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In 1997, an F2 tornado hit Haines City, Florida. It destroyed 75 homes and severely damaged around 100 along its 6 mile track. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning 38 minutes before touchdown. There were 18 injuries and around $6 million damage. In 1982, the worst rainstorm to hit Louisiana in 100 years finally ended. During the 3-day deluge, around 18 inches of rain literally swamped parts of Southwest Louisiana. No doubt the flooding was hideous, causing roughly $150 million damage. Ten parishes were declared disaster areas.

 


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