Trenton 3/18/2017 EF-5

Statistics:

• Maximum Windspeed: ???
• Time on Ground: ???
• Cities Affected: Trenton
• Rating: 200 MPH Weak EF-5

 Images:

Damage swath (no survey)

Damage swath (with survey)

 

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)

 

Quick EF-5 update

Dislodged slab in Greenfield, ranking this tornado as a weak EF-5.

Barely moved slab in Elwood

Dislodged slab in Elwood

Since I don't have time, this will be just a quick summary.

• Max Windspeed: 280 MPH
• Max Damage Speed: 200 MPH Weak EF-5
• Cities Affected: Greenfield and Elwood
• Time on Ground: No Idea whoops LOL

Lack of Damage Surveys

Just wanted to explain myself a bit as to why there were no damage surveys present for almost two straight months.

I've been very busy. Plain and simple.

On average, I have about thirty minutes of time to myself and I'd much rather be using that time to gather my thoughts and do my own personal things than do a damage survey every day. There will be more damage surveys in the future, but the frequency will likely be very small.

8/11/2016 Greenfield EF-3

General Information:

This tornado touched down south of Greenfield, quickly gaining size and strength. The tornado hit its maximum windspeeds of c. 170 MPH outside the city, then began weakening just as it entered the city. As it demolishes homes and the HQ, the tornado continues to weaken, eventually exiting Greenfield and dissipating altogether.

Statistics:

• Max windspeed: c. 170 MPH
• Cities Impacted: Greenfield
• Time on Ground: Estimated 25-35 minutes
• Damage Rating: 165 MPH Strong EF-3

Damage Survey:

Image taken thirty-six minutes after the tornado dissipated.

 

7/25/2016 Greenfield - Elwood EF5

General Information:

This tornado touched down just outside of Trenton, moving very slowly at first. The tornado quickly gained strength and moved Northwest towards Greenfield, where it would hit 200 MPH winds just inside the city. The tornado moves through Greenfield, completely leveling many homes, the storm chaser HQ, and knocking down the tower. The tornado continues gaining strength even as it moves out of Greenfield, reaching 278 MPH, then weakening as it continues towards Elwood. The tornado hits Elwood, moving a slab, then continues to weaken as it moves throughout the city. After the tornado exits Elwood, it continues to an empty field where it dissipates. Left in its path is total destruction.

Statistics:

• Max Windspeed: 278 MPH
• Cities Impacted: Greenfield, Elwood
• Time On Ground: c. 50 minutes
• Damage Rating: 200-215 MPH Weak EF-5*

*This damage rating is not exact because there is no current estimate for storm shelter destruction. In fact, in the Greenfield survey image, I forgot to point out the destroyed storm shelter as it was covered by part of a house's roof.

Damage Survey:

 

Greenfield Damage Survey (there should be one more piece of EF-5 damage where the storm shelter is)

Elwood Damage Survey

This tornado is the second EF-5 to impact two cities. However, it is the first undisputed EF-5 to impact two cities.