Late-May 2010 tornado outbreak

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Late-May 2010 tornado outbreak
The Bowdle tornado.
TypeTornado outbreak
DurationMay 22–25, 2010
Tornadoes
confirmed		80
Max. rating1EF4 tornado
Fatalities0
Damage$1.684 million[1] (+6.383 million non-tornadic[2])
1Most severe tornado damage; see Enhanced Fujita scale

The Late-May 2010 tornado outbreak was a tornado outbreak that begun on May 22, 2010, and ended May 25. The storm system responsible for the tornadoes affected a large area from North Dakota to New Mexico. The system that caused the outbreak formed from a low-pressure system that was located in Canada.

Meteorological synopsis[edit]

On May 20, a strong low pressure system moved on to the British Columbia coast, bringing with it a cold front over the Rockies, although it produced no showers.[3] Two days later, on May 22, the cold front detached from the low pressure system and connected with a warm front from the Southeastern United States and another low pressure system over Wyoming.[4] Dry line activity increased over the Great Plains and many tornadoes formed in South Dakota.[5] The worst of these tornadoes was rated an EF4 pending further analysis.[6] The next day, on May 23, the warm front joined a portion of the cold front and became an occluded front. The cold front once again joined the Canadian low pressure system.[7] Dry line activity held steady and a number of more tornadoes formed across the Great Plains.[8] Many meteorologists believed that Monday, May 24 would be one of the most active tornado days. Dr. Greg Forbes of the Weather Channel issued an 8/10 risk of tornadoes for spots in the Great Plains. A front was stationed over South Dakota, bringing fast moving supercells and tornadoes from North Dakota to Texas.[9][10] The next day, more severe thunderstorms fired up, but severe activity shifted east and south. VORTEX2 was able to get valuable information when tracking a supercell that produced 3 tornadoes, each weak and short-lived.

Confirmed tornadoes[edit]

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
0 53 14 10 0 1 0 80

May 22 event[edit]

