Severe Thunderstorms from the Midwest to Mid-Atlantic Tonight; The Heat Continues in the Southern and Eastern U.S.

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large to very large hail, damaging wind gusts and a few strong tornadoes are likely from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic tonight. Moderate Risk (level 4 of 5) of severe thunderstorms is outlooked for the Midwest. A widespread heat wave will peak in the South and East on Friday, with many temperature records expected to be broken. Read More >

May 8, 1918
Counties: Warren
F-scale: F2
Deaths: 2
Injuries: 7
Path width:
Path length: 5 miles
Time: afternoon
Narrative: Barns or outbuildings were destroyed on eight farms. Two people died in a turnip house on the Wright Farm near Oakland. Wheat, orchard grass, strawberries, and garden crops were ruined near Smith's Grove. The Cook Hazelip Building in Smith's Grove was unroofed. Trees and telephone poles were knocked down.

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Severe Thunderstorms from the Midwest to Mid-Atlantic Tonight; The Heat Continues in the Southern and Eastern U.S.

Tornadoes of 1918