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Tornadoes of 1949

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24: 715:, killing three. Another estimated F3 tornado touched down west of Oberlin and tore a nearly 30 mi (48 km) path to just east of Antlers, killing one. Across the border in Texas, an estimated F3 tornado touched down west of Hudsonville and was on the ground for 10.3 mi (16.6 km) as it moved northeast, passing north of Dotson, killing three. An estimated F4 tornado also moved through 154:, or which caused a fatality. There are also no official tornado counts for each month, so not every month is included in this article. In subsequent years, the documentation of tornadoes became much more widespread and efficient, with the average annual tornado count being around 1,253. Outside the United States, various meteorological organizations, like the 510:, damaging or destroying 58 homes and businesses and killing two people. A second round of tornadoes struck the Southeast on the afternoon of March 26. The greatest losses were from an estimated F4 tornado that killed 18 people and injured 150 on a path from north of 1092:, on May 21. A restaurant was leveled, and cars in the parking lot were thrown up to 300 yd (900 ft) away from where they originated. The tornado was rated F4 by Grazulis, although some experts rated the tornado F5. A total of 56 people were killed by this outbreak. 1375:. It picked up one house and tossed it 150 yards (140 m) into another house, where it was demolished. All 10 occupants, a woman and nine children, in the first house were killed while 10 more people in the other house were injured. Another estimated F2 tornado struck 139:, primarily in the United States. Most recorded tornadoes form in the U.S., although some events may take place internationally. Tornado statistics for older years like this often appear significantly lower than modern years due to fewer reports or confirmed tornadoes. 506:. In all, 16 homes were destroyed and a few farm buildings were hit by the tornado. An F2 tornado touched down in the same county 12 hours later, destroying a switching station. Tornadic activity continued overnight as an estimated F3 tornado struck 1387:, although the damage path indicated that it only touched down on ridge tops. Three homes were destroyed, seven others were damaged, one person was killed and 20 others were injured. Overall, the tornadoes killed 15 people and injured 74 more. 1363:, damaging or destroying 32 homes and 84 other structures. Approximately 100 head of cattle were killed and several of the homes were completely blown away. It caused 44 injuries and four fatalities with three of the fatalities occurring in an 1283:
along a 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) path. The tornado "threw large trees hundreds of meters". One structure had "the basement roof became a single pile of brick pans." The European Severe Storms Laboratory rated the tornado F2.
612:. 100 homes were damaged, 13 more were destroyed, an elementary school was completely leveled, and a seven people were injured. Northwest of this tornado, an F2 tornado touched down and moved through 1556: 1571: 604:
killing four people, injuring 31 and causing $ 250,000 in damage in the town. The same tornado tore apart many farms in rural areas and killed a boy while he slept in his home east of
608:. After the tornado lifted, another tornado, estimated at F3 intensity, touched down and caused mostly minor damage as it moved northeastward before intensifying and slamming the town of 802:. Fourteen homes were badly damaged with two being swept away and a car and a truck were thrown considerable distances. A church and parsonage were also leveled, causing two fatalities. 1551: 1581: 146:, as well as the final year where tornadoes had no official rating. All documented significant tornadoes prior to 1950 were given unofficial ratings by tornado experts like 522:, where 13 people died and 100 homes were damaged or destroyed. An estimated F3 tornado killed five people and injured 30 as it passed through rural areas near 1561: 1566: 698: 942:, killing seven people and injuring 82. This tornado remains Amarillo's strongest and costliest tornado. Another estimated F4 tornado injured three people near 2068: 1576: 620:, hitting five farms and destroying one home. Overall, the outbreak killed four and injured at least 31. That afternoon, an F2 tornado moved through 1083: 2613: 1690:"U.S. Tornado Climatology | National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) formerly known as National Climatic Data Center (NCDC)" 2098: 150:, which this article uses for the ratings below. Most of these records are limited to significant tornadoes; those rated F2 or higher on the 265: 2102: 1276: 337: 1938: 1673: 1648: 407: 155: 411: 1813: 2061: 256:, destroying the straw roof of a county estate and farm machinery was damaged. The exact location of this tornado is unknown. 2077: 142:
This was the final year when tornadoes were not officially surveyed by the U.S. Weather Bureau, which would later become the
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home while the other took place in an Oneonta home. At the same time as this tornado, an estimated F2 tornado traveled from
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Two tornadoes, an estimated F2 and an estimated F3, caused major damage to farm buildings and barns in Northeastern
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Totals are from Grazulis, who only lists F2 and stronger tornadoes and F1/F0 tornadoes with fatalities.
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A deadly outbreak struck several states. The most notable event was a violent tornado that struck
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as the deadliest in Arkansas history. A total of 60 people were killed from the outbreak.
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and moved northeastward, destroying 15 of the 23 homes on the northwest side of
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with five injuries in one of the homes. Livestock was killed on both farms as well.
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Three waterspouts came ashore in Finland, which included an F2 tornado that struck
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An outbreak of at least 24 estimated significant tornadoes mostly struck
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An estimated F2 tornado tore the roof and ceilings off of a home in
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Four early morning tornadoes caused major damage and casualties in
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An outbreak produced at least 12 significant tornadoes across
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On March 25, an estimated F4 tornado touched down northeast of
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rated tornadoes, which are considered official ratings.
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Neal Lott; Sam McCown & Tom Ross (August 2000).
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First, a destructive F4 tornado struck 1877: 1875: 1873: 1399: 1296: 1188: 1104: 1031: 957: 879: 809: 735: 640: 541: 443: 347: 269: 170: 1664:Grazulis, Thomas P. (1993). "Preface". 1612: 1491: 1482:, killing four people and injuring 11. 1351:. An estimated F4 tornado tore through 1714: 1712: 1710: 786:Two tornadoes caused major damage in 664: 7: 2027:. Eskilstuna-Kuriren. Archived from 930:Several strong tornadoes struck the 1722:. European Severe Storms Laboratory 1450:Multiple tornadoes touched down in 1084:Tornado outbreak of May 20–22, 1949 266:Tornado outbreak of January 3, 1949 1763:"A Tragic Record: January 3, 1949" 1720:"European Severe Weather Database" 1277:Skogstorp, Eskilstuna Municipality 14: 1882:US Department of Commerce, NOAA. 408:European Severe Storms Laboratory 156:European Severe Storms Laboratory 1239:A major tornado outbreak struck 412:Finnish Meteorological Institute 1347:Three deadly tornadoes struck 1259:. An estimated F3 tornado hit 938:. 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1947
1948
1950
1951
tornadoes
tornado outbreaks
National Weather Service
Thomas P. Grazulis
Fujita scale
European Severe Storms Laboratory
Fujita rating
Varde Municipality
Denmark
Tornado outbreak of January 3, 1949
Kansas
Louisiana
Arkansas
Warren, Arkansas
Fort Smith tornado from 1898
Joutsa
Finland
European Severe Storms Laboratory
Finnish Meteorological Institute
Red Level, Alabama
Gorman
Eastland County, Texas
Desdemona, Texas
Crowder, Oklahoma

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