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| Type | Tornado outbreak |
|---|---|
| Duration | April 28–May 2, 1953 |
| Tornadoes confirmed | 24 |
| Max. rating | F4 tornado |
| Duration of tornado outbreak | 4 days |
| Fatalities | 36 fatalities, 361 injuries |
| Areas affected | Southeastern United States |
| Part of the tornado outbreaks of 1953 Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale Time from first tornado to last tornado | |
The 1953 Sarnia tornado outbreak was a localized, but devastating series of three intense tornadoes that affected the Iowa, Michigan, and Ontario. Eight people were killed and at least 75 others were injured.
Confirmed tornadoes
| FU | F0 | F1 | F2 | F3 | F4 | F5 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
May 20 event
| F# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F3 | NE of Zenorsville to SW of Lime Springs | Story, Hardin, Butler Chicasaw, Howard | IA | 42°09′N 93°42′W / 42.15°N 93.7°W / 42.15; -93.7 (Zenorsville (May 20, F3)) | 0300 | 116.1 mi (186.8 km) | 400 yd (370 m) | 1 death – A long-tracked, strong tornado caused major damage while passing through the rural communities of Story City, Hubbard, Ackley, and Southern Alta Vista. | |
| F3 | Eastern Cedar Rapids to NNW of Wyoming | Linn, Jones | IA | 41°59′N 91°34′W / 41.98°N 91.57°W / 41.98; -91.57 (Cedar Rapids (May 20, F3)) | 0410 | 38.6 mi (62.1 km) | 400 yd (370 m) | A strong tornado touched down on the eastern side of Cedar Rapids and tracked east-northeastward, hitting the town of Martelle. The town sustained major damage as multiple homes and businesses were heavily damaged or destroyed. The tornado dissipated halfway between Onslow and Wyoming. Seven people were injured. |
May 21 event
| F# | Location | County / Parish | State | Start Coord. | Time (UTC) | Path length | Max width | Summary | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F4 | N of Smiths Creek, Michigan to Port Huron to Sarnia, Ontario to S of Stratford | St. Clair (MI), Lambton (ON), Middlesex | MI | 41°44′N 98°56′W / 41.73°N 98.93°W / 41.73; -98.93 (Smiths Creek (May 21, F4)) | 2121 | ≥85 mi (137 km) | ≥1,760 yd (1,610 m) | 7 deaths – See article on this tornado – At least 68 people were injured. |
Notes
- ^ All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency.
References
- http://www.tornadohistoryproject.com/tornado/1953/table
- http://www.tornadohistoryproject.com/tornado/19530520.19.11
- http://www.tornadohistoryproject.com/tornado/19530428.40.20
- http://www.tornadohistoryproject.com/tornado/19530521.26.2
- "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-04-02. Retrieved 2011-06-15.
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