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EF4Historical Record

EF4 Tornado — Hancock County, Iowa — May 10, 1953

Hancock County, IA

10 yd wide26.6 mi longmoved N
Shaded band = damage-path width · animated dot traces direction of travel

Event stats

EF ratingEF4
Date & timeMay 10, 1953 · 4:10 PM
Path length26.6 mi
Max width10 yd
Injuries3
Fatalities0

Details

A EF4 tornado was recorded in Hancock County, IA, tracking roughly 26.6 miles with a maximum width of about 10 yards. The historical record notes 3 injuries and no fatalities. Details are drawn from NOAA/SPC and may be incomplete or generalized.

Historical record from public weather datasets.

Record details

Counties affected
Hancock County, Cerro Gordo County, Worth County
Start coordinates
43.0700, -93.5200
End coordinates
43.4500, -93.3800
Source
NOAA/SPC
Data status
Historical Record

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