From April 28 to May 1, 2017, a significant tornado outbreak took place across the southern portions of the United States, spawning 77 tornadoes and causing significant flash flooding as a result.

Confirmed tornadoes April 28 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, April 28, 2017EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF2W of CameronLe FloreOK03:36–03:51Mobile homes and outbuildings were destroyed, and frame homes were damaged to a lesser degree. Two metal shipping containers were thrown 50 yards, while a school bus, several cars, tractors, and a dump truck were rolled as well. A bulldozer was dragged, and power poles were snapped. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted as well. EF1GoshenOldhamKY03:53–03:56Two buildings, including the main worship center, were damaged at a large church facility in town. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted; some trees damaged the roofs and gutters of houses. Power lines and power poles were downed. Several residences sustained significant roof damage, and barns were damaged as well.

April 29 event + List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, April 29, 2017EF#LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax width EF1WNW of NatchitochesNatchitochesLA19:24–19:28One home sustained roof damage while a second had several windows blown out and lost some of its siding. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, one of which landed on a workshop. Another falling tree crushed a house, and a dock was destroyed at Sibley Lake. EF1WNW of BellefonteBooneAR20:16–20:18Several trees were snapped or uprooted, some of which landed on homes. Homes sustained roof, window, and siding damage. Wooden projectiles were speared into tree branches and the ground. A metal canoe was thrown and impaled on a metal storage rack. One large home had an exterior wall bowed inward, injuring one occupant when a chandelier fell on her. EF0ENE of KampvilleSt. CharlesMO20:31–20:35Several homes sustained minor roof damage. Outbuildings and sheds were destroyed, trees were snapped and uprooted, and at least a half dozen boats and campers were tossed. EF1NNW of BrightonJersey, MacoupinIL21:02–21:05Numerous trees were snapped, twisted, and uprooted. A detached garage was completely destroyed, and a nearby home had roof damage and windows blown out. EF0SW of Grand SalineVan ZandtTX21:14–21:17A brief tornado caused damage to numerous trees along its path. This tornado path was adjusted significantly in July 2025 to match radar data and the damage path on high-resolution satellite imagery. EF1E of SallisawSequoyahOK21:17–21:30Outbuildings were destroyed, power poles were snapped, and trees were uprooted. EF0NE of AlexanderMorganIL21:20–21:21A tornado briefly touched down in an open field. No damage occurred. EF0NE of Big Rock to S of TundraVan ZandtTX21:46–21:49See article on this tornado EF1N of Natural DamCrawfordAR21:57–22:05A mobile home was destroyed, a house was damaged, power poles were downed, and trees were uprooted. EF0E of CantonVan ZandtTX22:08–22:11See article on this tornado EF4N of Log Cabin to W of CantonHenderson, Van ZandtTX22:23–23:072 deaths – See article on this tornado – Twenty-five people were injured. EF2NE of Log Cabin to SSE of Big RockHendersonTX22:47–22:57See article on this tornado – "Multiple" people were injured. EF3SE of Big Rock to Western Fruitvale to E of DoughertyVan Zandt, RainsTX23:00–00:252 deaths – See article on this tornado – Twenty-four people were injured. EF0Western CantonVan ZandtTX23:02–23:04See article on this tornado EF0W of Miller GroveHopkinsTX23:32–23:50See article on this tornado EF0N of Pauline to SSW of PhalbaVan ZandtTX00:13–00:21See article on this tornado EF1NNW of LindaleSmithTX00:45–00:48See article on this tornado EF1E of MineolaWoodTX00:48–00:49Several trees were snapped and uprooted, including one that caused extensive damage to a home upon falling.

April 30 event