Tornado outbreak of December 16, 2000
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| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Duration | December 16, 2000 |
| Tornado outbreak | |
| Tornadoes | 24 |
| Maximum rating | F4 tornado |
| Duration | 13 hours |
| Overall effects | |
| Casualties | 12 fatalities, 186 injuries |
| Damage | US$ 35 million |
| Areas affected | Deep South, Southeastern United States |
On December 16, 2000, a destructive tornado outbreak hit the Southeastern United States, from Mississippi to North Carolina. The most significant tornado of the outbreak occurred in communities south and east of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The F4 tornado killed 11 people and injured more than 125 others; it was the strongest tornado to hit the state of Alabama in the month of December since 1950.