ef2 tornado News

At Least 6 Twisters Slam Areas Southwest of Houston

Residents of areas southwest of Houston are cleaning up debris after severe storms, including at least six tornadoes, swept through the area on Feb. 14. At least six people were injured in Van Vleck, about 70 miles southwest of Houston, …

South Dakota Tornado Had Estimated Wind Speeds Up to 125 MPH

A tornado that damaged homes and other buildings near the southwestern South Dakota community of Hermosa had estimated wind speeds of up to 125 mph, according to the National Weather Service. The agency has rated the twister an EF2 on …

EF2 Tornado Strikes Alabama, Damages at Least 12 Homes

Forecasters say a tornado that severely damaged homes and trees in a Birmingham, Ala., suburb has been determined as an EF2, with winds of between 120 and 125 mph. National Weather Service meteorologist Jason Holmes told The Associated Press that …

EF2 Tornado Hammers Missouri Town, State of Emergency Declared

Residents in a small northwest Missouri town that took a direct hit from an EF2 tornado were busy on May 11 assessing damage and rescheduling events, like the coming high school graduation. The tornado Saturday evening in Orrick yanked roofs …