1931 Birmingham Tornado
| Type | Tornado |
|---|---|
| Duration | 14 June 1931 |
| Tornadoes confirmed | 1 |
| Max rating1 | F3 tornado |
| Duration of tornado outbreak2 | Unknown |
| Casualties | One killed |
| Areas affected | Birmingham, England, United Kingdom |
|
1Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale 2Time from first tornado to last tornado | |
On the 14 July 1931 a tornado struck the city of Birmingham, West Midlands. The tornado with 120 mph winds touched down in the Hollywood, Worcestershire and travelled 19 km hitting Hall Green, Small Heath and Saltley areas of Birmingham. The tornado resulted in a number of buildings being damaged and one casualty.[1][2][3]
See also
- 2005 Birmingham tornado
- List of tornadoes and tornado outbreaks
- List of European tornadoes and tornado outbreaks
- Climate of the United Kingdom
References
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