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Wallingford Tornado
- When
- August 9, 1878
- Where
- Wallingford
A violent tornado struck Wallingford, Connecticut, on August 9, 1878, killing about 34 people and injuring at least 70.
The tornado, unofficially rated F4, destroyed most of the town, including a branch of the Oneida Community. It remains the deadliest tornado in Connecticut history. Some sources suggest it may have been a separate tornado that dissipated west of the town.
Sources
- 1878 Wallingford tornado Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-13
- Wallingford, Connecticut Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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