National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Tornado Outbreak Expected Today in the Central U.S. Followed by Multi-Day Heavy Rainfall Event

A tornado outbreak is expected today and tonight from parts of the lower Mississippi Valley into the Mid-South and lower Ohio Valley. Numerous tornadoes, along with multiple long-track EF3+ tornadoes, appear likely. A multi-day, potentially historic heavy rainfall event may produce catastrophic and life-threatening flooding today through Saturday from the Ozarks into the Ohio River Valley. Read More >

Overview

During the afternoon of June 13 2016, a tornado touched down about 3 miles northwest of Hermosa at 4:22 pm MDT. The tornado traveled in a northeast direction and was on the ground for approximately 12 minutes. The tornado dissipated about 6 miles northeast of Hermosa.

The tornado initially touched down in a wooded area along Murphy Road, where numerous pine trees were snapped. As the tornado tracked northeast, it snapped several power poles along Highway 79. As the tornado entered the Spring Creek Acres subdivision, several homes were badly damaged and many outbuildings were destroyed. Preliminary damage associated with this tornado has been rated EF-2, with winds estimated between 120 and 125 mph.

nws logo Media use of NWS Web News Stories is encouraged!
Please acknowledge the NWS as the source of any news information accessed from this site.
nws logo