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1908 Dixie tornado outbreak

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historically less exhaustive, owing to the lack of monitors in many nations and, in some cases, to internal political controls on public information. Most countries only recorded tornadoes that produced severe damage or loss of life. Significant low biases in U.S. tornado counts likely occurred through the early 1990s, when advanced
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Historically, the number of tornadoes globally and in the United States was and is likely underrepresented: research by Grazulis on annual tornado activity suggests that, as of 2001, only 53% of yearly U.S. tornadoes were officially recorded. Documentation of tornadoes outside the United States was
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before the tornado dissipated. At least 770 people were injured along the entire path, though the real total was likely higher, perhaps significantly so, as many minor injuries were probably ignored—an omission still common in contemporary tornado disasters. With at least 143 deaths, the
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and devastating most of the town. Only seven of the town's 150 buildings were left standing, and 55 people were killed. Five other fatalities were documented in rural areas outside Purvis as well. Four railroad crew workers were killed farther along the path near
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Tornado severely damaged the historic monument, then called Chickamauga National Historic Park, downing at least 100 large trees, some of which it hurled 300 yd (900 ft; 0.17 mi; 0.27 km) through the air. Tornado also destroyed three historic homes.
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3 deaths — Tornado devastated several farms, one of which it obliterated, including a well-constructed multi-story farmhouse. Shingles and a picture from one of the farms rained from the sky in the town of
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directly, carving a path of destruction 2 mi (3.2 km) wide through the town. Many structures were completely destroyed in Amite, and 29 people were killed. Four others were killed near
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is generally defined as a group of at least six tornadoes (the number sometimes varies slightly according to local climatology) with no more than a six-hour gap between individual tornadoes. An
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and moved northeast, whence it was seen to merge with a "black cloud," possibly another tornado which was then moving east and dissipating. Quickly intensifying and widening to about 1,000 
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and the store. Of the 42 homes in Bergens, only one remained undamaged, and most of them were destroyed. A nearby depot in Bergens was also destroyed and three of 10 
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Tornado killed more than 100 head of livestock, including 81 hogs and several sheep. Tornado damaged or destroyed several barns and a school as well. One person was injured.
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in the early 1970s. Prior to the advent of the scale in 1971, tornadoes in the United States were officially unrated. While the Fujita scale has been superseded by the
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Amite–Purvis tornado is officially the eighth deadliest in U.S. history, though its long path may have actually consisted of two or more tornadoes.
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in southeast Walker County, Alabama, though its actual genesis may have occurred earlier. It first touched down somewhere southwest of
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1 death — Tornado struck 20 farms and damaged or destroyed numerous structures, including five homes. Eight people were injured.
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mill in Deport. Debris from homes were found 2 mi (3.2 km) away. Six people were injured and losses totaled $ 125,000.
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Possible tornado family struck three farmsteads, destroying stables, tearing roofs off homes, and killing a racehorse.
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5+ deaths — Tornado may have caused as many as seven fatalities. 20 people were injured and losses totaled $ 290,500.
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soon after touching down. As it crossed into Avoyelles Parish, it caused 25 injuries between the communities of
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3 deaths — Tornado destroyed a home, killing a family of three. Leaves and twigs rained from the sky in DeQueen.
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8 deaths — Tornado struck several frail homes at a mill. 100 people were injured and losses totaled $ 140,000.
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3 deaths — Tornado swept away three small homes. 10 people were injured and losses totaled at least $ 5,000.
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Tornado destroyed a store, a depot, and three homes. A station agent was injured and losses totaled $ 1,500.
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remained at the school. Tornado crossed into Oklahoma before dissipating. Seven people were injured.
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sitting empty on the railroad were overturned; heavy boxcar parts were reportedly carried 100 
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Tornado damaged or destroyed two homes and several other structures. Tornado tossed water 500 
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2 deaths — Tornado destroyed several homes. 12 people were injured and losses totaled $ 30,000.
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2 deaths — Tornado destroyed 50 structures. 22 people were injured and losses totaled $ 80,000.
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11 deaths — Tornado leveled many small homes and damaged other structures. Bodies were found
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The first of two major, long-tracked, violent tornadoes first began at about 5:00 a.m.
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Tornado destroyed or damaged 17 homes, including four farmhouses. Five people were injured.
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Tornado destroyed several homes. 10 people were injured and losses totaled $ 10,000.
