Utica Tornado
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There are many myths when it comes to the weather. One claims that if you live next to a river, you're protected from tornadoes.
The Utica storm proves rivers don't offer protection. Utica is nestled in a valley next to the quiet Illinois river. Many in this town of 1,000 thought that meant protection from tornadoes.
"The thought was always there that the tornado would be in the flat land and skip over the valley and this one just didn't do what it was supposed to do,” said Utica Fire Chief Dave Edgcomb.
Instead, it crossed the river and took aim on downtown, destroying several city blocks.
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