Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Potential Continues

A low pressure center tracking across the Great Lakes and its associated cold front extending across the Southern Plains will focus occasional showers and thunderstorms through tonight. A few of these thunderstorms may become severe alongside heavy rainfall that may cause flash flooding; Portions of the Southern Plains would be the greatest threat for these hazards through tonight. Read More >

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Newspaper article

Red Cross Survey of Tornado Damage:

Van Buren
1 dead, 19 injured.
In Van Buren, 213 families were affected by the big blow. Twenty-five homes were completely destroyed; 35 others suffered major damage and 82 were damaged in a lesser degree. Fifty-four buildings other than homes were destroyed; 37 others suffered major damage and 10 suffered lesser damage. Three small businesses suffered major damage and 25 others were damaged slightly.

Fremont
6 dead, 16 injured.
At Fremont, where the tornado struck with greatest fury, 84 families were affected. Thirty homes were demolished, 20 others received major damaged and 31 others were damaged in smaller extent. Seven buildings other than homes were completely destroyed; 12 (smaller?) buildings were badly damaged, and 11 others were damaged in a lesser degree. Eight small businesses were damaged in a major degree and (four?) others received lesser damages.

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Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Potential Continues

1957 Carter County Tornado