The Waco, Texas tornado affected people in a number of ways. 114 people were killed by the tornado, meaning that many lost friends and family. In addition, 597 people were injured. Hundreds saw their homes and businesses destroyed and more suffered lesser degrees of property damage. Of the survivors many undoubtedly suffered psychological effects, as being in a building as it is struck by a tornado can be a truly terrifying experience.
The Waco, Texas tornado killed 114 people.
The Waco, Texas tornado of 1953 killed 114 people.
The Waco, Texas tornado of May 11, 1953 killed 114 people, tying it with the 1902 Goliad tornado as the deadliest tornado in texas history.
The Waco tornado was an F5.
The Waco tornado occurred in the town of Waco, Texas.
The Waco tornado of 1953 was an F5.
The tornado that hit Waco, Texas struck in 1953.
The infamous Waco tornado occurred on May 11, 1953. It is unknown when a tornado might hit Waco again.
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They didn't prepare. Waco was never warned about the approaching tornado, which was obscured by rain. As a result, nobody knew it was coming.
The Waco tornado of 1953 was about one third of a mile wide.
The wind speed for Waco Tornado was over 250 mph winds.