F3 Tornado — Lincoln, Colorado

1999-05-31 · near Genoa, Lincoln, Colorado

Wider weather episode

Two tornadoes touched down causing extensive damage north of Genoa. The first tornado, an F2, caused minor damage to a home, but substantial damage to trees in the area. The second tornado, an F3, destroyed 2 mobile homes and several grain bins. It also caused moderate damage to 2 framed houses. At one farm, several dogs that were boarded in kennels were killed. Several trees and dozens of power poles were also snapped, and a pickup truck was tossed over a quonset hut. Damage was estimated to be $3-4 million.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5699026. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.