Tornado outbreak of March 12–15, 1953
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A widespread and deadly tornado outbreak affected the Great Plains, Mississippi Valley, and Southeast between March 12–15, 1953. At least 23 tornadoes were confirmed with the strongest one reaching F4 intensity and striking O'Brien, Texas on Friday the 13th. Overall, 21 people were killed, 72 others were injured, and damages were estimated at $6.835 million (1953 USD).[nb 1] There were additional casualties from non-tornadic events as well.
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Type | Tornado outbreak |
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Duration | March 12–15, 1953 |
Tornadoes confirmed | 23 |
Max. rating1 | F4 tornado |
Duration of tornado outbreak2 | 3 days, 4 hours, 20 minutes |
Largest hail | 3.25 inches (8.3 cm) Dyersburg, Tennessee on March 14. |
Fatalities | 21 fatalities (+1 non-tornadic), 72 injuries (+4 non-tornadic)[1] |
Damage | $6.835 million (1953 USD) $77.8 million (2024 USD) |
Areas affected | Great Plains, Mississippi Valley, Southeastern United States |
Part of the tornado outbreaks of 1953 1Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale 2Time from first tornado to last tornado |
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