An extremely devastating and deadly tornado outbreak impacted the Midwestern and Northeastern United States at the beginning of June 1953. It included two tornadoes that caused at least 90 deaths each
An F4 tornado near Erie, Michigan.
The tornado seen to the west of Arcadia.
Tornado damage in Flint, Michigan suburb of Beecher.
A vehicle that was thrown 300 yards into a hill by the tornado.
Erie, Michigan
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Erie is an unincorporated community in Monroe County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The community is located within Erie Township in the southeastern corner of the state.
Tornado outbreak of June 7–9, 1953
…Tornado outbreak of June 7–9, 1953 An F4 tornado near Erie, Michigan. Meteorological history Duration June 7–9, 1953 Tornado outbreak Tornadoes 50 confirmed Max. rating F5 tornado Duration 3 days Overall effects Fatalities…
Looking north along S. Dixie Highway (M-125)
Historic image of Erie in 1909
The Great Fire of 1916
Constructed in 1851, St. Joseph Catholic Church remains in operation