List of confirmed tornadoes –Saturday, May 22, 2010[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF0 S of Akaska Walworth SD 45°17′19″N 100°07′25″W / 45.2886°N 100.1235°W / 45.2886; -100.1235 (Akaska (May 22, EF0)) 22:31–22:35 0.48 mi (0.77 km) 50 yd (46 m) A brief tornado touched down occurred in a field.[11]
EF1 SE of Java Walworth SD 45°25′29″N 99°47′41″W / 45.4248°N 99.7948°W / 45.4248; -99.7948 (Java (May 22, EF1)) 23:16–23:18 0.5 mi (0.80 km) 100 yd (91 m) A tornado knocked down six wooden power poles before lifting quickly.[12]
EF4 ESE of Java to NE of Bowdle Walworth, Edmunds SD 45°26′53″N 99°44′52″W / 45.448°N 99.7479°W / 45.448; -99.7479 (Java (May 22, EF4)) 23:21–23:40 5.7 mi (9.2 km) 1,200 yd (1,100 m) See section on this tornado - A violent tornado tore a path through northern South Dakota.[13][14]
EF0 NNW of Chancellor Pecos TX 30°48′28″N 103°15′00″W / 30.8079°N 103.2501°W / 30.8079; -103.2501 (Chancellor (May 22, EF0)) 23:36–23:49 1.77 mi (2.85 km) 150 yd (140 m) A tornado was observed by trained spotters and local law enforcement, tracking south-southeast. Minor damage was done to vegetation.[15]
EF0 NE of Gretna Edmunds SD 45°29′N 99°28′W / 45.48°N 99.46°W / 45.48; -99.46 (Gretna (May 22, EF0)) 00:10–00:12 0.28 mi (0.45 km) 30 yd (27 m) A tornado briefly touched down near US-12. No damage occurred.[16]
EF0 NNE of Beebe Edmunds SD 45°30′N 99°10′W / 45.5°N 99.16°W / 45.5; -99.16 (Beebe (May 22, EF0)) 00:48–00:50 0.19 mi (0.31 km) 30 yd (27 m) A tornado briefly touched down and lifted. This tornado occurred simultaneously with the tornado below.[17]
EF0 NNE of Beebe Edmunds SD 45°31′N 99°09′W / 45.51°N 99.15°W / 45.51; -99.15 (Beebe (May 22, EF0)) 00:48–00:50 0.21 mi (0.34 km) 10 yd (9.1 m) This tornado occurred simultaneously with the tornado above. It was brief and caused no damage.[18]
EF2 NNE of Ipswich to Wetonka to WSW of Barnard Edmunds, McPherson, Brown SD 45°32′N 99°01′W / 45.54°N 99.01°W / 45.54; -99.01 (Ipswich (May 22, EF2)) 01:01–01:40 18.64 mi (30.00 km) 200 yd (180 m) A significant, long-track first touched down in northeastern Edmunds County, where it tore off sections from the roof of a barn. The tornado then tracked through primarily crop and pasture land to near Deerfield Colony. Sporadic tree damage was observed along the tornado path with many wooden power poles completely sheared off as the tornado entered into McPherson County. The tornado struck a farm where a calving shed was completely destroyed with large sections of the roof blown over 100 yd (91 m). The tornado then caused moderate damage to a barn with one collapsed wall. Multiple softwood and hardwood trees were uprooted and many power poles were completely snapped near the base. The tornado tore the roof off a turkey barn at the Long Lake Colony. Several homes in Wetonka also sustained minor roof damage. The tornado then entered into western Brown County and did some tree damage before dissipating.[19][20][21]
EF0 NW of Chancellor Pecos TX 30°49′13″N 103°17′55″W / 30.8203°N 103.2987°W / 30.8203; -103.2987 (Chancellor (May 22, EF0)) 01:15–01:16 0.25 mi (0.40 km) 150 yd (140 m) A trained weather spotter reported a weak, brief tornado. No damage was reported.[22]
EF1 WSW of Orient Hyde SD 44°52′N 99°23′W / 44.87°N 99.39°W / 44.87; -99.39 (Orient (May 22, EF1)) 01:26–01:29 1.62 mi (2.61 km) 100 yd (91 m) A tornado struck a farm damaging or destroying several large barns, eighteen grain bins and the garage on a home. A grain cart was also tipped over by the tornado and twelve cattle were killed.[23]
EF0 W of Sparks Cherry NE 42°56′24″N 100°16′25″W / 42.9399°N 100.2736°W / 42.9399; -100.2736 (Sparks (May 22, EF0)) 01:45–01:50 1.03 mi (1.66 km) 20 yd (18 m) A tornado touched down over an open field and traveled east where it struck a metal building tearing off a portion of the roof. The tornado destroyed a portion of a grandstand and completely demolished a concession stand before lifting.[24]
EF2 NW of Houghton to W of Hecla Brown SD 45°51′49″N 98°18′39″W / 45.8636°N 98.3108°W / 45.8636; -98.3108 (Houghton (May 22, EF2)) 02:10–02:13 1.29 mi (2.08 km) 100 yd (91 m) A strong tornado tore the roof off an outbuilding and threw several grain bins over 100 yd (91 m). Widespread tree damage also occurred. Before dissipating, the tornado damaged another outbuilding and destroyed an empty grain bin.[25]
EF2 Winner Tripp SD 43°22′32″N 99°51′59″W / 43.3756°N 99.8664°W / 43.3756; -99.8664 (Winner (May 22, EF2)) 02:11–02:22 2.85 mi (4.59 km) 150 yd (140 m) A tornado tracked through Winner, blowing down carports, trees, and flipping tractor-trailers. A large barn had its curved roof blown off in one piece and tossed across a corral east of town. Another machine shed was blown apart.[26]
EF2 ENE of Norden to NW of Burton Keya Paha NE 42°56′34″N 99°55′02″W / 42.9429°N 99.9172°W / 42.9429; -99.9172 (Norden (May 22, EF2)) 02:30–02:50 9.01 mi (14.50 km) 20 yd (18 m) A tornado did extensive tree damage when it touched down, before moving northeast and striking two farmsteads. At the first farmstead, a loafing shed and stock trailer were destroyed, extensive tree and fence damage occurred, and a roof was torn off an old hog building. The most extensive damage occurred north of the farmstead where six rural power poles were broken. The tornado continued to move northeast and destroy a windmill. Then a second farmstead was hit with the tornado destroying a quonset before the tornado lifted.[27]

