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Research ProjectsNovember 17, 2003 Tornado Outbreak »
Track Maps » Track Map for Tornadoes #1-6
Tornadoes #1-6
(Wharton and Matagorda Counties)
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1. F0 Tornado - 8:33 AM - touched down 8 miles southwest of El Campo (Wharton County).
Storage shed destroyed with tin spread 1/4 mile to the northeast.
2. F0 Tornado - 8:38 AM - touched down 5 miles south of El Campo (Wharton County).
Tornado was sighted by personel at a large plant nursery that allowed personnel
to take cover. Minor damage to some plant covers. Two windows were blown out of an
office building. There were two minor injuries. [DAMAGE PICTURES]
3. F0 Tornado - 9:10 AM - touched down near Pierce along Highway 59 (Wharton
County). The Wharton County EMC reported automobiles blown off the road.
4. F0 Tornado - 9:20 AM - touched down near Highway 59 and the Colorado River
near Wharton (Wharton County). Law enforcement observed the tornado drop from the storm
and touch the ground. There was no reported damage.
5. F0 Tornado - 9:10 AM - touched down in the community of Clemville (northern
Matagorda County). Roofs of two homes were damaged.
6. F0 Tornado - 10:00 AM - touched down 4 miles west-northwest of Boling. The path
length was 1 mile and the width was 50 yards. Three barns were damaged and tree limbs were
broken. [DAMAGE PICTURES]
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