Tornado outbreak sequence of May 22–26, 2016 explained

Tornado outbreak sequence of May 22–26, 2016
Type:Tornado outbreak (sequence)
Active: –
Tornadoes:98
Fujitascale:EF4
Tornado Duration:4 days, 3 hours, 19 minutes
Total Fatalities:0 fatalities; ≥11 injuries
Damages:$1.3 billion (2016 USD)[1]
Enhanced:yes
Partof:the tornado outbreaks of 2016

An extended period of significant tornado activity affected the Central United States in late May 2016. This outbreak sequence came less than two weeks after another damaging tornado outbreak that affected similar areas. The most prolific day was May 24 when 44 tornadoes touched down with at least 12 of them spawned by an intense, long-tracked supercell near Dodge City, Kansas. The strongest tornado from this outbreak was a violent EF4 tornado on May 25 that caused severe damage near Solomon, Abilene, and Chapman, Kansas, injuring eight. Overall, 98 tornadoes were confirmed.

Meteorological synopsis

During the week of May 22–27, a southwards dip in the jet stream occurred in the West near Colorado, with favorable thermodynamics advecting northwards and setting the potential for a tornado outbreak. In the early afternoon of May 22, an Enhanced risk was issued by the Storm Prediction Center for extreme southwestern Kansas, the Oklahoma Panhandle, and northern Texas.[2] Numerous tornadoes touched down along the dryline that evening, with the strongest tornadoes touching down in Texas. This included a large, rain-wrapped EF3 tornado that destroyed homes and vehicles near Big Spring. Another EF3 tornado destroyed oil pump jacks near Garden City, while two EF2 tornadoes in the same general area snapped numerous trees and power poles and destroyed, damaged additional pump jacks, and destroyed a mobile home.[3] Less widespread tornado activity occurred on May 23, with mainly scattered weak tornadoes occurring across central and southern Plains. However, a large nighttime wedge tornado caused EF3 damage to metal power poles near Turkey, Texas that night.[4] [5]

A significant outbreak of strong tornadoes affected Kansas on May 24. A single cyclic supercell produced about a dozen highly-visible tornadoes near Dodge City, with several reports of multiple tornadoes on the ground simultaneously. A total of five EF3 tornadoes and three EF2 tornadoes were confirmed in western Kansas that evening, affecting rural areas near Dodge City, Jetmore, Ness City, Lewis, and Kinsley. These tornadoes caused extensive damage to trees, power poles, vehicles, farm machinery, and a few homes. Scattered weak tornadoes were also observed across other parts of Kansas and other states as well.[6] Less significant activity was expected on May 25, and only a few tornadoes occurred, though this included a half-mile wide EF4 wedge tornado that tracked from near Solomon to east of Chapman, Kansas. This violent tornado obliterated farm homes, debarked trees, bent railroad tracks, and mangled farm machinery and vehicles beyond recognition, though only eight minor injuries occurred along the path.[7] [8] Another significant outbreak of tornadoes occurred was expected to occur across Kansas on May 26, and a Moderate Risk with a 15% hatched risk area for tornadoes was issued by the Storm Prediction center. Despite this, early initiation of storms combined with an unfavorable wind profile prevented a significant outbreak from occurring. However, a high-end EF1 tornado caused considerable damage in Bryan, Texas, while EF1 and EF2 tornadoes occurred simultaneously near Navasota, resulting in heavy damage. Despite producing numerous strong to violent tornadoes, this outbreak sequence mainly affected rural areas, resulting in no fatalities and few injuries. A total of 98 tornadoes were confirmed as a result of the outbreak sequence.