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Tornado destroyed or damaged several homes and barns. Four people were injured.
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Prior to 1994, only the average widths of tornado paths were officially listed.
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Farther along the path, the tornado destroyed numerous homes in the village of
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affected portions of the Midwestern and Southern United States, including the
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utilized the old scale until April 1, 2013; nations elsewhere, like the
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The second of the two long-tracked F4s was one of the deadliest tornadoes in
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3 deaths — Tornado damaged or destroyed the entire town, injuring 20 people.
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Tornado Outbreak Day Sequences: Historic Events and Climatology (1875-2003)
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area, killing 21 people in frail tenant homes before dissipating near
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Tornado unroofed and destroyed several homes. Five people were injured.
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Tornado destroyed a small building and a barn. Losses totaled $ 3,000.
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Significant Tornadoes 1680–1991: A Chronology and Analysis of Events
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Storm Prediction Center: Frequently Asked Questions about Tornadoes
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tornadoes—each rated F4 on the Fujita scale and considered to be a
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Tornado destroyed 10 homes, a school, and a store. Only scattered
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near the beginning of the path. Two others were killed near
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One home shifted on its foundation and another was torn in half.
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resembled a "deserted battlefield". The tornado then struck the
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Tornado destroyed or unroofed 12 homes. 15 people were injured.
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Concordia Parish, Louisiana/Pine Ridge–Church Hill, Mississippi
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10 deaths — Tornado destroyed 40 homes, four churches, and a
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Chaffee, F. P. (May 1908). Written at Montgomery, Alabama.
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Lehman, W. F. (May 1908). Written at Birmingham, Alabama.
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where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in
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A destructive tornado first began at about 2:40 p.m.
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Cook, A. R.; Schaefer, J. T. (August 2008). Written at
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List of North American tornadoes and tornado outbreaks
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began comprehensively verifying tornado occurrences.
