November 6th, 2005 F3 (200+MPH) Tornado Damage
and other photos near Evansville, Indiana
Photographed on November 11, 2005 by Greg Grabner from
N177ES Hawk Arrow II with David Bottomley, Pilot

Ellis Park Horceracing Facility in Kentucky (Just North of the Ohio River) - Damage to the east side of the facility where stables and storage were. Ellis Park looking toward the grandstands - several buildings to the north of the grandstands were destoyed as can be seen, as well as debris across the racetrack. Another shot of Ellis Park, and debris to the east in trees and fields where it has been tossed by the tornado. Interesting place where the tornado left its mark in the field. Another shot of Ellis Park from the east. Damage to Eastbrook Mobile Home Park - 19 people died in this park when the tornado that ripped through at approximately 2:00am, causing one of the highest tornado death rates in years Another shot of Eastbook Mobile Home Park from the east. The lake in the lower left was drained, and a couple of bodies thrown there by the tornado were discovered in it. Damage to homes in Newburgh, Indiana (east of Evansville) where the tornado continued (5 people were killed in Warrick County where Newburgh is located) More damage in Newburgh Several industries were destroyed here on Prospect Drive North of Newburgh Newburgh Locks and Dam (no tornado damage here) Evansville's LST (no tornado damage here) Downtown Evansville (no tornado damage here) Another shot of Evansville (Evansville Regional Airport can be seen in the upper right) (no tornado damage here) Copyright ©2005 David A. Bottomley