50 years later: Looking back at the 1974 Super Outbreak
50 years ago was one of the worst tornado outbreaks in U.S history. The Super Outbreak on April 3-4, 1974 would spawn 148 twisters and take 335 lives.
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50 years ago was one of the worst tornado outbreaks in U.S history. The Super Outbreak on April 3-4, 1974 would spawn 148 twisters and take 335 lives.
One F-5, two F-4 and two F-3 tornadoes moved through the Tri-State that day, plus a trio of weaker tornadoes.
During the Super Tornadoes on April 3, 1974, there were a record 30 F4-F5 tornadoes in six states in a 24-hour period, including a F5 that practically destroyed the nearby town of Xenia, Ohio.
Fifty years after the Super Tornado Outbreak of April 3-4, 1974 the twisters are still vivid in survivors' minds. It was the "worst tornado outbreak in United States history," according to the NWS.
TOLONO, Ill. (WCIA) – 50 years ago, a historic tornado outbreak began right here in Central Illinois. It was a warm and humid day on April 3rd, 1974. The air was ripe for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms with ample instability, wind shear and moisture needed for violent tornadoes. The first tornado of the day touched […]