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{{Short description|Early spring tornado outbreak in the Midwestern United States}}
{{Use American English|date=March 2022}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2022}}
{{Infobox weather event
| image = Tornado outbreak of March 5–7, 2022.png
| caption = Confirmed tornadoes and tornado warnings on March 5–7.
| duration = March 5–7, 2022
}}{{Infobox weather event/Tornado outbreak
| tornadoes = 32
| fujita-scale = EF4
| winds = Tornadic – {{convert|170|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} <small>([[Winterset, Iowa]] EF4 on March 5)</small><br>
| gusts = Non-tornadic – {{convert|81|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} <small>([[Rockford, Illinois]] straight-line winds on March 5)</small>
}}{{Infobox weather event/Winter storm
| largest hail = {{convert|2.75|in|cm|abbr=on}}<br /><small>[[Orient, Iowa]] on March 5</small>
}}{{Infobox weather event/Effects
| deaths = 7 fatalities, 11 injuries
| damage = $1 billion<ref>[https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2022/03/09/657397.htm Iowa Tornadoes Deadliest Since 2008; Storm Caused Estimated $1 Billion in Damage], Insurance Journal, March 9, 2022</ref>
| outages = ≥56,000
| affected = [[Midwestern United States]], [[Mississippi Valley]]
}}{{Infobox weather event/Footer
| season = [[Tornadoes of 2022|tornado outbreaks of 2022]]
}}

A significant early spring tornado outbreak occurred during the afternoon and evening hours of March 5, 2022 in the [[Midwestern United States|Midwest]], primarily in the state of [[Iowa]], before transitioning to a damaging wind event across northern parts of [[Illinois]] and [[Indiana]].<ref name=StrmReports03052022/> Multiple tornadoes were reported, several of which were produced by a dominant [[Supercell|supercell thunderstorm]] in central Iowa. One long-track, low-end EF4 tornado<ref>{{Citation |title=The path of EF-4 tornado in Madison County/Winterset, Iowa |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvs0EGpyutk |language=en |access-date=March 9, 2022}}</ref> caused major damage near the towns of [[Winterset, Iowa|Winterset]] and [[Norwalk, Iowa|Norwalk]], resulting in six fatalities.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 6, 2022 |title=Madison County releases names of 6 killed in Saturday tornado |url=https://www.weareiowa.com/article/weather/madison-county-iowa-tornado-damage/524-0dd5f137-76fd-4f68-a980-351d39ce2bef |access-date=March 9, 2022|website=weareiowa.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="6 dead">{{cite news |title='A dark night:' Tornadoes and severe storms bring multiple deaths, damage to Iowa |url=https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-severe-weather-storm-coverage-thunderstorms-tornadoes-hail/39323383# |access-date=March 6, 2022 |publisher=KCCI |date=March 6, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> Multiple other supercells spawned along an area of moderate destabilization in northern [[Missouri]], prompting further [[tornado warning]]s in southern Iowa, as they entered a highly favorable environment for maturing. Large [[hail]] and damaging wind gusts accompanied the storms, which continued their passage across the Midwestern states into overnight. More tornadic weather was confirmed in [[Arkansas]] and [[Missouri]] the next day and into the early morning of March 7. In addition to that, straight line winds killed one person near [[Hazel, Kentucky]] when a semi trailer was blown over on [[U.S. Route 641|US 641]].<ref name="1 dead">{{cite web |title=Preliminary Local Storm Report|url=https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=LSRPAH&e=202203071727 |website=Iowa Environmental Mesonet |publisher=National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky|date=March 7, 2022|access-date=March 8, 2022}}</ref> Another non-tornadic fatality occurred in western [[New York (state)|New York]] as the storm approached.<ref name=noaa>[https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/national/202203 March 2022 National Climate Report], [[National Centers for Environmental Information]]</ref>

==Meteorological synopsis==
===March 5===
On March 4, the [[Storm Prediction Center]] (SPC) issued a slight risk outlook for severe weather for a [[Shortwave trough|negatively tilted shortwave trough]] positioned over the [[High Plains (United States)|High Plains]]. The outlook included the possibility of strong winds, large hail, and a 5 percent chance for tornadoes, mostly throughout southern [[Iowa]]. The next day, the SPC upped their alert level to an enhanced risk, centered in Iowa, as a stronger certainty arose for severe weather. The probabilities for damaging winds were increased to 30 percent, and the probabilities for tornadoes were elevated to a 10 percent, unhatched area (indicating a <10% chance of EF2 or stronger tornadoes) centered along southwestern Iowa. The outlook referenced an increase in destabilization, coupled with a modest [[low level jet]] at around {{cvt|40–50|kn|mph km/h}}, in an area with moderate [[dew point]]s, at around {{cvt|50-55|F|C}}.<ref name="March5Olook">{{cite report|title=March 5, 2022 2000UTC Convective Outlook |url= https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2022/day1otlk_20220305_2000.html|publisher=National Weather Service| access-date=March 5, 2022}}</ref> At noon, the SPC issued its first [[tornado watch]], for southern Iowa and northwestern [[Missouri]], discussing the moderate probabilities for tornadoes to occur, although a major tornado outbreak was not expected.<ref name="March5OTW">{{cite report|title=Tornado Watch #27|url=https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/2022/ww0027.html|publisher=National Weather Service| access-date=March 5, 2022}}</ref>

