Historical Events tagged with "east st louis"
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F4 Tornado Strikes St. Louis Area
A devastating F4-strength tornado struck St. Louis, Missouri, and East St. Louis, Illinois, causing immense loss and destruction. The tornado, with wind speeds exceeding 200 mph, carved a path of devastation through urban areas, resulting in the deaths of at least 255 individuals and injuring many others. The high death toll and property damage, estimated at over $10 million, were unprecedented for the time, highlighting the tornado's ferocity. Emergency services struggled to respond due to the extensive destruction, and numerous homes and businesses were obliterated.
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