NWS confirms EF-2 tornado touched down near Kewanee on March 31
The National Weather Service Quad Cities Iowa/Illinois confirmed an EF-2 tornado touched down just west of Kewanee on March 31. The NWS made the announcement on April 7 on social media.
The NWS reported the tornado touched down at 6:37 p.m. and had estimated peak winds of 118 mph, and traveled 6.7 miles. The twister was determined to have a maximum width of 650 yards. The northern portions of the town sustained damage to trees and sheds. The tornado lasted six minutes.
🌪️An additional tornado survey was conducted today west of Kewanee, IL. Here are the results:
Preliminary EF-2 occurred 3/31, with estimated peak winds of 118 mph, path length of 6.7 miles, and max width of 650 yards. Damaged trees and sheds over the northern portions of town.— NWS Quad Cities (@NWSQuadCities) April 7, 2023
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