1925 Miami tornado

1925 Miami tornado

The 1925 Miami tornado was a strong tornado that struck Dade County, Florida on April 5, 1925. It remains the deadliest tornado to affect the south Florida county, and it is estimated to have been the most intense tornado to strike the Miami area. The tornado caused five deaths and produced damage totals that were estimated near $200-300,000 (1925 USD). 35 people were also hospitalized because of injuries.cite web|author=Gray, Richard W.|year=1925|url=http://docs.lib.noaa.gov/rescue/mwr/053/mwr-053-04-0145.pdf|title=The Tornado of April 5, 1925, near Miami, Fla.|publisher=U.S. Weather Bureau|accessdate=2008-06-01] cite web|author=Gregoria, Dan|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mfl/files/MFLSVRCLIMO.pdf|title=WFO Miami, Florida severe weather climatology|publisher=National Weather Service|accessdate=2008-06-01] The tornado remains the only tornado to cause fatalities in Dade County.cite web|author=Lushine, James B|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mfl/newpage/ground_hog_day.html|title=Summary of Severe Weather Outbreak in South Florida: February 2, 1998|publisher=National Weather Service Miami, Florida office|accessdate=2008-06-09] It is estimated that the tornado may have produced F3 damage based on photographs taken after the passage of the thunderstorm.

ummary

The exact path and strength of the tornado is uncertain, since it occurred prior to modern records which began in 1950. The first tornadoes to directly receive damage ratings on the Fujita scale occurred in 1971.cite web|author=Gregoria, Dan|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mfl/files/MFLSVRCLIMO.pdf|title=WFO Miami, Florida severe weather climatology|publisher=National Weather Service|accessdate=2008-06-01] The 1925 tornado was first reported in its formative stage over the Everglades near Hialeah, where several golfers noted a funnel cloud around 1:00 p.m. Hail was reported with the parent thunderstorm prior to the sighting of the funnel cloud. The slow movement of the storm was accompanied by a large amount of people outside during the Sunday afternoon, which led to a considerable amount of reports; several reports originated from passing motorists. The vortex touched down around 1:15 p.m., and the tornado was described as a "very slender" funnel that frequently lifted from the ground for brief periods. The debris swirling around the rotation was compared to smoke from "burning oil." Later, the slow moving tornado passed over a dairy farm, killing one person and injuring 20 people. Losses from the farm reached $100,000. The tornado eventually intensified and destroyed numerous properties northwest and north of the city of Miami, causing at least three deaths. Some residents successfully attempted to flee in automobiles, though the cars were wrecked and some were thrown for distances. The tornado became rain wrapped, weakened, and dissipated over the northern portion of Biscayne Bay, though it destroyed some power poles along the eastern half of its damage path. Hail associated with the storm was measured to three inches (7.6 cm) in diameter, damaging automobiles and residences' roofs. The damage path was less than 100 yards (0.05 miles) in width, and the funnel was visible for nearly one hour.Grazulis, Thomas P. (1993). "Significant Tornadoes 1680-1991: Chronology and Analysis of Events." Environmental Films.] The thunderstorm also affected the communities of Ojus, Little River, Biscayne Park, and Lemon City.cite web|author=United Press|year=1925|url=http://www.thehurricanearchive.com/Viewer.aspx?
|title=Three Perish, Heavy Damage in Tornado Near Miama, Florida|publisher=The Portsmouth Daily Times|accessdate=2008-06-02
] In total, the tornado demolished nearly 50 residences.Grazulis, Thomas P. (1993). "Significant Tornadoes 1680-1991: Chronology and Analysis of Events." Environmental Films.]

Tornado table

Confirmed tornadoes

ee also

* List of North American tornadoes and tornado outbreaks

References


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужно сделать НИР?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Miami Tornado — More than one tornado has affected the city of Miami, Florida The 1925 Miami tornado was the deadliest ever to strike Miami Dade County, Florida The 1997 Miami Tornado has a spectacular appearance and was photographed extensively This… …   Wikipedia

  • Miami — This article is about the city in Florida. For other uses, see Miami (disambiguation). Miami   City   …   Wikipedia

  • May 1957 Central Plains tornado outbreak — Map of tornadoes on May 21, 1957. Date of tornado outbreak: May 19 May 21, 1957 Duration1: 3 days …   Wikipedia

  • Formations de tornades — Tornade Pour les articles homonymes, voir Tornade (homonymie). Tornade Une tornade en fin de vie Abr …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Gustnado — Tornade Pour les articles homonymes, voir Tornade (homonymie). Tornade Une tornade en fin de vie Abr …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Landspout — Tornade Pour les articles homonymes, voir Tornade (homonymie). Tornade Une tornade en fin de vie Abr …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Les tornades — Tornade Pour les articles homonymes, voir Tornade (homonymie). Tornade Une tornade en fin de vie Abr …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Mini-tornade — Tornade Pour les articles homonymes, voir Tornade (homonymie). Tornade Une tornade en fin de vie Abr …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Mini tornade — Tornade Pour les articles homonymes, voir Tornade (homonymie). Tornade Une tornade en fin de vie Abr …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Tornade — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Tornade (homonymie). Tornade Une tornade de catégorie F5 au Manitoba. Abréviation METAR …   Wikipédia en Français

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”