Confirmed tornadoes

May 22 event

EF#! scope="col" width="7%" align="center" class="unsortable"
LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamageSummary
bgcolor=# EF0KennewickBentonWA0650–06520.15abbr=onNaNabbr=on100abbr=onNaNabbr=onMembers of the public recorded a brief tornado.[9]
bgcolor=# EF0NW of HowardwickDonleyTX2230–22310.36abbr=onNaNabbr=on25abbr=onNaNabbr=onSmall tree limbs were broken by this brief tornado.[10]
bgcolor=# EF1NW of HowardwickDonleyTX2239–22481.05abbr=onNaNabbr=on75abbr=onNaNabbr=onTrees were snapped or uprooted and a power pole was broken at its rotten base by this large cone tornado.[11]
bgcolor=# EF3SSW of Knott to WNW of ElbowHowardTX2313–00004.01abbr=onNaNabbr=on500abbr=onNaNabbr=onThis large rain-wrapped tornado occurred to the west of Big Spring. A well-constructed home had its roof completely destroyed and multiple exterior walls collapsed, and two other homes had large sections of their roofs removed. An oil pumpjack was overturned, a car was thrown 100yd, and another car was moved several feet. Two poles were bent, wooden power poles were snapped, and a small barn suffered major loss of roof panels. Trees were damaged along the path as well, with trees partially debarked, trunks snapped, and trees uprooted.[12]
bgcolor=# EF0WNW of ArtasCampbellSD2330–23350.28abbr=onNaNabbr=on30abbr=onNaNabbr=onA brief landspout tornado touched down in an open field, causing no damage.[13]
bgcolor=# EF0SE of WakaOchiltreeTX2344–23512.5abbr=onNaNabbr=on75abbr=onNaNabbr=onA pivot irrigation system was damaged.[14]
bgcolor=# EF2S of Lakeview to W of EstellineHallTX2344–23596.59abbr=onNaNabbr=on600abbr=onNaNabbr=onThis large but intermittent multiple-vortex tornado passed near the rural community of Plaska, snapping numerous trees and power poles. Several pivot irrigation systems were flipped as well.[15]
bgcolor=# EF0E of StantonHowardTX2351–23591.52abbr=onNaNabbr=on100abbr=onNaNabbr=onAn anticyclonic tornado associated with the Big Spring EF3 tornado remained over open fields, causing no damage.[16]
bgcolor=# EF1SSE of FarnsworthOchiltreeTX2357–00051.5abbr=onNaNabbr=on500abbr=onNaNabbr=onA barn was destroyed, and power lines and two large sections of pivot irrigation were damaged by this large multiple-vortex wedge tornado.[17]
bgcolor=# EF1SSE of FarnsworthOchiltreeTX0004–00071.5abbr=onNaNabbr=on400abbr=onNaNabbr=onTrees were snapped, power lines were damaged, and pivot irrigation systems were flipped.[18]
bgcolor=# EF1N of DeerfieldKearnyKS0012–00212.82abbr=onNaNabbr=on75abbr=onNaNabbr=onTornado moved along an unusual northwesterly path, producing little damage.[19]
bgcolor=# EF1S of PerrytonOchiltreeTX0015–00202.4abbr=onNaNabbr=on75abbr=onNaNabbr=onTree limbs were snapped, a power pole was damaged, and debris was scattered in a field.[20]
bgcolor=# EF0S of ElbowHowardTX0017–00282.29abbr=onNaNabbr=on100abbr=onNaNabbr=onTornado remained over open country, causing no damage.[21]
bgcolor=# EF2ToddSD0025–00354.64abbr=onNaNabbr=on100abbr=onNaNabbr=onEight to ten power poles were snapped and several large trees were heavily damaged.[22]
bgcolor=# EF0NNW of WolfKearnyKS0029–00374.8abbr=onNaNabbr=on75abbr=onNaNabbr=onTornado formed after the previous Kearny County tornado dissipated, producing no damage as it moved along a northwesterly path over open fields.[23]
bgcolor=# EF1SW of WinnerTrippSD0035–00370.68abbr=onNaNabbr=on20abbr=onNaNabbr=onA house sustained roof and siding damage, a pole shed was destroyed, several livestock trailers were blown several yards, and a few trees were downed.[24]
bgcolor=# EF0SW of ElbowGlasscockTX0038–00400.49abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onA brief tornado touched down over open country, causing no damage.[25]
bgcolor=# EFUNW of CanadianOchiltreeTX0049–00510.25abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onA rain-wrapped cone tornado remained over open grassland, causing no damage.[26]
bgcolor=# EF2N of Garden CityGlasscockTX0055–01073.05abbr=onNaNabbr=on200abbr=onNaNabbr=on14 power poles were snapped about 5feet above the ground and a metal building sustained a loss of roof panels.[27]
bgcolor=# EF1Kearny, Wichita, ScottKS0110–01446.78abbr=onNaNabbr=on900abbr=onNaNabbr=onLarge wedge tornado moved along an erratic path through open fields, causing little damage. The tornado was likely capable of producing EF3 or stronger damage based on video evidence.[28] [29] [30]
bgcolor=# EF3N of Garden CityGlasscockTX0142–01543.71abbr=onNaNabbr=on200abbr=onNaNabbr=onA large 640 model oil pumpjack was overturned, indicative of EF3 strength winds. Tree branches were broken along other sections of the path.[31]
bgcolor=# EF0NW of CanadianOchiltreeTX0145–01460.1abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onA tornado moved over open grassland, producing no observable damage.[32]
bgcolor=# EF2NW of Garden CityGlasscockTX0156–02021.9abbr=onNaNabbr=on150abbr=onNaNabbr=onA single-wide mobile home was rolled and destroyed, another mobile home sustained roof damage, and an oil pumpjack was overturned. A metal barn had its roof purlins buckled and trees had their trunks snapped as well.[33]
bgcolor=# EF1SW of Shallow WaterScottKS0200–02206.4abbr=onNaNabbr=on100abbr=onNaNabbr=onA pivot irrigation sprinkler was damaged by the tornado.[34]
bgcolor=# EF0SSW of Garden CityGlasscockTX0202–02081.4abbr=onNaNabbr=on100abbr=onNaNabbr=onShort-lived tornado remained over open country, causing no damage.[35]
bgcolor=# EF0N of YpsilantiStutsmanND0210–02121.05abbr=onNaNabbr=on20abbr=onNaNabbr=onBrief tornado remained over open fields, causing no damage.[36]

