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The Shinnston Tornado

Stories of Appalachia
Stories of Appalachia
Episode • Jul 12 • 17m
On June 23, 1944, a massive F4 tornado struck Shinnston, West Virginia, the deadliest tornado in the state’s history. This week we tell the story of the terrifying twister that tore through seven counties and its aftermath. It’s the story of the Shinnston tornado, another one of the Stories of Appalachia.

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