Hazard Score
250 Catastrophes Recorded
Genesee County, Michigan
7 Cities with a Population of 414,529, and 169,202 Households
Genesee County, Michigan, faces a relatively moderate overall risk score of 89.28, with a particularly high risk of hail events at 70.03 and wind events at 93.10. The county also has a relatively high risk of thunderstorm events at 90.57. Specific climate factors in the area, such as the Great Lakes region's influence on weather patterns, can lead to increased frequency of severe weather events like hail, wind, and thunderstorms.
Geological features in Genesee County, like the proximity to Lake Huron, Lake St. Clair, and other water bodies, can contribute to the higher risk of severe weather events. Additionally, the county's location near fault lines and mountain peaks can also impact hazard risk. Historical events like 2012's severe thunderstorm and tornado outbreak in southeastern Michigan underscore the area's vulnerability to weather-related disasters.
Overall, Genesee County's susceptibility to severe weather events like hail, wind, and thunderstorms is influenced by its unique geological features and climate factors. The county's risk ratings reflect the potential for significant impact from these hazards, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and mitigation efforts to protect the population and infrastructure in the region.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Moderate
HAZARDS
52
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
12
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
133
Hazard Shelters
40
Fire Stations
6
Hospitals
27
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Genesee County, located in Michigan, has a population of 414,529 people with a population density of 638.1 per square mile. The county is predominantly White, with 76.5% of the population identifying as such, followed by 21.3% Black, 0.5% Asian, and 3.1% Hispanic. The median age in Genesee County is 38.3 years, with a fairly even distribution between males (49.5%) and females (50.5%). The county has a total of 169,202 households, with an average household size of 2.48 people and an average family size of 3.03 people. In terms of housing, there are 118,945 owner-occupied units and 50,257 renter-occupied units out of a total of 192,180 housing units.
Compared to other counties in Michigan, Genesee County has a higher population density and a larger population size. The county also has a higher percentage of Black residents compared to the state average of 14.1%. Additionally, Genesee County has a slightly higher percentage of Hispanic residents compared to the state average of 4.8%. The county's average household size is lower than the state average of 2.52, and it has a higher percentage of owner-occupied housing units compared to the state average of 73.6%. In terms of agriculture, Genesee County has 820 farms as of 2017, with an average farm size of 151 acres and a total crop acreage of 104,329 acres. These statistics show that Genesee County is a diverse and populous county in Michigan with a mix of urban and rural areas.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Hailstorm
2020-08-28
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2020-08-28
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2020-08-28
Hailstorm
2020-08-28
Tornado
2019-03-14
Tornado
2019-03-14
Hailstorm
2017-07-07
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2017-07-07
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2015-08-02
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2014-09-20
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2014-04-12
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2013-09-11
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2013-06-27
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2013-06-17
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2013-06-17
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2013-06-17
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2013-06-17
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2013-06-17
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2013-06-17
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2013-06-17
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2013-06-17
Tornado
2013-05-28
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2013-05-28
Tornado
2013-05-28
Hailstorm
2012-07-03
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2012-07-03
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2012-07-03
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2012-07-03
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2012-07-03
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2012-07-03
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2012-07-03
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2012-07-03
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2012-07-03
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2012-05-03
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2012-03-15
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2011-08-20
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2011-08-20
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2011-08-20
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2011-07-02
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2011-07-02
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2011-07-02
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2011-06-22
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2011-05-13
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2011-05-13
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2010-07-15
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2009-06-25
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2009-06-25
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Heavy Rain
2009-06-10Hailstorm
2009-06-08
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2009-06-08
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2009-05-27
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2009-05-27
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Heavy Rain
2008-12-10Hailstorm
2008-08-13
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2008-08-07
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2008-07-16
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2008-07-16
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2008-06-23
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2008-06-06
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2008-04-11
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2008-04-11
Tornado
2007-10-18
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2007-10-18
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2007-08-29
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2007-08-29
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2007-08-29
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2007-07-26
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2007-07-26
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2007-07-05
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2007-07-05
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2007-07-05
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2007-05-15
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2006-08-02
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2006-06-28
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2006-06-08
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2006-06-08
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2006-05-25
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2006-05-25
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2006-05-15
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2006-04-22
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2006-04-22
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2006-04-22
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2006-03-31
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2006-03-31
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2006-03-31
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2005-06-29
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2005-06-29
Hurricane Arlene
2005-06-14
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2005-06-14
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2005-06-05
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2004-08-02
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2004-08-02
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2004-07-17
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2004-07-13
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2004-07-13
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2004-06-23
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2004-06-23
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2004-06-23
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2004-06-14
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2004-06-14
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2004-06-14
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2004-06-14
Tornado
2004-05-23
Tornado
2004-05-23
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2004-05-23
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2004-05-14
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2004-05-14
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2004-05-14
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2004-05-14
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2003-08-21
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2003-08-21
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2003-08-21
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2003-08-21
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2003-08-21
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2003-08-21
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2003-08-21
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2003-08-01
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2003-07-21
Tornado
2003-06-08
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2003-05-05
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2003-05-05
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2003-05-05
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2003-05-05
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2003-05-05
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2003-05-05
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2002-05-31
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2002-05-31
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2002-04-19
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2002-04-19
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2001-08-19
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2001-05-28
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2001-04-09
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2000-08-02
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2000-07-28
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2000-07-28
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2000-07-27
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2000-07-27
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2000-07-27
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2000-07-14
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2000-07-14
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2000-07-14
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2000-07-14
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2000-07-14
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2000-06-01
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1999-07-31
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1999-07-24
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1999-07-24
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1999-06-09
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1999-06-09
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1999-06-09
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1998-08-23
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1998-06-25
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1998-06-25
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1998-06-25
Tornado
1998-05-31
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1997-07-02
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1997-07-02
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1997-07-02
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1997-07-02
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1997-06-30Tornado
1997-06-21
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1997-05-05
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1996-07-07
Tornado
1996-06-07
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1996-04-12
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1995-07-15
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1994-09-25
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1994-05-25
Tornado
1993-06-19
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1992-06-18
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1992-05-02
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1992-05-02
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1991-12-02Hailstorm
1991-07-03
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1991-07-03
Tornado
1990-10-04
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1990-07-18
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1990-07-18
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1990-07-18
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1989-06-09
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1988-07-25
Tornado
1986-09-29
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1986-09-22
Flooding
Torrential Rain
1986-09-09Tornado
1986-08-26
Tornado
1986-07-25
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1986-05-06
Flooding
Torrential Rain
1985-09-06Hailstorm
1985-07-05
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1985-07-05
Tornado
1984-08-30
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1984-08-29
Tornado
1984-08-08
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1984-08-08
Tornado
1984-08-08
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1984-07-20
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1984-07-20
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1983-07-21
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1983-07-21
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1983-07-21
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1983-07-21
Tornado
1983-06-26
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1980-07-07
Tornado
1977-09-17
Tornado
1977-07-04
Hailstorm
1977-05-31
Tornado
1974-09-17
Tornado
1974-07-14
Tornado
1973-06-03
Tornado
1973-06-03
Tornado
1973-06-03
Tornado
1971-08-10
Hailstorm
1971-05-19
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1969-07-24
Tornado
1968-06-11
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1967-06-09
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1965-05-16
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1964-07-11
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1963-11-17
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1963-11-17
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1963-05-04
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1962-08-08
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1962-05-23
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1962-05-23
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1962-04-30
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1961-05-06
Tornado
1956-05-12
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1954-08-24
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1954-04-07
Tornado
1953-06-08