My family had just moved to Eau Claire in May 1958. After the tornado, I was deathly afraid anytime there was a tornado warning . I remember driving with my family to see the destruction in the Colfax area and Irving Park.

$300,000 of aid in 1958 is worth about $2,750,000 today.

I moved here in 1975 I have heard about this event but have never had such a good recap. Thanks

I was 6 years old when the Colfax tornado happened. The house that we were going to move into was leveled. Arthur Quevillon was a relative of mine who died that day.

“The 1958 Colfax Tornado” is available from Troy Knutson (he has 17 left--$20 + $3 shipping.) Copies can also be found at” Mark Johnson's Antique Store; Colfax Public Library; Colfax Messenger; Collective Charm in Chippewa Falls; Amazon and E-Bay“Looking Through the Lens: Colfax History Through Pictures) is also available from Troy Knutson ($40 + $6 to ship.) They can also be found at: Mark Johnson's Antique Store; Colfax Public Library; and the Colfax Messenger (23 copies are available.)

Is there a photo displayed somewhere?

Very interesting presentation, Troy and Michelle.

“The 1958 Colfax Tornado” is available from Troy Knutson (he has 17 left--$20 + $3 shipping.) Copies can also be found at” Mark Johnson's Antique Store; Colfax Public Library; Colfax Messenger; Collective Charm in Chippewa Falls; Amazon and E-Bay“Looking Through the Lens: Colfax History Through Pictures) is also available from Troy Knutson ($40 + $6 to ship.) They can also be found at: Mark Johnson's Antique Store; Colfax Public Library; and the Colfax Messenger (23 copies are available.)

Thank you for a Great Presentation!

Thanks so much for this presentation. I lived in Mondovi and I remember my dad driving us to see the devastation. One of the things I remember seeing is seeing a piece of straw driven through a tree trunk!

Thanks!!