Additional rounds of thunderstorms are expected Thursday and Thursday night across Oklahoma and north Texas, with risks for both large hail and flash flooding. Strong winds may accompany any storms from east Texas northeast through the lower Great Lakes. 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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