Monster of the Skies | Century-old legend made Wacoans believe city was tornado-proof in 1953
In just a matter of minutes, an F5 tornado with wind speeds of over 300 mph killed 114 people and injured about another 600. Author: Melissa Guz Updated: 8:29 PM CDT May 11, 2021
WACO, Texas What started as an ordinary warm day on May 11, 1953 turned into a deadly one after an F5 tornado made a direct hit on Waco.
In just a matter of minutes, the tornado that was believed to have wind speeds of more than 300 mph killed 114 people and injured about another 600.
It transformed homes and businesses into rubble and dust, reshaping Waco s landscape and causing a whopping $50 million in property damage, or just over $487 million today.