May 23 event

EF#! scope="col" width="7%" align="center" class="unsortable"
LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamageSummary
bgcolor=# EF0N of JuniataAdamsNE1937–19400.09abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onBrief landspout tornado in an open field caused no damage.[37]
bgcolor=# EF0N of GranvilleSiouxIA2141–21420.05abbr=onNaNabbr=on25abbr=onNaNabbr=onA brief landspout tornado caused no damage.[38]
bgcolor=# EF0NNW of WoodwardWoodwardOK0125–01412.7abbr=onNaNabbr=on400abbr=onNaNabbr=onLarge but weak tornado moved slowly along a meandering intermittent path, damaging two outbuildings. The University of Massachusetts X-Pol Doppler radar measured EF0 strength winds within the tornado.[39]
bgcolor=# EFUSSE of SelmanHarperOK0224–02342abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onTornado remained over open country and caused no damage. The University of Massachusetts X-Pol Doppler radar measured EF0 strength winds within the tornado.[40]
bgcolor=# EF3ESE of TurkeyMotley, HallTX0230–03069.99abbr=onNaNabbr=on880abbr=onNaNabbr=onA strong wedge tornado bent several large steel electrical poles to the ground. Trees were also uprooted. The tornado moved along an unusual northwestward path.[41] [42] [43]

