In 1974, this F5 tornado headed straight for Cincinnati, Ohio, carving a path of destruction. See terrifying on-the-ground footage of the disaster on The Lost Tapes: https://bitly.com/3kfK8He | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

The tornado killed 32 people, and more than 1,300 sought hospital treatment, according to Dayton Daily News archives. It cut a devastating swath across the city and Greene County, leaving an estimated $100 million in property damage that included Central State and Wilberforce universities. Survivors of horrific 1974 Xenia tornado recall twister’s deadly impact as anniversary nears. Read their stories here: https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/survivors-of-horrific-1974-tornado-recall-twisters-d

45 Years ago a tornado ripped through Xenia, Ohio. This marker serves as a reminder of the tragic day and is located in exact path the tornado took. | Ohio Channel