[cite web| author = KAKE-TV | title = President Bush Declares Disaster in Kansas | url = http://www.kake.com/home/headlines/7359591.html|accessdate=2007-05-06] Total damage from the outbreak was estimated at about $268 million, [ [http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~storms NCDC Storm Events-Select State ] ] and insured damage from the Greensburg tornado alone was estimated at $153 million. [12] The first tornado warning with this cell was issued at 8:35 pm CDT (0135 UTC) for Clark County, Kansas,[22] and the tornado first touched down at about 9:00 pm CDT (0200 UTC). The total path length was 22 miles (35Â km), and the width of the funnel reached 1.7 miles (2.7Â km). [cite web|author= NOAA, National Weather Service | title = Tornado Watch 227 | url = http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0227.html|accessdate=2007-05-14] The supercells remained intact well into the overnight hours as the extremely unstable air mass precluded rapid dissipation expected with the loss of daytime heating which would normally be expected in the Plains.cite web | author = Davies, Jon | title = The Greensburg Tornado Environment on 4 May 2007 | url = http://members.cox.net/jondavies6/050407greensburg/050407greensburg.htm|accessdate=2007-05-14] On May 5, the SPC issued a high risk of severe weather for Central Kansas and central Nebraska, while a slight risk for severe weather extended for areas far beyond. On May 5, the SPC issued a high risk of severe weather for Central Kansas and central Nebraska, while moderate and slight risks for severe weather extended for areas far beyond.
Some flooding into low lying areas was also observed in the Wichita Metropolitan Area. A tank car was carrying about 14,000 gallons (53,000 liters) of ammonia and the substance started to leak from the tank when workers were starting to lift back the tanker. [cite web|author = NWS Sioux Falls, South Dakota | title = Storm Total Rainfall Reports for the Weekend | url = http://www.crh.noaa.gov/crnews/display_story.php?wfo=fsd&storyid=7850&source=0|accessdate=2007-05-07] The highest official report of rain, convert|8.73|in|mm|0 at Columbia, South Dakota, set a new official 24–hour May rainfall record for the entire state of South Dakota. [cite web| author = KAKE-TV | title = President Bush Declares Disaster in Kansas | url = http://www.kake.com/home/headlines/7359591.html|accessdate=2007-05-06] Total damage from the outbreak was estimated at about $268 million, [ [http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~storms NCDC Storm Events-Select State ] ] and insured damage from the Greensburg tornado alone was estimated at $153 million. [cite news | author = Probst, Jason | title = Officials to tour area today; dusk-to-dawn curfew in place | publisher = The Hutchinson News | url = http://www.hutchnews.com/news/regional/stories/Tour050607.shtml| date = May 7, 2007], The American Red Cross maintained a list of "Safe and Well" families at their website [http://disastersafe.redcross.org/ disastersafe.redcross.org] . [ cite web|author = NWS Topeka, Kansas|title = 24 hour precipitation ending around 7 AM May 6, 2007 | url = http://www.crh.noaa.gov/Image/top/050607/050607_rain.jpg| accessdate=2007-05-07 ] [cite web|author = NWS Wichita, Kansas|title = Weekend of Severe Weather For Central Kansas!
[cite web | title = KDDC [050220] - Tornado Warning | url=http://www.weathermatrix.net/archive/tor/200705/0099.html | accessdate = 2008-02-29 ] The tornado apparently strengthened as it neared Greensburg, and at 9:38 pm CDT (0238 UTC), storm chasers reported that it had grown to over convert|1/2|mi|km|1 in diameter.cite web | title = Barton and Ellsworth County Tornado | url= http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ict/scripts/viewstory.php?STORY_NUMBER=2007050509 | author= Robb Lawson | work= National Weather Service | accessdate = 2007-05-05 ] Several satellite tornadoes were observed as the very large wedge approached the town of Greensburg. [10], This severe weather outbreak can be traced back to a powerful, slow-moving low pressure area with a warm front to the north over Nebraska and Missouri. In addition, the storms moved along each other's paths, so one storm dropped heavy rains on the same place that the storm before it did (this is also known as "training"). [cite web | author = NWS Denver, Colorado| title = NE Colorado Snow Event Recap May 5-7 2007 | url =http://www.crh.noaa.gov/crnews/display_story.php?wfo=bou&storyid=7858&source=0|accessdate = 2007-05-07 ] ee also* List of F5 and EF5 tornadoes* List of North American tornadoes and tornado outbreaks* Tornadoes of 2007* Tornado EmergencyReferencesExternal links* [http://www.floridalightning.com/images/Greensburg_Wedge_Tornado.jpgHigh resolution Photograph of Greensburg, KS Wedge Tornado Under The Parent Supercell At The Time It Was Damaging Greensburg.] This allowed for the initiation of scattered supercells on May 4. [cite web | title = Sedgwick County Tornado Details | publisher = National Climatic Data Center | Date = April 26, 1991 | url = http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~ShowEvent~58154 | accessdate = 2007-05-05 ] [cite web | title = Butler County Tornado Details | publisher = National Climatic Data Center | date = April 26, 1991 | url = http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~ShowEvent~58161 | accessdate = 2007-05-05 ] The Greensburg event was also the deadliest single tornado in the United States since a tornado hit Volusia County in central Florida on February 2, 2007 where 13 were killed in an EF3 tornado. [cite web | title= Red Cross Safe and Well Website | url=http://disastersafe.redcross.org/ | accessdate = 2007-05-04 ] Meanwhile, officials also set a shelter for lost and injured animals as they reported to had found 163 animals alive in Greensburg after the tornado. