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September 1987 Severe Storms Produce Damaging Winds and Hail

On Tuesday, September 15, 1987, severe thunderstorms moved through portions of the western Ozarks region, producing wind damage and hail from northeast Oklahoma into … September 1987 Severe Storms Produce Damaging Winds and HailRead more

by admin•September 15, 1987July 25, 2026
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April 1983 Severe Weather Includes Tornadoes at Republic and Springfield

On Friday, April 29, 1983, severe weather struck portions of the western Ozarks region, including the cities of Republic and Springfield, Missouri, both of … April 1983 Severe Weather Includes Tornadoes at Republic and SpringfieldRead more

by admin•April 29, 1983July 25, 2026
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December 1982 Christmas Week Tornado Outbreak

Beginning December 23 through 24, 1982, a rare and deadly regional tornado outbreak occurred across portions of the southern Plains states and Ozarks region … December 1982 Christmas Week Tornado OutbreakRead more

by admin•December 23, 1982July 25, 2026
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September 1980 Severe Weather Strikes Oklahoma and Missouri

During the late afternoon and evening of Tuesday, September 16, 1980, severe storms swept across portions of the central and southern Plains. In northeast … September 1980 Severe Weather Strikes Oklahoma and MissouriRead more

by admin•September 16, 1980July 25, 2026
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December 1971 Severe Weather Outbreak

On Tuesday, December 14, 1971, a strong low-pressure system moved across the central United States, drawing unseasonably warm and moist air northward from the … December 1971 Severe Weather OutbreakRead more

by admin•December 14, 1971July 25, 2026
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May 1971 Joplin Tornado

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by admin•May 5, 1971July 25, 2026
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October 1942 Tornado Strikes Berryville, AR

On Thursday evening of October 29, 1942, a powerful tornado struck the town of Berryville, Arkansas, heavily damaging or destroying much of the town’s … October 1942 Tornado Strikes Berryville, ARRead more

by admin•October 29, 1942July 25, 2026
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September 1927 Multi-State Tornado Outbreak

On Thursday, September 29, 1927, a multi-state tornado outbreak struck portions of the central USA with at least 15 significant tornadoes across Oklahoma, Arkansas, … September 1927 Multi-State Tornado OutbreakRead more

by admin•September 29, 1927July 25, 2026
January 1917 Tornado Destroys Oklahoma Choctaw Indian School
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January 1917 Tornado Destroys Oklahoma Choctaw Indian School

On Thursday, January 4, 1917 a tornado touched down in the small community of Vireton, once located north of McAlester in Pittsburg County, southeastern … January 1917 Tornado Destroys Oklahoma Choctaw Indian SchoolRead more

by admin•January 4, 1917July 25, 2026
January 1898 Nighttime Tornado Strikes Fort Smith and Van Buren
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January 1898 Nighttime Tornado Strikes Fort Smith and Van Buren

On Tuesday, January 11, 1898, a powerful tornado swept through western Arkansas, striking Fort Smith and Van Buren. The storm claimed 52 lives in … January 1898 Nighttime Tornado Strikes Fort Smith and Van BurenRead more

by admin•January 11, 1898July 25, 2026

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