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National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
316 PM CDT Thu Apr 13 2023

...NWS Damage Survey for 3/31/2023 Tornado Event...

.Update 4/13/2023...

Preliminary final report for tornadoes on 3/31/23. There are
currently 30 confirmed tornadoes in the CWA.There are still a 
few more points we need more information on.  
This is the most concise and up to date report for the outbreak.  
Tracks have been changed and added based on reports and satellite 
data.  More changes are possible.

Many thanks to all the reports and help from partners!

.Martinsburg EF3...

Rating:                 EF3
Estimated Peak Wind:    150 mph
Path Length /statute/:  17.31 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   1000 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             03:53 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 SE Martinsburg / Keokuk County / IA
Start Lat/Lon:          41.1628 / -92.233

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               04:15 PM CDT
End Location:           3 ESE Harper / Keokuk County / IA
End Lat/Lon:            41.3412 / -92.0022

Survey Summary:
A large violent tornado developed in Wapello County and tracked
into Keokuk County about 1 mile southeast of Martinsburg. The
tornado continued to the northeast before lifting just north of
Highway 92, southwest of Keota. The tornado produced EF-3 damage
to a house northeast of Martinsburg, and caused additional
significant damage to farmsteads and outbuildings.

.Keota-Wellman...

Rating:                 EF4
Estimated Peak Wind:    170 mph
Path Length /statute/:  20.30 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   700 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               3

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             04:12 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 WNW Talleyrand / Keokuk County / IA
Start Lat/Lon:          41.3135 / -92.0307

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               04:37 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NW Amish / Johnson County / IA
End Lat/Lon:            41.5439 / -91.7972

Survey Summary:
Another large violent tornado developed in eastern Keokuk County
as the initial tornado was weakening southwest of Keota. The
tornado tracked to the northeast, on the western fringe of Keota,
and continued through northwest Washington county, into far
southwest Johnson County. The tornado severely damaged several
homes near Keota, wiping one house completely off its foundation,
resulting in EF-4 level damage. A car was lofted in the air and
tossed about 1000 feet into a nearby field and trees were
completely debarked with only stubs of the largest branches
remaining. As the tornado tracked west of Wellman, Iowa it
knocked over a 325 ft cell phone tower. The tornado began to
dissipate as it tracked into far southwest Johnson County.

.Amish to Frytown IA...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    85 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.10 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   0 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             04:32 PM CDT
Start Location:         Amish / Johnson County / IA
Start Lat/Lon:          41.5318 / -91.7924

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               04:37 PM CDT
End Location:           2 NNE Frytown / Johnson County / IA
End Lat/Lon:            41.5993 / -91.7186

Survey Summary:
Satellite and radar data suggest that a different tornado formed.
DAT points from area suggest EF0 with 85 mph winds along its
6 mile path.  Width is unknown.  The storm cycled again and then
produced the Coralville EF2

..Coralville to Solon...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    125 mph
Path Length /statute/:  16.93 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   75 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               2

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             04:46 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 ESE Cosgrove / Johnson County / IA
Start Lat/Lon:          41.6269 / -91.6864

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               05:08 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NNE Solon / Johnson County / IA
End Lat/Lon:            41.8138 / -91.4898

Survey Summary:
A tornado developed just southwest of Coralville and crossed Hwy
218 heavily damaging the James St Warehouse near Hwy 6 in
Coralville.  Several trailers and a truck were flipped over in
vicinity.  A retail building also had part of a roof lifted off
with several vehicles rolled or flipped.   The tornado then
tracked into a residential area destroying many trees that became
uprooted and snapped. At least 2 injuries were reported by
emergency management.  The tornado then became more sporadic
before intensifying across Coralville Reservoir.A more
concentrated path begun near Sugar Bottom campground east of
North Liberty tracking northeast towards Solon.  A radio tower
collapses early in the track with several tree branches down as
well near the tower.  A roof was lifted off of a home and
partially removed northeast of the tower.  The tornado continued
northeast into a field before eventually reaching another
farmstead and destroying an outbuilding.  Debris from the
farmstead was lofted into a field with a 2x4 driven into the
ground.  The tornado continued into Solon uprooting trees,
bending street signs, and destroying another outbuilding before
dissipating and lifting just north of Sutliff Rd.   This tornado 
track was combined with a Vinton one.

