March 18 - 1925: THE Worst Tornado in US History

This outbreak killed 695 people, injured some 13,000 people, and caused $17 million in property damage. More than 500 of the total 695 people who perished were killed in southern Illinois,  including 234 in Murphysboro and 127 in West Frankfort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices