Damage Survey PNS (Max: EF2) from KTOP

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Max EF Rating Below: (EF2)

Count by Rating:

EF-2 ⇒ 1

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NOUS43 KTOP 051652
PNSTOP
KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-060500-

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1152 AM CDT Fri Jun 5 2026

...NWS Damage Survey for June 4, 2026 Tornado Event...

..Riley, Kansas Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  4.46 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   60 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             06/04/2026
Start Time:             05:13 PM CDT
Start Location:         Riley / Riley County / KS
Start Lat/Lon:          39.2954 / -96.8234

End Date:               06/04/2026
End Time:               05:23 PM CDT
End Location:           4 NE Riley / Riley County / KS
End Lat/Lon:            39.3434 / -96.7675

Survey Summary:

The tornado began on the east side of Riley, moving northeast for
approximately ten minutes. The most notable damage occurred to a
well-constructed barn and a series of hardwood trees. 

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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.


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BLAIR/OMITT