Tri-State Tornado

The Tri-State Tornado, which struck on March 18, 1925, is one of the deadliest tornadoes in American history. It traveled over 219 miles through parts of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, lasting nearly three and a half hours. The tornado destroyed entire towns, resulting in 695 fatalities and thousands of injuries. With wind speeds exceeding 300 miles per hour, it caused immense devastation, uprooting trees, demolishing buildings, and leaving widespread destruction. This catastrophic event highlights the power of severe weather and led to advances in tornado forecasting and safety measures in subsequent years.