Damaged House

ID: 388 ~ Source: Image courtesy of the Texas Collection, Baylor University

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The tornado destroyed more than six hundred houses. The East Waco community was hit especially hard by the storm’s deadly force.

This file appears in: Waco Tornado

Waco Tornado

By Amanda Sawyer

On May 11, 1953, a destructive force tore through Waco and forever altered the face of the city. The tornado injured 600 people, took 114 lives, and damaged hundreds of businesses. The chaotic aftermath of this deadly storm left an indelible mark…