EF3 Tornado — Nemaha, Kansas

2019-05-21 · near Bern, Nemaha, Kansas

5.9 mi

Path length

300 yds

Path width

Event narrative

This short-lived but powerful tornado tracked through northern Nemaha County and damaged several structures. The most severe damage occurred to a home towards the middle of the tornado's path, where low end EF-3 damage was noted. Damage to trees and power lines also occurred. The tornado lifted about 200 yards south of the Nebraska state line.

Wider weather episode

Supercell t-storms developed quickly along an arc from north central east southeast through northeast Kansas during the late afternoon and early evening on Tuesday May 21st. The supercells occurred in an environment conducive to rapid low level rotation and tornado formation. At least 6 tornadoes were documented between 4pm and 9 pm during that evening. Some were longer track tornadoes with the strongest being rated an EF3.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 818322. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.