Night of July 21, 1896 · Tunnelton
Cloudburst damages Tunnelton
A severe nighttime cloudburst damaged or destroyed a substantial portion of Tunnelton and ruined nearby crops and fencing. Contemporary reports mentioned possible loss of life, but no names or confirmed death total have been located.
Research status: Verified to source
- Additional source
New-York Tribune, July 23, 1896, p. 1, "Devastation Widespread"
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