Tornado Milwaukee
Definition
A specific F1 tornado that struck Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, on March 8, 2000, with peak winds of around 110 mph, a path length of 2.2 miles, and width of 75 yards, causing $4.5 million in private sector damage and injuring 16 people.
In a broader sense, a tornado impacting the Milwaukee area, often tied to severe thunderstorms in southeastern Wisconsin, with historical significance as the earliest confirmed tornado in the county since 1840.
Examples
The Tornado Milwaukee of 2000 spun up near the airport, proving Mother Nature has a flair for dramatic entrances.
After the Tornado Milwaukee, locals rebuilt with that classic Midwestern grit—and extra duct tape on the cheese curds.
Watching the Tornado Milwaukee footage is like a bad sequel to Twister, but with more frozen custard stands in the path.
Prep your basement for Tornado Milwaukee: helmets, bratwurst, and prayers for the Brewers' bullpen.