“The Sherman Cyclone”

Description

A great storm sweeps unexpectedly through Sherman, causing extensive damage and some loss of life

Notes

1896 was apparently a bad year for tornadoes; on May 27 of that year a storm hit Saint Louis, killing 400 and leaving 5000 homeless. - RBW

Historical references

• May 15, 1896 - The Sherman tornado

References

1. Laws G31, "The Sherman Cyclone"
2. DT 795, SHERCYCL*
3. Roud #3260
4. BI, LG31