Monday,  April 29, 2013 • Vol. 14--No. 283 • 12 of 32 •  Other Editions

Today in Weather History

1942: A tornado (F3) moved East through Marshall County, destroying almost every building on a farm Northeast of Kidder. Barns were heavily damaged on two other farms. 1 person was reported killed, with 5 others injured.

1909: A huge tornado outbreak with many powerful storms (including four F4 tornadoes) struck from Illinois to Alabama. One tornado family was on the ground for much of its 125 mile long path from DeSoto County, MS to Decatur County, TN and produced F4 damage. Near Bolivar, TN a man fled to his brother's house for safety. The man's own house was untouched but his brother's home was destroyed, killing the man. Northeast of Scotts Hill, TN a smokehouse was destroyed with the meat later found two miles away.

1912: The Philippines' hottest temperature was attained at Tuguegarao with 108 degrees.

1942: Three entire families were killed near Oberlin, KS by an F5 tornado. Several inches of top soil were swept away from the farms. The death total was 15 and 25 were injured. The tornado dissipated near Cedar Bluff, KS.

1995: Severe thunderstorms moved across Tarrant County in Texas. Hail up to 3.5 inches in diameter did an enormous amount of damage. 100 aircraft were damaged at DFW airport. Damages in the county totaled $220 million. This was the second major hailstorm to hit the area in a month.
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