Two Colorado tornadoes rated as EF2 by National Weather Service - CBS Colorado
/ CBS Colorado
Two Colorado tornadoes rated as EF2 by National Weather Service
The National Weather Service has rated two of the four tornadoes that hit Colorado on Sunday as EF2. Those tornadoes hit property located in the town of Bennett in Adams County and the Elkhorn neighborhood in Elbert County, damaging more than a dozen structures.
According to the National Weather Service, "The Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF Scale) rates tornado intensity based on damage assessment, with wind speeds ranging from 65 to 200 mph or more. The scale ranges from EF0 (weak, light damage) to EF5 (violent, devastating damage)."
NWS describes the EF Scale as follows:
The National Weather Service confirmed at least four tornadoes touched down on Sunday, with strong winds, hail, and debris seen from miles away. The storms left a trail of damage for some, with close calls for others. No injuries were reported in the aftermath of the storms.
Jennifer McRae is a digital media producer for CBS Colorado with more than 25 years of experience in news. Jennifer is part of the digital team recognized for excellence for Best Website several times by the Colorado Broadcasters Association.
