The EF-2 tornado that struck Superior, Neb., Sunday evening traveled a path that was about 1,300 yards wide, according the survey concluded Monday by National Weather Service personnel from the Hastings office.
The tornado hit at 7:50 p.m. and reached maximum wind speeds of 120 mph. Outbuildings were significantly damaged, and trees fell on a number of homes and cars, according to Superior Fire Chief Todd Kroeger.
The twister was among 17 tornadoes reported across the U.S. on Sunday, the last full day of spring.
Source: National Weather Service/Hastings. U.S. Storm Prediction Center.
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