Six Flags Darien Lake · Operating · 2005
Tornado
Funnel waterslide · Hurricane Harbor · 70 ft
Photo: Six Flags Darien Lake · Official park / manufacturer media
A seven-story ProSlide Tornado funnel — four-person rafts swirling through a giant open funnel.
At a glance
Key facts for Tornado.
Type
Water ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Funnel waterslide
Opened
2005
Height
70 ft
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Tornado.
Ride profile
Water ride · Funnel waterslide
- thrill
- water
Height
70 ft
Highlighted stat for Tornado
Spec sheet
Subtype
Funnel waterslide
Specs source: sixflags.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Tornado.
Timeline
2005
Tornado operating
Background
Tornado has been a Darien Lake waterpark icon since 2005 — multi-rider rafts climbing seven stories before dropping into a massive open funnel behind Crocodile Isle.
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Sources & official links
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- Tornado — official ride pagesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Six Flags Darien Lake — official sitesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Six Flags Darien Lake on Coaster AtlasPark page
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- Hero photo (Six Flags Darien Lake · Official park / manufacturer media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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