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. The most destructive tornado in the outbreak occurred on the evening of May 4 in central Kansas, where about 95% of the city of Greensburg in Kiowa County was destroyed by an EF5 tornado. The total path length was convert|22|mi|km|0, and the width of the funnel reached convert|1.7|mi|km|1. The visitor's center at the Big Well (which is the world's largest hand-dug well) was completely destroyed. Based on the damage produced, winds inside the tornado were estimated to have been in excess of 205 mph (330 km/h). Another tornado later hit the Holyrood area causing additional damage.cite web | author = NWS Dodge City | title = Greensburg Tornado Rated EF-5 (updated May 22) | url = http://www.crh.noaa.gov/crnews/display_story.php?wfo=ddc&storyid=7828&source=0 | accessdate = 2007-05-22] cite web | title = NCDC Storm Reports | url= http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~storms | author= National Climatic Data Center | work= National Weather Service | accessdate = 2008-02-29 ] The tornado destroyed 961 homes, caused major damage to 216 others and minor damage to 307 other houses.cite web | title = Event Record Details: (04/2003) | url= http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~ShowEvent~661682 | author= National Climatic Data Center | work= National Weather Service | accessdate = 2008-02-29 ] After additional surveys, NWS Dodge City had confirmed 12 tornado tracks by the Greensburg supercell in Kansas alone on May 4 including the two satellite tornadoes and an additional brief tornado east of Greensburg at 9:55 p.m. CDT at the same time the main tornado was weakening and dissipating a few minutes after at 10:05 PM CDT. [cite web | author = Newsok.com| title = Rain causes flooding; bridge collapse; power outages | url=http://www.newsok.com/article/3050360/ ] There were also reports of floods across many other areas in Oklahoma. * [http://www.liveleak.com/group/Midwest_Tornados Videos and discussions of recent Midwest Tornado] * [http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ict/scripts/viewstory.php?STORY_NUMBER=2007050509 Preliminary synopsis of tornadoes in Barton and Rice County (from the same supercell that formed the Greensburg tornado) (courtesy of NWS Wichita, Kansas)] * [http://www.kansas.com/static/slides/050507tornadoaerials/ Aerial photos of Greensburg, KS after the tornado] * [http://www.kake.com/weather/gallery Additional Tornado damage and storm event photos (courtesy of KAKE-TV, Wichita)] * [http://www.crh.noaa.gov/crnews/display_story.php?wfo=ddc&storyid=7828&source=0 NWS Dodge City, Kansas Greensburg Tornado Page] * [http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2007/s2855.htm TORNADOES, HEAVY RAIN HAMMER CENTRAL PLAINS, MORE STORMS EXPECTED] * [http://www.crh.noaa.gov/crnews/display_story.php?wfo=ddc&storyid=7828&source=0 Greensburg area tornadoes summary (courtesy of NWS Dodge City, Kansas - last update: May 22, 2007)] * [http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/wxevents/20070505/overview.php Weather Synopsis of May 5, 2007 Outbreak in Oklahoma (NWS Norman, Oklahoma)], Tornado ChartTotal=123F0=62F1=43F2=15F3=5F4=0F5=1Enhanced=yes, The storm that would affect Greensburg (located approximately convert|110|mi|km|0 west of Wichita) began forming after 5:00 pm CDT (2200 UTC) in the northeastern corner of the Texas Panhandle, and went through phases in the early evening across the Oklahoma Panhandle with a few isolated tornadoes.cite web | title = Event Record Details: (04/1721) | url= http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~ShowEvent~662000 | author= National Climatic Data Center | work= National Weather Service | accessdate = 2008-02-29 ] It slowly organized itself as it moved northeast through portions of Oklahoma, and then into Kansas.cite web|author = Davies, Jon| title = CAPE/CIN (J/Kg, Saturday May 5, 2007) | url = http://members.cox.net/jondavies6/050407greensburg/050507wrfcpe00f12_anno.gif|accessdate=2007-05-14] The first tornado warning with this cell was issued at 8:35 pm CDT (0135 UTC) for Clark County, Kansas [cite web | title = KDDC [050139] - Tornado Warning | url=http://www.weathermatrix.net/archive/tor/200705/0096.html | accessdate = 2008-02-29 ] , and the tornado first touched down at about 9:00 pm CDT (0200 UTC). The last tornado of the night did not lift until shortly after 2:00Â a.m. early on May 5.[13]. The total path length was convert|22|mi|km|0, and the width of the funnel reached convert|1.7|mi|km|1. Nonetheless, the SPC issued a moderate risk for severe storms over parts of central Kansas and northern Oklahoma as the trough remained in place. [ cite web | author = NWS Wichita|title = Record and near Record Flooding the 2nd week of May | url = http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ict/scripts/viewstory.php?STORY_NUMBER=2007051119 | accessdate=2007-05-14 ] In Aberdeen, South Dakota, convert|7.75|in|mm|0 of rain fell the evening of May 5 into the early morning hours of May 6, causing significant flooding in some areas around the city.
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