THE NIGHT OF THE TORNADOES - Florida's Deadliest Tornado Outbreak

In the darkness of February 22nd 1998 a deadly cocktail of atmospheric conditions would unleash a devastating outbreak of tornadoes on the southeastern United States, hitting the state of Florida particularly hard. This outbreak of tornadoes would go on to make history as it claimed the lives of 42 and injured hundreds more. The twisters spawned in those dark hours in February would go on to be Florida’s deadliest in history. Officially referred to as the 1998 Kissimmee tornado outbreak, those who survived it remember it as: THE NIGHT OF THE TORNADOES

This outbreak would be Floridas deadliest in history with several strong to near violent tornadoes ranging in intensity from F0, F1, F2, F3, and even one that was initially rated an F4.

Fujita Scale Explanation
F0 - Light Damage (40-72mph)
F1 - Moderate Damage (73-112mph)
F2- Considerable Damage (113-157mph)
F3 - Severe Damage (158-206mph)
F4 - Devastating Damage (207-260mph)
F5 - Incredible Damage (260-318mph)

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