12 noon on the 25th August 1948 a tornado hit the Frankton Junction and parts of Hamilton.
CommentThe tornado originated in Frankton, travelled through the business area of Frankton, went over the hill into Hamilton West where it passed between the Hamilton Lake and Victoria Street and then travelled across the Waikato River to Hamilton East. It caused minor damage at Hillcrest School before passing into open country to Tamahere. Debris from some buildings was carried as far as Bruntwood and Hautapu, ne