The May 2003 Tornado Outbreak Sequence in the United States was a series of tornado outbreaks that occurred from May 3 to May 11, 2003.
There were 401 tornado reports in 19 states, 1,587 reports of large hail, and 740 reports of wind damage.
More severe weather broke out this week alone than any other week in U.S.
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