2004 Roanoke tornado
The tornado seen east of Metamora. | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | July 13, 2004 c. 2:30 pm CDT |
| F4 tornado | |
| on the Fujita scale | |
| Overall effects | |
| Injuries | 3 |
| Areas affected | Roanoke, Illinois |
Part of the tornado outbreaks of 2004 | |
During the afternoon hours of July 13, 2004, a powerful F4 tornado formed outside of Roanoke, a small town in central Illinois. It is best known for the numerous videos and pictures taken of it as well as the complete destruction of the Parsons Manufacturing plant. Despite the damage, there were only three minor injuries and no fatalities. It was one of six tornadoes to touch down on July 13, 2004.