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The Wichita Falls tornado of 1979 did not have its winds measured. Based on the damage it inflicted the tornado was rated F4, which would indicated peak wind gusts in the range of 207-261 miles per hour. More modern research suggests that the original rating scale developed in the 1970s overestimated the wind speeds of strong tornadoes. Such damage is not though to indicate winds in the range of 166-200 miles per hour.
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Is Wichita falls TX in tornado alley?
Yes. Wichita Texas is in Tornado Alley.
Where did the 1979 Wichita falls tx tornado form?
The Wichita Falls tornado of 1979 first formed in Archer County in northeastern Texas about 4 miles southwest of the city of Wichita Falls.
In 1964 a Texas town was hit by a tornado?
A number of Texas towns were hit by tornadoes in 1964. The town of Wichita Falls was hit by an F5 tornado.
What County is Wichita Falls Texas?
Wichita Falls, Tx is in Wichita County
Can you show me a picture of a huge tornado?
The link below lead to photographs of the very large F4 tornado that hit Wichita Falls, Texas on April 10, 1979.
Was there a Tornado in Wichita Falls Texas in 1979?
Yes. On April 10, 1979 Wichita Falls, Texas was hit by a massive F4 tornado. The tornado killed 42 people, injured over 1,700 and cost $400 million in property damage. In modern values, that is equivalent to over $1 billion, making it the 6th costliest tornado in U.S. history and one of the deadliest to strike in the past 40 years.
Where do tornadoes get their names?
Tornadoes are sometimes given unofficial names for the places they hit. For example, a few famous tornadoes are known as the Moore, Oklahoma tornado (1999), the Wichita Falls Texas tornado (1979), and the Waco, Texas tornado (1953).
What is the web address of the Wichita Falls Railroad Museum in Wichita Falls Texas?
The web address of the Wichita Falls Railroad Museum is: www.wfrrm.com
How far does it take to get to Arlington TX from Wichita Falls TX?
There are 115 miles between Wichita Falls, Texas and Arlington, Texas.
Where is the Wichita Falls Museum And Art Center in Wichita Falls Texas located?
The address of the Wichita Falls Museum And Art Center is: 2 Eureka Cir, Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2912
What is the phone number of the Wichita Falls Railroad Museum in Wichita Falls Texas?
The phone number of the Wichita Falls Railroad Museum is: 940-723-2661.
What is the web address of the Wichita Falls Fire And Police Museum in Wichita Falls Texas?
The web address of the Wichita Falls Fire And Police Museum is: www.wffpm.org
