Video: The KSL Archive: A tornado devastates Salt Lake City

Jan 22, 2024, 12:00 PM | Updated: 12:38 pm

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On Aug. 11, 1999, Salt Lake City, Utah, was hit by a devastating tornado that tore up downtown and the Avenues.

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Story 1: Tornado Hits Salt Lake City (0:00)
Reporter: Dick Nourse
Air Date: 8-11-1999

Story 2: Tornado Destruction (1:13)
Reporter: Deanie Wimmer
Air Date: 8-11-1999

Story 3: People Describe the Tornado (2:48)
Reporter: John Daley
Air Date: 8-11-1999

Story 4: Destruction in the Avenues (5:02)
Reporter: Richard Piatt
Air Date: 8-11-1999

Story 5: Residents Cope with Damages (6:23)
Reporter: Karen Scullin
Air Date: 8-11-1999

Story 6: Clean Up Begins (7:47)
Reporter: Jed Boal
Air Date: 8-11-1999

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