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1 Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale The most powerful tornado was located around Manchester in Kingsbury County and was rated an F4 on the Fujita scale . In the National Weather Service survey released shortly after the tornado, winds were estimated to be up to 260 miles per hour. [ 3 ]
Manchester is a former town and unincorporated community in Kingsbury County in the east-central part of the U.S. state of South Dakota. On June 24, 2003, the town was annihilated by a large F4-rated tornado, and has since become a ghost town. In 2004, the state of South Dakota officially disincorporated the town of Manchester.
The tornado was on the ground for approximately 55 minutes, traveling a total length of 40.81 miles (65.68 km), reaching a peak width of 1,700 yards (1,600 m) at times. Along with the two fatalities, 33 other people were injured and the tornado caused $25 million in damage. [33] [34] [37] [38] [39]
Around 100 properties were damaged by what police called a ‘localised tornado’ that whipped through Stalybridge, Tameside, on Wednesday. Supercell thunderstorm moves across northwest after ...
The Association of British Insurers has reassured those affected that help and support will be provided.
The shelter in Manchester Township reported that 43 dogs were moved into emergency foster homes. York County reopened its Pleasant Valley Road administrative building on Thursday, a news release ...
The tornado first touched down near Mansfield, moving in an easterly direction as it moved north of Conger. The tornado then moved through areas near Manchester, before dissipating several minutes later. The tornado was on the ground for 21 miles (34 km), and received an EF4 rating after a damage survey was conducted.
Satellite image of the storm system responsible for the tornado outbreak that occurred on April 25–28, 2024. On April 20, 2024, the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) first delineated a severe weather risk for April 25–26, highlighting a zone extending from the Central Great Plains northeastward to the Midwestern U.S.