Daily Tornado Activity – August 26, 2025
Overview
NOAA’s SPC reports no tornado activity in the past 24 hours nationwide. Today’s SPC Day 1 Outlook maintains a Marginal Risk for isolated severe storms across portions of the Upper Midwest and Northern Plains—strong winds and hail pose primary threats; tornado risk remains very low.
Tornado Reports (Past 24 Hours)
No confirmed tornado touchdowns in the U.S. during this period.
On This Day in Tornado History – August 26
- Ohio (2019): A brief EF1 tornado in Hardin County uprooted trees and caused minor structural damage; no injuries reported.
- Texas (1978): An F2 tornado near San Angelo damaged farm buildings and resulted in two injuries.
- Mississippi (1952): A tornado in Rankin County caused crop and property damage; no fatalities recorded.
Operations Impact & Readiness
- Verify tornado shelter access points are clear and well-marked.
- Test emergency communication systems and backup power readiness.
- Secure outdoor equipment, materials, and chemical storage areas.
- Brief staff on today’s marginal severe risk and response protocols.
- Review facility response plan ahead of evening operations.
Related Services
Quick Reference Sources
- SPC Storm Reports (Today)
- SPC Day 1 Convective Outlook
- NWS “On This Day in Weather History – August 26”
- NCEI Storm Events Database
