1980 Kalamazoo tornado
| F3 tornado | |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 1980 |
| Time | 4:09 pm EDT |
| Casualties | 5 |
| Damages | $50,000,000 |
| Areas affected | Kalamazoo, Michigan |
Map of the tornado path.
The Kalamazoo Tornado of 1980 struck downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan, on May 13, 1980. The tornado, which touched down at 4:09 pm, was rated F3 on the Fujita scale. The tornado killed 5 people and injured 79. Damage was estimated at $50,000,000.[1]
The tornado left a path of destruction 11 miles (18 km) long during its approximately 20-minute duration.[2] It was notable for having struck the heart of downtown, damaging or destroying many notable buildings, parks, and landmarks. The massive F3 caused a power outage so extensive, phone companies pleaded for people to only use phones for emergencies. In total, the storm caused 5 deaths, 79 injuries, and about 1,200 people were left homeless.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Kalamazoo 1980 Tornado". Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Genealogy and Local History. Archived from the original on February 10, 2009. Retrieved July 30, 2006.
- ↑ "TWISTER! The 1980 Tornado". Kalamazoo Public Library – Local History. Archived from the original on 27 May 2010. Retrieved June 9, 2010.
- ↑ "TORNADO!". Vanished Kalamazoo. Archived from the original on 8 September 2006. Retrieved July 30, 2006.
External links
- The May 13, 1980 Kalamazoo Tornado case study (Grand Rapids office of the National Weather Service)
- Kalamazoo 1980 tornado MIGenWeb – Michigan Genealoty on the Web
- TWISTER! The 1980 Tornado Kalamazoo Public Library – Local History
- Kalamazoo, Michigan Tornado, Tuesday May 13, 1980 YouTube Video
- The Kalamazoo Tornado – May 13, 1980 YouTube Video
- "Kalamazoo 1980 Tornado". Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Genealogy and Local History. Archived from the original on 2007-02-19. Retrieved 2006-07-30.