1974 Super Outbreak
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The 1974 Super Outbreak was one of the most intense tornado outbreaks on record, occurring on April 3–4, 1974, across much of the United States. It was one of the deadliest tornado outbreaks in U.S. h
The un-condensed tornado near Depauw, Indiana
Aerial photo showing damage to homes in Decatur
The second tornado of the family near Knightstown, Indiana. This tornado would later strike the town of Kennard.
Aerial photo showing Brandenburg, Kentucky, after the tornado
Xenia, Ohio
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Xenia is a city in Greene County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. Located in southwestern Ohio, it is 15 miles east of Dayton and is part of the Dayton metropolitan area as well as the Miami
1974 Super Outbreak
…form between 19:20 and 20:20 UTC became significant, long-lived supercells, producing many strong or violent tornadoes, including three F5s at Depauw; Xenia, Ohio; and Brandenburg, Kentucky. These storms formed the second of three convective bands to generate tornadoes. While violent tornado activity increased…
Downtown Xenia
Xenia Station is a replica building based on the original Xenia Station
Downtown Xenia in 1930
The 1974 Xenia F5 tornado tearing through the southeast Pinecrest Garden district.