1953- Worcester Tornado

Significant tornadoes in Massachusetts

The June 1, 2011 tornado was not the only damaging tornado to hit Massachusetts. Here is a look back at some significant twisters that have touched down in our region.

One of the 25 deadliest tornadoes in the history of the United States, the Worcester Tornado of June 9, 1953. The F-4 twister first touched down in Barre, and traveled a total of 47 miles, through the city of Worcester, before finally dissipating in Framingham. At least 90 people were killed. This AP photo shows then-Senator John F. Kennedy surveying devastation in Shrewsbury.

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1953- Worcester Tornado

One of the 25 deadliest tornadoes in the history of the United States, the Worcester Tornado of June 9, 1953. The F-4 twister first touched down in Barre, and traveled a total of 47 miles, through the city of Worcester, before finally dissipating in Framingham. At least 90 people were killed. This AP photo shows then-Senator John F. Kennedy surveying devastation in Shrewsbury.

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Significant tornadoes in Massachusetts

The June 1, 2011 tornado was not the only damaging tornado to hit Massachusetts. Here is a look back at some significant twisters that have touched down in our region.

1953- Worcester Tornado