Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD
290 NOUS43 KFSD 221634 PNSFSD IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097- 098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-230445- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 1134 AM CDT Wed May 22 2024 ...NWS Damage Survey for 05/21/24 Tornado Event... .Rural Buena Vista County, IA Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.64 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/21/2024 Start Time: 02:30 PM CDT Start Location: 5 WNW Truesdale / Buena Vista County / IA Start Lat/Lon: 42.7455 / -95.276 End Date: 05/21/2024 End Time: 02:35 PM CDT End Location: 5 WNW Truesdale / Buena Vista County / IA End Lat/Lon: 42.7676 / -95.2643 Survey Summary: A tornado touched down near the intersection of Highway 3 and 70th Avenue in rural Buena Vista County. The tornado tracked to the northeast for 1.64 miles before dissipating near the intersection of 520th Street and 70th Avenue. Along its path, the tornado impacted three farmsteads. Roof panels of an outbuilding were blown off at the first farmstead, along with damage to trees. At the second farmstead, the roof of a single family home was torn off and the garage was shifted off its foundation. Additional tree damage was observed. Trees were broken or uprooted at the third farmstead, along with a blown in garage door and damaged grain bins. The tornado was rated EF1 with a maximum estimated wind speed of 110 mph and width of 75 yards. No injuries or fatalities were reported. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$