[[File:The Radar Volumetric (3D) of the Winterset Tornado.jpg|thumb|left|The radar volumetric (3D) of the Winterset tornado]]
As the afternoon advanced, multiple [[Supercell|supercell thunderstorms]] developed in the area of concern, rapidly developing into powerful, tornadic storms. One of these cells became dominant over southwestern Iowa, producing two weak tornadoes. It recycled its [[mesocyclone]] and produced a violent, long-track EF4 tornado, prompting the issuance of multiple [[Particularly dangerous situation#PDS tornado warning|PDS tornado warnings]]. It caused tremendous damage in the towns of [[Winterset, Iowa|Winterset]] and [[Norwalk, Iowa|Norwalk]], resulting in six fatalities. It also caused minor/moderate damage in [[Pleasant Hill, Iowa|Pleasant Hill]]<ref name="6 dead"/> After the tornado dissipated, the supercell would produce three more tornadoes, one rated EF1, and two rated EF2.<ref name="DesMoines4">{{cite web |title=NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 3/5/22 TORNADO EVENT - UPDATE #4|url=https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PNSDMX&e=202203072151 |website=Iowa Environmental Mesonet |publisher=National Weather Service in Des Moines, Iowa|date=March 7, 2022|access-date=March 7, 2022}}</ref><ref name="QuadCitiesNWS">{{cite web |title= Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes - March 5, 2022|url=https://www.weather.gov/dvn/summary_03052022|access-date=March 7, 2022}}</ref> Multiple other tornadic storms would soon develop in northern [[Missouri]] and advance into southern Iowa, leading to more PDS tornado warnings. One of these tornadoes reached EF3 intensity, causing a fatality near [[Chariton, Iowa|Chariton]].<ref name="7thdead">{{cite web |title=Report: 7th person has died from Saturday's tornadoes, severe weather in Iowa |url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2022/03/04/iowa-weather-forecast-says-tornadoes-damaging-hail-possible/9373790002/ |publisher=[[The Des Moines Register]] |access-date=March 6, 2022}}</ref><ref name="CharitonEF3">{{cite tweet|author=NWS Des Moines|user=NWSDesMoines|title=Chariton/Red Haw State Park Tornado Peak Intensity: EF-3 (138 MPH) Path Length: 16.5 Miles 1 Injury, 1 Fatality|number=1500604091134713856}}</ref> Large hail and a few damaging wind gusts accompanied the supercells.

As the supercells gradually weakened over eastern Iowa, they congealed into a long [[squall line]], as the storm system moved into western [[Illinois]] and southern [[Wisconsin]] with weak tornadoes touching down in both states. As the overnight hours progressed, the squall line produced damaging wind gusts all throughout the north and central regions of Illinois and [[Indiana]], including in the [[Chicago metropolitan area]]. One weak tornado touched down in Indiana, while another two more touched down in [[Ohio]]. It eventually progressed and dissipated over the [[Great Lakes]], over northern [[Michigan]] and southern [[Ontario]].<ref name=StrmReports03052022>{{cite news |title=SPC Storm Reports for 05/03/22|url=https://www.spc.noaa.gov/exper/archive/event.php?date=20220305|access-date=March 6, 2022 |work=Storm Prediction Center |publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|date=March 6, 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

===March 6–7===
After the initial round of storms dissipated overnight on March 5, a new [[shortwave trough]] began stationing itself over in the southern [[Great Plains|southwestern Plains]] on the late-morning of March 6. The SPC issued an enhanced risk for the regions encompassing northwestern [[Arkansas]] and southwestern [[Missouri]]. A {{cvt|90–100|kn|mph km/h}}, 500 [[millibar]] [[low level jet]] ejected into the [[Ark-La-Tex]] region, interacting with [[dew point]]s of around {{cvt|60|F|C}}, indicating moderate instability. This created an environment conductive to severe weather, and a 10% hatched risk for tornadoes was introduced for the northern region of Arkansas, as [[supercell]]s capable of producing a few strong tornadoes were expected. A 30% contour of damaging winds was also noticed, along the same general areas in Arkansas.<ref name=Mar62022Olook>{{cite news |title=March 6, 2022 2000 UTC Convective Outlook|url=https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html|access-date=March 6, 2022 |work=Storm Prediction Center|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |date=March 6, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> As such, the SPC issued its first [[tornado watch]] for the day, encompassing extreme southeastern [[Oklahoma]], northern portions of Arkansas, and the southern portions of Missouri, including the [[Missouri Bootheel]].<ref name=TorWatch33>{{cite news |title=Tornado Watch 33|url=https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0033.html|access-date=March 6, 2022 |work=Storm Prediction Center|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |date=March 6, 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

