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August 19

  • 1845 – One of the few known F5 tornadoes outside the United States struck Montville, Seine-Maritime, France, killing 75 people and injuring 130. Three new, solidly-built mills were completely destroyed, trees were carried great distances, and debris was found 20 miles (30 km) away.
  • 1890 – Several strong tornadoes touched down in Pennsylvania. An F3 tornado tore through the north side of Wilkes-Barre, destroying 400 buildings, killing 16 people, and injuring 60. An F2 tornado killed three people in Luzerne County, and an F3 tornado killed two people near in Susquehenna County.
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