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Norman, Oklahoma: University of Oklahoma Press. 3303: 3116:"Walker to DeKalb County F4 Tornado April 24 1908" 1689:Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park 890:Tornado destroyed three churches and a few homes. 2258:before ending, having traveled at least 105  1918:Amite–Pine, Louisiana/Purvis–Richton, Mississippi 1913:Amite–Pine, Louisiana/Purvis–Richton, Mississippi 2703:"The Online Tornado FAQ (by Roger Edwards, SPC)" 787:Confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, April 24, 1908 3284:: The Tornado Project of Environmental Films. 2608:The Online Tornado FAQ (by Roger Edwards, SPC) 3952: 3426: 3184:"Tornadoes in Alabama, April 24 and 30, 1908" 2977: 2975: 2973: 2971: 2882: 2880: 2878: 2876: 2874: 1463:Confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, April 25, 1908 301:Confirmed tornadoes – Friday, April 23, 1908 8: 3654:St. Louis, Missouri/East St. Louis, Illinois 3644:"Tri-State" (Missouri, Illinois and Indiana) 3016: 3014: 2969: 2967: 2965: 2963: 2961: 2959: 2957: 2955: 2953: 2951: 2872: 2870: 2868: 2866: 2864: 2862: 2860: 2858: 2856: 2854: 2841: 2839: 2490:"The Most "Important" US Tornadoes by State" 2399: 2397: 2395: 2072: 1917: 1756: 213:, making the tornado the third deadliest in 16: 4656:1908 natural disasters in the United States 2660:"The International Tornado Intensity Scale" 3959: 3945: 3937: 3451: 3433: 3419: 3411: 3378:"Tornadoes in Mississippi, April 24, 1908" 2367:, apply other classifications such as the 2071: 1916: 1755: 1461: 785: 299: 15: 3401: 3359: 3256: 3207: 3102: 3090: 3020: 2827: 2770: 2688: 2585: 2359:in the U.S. since February 1, 2007, 2351:was devised under the aegis of scientist 1905:dead and injured, many of whom were poor 181:On April 23–25, 1908, a destructive 3306:The Tornado: Nature's Ultimate Windstorm 3229:"Tornadoes in Louisiana, April 24, 1908" 3032: 2981: 2886: 2845: 2814:: American Meteorological Society: 310. 2573: 2518: 2425: 2423: 2421: 232: 3154: 3005: 2993: 2664:Tornado and Storm Research Organisation 2441: 2306: 174:Time from first tornado to last tornado 3166: 2942: 659:, 25 homes, a pair of churches, and a 3757:Starkville, Mississippi/Waco, Alabama 3078: 2634:Environment and Climate Change Canada 2604:"Enhanced F Scale for Tornado Damage" 2496:. The Tornado Project. Archived from 7: 4355:January 2012 (Center Point–Clay, AL) 3679:Amite, Louisiana/Purvis, Mississippi 559:. Trees along the river were thrown 3045:Heidorn, Keith C. (April 1, 2008). 2630:"Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF-Scale)" 140:≥ 324 fatalities, ≥ 1,720 injuries 14: 3388:(5). U.S. Weather Bureau: 132–3. 3227:(1908). Written at New Orleans. 2454:"The 25 Deadliest U.S. Tornadoes" 2403:All dates are based on the local 2137:> $ 17 million (2024 USD) 2018:as well. The tornado then struck 2010:. Two people were killed at 3367: 3264: 3215: 3047:"Deadly Tornadoes of April 1908" 2778: 2411:and dates are split at midnight 2143:Most severe tornado damage; see 1988:Most severe tornado damage; see 1972:≥ 143 fatalities, ≥ 770 injuries 1827:Most severe tornado damage; see 1287:Tornado unroofed several homes. 655:1 death — Tornado destroyed the 221:, with 216 deaths, and the 167:Most severe tornado damage; see 3061:: Islandnet.com. Archived from 2755:American Meteorological Society 2701:Edwards, Roger (5 March 2015). 2602:Edwards, Roger (5 March 2015). 2554:American Meteorological Society 2098: 1943: 1811:≥ 91 fatalities, ≥ 400 injuries 1782: 1717: 1684: 1652: 1611: 1578: 1534: 1502: 1492: 1418: 1381: 1349: 1291: 1255: 1210: 1150: 1067: 1026: 994: 926: 894: 858: 826: 816: 747: 714: 667: 619: 573: 515: 482: 441: 389: 340: 330: 72: 2546:22nd Conf. Severe Local Storms 2535:; Schaefer, Joseph T. (2004). 1982:$ 39.2 million (2024 USD) 1821:$ 6.17 million (2024 USD) 1: 3325:Grazulis, Thomas P. (2001b). 2636:. 6 June 2013. Archived from 2287:2008 Atlanta tornado outbreak 1197:> 105 miles (169 km) 4323:Hackleburg–Phil Campbell, AL 4314:Mid-April 2011 (April 19-24) 4309:Mid-April 2011 (April 14-16) 3728:Gainesville–Holland, Georgia 3241:United States Weather Bureau 2385:was first installed and the 2281:April 1924 tornado outbreak 2127:35 fatalities, 188 injuries 1205:See section on this tornado 1145:See section on this tornado 989:See section on this tornado 17:1908 Dixie tornado outbreak 4677: 4029:Early-April 1936 (April 5) 4024:Early-April 1936 (April 1) 3376:Selden, W. S. (May 1908). 2901:"One Man Killed at Deport" 2899:Written at Deport, Texas. 2494:The Tornado Project Online 2409:Coordinated Universal Time 1980:$ 1.157 million (1908 USD) 4339:Tuscaloosa–Birmingham, AL 3974: 3968:Tornado events in Alabama 3449: 2610:. Storm Prediction Center 2338:(F2 or stronger) tornado. 2254:and the northern edge of 2141: 2135:> $ 500,000 (1908 USD) 2119: 2115: 2111: 2093: 2089: 2085: 1986: 1964: 1960: 1956: 1938: 1934: 1930: 1825: 1803: 1799: 1795: 1777: 1773: 1769: 1491: 1488: 1481: 1478: 1467: 1140:1,000 yards (910 m) 815: 812: 805: 802: 791: 555:) high as it crossed the 329: 326: 319: 316: 305: 262: 259: 256: 253: 250: 247: 244: 241: 165: 132: 128: 124: 103: 99: 95: 57: 53: 49: 29: 25: 21: 4636:Tornadoes in Mississippi 4004:Palm Sunday (March) 1920 3742:Worcester, Massachusetts 3718:Shinnston, West Virginia 3135:National Weather Service 2387:National Weather Service 1137:155 miles (249 km) 981:105 miles (169 km) 234:Confirmed tornadoes by 225:, with 317 deaths. 3684:New Richmond, Wisconsin 3239:(5). Washington, D.C.: 3126:Weather Forecast Office 2906:The Dallas Morning News 2803:Weather and Forecasting 2711:Storm Prediction Center 2531:Schneider, Russell S.; 2462:Storm Prediction Center 2452:, ed. (19 March 2021). 2317:unless otherwise noted. 2313:All losses are in 1908 1742:200 yards (180 m) 1645:200 yards (180 m) 1604:200 yards (180 m) 1567:150 yards (140 m) 1411:400 yards (370 m) 1374:250 yards (230 m) 1332:400 yards (370 m) 1200:500 yards (460 m) 984:700 yards (640 m) 919:400 yards (370 m) 693:150 yards (140 m) 652:300 yards (270 m) 607:400 yards (370 m) 430:250 yards (230 m) 4631:Tornadoes in Louisiana 4621:20th-century tornadoes 4224:Hurricane Katrina 2005 3732:Poplar Bluff, Missouri 3382:Monthly Weather Review 3340:Monthly Weather Review 3282:St. Johnsbury, Vermont 3233:Monthly Weather Review 3188:Monthly Weather Review 2742:Monthly Weather Review 2666:. 2016. Archived from 2550:Hyannis, Massachusetts 2458:The Online Tornado FAQ 1849:and then four more at 1739:3 miles (4.8 km) 1709:100 yards (91 m) 1706:3 miles (4.8 km) 1677:100 yards (91 m) 1642:15 miles (24 km) 1601:2 miles (3.2 km) 1564:15 miles (24 km) 1445:4 miles (6.4 km) 1408:10 miles (16 km) 1371:5 miles (8.0 km) 1329:16 miles (26 km) 1281:6 miles (9.7 km) 1245:25 miles (40 km) 1057:10 miles (16 km) 916:5 miles (8.0 km) 884:3 miles (4.8 km) 740:100 yards (91 m) 737:10 miles (16 km) 649:10 miles (16 km) 604:15 miles (24 km) 541:10 miles (16 km) 508:100 yards (91 m) 505:10 miles (16 km) 472:11 miles (18 km) 427:15 miles (24 km) 379:5 miles (8.0 km) 160:Southern United States 120: in (1.9 cm) 3762:Lorain–Sandusky, Ohio 2772:10.1175/2007MWR2171.1 2357:Enhanced Fujita scale 1527:50 yards (46 m) 1284:30 yards (27 m) 848:7 miles (11 km) 690:7 miles (11 km) 4370:Hurricane Isaac 2012 4124:Hurricane Hilda 1964 4114:Hurricane Carla 1961 3752:Natchez, Mississippi 3723:Marshfield, Missouri 3694:Louisville, Kentucky 3664:Gainesville, Georgia 3649:Natchez, Mississippi 1883:Natchez, Mississippi 1819:$ 182,000 (1908 USD) 1160:Southern Albertville 223:1840 Natchez tornado 4646:1908 in Mississippi 4425:Early-February 2017 4405:Early-February 2016 4319:Super Outbreak 2011 4144:Super Outbreak 1974 3659:Tupelo, Mississippi 3394:1908MWRv...36..132B 3352:1908MWRv...36..134L 3300:Grazulis, Thomas P. 3274:Grazulis, Thomas P. 3249:1908MWRv...36..131C 3200:1908MWRv...36..133C 2820:2004WtFor..19..310B 2763:2008MWRv..136.3121C 2488:; Grazulis, Doris. 2486:Grazulis, Thomas P. 2074: 1919: 1758: 1464: 1458:April 25 event 788: 782:April 24 event 302: 296:April 23 event 238: 229:Confirmed tornadoes 215:Mississippi history 18: 4535:Late-November 2022 4505:Hurricane Ida 2021 4410:Late-February 2016 4274:Super Tuesday 2008 4254:Late-November 2006 4234:Late-November 2005 4054:Late-February 1952 3669:Woodward, Oklahoma 3441:25 deadliest U.S. 3051:The Weather Doctor 2353:T. Theodore Fujita 2047:) to the south of 1879:Vidalia, Louisiana 1462: 786: 346:Valley Springs, SD 300: 233: 4661:April 1908 events 4651:Tornado outbreaks 4641:1908 in Louisiana 4603: 4602: 4540:Mid-December 2022 4249:Mid-November 2006 4229:Mid-November 2005 4209:Veterans Day 2002 4049:Mid-February 1952 3934: 3933: 3929: 3928: 3713:Mattoon, Illinois 3317:978-0-8061-3538-0 2996:, pp. 133–4. 2794:Brooks, Harold E. 2691:, pp. 251–4. 2533:Brooks, Harold E. 2332:outbreak sequence 2293: tornado in 2196:, located 4  2151: 2150: 2039:, located 8  1996: 1995: 1891:Mississippi River 1835: 1834: 1749: 1748: 1455: 1454: 1164:Northern Sylvania 779: 778: 657:business district 293: 292: 203:African Americans 179: 178: 45:April 23–25, 1908 4668: 4626:1908 meteorology 4560:March–April 2023 4550:Early-March 2023 4545:Mid-January 2023 4525:Early-April 2022 4440:Early-March 2019 4360:Early-March 2012 4304:Early-April 2011 4174:Palm Sunday 1994 4139:Early-April 1974 3961: 3954: 3947: 3938: 3737:Snyder, Oklahoma 3674:Joplin, Missouri 3452: 3435: 3428: 3421: 3412: 3407: 3405: 3372: 3371: 3365: 3363: 3330: 3321: 3309: 3295: 3269: 3268: 3262: 3260: 3220: 3219: 3213: 3211: 3170: 3164: 3158: 3152: 3146: 3145: 3143: 3141: 3112: 3106: 3100: 3094: 3088: 3082: 3076: 3067: 3066: 3065:on May 19, 2012. 3059:British Columbia 3042: 3036: 3030: 3024: 3018: 3009: 3003: 2997: 2991: 2985: 2979: 2946: 2940: 2923: 2922: 2920: 2918: 2913:. April 24, 1908 2896: 2890: 2884: 2849: 2843: 2834: 2833: 2831: 2790: 2784: 2783: 2782: 2776: 2774: 2733:Norman, Oklahoma 2728: 2722: 2721: 2719: 2717: 2698: 2692: 2686: 2680: 2679: 2677: 2675: 2656: 2650: 2649: 2647: 2645: 2626: 2620: 2619: 2617: 2615: 2599: 2593: 2583: 2577: 2571: 2565: 2564: 2562: 2560: 2543: 2528: 2522: 2516: 2510: 2509: 2507: 2505: 2482: 2473: 2472: 2470: 2468: 2446: 2430: 2427: 2416: 2415:for consistency. 2401: 2390: 2378: 2372: 2345: 2339: 2324: 2318: 2311: 2295:Downtown Atlanta 2233: 2232: 2228: 2208:and the town of 2100: 2075: 2006:, just north of 1945: 1920: 1784: 1759: 1507:Southern Atlanta 1494: 1476:County / Parish 1465: 1344: 1343: 1339: 999:Northern Braxton 818: 800:County / Parish 789: 705: 704: 700: 568: 567: 563: 332: 314:County / Parish 303: 239: 217:, following the 183:tornado outbreak 119: 118: 114: 88:tornado outbreak 74: 37:Tornado outbreak 19: 4676: 4675: 4671: 4670: 4669: 4667: 4666: 4665: 4606: 4605: 4604: 4599: 