Multiple supercells developed as the afternoon progressed, quickly maturing as they entered the unstable atmosphere stationed over northern Arkansas. Several tornadoes were reported, three of which were produced by a long-track, intense supercell. One low-end EF2 tornado struck [[Sage, Arkansas]], injuring six people.<ref name=Mar62022Reports>{{cite news |title=SPC Filtered Storm Reports for 03/06/22|url=https://www.spc.noaa.gov/exper/archive/event.php?date=20220305|access-date=March 6, 2022 |work=Storm Prediction Center|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |date=March 6, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> Tornadic activity continued past midnight into the early morning of March 7.<ref name="LZK030607">{{cite report|author=National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Little Rock, Arkansas|title=NWS Damage Survey for 3/6/2022 Tornado Event Update 3|url=https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PNSLZK&e=202203100723|publisher=Iowa Environmental Mesonet|date=March 12, 2022|accessdate=March 12, 2022}}</ref> One non-tornadic fatality occurred early that morning when a semi truck carrying logs was blown over on [[U.S. Route 641|U.S. 641]] near [[Hazel, Kentucky]], ejecting and killing the passenger.<ref name=Mar62022Reports/> A large slight risk area was issued for that afternoon from northern [[Alabama]] northeastward through the [[Northeastern United States]] for the threat of damaging winds, although isolated tornadoes were possible from northern Alabama to eastern [[Kentucky]]. Scattered severe weather occurred in the southern part of the risk area while a narrow, but strong squall line produced widespread wind damage in the northeast that afternoon with a total of 194 reports of severe wind gusts and wind damage. However, no tornadoes touched down and no further injuries occurred. The severe threat ended once all the storms pushed offshore.<ref>{{cite web |title=SPC Severe Weather Event Review for Monday March 07, 2022 |url=https://www.spc.noaa.gov/exper/archive/event.php?date=20220307 |work=Storm Prediction Center|publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |date=March 7, 2022 |access-date=March 14, 2022}}</ref>

==Confirmed tornadoes==
{{Tornado Chart
|Total = 32
|FU = 3
|F0 = 12
|F1 = 10
|F2 = 5
|F3 = 1
|F4 = 1
|F5 = 0
|Enhanced=yes
}}

