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Updated: 9:53 PM Jun 17, 2009
Elbert County Tornado an EF-2
Officially, the National Weather Service Office in Boulder has rated the Elbert County tornado an EF-2... Posted: 9:53 PM Jun 17, 2009Reporter: 11News Storm Team Email Address: weather@kktv.com |
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In size, the Elbert County tornado was a big one. However, tornado size doesn't always mean that it is a strong tornado. This tornado at its widest was about a quarter of a mile wide. No doubt, a big tornado anywhere let alone Colorado. However, most of the damage was done by EF-1 and EF-2 winds. On the Enhanced Fujita Scale, that means wind speeds between 110 and 137 mph. Pretty impressive for a Colorado twister. Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities.
For a complete damage survey go to the weather blog:
http://www.kktv.com/blogs/talkweather/48297902.html
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