Storm Survey Reveals EF-1 Tornado in Christian County on Sunday, April 24

Overview

Strong to locally severe storms moved northeast across central Illinois during the afternoon of April 24.

Tornadoes

Tornado - SHARPSBURG
CHRISTIAN COUNTY

Date	4/24/2022
Time (Local)	5:49 - 5:50 pm CDT
EF Rating	EF-1
Est. Peak Winds	110 mph
Path Length	0.9 miles
Max Width	3 mi. ENE of Sharpsburg
Injuries/Deaths	4 mi. ENE of Sharpsburg
Summary: The primary damage occurred at a farm along E. 1900N Rd., where a 60x120 foot machine shed was destroyed. Debris was strewn over a mile to the northeast.

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

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