoes were rated EF-3 in Missouri, Louisiana, and Alabama.
The Bakersfield, MO tornado (rated EF3 with 140 mph winds) is one of the stronger nocturnal tornadoes we’ve had this year.
The National Weather Service continues its thorough analysis of the event, including final confirmation of tornado counts and intensity ratings. This mid-March outbreak follows earlier tornado activity observed in January and February of this year. If this tornado outbreak would’ve happened with April thermodynamics it even would have been worse.