The worst tornado in U.S. history passed through eastern
Missouri, southern Illinois, and southern Indiana, killing
695 people, injuring some 13,000 people, and causing $17
million in property damage.

Known as the “Tri-State Tornado,” the deadly twister began
its northeast track in Ellington, Missouri, but wreaked its
worst damage in southern Illinois. More than 500 of the total
695 people who perished were killed there, including 234 in
Murphysboro and 127 in West Frankfort.