AΒ quick-hitting tornado later rated F4 caused significant damage to a few farms, a house and 5 other buildings on this day in 1956. Β The damage was found North of Pleasanton.Β Per Thomas Grazulis in Significant Tornadoes, “dead chickens were scattered for a half mile.”Β Β One injury was noted in the Climatological Data National Summary and by Thomas Grazulis.
Found some interesting newspapers articles that would suggest we could add another injury. Β In an article from the Kingsport New, a pilot describes his experience in this tornado. Β Captain Robert J. Manning was flying an F86D Sabre Jet. Β He was enroute from Madison, WI to Fresno, CA. Β “Lightning struck the front of the plane nipping the nose. Β Severe turbulence exploded his cockpit canopy. Β His radar was out and he lost radio contact.”
The pilot describes how the leading edges of the plane were riddled with hail. Β Dirt from the floor of the plane swirled around in the air. Β His only injury was reddened eyes caused by the swirling dirt and dust. Β He made a safe landing at the North Platte airport.
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