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Newspaper clippings or microfilm from the Wisconsin State Journal and The Capital Times (June 1984)

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devastating

Interesting Fact:

The violent tornado that destroyed Barneveld continued heading northeast into Black Earth and finally dissipated southeast of Lodi.

Study Questions:

On the Fujita scale, how large was the Barneveld tornado?

In terms of deaths, where does the Barneveld tornado rank in Wisconsin history?

In newspaper articles, find how Barneveld has rebounded and grown since 1984.

U.S. historical events that occurred on June 8:

1967: The U.S. Navy ship Liberty is attacked by Israeli forces, killing 34 Americans.

June 8

June 8, 1984: A devastating tornado hit Barneveld killing nine people and causing $10.5 million in damage. The tornado traveled from Belmont to Black Earth, causing a total of $26 million in damage.

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June 8, 1984: A devastating tornado hit Barneveld killing nine people and causing $10.5 million in damage. The tornado traveled from Belmont to Black Earth, causing a total of $26 million in damage.