2024 Elkhorn–Blair tornado

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Key
  EF0 6585 mph
  EF1 86110 mph
  EF2 111135 mph
  EF3 136165 mph
  EF4 166200 mph
Center of the tornado
2024 Elkhorn–Blair tornado
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  • Top: A photo of the EF4 tornado as it was producing significant damage in Elkhorn.
  • Bottom: Close range NEXRAD radar data of the EF4 tornado.

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