Historical Events tagged with "joliet"
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Natural Disasters
F5 Tornado Strikes Plainfield and Joliet
August 28th, 1990 34 years ago
An F5 tornado descended upon the Illinois locales of Plainfield and Joliet, unleashing devastation and taking the lives of 29 individuals. Originating in the early evening, the tornado traveled a significant path, destroying homes and infrastructure in its wake. With winds estimated at over 261 mph, it left a lasting mark on the community, leading to extensive damage assessments and developments in tornado safety protocols.
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