2020 Kearney, Nebraska tornado

The Kearney tornaro was one of the deadliest tornadoes to ever ne recorded in the United States of America. It was incredibly photogenic and altered through many shapes and sizes. Miraculously, no fatalities occured. However, numerous injuries occurred with this particular tornado. Along with that, this tornafo had monstrous windspeeds that exceeded 320 mph(322). Here is the story of the Kearney, Nebraska tornado, November 13, 2020

The tornado touched down at approximately 6:41pm in Buda, or 5.4 miles east of Kearney. It began producing EF0 damage to numerous barns. It maintained EF0 intensity for 1 mile, then rapidly intensified to EF2. As it exited Buda, it gained mid-range EF3 strength. The National Weather Service then prompted residents to take cover, as the tornado began to obliterate homes and businesses in eastern Kearney. It maintained EF3 strength until it hit downtown Kearney. It then reached very high end EF4 intensity. A tornado emergency was issued by then. As it ripped through an office building, only 2 floors remained. 13 injuries were reported here. As it hit western downtown, damage was rated EF5. One well built, anchor bolted home was lifted off of its foundation and thrown one-eighth of a mile away. Its winds had now reached 250 mph. As it carried on through western Kearney, damage worsened and wind speeds escalated drastically. As it reached peak strength, a worse case scenario unfolded. Its peak winds ravaged neighborhoods, obliterating homes and mangling vehicles beyond recognition. As it went into open countryside, it weakened to EF4 intensity. Finally, it began to rope pit at low end EF3 intensity. It then significantly damages a barn, and dissipated. This tornado was incredibly devastating and costly. But miracles also happened that day along with tragedy. No fatalities occured and all residents of Buda and Kearney stayed to help rebuild ther communities, brick by brick. This tornado reminds them what tough people they are and that miraculous things can happen when it seems impossible.