..Hills to East Central Johnson County...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  14.69 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   50 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             04:53 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 WSW Hills Access / Johnson County / IA
Start Lat/Lon:          41.541 / -91.5596

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               05:07 PM CDT
End Location:           Oasis / Johnson County / IA
End Lat/Lon:            41.7042 / -91.3858

Survey Summary:
Tornado began southwest of Hills moving northeast crossing Hwy
218 through the northwest portions of town destroying several
outbuildings, large trees, and trim/siding on houses. The
greatest damage was seen in western portions of the town of Hills
where roofs were completely torn off, siding removed from several
homes and a large outbuilding destroyed. The tornado then
proceeded through a wooded area with several trees snapped.  It
then continued northeast destroying siding and roofs on several
homes on the extreme southeast side of Iowa City.  After this
sporadic damage to trees and structures were reported until the
tornado ended.  Johnson County EMA helped immensely with the
extension of this track.

..Solon to Mount Vernon...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    130 mph
Path Length /statute/:  8.34 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   75 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             05:06 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 WNW Solon / Johnson County / IA
Start Lat/Lon:          41.8125 / -91.5134

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               05:17 PM CDT
End Location:           1 SSE Mount Vernon / Linn County / IA
End Lat/Lon:            41.9075 / -91.4137

Survey Summary:
Another tornado developed just northwest of Solon and moved
northeast destroying and snapping several trees and a small
portion of a shed roof.  A farmstead north of Solon lost 2 large
outbuildings and grain silos.  Power poles were also snapped in a
field.  As the tornado neared the Johnson-Linn county line, many
trees were snapped or uprooted with a few rolling through the
part of the adjacent field.  A house sustained minor shingle
damage and broken windows.  The tornado continued and did some
roof damage to another house and outbuilding before dissipating
shortly thereafter.

.West Branch...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    95 mph
Path Length /statute/:  8.26 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   0 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             05:06 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SSW West Branch / Cedar County / IA
Start Lat/Lon:          41.6412 / -91.3591

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               05:14 PM CDT
End Location:           Cedar Valley Park / Cedar County / IA
End Lat/Lon:            41.7188 / -91.2388

Survey Summary:
Mainly a satellite derived track. At the end of its path, some
damage to trees were found resulting in the EF1 rating.

..Tipton to South of Oxford Junction...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  16.42 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   250 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             05:14 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 SE Cedar County Fairgrounds / Cedar County / IA
Start Lat/Lon:          41.764 / -91.1655

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               05:38 PM CDT
End Location:           2 SSE Oxford Mills / Cedar County / IA
End Lat/Lon:            41.9418 / -90.9573

Survey Summary:
A tornado developed northeast of West Branch, and tracked
northeast through the Tipton and Clarence areas before lifting
just south of the Cedar-Jones County line. The tornado tore the
roof off a house just west of Tipton and uprooted large trees.
The tornado also snapped power poles and caused significant
damage to outbuildings. 

..Cedar River to SW Tipton...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  5.19 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   100 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             05:17 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 ESE Cedar Valley Park / Cedar County / IA
Start Lat/Lon:          41.7104 / -91.2135

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               05:28 PM CDT
End Location:           1 SE Tipton Matthews Airport / Cedar County / IA
End Lat/Lon:            41.7631 / -91.142

Survey Summary:
A second tornado occurred northeast of West Branch, and tracked
through Tipton before lifting. The tornado was rated EF1 with
maximum winds around 110 mph. The tornado caused house and
outbuilding damage southwest of Tipton and tree damage in the
city limits of Tipton. Another stronger tornado followed a
similar path, but displaced just to the northwest.

