Heavy rainfall and flooding concerns remain for today across Central Texas and the Hill Country, with scattered thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening. Tropical Storm Chantal has formed and will bring heavy rainfall and flooding concerns to portions of the coastal Carolinas. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are expected from the Southeast to Mid-Atlantic. Read More >
Overview
Severe thunderstorms impacted our region on Columbus Day 2014, with 6 tornadoes being confirmed.Tornadoes:
Tornado #1 - Puxico, Missouri
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Tornado #2 - Zalma, Missouri
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Tornado #3 - Leopold, Missouri
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Tornado #4 - Bluford, Illinois
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Tornado #5 - Dix, Illinois
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Tornado #6 - New Harmony, Indiana
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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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