F4/EF4 Nebraska October Tornado History
Wayne, NE EF4 Tornado – October 4, 2013
This summary looks at a large, damaging tornado that hit portions of Wayne, NE on October 4, 2014. It reached peak intensity at the Wayne Municipal Airport.
F4/EF4 September Tornado History Virginia
Rixeyville, VA F4 Tornado – September 24, 2001
In this summary, we look at an obscure F4 tornado that moved through portions of northern Virginia. It is one of the most powerful tornadoes in the Baltimore-Washington area, and officially one of only two F4s in the state.
August F2/EF2 F3/EF3 F4/EF4 Minnesota North Dakota Outbreak Tornado History
Northwood, ND Tornado Outbreak – August 26, 2007
11 tornadoes struck parts of the High Plains on August 26, 2007. The strongest was a deadly EF4 that tore through the town of Northwood. In this summary, we look at the three significant tornadoes of the outbreak and the damage they caused.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.