May 24 event

EF#! scope="col" width="7%" align="center" class="unsortable"
LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamageSummary
bgcolor=# EF1NW of RepublicMarquetteMI1821–18333.78abbr=onNaNabbr=on200abbr=onNaNabbr=onNumerous large trees were downed.[44]
bgcolor=# EF1S of Greenwood ReservoirMarquetteMI1854–19023.87abbr=onNaNabbr=on200abbr=onNaNabbr=onNumerous large trees were downed, some of which fell on a cabin, and the cabin also suffered chimney damage. A trampoline was damaged and lawn furniture was tossed as well.[45]
bgcolor=# EF0SSE of ModocScottKS2056–21001abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onA storm chaser reported and photographed what appeared to be a landspout.[46]
bgcolor=# EF0E of ModocScottKS2104–21224.17abbr=onNaNabbr=on200abbr=onNaNabbr=onSeveral storm chasers videotaped and photographed a tornado which did not hit anything.[47]
bgcolor=# EF0N of ManningScottKS21550.1abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onBrief tornado was reported by an off-duty NWS employee.[48]
bgcolor=# EF0N of ManningScottKS2155–22110.7abbr=onNaNabbr=on100abbr=onNaNabbr=onTornado was reported and documented by an off-duty NWS employee.[49]
bgcolor=# EF0ENE of HealyLaneKS2213–22161.2abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onTornado caused little to no damage.[50]
bgcolor=# EF0ESE of HealyLaneKS2224–22310.8abbr=onNaNabbr=on125abbr=onNaNabbr=onTornado was reported by an off-duty NWS employee.[51]
bgcolor=# EF0NE of HealyLaneKS2226–22280.1abbr=onNaNabbr=on15abbr=onNaNabbr=onBrief tornado was reported by a storm chaser.[52]
bgcolor=# EF1E of Shamrock to NE of BristowCreekOK2228–22438abbr=onNaNabbr=on900abbr=onNaNabbr=onMultiple homes were damaged, some severely, numerous outbuildings were destroyed, and many trees were either snapped or uprooted.[53]
bgcolor=# EF0ENE of ShieldsLaneKS2249–22500.1abbr=onNaNabbr=on15abbr=onNaNabbr=onBrief tornado was reported by a storm chaser.[54]
bgcolor=# EF3NW of Minneola to NNE of EnsignFordKS2255–232514.7abbr=onNaNabbr=on675abbr=onNaNabbr=onLarge cone tornado completely swept away a manufactured home, with nearby vehicles being thrown up to 150 yards away and mangled. Wooden power poles were snapped off and carried long distances through the air, and irrigation pivots were destroyed. One person taking shelter inside a bunker was injured when a piece of pipe penetrated the concrete wall. Video evidence suggests that this tornado may have been capable of producing EF4 damage.[55]
bgcolor=# EF0NW of MinneolaFordKS2259–23010.7abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onBrief and intermittent tornado under a different mesocyclone east-northeast of the previous tornado.[56]
bgcolor=# EF0SSW of AlamotaLaneKS2259–23020.8abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onBrief tornado caused little to no damage.[57]
bgcolor=# EF0SW of Alamota to SE of BeelerLaneKS2304–23101.7abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onTornado tracked to the south-southeast and caused no known damage.[58]
bgcolor=# EF3ENE of Ravanna to SW of Ness CityHodgeman, NessKS2312–233711.02abbr=onNaNabbr=on300abbr=onNaNabbr=onThis strong tornado partially debarked hardwood trees, damaged farm machinery, fences, and storage tanks, and destroyed barns and outbuildings along its path.[59] [60]
bgcolor=# EF1ESE of EnsignFordKS2314–23221.4abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onLarge tree branches were broken and a stock tank was blown away. Tornado touched down to the east of the Minneola EF3 tornado.[61]
bgcolor=# EF0ESE of EnsignFordKS2320–23210.2abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onBrief cone tornado touched down between the Minneola EF3 tornado and the previous tornado and lasted 45 to 60 seconds.[62]
bgcolor=# EF2W of Ensign to SW of Dodge CityFordKS2322–23365abbr=onNaNabbr=on550abbr=onNaNabbr=onLarge cone tornado. Power poles were snapped, a pivot sprinkler was flipped, and two more were damaged. A residence had its roof lifted off as well. The tornado appeared visually to be much stronger than an EF2.[63]
bgcolor=# EF0SSW of Dodge CityFordKS2328–23332.7abbr=onNaNabbr=on90abbr=onNaNabbr=onIntermittent tornado touchdowns, sometimes with two at the same time, to the east of the previous tornado.[64]
bgcolor=# EF1SW of Dodge CityFordKS2332–23382.9abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onTornado touched down to the northeast of the Ensign EF2 tornado as it was dissipating and damaged two irrigation pivots.[65]