May 23 event[edit]

List of confirmed tornadoes –Sunday, May 23, 2010[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF2 SE of Verhalen Reeves, Pecos TX 31°00′33″N 103°26′05″W / 31.0092°N 103.4347°W / 31.0092; -103.4347 (Verhalen (May 23, EF2)) 23:56–00:06 3.96 mi (6.37 km) 300 yd (270 m) A strong tornado moved southeastward damaging 12 power poles. All but two of these poles were broken into 3 or 4 pieces each. The tornado was also photographed by a NWS employee and local law enforcement.[28]
EF0 N of Brownsville to S of Brewster Thomas KS 39°15′21″N 101°21′52″W / 39.2557°N 101.3645°W / 39.2557; -101.3645 (Brownville (May 23, EF0)) 01:03–01:06 2 mi (3.2 km) 25 yd (23 m) A storm chaser reported a cone tornado.[29]
EF1 NW of Springfield Baca CO 37°29′N 102°43′W / 37.49°N 102.71°W / 37.49; -102.71 (Springfield (May 23, EF1)) 01:12–01:24 7.9 mi (12.7 km) 100 yd (91 m) A tornado traveled an odd northwest direction, where it downed 5 power poles and moved a hay swather.[30]
EF1 WSW of Felt Cimarron OK 36°31′48″N 102°53′59″W / 36.5301°N 102.8998°W / 36.5301; -102.8998 (Felt (May 23, EF1)) 01:30–01:35 2.05 mi (3.30 km) 25 yd (23 m) A tornado remained over open country.[31]
EF0 SE of Ruleton Sherman KS 39°17′N 101°50′W / 39.29°N 101.84°W / 39.29; -101.84 (Ruleton (May 23, EF0)) 01:52 0.05 mi (0.080 km) 10 yd (9.1 m) A brief tornado was reported.[32]
EF2 SSE of Clayton, NM to W of Felt, OK Union (NM), Cimarron (OK) NM, OK 36°04′23″N 103°07′57″W / 36.0731°N 103.1326°W / 36.0731; -103.1326 (Clayton (May 23, EF2)) 01:52–02:47 21.96 mi (35.34 km) 440 yd (400 m) Power lines were downed, barbed wire fences and hay bales were tossed. In addition, a steel building from a feedlot was destroyed and a semi truck was turned over on private property. The tornado crossed the New Mexico-Oklahoma state line and destroyed a steel windmill tower. Three metal feed troughs were also destroyed along with considerable fence damage before the tornado lifted.[33]
EF0 SSE of Clayton Union NM 36°21′26″N 103°08′40″W / 36.3571°N 103.1445°W / 36.3571; -103.1445 (Clayton (May 23, EF0)) 01:55–02:03 2.53 mi (4.07 km) 100 yd (91 m) A weak satellite of the previous EF2 tornado was videoed.[34]
EF1 NNE of Goodland Sherman KS 39°28′59″N 101°37′21″W / 39.483°N 101.6225°W / 39.483; -101.6225 (Goodland (May 23, EF1)) 02:07–02:17 6.36 mi (10.24 km) 50 yd (46 m) A stovepipe tornado was visible from the NWS office in Goodland. An irrigation pivot was damaged and trees were downed. Several utility poles were broken.[35]
EF1 W of Amistad Union NM 35°53′09″N 103°11′38″W / 35.8859°N 103.194°W / 35.8859; -103.194 (Amistad (May 23, EF1)) 02:10–02:27 5.67 mi (9.12 km) 175 yd (160 m) A residence was damaged.[36]
EF2 W of Sedan Union NM 36°06′20″N 103°09′57″W / 36.1056°N 103.1659°W / 36.1056; -103.1659 (Sedan (May 23, EF2)) 02:12–02:36 8.82 mi (14.19 km) 440 yd (400 m) A single-wide mobile home had its tie-down straps completely destroyed and the undercarriage was carried 40 yd (37 m). Agricultural equipment was also damaged.[37]
EF0 NNE of Goodland Sherman KS 39°32′18″N 101°35′00″W / 39.5384°N 101.5834°W / 39.5384; -101.5834 (Goodland (May 23, EF0)) 02:16–02:19 1.87 mi (3.01 km) 25 yd (23 m) A storm chaser reported a cone tornado.[38]
EF1 N of Sedan to SSE of Clayton Union NM 36°16′30″N 103°07′51″W / 36.2749°N 103.1307°W / 36.2749; -103.1307 (Sedan (May 23, EF1)) 02:36–02:48 4.2 mi (6.8 km) 100 yd (91 m) A fence was downed and a grain silo was destroyed..[39]
EF1 E of Sedan Union NM 36°04′23″N 103°07′57″W / 36.0731°N 103.1326°W / 36.0731; -103.1326 (Sedan (May 23, EF1)) 02:59–03:25 9.33 mi (15.02 km) 175 yd (160 m) Minor damage was reported.[40]

