It was on this day in 1922, that two tornadoes swept through Austin. The “twin tornadoes”, as they were called, would result in 13 fatalities. The University of Texas was damaged by one of the tornadoes.
This Day in Weather History: May 4th
On this day in 1922, two tornadoes sweep through Austin
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