Share your stories of the 1949 tornado

Just before 7 p.m. on May 21, 1949, a tornado ripped through Cape Girardeau, touching down on Gordonville Road and continuing northeast to near Cape Rock. Before the tornado was over, 22 people were killed and 72 others hospitalized.

In all, 202 houses were leveled.

We're looking for stories of the 1949 tornado. Whether you lived through it, or your family has passed down a story through the years, we want to hear from you.

To leave us your story, just leave a comment here or email news@semissourian.com. Stories will be posted in a special feature online and some may be printed with the Southeast Missourian's article commemorating the anniversary of the storm.