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Present-day video footage along the track of the 1953 Flint-Beecher tornado. Video courtesy of the National Weather Service.

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Aerial footage of tornado damage. The F5 tornado not only destroyed all buildings in its path, but also created large swirls in the ground itself. Video courtesy of Ken Kelley.

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Aerial footage of the heavy damage path along Coldwater Road, between Clio Road and Dort Highway. Video courtesy of Ken Kelley.

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Aerial footage of damage outside of the main Beecher district. Video courtesy of Ken Kelley.