The tornado killed 32 people, and more than 1,300 sought hospital treatment, according to Dayton Daily News archives. It cut a devastating swath across the city and Greene County, leaving an estimated $100 million in property damage that included Central State and Wilberforce universities. Survivors of horrific 1974 Xenia tornado recall twister’s deadly impact as anniversary nears. Read their stories here: https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/survivors-of-horrific-1974-tornado-recall-twisters-d

The Great Dayton Flood of 1913 devastated the city, and our archives contain photos and letters that describe the destruction: http://bit.ly/2qj13yD | Dayton Daily News