Fort Campbell-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kentucky state average. It is 58% greater than the overall U.S. average. On 4/27/1970, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.4 miles away from the Fort Campbell place center killed 3 people and injured 85 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
Hispanics, the largest and fastest-growing minority in the United States, are changing U.S. society and culture. Latinos fill several top positions in the U.S. government, and more and more products, advertising and media are directed at Hispanic consumers.
One of the most common cultural characteristics of Hispanic American culture is the Spanish language. In 1980, there were roughly 11 million Spanish speakers in the U.S. representing 5% of the population. By 2012 the number of Spanish speakers increased to over 38 million, representing 13% of the U.S. population. Hispanic families often teach their children Spanish as a way of passing down their heritage and culture. This emphasis on bilingualism has helped revive the Spanish language in the U.S.