bgcolor=# EF1SW of Ness CityNessKS2343–23502.9abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onTornado touched down to the north of the Ness City EF3 tornado after it lifted and broke some large tree branches.[66]
bgcolor=# EF0AkronWashingtonCO23440.01abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onA trained storm spotter reported a brief tornado.[67]
bgcolor=# EFUENE of PringleHutchinsonTX2344–23460.36abbr=onNaNabbr=on25abbr=onNaNabbr=onAn off-duty NWS employee reported an anticyclonic tornado.[68]
bgcolor=# EF0SE of ShamrockAdamsCO23480.01abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onA trained storm spotter reported a brief tornado.[69]
bgcolor=# EF2SW of Dodge City to SE of KalvestaFord, HodgemanKS2352–001616.7abbr=onNaNabbr=on1800abbr=onNaNabbr=onThis large multiple-vortex tornado snapped power poles, flipped a semi-truck, heavily damaged multiple homes, and destroyed pivot sprinklers and outbuildings. Two people were injured. Wind velocities within the tornado indicated that it may have briefly reached EF5 intensity.[70] [71]
bgcolor=# EF0NW of Dodge CityFordKS2355–23560.1abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onStorm chasers encountered a brief tornado.[72]
bgcolor=# EF0S of Ness CityNessKS2356–00116.2abbr=onNaNabbr=on150abbr=onNaNabbr=onTrained storm spotters observed a tornado.[73]
bgcolor=# EF0NW of JetmoreHodgemanKS0003–00050.6abbr=onNaNabbr=on150abbr=onNaNabbr=onStorm chasers reported a tornado.[74]
bgcolor=# EF3N of Dodge CityFordKS0007–00171.9abbr=onNaNabbr=on150abbr=onNaNabbr=onThis large cone tornado caused extensive damage at the Ford County Landfill, where a large metal frame industrial building was destroyed. A large propane tank was thrown onto a road and ruptured, and an outbuilding was also destroyed further along the path.[75]
bgcolor=# EF3NW of Jetmore to SSE of BeelerHodgeman, NessKS0011–00307.7abbr=onNaNabbr=on700abbr=onNaNabbr=onA well-built frame home had its roof torn off and some exterior walls collapsed, with debris scattered long distances downwind. An oil tank was blown over, and a stock trailer was found three miles away from where it originated. Other pieces of machinery were found up to a mile away. Numerous power poles were snapped, and pivot sprinklers were damaged as well.[76] [77]
bgcolor=# EF1N of Dodge CityFord, HodgemanKS0015–00242.7abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onA trailer house, an outbuilding, and some trees were damaged.[78] [79]
bgcolor=# EF0E of Ness CityNessKS0017–00201.32abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onA trained storm spotter reported a south-southeast-moving tornado.[80]
bgcolor=# EF1EdwardsKS0025–00334.3abbr=onNaNabbr=on100abbr=onNaNabbr=onTrees were uprooted and pivot sprinklers were damaged.[81]
bgcolor=# EF0HodgemanKS0036–00423.5abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onA tornado narrowly missed a farm house.[82]
bgcolor=# EF0SE of AkronWashingtonCO00440.01abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onBrief touchdown caused no damage.[83]
bgcolor=# EF1ENE of PlatnerWashingtonCO0047–00500.86abbr=onNaNabbr=on20abbr=onNaNabbr=onA pole barn was lofted and completely destroyed, power poles were snapped, and trees were damaged.[84]
bgcolor=# EF2W of CenterviewEdwardsKS0049–00595.4abbr=onNaNabbr=on150abbr=onNaNabbr=onThis strong anticyclonic tornado snapped power poles and tree limbs, left swirl marks in a wheat field, mangled a pivot sprinkler, and knocked over a sign.[85]
bgcolor=# EF0W of JetmoreHodgemanKS0055–00560.5abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onStorm chasers reported a brief tornado.[86]
bgcolor=# EF3N of Centerview to W of BelpreEdwardsKS0100–01298.3abbr=onNaNabbr=on1100abbr=onNaNabbr=onLarge wedge tornado mangled a well-anchored pivot sprinkler, tearing a large, heavy concrete anchor completely out of the ground. Other pivot sprinklers along the path were flipped or sustained lesser damage, and a storage tank was overturned. Trees were denuded and debarked, large concrete feed bunks were thrown, and farm fields were scoured. Homes sustained roof damage, while outbuildings and grain bins were destroyed as well.[87]
bgcolor=# EF0N of YumaYumaCO0136–01391.21abbr=onNaNabbr=on25abbr=onNaNabbr=onAn emergency manager reported a tornado.[88]
bgcolor=# EF0E of SawyerPrattKS0125–01322.3abbr=onNaNabbr=on75abbr=onNaNabbr=onTrained storm spotters reported a tornado.[89]
bgcolor=# EF0SW of OtisRushKS0138–01400.2abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onSome trees sustained minor damage.[90]
bgcolor=# EF0S of ImperialChaseNE03060.1abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onBrief tornado flipped and dragged an empty irrigation pivot.[91]

