Overview
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Multiple supercells developed across western and central Kansas on the late afternoon into late evening of May 18th, 2025. Multiple tornadoes formed with 7 of them rated as an EF3. In addition to the tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds also accompanied these storms. |
Tornadoes
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NOTE: times shown below are local to your device's time zone. |
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 |
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| Tornadoes that fail to impact any ratable structures on the EF-Scale are rated EF-Unknown (EF-U) | |||||
Photos
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| House west of Scott City | Parts of building SW Kiowa County | Parts of building SW Kiowa County | Trees debarked SW Kiowa County |
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| Trees Destroyed north of Haviland | Building damaged north of Haviland | Train box cars derailed north of Haviland | Debarked trees and debris northwest of Pratt |
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| Building west of Pratt | House damage west of Pratt | Building Damage NW Pratt County | House damage NW Pratt County |
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| Trees debarked NW Pratt County | Building destroyed NW Pratt County | Building destroyed NW Pratt County | Building destroyed SE Stafford County |
Radar
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| Scott City 535pm | Garfield 745pm | South Kiowa County 922pm |
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| Greensburg 946pm | Haviland 1006pm | Byers 1052pm |
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