4555:Late-March 2023 4520:Late-March 2022 4495:Late-March 2021 4485:Late-April 2020 3970: 3965: 3935: 3930: 3925: 3903: 3886: 3846: 3824: 3807: 3800: 3766: 3730: 3708:Omaha, Nebraska 3701: 3689:Flint, Michigan 3637: 3584: 3547: 3458:Name (location) 3445: 3439: 3375: 3366: 3333: 3327:F5-F6 Tornadoes 3324: 3318: 3298: 3292: 3272: 3263: 3223: 3214: 3181: 3178: 3173: 3165: 3161: 3153: 3149: 3139: 3137: 3131:Calera, Alabama 3114: 3113: 3109: 3101: 3097: 3089: 3085: 3077: 3070: 3044: 3043: 3039: 3031: 3027: 3019: 3012: 3004: 3000: 2992: 2988: 2980: 2949: 2941: 2926: 2916: 2914: 2898: 2897: 2893: 2885: 2852: 2844: 2837: 2792: 2791: 2787: 2777: 2730: 2729: 2725: 2715: 2713: 2700: 2699: 2695: 2687: 2683: 2673: 2671: 2670:on 5 March 2016 2658: 2657: 2653: 2643: 2641: 2640:on 3 March 2016 2628: 2627: 2623: 2613: 2611: 2601: 2600: 2596: 2584: 2580: 2572: 2568: 2558: 2556: 2541: 2530: 2529: 2525: 2517: 2513: 2503: 2501: 2484: 2483: 2476: 2466: 2464: 2448: 2447: 2443: 2439: 2434: 2433: 2428: 2419: 2402: 2393: 2379: 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4246: 4244:September 2006 4241: 4236: 4231: 4226: 4221: 4216: 4211: 4206: 4201: 4196: 4191: 4186: 4181: 4176: 4171: 4166: 4161: 4156: 4151: 4146: 4141: 4136: 4131: 4126: 4121: 4116: 4111: 4106: 4101: 4096: 4091: 4086: 4081: 4076: 4071: 4066: 4061: 4056: 4051: 4046: 4041: 4036: 4031: 4026: 4021: 4016: 4011: 4006: 4001: 3996: 3991: 3986: 3981: 3975: 3972: 3971: 3966: 3964: 3963: 3956: 3949: 3941: 3932: 3931: 3927: 3926: 3924: 3923: 3920: 3917: 3914: 3911: 3908: 3905: 3900: 3897: 3894: 3891: 3888: 3883: 3880: 3877: 3874: 3871: 3868: 3865: 3862: 3859: 3856: 3853: 3849: 3847: 3845: 3844: 3841: 3840:April 20, 1920 3838: 3837:April 24, 1908 3835: 3832: 3829: 3826: 3821: 3820:April 18, 1880 3818: 3815: 3812: 3811:March 23, 1913 3809: 3804: 3803:March 27, 1890 3801: 3797: 3794: 3793:April 24, 1908 3791: 3788: 3785: 3782: 3779: 3776: 3773: 3772:March 18, 1925 3769: 3767: 3765: 3764: 3759: 3754: 3749: 3747:Camanche, Iowa 3744: 3739: 3734: 3725: 3720: 3715: 3710: 3705: 3696: 3691: 3686: 3681: 3676: 3671: 3666: 3661: 3656: 3651: 3646: 3640: 3638: 3636: 3635: 3628: 3621: 3614: 3607: 3600: 3593: 3586: 3577: 3570: 3563: 3556: 3549: 3540: 3533: 3526: 3519: 3512: 3505: 3498: 3491: 3484: 3477: 3469: 3466: 3465: 3462: 3459: 3456: 3450: 3447: 3446: 3440: 3438: 3437: 3430: 3423: 3415: 3409: 3408: 3373: 3331: 3322: 3316: 3296: 3290: 3270: 3221: 3177: 3174: 3172: 3171: 3169:, p. 134. 3159: 3157:, p. 133. 3147: 3107: 3103:Grazulis 2001a 3095: 3091:Grazulis 2001a 3083: 3081:, p. 132. 3068: 3037: 3025: 3021:Grazulis 2001a 3010: 3008:, p. 134. 2998: 2986: 2947: 2945:, p. 133. 2924: 2891: 2850: 2835: 2796:(April 2004). 2785: 2723: 2693: 2689:Grazulis 2001a 2681: 2651: 2621: 2594: 2586:Grazulis 2001a 2578: 2576:, p. 141. 2566: 2523: 2511: 2500:on 14 May 2008 2474: 2440: 2438: 2435: 2432: 2431: 2417: 2391: 2373: 2365:United Kingdom 2340: 2319: 2305: 2304: 2302: 2299: 2298: 2297: 2289:– Produced an 2284: 2278: 2271: 2268: 2224:) was carried 2149: 2148: 2139: 2138: 2133: 2129: 2128: 2125: 2121: 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Index

F5
Midwestern
Southern United States
Fujita scale
tornado outbreak
Great Plains
violent
tornado family
often
African Americans
U.S. state
Mississippi
Mississippi history
1936 Tupelo F5
1840 Natchez tornado
Fujita rating
F#
UTC
Valley Springs, SD
Benclare, SD
MN
Minnehaha (SD)
Rock (MN)
SD
MN
Oak Grove, TX
OK
Red River (TX)
Bowie (TX)
McCurtain (OK)

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