The tornado, which reached speeds of more than 250 km per hour (155 mph), destroyed dozens of homes and prompted the government to declare a state of emergency in the affected region.
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State officials said in a statement that at least one person was missing hours after the tornado touched down. Five of the dead were adults and the sixth was a 14-year-old girl.
The government said 437 people, including children and pregnant women, had received medical care in hospitals and units on the ground. At least ten of them underwent surgery and nine remained in serious condition.
On social media, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed his solidarity with the victims.
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