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  • Aftermath of the May 11, 1970 Lubbock Tornado (City of Lubbock Photo)

    1970 Lubbock Tornado Kills 26; Injures Over 1,500

    A violent F5 tornado struck Lubbock, Texas at night on May 11, 1970. It became a watershed event for the city and the field of severe weather research. Read MoreAbout1970 Lubbock Tornado Kills 26; Injures Over 1,500 »

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