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Kalamazoo Tornado Of 1980




  Date May 13 , 1980
  Time 4:09 pm EDT
  Fujitascale F3
  Total Damages (USD) $50,000,000
  Total Fatalities 5
  Area Affected Kalamazoo, Michigan


The Kalamazoo Tornado of 1980 struck downtown . The tornado killed 5 people and injured 79. Damage was estimated at $50,000,000.1

The tornado left a path of destruction 11 miles long during its approximately 20-minute duration.2 It was notable for having struck the heart of downtown, damaging or destroying many notable buildings, parks, and landmarks.3


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The May 13, 1980 Kalamazoo Tornado case study ( Grand Rapids office of the National Weather Service )