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Title: The most devastating tornado
Post by: Ripsnort on May 22, 2013, 01:28:13 PM

1925 Tri-state tornado still holds the record.
I was a survivor of the Fridley Tornado in Minnesota (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1965_Twin_Cities_tornado_outbreak) in the 1960's (no damage to our home other than our shingles but the neighborhood across the street...we had debris all over our yards...and a few dead pets :( )
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/weather/tri-state-tornado.htm

Title: Re: The most devastating tornado
Post by: jimson on May 22, 2013, 03:41:12 PM

I've read much about this tornado. Chances are it was more likely a series of them than one funnel, but we'll never know. No radar back then.

I recommend this book  http://www.amazon.com/Death-Rides-Sky-Tri-State-Tornado/dp/1618760017

Title: Re: The most devastating tornado
Post by: Ripsnort on May 22, 2013, 05:00:17 PM

Thanks! I'll have to put that one on the kindle!

Title: Re: The most devastating tornado
Post by: Meatwad on May 23, 2013, 08:06:41 AM

Both towns arent too far south of here. Couldnt imagine one of those happening again in modern times on the damage it would do