The U.S. tornado outbreak of 4–10 May

One of the most remarkable spells of tornadoes in the history of severe weather observation brought damage to a large part of the United States the week of 4–10 May 2003. Preliminary reports indicate that 384 tornadoes occurred in 25 states, causing 42 deaths with at least 23 tornadoes on each day Hardest hit were Missouri, where tornadoes occurred on 6 of the 7 days and 19 died; and Tennessee, where tornadoes occurred on 5 days and 11 died. In addition, the Oklahoma City metropolitan area was hit by strong and violent tornadoes on consecutive days with both events crossing damage paths of tornadoes from 1998 and 1999.