Waco in 1953 and Wichita Falls, Texas 1979 TIED
These two deadly tornadoes struck right at the heart of two major Texas cities. Here are the facts:
Waco: Deadliest tornado on record in Texas (114 deaths)
At the time, Wichita Falls tornado: Costliest in U.S. ($400m in 1979 dollars)
Forbes index (100-point scale): 27.3
#OTD in 1953, a tornado devastated Waco, Texas, claiming 114 lives. pic.twitter.com/pCrlQR4owX
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