May 24 event[edit]

List of confirmed tornadoes –Monday, May 24, 2010[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF0 Near Kimball Kimball NE 41°14′N 103°40′W / 41.23°N 103.67°W / 41.23; -103.67 (Kimball (May 24, EF0)) 17:34–17:44 0.5 mi (0.80 km) 75 yd (69 m) A tornado was confirmed but no storm survey was performed.[41]
EF0 NE of Scottsbluff Scotts Bluff NE 41°56′N 103°31′W / 41.94°N 103.51°W / 41.94; -103.51 (Scottsbluff (May 24, EF0)) 18:11–18:30 0.25 mi (0.40 km) 50 yd (46 m) A tornado was reported near the Minatare Lake State Recreation Area. No survey was performed.[42]
EF0 Near Gering Scotts Bluff NE 41°49′N 103°40′W / 41.82°N 103.67°W / 41.82; -103.67 (Gering (May 24, EF0)) 18:16–18:36 0.25 mi (0.40 km) 50 yd (46 m) A tornado was confirmed, but no storm survey was done.[43]
EF0 WNW of Kimball Kimball NE 41°16′27″N 103°48′44″W / 41.2743°N 103.8123°W / 41.2743; -103.8123 (Kimball (May 24, EF0)) 18:38–18:45 0.25 mi (0.40 km) 100 yd (91 m) Law enforcement reported a tornado near a conservation reserve project. No damage occurred.[44]
EF2 SSE of Plainview to SSW of Faith Meade SD 44°32′N 102°07′W / 44.53°N 102.12°W / 44.53; -102.12 (Plainview (May 24, EF2)) 19:24–19:57 22.25 mi (35.81 km) 440 yd (400 m) A strong tornado damaged a manufactured home shortly after forming, tearing off its roof and blowing its walls over. The tornado also destroyed an old, abandoned house and a pole barn, and tossed a combine, a hay swather and a van.[45]
EF1 Grafton Walsh ND 48°24′N 97°26′W / 48.4°N 97.44°W / 48.4; -97.44 (Grafton (May 24, EF1)) 19:30–19:35 3 mi (4.8 km) 50 yd (46 m) Several trees were blown down and a metal street light pole was snapped in northeastern Grafton.[46]
EF0 ENE of Big Woods to W of Argyle Marshall MN 48°20′N 97°03′W / 48.33°N 97.05°W / 48.33; -97.05 (Big Woods (May 24, EF0)) 19:48–19:55 4 mi (6.4 km) 50 yd (46 m) A tornado downed a few trees in a shelterbelt and tossed road construction signs.[47]
EF0 SSW of Faith Meade SD 44°57′N 102°05′W / 44.95°N 102.08°W / 44.95; -102.08 (Faith (May 24, EF0)) 20:00–20:06 4.86 mi (7.82 km) 100 yd (91 m) A tornado traveled due north causing no damage.[48]
EF0 NW of Alliance Box Butte NE 42°12′08″N 103°01′05″W / 42.2023°N 103.018°W / 42.2023; -103.018 (Alliance (May 24, EF0)) 20:11–20:30 0.25 mi (0.40 km) 50 yd (46 m) A tornado was reported by the public and relayed on KCOW. No storm survey was performed.[49]
EF0 SSE of Valley City Barnes ND 46°51′11″N 97°57′34″W / 46.8531°N 97.9595°W / 46.8531; -97.9595 (Valley City (May 24, EF0)) 20:29 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 10 yd (9.1 m) A brief touchdown and debris cloud were observed by the public. The tornado remained over an open field.[50]
