Here is a page containing some statistics and random facts. If there is anything you would like to know please send me an email.
CHASE STATS:
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Chases |
Tornadoes |
Hail |
Wind
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States
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| 2004 |
1
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0
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.50"
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n/a
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IL
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| 2005 |
2
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0
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1.00"
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n/a
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IL
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| 2006 |
6
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0
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.88" |
n/a
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IL,IN
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2007
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9
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3
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1.25" |
47.5mph |
IL,IN,WI,KS,MO,SD,CO |
| 2008 |
14
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3
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1.75"
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52.7mph
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IL,IN,IA,NE,KS,AR,TN,MS
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2009 |
19
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5 |
2.50" |
n/a |
IL,WI,NE,IA,KS,OK,TX,MO,CO
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2010 |
29
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33
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2.75"
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- |
IL,WI,NE,IA,KS,OK,TX,MO,CO,MN,SD,WY |
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2011 |
26
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26
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3.00"
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IL,NE,IA,KS,OK,MO,CO,SD,AL,AR |
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Total |
106
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70
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3.00"
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52.7mph
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Notes about stats:
- A tornado is only counted if I am 100% sure, possible tornadoes are not counted.
- Hail stat is shown as the largest hail encountered during the season.
- Wind stats are shown as highest measured thunderstorm gust, estimations are not shown.
Tornado Numbers by State:
| Random Fun Facts! |
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The worst tornado damage I have witnessed was the Hackleburg, AL EF-5 on 4-27-11 |
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The strongest tornado I have witnessed was the EF-5 that tracked near El Reno and Piedmont, Oklahoma on May 24th 2011. Unfortunately, it was a horrible view, and my video is worthless.
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I consider 5-19-10 my most failed chase. |
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The most frightening moment I ever had while chasing was being trapped in a farmers field in South Dakota on May 22nd 2010 with multiple tornadoes bearing down us.
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My favorite beverage to drink while on the chase is Mt Dew. My favorite snacks are gummy worms and chili cheese Fritos. |
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I don't eat steak, so when having a celebratory dinner I tend to indulge myself with a cheesy bacon BBQ cheeseburger. |
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My
favorite kind of music to listen to while driving is metal. Once I'm
near a storm though the music gets turned off so I can listen to
thunder. |
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I make a stop at Iowa 80 every time the chase brings me that way. The
woman working there actually gave me a free Iowa 80 pin because she
recognized me.
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The
Hampton Inn located in North Platte, NE may very well have the most
comfortable beds in the entire world. So comfy that both me and Danny
overslept once and missed getting a better view of the Goshen, WY
tornado. |
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The highest number of consecutive chases I had where I saw a tornado is 4. Those chases would be 6/19/11, 6/20/11, 7/26/11, 11/7/11.
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I could care less about sports such as Hockey, Football and Basketball.
In fact, other than the Chicago White Sox, I don't care much for sports
at all, especially college leagues. |
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