October 2013 North American storm complex
The storm complex on October 5 | |
| Type | Winter storm, Blizzard, Tornado outbreak, Flood |
|---|---|
| Formed | October 3, 2013 |
| Dissipated | October 7, 2013 |
| Highest gust | 71 mph (114 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 1000 mb (29.53 inHg) |
| Tornadoes confirmed | 22 |
| Max. rating1 | EF4 tornado |
| Duration of tornado outbreak2 | 3 days, 16 hours, 10 minutes |
| Maximum snowfall or ice accretion | 58 inches (1.5 m) Lead, South Dakota |
| Fatalities | 3 fatalities |
| Damage | $100 million |
| Areas affected | Intermountain West Midwestern United States |
Part of the 2013–14 North American winter and tornado outbreaks of 2013 1Most severe tornado damage; see Enhanced Fujita scale 2Time from first tornado to last tornado | |
The October 2013 North American storm complex was a massive blizzard and tornado outbreak that affected the Northwest, Rockies, and much of the Midwest in early-October 2013. A total of 22 tornadoes were confirmed as the system moved eastward across the eastern half of the United States, including two that were rated EF4. The storm was unofficially named Winter Storm Atlas by The Weather Channel.