Storm Watch:
On May 11, 1953, one of the deadliest tornadoes in United States History struck the Central Texas area. The tornado began north of Lorena and swept through the small community of Hewitt and on into busy downtown Waco.
4:10 pm - the funnel cloud touched down 3 miles north of Lorena.
4:20 pm - the tornado hit Hewitt.
4:30 pm - the tornado approached the Bell's Hill area in Waco.
4:40 pm - the tornado moved through downtown Waco.
The path of the tornado was 23 miles long.
114 people were killed.
1,097 people were injured.
850 homes were destroyed or damaged.
196 business destroyed or required demolition for safety.
376 buildings were declared unsafe.
2,000 automobiles were damaged.
Property damaged totaled $51 million.
The photographs below are the historical photo's that are available,
that record this deadly tornado.
Dr Pepper Bottling Plant after the tornado
Dr Pepper Bottling Plant later showing the repairs made to the building!
Today a monument on the square is displayed honoring those who lost their lives!
The exhibit of the Waco Tornado is inside the Dr Pepper Museum.
I have never experienced anything like a tornado, or anything destructive of this nature.
It give's you a different outlook for those who have lived through one of natures furry.
I will continue to pray that the weather will be calm.
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