Tornadoes of 1979

[5] On March 18, a minor outbreak swept across Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.

[8] A large tornado outbreak also called "Terrible Tuesday",[9] broke out in Texas and Oklahoma.

Several deadly tornadoes occurred, including an F4 that decimated buildings in Wichita Falls, killing 42 people.

An F2 tornado was notable for killing one person when it struck a mobile home park in Boonville, Indiana.

[14] An F3 tornado struck Cheyenne, Wyoming causing one fatality and 40 injuries.

The tornado first to receive national attention by videotape as it ripped apart 500 homes.

[16] At least three tornadoes touched down in Woodstock, Ontario, killing two people and injuring 142 others.

The large Wichita Falls F4 tornado moving through town.