Elwood 12/10/2016 EF-5

General Information:

This tornado is the final tornado in the Elwood-Greenfield outbreak, bringing the outbreak to a close with 1 EF-5, 1 EF-3, and 4 EF-0 tornadoes. Taking into account only windspeeds, then the tornadoes to occur in this outbreak were (in order) EF-3, EF-1, EF-2, EF-1, EF-2, EF-5. This tornado tore through the southwestern flank of Elwood, leaving only a few houses at the northeast end still standing. The tornado's unusual southeast movement proved deadly to a couple chasers, tossing chaser cars (and citizen cars) as far as Greenfield's outer limits.

Statistics:

• Maximum Windspeed: 218 MPH
• Cities Impacted: Elwood
• Time on Ground: c. 40 minutes
• Damage Rating: 216 MPH Mid EF-5

Damage Survey:

My damage survey (enlarged to compensate for darkness)

 

Elwood-Greenfield Monster EF-3

General Information:

This tornado formed over Elwood, essentially arcing around the edge of the city for the beginning of its lifespan, before strengthening and punching through the core of the city. Just before exiting the city of Elwood, the tornado hit its maximum windspeed of 151 MPH, tearing apart the final house before weakening as it meandered across the field. The tornado managed to reach Greenfield as a measly EF-1, before finally dissipating altogether.

This tornado is the first tornado in the 12/10/2016 Elwood-Greenfield outbreak. Of the six tornadoes in this outbreak, this tornado is only one of two to damage the city, the other a monster EF-5.

Statistics:

• Max windspeed: 151 MPH
• Cities Impacted: Elwood, Greenfield
• Time on Ground: c. 30 minutes
• Damage Rating: 150 MPH Mid EF-3

Images:

Elwood damage (with survey)

Greenfield damage (with survey)

Greenfield Damage (no survey)

Elwood damage (no survey)