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On November 7, 1957, one of the worst #tornado outbreaks in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana history produced at least 14 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 that devastated portions of Orange, Texas.
The tornado destroyed 180 homes, including 115 in the Riverside Housing Project. Its powerful winds also tore nine ships and three barges from their moorings.
Among the lives lost was 34-year-old Annie Bell Peck, who was killed when her two-story home collapsed. She was pregnant at the time. Tornado Talk remembers both Annie and her unborn child.
Historical accounts differ on the number of injuries, with estimates ranging from 20 to 81.
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In the early morning hours of November 6, 2005, a devastating F3 #tornado tore through the Evansville, Indiana, area, leaving behind one of the deadliest tornado disasters in the state's history.
The tornado traveled more than 41 miles through Kentucky and Indiana, crossing the Ohio River three times. Moving at speeds near 60 mph, it struck the Eastbrook Mobile Home Park on the south side of Evansville, where 100 mobile homes were destroyed and 20 lives were lost.
Across the entire path, 25 people lost their lives, including one person who died weeks later from injuries. More than 230 others were injured.
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On November 5, 2017, an EF2 #tornado tore through Celina, Ohio, during an outbreak that produced 24 confirmed tornadoes across several states.
The tornado traveled nearly 5.5 miles through Mercer County, damaging homes and businesses along its path. Some of the most significant destruction occurred at Crown Equipment Corporation, where a large section of the roof was torn away and exterior walls collapsed. Several businesses along East Market Street and Havemann Road also sustained considerable damage.
Eight people were injured, including six at a restaurant and another person whose vehicle was struck by a utility pole. There were no fatalities.
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On November 4, 1922, a devastating F4 #tornado swept through the oil fields of Creek and Pawnee Counties in Oklahoma, leaving widespread destruction between Shamrock and Drumright.
The tornado traveled approximately 25 miles, scattering the remains of more than 130 oil rigs and destroying around 30 oil workers' homes southeast of Drumright. Remarkably, newspaper reports indicated that all the damaged oil wells were operational again just two weeks later.
Fatality totals vary among historical accounts, with tornado historian Thomas Grazulis documenting 11 deaths and 40 injuries.
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On November 3, 1992, an F3 #tornado tore through Arcadia, Louisiana, during a day that produced 16 confirmed tornadoes, 15 of them in Louisiana.
The tornado traveled seven miles through Bienville Parish, destroying 12 homes and two businesses. Another 75 homes sustained moderate to severe damage.
One of the most dramatic scenes occurred at First Baptist Church, where the steeple collapsed onto a vehicle. Debris also struck another car carrying a woman and two children. Although official records list no injuries, newspaper accounts reported that all three were hurt. There were no fatalities.
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A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma until 3 AM CST
ALT This graphic displays Tornado Watch watch number 703 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 3:00 AM CST. The watch includes parts of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. The threats associated with this watch are a couple tornadoes possible, isolated hail up to quarter size possible and scattered gusts up to 70 mph possible. There are 2,743,530 people in the watch along with 1165 schools and 107 hospitals.
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A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas until 10 PM CST
ALT This graphic displays Tornado Watch watch number 701 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 10:00 PM CST. The watch includes parts of Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. The threats associated with this watch are a couple strong tornadoes possible, scattered hail up to two inch size possible and scattered gusts up to 75 mph possible. There are 3,311,529 people in the watch along with 1504 schools and 152 hospitals.
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A tornado watch has been issued for parts of New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas until 2 AM CST
ALT This graphic displays Tornado Watch watch number 700 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 2:00 AM CST. The watch includes parts of New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. The threats associated with this watch are a couple tornadoes possible, isolated hail up to half inch size possible and scattered gusts up to 70 mph possible. There are 551,055 people in the watch along with 316 schools and 28 hospitals.
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On This Day in #Tornado #History – November 1, 1922
An estimated F3 tornado struck Webb City, Missouri, shortly after midnight, killing one person and injuring 15 others. The tornado traveled approximately two miles, destroying homes and damaging businesses along its path.
Nancy Frad, 54, lost her life when her home was destroyed. She was found on a mattress in a neighbor's yard, more than 100 yards from her home.
Contemporary newspapers documented some remarkable accounts. Frank Elliot's home was completely blown away, yet his son Harry remained asleep in his bed, which had not moved! Elsewhere, two homes were demolished while a coal shed standing between them was left untouched.
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The “Twisted” Side of Twisters!
UFOs, mysterious creatures, and ghostly encounters aren't usually part of tornado history. But over the years, some unusual stories have become connected to devastating storms.
From unexplained objects reportedly captured near Oklahoma tornadoes to the legendary Mothman and stories of strange encounters following the Joplin tornado, there's no shortage of tornado-related mysteries.
Nick Wilkes explored these stories, including reports of hauntings in Albertville, Alabama, following the deadly 1908 tornado. He also interviewed a UFO investigator and examined possible explanations for some of the unusual sightings.
Image: Damage in Albertville from NWS Birmingham.
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On This Day in #Tornado #History – October 31, 1984
A deadly F1 tornado struck near Carbondale, Kansas, on Halloween evening, destroying a mobile home and a two-car garage at the Mineral Springs Mobile Home Park.
Edith Rogers, 39, lost her life when her trailer was destroyed. Another resident, Norman Deforest, 44, was killed when the shed he was inside collapsed. While official tornado records list one fatality, researcher Thomas Grazulis attributed both deaths to the tornado.
Three additional people died when a private plane crashed nearby. Contemporary reports suggested a possible connection to the storm, but the crash was not officially attributed to the tornado.
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On This Day in #Tornado #History – October 30, 1979
An F3 tornado traveled approximately 8.4 miles through Carter County, Oklahoma, destroying two mobile homes near Newport and claiming three lives.
Teresa A. Carroll was killed when her mobile home was destroyed. Her daughter, Sadie, died several days later at the hospital. Jimmie Lee Bob, who was pouring concrete outside the Carroll home, was killed by flying debris.
According to Storm Data, the tornado traveled at treetop level for much of its path. Additional damage occurred near Woodford, where another mobile home and several barns were damaged or destroyed.
Two people were injured.
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On This Day in #Tornado #History – October 29, 1956
An F3 tornado traveled nearly 29 miles through Russell, Lincoln, and Mitchell Counties in Kansas, demolishing three homes and numerous barns and sheds.
Near Hunter, Mrs. Delmar Gier was feeding her 4-week-old baby when the tornado struck their two-story farmhouse. Both were thrown from the house into a field 50–60 feet away. Remarkably, mother and baby survived with only cuts and bruises.
Earlier in the tornado's path, a dairy farm was struck west of Dorrance, and an airplane and hangar were destroyed. Two injuries and no fatalities were reported.
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