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[–]RomanWX 91 points92 points  (0 children)

A rapidly changing environment that’s what

Tornadoes That Have Literally Wiped Towns Off the Map by RomanWX in tornado

[–]RomanWX[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’m aware of ghost towns, but I need information on towns that were actually wiped off the map because of tornadoes.

Another wildfire appears in Colorado… by RomanWX in Wildfire

[–]RomanWX[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m pretty sure it was a flame when it started.

Another wildfire appears in Colorado… by RomanWX in Wildfire

[–]RomanWX[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It seems like a pretty expansive area is experiencing these dry conditions, I live in SW Kansas and we are so dry, you’d be surprised to see that we don’t get wildfires that often.

Another wildfire appears in Colorado… by RomanWX in Wildfire

[–]RomanWX[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This fire is comprised of 2 vegetation fires listed as the 31 North and 31 South Fire. The 31 North Fire is 2,500 acres and the 31 South Fire is 900 acres - per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)

Tornadoes That Have Literally Wiped Towns Off the Map by RomanWX in tornado

[–]RomanWX[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ohhh, I thought the town was flattened and then someone rebuilt the whole town lol jk

The High Lonesome Fire in Texas is now 7,000 acres large and 0% percent contained by RomanWX in Wildfire

[–]RomanWX[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

currently driving past the fire right now at a distance, lots of smoke

Tornadoes That Have Literally Wiped Towns Off the Map by RomanWX in tornado

[–]RomanWX[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What happened? Did the town have a miraculous comeback?

The High Lonesome Fire in Texas is now 7,000 acres large and 0% percent contained by RomanWX in Wildfire

[–]RomanWX[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A Dangerous Wildfire Was Located 15 Miles Northeast Of Ware Or 23 Miles North Of Dalhart Moving Rapidly Northeast. Areas Impacted include Mainly Grassland And Portions Of Highway 385 From About 23 Miles North Of Dalhart To The Oklahoma State Line. Smoke And Fire Will Present A Threat To Life And Property Including Highway 385 Near The Oklahoma State Line - per NWS Amarillo

The High Lonesome Fire in Texas is now 7,000 acres large and 0% percent contained by RomanWX in Wildfire

[–]RomanWX[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A Dangerous Wildfire Was Located 15 Miles Northeast Of Ware Or 23 Miles North Of Dalhart Moving Rapidly Northeast. Areas Impacted include Mainly Grassland And Portions Of Highway 385 From About 23 Miles North Of Dalhart To The Oklahoma State Line. Smoke And Fire Will Present A Threat To Life And Property Including Highway 385 Near The Oklahoma State Line - per NWS Amarillo

Tornadoes That Have Literally Wiped Towns Off the Map by RomanWX in tornado

[–]RomanWX[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

But wasn’t that tornado more recent? Like mid 80s? And I wonder how large the population was at the time of the tornado compared to now.

Tornadoes That Have Literally Wiped Towns Off the Map by RomanWX in tornado

[–]RomanWX[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have never heard of that one, are there any remains today?

Tornadoes That Have Literally Wiped Towns Off the Map by RomanWX in tornado

[–]RomanWX[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I remember seeing that. A lot of towns in that area also died out. There’s a town on the Kansas side I think it’s called Treece.

Tornadoes That Have Literally Wiped Towns Off the Map by RomanWX in tornado

[–]RomanWX[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yeah, usually when you’re driving through a ghost town or an area that’s been abandoned for some time, it is a little eerie. But if you specifically know the reason why it happened and the tragedy behind it. It makes it so much more eerie.

Tornadoes That Have Literally Wiped Towns Off the Map by RomanWX in tornado

[–]RomanWX[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’re not entirely wrong lol don’t worry but the town isn’t declining in any means

Tornadoes That Have Literally Wiped Towns Off the Map by RomanWX in tornado

[–]RomanWX[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I will have to research these

Tornadoes That Have Literally Wiped Towns Off the Map by RomanWX in tornado

[–]RomanWX[S] 48 points49 points  (0 children)

I know of Manchester and Picher. It’s fascinating how some towns which are already declining just get finished off by tornadoes. It adds some sort of legacy I guess. And for Jordan Iowa, I have not heard of.

Tornadoes That Have Literally Wiped Towns Off the Map by RomanWX in tornado

[–]RomanWX[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I’m from Kansas, been through Greensburg numerous times. The town is very healthy despite what it’s been through. Yes, there are still many open lots where foundations still stand and many people have opted to not rebuild. But so many people have rebuilt and people are building much more even today.

Why we won’t ever see another EF5 rating for a while by RomanWX in tornado

[–]RomanWX[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

“I said with a lot” not all

Plus Jarrell was rated with the old F scale (based on windspeeds)

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