100 YEARS AGO on March 18, 1925, was the Tri-State Tornado, the deadliest in U.S. history. 695 people lost their lives across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana.

This historic tornado was on the ground for 219 miles with a peak forward speed of 73 mph. @WISHNews8 pic.twitter.com/5xbpfMEFGz

— Ryan Morse (@RyanMorseWx) March 17, 2025