Tornado outbreak of April 27–28, 2002
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| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Duration | April 27-28, 2002 |
| Tornado outbreak | |
| Tornadoes | 48 |
| Maximum rating | F4 tornado |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 6 |
| Injuries | 256 |
| Damage | ≥$224 million (2002 USD) |
| Areas affected | Central & Eastern United States |
Part of the Tornadoes of 2002 | |
A widespread, destructive tornado outbreak affected Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska on April 27, 2002, and Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia on the following day, April 28. Generally, tornado reports were widely scattered in each state, but significant to severe damage was noted in multiple states. Overall, 48 tornadoes were confirmed along with 6 deaths, 256 injuries, and $224 million in damage, with wind and hail adding to the damage total.