National Weather Service confirms a tornado touched down a few blocks from here. It was puny as such things go… EF-1, winds of 95 miles per hour. But it did raise a ruckus.
Destructive Winds, Very Large Hail & Tornadoes: April 4-5th, 2023
| Date | 04/04/2023 |
| Time (Local) | 09:41 AM – 09:43 AM |
| EF Rating | EF-1 |
| Est. Peak Winds | 95 mph |
| Path Length | 1.6 miles |
| Max Width | 150 yards |
| Injuries/Deaths | 0 |
| Summary:
A brief tornado touched down in Rock Island, Illinois. The tornado knocked over and snapped large trees and produced minor damage to several roofs. Widespread damaging straight line winds up to 90 mph also caused significant damage across the city. |
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