.Southern Cedar County to South of Wheatland...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    0 mph
Path Length /statute/:  19.71 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               2

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             05:18 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 SSE Rochester / Cedar County / IA
Start Lat/Lon:          41.62 / -91.1409

End Date:               04/01/2023
End Time:               05:41 PM CDT
End Location:           2 NNW Big Rock / Clinton County / IA
End Lat/Lon:            41.7951 / -90.8426

Survey Summary:
An EF2 tornado touched down 3 miles north of Atalissa, Iowa
snapping power poles and large trees along its path. It caused
significant damage to two homes southwest of Bennett, Iowa and
flipped over a semi along Interstate 80.  It also damaged several
concrete block silos south of Bennett. The tornado continued to
track to the northeast through a rural area, causing sporadic
tree damage before dissipating approximately 8 miles northeast of
Bennett. Times were estimated from radar. 

.Grand Mound to Charlotte...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    121 mph
Path Length /statute/:  18.18 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   350 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             05:50 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 SSW Grand Mound / Clinton County / IA
Start Lat/Lon:          41.8129 / -90.6538

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               06:15 PM CDT
End Location:           3 NW Goose Lake / Clinton County / IA
End Lat/Lon:            42.0043 / -90.4132

Survey Summary:
Strong tornado developed over the southeast parts of Grand Mound,
Iowa, and tracked through Charlotte, Iowa. A continuous damage
track was noted, with several damaged houses, especially in
Charlotte. Highest damage rating was located northeast of Grand
Mound, where a whole house was shifted off of it's foundation,
where the house also completely collapsed. Many areas noted tree
damage and snapped power poles along the track of the tornado as
well. A lot of damage was also noted in Charlotte, associated
with partial to complete damage to barns and outbuildings.
3 people where trapped in the house that collapsed in Grand
Mound, with one that was transported to the hospital with minor
injuries.

.Genneseo IL...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    135 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.55 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   300 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             06:24 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 ENE Morristown / Henry County / IL
Start Lat/Lon:          41.4249 / -90.231

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               06:31 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WSW Geneseo / Henry County / IL
End Lat/Lon:            41.4458 / -90.1685

Survey Summary:
Strong tornado developed a few miles southwest of Geneseo, IL and
tracked into the west side of town. Ground scouring was noted in
the path through the fields, heading towards town. In town,
several structures were damaged to completely destroyed,
including: farms, businesses, and warehouses. Several vehicles
and trees were also damaged in the path of the tornado. 

.Atkinson IL...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    112 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.05 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             06:33 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 NW Atkinson / Henry County / IL
Start Lat/Lon:          41.475 / -90.0584

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               06:37 PM CDT
End Location:           4 N Atkinson / Henry County / IL
End Lat/Lon:            41.486 / -90.0014

Survey Summary:
Brief, yet strong tornado tracked north of Atkinson, IL for a few
miles, leading to tree damage and damage to farmsteads. Total
destruction was noted on one of the outbuildings, with debris
scattered throughout the nearby fields. 

.Hooppole IL...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    122 mph
Path Length /statute/:  9.84 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             06:37 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 NNE Atkinson / Henry County / IL
Start Lat/Lon:          41.4569 / -89.9993

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               06:46 PM CDT
End Location:           1 WNW Thomas / Bureau County / IL
End Lat/Lon:            41.5208 / -89.8354

Survey Summary:
STRONG TORNADO DEVELOPED NORTH OF ATKINSON AND TRACKED NORTHEAST
TOWARDS HOOPPOLE, THEN TRACKING MORE EASTERLY FOR ANOTHER MILE.
FOR THE MOST PART, THIS TORNADO WAS AROUND 200 YARDS WIDE, BUT
MAXED OUT AT 440 YARDS JUST SOUTH OF HOOPPOLE. AT THE START OF
THE PATH, A HOUSE SUSTAINED SOME DAMAGE, WITH MORE DAMAGE DONE TO
THE BRICK GRAIN SILO AND OUTBUILDING. AS THE TORNADO TRACKED
NORTHEAST, ANOTHER OUTBUILDING WAS DAMAGED, WITH PLENTY OF DAMAGE
DONE TO TREES ALONG THE PATH. AS THE TRACK GETS TO THE SOUTH PART
OF TOWN, MORE OUTBUILDINGS AND BARNS WERE DAMAGED, WITH A HOUSE
THAT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE, LOSING ITS ROOF. NEAR THE END
OF THE PATH, ANOTHER GRAIN SILO COLLAPSED. 

