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Tornado Talk @tornadotalk.bsky.social · Dec 10

We have estimated that ~22,000 people have died from tornadoes in events that have been documented throughout the centuries in the US. We want to know more about these lost souls & their stories. Learn about our NEW project to create a Virtual Tornado Memorial! www.tornadotalk.com/virtual-torn...

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Tornado Talk @tornadotalk.bsky.social · 11h

Cordell, OK F3 #Tornado – October 9, 2001! Oklahoma’s worst October tornado outbreak produced 19 twisters. One F3 tore through Cordell — damaging 477 homes & 40 businesses, injuring 9, and causing ~$100M in damage. buff.ly/CrE22ZW
#okwx #OTD #tornadohistory

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Tornado Talk @tornadotalk.bsky.social · 1d

Oct 8, 1958: An F3 #tornado cut an official 23.1-mi path across NW Missouri, damaging 67 farmsteads & destroying 33 homes. Mrs. Shirley Porter was killed SE of Grant City; Pete Auten died 2 days after his pickup was hurled by the storm. buff.ly/wUymuSL #mowx #OTD #tornadohistory

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Tornado Talk @tornadotalk.bsky.social · 2d

Oct 7, 1965: A small but deadly tornado hit South Asheboro, NC. Officially F3, but Thomas Grazulis rates it F1. It struck the Cricket Chair Co., killing Clyde Whatley and injuring 4 as the roof and walls collapsed. buff.ly/r6svsJB #ncwx #OTD #tornadohistory

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Tornado Talk @tornadotalk.bsky.social · 3d

Now on #Spotify! Looking back at an outbreak of 11 tornadoes that hit parts of Arizona in this audio! This was the largest number to twisters to hit the state in a single day since records began in 1950. Two of the tornadoes were rated EF3. buff.ly/bckV3b3 #azwx

This Week In Tornado History: October 6, 2010

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Tornado Talk @tornadotalk.bsky.social · 3d

Arizona #Tornado Outbreak – October 6, 2010! Arizona saw its largest single-day tornado outbreak — 11 total, including two EF3s. Supercells raked northern AZ, with several tornadoes passing close to Flagstaff. Biggest outbreak west of the Continental Divide on record. buff.ly/StFJ3LI #azwx #OTD

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Tornado Talk @tornadotalk.bsky.social · 3d

Oct 6, 1981: In Moerdijk, Netherlands, NLM Flight 431 flew into a weakening #tornado and lost structural integrity. The wing detached and the plane crashed — all 17 aboard died, along with a firefighter on the ground. buff.ly/cRXVxTj #OTD #tornadohistory

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Tornado Talk @tornadotalk.bsky.social · 4d

Oct 5, 1970: A deadly F4 #tornado tore 25 mi from Shawnee to near Paden, OK. In Shawnee alone, 157 businesses & 564 homes were hit. Four killed — Alex Taylor, John & Roy Lee Coats (inside Bob Brackeen Buick), and Mrs. Allen Roberts — with 80+ injured. buff.ly/Lfwxd6h #okwx #OTD #tornadohistory

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Tornado Talk @tornadotalk.bsky.social · 5d

Oct 4, 2013: A massive EF4 #tornado up to 1.25 mi wide tore through Wayne, NE — flattening homes, mangling warehouses, destroying 15 planes at the airport & wiping out Pacific Coast Feather Co. John Dunning survived near-fatal injuries after being hurled by debris.https://buff.ly/WOpN0jC #newx #OTD

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Tornado Talk @tornadotalk.bsky.social · 6d

Oct 3, 1979: A deadly F4 #tornado ripped 18 mi through Hartford Co, CT. Homes in Windsor were swept away, businesses leveled, and 16 planes destroyed at the Bradley Air Museum. Three killed — William Kowalsky, Michael Vendette & Carole Dembkoski. buff.ly/twFd2NX #ctwx #OTD #tornadohistory

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Tornado Talk @tornadotalk.bsky.social · 6d

Pinellas Park, FL F3 #Tornado – October 3, 1992!

An F3 tornado struck Pinellas Park, destroying 87 mobile homes, heavily damaging 63 more, and killing three people. It crossed neighborhoods, businesses, and Pinellas Park High School before dissipating. buff.ly/9ueLl8c #flwx #OTD #tornadohistory

Tornado Talk @tornadotalk.bsky.social · 7d

October 2, 1969! An F2 #tornado cut a 8 mi path from Vaughan, NC, to Lake Gaston. Bethlehem Christian Church lost its front, Grey’s Store lost its roof, barns & timber were destroyed. A witness saw the storm lift “a sheet of water 50 ft high.” No injuries or deaths. buff.ly/ISs1oL9#ncwx

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Tornado Talk @tornadotalk.bsky.social · 8d

On October 1, 1977, an F3 tornado hit Montfort Heights on the NW edge of Cincinnati near I-74. The most significant damage occurred on Seville Court, where 12 homes were destroyed and 15 others were damaged. 17 people were injured.
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Tornado Talk @tornadotalk.bsky.social · 9d

