Episode 2 of 2
Casualties in Pomeroy
- When
- July 6, 1893
- Where
- Pomeroy, Iowa
49 people were killed in Pomeroy, with more than 100 injured, including 75 severe injuries.
Sourced data states that 49 people in Pomeroy were killed by the tornado, while more than 100 were injured, with 75 of these being severe. This figure differs from legacy claims of 71 deaths and 200 injuries, which are treated as unverified.
Sources
- 1893 Pomeroy tornado Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
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