1918 Tyler tornado
1918 tornado in Minnesota, U.S.
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The 1918 Tyler tornado was a deadly and destructive tornado that devastated the town of Tyler, Minnesota on Wednesday, August 21, 1918. The F4-estimated tornado hit the town at approximately 9:20 pm, killing 36 people and injuring over 100 others.[1][2] Debris from Tyler was found up to 23 miles (37 km) away.[3] It is the fourth-deadliest tornado in Minnesota's history.
FormedAugust 21, 1918 9:20 pm
Casualties36 fatalities, 100 injuries
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | August 21, 1918 9:20 pm |
| F4 tornado | |
| on the Fujita scale | |
| Overall effects | |
| Casualties | 36 fatalities, 100 injuries |
