This year, grim memories of the Xenia tornado turn 50. To mark the occasion, the News talked to several dozen current and former local residents who shared their stories of that fateful and fearful day, what came after and how they were and continue to be affected.
A day that changed a city - The Xenia Gazette xeniagazette.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from xeniagazette.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Where is mom? : What 20 people told reporters in the moments after the 1974 Xenia tornado daytondailynews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from daytondailynews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
On April 3 through 4, 1974, a super outbreak of tornadoes caused extensive damage and loss of life across 13 states and Ontario in Canada. At least 148 tornadoes touched down in 16 hours, killing 330 people and injuring 5,484.
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