EF4 Washington IL Tornado November 17, 2013

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Tracking 46.36 mi (74.61 km) across four counties in Illinois, the EF4 tornado that caused major damage in Washington, Illinois was the strongest tornado documented in the state for the month of November since reliable records began in 1950

A total of 633 homes, seven more businesses and apartment buildings, and 2,500 vehicles were destroyed in Washington, while minor to significant damage was sustained by numerous other structures. Though 5,000 people were in the path of the tornado, only one person was killed during the storm's initial passage, while two others died of injuries sustained during the tornado in the days following November 17

Highest winds
190 mph (310 km/h)
Max. rating1 EF4 tornado
Fatalities 3 fatalities, 125 injuries
Damage $935 million

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