EF2 SSE of Usta to S of Meadow Perkins SD 45°10′08″N 102°09′00″W / 45.169°N 102.15°W / 45.169; -102.15 (Usta (May 24, EF2)) 20:34–21:00 22.85 mi (36.77 km) 440 yd (400 m) A tornado destroyed outbuildings on two ranches, tossed farm equipment, damaged trees and killed four calves.[51]
EF0 NE of Halstad Norman MN 47°27′08″N 96°40′44″W / 47.4523°N 96.6788°W / 47.4523; -96.6788 (Halstad (May 24, EF0)) 20:48–20:51 1 mi (1.6 km) 20 yd (18 m) A tornado was viewed from a farm as it remained over open fields.[52]
EF2 SSE of Meadow Perkins SD 45°26′17″N 102°09′36″W / 45.4381°N 102.16°W / 45.4381; -102.16 (Meadow (May 24, EF2)) 20:55–21:10 8.23 mi (13.24 km) 440 yd (400 m) A rural school was destroyed.[53]
EF0 W of Shadehill Perkins SD 45°26′17″N 102°09′36″W / 45.4381°N 102.16°W / 45.4381; -102.16 (Meadow (May 24, EF0)) 21:34–21:35 0.05 mi (0.080 km) 30 yd (27 m) The manager of the Shadehill Reservoir State Recreation Area observed a brief tornado touchdown.[54]
EF1 S of New Leipzig Sioux, Grant ND 46°02′N 101°59′W / 46.04°N 101.98°W / 46.04; -101.98 (New Leipzig (May 24, EF1)) 23:05–23:15 1.63 mi (2.62 km) 40 yd (37 m) A low-end EF1 damaged a roof at a farmstead.[55]
EF0 NNW of Fort Yates Sioux ND 46°09′17″N 100°40′45″W / 46.1546°N 100.6793°W / 46.1546; -100.6793 (Ft. Yates (May 24, EF0)) 01:09–01:13 1.35 mi (2.17 km) 35 yd (32 m) Minor damage occurred to fences and a trailer home.[56]
EF0 WNW of Spearman Hansford TX 36°12′00″N 101°16′18″W / 36.2°N 101.2717°W / 36.2; -101.2717 (Spearman (May 24, EF0)) 01:29–01:42 3.06 mi (4.92 km) 100 yd (91 m) A farmstead had some minor damage and large trees were downed.[57]
EF0 W of Spearman Hansford TX 36°12′N 101°15′W / 36.2°N 101.25°W / 36.2; -101.25 (Spearman (May 24, EF0)) 01:37–01:38 0.21 mi (0.34 km) 25 yd (23 m) This tornado was a satellite of the previous tornado. It remained over open country.[58]
EF0 NW of Spearman Hansford TX 36°14′N 101°14′W / 36.24°N 101.24°W / 36.24; -101.24 (Spearman (May 24, EF0)) 01:47–01:49 0.38 mi (0.61 km) 25 yd (23 m) A trained spotter reported an intermittent tornado as it remained over open country.[59]
EF0 S of Tangier Woodward OK 36°22′44″N 99°31′48″W / 36.379°N 99.53°W / 36.379; -99.53 (Tangier (May 24, EF0)) 01:48 0.2 mi (0.32 km) 30 yd (27 m) A small tornado snapped two power poles and some light farm implements were thrown. The residence at the farm sustained minor damage.[60]
EF0 Near Spearman Hansford TX 36°12′N 101°12′W / 36.2°N 101.2°W / 36.2; -101.2 (Spearman (May 24, EF0)) 01:56–01:58 0.14 mi (0.23 km) 25 yd (23 m) A storm spotter reported a tornado over open land.[61]
EF1 SSE of Tuttle Kidder ND 47°03′45″N 99°55′34″W / 47.0626°N 99.9262°W / 47.0626; -99.9262 (Tuttle (May 24, EF1)) 02:00–02:10 2.35 mi (3.78 km) 70 yd (64 m) A tornado damaged vehicles, stalls, and barns. Some animal feeders were tossed and trees were also uprooted.[62]

