Tornado outbreak of April 27–28, 2002
Tornado warnings and confirmed tornadoes on April 27–28 | |
| Type | Tornado outbreak |
|---|---|
| Formed | April 27, 2002 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Dissipated | April 28, 2002 |
| Tornadoes confirmed | 48 |
| Max. rating1 | F4 tornado |
| Duration of tornado outbreak2 | 2 days |
| Fatalities | 6 fatalities, 256 injuries |
| Damage | ≥$224 million (2002 USD) |
| Areas affected | Central & Eastern United States |
Part of Tornadoes of 2002 1Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale 2Time from first tornado to last tornado | |
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.