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To document the impact and meteorological aspects of the Numurkah tornado from 1964.

February 5, 2026

The Numurkah tornado of August 1964

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To document the impact and meteorological aspects of the Numurkah tornado from 1964.
Conducted on-site investigation of damage
Mapped damage path over seven miles
Interviewed local inhabitants for eyewitness accounts
Identified a narrow damage path caused by the tornado
Observed areas with minimal damage, known as skip distances
Evaluated synoptic conditions contributing to tornado formation

Abstract

Numurkah was struck by a tornado on 10 August 1964. It left in its wake a narrow trail of damage extending over a distance of about seven miles. An on-the-spot investigation was conducted. Skip distances in which there was little or no damage were evident along its path. Interviews with local inhabitants provided information on the meteorological aspects of the tornado. The synoptic situation is discussed.

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E. F. Phillips (Mon,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698435aaf1d9ada3c1fb4c7e https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1071/es65005