Episode 2 of 3
Destruction in New Richmond
- When
- June 12, 1899
- Where
- New Richmond
Over half of New Richmond was left in ruins, causing minor damage to surrounding communities.
The tornado struck New Richmond, Wisconsin, a town with around 2,000 residents. Over half of the town was left in ruins due to the tornado, which also caused minor damage to surrounding communities. The damage path in New Richmond was roughly 400–500 yards wide.
Sources
- 1899 New Richmond tornado Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
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