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Wind and Rain in the Northeast; Atmospheric River to Impact the West

A cold front will cross the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. through today with gusty winds and areas of rain showers. A strong atmospheric river is then expected to move into the Northwest by midweek bringing a threat for moderate to heavy rainfall and flooding, gusty winds, and mountain snows for parts of Washington, Oregon, northern California, and the Sierra Nevada. Read More >

March Tornadoes 

South Central Nebraska and North Central Kansas

(1950-2017)

 

Tornado Touchdowns Tornado Tracks

 

 

Tornado Descriptions (EF2 and Greater)

  • Tornado Outbreak! March 13, 1990:
    There were 59 tornadoes in the United States on this day alone, and 26 of the tornadoes were rated F2-F4.  In south central Nebraska and north central Kansas, there was one F4 tornado, four F3 tornadoes, three F2 tornadoes, and 10 F1 tornadoes.  Many of the tornadoes occurred during daylight and could be seen for miles.  Please see the link above for detailed information on the tornadoes, tracks, damage and video.

  • F2/EF2
    January 7, 1992 
    Rooks County:  A tornado touched down at approximately 5:10 pm CST and was seen by many people as it moved northward for one mile, and hit the eastern edge of Plainville, KS.  The tornado destroyed 15 mobile homes and caused other damage.
    Smith County:  A tornado touched down at approximately 6 pm CST, 6 miles north northwest of Downs, KS and tracked 18 miles to two miles northwest of Lebanon, KS.  At a farm 10.5 miles north northwest of Downs, a house was damaged and all of the outbuildings were blown away.
    January 7, 1992 
    Osborne County:  The tornado occurred in Osborne County, KS.  Little information exists on this tornado.