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Grand Rapids, MI Area Tornado, Aug 1910

Posted January 12th, 2008 by Linda Horton

BIG CYCLONE RUINS CROPS

Michigan Section Storm Swept, and Creek Overflows, Flooding Houses.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 25.---A storm of cyclone proportions raged today north of Grand Rapids and crops, standing, timber and many buildings were ruined. The terrific wind was accompanied by a heavy rain.

Asylum Creek at Traverse City overflowed, flooding a number of residences.

Morning Oregonian, Portland, OR 26 Aug 1910
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Transcribed by Linda Horton. Thank you, Linda!

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