===March 5 event===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
|+ List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, March 5, 2022{{efn|All dates are based on the local [[time zone]] where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in [[Coordinated Universal Time]] for consistency.|group=note|name=Date/Time}}
! scope="col"  style="width:3%; text-align:center;"|[[Enhanced Fujita scale|EF#]]
! scope="col"  style="width:7%; text-align:center;" class="unsortable"|Location
! scope="col"  style="width:6%; text-align:center;" class="unsortable"|County / Parish
! scope="col"  style="width:5%; text-align:center;"|State
! scope="col"  style="width:6%; text-align:center;"|Start Coord.
! scope="col"  style="width:6%; text-align:center;"|Time ([[Coordinated Universal Time|UTC]])
! scope="col"  style="width:6%; text-align:center;"|Path length
! scope="col"  style="width:6%; text-align:center;"|Max width
! scope="col" class="unsortable" style="width:48%; text-align:center;"|Summary
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|NE of [[Emerson, Iowa|Emerson]]
|[[Montgomery County, Iowa|Montgomery]]
|[[Iowa|IA]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|41.03|-95.38|name=Emerson (March 5, EF0)}}
|21:02
|{{convert|0.01|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|17|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|Multiple storm chasers reported a tornado. Minor damage occurred.<ref>{{cite web |title=Iowa Event Report: EF0 Tornado |url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1003859 |website=National Centers for Environmental Information |publisher=National Weather Service |access-date=16 June 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|unk}}" | EFU
|SSW of [[Corning, Iowa|Corning]]
|[[Adams County, Iowa|Adams]]
|[[Iowa|IA]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|40.9344|-94.7859|name=Corning (March 5, EFU)}}
|21:38–21:40
|{{convert|1.48|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|40|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|This was the first tornado from the Winterset supercell. No damage was reported.<ref>{{cite report|title=Iowa Event Report: EFU Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1007059|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|N of [[Cromwell, Iowa|Cromwell]]
|[[Adams County, Iowa|Adams]], [[Union County, Iowa|Union]]
|[[Iowa|IA]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|41.0862|-94.5078|name=Cromwell (March 5, EF0)}}
|22:01–22:05
|{{convert|2.84|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|100|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|This was the second tornado from the Winterset supercell. The tornado was confirmed from video evidence and caused no known damage.<ref>{{cite report|title=Iowa Event Report: EF0 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1007061|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}{{cite report|title=Iowa Event Report: EFU Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1007062|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|cat4}}" | EF4
|N of [[Macksburg, Iowa|Macksburg]] to Southern [[Norwalk, Iowa|Norwalk]] to NE of [[Newton, Iowa|Newton]]
|[[Madison County, Iowa|Madison]], [[Warren County, Iowa|Warren]], [[Polk County, Iowa|Polk]], [[Jasper County, Iowa|Jasper]]
|[[Iowa|IA]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|41.2334|-94.2013|name=Winterset (March 5, EF4)}}
|22:26–00:00
|{{convert|70.57|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|900|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|6 deaths – ''[[#Macksburg–Winterset–Norwalk–Colfax–Newton, Iowa|See section on this tornado]]'' – Five people were injured.<ref name=Iowa>
*{{cite report|title=Iowa Event Report: EF4 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1007076|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}
*{{cite report|title=Iowa Event Report: EF2 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1007094|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}
*{{cite report|title=Iowa Event Report: EF2 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1007096|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}
*{{cite report|title=Iowa Event Report: EF2 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1007103|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|cat2}}" | EF2
|NE of [[Leon, Iowa|Leon]] to E of [[Derby, Iowa|Derby]]
|[[Decatur County, Iowa|Decatur]], [[Wayne County, Iowa|Wayne]], [[Lucas County, Iowa|Lucas]]
|[[Iowa|IA]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|40.7595|-93.708|name=Leon (March 5, EF2)}}
|23:07–23:33
|{{convert|19.42|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|300|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|This tornado passed just south of [[Garden Grove, Iowa|Garden Grove]], ripping the roof off of a house and damaging or destroying several outbuildings. The tornado also passed near [[Humeston, Iowa|Humeston]], producing additional damage to outbuildings, snapping power poles, and downing numerous trees.<ref>{{cite report|title=Iowa Event Report: EF2 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1007104|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}{{cite report|title=Iowa Event Report: EF2 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1007107|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}{{cite report|title=Iowa Event Report: EFU Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1007108|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|unk}}" | EFU
|NE of [[Garden Grove, Iowa|Garden Grove]]
|[[Decatur County, Iowa|Decatur]], [[Wayne County, Iowa|Wayne]]
|[[Iowa|IA]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|40.8423|-93.5849|name=Garden Grove (March 5, EFU)}}
|23:20–23:24
|{{convert|2.07|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|60|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|A tornado touched down north of the previous tornado, causing no known damage.<ref>{{cite report|title=Iowa Event Report: EFU Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1007109|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}{{cite report|title=Iowa Event Report: EFU Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1007110|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|unk}}" | EFU
|SE of [[Derby, Iowa|Derby]]
|[[Lucas County, Iowa|Lucas]]
|[[Iowa|IA]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|40.9031|-93.4387|name=Derby (March 5, EFU)}}
|23:28–23:33
|{{convert|2.07|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|60|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|This tornado touched down just north of and was on the ground at the same time as the previous EF2 tornado near Derby. No notable damage occurred.<ref>{{cite report|title=Iowa Event Report: EFU Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1007111|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|cat3}}" | EF3
|E of [[Derby, Iowa|Derby]] to E of [[Chariton, Iowa|Chariton]]
|[[Lucas County, Iowa|Lucas]]
|[[Iowa|IA]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|40.9405|-93.3854|name=Derby (March 5, EF3)}}
|23:33–23:53
|{{convert|11.28|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|350|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|1 death – This low-end EF3 tornado touched down after the EF2 tornado near Derby dissipated. Multiple homes were severely damaged or destroyed, a small music venue had its roof torn off, and gas leaks were reported. Barns and outbuildings were also completely destroyed, along with the Pin Oak Marsh Lodge Educational Center near Chariton. The tornado moved directly through [[Red Haw State Park]], where small structures were destroyed at a campground, boat docks were destroyed, and one person was killed when an RV camper was thrown. Many large trees and power poles were snapped along the path, and one person was injured.<ref>{{cite report|title=Iowa Event Report: EF3 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1007112|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|cat2}}" | EF2
|SW of [[Allerton, Iowa|Allerton]] to E of [[Corydon, Iowa|Corydon]]
|[[Wayne County, Iowa|Wayne]]
|[[Iowa|IA]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|40.6834|-93.3892|name=Allerton (March 5, EF2)}}
|23:38–23:51
|{{convert|9.87|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|300|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|A strong tornado touched down near Allerton and clipped the southeastern edge of town, where a manufactured home had its roof torn off, power poles were snapped, and trees were downed. A concession stand was completely destroyed at the local baseball field, and two frozen turkeys that originated at a residence nearly a half-mile away were found at that location. A machine shed was destroyed near Corydon before the tornado dissipated.<ref>{{cite report|title=Iowa Event Report: EF2 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1007150|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|S of [[Chariton, Iowa|Chariton]]
|[[Lucas County, Iowa|Lucas]]
|[[Iowa|IA]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|40.9807|-93.3198|name=Chariton (March 5, EF0)}}
|23:40–23:42
|{{convert|0.25|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|60|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|This was a satellite tornado of the EF3 Chariton tornado. It looped around that tornado before being absorbed by the larger circulation, causing little to no damage.<ref>{{cite report|title=Iowa Event Report: EF0 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1007152|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|cat2}}" | EF2
|NW of [[Kellogg, Iowa|Kellogg]] to NE of [[Newburg, Jasper County, Iowa|Newburg]]
|[[Jasper County, Iowa|Jasper]], [[Poweshiek County, Iowa|Poweshiek]], [[Tama County, Iowa|Tama]]
|[[Iowa|IA]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|41.7455|-92.9727|name=Kellogg (March 5, EF2)}}
|00:04–00:28
|{{convert|17.31|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|500|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|This large multiple-vortex tornado touched down three minutes after the EF4&nbsp;tornado dissipated. Trees and power poles were snapped, and outbuildings were destroyed along the path.<ref>{{cite report|title=Iowa Event Report: EF2 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1007153|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}{{cite report|title=Iowa Event Report: EF1 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1007154|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}{{cite report|title=Iowa Event Report: EF0 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1007156|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|cat2}}" | EF2
|S of [[Tama, Iowa|Tama]]
|[[Tama County, Iowa|Tama]]
|[[Iowa|IA]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|41.9024|-92.6332|name=Tama (March 5, EF2)}}
|00:33–00:42
|{{convert|8.54|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|200|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|This was the fifth tornado from the Winterset supercell. A house had its roof torn off, trees were downed, outbuildings were damaged, and vehicles were flipped.<ref>{{cite report|title=Iowa Event Report: EF2 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1007158|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|SW of [[Garrison, Iowa|Garrison]] to W of [[Urbana, Iowa|Urbana]]
|[[Benton County, Iowa|Benton]]
|[[Iowa|IA]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|42.1106|-92.1864|name=Garrison (March 5, EF1)}}
|01:10–01:26
|{{convert|13.98|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|400|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|This was the final tornado from the Winterset supercell. Several power poles were snapped, and trees and outbuildings were damaged before the tornado moved into the northwest side of [[Vinton, Iowa|Vinton]]. In town, the tornado damaged many structures including mobile homes, homes, and buildings at an industrial park. The tornado continued to the northeast of Vinton where it damaged trees and outbuildings before dissipating.<ref>{{cite report|title=Iowa Event Report: EF1 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1016849|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|W of [[Davenport, Iowa|Davenport]]
|[[Scott County, Iowa|Scott]]
|[[Iowa|IA]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|41.5374|-90.7259|name=Davenport (March 5, EF0)}}
|02:37–02:38
|{{convert|0.11|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|25|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|A brief, weak tornado damaged a shed and downed a few trees.<ref>{{cite report|title=Iowa Event Report: EF0 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1031795|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|WNW of [[Davenport, Iowa|Davenport]]
|[[Scott County, Iowa|Scott]]
|[[Iowa|IA]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|41.5355|-90.7032|name=Davenport (March 5, EF1)}}
|02:37–02:41
|{{convert|4.09|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|300|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|Several barns and outbuildings were either damaged or destroyed, and trees were downed along an intermittent path.<ref>{{cite report|title=Iowa Event Report: EF1 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1016859|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|NE of [[Erie, Illinois|Erie]] to NW of [[Prophetstown, Illinois|Prophetstown]]
|[[Whiteside County, Illinois|Whiteside]]
|[[Illinois|IL]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|41.6757|-90.0558|name=Erie (March 5, EF1)}}
|03:13–03:18
|{{convert|3.98|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|Farm sheds and trees were damaged along the path.<ref>{{cite report|title=Illinois Event Report: EF1 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1016860|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|SE of [[Stoughton, Wisconsin|Stoughton]]
|[[Dane County, Wisconsin|Dane]]
|[[Wisconsin|WI]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|42.871|-89.1947|name=Stoughton (March 5, EF1)}}
|03:48–03:57
|{{convert|5.98|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|Several homes and outbuildings were damaged, and trees and tree limbs were downed.<ref>{{cite report|title=Wisconsin Event Report: EF1 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1001872|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|NE of [[Kilbourne, Illinois|Kilbourne]] to E of [[Easton, Illinois|Easton]]
|[[Mason County, Illinois|Mason]]
|[[Illinois|IL]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|40.1971|-89.9508|name=Kilbourne (March 5, EF0)}}
|04:11–04:19
|{{convert|6.93|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|This tornado damaged trees and knocked over six irrigation systems.<ref>{{cite report|title=Illinois Event Report: EF0 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1015350|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|S of [[Farmersville, Illinois|Farmersville]]
|[[Montgomery County, Illinois|Montgomery]]
|[[Illinois|IL]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|39.403|-89.664|name=Farmersville (March 5, EF1)}}
|04:57–05:00
|{{convert|3.89|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|40|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|One farm home had its garage roof and porch awning ripped off. Several barns and other farm buildings sustained significant damage, and a semi-truck on [[Interstate 55 in Illinois|I-55]] was flipped.<ref>{{cite report|title=Illinois Event Report: EF1 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1014512|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|year=2022|accessdate=October 3, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|}