Sept 30, 1959: One of Virginia’s deadliest tornadoes struck Ivy in Albemarle Co. Spawned by Hurricane Gracie, the F3 tore a path under a mile yet destroyed homes on the W.E. Lindsay farm, killing 11 including 10 members of the Morris family and injuring 4. buff.ly/ZnSmgMw #vawx #OTD #tornadohistory

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Tornado Talk @tornadotalk.bsky.social · 10d

Now on #Spotify! This week, we’re focusing on one powerful #tornado story. In this extended audio, I recount one of Virginia’s most devastating events — an F3 spawned by Hurricane Gracie on September 30, 1959. Eleven lives were lost that day, including ten members of the same family. buff.ly/53x0l27

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Tornado Talk @tornadotalk.bsky.social · 10d

Cleveland Area, OH F3 #Tornado – September 29, 1966!

An F3 tornado struck the Cleveland area, injuring 22 & damaging 248 buildings. One home was nearly leveled as the “big pillar” of wind moved through Warrensville Heights & North Randall. buff.ly/mdPmHdp #ohwx #OTD #tornadohistory

Tornado Talk @tornadotalk.bsky.social · 11d

Polk & Jasper Counties, IA F4 #Tornado – September 28, 1986!

An F4 tornado tore across rural NE Polk & W Jasper Cos, IA, leveling 7 homes & badly damaging 5 more. At least 40 homes were hit, but the storm missed towns — no injuries or deaths reported.

buff.ly/A5ef1cV #iawx #OTD #tornadohistory

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Tornado Talk @tornadotalk.bsky.social · 12d

Hollow–Oswego–Chetopa F4 #Tornado – September 27, 1959! A slow-moving F4 tornado crossed from Hollow, OK into farms near Oswego & Chetopa, KS. 3 farms were destroyed, crops ruined, and hail shattered car windows. One injury and one death linked to the storm’s approach. buff.ly/e4IqXpk #okwx #kswx

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Tornado Talk @tornadotalk.bsky.social · 13d

Waupaca, WI F4 #Tornado – September 26, 1951! A violent F4 tornado tore 22 miles across Portage & Waupaca Cos, WI. Five members of the Rasmussen family and Mrs. Frances Melliet were killed. Farms were swept away and damage neared F5 strength. buff.ly/3am85RC #wiwx #OTD #tornadohistory

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Tornado Talk @tornadotalk.bsky.social · 14d

Haverhill–Ferguson, IA F3 #Tornado – September 25, 1900! An F3 tornado tore a 6-mile path from Haverhill to Ferguson, IA. Two children were killed when a hotel was destroyed, 11 others were injured, homes and barns were lost, and freight cars were tossed 150 feet. buff.ly/mCseNxU #iawx #OTD

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Tornado Talk @tornadotalk.bsky.social · 15d

Sept 24, 2001: A rare F4 #tornado cut a 12-mile path from Rixeyville to Jeffersonton, VA. A large brick home was swept away, 3 trailers destroyed, 2 people injured, and churches/homes damaged. Losses topped $2M. buff.ly/ezrUaFP #vawx #OTD #tornadohistory

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Tornado Talk @tornadotalk.bsky.social · 15d

College Park, MD F3 #Tornado – Sept 24, 2001! An F3 tornado cut across the Univ. of Maryland in College Park, killing 2 students and injuring 50+. Dorms & dining halls were damaged, 200 cars destroyed, & 800+ homes/businesses hit along the path to Columbia. Losses topped $100M. buff.ly/TWLJfoQ #mdwx

Tornado Talk @tornadotalk.bsky.social · 16d

London–Castleberry–Fairview, AL F2 #Tornado – Sept 23, 1985! An F2 tornado tracked 22 miles across Conecuh Co, AL from London to near Fairview. At least 3 homes were demolished, 11 heavily damaged, & 3 people injured. One couple survived as only their bedroom floor & bed were left. buff.ly/AL3ceIv

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Tornado Talk @tornadotalk.bsky.social · 17d

Now on #Spotify! This Week In Tornado History (Sept 22-28)! We’re diving into tornado history from 1900 to 2004. Explore more stories at tornadotalk.com and a huge thank-you to our Patreon supporters for making this possible! buff.ly/D8wwsd8

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Tornado Talk @tornadotalk.bsky.social · 17d

Crosstown, MO F4 #Tornado – Sept 22, 2006! A violent F4 tornado carved a 27-mile path from Perry Co, MO into Jackson Co, IL. Winds hit 210 mph near Crosstown, where 62 homes were destroyed. In IL, 6 homes were lost & dozens of farm structures damaged. Dozens were injured. buff.ly/NYYBAon #mowx #ilwx

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Tornado Talk @tornadotalk.bsky.social · 18d

Coon Rapids–Blaine, MN F2 #Tornado – September 21, 2005! An F2 tornado hit Coon Rapids & Blaine, MN. 10 homes were left uninhabitable, 20–30 more damaged, & 100 trees lost at Bunker Hills Golf Course. One woman was injured after being blown from the 2nd story of her home into a tree. buff.ly/D8ghf60

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