All Summaries – Page 2

August F2/EF2 F3/EF3 F4/EF4 Pennsylvania Tornado History

Luzerne County, PA Tornadoes – August 19, 1890

On the afternoon of August 19, 1890, four tornadoes occurred in Pennsylvania. The focus of the summary looks at the two most impactful. An F3/borderline F4 tornado crossed through parts of Columbia and Luzerne County. 4 people were killed as it swept away several homes. As that tornado dissipated another tornado formed and plowed into Wilkes-Barre. 16 people were killed as this tornado damaged or destroyed over 400 buildings in the city.

By Nick Wilkes, 7 months4 weeks ago

August F3/EF3 Tornado History Utah

High Uintas Wilderness, UT F3 Tornado – August 11, 1993

On August 11, 1993, one of the most unique tornadoes in history would form in among the Utah mountains of the High Uintas Wilderness. The highest elevation significant tornado and the strongest in Utah history, this event pushed the limits of tornadoes in rugged terrain farther than any other.

By Nelson Tucker, 7 months4 weeks ago

August F2/EF2 Tornado History Utah

Salt Lake City, UT F2 Tornado – August 11, 1999

On August 11, 1999, the most damaging tornado in Utah history carved a 4-mile long swath through the heart of Salt Lake City. Tragically 1 person was killed and over 80 people were injured. 300 buildings were damaged or destroyed.

By Tony Rogers - Nick Wilkes, 7 months4 weeks ago

August F3/EF3 F4/EF4 Minnesota Tornado History

The Northwoods Tornado Outbreak – August 6, 1969

This summary looks at three of the most notable tornadoes of the Northwoods Outbreak on August 6, 1969. Included is a look at the fifth-deadliest tornado in Minnesota state history, the Outing tornado.

By Matt Gaines - Jen Narramore, 7 months4 weeks ago

August F4/EF4 Minnesota North Dakota Tornado History

Tyler, ND-Doran, MN EF4 Tornado – August 7, 2010

On August 7, 2010, 11 tornadoes were reported by the SPC. This summary looks at the most violent, an EF-4 that affected parts of North Dakota and Minnesota. This photogenic tornado was captured on video as it leveled a farm in Wilkin County, MN.

By Giovanni Rizzotti, 7 months4 weeks ago

Alberta Canada F4/EF4 July Tornado History

Edmonton, Alberta F4 Tornado – July 31, 1987

It was a day that came to be known as “Black Friday”. On July 31, 1987, one of the most powerful tornadoes in Canadian history struck Edmonton, Alberta and parts of Strathcona County. It is the deadliest known tornado for Alberta and the second-deadliest for the country. This significant tornado was given a rating of F4 with maximum winds estimated at 260mph.

By Jen Narramore, 7 months4 weeks ago

August F4/EF4 Tornado History Virginia

Petersburg, VA F4 Tornado – August 6, 1993

18 tornadoes ravaged Virginia on the Afternoon of August 6, 1993. This summary looks at the most violent tornado, an F4 that hit Petersburg. Old Towne Petersburg and a large shopping center in Colonial Heights were demolished. Three women were killed in the destruction of a Walmart. The tornado caused $47.5 million in damage, the costliest in Virginia history.

By Nick Wilkes, 7 months4 weeks ago

F4/EF4 July Tornado History Wyoming

Teton Wilderness, WY F4 Tornado – July 21, 1987

On July 21, 1987, an F4 tornado tracked 24 miles across the Teton Wilderness into Yellowstone National Park. Over 1,000,000 trees were knocked down as the tornado slashed its way across mountain tops up to 10,000 feet high, and through valleys. This is the highest altitude in the US that a violent tornado (F4/F5) has ever occurred.

By Nick Wilkes - William Dunn, 8 months4 weeks ago

F4/EF4 July North Dakota Tornado History

Marion, ND F4 Tornado – July 18, 2004

On July 18, 2004, 8 tornadoes touched down in North Dakota. This summary looks at the strongest, an F4 that annihilated a farmstead near Marion. This tornado produced what is arguably among the most intense damage from any tornado in the 2000s.

By Nelson Tucker, 8 months4 weeks ago

Funnel Feature Safety Tornado History

Resistant Roofing Options that Can Withstand a Tornado

A Funnel Feature by Guest Writer Matt Lee. He is the owner of the Innovative Construction and Building Materials blog. In this article, he outlines ways to fortify your roof to help withstand the hail and winds that accompany severe storms and tornadoes.

By Matt Lee, 8 months4 weeks ago