5 Tornadoes Now Confirmed

(Fredericktown) The National Weather Service has concluded its ground survey following Sunday’s tornadoes.

Fox 2 St. Louis reports five tornado tracks were discovered.

Two of the tornadoes were rated as E-F-3s, two E-F-1s, and one E-F-zero.

The Farmington, Coffman, St. Mary, Chester, Illinois tornado appeared to have been on the ground for more than 42 miles.

Even though the final ground survey is complete, the investigation will continue.