The strongest and deadliest tornado was a powerful F5 tornado [nb 1] that struck Waco, Texas on May 11, causing 114 of the 144 deaths in the outbreak. Alongside the 1902 Goliad tornado, it …

In the afternoon of May 11, 1953, a powerful tornado would directly hit Waco, Texas, killing 114 people and injuring 597 more. The tornado would be the deadliest to hit Texas since 1900, …

On the afternoon of May 11, 1953, a powerful and deadly tornado directly struck the city of Waco, Texas, killing 114 people and injuring 597 more. The tornado was the deadliest to hit Texas …

Apr 4, 2025 · The F5 twister destroyed over 600 homes and businesses and damaged over 1000, including the Dr. Pepper bottling plant, which still stands today. 2000 vehicles also sustained …

Nearly 1/3 of a mile wide, the massive F5 tornado crossed Waco on a path that ran almost south to north, killing 114 persons and injuring 597. It destroyed around 600 homes and other …

Apr 28, 2023 · On May 11, 1953, the United States’ first recorded F5 tornado tore a path of destruction through downtown Waco. Wrapped in rain and debris, the tornado descended on …

The F-5 tornado cut a swath nearly one-third of a mile wide with winds up to 260 miles per hour. After tearing through downtown, it exited the city and continued northeast for several more …

May 11, 2013 · The Texas Collection at Baylor University recently shared some fascinating images on the U.S. Tornado photo group of Waco following the devastating F5 tornado that hit …

On the afternoon of May 11, 1953, an F5 tornado made a direct hit on Waco, Texas. (On the scale for rating rotational intensity created by storm researcher Ted Fujita, an F5 twister is capable …

The Waco Tornado endures as one of the worst and deadliest tornadoes in recorded Texas history. As the only F5 tornado in a series of 33 tornadoes that broke out over a three-day …