The March 10, 1973 tornado

F4McLennan, Limestone and Hill counties, Texas

An F4 tornado on a 23.3-mile path that killed 6 and injured 77. It was one of 13 tornadoes recorded in the U.S. that day, 3 of them rated F3/EF3 or stronger.

Watch how it happened

F4 tornado · March 10, 1973

How it happened

Follow the tornado’s path, minute by minute.

About this replay

Local time (CST)—Historical replay — logged times

Distance—of 23.3 miles

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RatingF4

The tornado

Rating: F4; Fujita scale
Path length: 23.3 mi; Width up to 150 yards
Killed: 6; Along the whole path
Injured: 77; Along the whole path
Date and time: Saturday, March 10, 1973; 6:02 AM CST
That day: 13; tornadoes in the U.S.; more on this date

Counties on its path

McLennan CountyTX
Limestone CountyTX
Hill CountyTX

Storm Prediction Center severe weather database. Path drawn as a straight line from the recorded start to end point.