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)