.Kewanee IL...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    118 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.74 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   650 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             06:37 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 WNW Kewanee Municipal Airport / Henry County / IL
Start Lat/Lon:          41.2275 / -90.0226

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               06:43 PM CDT
End Location:           2 NNE Kewanee / Henry County / IL
End Lat/Lon:            41.2654 / -89.9033

Survey Summary:
This EF2 tornado touched down west of Kewanee, where it damaged
farm buildings and power poles. The tornado continued through the
north side of Kewanee, where it primarily damaged trees and
sheds. The tornado continued to the northeast of Kewanee with
more significant tree and power pole damage.

..Northeast Bureau County to Lee County...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  13.89 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             06:48 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 NE Thomas / Bureau County / IL
Start Lat/Lon:          41.5529 / -89.7711

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               07:00 PM CDT
End Location:           6 NW Ohio / Lee County / IL
End Lat/Lon:            41.6287 / -89.5229

Survey Summary:
Tornado started in Bureau County and eventually ended in Lee County.

.Vinton 2NW...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    115 mph
Path Length /statute/:  1.70 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   50 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             04:36 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 S Rodgers Park / Benton County / IA
Start Lat/Lon:          42.1813 / -92.0859

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               04:39 PM CDT
End Location:           1 ENE Rodgers Park / Benton County / IA
End Lat/Lon:            42.1965 / -92.06

Survey Summary:
The tornado developed northwest of Vinton, Iowa and moved
northeast, producing damage to farm buildings, trees, and power
poles. 

.NW Urbana Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-U
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  1.35 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   0 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             04:51 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 ESE Cheney / Benton County / IA
Start Lat/Lon:          42.2456 / -91.9223

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               04:52 PM CDT
End Location:           1 NE Cheney / Benton County / IA
End Lat/Lon:            42.2644 / -91.9153

Survey Summary:
Satellite Derived Path of a tornado here.  No damage seen but
path in field seen.

.Mount Auburn 9E...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    115 mph
Path Length /statute/:  4.83 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   50 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             04:52 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 NNE Cheney / Benton County / IA
Start Lat/Lon:          42.2593 / -91.9276

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               04:53 PM CDT
End Location:           3 E Lime Creek County / Buchanan County / IA
End Lat/Lon:            42.3281 / -91.9304

Survey Summary:
EF2 tornado with estimated peak winds of 115 mph. a tornado
produced a short path of significant tree and farm building
damage, as well as damage to a home. it lifted as it approached
bearbower sand prairie on the buchanan county line.

.Rowley Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-U
Estimated Peak Wind:    Unknown
Path Length /statute/:  1.66 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   0 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             05:04 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SE Rowley / Buchanan County / IA
Start Lat/Lon:          42.3472 / -91.8244

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               05:05 PM CDT
End Location:           1 E Rowley / Buchanan County / IA
End Lat/Lon:            42.3702 / -91.815

Survey Summary:
Satellite Derived Track.  No damage noted, time based on radar.

.Manchester...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  4.11 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   50 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             05:20 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 SSW Manchester / Delaware County / IA
Start Lat/Lon:          42.4418 / -91.4987

End Date:               04/03/2023
End Time:               05:28 PM CDT
End Location:           Manchester / Delaware County / IA
End Lat/Lon:            42.4849 / -91.4457

Survey Summary:
An EF1 tornado moved from 2 miles southwest of Manchester through
the southeast part of town. This tornado damaged farms and trees
along its path.

.Oneida...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.12 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   50 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             05:30 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 SW Oneida / Delaware County / IA
Start Lat/Lon:          42.5246 / -91.3718

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               05:38 PM CDT
End Location:           1 ESE Fountain Springs Park / Delaware County / IA
End Lat/Lon:            42.6117 / -91.3002

Survey Summary:
This EF1 tornado developed southwest of Oneida and moved
northeast, damaging farm outbuildings and trees along its path.

