A destructive tornado outbreak impacted the Midwestern United States and Tennessee River Valley on November 15, 2005.

Strong winds and large hail caused additional damage throughout the region.

[3] Such a declaration is unusual (particularly for November) and means that there is a significant threat for severe thunderstorms with widespread tornadic activity.

[4][5][6][7] Fortunately, the tornadoes were centered over more rural areas and damage was scattered but severe over many communities.

The low casualty toll was likely due to the fact the outbreak was well-predicted and primarily occurred in the afternoon when people are most aware of the situation.