Tornado outbreak of April 8, 1957
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| Tornado outbreak | |
|---|---|
| Tornadoes | 18 |
| Maximum rating | F4 tornado |
| Duration | April 8, 1957 |
| Highest winds | 65 kn (75 mph; 120 km/h) |
| Largest hail | 4 in (10 cm) |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 7 |
| Injuries | 203 |
| Damage | ≥ $4.108 million ($47,090,000 in 2025 USD) |
| Areas affected | Southeastern United States |
Part of the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1957 | |
On Monday, April 8, 1957, a widespread tornado outbreak struck the Southeastern United States, particularly the Carolinas, and was responsible for seven deaths and 203 injuries across the region. Most of the activity occurred on either side of the Piedmont, including portions of the Cumberland Plateau. At least 18 tornadoes occurred, including several long-tracked tornado families, one of which included a violent tornado that was retroactively rated F4 on the Fujita scale; activity lasted 211⁄12 hours. Besides tornadoes, the outbreak also generated other severe weather phenomena such as large hail.