May 25 event[edit]

List of confirmed tornadoes –Tuesday, May 25, 2010[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF0 SW of Lagarteo Live Oak TX 28°04′15″N 98°01′03″W / 28.0708°N 98.0175°W / 28.0708; -98.0175 (Lagarteo (May 25, EF0)) 16:30–16:31 0.18 mi (0.29 km) 25 yd (23 m) A brief tornado damaged metal animal shelters and awnings at a ranch. Limbs were snapped off some small trees and a large mesquite tree was snapped in half.[63]
EF0 NW of Laura Peoria IL 40°56′53″N 89°51′25″W / 40.9481°N 89.857°W / 40.9481; -89.857 (Laura (May 25, EF0)) 19:10–19:14 0.65 mi (1.05 km) 15 yd (14 m) A landspout tracked over a farm field.[64]
EF0 SSE of Cameo Roosevelt NM 34°16′N 103°12′W / 34.27°N 103.2°W / 34.27; -103.2 (Cameo (May 25, EF0)) 21:13–21:22 0.25 mi (0.40 km) 10 yd (9.1 m) An emergency manager reported a tornado briefly touching down over open rangeland.[65]
EF0 SW of Towner (1st tornado) Kiowa CO 38°25′50″N 102°07′20″W / 38.4306°N 102.1221°W / 38.4306; -102.1221 (Towner (May 25, EF0)) 21:31–21:33 0.01 mi (0.016 km) 50 yd (46 m) A brief landspout occurred over open country.[66]
EF0 SW of Towner (2nd tornado) Kiowa CO 38°24′39″N 102°08′52″W / 38.4107°N 102.1477°W / 38.4107; -102.1477 (Towner (May 25, EF0)) 21:31–21:41 0.13 mi (0.21 km) 75 yd (69 m) A landspout tornado occurred over open land.[67]
EF0 SW of Towner (3rd tornado) Kiowa CO 38°25′28″N 102°07′47″W / 38.4244°N 102.1297°W / 38.4244; -102.1297 (Towner (May 25, EF0)) 21:32–21:40 0.14 mi (0.23 km) 75 yd (69 m) A landspout was observed over open land.[68]
EF0 SW of Towner (4th tornado) Kiowa CO 38°25′06″N 102°08′13″W / 38.4182°N 102.137°W / 38.4182; -102.137 (Towner (May 25, EF0)) 21:37–22:03 0.36 mi (0.58 km) 100 yd (91 m) A tornado tracked over open country.[69]
EF0 SW of Towner (5th tornado) Kiowa CO 38°24′57″N 102°08′27″W / 38.4159°N 102.1408°W / 38.4159; -102.1408 (Towner (May 25, EF0)) 21:41–21:48 0.2 mi (0.32 km) 50 yd (46 m) A landspout occurred over open country.[70]
EF0 SW of Towner (6th tornado) Kiowa CO 38°25′09″N 102°08′08″W / 38.4192°N 102.1355°W / 38.4192; -102.1355 (Towner (May 25, EF0)) 21:48–21:49 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 50 yd (46 m) A landspout occurred over open country.[71]
EF0 SW of Towner (7th tornado) Kiowa CO 38°24′53″N 102°08′37″W / 38.4146°N 102.1437°W / 38.4146; -102.1437 (Towner (May 25, EF0)) 21:48–21:55 0.26 mi (0.42 km) 50 yd (46 m) A landspout occurred over open country.[72]
EF0 SSE of Pleasant Hill Curry NM 34°29′N 103°03′W / 34.48°N 103.05°W / 34.48; -103.05 (Pleasant Hill (May 25, EF0)) 21:55–21:56 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 10 yd (9.1 m) A tornado occurred just west of the New Mexico-Texas state line. No damage was reported.[73]
EF0 SW of Towner (8th tornado) Kiowa CO 38°24′43″N 102°08′46″W / 38.412°N 102.146°W / 38.412; -102.146 (Towner (May 25, EF0)) 21:55–22:03 0.32 mi (0.51 km) 75 yd (69 m) A landspout occurred over open country.[74]
EF0 ESE of Sheridan Lake Kiowa CO 38°26′29″N 102°12′58″W / 38.4415°N 102.2162°W / 38.4415; -102.2162 (Sheridan Lake (May 25, EF0)) 21:56–21:58 0.14 mi (0.23 km) 50 yd (46 m) A landspout occurred over open country.[75]
EF0 ESE of Sheridan Lake Kiowa CO 38°26′15″N 102°12′54″W / 38.4375°N 102.215°W / 38.4375; -102.215 (Sheridan Lake (May 25, EF0)) 21:56–21:58 0.17 mi (0.27 km) 50 yd (46 m) A landspout occurred over open country.[76]
