Georgia Weather History for April 6th In 1936, the deadliest - TopicsExpress



          

Georgia Weather History for April 6th In 1936, the deadliest tornado in Georgia state history and possibly one of the worst in U.S. history hit Hall County. The F-4 tornado packed winds up to 260 mph, killed 203 people and injured 934 others. Almost a fourth of the deaths came from fires that burned after the storm struck the city. Although it significantly impacted the business district of Gainesville, the residential area also sustained major damage. Over 500 homes were destroyed and nearly 750 were damaged. Debris piles in the city streets reached 8 to 10 feet in some areas.
Posted on: Sun, 06 Apr 2014 12:32:54 +0000

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