Tornado outbreak sequence of May 5–10, 2015
| Type | Tornado outbreak Winter storm |
|---|---|
| Duration | May 5, 2015 – May 10, 2015 |
| Tornadoes confirmed | 127 |
| Max. rating1 | EF3 tornado |
| Duration of tornado outbreak2 | 5 days, 9 hours, 37 minutes |
| Maximum snowfall or ice accretion | 2 feet (24 in) near areas of Denver, Colorado |
| Fatalities | Fatalities:
Injuries:
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| Damage | $1.5 billion |
| Areas affected | Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas |
Part of the tornado outbreaks of 2015 and 2014–15 North American winter 1Most severe tornado damage; see Enhanced Fujita scale 2Time from first tornado to last tornado | |
The tornado outbreak sequence of May 5–10, 2015 was a six-day outbreak of tornado activity that affected the Great Plains of the United States in early May 2015. On May 6, strong tornadoes impacted the Oklahoma City area, along with rural parts of Kansas, Texas, Arkansas, South Dakota, and Nebraska. The outbreak coincided with major flooding, with large amounts of rain falling in parts of Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. The National Weather Service forecast office in Norman, Oklahoma issued a "flash flood emergency" for Oklahoma City following record-breaking rainfall that occurred in the area that evening. The outbreak sequence resulted in five tornado-related deaths, along with two flood-related deaths. A total of 127 tornadoes were confirmed and rated as a result of this outbreak sequence. Damage from the outbreak was estimated at $1.5 billion.
In addition, the system responsible for the outbreak produced a prolific winter storm in Colorado, with some areas receiving up to 2 feet (24 in) of snow.