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NWS Confirms EF1 Tornado in Ray County With 95 mph Winds

The 20-minute track across rural roads now guides local damage checks.

Overview

  • Survey teams say the tornado stayed on the ground for about 20 minutes and covered roughly 17 miles across southwestern Ray County.
  • The path crossed Highway 10 south of Elkhorn, moved over Highway 13, and ended near Frazier Road and Millville Road.
  • Peak winds reached an estimated 95 mph, with a maximum width of about 100 yards at its strongest point.
  • Damage included snapped trees, two power poles, an outbuilding, and an empty livestock trailer north of the Fishing River.
  • No injuries or deaths were reported, and residents and crews began cleanup and documentation based on the National Weather Service survey.