On July 16, 1979, Cheyenne was hit by the largest tornado (F3) to ever hit the state of Wyoming. The tornado was responsible for one death, dozens of injuries, and damage to hundreds of homes. Don Erickson was Cheyenne's mayor and he recalls what happened that day 40 years later. | Cowboy State Daily

Today marks 20 years since an F3 tornado swept across a 7-mile stretch of Owensboro, devastating landmarks like Apollo High School, Kentucky Wesleyan College and what was then Winn-Dixie. Officials say 1,200 homes and businesses were affected adding up to more than $70 million of damage. The 180 mile per hour winds destroyed more than 100 homes and another 573 sustained severe damage. Officials say it is rare that an F3 tornado did not cause any fatalities and only 18 were injured. Today, offici