Fargo tornado
Violent F5 tornado that struck Fargo, ND in 1957 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Fargo tornado was a deadly F5 tornado that struck Fargo, North Dakota, on Thursday, June 20, 1957. The tornado was part of a larger system of storms that resulted in five separate tornadoes in the immediate region.
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Damage was extensive and included 100 blocks of Fargo. Approximately 329 homes were destroyed and some of them were completely swept off their foundations - a classic example of F5 damage.[1]
Historical Significance
Dr. Ted Fujita studied the Fargo Tornado and coined many terms including wall cloud, tail cloud,and collar cloud.
A reunion of survivors took place on June 20, 2007, the same day the tornado took place in Fargo, North Dakota.[2]
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