The official name Tornado first appeared when a new post office opened in the community in 1886.

That same year a post office opened in the community.

A post office was opened in the community in 1906.

Eighteen families moved in, and a post office opened in the community that same year.

Charles Reynolds opened the first store in the community in 1896.

A post office opened in the community that same year.

An Islamic school has opened in the community, expecting to double the population.

Growth has been very rapid during the years of 2009-2010, with over 20 new businesses opened in the community during that period.

The local economy was agriculturally-based and several businesses opened in the community.

A post office opened in the community a year later under the name Sambo.