1987 Los Angeles, California Tornado

**1987 Los Angeles, California Tornado**

The ***1987 Los Angeles, California Tornado*** was a rare tornado that struck downtown Los Angeles, California and was one of the most notable tornadoes that manifested west of the Great Plains in the 20th century. The tornado was also included inside an outbreak with several other tornadoes that formed across the Great Plains and the Midwest, this tornado was the only one in the outbreak to achieve an F2 rating.

## Tornado summary

The tornado formed at 12:33 PM, inflicting F0 damage to the USC Annenberg Apartments, the Mt Saint Mary's University, and the Richardson Bambrick Cermak building. The first injuries would occur a few hundred yards away in the Cafe and Parking House and the Doheny Mansion at F1 intensity. The J. Mcarthy Library was damaged on western side. In the following, the Star Christian School, Child Care Center and Ministerios Manantial De Amor were damaged before crossing Interstate 110. Cars were tossed on the interstate and on and inside a parking garage. Kia of Downtown Los Angeles suffered high end F1 damage. Many cars were parked here, many were thrown, toppled, or moved. The Volkswagen, Ford, and Toyota of Downtown LA suffered from similar damage. ADM Auto Crafters got a direct hit from the tornado at F2 intensity. The tornado inflicted F2 damage on the EDC Custom Wheel Service before crossing Interstate 10. 7 injuries would occur in the New Carver Apartments and 3 in the Rosillo Art Studio. Down the street, 11 injuries would happen in the Hope Street Family Center. Otolaryngology - Grand and FedEx Drop Box were partially destroyed. The roof on the east side of the California Hospital Medical Center was caved in, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center had its windows blown out. Los Angeles Limo Service was severely damaged. as the core of the tornado passed right over the building, resulting in roughly 1/3 of the building being destroyed.

9 injuries occur in the Olive DTLA. And in just a few seconds, the AT&T Center was directly hit by the F2 tornado, many windows were shattered in result of the direct hit. Imperial Art Studios and Blue Moon Hookah Lounge were destroyed. Vuuka Lounge, Restaurante Cabañas, and Birdies dealt with F1 - F2 damage. Ace Hotel, Direct hit, 119 injuries and 1 death happened inside this building as the tornado hit. Orpheum Theatre, was unfortunately, also directly hit by the tornado, resulting in 11 injuries. Crane's Bar, Cecil Hotel, Senator, Braazo Pizza, Margarita's Place, were all inflicted with F1-F2 damage, and had 1-7 injuries in each. Pacific Electric Lofts was also directly hit by the tornado. The tornado weakened down to F1 intensity, inflicting damage to Lees Wholesale Beauty Corporation and Baron Hats, Inc, The LA Wholesale Plaza was where 39 injuries were reported. The tornado glided across Skid Row, tossing tents about, and ejecting them yards away from where they originally were. After crossing East 5th Street, it hit LA Sky Training, injuring 9. And in the following, destroying Esly Shoes. Mari hope, KCN Toy, AmericasFavors, were where 7 injuries occurred, as well has Got Fiesta and TPN Toys. Across the street, Price check was destroyed. The Union Church suffered considerable damage. The tornado peaked in terms of width at this area, the tornado trekked for a few more miles before lifting over the El Monte Busway at 12:43 PM, producing 64 more injuries.

* Bilde-16 9.jpgDamage in Downtown Los Angeles.
* Tornado in western washington.jpegThe tornado crossing the interstate.
* 87LAF2.pngThe track of the tornado as it tore through Los Angeles.
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