EF0 E of Sheridan Lake Kiowa CO 38°27′22″N 102°11′54″W / 38.456°N 102.1983°W / 38.456; -102.1983 (Sheridan Lake (May 25, EF0)) 22:07–22:12 1.2 mi (1.9 km) 75 yd (69 m) A landspout occurred over open country.[77]
EF0 W of Towner Kiowa CO 38°28′10″N 102°09′49″W / 38.4695°N 102.1635°W / 38.4695; -102.1635 (Towner (May 25, EF0)) 22:18–22:20 0.19 mi (0.31 km) 50 yd (46 m) A landspout occurred over open country.[78]
EF0 N of Towner Kiowa CO 38°32′N 102°05′W / 38.53°N 102.08°W / 38.53; -102.08 (Towner (May 25, EF0)) 22:20–22:21 0.14 mi (0.23 km) 50 yd (46 m) A landspout occurred over open country.[79]
EF0 WNW of Horace Greeley KS 38°33′53″N 102°01′56″W / 38.5647°N 102.0323°W / 38.5647; -102.0323 (Horace (May 25, EF0)) 23:17–23:20 0.83 mi (1.34 km) 10 yd (9.1 m) A brief tornado was spotted.[80]
EF0 NNW of Horace Greeley KS 38°36′33″N 101°49′36″W / 38.6092°N 101.8268°W / 38.6092; -101.8268 (Horace (May 25, EF0)) 23:49–23:51 0.6 mi (0.97 km) 25 yd (23 m) A tornado was observed over a wheatfield.[81]
EF0 W of Dimmitt Castro TX 34°33′00″N 102°21′18″W / 34.55°N 102.3551°W / 34.55; -102.3551 (Dimmitt (May 25, EF0)) 00:52–00:53 0.2 mi (0.32 km) 50 yd (46 m) Numerous storm chasers and storm spotters photographed a brief tornado over open fields.[82]
EF0 WSW of Gove City Gove KS 38°51′11″N 100°44′01″W / 38.8531°N 100.7337°W / 38.8531; -100.7337 (Gove (May 25, EF0)) 01:06–01:07 0.34 mi (0.55 km) 10 yd (9.1 m) A brief tornado occurred.[83]
EF0 NE of Dimmitt Castro TX 34°35′27″N 102°16′13″W / 34.5909°N 102.2703°W / 34.5909; -102.2703 (Dimmitt (May 25, EF0)) 01:11 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 20 yd (18 m) Storm spotters observed a dusty tornado occurring on open rangeland.[84]
EF0 SW of Gove City Gove KS 38°50′N 100°41′W / 38.83°N 100.68°W / 38.83; -100.68 (Gove (May 25, EF0)) 01:14–01:20 4.77 mi (7.68 km) 75 yd (69 m) A tornado was spotted before becoming rain-wrapped.[85]
EF0 NE of Dimmitt Castro TX 34°34′51″N 102°16′58″W / 34.5807°N 102.2827°W / 34.5807; -102.2827 (Dimmitt (May 25, EF0)) 01:14 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 20 yd (18 m) A brief and dusty tornado touched down over open rangeland.[86]
EF1 SSW of Gove City to SSE of Quinter Gove KS 38°51′43″N 100°32′45″W / 38.8619°N 100.5457°W / 38.8619; -100.5457 (Gove City (May 25, EF1)) 01:26–01:39 21.26 mi (34.21 km) 75 yd (69 m) Approximately 15 power poles were damaged.[87]
EF1 SE of Gove City to SSE of Quinter to S of Collyer Gove, Trego KS 38°50′38″N 100°20′09″W / 38.844°N 100.3357°W / 38.844; -100.3357 (Gove City (May 25, EF1)) 01:44–02:12 15.8 mi (25.4 km) 150 yd (140 m) A tornado overturned a center-pivot in Gove County. The tornado began to occlude after entering Trego County, taking a sharp northeastern turn. No damage occurred in Trego County.[88][89]
EF0 ENE of Walsh Baca CO 37°26′N 102°08′W / 37.43°N 102.14°W / 37.43; -102.14 (Walsh (May 25, EF0)) 01:52–01:56 1.05 mi (1.69 km) 75 yd (69 m) A tornado tracked northwest, damaging a mobile home and some outbuildings before lifting over open fields.[90]
EF1 NE of Walsh Baca CO 37°26′16″N 102°10′17″W / 37.4379°N 102.1713°W / 37.4379; -102.1713 (Walsh (May 25, EF1)) 02:00–02:07 2.48 mi (3.99 km) 300 yd (270 m) A large tornado damaged fencing and uprooted trees.[91]
EF0 S of Ellis to SSW of Yocemento Ellis KS 38°52′15″N 99°33′32″W / 38.8707°N 99.5589°W / 38.8707; -99.5589 (Ellis (May 25, EF0)) 03:20–03:30 6.91 mi (11.12 km) 75 yd (69 m) A tornado passed over pastureland.[92]

