On this day: 1905 - Tornado

On this day in 1905, the US Territory of Oklahoma was struck by a powerful tornado resulting catastrophic destruction and close to 100 deaths in the Town of Snyder. This tornado was a part of a greater tornado event to strike the Plains in and around the days preceding and following May 10th. Scientific records of the day are limited, however NOAA was able to perform a forensic analysis which indicates that this system began as a low pressure system over the Rocky Mountains and subsequently traveled northeast resulting in a low over the plains. This system was responsible for a number of tornado events including one on South Dakota on May 9, 1905. For those interested in the full science please see "The Snyder, Oklahoma Tornado of 10 May 1905" issued by NOAA. Initial reports by wire services suggested that over 400 were killed. In response to this disaster the area railroad sent a relief train with medical personnel and supplies to aid the rescue and recovery efforts.

                                                 Photo: NOAA http://goo.gl/V5xgq

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