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1925’s Tri-State Tornado

March 1, 2026

On March 18th 1925, a massive tornado ripped through Missouri, Illinois and Indiana. With 695 fatalities, 2,027 injuries, 15,000 homes destroyed and an average forward speed of 62 miles per hour, the Tri-State Tornado is in the record books. While recent science put some dents on this being on the ground the whole time, the history is staggering nonetheless.