Tornado outbreak of June 27, 1953
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Duration | June 27, 1953 |
| Tornado outbreak | |
| Tornadoes | >5? |
| Maximum rating | F5 tornado |
| Duration | 5 hours and 30 minutes |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 1 fatalities (+1 non-tornadic) |
| Injuries | 5 injuries (+7 non-tornadic) |
| Damage | $305,000 (1953 USD) $3.58 million (2025 USD) |
| Areas affected | North Dakota, Iowa |
Part of the Tornadoes of 1953 | |
A series of destructive tornadoes struck North Dakota and Iowa as part of a much larger severe weather event that took place on June 27, 1953. The most powerful tornado was a violent F5 tornado that obliterated farmlands east of Anita, Iowa. In all, five tornadoes touched down, killing one, injuring five, and causing $305,000 (1953 USD) in damage. Several other casualties also occurred from non-tornadic events that day as well.