This is a list of all tornadoes that were confirmed by local offices of the National Weather Service in the United States in November and December 2011. Based on the 1991–2010 averaging period, 58 tornadoes occur across the United States throughout November, while 24 more occur in December.
Similar to the Paxton, November and December remained slightly below average with 46 and 15 tornadoes respectively. However, a couple days in November saw heightened periods of activity. Oklahoma recorded its first violent November tornado since modern records began in 1950, an EF4 tornado in Tillman County on November 7. Twenty tornadoes struck the South on November 16, including a long-track EF2 tornado in parts of Alabama and Georgia and two additional EF2 tornadoes that resulted in five fatalities in the Carolinas. December activity was confined to three consecutive days towards the end of the month, the highlight being a 13-tornado event primarily in Alabama and Georgia on December 22. Floyd County, Georgia was struck by EF2 and EF3 tornadoes, both of which caused considerable damage.
United States yearly total
November
November 7 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, November 7, 2011EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF4NNE of Vernon, TX to NNE of Tipton, OKWilbarger (TX), Jackson (OK), Tillman (OK)TX, OK20:38–21:13A long-lived tornado moved briefly through Wilbarger and Jackson counties with no damage before crossing into Tillman County, where it quickly intensified. At the Oklahoma State University Agronomy Research Station, buildings were demolished and blown into nearby fields, and trees near the site were debarked and splintered, resulting in the EF4 rating. To the north, an Oklahoma Mesonet station measured a peak wind gust of before being destroyed by flying debris. This was the first F4 or EF4 tornado in Oklahoma during the month of November since official records began in 1950. EF0S of TiptonTillmanOK20:59A brief satellite tornado was observed to be rotating around the main EF4 tornado. No known damage occurred. EF0NW of Manitou to S of SnyderTillman, KiowaOK21:15–21:27This large tornado remained over open fields with no damage. EF0E of SnyderKiowaOK21:38Brief tornado with no damage. EF0ENE of Mountain Park to ENE of Saddle MountainKiowa, ComancheOK21:52–22:18A large tornado remained mostly over open areas with no damage. One elk was killed in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. EF0ENE of Saddle MountainKiowaOK22:19–22:22Brief tornado with no damage. EF0NE of Saddle MountainKiowaOK22:24–22:26Brief tornado with no damage. EF0NE of AldenCaddoOK22:40–22:48This tornado remained over open fields with no damage. EF1SW of Fort Cobb to WSW of AlbertCaddoOK22:51–23:17A multiple-vortex tornado damaged a barn and cattle pens at the beginning of the path. As the tornado moved northward, it struck an Oklahoma Mesonet station near Fort Cobb Lake. The station measured a peak wind gust of before it was knocked down by a large irrigation pivot from a neighboring field. The tornado crossed the Lake before dissipating. EF1NE of BlanchardMcClainOK04:47–04:49A barn lost most of its roof, a house sustained roof and siding damage, and several trees were snapped.
November 8 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, November 8, 2011EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF1KingwoodHarrisTX19:37–19:39Several houses sustained roof and window damage, garage doors were blown in, and many trees were snapped or uprooted. EF1ValliantMcCurtainOK19:45–20:02The tornado began southwest of Valliant and dissipated northeast of town. Two empty railroad cars were thrown off railroad tracks, a small outbuilding was lifted from its base, and many trees and power lines were downed. EF1ENE of Cushing to NE of Mount EnterpriseNacogdoches, RuskTX20:02–20:26Many trees were downed south and east of Mount Enterprise. EF0N of Mount EnterpriseRuskTX21:34–21:43Numerous trees were downed along the path. EF2NNE of Logansport to NNW of Grand CaneDe SotoLA22:53–23:13Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, with a few homes being damaged primarily by falling trees. EF0SW of Elm GroveCaddo, BossierLA23:50–23:55Several trees were downed. EF0NW of Texas CityGalvestonTX00:00–00:02An industrial plant sustained minor building damage, and ten trailers were overturned on the lot. EF0S of Sibley to SE of DubberlyWebsterLA00:20–00:31Many trees were snapped or uprooted to the north and northeast of Heflin. EF0SE of DubberlyWebsterLA00:29–00:33This tornado moved parallel to the previous tornado just south and east of Dubberly. Several trees were snapped or uprooted, and tree limbs were broken. EF1SE of KirbyvilleNewtonTX01:58–02:03A barn and store sustained minor damage in the Call community. Numerous trees were snapped, twisted, or uprooted as well. EF1E of Florien to S of BellwoodSabine, NatchitochesLA02:26–02:39Many trees were snapped or uprooted, especially in the Kisatchie National Forest, where of timber was damaged or destroyed. Power lines were downed as well.
November 14 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, November 14, 2011EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF2W of FredoniaChautauquaNY21:54–22:05This tornado began on Lake Erie and moved on shore toward Fredonia, producing intermittent damage. Two homes lost shingles, a garage and a barn were destroyed, a drive-in screen was blown over, and eight power poles were snapped. Numerous trees were downed as well, with one falling on a home. EF2Southern WestfieldChautauquaNY22:05–22:15A house was destroyed, with the attached garage ripped off and the back wall blown out, and three barns and three outbuildings were destroyed, with several boats and vehicles inside one of the barns being damaged. Numerous trees were downed as well. EF1PaoliOrangeIN00:32–00:35Buildings in downtown Paoli sustained considerable damage, with large section of roofing removed from the police department, metal roofs removed from two businesses, and three chimneys on the Orange County Courthouse collapsed. A barn was destroyed and several buildings and outbuildings had their roofs severely damaged or removed. Elsewhere, several homes sustained roof damage, three outbuildings were damaged, and a 100-year-old barn was destroyed. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted as well.
November 15 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Tuesday, November 15, 2011EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF0NW of ClevelandSan JacintoTX20:20–20:22A brief tornado touched down over a pasture, causing dust to rise but resulting in no damage.
November 16 event