1953 tornadoes of Anita, Iowa


A series of destructive tornadoes struck North Dakota and Iowa on June 27, 1953. The worst tornado was a brief, but violent F5 tornado that obliterated farmlands east of Anita, Iowa. In all, five tornadoes touched down, killing one, injuring five, and causing $305,000.

Confirmed tornadoes

June 27 event

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