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Later that night there's a large wedge EF3 crossed the OK/KS stateline and passed near Buttermilk KS, I found the damage description was definitely incredible, do you have any info about it?Glad to see the May 23, 2008 outbreak getting some recognition, definitely one of the most impressive plains outbreaks in modern history in my opinion fortunately this part of Kansas is very rural. 69 tornadoes in a single state in one day is still remarkable.
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Quinter actually had 3 rounds of tornadoes come through including the EF4 and massive wedge EF2.
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Here’s some of the tornadoes that tracked near Cedar Bluff Reservoir that again remained in fairly rural areas. Wouldn’t be surprised if one of these was violent at some point. View attachment 14052
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What was likely the strongest tornado of the outbreak was this 1.8 mile wide wedge that tracked near Clark State Lake. This tornado had one of the most incredible radar presentations I’ve ever seen. NWS Dodge City states this tornado was likely greater than EF3 strength it just remained in very rural areas, pretty much the theme of the day.
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This lesser known massive EF3 was spawned by the same supercell that produced the Clark State wedge and tracked near Hopewell and Macksville debarking trees as well as destroying a few farms. This one also had an incredible velocity signature and was probably violent at some point.
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Last one I’ll be covering out of the many significant and large tornadoes of the day this one was the only tornado to cause fatalities. A vehicle carrying a couple from colorado was lofted 580 yards off Highway 50 landing in a field. The car wasn’t discovered until the morning after and was completely mangled.
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Out of the 78 tornadoes that touched down on that day 69 were in Kansas alone, and at the time this set a National state record for tornadoes in one day. 13 of these were 1/2 mile wide or larger and there were likely several violent tornadoes that day.
"In Kansas, the tornado reached EF3 strength, where several head of cattle were killed, an oil tank was found 2 miles away from where it originated, and several trees were sandblasted and completely debarked. Several antique vehicles were thrown long distances as well, a few of which were never located (likely dropped into isolated ravines in the area)."