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August 20

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1886: An intense hurricane completely destroyed the port of Indianola, Texas, leading to the town's relocation further inland.

1970: The 8th deadliest tornado in Canadian history struck Sudbury, Ontario.

2009: Eighteen tornadoes touched down in southern Ontario, marking the most extensive tornado outbreak in Canadian history.