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Tornado (EF2)Grundy, Illinois

November 17, 2013 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
0
Direct injuries
5
Property damage
$10.8M
Tornado scale
EF2
Area
Grundy

Event narrative (NOAA)

The tornado formed just northwest of the intersection of E Braceville Road and S Carbon Hill Road where several softwood trees were uprooted. The tornado moved northeast just north of E Reed Road where a single family residence sustained visible damage to its exterior while a metal outbuilding sustained roof and exterior wall damage. A single family home sustained considerable damage near the intersection of Berta Road and Spring Road where two people were injured. The tornado continued into a subdivision north of Spring Road where widespread minor damage occurred to several dozen homes. Several homes received more substantial damage though, including partial loss of roofs and second story walls. The tornado continued into Will County around 12:26 PM CST. Maximum wind speeds were est

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

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