NCDC Climatological Data National Summary for the 1957 Sunfield tornado
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| Place | Date | Time | Length of path, miles | Width of path, yards | Killed | Injured | Property (Exclusive of crops) | Crops | Character of Storm | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILLINOIS Perry County |
18 | 4:35 p.m. | 5 | 200 | 1 | 0 | 5[1] | Tornado | Occurred at junction of highways 51 and 154. Small crossroads settlement at Sunfield "Y" wiped out. Very heavy destruction in small area. Several survisors took cover in buildings. Man remaining in open killed. Tornado moved east-northeastward. |
Note: On page 531 of the document, it notes a "5" for damage represents $50,000 to $500,000.
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