===March 6 event===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
|+ List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, March 6, 2022{{efn|All dates are based on the local [[time zone]] where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in [[Coordinated Universal Time]] for consistency.|group=note|name=Date/Time}}
! scope="col"  style="width:3%; text-align:center;"|[[Enhanced Fujita scale|EF#]]
! scope="col"  style="width:7%; text-align:center;" class="unsortable"|Location
! scope="col"  style="width:6%; text-align:center;" class="unsortable"|County / Parish
! scope="col"  style="width:5%; text-align:center;"|State
! scope="col"  style="width:6%; text-align:center;"|Start Coord.
! scope="col"  style="width:6%; text-align:center;"|Time ([[Coordinated Universal Time|UTC]])
! scope="col"  style="width:6%; text-align:center;"|Path length
! scope="col"  style="width:6%; text-align:center;"|Max width
! scope="col" class="unsortable" style="width:48%; text-align:center;"|Summary
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|SW of [[Royal Center, Indiana|Royal Center]]
|[[Cass County, Indiana|Cass]]
|[[Indiana|IN]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|40.8219|-86.5484|name=Royal Center (March 6, EF0)}}
|07:05–07:06
|{{convert|0.41|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|25|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|Houses sustained minor damage, an empty silo was destroyed, and trees were downed.<ref>{{cite report|title=Indiana Event Report: EF0 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1015598|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|accessdate=October 5, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|N of [[Versailles, Ohio|Versailles]]
|[[Darke County, Ohio|Darke]]
|[[Ohio|OH]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|40.2395|-84.5174|name=Versailles (March 6, EF0)}}
|09:21–09:24
|{{convert|2.87|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|100|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|Two large barns were destroyed, several outbuildings and houses were damaged, and several trees were either snapped or uprooted.<ref>{{cite report|title=Ohio Event Report: EF0 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1001372|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|accessdate=October 5, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|N of [[Russia, Ohio|Russia]]
|[[Darke County, Ohio|Darke]], [[Shelby County, Ohio|Shelby]]
|[[Ohio|OH]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|40.2467|-84.4431|name=Russia (March 6, EF0)}}
|09:23–09:25
|{{convert|2.52|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|100|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|Two barns and a silo were destroyed and several other barns were damaged. Three homes sustained roof damage and trees were downed.<ref>{{cite report|title=Ohio Event Report: EF0 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1001525|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|accessdate=October 5, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|SW of [[Cash, Arkansas|Cash]]
|[[Craighead County, Arkansas|Craighead]]
|[[Arkansas|AR]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|35.7242|-90.9893|name=Cash (March 6, EF0)}}
|21:54–21:59
|{{convert|2.46|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|This weak, intermittent tornado moved through open fields, causing no known damage.<ref>{{cite report|title=Arkansas Event Report: EF0 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1012652|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|accessdate=October 5, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|WNW of [[Dover, Arkansas|Dover]] to N of [[Hector, Arkansas|Hector]]
|[[Pope County, Arkansas|Pope]]
|[[Arkansas|AR]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|35.43|-93.23|name=Dover (March 6, EF1)}}
|23:18–23:39
|{{convert|15.6|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|600|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|A few homes and outbuildings were damaged, and large sliding doors on a volunteer fire department building were blown in. Many trees were downed, one of which landed on a house.<ref>{{cite report|title=Arkansas Event Report: EF1 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1012842|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|accessdate=October 5, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|S of [[McDougal, Arkansas|McDougal]] to NW of [[Pollard, Arkansas|Pollard]]
|[[Clay County, Arkansas|Clay]]
|[[Arkansas|AR]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|36.407|-90.394|name=McDougal (March 6, EF0)}}
|23:28–23:38
|{{convert|6.39|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|This weak tornado had an intermittent path and caused no known damage.<ref>{{cite report|title=Arkansas Event Report: EF0 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1012653|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|accessdate=October 5, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|ENE of [[Neelyville, Missouri|Neelyville]]
|[[Butler County, Missouri|Butler]]
|[[Missouri|MO]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|36.5866|-90.4501|name=Nellyville (March 6, EF0)}}
|23:35–23:36
|{{convert|0.1|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|This brief tornado was caught on video. No damage was found.<ref>{{cite web |title=Missouri Event Report: EF0 Tornado |url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1007079 |website=National Centers for Environmental Information |publisher=National Weather Service |access-date=16 June 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|SW of [[Flag, Arkansas|Flag]]
|[[Searcy County, Arkansas|Searcy]], [[Stone County, Arkansas|Stone]]
|[[Arkansas|AR]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|35.8011|-92.4292|name=Flag (March 6, EF1)}}
|00:26–00:29
|{{convert|2.40|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|200|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|Several trees were uprooted, roofing was removed from a barn, and a few other barns were damaged.<ref>{{cite report|title=Arkansas Event Report: EF1 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1012854|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|accessdate=October 5, 2022}}{{cite report|title=Arkansas Event Report: EF1 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1012855|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|accessdate=October 5, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|cat2}}" | EF2
|SE of [[Melbourne, Arkansas|Melbourne]] to NW of [[Evening Shade, Arkansas|Evening Shade]]
|[[Izard County, Arkansas|Izard]], [[Sharp County, Arkansas|Sharp]]
|[[Arkansas|AR]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|36.03|-91.84|name=Sage (March 6, EF2)}}
|01:17–01:31
|{{convert|11.34|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|800|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|Several homes, barns, and sheds were damaged or destroyed in [[Sage, Arkansas|Sage]] as a result of this low-end EF2 tornado. One horse barn was destroyed, a modular home was torn apart, and one person was injured when a mobile home was rolled. A metal storage container where people were taking shelter was rolled as well, injuring all five of them, one seriously. Many large trees were snapped or uprooted along the path, and power lines were downed.<ref>{{cite report|title=Arkansas Event Report: EF2 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1012890|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|accessdate=October 5, 2022}}{{cite report|title=Arkansas Event Report: EF0 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1012891|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|accessdate=October 5, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|SE of [[Dalton, Arkansas|Dalton]]
|[[Randolph County, Arkansas|Randolph]]
|[[Arkansas|AR]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord| 36.371|-91.1183|name=Dalton (March 6, EF1)}}
|02:17–02:20
|{{convert|2.37|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|150|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|Several outbuildings were destroyed, trees were uprooted, and chicken coops were partially or completely destroyed.<ref>{{cite web |title=Storm Events Database |url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1012837 |website=ncdc.noaa.gov|access-date=4 October 2022}}</ref>
|-
|}

