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50 years ago (April 3, 1974)
Posted on 4/3/24 at 10:57 am
Posted on 4/3/24 at 10:57 am
At the time the worst tornado outbreak in American history. 148 tornadoes between April 3-4. Forty of them were F4 or F5.
Brandenburg, KY got hit by an F5. Louisville airport took a hit and tore the roof off Freedom Hall.
Brandenburg, KY got hit by an F5. Louisville airport took a hit and tore the roof off Freedom Hall.
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Posted on 4/3/24 at 11:10 am to Pisco
Climate Change
Posted on 4/3/24 at 11:11 am to Pisco
Truly a legendary outbreak. It was eclipsed only by the 2011 Super Outbreak when it comes to number of tornadoes produced.
Here is a good map of all of the tornado paths on April 3-4:
Here is a good map of all of the tornado paths on April 3-4:
Posted on 4/3/24 at 11:20 am to Pisco
Xenia, OH got most of the press then because it was the largest town hit. I know, as far as the immediate relief was concerned, a lot of people felt neglected.
Here's a good breakdown of the day:
Outbreak of the Century: 1974 Super Outbreak
The Most Important day in Tornado Science History
Here's a good breakdown of the day:
Outbreak of the Century: 1974 Super Outbreak
The Most Important day in Tornado Science History
This post was edited on 4/3/24 at 12:12 pm
Posted on 4/3/24 at 11:43 am to Pisco
Some fun facts about this outbreak:
Ted Fujita originally assigned the Xenia, Ohio tornado an F6 rating but later downgraded it to F5 because F6 would be "inconceivable". Richard Nixon said it was the worst damage he had ever seen.
The community of Tanner, Alabama was hit by TWO F5s in a little over an hour. The 2011 Hackleburg-Phil Campbell also went through Tanner which puts it high in the running for the unluckiest tornado spot on Earth.
At one time, forecasters were not able to keep up with all the tornadic activity in Indiana so they issued a blanket tornado warning for the entire state. This has never happened before or since.
Ted Fujita originally assigned the Xenia, Ohio tornado an F6 rating but later downgraded it to F5 because F6 would be "inconceivable". Richard Nixon said it was the worst damage he had ever seen.
The community of Tanner, Alabama was hit by TWO F5s in a little over an hour. The 2011 Hackleburg-Phil Campbell also went through Tanner which puts it high in the running for the unluckiest tornado spot on Earth.
At one time, forecasters were not able to keep up with all the tornadic activity in Indiana so they issued a blanket tornado warning for the entire state. This has never happened before or since.
Posted on 4/3/24 at 12:21 pm to Pisco
In 6 years the '80's will be 50 years ago
Posted on 4/3/24 at 6:38 pm to Pisco
I was young, but remember this happening.
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