May 25 event

EF#! scope="col" width="7%" align="center" class="unsortable"
LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamageSummary
bgcolor=# EF1NNE of MorrisOkmulgeeOK0629–06351.8abbr=onNaNabbr=on350abbr=onNaNabbr=onSeveral trees and tree limbs were snapped, along with a power pole.[92]
bgcolor=# EF0SW of VillardPopeMN2010–20120.16abbr=onNaNabbr=on25abbr=onNaNabbr=onSeveral boats were flipped, a shed was damaged, and shingles were blown off a roof at Amelia Lake.[93]
bgcolor=# EF0SW of MinneapolisOttawaKS2308–23090.47abbr=onNaNabbr=on25abbr=onNaNabbr=onBrief touchdown caused no damage.[94]
bgcolor=# EF0NE of St. AnthonyStearnsMN2309–23153.3abbr=onNaNabbr=on25abbr=onNaNabbr=onA few trees were blown down, and a small amount of tin was peeled off of a barn roof.[95]
bgcolor=# EF4ENE of Niles to ESE of ChapmanOttawa, DickinsonKS0007–014025.09abbr=onNaNabbr=on900abbr=onNaNabbr=onSee section on this tornado - Eight people were injured.[96] [97]
bgcolor=# EF1E of Dwight to SSE of Alta VistaMorris, WabaunseeKS0227–02405.3abbr=onNaNabbr=on75abbr=onNaNabbr=onTwo barns sustained roof damage and power poles were snapped along the path.[98]
bgcolor=# EF2WNW of Carrier to SW of HillsdaleGarfieldOK0253–03125abbr=onNaNabbr=on300abbr=onNaNabbr=onThis slow-moving cone tornado was caught on camera and broadcast live on television. 19 empty rail cars were blown off the tracks and a very large tree was downed.[99]
bgcolor=# EF1S of EskridgeWabaunseeKS0325–03323.53abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onA small farm building had its walls collapsed and large tree branches were broken.[100]

May 26 event

EF#! scope="col" width="7%" align="center" class="unsortable"
LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthDamageSummary
bgcolor=# EF1Eastern BryanBrazosTX1730–17382.86abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onThis high-end EF1 tornado moved through residential areas of Bryan, causing major roof damage to homes and downing trees.[101]
bgcolor=# EF0SE of St. GeorgeRileyKS19030.01abbr=onNaNabbr=on25abbr=onNaNabbr=onLaw enforcement reported a brief touchdown near the Kansas River which caused no damage.[102]
bgcolor=# EF1Wamego to N of LouisvillePottawatomieKS1920–19455.55abbr=onNaNabbr=on200abbr=onNaNabbr=onTornado downed numerous trees and caused roof damage to homes in the towns of Wamego and Louisville. Rural properties sustained considerable damage outside of Wamego.[103]
bgcolor=# EF0E of IndependenceWashingtonTX2003–20060.35abbr=onNaNabbr=on30abbr=onNaNabbr=onNumerous trees were downed in a convergent pattern.[104]
bgcolor=# EF0Wallace Pack UnitGrimesTX2020–20210.11abbr=onNaNabbr=on30abbr=onNaNabbr=onNumerous trees were uprooted around the prison, and cars in the parking lot were moved in different directions.[105]
bgcolor=# EF1SSE of NavasotaGrimesTX2028–20310.1abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onBrief tornado tore much of the roof off of a two-story home, along with a wall on the second floor. Numerous large trees were snapped and uprooted as well. This tornado occurred simultaneously with the other Navasota tornado.[106]
bgcolor=# EF2SSE of NavasotaGrimesTX2029–20321.28abbr=onNaNabbr=on100abbr=onNaNabbr=onTornado destroyed a large metal building and a house, and numerous large trees were uprooted and snapped along the path.[107]
bgcolor=# EF0SW of RossvilleShawneeKS21000.01abbr=onNaNabbr=on25abbr=onNaNabbr=onBrief touchdown caused no damage.[108]
bgcolor=# EF0Southern Silver LakeShawneeKS2106–21091.81abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onA brief tornado caused tree damage and minor structural damage within a larger region of damaging winds. One outbuilding was heavily damaged.[109]
bgcolor=# EF0SSW of Whiteman Air Force BaseJohnsonMO2203–22051.38abbr=onNaNabbr=on25abbr=onNaNabbr=onTornado remained over open country and caused no damage.[110]
bgcolor=# EF0S of Kit CarsonCheyenneCO2305–23080.02abbr=onNaNabbr=on50abbr=onNaNabbr=onTornado remained over open country and caused no damage.[111]
bgcolor=# EF0S of SeibertKit CarsonCO2323–23294.1abbr=onNaNabbr=on25abbr=onNaNabbr=onTornado remained over open country and caused no damage.[112]
bgcolor=# EF1Northwestern ConroeMontgomeryTX2252–22530.96abbr=onNaNabbr=on300abbr=onNaNabbr=onTree damage occurred along the path.[113]
bgcolor=# EF1BurkettColemanTX0101–01085.44abbr=onNaNabbr=on400abbr=onNaNabbr=onA few trees and tree limbs were snapped, and outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. A community center in town sustained roof damage.[114]
bgcolor=# EFUNE of GlazierHemphillTX0110–01130.11abbr=onNaNabbr=on25abbr=onNaNabbr=onBrief rope tornado remained over open country and caused no damage.[115]
bgcolor=# EF0ESE of SidneyComancheTX0146–01491.01abbr=onNaNabbr=on40abbr=onNaNabbr=onTwo homes sustained minor damage, at least three farm storage buildings were damaged or destroyed, and multiple trees were uprooted and large branches were broken off at a cemetery.[116]