===March 7 event===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
|+ List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, March 7, 2022{{efn|All dates are based on the local [[time zone]] where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in [[Coordinated Universal Time]] for consistency.|group=note|name=Date/Time}}
! scope="col"  style="width:3%; text-align:center;"|[[Enhanced Fujita scale|EF#]]
! scope="col"  style="width:7%; text-align:center;" class="unsortable"|Location
! scope="col"  style="width:6%; text-align:center;" class="unsortable"|County / Parish
! scope="col"  style="width:5%; text-align:center;"|State
! scope="col"  style="width:6%; text-align:center;"|Start Coord.
! scope="col"  style="width:6%; text-align:center;"|Time ([[Coordinated Universal Time|UTC]])
! scope="col"  style="width:6%; text-align:center;"|Path length
! scope="col"  style="width:6%; text-align:center;"|Max width
! scope="col" class="unsortable" style="width:48%; text-align:center;"|Summary
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|NW of [[Star City, Arkansas|Star City]]
|[[Lincoln County, Arkansas|Lincoln]]
|[[Arkansas|AR]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|33.96|-91.96|name=Star City (March 7, EF1)}}
|07:21–07:32
|{{convert|8.64|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|250|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|Poultry houses were damaged and trees were downed.<ref>{{cite report|title=Arkansas Event Report: EF1 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1012892|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|accessdate=October 5, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|cat1}}" | EF1
|NW of [[Gillett, Arkansas|Gillett]]
|[[Arkansas County, Arkansas|Arkansas]]
|[[Arkansas|AR]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|34.15|-91.46|name=Sage (March 7, EF1)}}
|08:02–08:12
|{{convert|6.98|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|550|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|Damage was mostly to trees. Parts of the track could not be surveyed due to proximity to Jacobs Lake.<ref>{{cite report|title=Arkansas Event Report: EF1 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1012897|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|accessdate=October 5, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="{{Storm colour|storm}}" | EF0
|N of [[Osgood, Indiana|Osgood]]
|[[Ripley County, Indiana|Ripley]]
|[[Indiana|IN]]
|{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord|39.1406|-85.2964|name=Osgood (March 7, EF0)}}
|09:09–09:11
|{{convert|1.28|mi|km|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|{{convert|100|yd|m|abbr=on|sortable=on}}
|A barn was destroyed, a school sustained roof damage, and a home sustained roof and chimney damage. Sports equipment in a field was damaged, trees were downed, and tree limbs were broken.<ref>{{cite report|title=Indiana Event Report: EF0 Tornado|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=1001744|publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information|accessdate=October 5, 2022}}</ref>
|-
|}

