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.
Date: March 28, 2000
Rating: F3
Killed: 5
Injured: 100
Damage: $500 million
Downtown Fort Worth affected
Second downtown metro hit that day
Bank One Tower damaged
Multiple office buildings damaged
Downtown streets closed
Business district devastated
Cleanup took months
Iconic urban tornado event
Same day damaging events across metro
Multiple communities affected
Insurance claims exceeded expectations
Metro-wide response
Adequate warning issued
Downtown workers sheltered
Warning effectiveness demonstrated
Community response strong
Media coverage extensive
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