Tornado outbreak sequence of May 15–20, 2017
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A prolonged period of intense tornado activity affected the Great Plains, Great Lakes, and Ohio Valley during May 15–20, 2017. This outbreak sequence was the most prolific tornado event of 2017 in terms of number of tornadoes. It is also notable for producing the longest-tracked tornado in Wisconsin state history: an intense EF3 tornado that remained on the ground for over 82 miles (132 km) and killed one person while causing major damage near Chetek and Conrath. Overall, the outbreak sequence resulted in two deaths and several injuries.
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Type | Tornado outbreak |
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Formed | May 15, 2017 (2017-05-15) |
Dissipated | May 20, 2017 (2017-05-20) |
Highest winds |
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Tornadoes confirmed | 134 |
Max. rating1 | EF3 tornado |
Duration of tornado outbreak2 | 5 days, 1 hour and 1 minute |
Largest hail | 4.50 in (11.4 cm) in diameter near Santa Anna, Texas, on May 19 |
Fatalities | 2 fatalities, 39 injuries |
Damage | $975 million[1] |
Areas affected | Great Plains, Great Lakes, Ohio Valley |
Part of tornado outbreaks of 2017 1Most severe tornado damage; see Enhanced Fujita scale 2Time from first tornado to last tornado |
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