1936 Tupelo–Gainesville tornado outbreak - Wikipedia
The Gainesville tornadoes have been rated as F4s on the Fujita scale and together constituted fifth-deadliest tornado-related disaster in U.S. history. They caused nearly $13 million in damage, equivalent to over $200 million in 2011.
Remembering the Gainesville tornadoes of 1936 - AccessWDUN
On April 6, 1936, 85 years ago Tuesday, the fifth deadliest tornadoes in United States history hit the City of Gainesville, killing 203 people, and injuring 1,600.
These archives and interviews reveal chilling ... - Gainesville Times
Apr 9, 2021 · Pieces of old articles and images from The Times' archives document the wreckage and tragedy of the 1936 Gainesville tornado. - photo by Kelsey Podo
Gainesville Tornado of 1936 - Today In Georgia History
In 1936, two F4 tornadoes tore through the heart of town, destroying much of the business district and the county courthouse, trapping hundreds in debris, before moving on to surrounding neighborhoods.
April 5–6, 1936 — The Tupelo–Gainesville Outbreak
Apr 9, 2021 · On June 1, 1903, a narrow but intense tornado ripped through portions of the town, virtually destroying the Gainesville Cotton Mill. Just over 100 people were killed in all, including many children and young women who were laboring in the mill.
New Web site chronicles 1936 Gainesville tornado disaster and recovery
Athens, Ga. – A new Web site at the Digital Library of Georgia, The 1936 Gainesville Tornado: Disaster and Recovery, provides a vivid portrayal of the ill-fated morning of April 6, 1936, when a series of deadly tornadoes ripped through the heart of the Gainesville.
80th anniversary of the Tupelo-Gainesville tornado outbreak
Apr 5, 2016 · Today marks the 80th anniversary of the Tupelo-Gainesville tornado outbreak which brought 12 strong tornadoes to the Southeastern United States on April 5-6, 1936. Approximately 454 people were killed in the storms, most by two tornadoes, which makes this the second deadliest outbreak in US history.
The 1936 Gainesville tornado : disaster and recovery
The 1936 Gainesville Tornado: Disaster and Recovery provides online access to a historical film depicting the extensive damage from the severe multi-funnel tornado strike that devastated Gainesville, Georgia, on April 6, 1936.
April 6, 1936: Gainesville Tornado | About GALILEO - USG
Apr 6, 2011 · It was the fifth deadliest tornado in U.S. history. The 1936 Gainesville Tornado: Disaster and Recovery collection offers film footage, images, an interactive map and more of the damage as well as the recovery efforts to rebuild Gainesville.
Tupelo Tornado of 1936 - Mississippi Encyclopedia
The storm ultimately produced an F4 tornado that ravaged Gainesville, Georgia, killing 203 people. This outbreak is the only recorded series of tornadoes to have produced multiple tornadoes with death tolls of more than one hundred. The casualties from the Tupelo tornado were significant.