2023 Super Outbreak

The Super outbreak of 2023 is the worst tornado outbreak of all time, shattering records set by the 2011 Super Outbreak and the 1974 Super Outbreak. A total of 517 tornadoes touched down, killing 800 and injuring at least 3,000 others.

It is the first tornado outbreak to spawn violent tornadoes along the West Coast along with Arizona and New Mexico.

It has broken more records than any other event, including longest track tornado, strongest tornado, deadliest tornado, and costliest tornado.

Synopsis
During the mid morning, a powerful Squall line developed in the Pacific Ocean, about 200 miiles west of Seattle. By midday, storms rapidly developed along the storm's outflow boundary from offshore all the way to western Montana. This was the beginning of the outbreak.

Tacoma, Washington
Tornado had origins west of Ruston, before shifting east, destroying 2 homes on the west side of town, and causing a pileup on North Pearl Street. It then continued down Pearl, damaging more homes and a 7-Eleven. One staff member at the Truman Middle School broke his leg after trying to save a kid having a seizure outside. The tornado remained parallel to Pearl street until making an east turn at a Dairy Queen. Moments later, it struck a plaza and caused a fatal traffic collision on North 30th street. The tornado then made a turn at N Bennett Street, where it destroyed a pool area. The tornado then turned northeast directly toward the city. It damaged St. Joseph Medical Center, the Tacoma Art Museum, and the Museum of Glass before dissipating near 18th street. 2 people were killed in the tornado, and 15 were injured.