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Topeka, KS
Weather Forecast Office
Overview
On October 4th 2016 a brief tornado went through portions of rural Clay county near Green causing damage to a home and several trees. In addition, strong winds up to 65 mph impacted southwest Shawnee county.Tornadoes:
Tornado -Near Green
Track Map Downloadable KMZ File |
The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories:
EF0 Weak 65-85 mph |
EF1 Moderate 86-110 mph |
EF2 Significant 111-135 mph |
EF3 Severe 136-165 mph |
EF4 Extreme 166-200 mph |
EF5 Catastrophic 200+ mph |
Winds in Shawnee County:
Later in the evening, a severe thunderstorm produced gusty winds from 45 to 65 mph. Tree damage was reported across portions of southwest Shawnee county.
Tree Damage | Tree Damage | Tree Damage |
Photos of Tornado Damage:
Tree and House damage (NWS Survey) |
Tree and House damage (NWS Survey) |
Tree Damage (NWS Survey) |
Tree Damage (NWS Survey) |
Radar:
Radar images of tornado Velocity (left) Reflectivity( right) |
Bright red indicates strong winds estimated at 45-65 mph | Bright red indicates strong winds estimated at 45-65 mph | Tree Damage Points on Map |
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Topeka, KS
1116 NE Strait Avenue
Topeka, KS 66616-1667
785-234-2592
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