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Louisville Tornado
- When
- March 27, 1890
- Where
- Downtown Louisville
An F4 tornado struck downtown Louisville, killing at least 115 people and injuring 200, marking the deadliest tornado in Kentucky history.
The tornado devastated the city, nearly destroying downtown. Falls City Hall collapsed, causing 44 or more fatalities. The death toll is estimated between 115 and 120, making it one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history.
Sources
- Tornado outbreak of March 27, 1890 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-01
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