Tornado Hits Marathon County on August 4, 2016

Overview

A thunderstorm produced a tornado in western Marathon County about five miles east of Colby. The tornado occurred about 11:20 AM and was on the ground for almost 4 1/2 miles before dissipating. Over a dozen homesteads/farms were affected. The tornado was rated EF1 with peak winds around 90 mph.

Damage near the start of the tornado track. Photo by Bert Nitzke.

Tornado
Photos & Video

Tornadoes:

Tornado - Marathon County

Date	August 4, 2016
Time (Local)	11:20 AM-11:26 AM
EF Rating	EF1
Est. Peak Winds	90 mph
Path Length	4.4 miles
Max Width	250 yards
Injuries/Deaths	0 / 0
Summary: A tornado formed around 11:20 AM and quickly moved east along Huckleberry Road in western Marathon County.

Track Map

Downloadable KMZ File

The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories:

EF0 Weak 65-85 mph	EF1 Moderate 86-110 mph	EF2 Significant 111-135 mph	EF3 Severe 136-165 mph	EF4 Extreme 166-200 mph	EF5 Catastrophic 200+ mph

Photos & Video:

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Damage to a barn. (Photo by Bert Nitzke)	Tree damage. (Photo by Bert Nitzke)	Crop damage. (Photo by Bert Nitzke)	Tree damage. (Photo by Bert Nitzke)

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