Tornado outbreak of January 3, 1949
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A deadly tornado outbreak produced at least 14 destructive tornadoes across Kansas, Louisiana, and Arkansas on Monday, January 3, 1949.[nb 2] The worst of the outbreak was a deadly, devastating and violent (estimated) F4 tornado that tore though Warren, Arkansas. Part of a multi-state family, the tornado killed at least 55 people,[2] a majority of the deaths in the outbreak, and is now tied with the Fort Smith tornado from 1898 as the deadliest in Arkansas history.[3] In addition, a pair of deadly F3s in Louisiana, along with a few other strong tornadoes in Arkansas, claimed five more lives. Overall, a total of 60 or more people were killed from the outbreak, and over 500 sustained injuries.
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Tornado outbreak | |
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Tornadoes | ≥14 |
Maximum rating | F4 tornado |
Duration | January 3, 1949 |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 60+ |
Injuries | 504 |
Damage | $1,576,500 ($20,190,000 in 2024 USD)[nb 1] |
Areas affected | Kansas, Louisiana, Arkansas |
Part of the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1949 |
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