A severe storm, initially labeled a tornado, then later called a microburst by the National Weather Service, ripped through Marion at approximately 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 19, 1991, without any warning, forcing families to evacuate their homes and causing over $30 million in damage. Continue reading
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A storm roared thru south Marion Monday evening (April 29, 1963), leaving thousands of dollars in damage but no injuries. Continue reading
“Local folklore said that a tornado would never hit Marion, Illinois, because the city of 14,000 lies in a bowl-like depression and a tornado would “skip right over Marion.” Continue reading
