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Fort Worth Tornado of 2000

On March 28, 2000, an F3 tornado struck downtown Fort Worth, Texas. It killed 5 people, injured 100, and caused $500 million in damage. It was one of the most significant urban tornado events in modern Texas history.

Key Facts

Date: March 28, 2000

Rating: F3

Killed: 5

Injured: 100

Damage: $500 million

Downtown Fort Worth affected

Second downtown metro hit that day

Downtown Impact

Bank One Tower damaged

Multiple office buildings damaged

Downtown streets closed

Business district devastated

Cleanup took months

Iconic urban tornado event

Also Struck Arlington

Same day damaging events across metro

Multiple communities affected

Insurance claims exceeded expectations

Metro-wide response

Warning Response

Adequate warning issued

Downtown workers sheltered

Warning effectiveness demonstrated

Community response strong

Media coverage extensive

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