===Macksburg–Winterset–Norwalk–Colfax–Newton, Iowa===
{{Main|2022 Winterset tornado}}
{{Infobox weather event
| name = Macksburg–Winterset–Norwalk–Colfax-Newton, Iowa
| formed = March&nbsp;5, 2022, 4:26&nbsp;p.m. [[Central Standard Time|CDT]] ([[UTC−06:00]])
| duration = 1 hour, 34 minutes
| dissipated = March&nbsp;5, 2022, 6:00&nbsp;p.m. CST (UTC−06:00)
| image = Photo of the 2022 Winterset tornado.png
| caption = The Winterset EF4 tornado at peak intensity to the southwest of town.
}}{{Infobox weather event/Tornado
| winds = {{convert|170|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}
| fujita-scale = EF4
}}{{Infobox weather event/Effects
| fatalities = 6
| injuries = 5
| damages = $220 million (2022 USD)<ref name=Iowa/><br/><small>(Costliest tornado in 2022)</small><ref>{{cite web |title=Hurricanes, floods and tornadoes: The year in weather 2022 |date=December 22, 2022 |url=https://www.kcra.com/article/the-year-in-weather-2022/42270203 |publisher=KCRA-TV |access-date=6 February 2023}}</ref>
}}{{Infobox weather event/Footer
}}
This violent multiple-vortex wedge tornado, commonly known as the '''Winterset tornado''',<ref>{{cite web |title=How a Mom and Son Who Survived the Winterset Tornado That Killed the Rest of Their Family Have Reclaimed Life |url=https://www.insideedition.com/how-a-mom-and-son-who-survived-the-winterset-tornado-that-killed-the-rest-of-their-family-have |publisher=[[Inside Edition]] |access-date=12 November 2024 |date=10 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=It's been a year since a tornado killed 7 people in Iowa. Take a look back at the storm: |url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2023/03/02/its-been-a-year-since-the-winterset-tornado-2022-killed-7-people-in-iowa/69953362007/ |publisher=Des Moines Register |access-date=12 November 2024 |date=2 March 2023 |quote=At its peak, the Winterset tornado had estimated winds of 170 mph and was 800 yards wide.}}</ref> produced major damage along its path and caused six fatalities.<ref name="GrazulisBook">{{cite book |last1=Grazulis |first1=Thomas P. |author1-link=Thomas P. Grazulis |title=Significant Tornadoes 1974–2022 |date=2023 |publisher=The Tornado Project |location=[[St. Johnsbury, Vermont]] |isbn=978-1-879362-01-7 |page=619}}</ref> The tornado was the deadliest and most intense of the outbreak, and was the third tornado produced by the long-tracked Winterset supercell. It first touched down near the intersection of Deer Run Avenue and 280th Street to the north of [[Macksburg, Iowa|Macksburg]]. Moving northeast, the tornado began to rapidly intensify while traversing mainly open farmland and forest. The tornado then began to approach the southern outskirts of [[Winterset, Iowa|Winterset]] as it crossed Carver Road just south of town.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-07 |title=Winterset tornado upgraded to EF-4 with 170 mph winds |url=https://who13.com/news/winterset-tornado-upgraded-to-ef-4-with-170-mph-winds/ |access-date=2022-04-11 |website=who13.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Here, the tornado exhibited multiple vortices and reached EF4 strength, its point of maximum intensity. Several homes were severely damaged or destroyed, a few of which were leveled or swept away. Cars were flipped and thrown, outbuildings were obliterated, debris was strewn long distances, and many large trees were snapped and denuded in this area as well. All six fatalities from the tornado occurred in the Winterset area, including four members of a family who were killed in the destruction of their home.<ref name="weareiowa.com">{{Cite web |date=March 7, 2022 |title=Family remembers those who perished in central Iowa tornado |url=https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/community/winterset-iowa-tornado-victims-gofundme-fundraiser/524-c0bdc51a-b320-47db-8415-aca9c302b501 |access-date=March 9, 2022 |website=weareiowa.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

