Where can I find stories and descriptions of historic tornadoes?
There is a partial list of links to websites dedicated to individual tornado events here at the SPC. Otherwise, start at your local library. Check the library’s historical archives. It helps when searching online or microfilm newspaper records to know the date and location of the tornado(es). On the Internet, a search engine can help you find info on tornado events. Try different combinations of keywords like “Oak Lawn tornado” and “Illinois tornadoes,” for example, if searching for online material on a tornado in Oak Lawn IL. For places away from your home area, use the Internet search engines; or write or e-mail local and university libraries in the area the tornado(es) occurred. Many larger city and university libraries have a copy of the book Significant Tornadoes, 1680-1991 by Thomas P. Grazulis — an excellent source for stories about thousands of tornadoes in U.S. history. Tom’s online site at The Tornado Project also has some historical tornado descriptions, though far fewer th
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