On May 31, 1985, a series of tornadoes left a wake of destruction and devastation across central Ontario, including an EF-4 that hammered Barrie.
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Barrie Tornado May 31st 1985 from Char #9z4.jpg Pictures from the Barrie tornado in 1985 (Courtesy: Frank Callaghan)
Barrie Tornado in 1985 on May 31st Barrie Essa Road Fair Grounds Barrie Essa Fair Grounds on May 31, 1985
Barrie Tornado May 31st 1985 from Char #9z9c.jpg Pictures from the Barrie tornado in 1985 (Courtesy: Frank Callaghan)
Barrie Tornado May 31st 1985 from Char #2.jpg Pictures from the Barrie tornado in 1985 (Courtesy: Frank Callaghan)
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Barrie Tornado May 31st 1985 from Char #9.jpg Pictures from the Barrie tornado in 1985 (Courtesy: Frank Callaghan)
Barrie Tornado in 1985 on May 31st #3 House On Essa Road.jpg Barrie tornado, May 31, 1985.
Barrie Tornado in 1985 on May 31st #9e Allandale Innisfil St.jpg Barrie tornado, May 31, 1985.
Barrie Tornado May 31st 1985 from Char #9z9d.jpg Pictures from the Barrie tornado in 1985 (Courtesy: Frank Callaghan)
Barrie tornado It's been nearly 30 years since a powerful tornado ripped through the Barrie, Ont., area, killing 11 people and leaving a wide path of destruction, but the memories of the natural disaster are still fresh in the minds of many residents.
Barrie tornado It's been nearly 30 years since a powerful tornado ripped through the Barrie, Ont., area, killing 11 people and leaving a wide path of destruction, but the memories of the natural disaster are still fresh in the minds of many residents.
Barrie tornado It's been nearly 30 years since a powerful tornado ripped through the Barrie, Ont., area, killing 11 people and leaving a wide path of destruction, but the memories of the natural disaster are still fresh in the minds of many residents.
Barrie tornado It's been nearly 30 years since a powerful tornado ripped through the Barrie, Ont., area, killing 11 people and leaving a wide path of destruction, but the memories of the natural disaster are still fresh in the minds of many residents.
Barrie twister It's been nearly 30 years since a powerful tornado ripped through the Barrie, Ont., area, killing 11 people and leaving a wide path of destruction, but the memories of the natural disaster are still fresh in the minds of many residents.