 The storm complex on October 5 | |
| Type | Winter storm, Blizzard, Tornado outbreak, Flood |
|---|---|
| Formed | October 3, 2013 |
| Dissipated | October 7, 2013 |
| Highest gust | 71 mph (114 km/h)[1] |
| Lowest pressure | 1000 mb (29.53 inHg) |
| Tornadoes confirmed | 22 |
| Max. rating1 | EF4 tornado |
| Duration of tornado outbreak2 | 3 days, 16 hours, 10 minutes |
| Maximum snowfall or ice accretion | 58 inches (1.5 m) Lead, South Dakota[2] |
| Fatalities | 3 fatalities[4] |
| Damage | $100 million[3] |
| Areas affected | Intermountain West Midwestern United States |
Part of the 2013–14 North American winter and tornado outbreaks of 2013 1Most severe tornado damage; see Enhanced Fujita scale 2Time from first tornado to last tornado | |
A massive blizzard and tornado outbreak that affected the Northwest, Rockies, and much of the Midwest in early-October 2013. A total of 22 tornadoes were confirmed as the system moved eastward across the eastern half of the United States, including two that were rated EF4. The storm was unofficially named Winter Storm Atlas by The Weather Channel.[5]
- ^ Kwan-Yin Kong (October 4, 2013). "Storm Summary Number 3 for Northern Rockies and Northern Plains Winter Storm". Hydrometeorological Prediction Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Archived from the original on December 18, 2013. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
- ^ John Lee McLaughlin (October 8, 2013). "October 3–5, 2013 Blizzard over northeast Wyoming and western South Dakota". National Weather Service. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved October 16, 2013.
- ^ October 2013 Global Catastrophe Report, Aon, November 2013
- ^ Dirk Lammers (October 4, 2013). "Storm Brings Snow, Tornadoes to Great Plains". ABC News. Associated Press. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
- ^ Winter Storm Atlas: Snow Totals and Photos from South Dakota, Wyoming and Montana, The Weather Channel, October 15, 2013