From NWS
1974: Two violent tornadoes produced F4 damage in eastern Iowa. The first struck southern sections of Ryan in Delaware County damaging or destroying several dozen homes, Saint Patricks Church, a school, and two businesses. The church and 20 of the homes were completely destroyed and 12 people were injured in Ryan. The second tornado struck rural areas southeast of Ladora in Iowa County injuring 2 people and completely sweeping away a farm house.

12 August 1778 → A hurricane struck Rhode Island, causing extensive damage. It prevented an impending sea battle between the French and British during the Revolutionary War. 12 August 2001 → Osoyoos, British Columbia reached a record August temperature of 107F.

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