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Overview

During the evening of June 14, 2019, thunderstorms moved over Price County. One of the storms produced a tornado which began 4.1 miles west-northwest of Kennan and ended 2.2 miles west-northwest of Ogema. Sporadic damage was reported which is consistent with an EF-0 tornado with peak winds of 65-75 mph. The tornado was well-documented with numerous photos and videos during it`s life. We extend our thanks to Price County Emergency Management for their considerable assistance in documenting and assessing this tornado event.

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The Kennan-Ogema Tornado seen from north of Kennan, WI.

(Photo Courtesy Becky Kempen )

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