Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Southwest and Four Corners; Unsettled Weather in Florida

Heavy to excessive rainfall will continue today across portions of the Southwest and Four Corners Region, leading to flash, urban and small stream flooding. Significant river flooding is expected through Monday. Heavy rainfall is expected across southern and eastern Florida through Monday, with isolated flash flooding possible. Read More >

Tornado #1: Pekin Tornado (Peoria and Tazewell Counties)

Summary:

Rating:	EF-2
Peak wind:	120 mph
Touched down:	10:52 am CST 1.25 miles northwest of Pekin (Peoria County)
Lifted:	10:54 am CST 2.25 miles north-northeast of Pekin (Tazewell County)
Path length:	2.5 miles
Path width:	100 yards
Fatalities:	0
Injuries:	10

Survey Results:

This tornado crossed the Illinois River from Peoria County at 10:53 AM CST. It tracked through the northwest side of Pekin before lifting 2 miles northeast of Pekin at 10:54 AM CST. Approximately 179 houses and 6 businesses suffered major damage, while 182 houses experienced minor roof damage. In addition, 3 apartment buildings lost their roofs, a power substation had minor damage, and hundreds of cars were damaged. Ten people were injured.

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Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Southwest and Four Corners; Unsettled Weather in Florida

Pekin Tornado of 11/17/2013