Tornadoes in Grinnell

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1882

The cyclone struck Grinnell on June 17, 1882

Some information is available
  • In the pamphlet file under Grinnell-History
  • In Grinnell: A century of progress (977.7) in Reference and circulating collection
  • The Grinnell Herald Register for June 20, 1882 has a list of the dead and wounded
A from this tornado is in Photo Gallery Three on the library webpage.


1978

The tornado struck Grinnell near the Interstate on Saturday, September 16, 1978, killing several people and destroying property.

For the initial report see the Grinnell Herald Register for Monday, September 18, 1978.

A copy of the main article is in the pamphlet file under Grinnell-History

A photo from this tornado is in Photo Gallery Three on the library webpage.


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