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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Paducah, KY
454 PM CDT Fri May 31 2024 /554 PM EDT Fri May 31 2024/


...NWS Damage Survey for 05/26/2024 Tornado Event in Union and Johnson County in Southern Illinois...


..EF-1 damage found near Buncombe...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.05 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   100 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             05/26/2024
Start Time:             08:14 PM CDT
Start Location:         6 WNW Buncombe / Union County / IL
Start Lat/Lon:          37.5096 / -89.0815

End Date:               05/26/2024
End Time:               08:22 PM CDT
End Location:           1 E Buncombe / Johnson County / IL
End Lat/Lon:            37.4693 / -88.9653

Survey Summary:
The tornado began just east of Interstate 57 in Union County, and
crossed into Johnson County ending just east of Buncombe. Much of
the path was marked by tree damage with numerous trees snapped or
uprooted. A few outbuildings and a barn were heavily damaged
about two and a half miles northeast of Elvira, near South Lick
Creek Road. Additional tree damage was found near Buncombe where
several trees were uprooted and snapped. A carport was flipped
over onto its side in Buncombe.

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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.

Surveyors: AD/SGE

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