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30th Anniversary (1979-2009)

The April 10, 1979 Red River Tornado Outbreak

The 30th anniversary of the significant tornado outbreak of April 10, 1979 is on April 10, 2009. This tornado outbreak included two F4 tornadoes, one of which struck the southern parts of Wichita Falls, Texas. The "Wichita Falls Tornado" was one of the most devastating tornadoes in US history. This page contains links to updated information and new materials or publications related to the outbreak. You can visit the original main page here, or by using the left hand navigation menu.
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