Elgin's second worst tornado still left city, farms ravaged

from Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum · host Elgin History Museum

Much is written about Elgin's worst tornado. Our second-worst tornado was noteworthy as well. Learn more about the July 2, 1933 tornado in this echo from June 1, 2008.

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