1913 Omaha Easter Sunday Tornado
Coordinates: 41°15′N 96°00′W / 41.25°N 96°W / 41.25; -96
This article is about the 1913 tornado. For the 1975 tornado, see Omaha Tornado of 1975.| 1913 Omaha Easter Sunday tornado | |
| Photograph of tornado damage in Omaha | |
| Date: | March 23, 1913 |
| Rating: | F4 tornado |
| Damages: | $8 million |
| Casualties: | 153 (100 in Omaha) |
| Area affected: | Omaha, Nebraska |
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The Omaha Easter Sunday Tornado struck Omaha, Nebraska at approximately 6:00 p.m. on March 23, 1913. A massive tornado-producing storm ripped its way through Nebraska, and through the thriving city of Omaha. The storm's path was reported as being 40 miles long and from 1/4- to 1/2-mile wide, and included 8 distinct tornadoes.
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