Episode 3 of 3
Casualties and Damage
- When
- June 12, 1899
- Where
- New Richmond
The tornado killed 117 people, injured more than 125, and left over 1,500 homeless, with estimated damage of $18 million.
In all, the tornado killed 117 people, 111 at New Richmond alone. It injured more than 125 people, left over 1,500 homeless, and caused an estimated $18 million in damage. The first reported casualty was Kate Heffron, a 55-year-old woman who lost her life when the tornado destroyed her home and farm.
Sources
- New Richmond, Wisconsin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
- 1899 New Richmond tornado Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
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