1980 Kalamazoo tornado
| F3 tornado | |
|---|---|
| Max. rating1 | F3 tornado |
| Fatalities | 5 |
| Damage | $50,000,000 |
| 1Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale | |
The Kalamazoo Tornado of 1980 struck downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan, on May 13, 1980. The tornado, which touched down at 4:09 pm, was rated F3 on the Fujita scale. The tornado killed 5 people and injured 79. Damage was estimated at $50,000,000.[1]
The tornado left a path of destruction 11 miles (18 km) long during its approximately 20-minute duration.[2] It was notable for having struck the heart of downtown, damaging or destroying many notable buildings, parks, and landmarks.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Kalamazoo 1980 Tornado". Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Genealogy and Local History. Retrieved 2006-07-30.
- ^ "TWISTER! The 1980 Tornado". Kalamazoo Public Library - Local History. Retrieved 2006-07-30.
- ^ "TORNADO!". Vanished Kalamazoo. Retrieved 2006-07-30.
External links
- The May 13, 1980 Kalamazoo Tornado case study (Grand Rapids office of the National Weather Service)
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