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Tornado #17 • May 12, 2004 – Anthony, Kansas

Anthony, KS

F-4
COUNTY / STATE:  Harper County, KS
ERA / AFFILIATION:  Freelancer
PEAK WINDS:   mph
PATH DIMENSIONS:   mi length • yd width
CASUALTIES:   Fatalities • Injuries

Tornado Descriptor & Rating Analysis

Large, after-dark tornado seen from the southwest along side Warren Faidley.

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Chase Log: May 12, 2004

Southern Kansas (386 miles)
My first big tornado chase day! In total, I documented 7 tornadoes across southern KS, including the Attica F-2 and a nighttime F-4 with Warren Faidley. My breakout season was well underway.
• TORNADOES: 7
• MAX HAIL: 4.00"
• FLOODING: Observed
• DAMAGE: Observed
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