1947Tornado
The storm was classified an F-4 tornado, which has wind speeds between 207 and 260 mph. It struck around 2:30 pm in the Niles-Vienna area
June 7th 1947 an F4 tracked through Trumbull County Ohio, then in 1985 the Niles/ Wheatland F5 tornado took almost the exact same path 38 years later, with one week off of the exact same month and day.
Home of Dominic Mauro on North Road was badly damaged. The roof was ripped complete off and the interior heavily damaged.
Two persons, one of them a small child, were killed when this home on Vienna Rd. was destroyed.
The destruction of trees at Eckert's Corners, intersection of Routes 422 and 46.
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Power equipment repair
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Pictured is an overturned truck at Elmer Brewer Trucking Co. Building visible in background.
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Map showing approximate path of 1947 tornado.
Kiwanis Fresh Air Camp located on Mines Rd.
