A review of the deadly Planfield Tornado by the National Weather Service Between 3:15 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. CDT on August 28th, 1990, a violent F5 tornado ripped through Kendall and Will counties ...

This past Wednesday marked 34 years since the infamous F5 Plainfield, Illinois, tornado of 1990, the strongest tornado to ever strike the United States in the month of August to date.

Hesston tornado in March 1990 (KSN File Photo) Debris was tossed into the air and found 115 miles away in northeast Kansas. “It was unusual for a long-track tornado,” Davies said.

While hurricanes are a yearly concern for Staten Islanders, tornadoes are far less common. Skip to Article. ... A look at 4 twisters since 1990. Updated: Apr. 13, 2023, 11:34 a.m.

1990 – 71; 2018 – 69; 1984 – 61 ; ... Prior to 1990, these lower-end tornadoes accounted for 58 percent of Iowa's total. Since 1990, that share has shot up to 86 percent.