Lubbock Texas Tornado, 1970
The Lubbock Texas Tornado affected thousands of people. On May the 11 of 1970 a tornado stormed thru the town of Lubbock. 179,295 people lived in Lubbock Texas at the time the tornado went thru. A total of 26 people died because of the tornado on May 11th. 255 people had major injuries and 1,500 people suffered from minor injuries. 1,100 houses were destroyed during this tornado. 10,000 cars were damaged. This tornado affected the lives of thousands of people that day and Lubbock Texas will always remember May 11, 1970.