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Yes. You are most likely referring to the Joplin Missouri tornado of May 22, 2011. This tornado killed 158 while the number injured is estimated at 990 to 1,150.

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Did Branson Missouri get any damage from the 2011 tornado?

No. Of the 78 tornadoes that stuck Missouri in 2011 none impacted Branson. Branson was, however damage by an EF2 tornado in 2012.


What are three states with the most tornadoes?

The worst tornado in U.S. history caused damage in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. The worst tornado in world history (the Daulatpur-Salturia tornado) occurred in Bangladesh so it did not hit any states per se.


What kinds of Facts about May 22 2011 Joplin Missouri?

On May 22, 2011 it was just a regular Saturday in Joplin Missouri: at 5:42 p.m, a dark, black cloud started to head for the state of Joplin and inside of it was a Supercell thunderstorm that could spawn a tornado at any minute, and then, a large cloud started to form a tornado! the tornado was 3/4 of a mile wide and had 200 mph winds, it destroyed over 3,000 homes and destroyed more than 10 companies and stores and also hardware stores. the tornado was known as the 7th most deadliest tornado in U.S. history. after the tornado by looking at the damage it was rated an EF-5 and it was so strong it moved the joplin hospital 4 inches off its foundation. the tornado even ripped off the Joplin high school's roof of the building itself! down below will be the number of people killed and injured. Dead: 100-700 Hurt: over 1000


Was there any warning for the tornado in Joplin MO?

Yes. Joplin, Missouri was under a tornado warning for 19 minutes before the tornado hit. That actually may have worked against them as after a while some people left shelter thinking the warning was a false alarm.


What was the most destructive tornado where did it hit?

The most destructive known tornado touched down just west of the city of Joplin, Missouri on May 22, 2011 and traveled straight into the community where it reached peak strength. The cost of damage reached $2.8 billion, the highest of any U.S. tornado. The tornado also left 158 dead, making it the seventh deadliest tornado in U.S. history and the deadliest since 1947.


Where is the best place for your dog during a tornado?

a horse needs a place to escape any thing that might hurt them during a tornado noo they can go in the basement or something with u if they have a place to escape then the tornado will kill them


Are there any tornadoes in Missouri?

Yes. Tornadoes are fairly common in Missouri and western Missouri is in Tornado Alley. St Louis has seen several very destructive tornadoes. Recently, on May 22, 2011 the city of Joplin, Missouri was absolutely devastated by an EF5 tornado that killed 158 people, the deadliest tornado to hit the U.S. since 1947 and the seventh deadliest tornado in U.S. history. Damage totaled $2.8 billion, making it the costliest tornado in U.S. history even after adjustments for inflation.


How often does tornado alley of natural disaster occur at Missouri tennessesee and Kansas?

Tornado Alley is not an event that occurs , it is an area of land in the United States which receives a large number of tornadoes on an annual basis. Although there is no real agreement on the exact extents of Tornado Alley, many maps show it covering most of Kansas and part of northwestern Missouri. Although Tennessee gets tornadoes it is not considered part of Tornado Alley.


What was the longest tornado path ever recorded?

The longest tornado path ever recorded was the "Tri-State Tornado" that occurred on March 18, 1925. It traveled approximately 219 miles across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, resulting in significant damage and casualties.


What was the largest death toll from any tornado in the us?

The highest official death toll from a tornado in the U.S. is 695. This record goes to the Tri-State tornado of March 18, 1925. This F5 tornado tore across parts of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. The death toll may have gone higher, though, as people who died later of their injuries might not be included in this figure.


What is largest amount of people killed in a tornado?

The highest number of fatalities in any known tornado is estimated at 1300. This death toll belongs to the large tornado that struck the cities of Daulatpur and Saturia in central Bangladesh on April 26, 1989.


Are there any pet regulations in Missouri?

Like most of the states, Missouri has its own pet regulations that need to be followed by the citizens. One of the law which deals with disposal of a dead animal, directs the owner to bury the dead animal carcass with in 24 hours of its death.