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Brandon, WI EF1 Tornado Overview
An EF1 tornado occurred in the Village of Brandon on Friday, May 27. Our damage survey team has confirmed the tornado was on the ground for approximately 4.5 miles, snapping trees and branches, and causing roof and window damage to houses. Some power lines were also downed. The tornado started about one-half mile south of the Brandon town center, south of the junction of Pheasant Dr. and Upland Dr. It ended along Reeds Corner Rd., east of Brandon Rd. This tornado was on the ground from 5:35 PM to 5:52 PM.
Tornado:
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Tornado - BRANDON, WI
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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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Photos & Video:
Damage photos from Brandon (click to enlarge)
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| Damage in Brandon (Matt Roeder) |
Damage in Brandon (Matt Roeder) |
Damage in Brandon (Matt Roeder) |
Damage in Brandon (Matt Roeder) |
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Radar:
Radar imagery as the storm moved over Brandon (click to enlarge)
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| Radar Image | Radar Loop (Reflectivity, Velocity, Correlation Coefficient, and Differential Reflectivity) |
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