Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Amarillo, TX
Issued by NWS Amarillo, TX
179 NOUS44 KAMA 302122 PNSAMA OKZ001>003-TXZ001>020-317-010930- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Amarillo TX 422 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026 ...NWS Damage Survey for 09/29/2026 Tornado Event... .SE Claude Tornado... Rating: EFU Estimated Peak Wind: N/A Path Length /statute/: 0.98 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 09/29/2026 Start Time: 07:12 PM CDT Start Location: 4 SE Claude / Armstrong County / TX Start Lat/Lon: 35.0658 / -101.3167 End Date: 09/29/2026 End Time: 07:15 PM CDT End Location: 4 SE Claude / Armstrong County / TX End Lat/Lon: 35.0731 / -101.3019 Survey Summary: This tornado was documented by spotters via pictures and video. No damage was found with this tornado as indicators are sparse. Path length was estimated via radar. .VFW Road Tornado... Rating: EFU Estimated Peak Wind: N/A Path Length /statute/: 0.59 miles Path Width /maximum/: 25 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 09/29/2026 Start Time: 09:37 PM CDT Start Location: 6 N Canyon / Randall County / TX Start Lat/Lon: 35.0752 / -101.95 End Date: 09/29/2026 End Time: 09:43 PM CDT End Location: 7 N Canyon / Randall County / TX End Lat/Lon: 35.0819 / -101.9436 Survey Summary: This tornado was observed by multiple spotters with picture and video evidence. The tornado developed in a field to the west of VFR Road and south of Lone Star Road. It moved very little in the field and dissipated before crossing any roads. There were no damage indicators to assess a further rating. && 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 events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ JC/LF