EFU Tornado — Jackson, Kansas

2023-05-12 · near Netawaka, Jackson, Kansas

0.0 mi

Path length

10 yds

Path width

Event narrative

A brief tornado was observed between Netawaka and Whiting around 7:38 PM. While photo evidence exists of the tornado kicking up dirt beneath its funnel, no damage was observed due to the brief and rural location. Exact location estimated based on photo and radar evidence.

Wider weather episode

A cluster of thunderstorms developed along a dryline and moved slowly across parts of northeast Kansas during the late afternoon and evening of May 12th. At least 5 tornadoes were documented from these storms. A couple of the tornadoes did produce damage to structures in Jackson and Brown Counties.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1087049. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.