http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=60148&source=0
The National Weather Service office in Chicago has confirmed that an EF2 tornado occurred Monday afternoon near Caledonia Illinois, northeast of the city of Rockford.
Meteorologists from the National Weather Service in Chicago surveyed the damage along the track of the tornado Tuesday afternoon. The tornado appeared to begin at 3:04 pm in far east central Winnebago county, one mile east of Rock Cut State Park and approximately one quarter mile southwest of the intersection of Argyle and Harlem Roads. A school bus was blown over by the storm near that intersection, and 6 people on board the bus received minor injuries. The tornado then knocked down eleven electrical high tension towers just southwest of the same intersection. The tornado then continued northeast into western Boone county, and moved across largely open rural fields towards the town of Caledonia. Significant damage occured to at least six buildings in Caledonia, with approximately 20 additional buildings sustaining minor damage. Several large trees were snapped or uprooted and a grain bin was partially collapsed. The tornado then continued northeast from Caledonia, downing several power poles, and causing damage ranging from blown off roofs to completely destroying at least three farm outbuildings. One of these buildings, located 2 miles northwest of Capron, had also been damaged during the January 2008 tornado. The tornado path, consisting mainly of sporadic tree damage at this point, then continued to a location roughly one mile west of Lawrence, where the tornado appears to have dissipated at 3:23pm. Times are approximate based on radar and eye-witness reports.
Path width: 200 yards (varied between 50 and 200 yards)
Path length: 16.4 miles
Estimated Max winds: 135 mph
In addition to the above tornado, thunderstorm wind damage occurred near McFarland and Thomas Drive in Loves Park where shingles were blown off roofs and fascia was damaged on several houses.
http://www.rrstar.com/multimedia/galleries/x842514124/Tornadoes-in-Boone-and-Winnebago-counties
http://blog.chicagoweathercenter.com/2010/11/storm-spotters-track-huge-quarter-to-half-mile-wide-tornado-as-it-damages-homes-and-businesses-while.html
Late Season Tornadoes In SE Wisconsin Confirmed:
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=mkx&storyid=60113&source=0
EF1 Tornado - "Union Grove"
Wind speed: About 90 mph.
Start: 4:01 PM. On Racine/Kenosha County line at intersection of county road KR & 224 Ave
End - Updated - : 4:15 PM. In Racine County at Intersection of County H & County K
Width: 125 Yards
Length - Updated - : About 11.5 Miles, intermittent path, some straight line wind damage as well.
Details: Worst hit was the southwest side of Union Grove. Old Settler's Park had major tree damage. Across from the park, there was roof damage to an industrial building. There was minor residential damage at the intersection of Pleasant Run & Mill Avenue in Union Grove. At the intersection of Hwy 20 and I-94, an RV trailer was ripped in half and a Citgo gas station sustained roof damage. From the Wisconsin Emergency Operations Center: Local officials conducted an aerial damage assessment to determine the extent of damage to the Union Grove area. Racine County officials report that there is widespread damage including the dome over the Union Grove sewer plant and the fairgrounds. Some parts of I-94 were closed during the storm, due to debris and a blown over semi-truck
EF1 Tornado - Walworth County
Start: 3.2miles SE of the Village of Walworth at 3:33PM
End: 2 miles NNE of Zenda at 3:38PM
Length: 4 miles
Width: Approximately 100 yards
Details: 2 homes received significant roof damage. Approximately 80% of each roof destroyed. One of these homes shifted on its foundation. Additionally, 2 other homes received minor damage. 4 barns were damaged, and several power poles downed. From the Wisconsin Emergency Operations Center: Eight structures were damaged. Four were homes and the rest were farm buildings.
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Tornadoes are really destructive. It has burdened many people. I for one experienced something like this a long time ago, my house was a total wreck, and I had to rebuild it. It's a good thing that my friends and relatives helped me. Still, it's sad to think that incidents like this does happen.
Which tornado was that Max that you were in?
Me and my family were situated in Platte County, last 2004. After it hit, we've found out that it was an F3 type. But looking at our house pretty much confirms that. My wife and I, along with our 2 kids hid inside the storm shelter beside our house with just a few seconds before it hit. I guess, we stayed in there a good 5 minutes before I got the courage to look outside when I've noticed that it became calm. First thing that caught my eye was our roofless house. The tornado even chomped its way into our front porch and righ walls. I've had to rebuild our house from ground up after that. I've watched quite a few TV and movies about this, and I've never thought that I'd experience it first hand. The scary part about that ordeal is knowing that my family's life was in danger. My heart goes out to those that have been affected with this kind of disaster, and I pray that they never experience it a second time in their lives.
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