Multi-Day Heavy Rain Event in the Four Corners; Soggy Sunday Expected in Florida

A series of Pacific storm systems will bring widespread showers, heavy rain, and a flash flooding threat across the Four Corners region this weekend. Ex-Typhoon Champi will approach the Alaskan West Coast bringing localized gusty winds and heavy precipitation. A wet and unsettled weekend is expected across southern Florida with rain expected across the entire peninsula by Sunday. Read More >

April 28, 1893 Cisco Tornado

Additional research by Sam Shamburger, NWS Fort Worth lead forecaster

An extensive analysis of newspaper articles and historical maps of Eastland County land owners indicate this tornado began at least 6 miles southwest of Cisco where the first home damage was reported, and ended at least 5 miles north of Eastland where a Mrs. Ladd was killed. This gives a path length of 18 miles - about 5 miles longer than Grazulis indicated. Notably, at least two newspapers stated the tornado began in Callahan County near Battle Creek, which would give an even longer path around 24 or 25 miles, although there are no mentions of any damage in Callahan County.

The death toll remains somewhat uncertain as Grazulis mentioned. The Abilene newspaper stated 26 were killed, while most other newspapers reported 23 dead - although many others were still critically injured over a week later and may have died.

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