EF1 Tornado — Elk, Pennsylvania

2021-05-04 · near Byrnedale, Elk, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF1 tornado occurred in Elk County at approximately 2:51 pm on May 4, 2021. Photo evidence shows tree damage concentrated along a narrow area along Old Byrnedale Rd and Route 255 about 2.5 miles NNW of Weedville, PA. Several trees were uprooted or snapped. This is likely near the end of the damage path, based on weakening low level rotation and updraft strength observed by radar. Video evidence from Weedville shows a rapidly rotating funnel approximately 0.5 miles WSW of Route 255. A ridge line obstructed the view of the ground beneath the funnel. However, a radar-indicated tornado debris signature confirms lofted debris and subsequently the occurrence of a tornado.

Wider weather episode

An EF1 tornado touched down north of Weedville, Elk County on the afternoon of May 4, 2021. The tornado produced maximum winds estimated near 90 mph along a path that was just over half a mile in length and had a maximum path width of approximately 125 yards.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 947765. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.