Tornado outbreak sequence of May 6–27, 1995
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| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Duration | May 6–27, 1995 |
| Tornado outbreak | |
| Tornadoes | 279 |
| Maximum rating | F4 tornado |
| Overall effects | |
| Damage | >$135 million (1995 figures) |
| Areas affected | Great Plains, Midwestern United States, Eastern United States |
The tornado outbreak sequence of May 6–27, 1995 was a long-lasting tornado outbreak sequence that occurred in the United States during May 1995. Thirteen deaths occurred due to the outbreak. Nearly 300 tornadoes occurred during this period from the Central US through the Southeast and into the Mid-Atlantic. The main event days were May 6 – May 7, May 9, May 13, May 18, and May 27.