Flash flooding and severe storms - July 1st-2nd, 2015

Overview

A series of upper level disturbances and a slow moving frontal boundary combined with high moisture content in the atmosphere to produce widespread heavy rain and flash flooding across much of the Missouri Ozarks. In addition, there was some severe weather including two tornadoes in the late evening of July 1st.

Storm Reports

Tornado
Radar

Tornadoes:

Tornado - W of Warsaw
Benton County

Date	July 1, 2015
Time (Local)	9:56 pm - 10:03
EF Rating	EF-1
Est. Peak Winds	100 mph
Path Length	3.29 miles
Max Width	800 yards
Injuries/Deaths	none

Track Map

Tornado - SE of Brinktown
Maries County

Date	July 1st, 2015
Time (Local)	10:55 pm - 10:59 pm
EF Rating	EF-0
Est. Peak Winds	85 mph
Path Length	0.15 mile
Max Width	50 yards
Injuries/Deaths	none

Track Map

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