.Twin Bridges Park...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  2.85 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   90 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             05:41 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 SSW Twin Bridges Park / Delaware County / IA
Start Lat/Lon:          42.6192 / -91.2938

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               05:44 PM CDT
End Location:           1 SW Camp C.S. Klaus / Clayton County / IL
End Lat/Lon:            42.6527 / -91.2615

Survey Summary:
This tornado damaged trees and left scour marks in a farm field.

.Wyoming...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    104 mph
Path Length /statute/:  1.32 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   0 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             05:41 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 NE Wyoming / Jones County / IA
Start Lat/Lon:          42.0691 / -90.9896

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               05:43 PM CDT
End Location:           Wyoming / Jones County / IA
End Lat/Lon:            42.0545 / -91.0054

Survey Summary:
An EF-1 tornado with peak winds estimated at 104 MPH touched down
south of  Wyoming and moved through the east side of town
damaging mainly trees with at least two trees snapped off.
Twisted metal was lofted into the fire department parking lot.   

.Fulton IA...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  1.19 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   Unknown
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             05:58 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 WNW Hurstville / Jackson County / IA
Start Lat/Lon:          42.116 / -90.7188

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               06:01 PM CDT
End Location:           2 SSW Fulton / Jackson County / IA
End Lat/Lon:            42.1271 / -90.7012

Survey Summary:
Spotter reported damage to outbuildings at two farmsteads. 
Eyewitnesses heard a roar.  There was a couplet and a TDS as
well/  Wind speeds and path estimated based on reports from
spotters.

.Andrew IA...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    74 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.14 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   15 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             06:09 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 NNW Andrew / Jackson County / IA
Start Lat/Lon:          42.1921 / -90.6046

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               06:10 PM CDT
End Location:           3 S Cottonville / Jackson County / IA
End Lat/Lon:            42.1933 / -90.6024

Survey Summary:
A shed roof and walls were destroyed and blown in a narrow path
to 184th street where a narrow path of tree damage to branches
occurred. Surrounding the path of shed and trees were undamaged
areas.

.Belllevue IA...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    104 mph
Path Length /statute/:  5.19 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   100 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               3

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             06:16 PM CDT
Start Location:         Bellevue State Park / Jackson County / IA
Start Lat/Lon:          42.249 / -90.4201

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               06:24 PM CDT
End Location:           2 SE Rice / Jo Daviess County / IL
End Lat/Lon:            42.3148 / -90.3711

Survey Summary:
Brief touchdown just south of Bellevue, tracking northeast across
the Mississippi River. This tornado impacted an RV park and some
cabins located nearby. Some structural damage was noted, with
some RVs that were flipped and damaged. Several trees within the
area were also impacted, with some uprooted. 3 injuries were
noted with this tornado. 

.Lanark-Baileyville...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  11.12 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             06:50 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 ESE Lanark / Carroll County / IL
Start Lat/Lon:          42.0815 / -89.7525

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               07:02 PM CDT
End Location:           2 SW Oakdale Nature Preserve / Stephenson County / IL
End Lat/Lon:            42.2142 / -89.6399

Survey Summary:
Tornado tracked from Lanark through Lee County then back into Stephenson
County.

.Mediapolis Iowa...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.95 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             05:41 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 SSW Mediapolis / Des Moines County / IA
Start Lat/Lon:          41.0011 / -91.1708

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               05:43 PM CDT
End Location:           1 E Mediapolis / Des Moines County / IA
End Lat/Lon:            41.0067 / -91.1541

Survey Summary:
A brief tornado tracked east across southern portions of the town
of Mediapolis destroying siding and shingles on a few homes and
businesses.  Several large tree limbs fell on mobile homes
damaging roofs and siding.  The tornado dissipated quickly on the
east side of town.  

.Mt Carroll...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    110 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.98 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   0 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/31/2023
Start Time:             06:39 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 S Mount Carroll / Carroll County / IL
Start Lat/Lon:          42.0489 / -89.9733

End Date:               03/31/2023
End Time:               06:42 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SSE Mount Carroll / Carroll County / IL
End Lat/Lon:            42.0581 / -89.9588

Survey Summary:
Satellite derived track with confirmed powerline damage. 

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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph
EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph
EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph
EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph
EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph
EF5...Violent...>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.


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