Solomon–Abilene–Chapman, Kansas

Solomon–Abilene–Chapman, Kansas
Fujitascale:EF4
Highest Winds:180mph
Enhanced:yes
Casualties:8 injuries

This violent and long-lived wedge tornado was on the ground for 25.09miles and lasted for at least 90 minutes, producing at least mid-range EF4 damage at its most intense point.[117] It first touched down near the Ottawa County community of Niles just after 7:07 PM local time.[118]

The tornado moved eastward and reached EF3 strength to the north of Solomon, where a home lost its roof and exterior walls, and numerous trees were snapped. As the tornado crossed into Dickinson County and moved through rural areas northeast of Solomon, significant weakening occurred as EF1 tree and house damage was noted along this segment of the path. Re-intensification began to occur to the south of Talmage where a two-story house had much of its second floor destroyed, sustaining EF2 damage. A nearby home sustained EF1 damage to its roof as well.[119] The tornado strengthened further as it passed to the north of Abilene, causing significant damage. A house near the corner of Gulf Road and 2700 Avenue sustained EF3 damage and was left with only interior rooms standing, while another home and a large metal outbuilding sustained EF2 damage.

High-end EF3 damage was noted along Hawk Road, where a large but poorly anchored home was completely flattened. The most intense damage in this area occurred at the intersection of Indy Road and 2700 Avenue, where a split-level home was completely swept away, leaving only the basement behind. Anchor bolts were present at this location, though the home's subflooring was poorly anchored, and an EF4 rating was applied. Outbuildings were also destroyed in the vicinity, and a two-story farm home sustained lesser damage.[120] Further to the east, the tornado narrowed and weakened back to EF1 strength as it passed through areas to the northeast of Abeline, causing mainly minor tree damage. However, it strengthened back to EF2 intensity as it crossed I-70/US 40, snapping and denuding numerous large trees.

The tornado then reached its peak strength as it passed just southwest of Chapman, which was placed under a tornado emergency, producing EF4 damage as it crossed Old Highway 40. A few farmsteads in this area were damaged or destroyed, including one where a large, anchor-bolted brick farm home was completely leveled and largely swept away. Only the basement and a pile of debris was left behind at this location. Part of the concrete foundation was severely cracked from the force of the house being ripped away, leaving rebar exposed. While officially given a wind speed estimate of 180mph by the damage survey team, the entry for this tornado in the National Climactic Data Center mentions that the wind speed may have approached over 200mph, or EF5 intensity. However, the area around the house foundation was not swept clean of debris, preventing a rating higher than EF4.[121]

Several vehicles and large pieces of heavy farm machinery in the vicinity were thrown and mangled beyond recognition. Numerous large trees were also denuded and debarked in this area, outbuildings were obliterated, and a set of railroad tracks was bent horizontally by the force of the tornado.[122] While officially rated mid-range EF4, a NWS Topeka employee noted that "Thankfully, the tornado didn't hit any larger cities. Had this hit a city, like Abilene, where there's more structures to hit, this could have very well been an EF5 and we would have had perhaps fatalities."[123] The tornado began to weaken as it passed south of Chapman, causing extensive tree damage and inflicting low-end EF3 damage to a large farm house. To the southeast of Chapman, a home was shifted off of its foundation at EF1 intensity before the tornado dissipated shortly after 8:30 PM. The tornado reached a maximum width of 1/2 mile wide along its path, and damaged or destroyed roughly 20 homes in Dickinson County. No fatalities and eight minor injuries occurred as a result of this tornado.[124] [125] [126] [119]

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