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1955 Udall, Kansas F5 tornado disaster...
1955 Udall, Kansas F5 tornado disaster...
Item # 716153
May 26, 1955
THE DETROIT NEWS, May 26, 1955
* Udall, Cowley Co., Kansas
* F5 tornadoes disaster
* Blackwell, Oklahoma
The front page has a banner headline: "65 Die in Tornadoes" with lead-in: "Death of a Town" and subheads & related photo. (see images)
Complete with 80 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally in nice condition.
AI notes: The Udall tornado struck Udall, Kansas, on May 25, 1955, killing 80 people and injuring over 270, making it the deadliest tornado in Kansas history. Rated F5 on the Fujita scale, the massive nighttime tornado destroyed nearly every structure in the town, including schools, homes, and public buildings, leaving only one building undamaged. With no warning issued, the storm caught residents by surprise, causing devastating losses to families and the community. The disaster prompted significant changes in tornado forecasting and warning systems in the U.S., marking a turning point in meteorological and emergency response practices.
Category: The 20th Century
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