Bowdle, South Dakota[edit]

Bowdle, South Dakota
EF4 tornado
Max. rating1EF4 tornado
Fatalities0
1Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale

A large and violent tornado first touched down by a farmstead in eastern Walworth County. Immediately at EF2 intensity, several outbuildings were severely damaged with the residence sustaining siding and roof damage. A stock trailer was thrown about 75 yd (69 m) from its original location. Tree damage was sustained on the west side of the property. The tornado continued moving northeast crossing into Edmunds County, where it then briefly weakened to EF1 strength. At the first farm, several large cottonwood trees were uprooted along with damage to several trailers. Three grain bins were also destroyed. The residence suffered some shingle and antenna damage. The tornado then tracked northeast, quickly intensifying into an EF3 where it slammed into a second farm 1.5 mi (2.4 km) northwest of Bowdle. At this farmstead, several outbuildings were damaged or destroyed along with widespread tree damage. The main residence at this location suffered no damage. Several grain cars were also rolled about 100 yd (91 m) into the trees behind the house. As the tornado exited this farmstead, it intensified to EF4 strength, before tearing through a third farmstead. At this farm, the main residence suffered major damage to walls with part of the roof removed. Widespread tree damage was sustained with many of the trees completely debarked with only the stumps of the largest branches remaining. Two large garages were completely destroyed with the concrete slab wiped clean. The vehicles in one garage were rolled or tossed from 25 yd (23 m) to 100 yd (91 m) yards away. Another vehicle flew through the air before resting in a tree shelter belt to the north of the residence. Several other outbuildings were completely destroyed.The tornado then toppled six to eight metal power transmission towers as it moved to the north of the farm. One tower was sheared off from the concrete footings and was thrown an estimated 400 yd (370 m). Ground scouring was visible along the path of these towers. The large tornado began to track east, declining to EF2 intensity before crossing over SD-47 where a state radio tower was toppled. The tornado lifted shortly thereafter.[93][94]

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency.

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