The 1927 St. Louis Tornado
The September 29, 1927 St. Louis F4 tornado struck the city, killed 79, and caused widespread destruction. Historic Missouri event.
Key Facts
Date: September 29, 1927
Rating: F4 estimated
Killed: 79
Injured: 550+
Damage: $50 million (1927 dollars)
Urban tornado impact
Path and Damage
Struck through central St. Louis
Multiple neighborhoods destroyed
Downtown affected
Multi-family buildings devastated
Widespread property damage
Historical Context
Pre-warning system era
Population unaware
Rapid onset event
Community response limited
Reconstruction extensive
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