[[File:Significant Tornado Damage in Winterset, Iowa from March 5, 2022.jpg|thumb|left|Foundation of a house that was swept away to the southwest of Winterset, Iowa, where the tornado was at peak intensity.]]
After the large and destructive tornado exited the Winterset area, it continued to the northeast and passed through rural areas near [[Patterson, Iowa|Patterson]], continuing to exhibit a multi-vortex structure but causing little damage as moved through sparsely-populated areas. The tornado then weakened some but remained strong as it tracked through the southeastern fringes of the [[Des Moines metropolitan area]], moving through the outskirts of [[Norwalk, Iowa|Norwalk]], [[Avon, Iowa|Avon]], and [[Pleasant Hill, Iowa|Pleasant Hill]]. Homes in this area sustained major structural damage, outbuildings, and garages were destroyed, many trees and power poles were snapped, roofing was torn off of a manufacturing plant, and the Norwalk Public Works building had its garage doors blown in. Continuing to the northeast, the tornado became increasingly rain-wrapped, downing more power poles and causing additional damage to homes as it passed south of [[Colfax, Iowa|Colfax]], and then weakened further as it moved through [[Lambs Grove, Iowa|Lambs Grove]] and the north side of [[Newton, Iowa|Newton]] before dissipating. Damage in Newton consisted of downed trees, damage to a baseball field, and minor to moderate structural damage. The TPI Composites manufacturing plant had a large portion of its roof torn off near the end of the damage path.<ref name="weareiowa.com"/><ref>{{cite news |last1=Houlgrave |first1=Bryon |title=4 of the 7 killed in Iowa tornadoes came from the same family, sheriff says |url=https://www.npr.org/2022/03/07/1085017699/4-of-the-7-killed-in-iowa-tornadoes-came-from-the-same-family-sheriff-says |access-date=March 8, 2022 |publisher=NPR |date=March 7, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> At least five people were injured.<ref name="6 dead" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Initial interrogation of photos and videos from around Winterset suggests at least EF3 tornado damage occurred late Saturday afternoon. NWS survey teams will be out Sunday to thoroughly investigate the damage and further assess a potential rating. |url=https://twitter.com/NWSDesMoines/status/1500288701057748999 |website=Twitter |publisher=National Weather Service Forecast Office in Des Moines, Iowa |access-date=March 6, 2022 |language=en}}{{cite web |title=NWS Damage Survey for 3/5/22 Tornado Event - Update #3|url=https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PNSDMX&e=202203071803 |website=Iowa Environmental Mesonet |publisher=National Weather Service in Des Moines, Iowa|date=March 7, 2022|access-date=March 7, 2022}}</ref> This tornado became the first EF4 tornado to affect Iowa since [[October 2013 North American storm complex|October 4, 2013]], was the deadliest tornado in Iowa since [[2008 Parkersburg–New Hartford tornado|May 25, 2008]], the longest tracked tornado in Iowa since [[List of tornadoes in the tornado outbreak of April 27–30, 2014|April 27, 2014]], and the northernmost confirmed violent tornado so early in the season.<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2022/03/07/iowa-tornado-madison-county/ Saturday’s EF4 tornado in Iowa rated state’s strongest since 2013], Washington Post, March 7, 2022</ref>
{{clear}}

==Aftermath==
Iowa Governor [[Kim Reynolds]] issued a disaster proclamation for [[Madison County, Iowa|Madison County]] due to the tornadoes that passed through, while also saying “our hearts go out to all those affected by the deadly storms that tore through our state today.”<ref>[https://whdh.com/news/officials-tornado-kills-6-including-2-children-near-des-moines-iowa/ Officials: Tornado kills 6, including 2 children, near Des Moines, Iowa], News 7 Boston, March 6, 2022</ref> Iowa representatives [[Cindy Axne]] and [[Ashley Hinson]] wrote a letter to the [[National Weather Service]] looking for answers on why the tornado warnings were delayed by up to nine minutes. The letter read, “Delays of even a few minutes can mean life or death. We cannot allow Iowans to be in danger due to technical problems that go unaddressed,” which they called unacceptable and that the NWS has to address with highest priority.<ref>[https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/tornado-warnings-delayed-in-iowa-nws-glitch 'Unacceptable': Lawmakers demand answers about NWS glitch that delayed Iowa Tornado Warnings], Fox Weather, March 15</ref> [[Red Haw State Park]] shut down after the storm.<ref>[https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-red-haw-state-park-still-closed-after-tornado-damage-dnr/39452284 Red Haw State Park still closed after tornado damage], KCCI, March 16, 2022</ref> Just two days after the deadly tornadoes tore through Iowa, a winter storm dropped up to {{convert|5.8|in|cm}} of snow across the region.<ref>[https://who13.com/news/early-snow-totals-as-iowa-deals-with-weather-whiplash/ Updated snow totals as Iowa deals with weather whiplash], WHO13, March 7, 2022</ref>

==See also==
{{commons category}}
* [[Weather of 2022]]
* [[List of North American tornadoes and tornado outbreaks]]
* [[List of F4 and EF4 tornadoes]]
** [[List of F4 and EF4 tornadoes (2020–present)]]
* [[Tornado outbreak of June 1881]]
* [[Iowa tornado outbreak of November 2005]]
* [[Iowa tornado outbreak of July 2018]]

==Notes==
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==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89-pNqYsz-4 EF-4 & EF-2 Tornadoes Hit Iowa - Mar. 5, 2022]

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