The Deadliest Tornado in Connecticut History Struck Wallingford #wallingfordct #tornado #weather #history In August 1878, a tornado tore through Wallingford, Connecticut — the deadliest in state history. Winds near 200 miles per hour ripped homes from their foundations, destroyed the Catholic Church and schoolhouse, and left 34 dead, 70 injured. With telegraph lines down, a twelve-year-old boy rode for help as Town Hall became a hospital. Two days later, thousands filled the streets to mourn the