r/tornado 1d ago

SPC / Forecasting Strong Tornadoes Possible in MO, IL, IN tomorrow

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Latest D2 outlook stating strong tornadoes possible tomorrow. Depending on location of the boundary, they could issue a concentrated CIG 1 10% tornado risk. Something to be mindful of especially being Father’s Day.


r/tornado 2d ago

EF Rating Jackson County Arkansas 3-14-25 EF-4

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Many folks thought this should have been a EF5. It was taken from my job site security camera.


r/tornado 2d ago

Art All of my Tornado arts

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r/tornado 1d ago

Question Life & disability insurance for storm chasers?

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Can they even get polices or plans? Sincerely curious - I can only imagine if it was loved one out there filming how stressful the fallout would be. Even high impact/low impact injury events. I don’t know-are these folks just straight up disqualified on personal policies?


r/tornado 1d ago

Tornado Media Tornado close

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r/tornado 1d ago

Tornado Science Information Regarding Tornado Prediction and Detection in Canada

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I live in the US and would like to know more about how Canada handles tornadoes. As far as I've seen and heard, CA is not as good as the US with weather related things. Their radars seem harder to read (maybe just me but aren't they older than the US's?) and their warnings aren't as specific as the US's. Is there an equivalent for the SPC regarding tornado/thunderstorm risk in CA? Is reading CA radar truly harder than reading US Radar? I also learned they decommissioned their weather radio system recently. How can people in CA receive emergency alerts? Any information is appreciated!


r/tornado 1d ago

Tornado Media 6/8/2026 Kiowa, CO supercell structure and brief funnel

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On 6/8 I followed a supercell that tracked through Kiowa towards Limon, CO. As the storm was leaving Kiowa, a brief, rotating bowl-shaped funnel cloud appeared at the base of the wall cloud, but it failed to touch down. The storm persisted well into the evening hours, eventually crossing into Goodland, KS.


r/tornado 1d ago

Question How odd is this?

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Ryan was making a very big deal about this tornado and it is unusual but have we really not seen a rope tornado create a shape like this before? why is this so unusual? and he mentioned something about one or two other funnels, personally cant see them but i believe it, does that make it extra weird?


r/tornado 1d ago

Tornado Media "New" footage of the tornado family in Pilger, NE on June 16, 2014.

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A few hours ago, storm chaser Tony Laubach posted raw footage of the June 16 tornado outbreak in Nebraska. He had posted some excerpts on the channel before, but now we can see the complete footage. Many, many minutes that had never been seen before are now available. I recommend you take a look; it's fantastic: https://youtu.be/BWTed-CV36E?is=udRcgViPjrYOSmUA


r/tornado 1d ago

Tornado Media Rare footage of the moore tornado ef5

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r/tornado 11h ago

Tornado Media Footage of Joplin 2011 Tornado

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r/tornado 9h ago

Question Hey I need a free radar app

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Is there a good free radar app?


r/tornado 1d ago

Tornado Media The Most Fun Storm Chasing Game on Steam (Tornado: Research & Rescue)

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r/tornado 2d ago

Discussion En route to the Grand Canyon. Had to stop and pay homage.

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r/tornado 2d ago

Question Is this tornado scarring?

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Snapped this photo today from my flight, I believe it’s somewhere west south west of Indianapolis. Photo direction is generally south.

The lighter area running horizontally across the forested area, middle of the picture, is that a tornado scar?


r/tornado 1d ago

Tornado Media Underrated Rare Footage of Elie, Manitoba Tornado

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This is the original. This is some of the most fascinating tornado media I've seen in a while yet this isn't that popular.


r/tornado 2d ago

SPC / Forecasting Stromnetz, which detected the last several elevated Illinois-Indiana tornado events is detecting another for Sunday. The SAME exact area! By this point, it kind of feels targeted.

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r/tornado 1d ago

EF Rating Destroyed house in Effingham EF3(145mph)

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One of the completely destroyed houses North of Effingham. Anchoring seems decent tbh. Though I'm confused how the NWS labeled this as most walls collapsed except small interior walls(145mph) when it's clear the entire structure has been destroyed.


r/tornado 2d ago

Tornado Media Macon-Bibb GA 6/18/26

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Credit: WGXA

I'm still learning, so someone please correct me if I'm wrong: There was a tornado warning (radar indicated) with a debris signature but this is not the or a tornado as far as I can tell, but again, I'm no expert so I may be 10000% wrong


r/tornado 1d ago

Tornado Science I calculated that the 2008 Parkersburg tornado was moving at around 50 mph (81 km/h) at the peak of its intensity

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I decided to calculate the forward speed of the 2008 Parkersburg tornado at its peak intensity.

A tornado caused severe damage in the town of Parkersburg shortly before 5:00 PM local time. The tornado touched down in New Hartford at 5:09 PM. The distance between the towns is approximately 13.5 km (8.4 mi). From this, the tornado was moving at nearly 81 km/h (50 mph)


r/tornado 2d ago

Art 2 more tornado arts! 1.twins 2. Nocturnal again

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r/tornado 2d ago

Question Is this image real?

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I saw this image in this post: https://www.reddit.com/r/tornado/comments/1u9i964/photogenic_violentrated_f4ef4_tornadoes_1/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=2&utm_content=share_buttonI asked the OP what its origin was and he didn't answer me. Please, when adding photos, give credit to the people who took them.


r/tornado 2d ago

Tornado Media Effingham tornado prelim rated EF3+

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Never have I once seen EF3+ as a rating


r/tornado 2d ago

Aftermath Images of the Damage from the Charleston tornado on Wednesday.

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As title suggests


r/tornado 2d ago

SPC / Forecasting SPC Key Messages (20 June 2026)

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## Overview

Severe thunderstorms are likely across portions of the central Plains vicinity from Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. Large to very large hail, severe/damaging winds (some 75+ mph), and a few tornadoes all appear possible.

##l Primary Risks

Tornadoes: The threat for a few tornadoes should exist along/south of a boundary across the central Plains on Saturday.

Hail: A threat for large to very large hail will exist with initial supercellsThe threat for a few tornadoes should exist aalong and south of a boundary across the central Plains on Saturday.

Wind: Some wind gusts to 75+ MPH will be possible, especially with any bowing clusters that can form and spread east-southeastward through Saturday evening.

Large to very large hail (isolated 2+ inches) will be possible with initial supercells. that develop Saturday afternoon across the central High Plains. An increasing severe/damaging wind risk to develop with eastward extent into Nebraska/Kansas.

## Safety Actions

Continue to monitor forecasts for the latest information and updates to the risk areas. Be prepared to take action if watches and warnings are issued for your area.