2011 New England tornado outbreak
On June 1, 2011, a total of six tornadoes touched down in both western Massachusetts and western Maine. The strongest was a long-track, high-end EF3 tornado that caused significant damage to the city of Springfield, Massachusetts as well as several adjacent cities and towns. By the end of the day, three people had been killed, at least 200 were injured, and over 500 families were left homeless.
The EF3 tornado that struck Springfield, Massachusetts | |
| Type | Tornado outbreak |
|---|---|
| Duration | June 1, 2011 |
| Highest winds |
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| Tornadoes confirmed | 6 |
| Max. rating1 | EF3 tornado |
| Duration of tornado outbreak2 | 3:35 pm – 7:13 pm EDT (3 hours and 42 minutes) |
| Fatalities | 3 deaths, 200 injuries |
| Damage | $227.6 million USD(2011) |
Part of the tornado outbreaks of 2011 1Most severe tornado damage; see Enhanced Fujita scale 2Time from first tornado to last tornado | |
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