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How bad was the tornado outbreak yesterday March 2 2012 was it worse then the one in April 2010?
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It was definitely worse than the April 22-25, 2010 tornado outbreak. That outbreak resulted in 12 deaths, of which 10 were from tornadoes (one tornado actually).
Preliminary reports indicate that the March 2, 2012 tornado outbreak killed at least 40 people. Hundreds are said to be injured. Damage is estimated at $1.5 billion. This outbreak is probably one of the worst outbreaks of recent history. The severity is comparable to the Super Tuesday outbreak of February 2008.
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Was the tornado outbreak of April 27th-30th 2014 worse than the one in March 2nd 2012?
It is a close one, but it appears not. Damage totals for the latest outbreak have not been estimated and it is likely that not all tornadoes have been counted for. The outbreak of March 2, 2012 killed 40 people while the outbreak of April 27-30 2014 killed 37, including three deaths from flooding and severe thunderstorm winds.
What were the top 3 worst tornado outbreaks?
Those titles likely go to the followinThe Tri-State tornado outbreak of March 18, 1925. This outbreak produced a number of deadly tornadoes that claimed a total of 747 lives. Most of the deaths were the result of a single F5 tornado that track 219 miles across parts of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, killing 695 people.The Tupelo-Gainesville tornado outbreak of April 5-6, 1936. This outbreak was notable for producing two of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history only a day apart. The first tornado, an F5, struck Tupelo, Mississippi on April 5, killing at least 216 people. The second tornado struck Gainesville, Georgia on April 6, killing at least 203 people. With the added death tolls of several other killer tornadoes, this outbreak killed at least 454 people.The Palm Sunday Outbreak of March 28, 1920. Numerous violent tornadoes courred across the eastern third of the United States, killing at least 380 people.
Does a tornado start at the eqautor?
No most tornado strikes happen in the Midwest in tornado valley but they can happen any where but mainly in middle March to early October
When is tornado season in georgia?
Although Georgia can get tornadoes at any time of year, the peak of activity in the state is in late winter and spring, with the months of March, April, and May seeing the highest activity.
What was the worst tornado in the US and when did it happen?
The worst tornado to strike the United States was the Tri-State tornado of March 18, 1925. This F5 tornado tore a 219-mile-long path of destruction across parts of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, ravaging many towns and killing an estimated 695 people.
Was the tornado outbreak of April 2012 worse then the one in March 2012?
No. Although they appear to have produced about the same number of tornadoes, the outbreak of March 2-3 2012 was far worse. The Outbreak of April 13-15, 2012 killed 6 and injured about 30. The outbreak of March 2-3, 2012 killed 40 and injured about 300.
What was the world record of tornadoes?
That depends on which tornado record you are referring to. Here are a few records:Largest tornado: the El Reno, Oklahoma tornado of May 31, 2013 (2.6 miles wide)Longest lived tornado: the Tri-State tornado of March 18, 1925 (3 hours, 29 minutes)Longest damage path: the Tri-State tornado of March 18, 1925 (219 miles)Costliest tornado: the Joplin, Missouri tornado of May 22, 2011 ($2.8 billion)Deadliest tornado: The Daulatpur-Saturia, Bangladesh tornado of April 26, 1989 (1,300 dead)Fastest winds: the Oklahoma City tornado of May 3, 1999 (302 mph)Largest tornado outbreak: the Super Outbreak April 25-28, 2011 (351 tornadoes)Costliest tornado outbreak: the Super Outbreak April 25-28, 2011 (~ $5 billion)Most tornadoes in 24 hours: April 27, 2011 (208 tornadoes)Most violent tornadoes in an outbreak: the Super Outbreak of April 3-4, 1974 (24 F4, 6 F5)
Was the tornado outbreak of April 27th-30th 2014 worse than the one in March 2nd 2012?
It is a close one, but it appears not. Damage totals for the latest outbreak have not been estimated and it is likely that not all tornadoes have been counted for. The outbreak of March 2, 2012 killed 40 people while the outbreak of April 27-30 2014 killed 37, including three deaths from flooding and severe thunderstorm winds.
What were the top 3 worst tornado outbreaks?
Those titles likely go to the followinThe Tri-State tornado outbreak of March 18, 1925. This outbreak produced a number of deadly tornadoes that claimed a total of 747 lives. Most of the deaths were the result of a single F5 tornado that track 219 miles across parts of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, killing 695 people.The Tupelo-Gainesville tornado outbreak of April 5-6, 1936. This outbreak was notable for producing two of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history only a day apart. The first tornado, an F5, struck Tupelo, Mississippi on April 5, killing at least 216 people. The second tornado struck Gainesville, Georgia on April 6, killing at least 203 people. With the added death tolls of several other killer tornadoes, this outbreak killed at least 454 people.The Palm Sunday Outbreak of March 28, 1920. Numerous violent tornadoes courred across the eastern third of the United States, killing at least 380 people.
What was the deadliest tornado outbreak in US history?
The deadliest tornado outbreak in U.S. history was the one which produced the Tri-State tornado on March 18, 1925. As a whole the outbreak killed 747 people, 695 in the devastating Tri-State tornado, the deadliest single tornado in U.S. history. The F5 tornado cut a 219 mile long damage path through 13 counties in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana.
When is tornado season in ga?
Tornado activity in Georgia is usually highest in March and April.
What was the worst tornado outbreak in the US?
There are different ways of assessing this as "worst" is subjective.The deadliest outbreak in U.S. history was the on which produced the Tri-State tornado of March 18, 1925. In all, this outbreak killed 747 people, including 695 from a single tornado. There are record of 9 tornadoes in this outbreak, but it is likely that many others were not reported.The most intense outbreak on record in terms of the number of violent tornadoes was the Super Outbreak of April 3-4, 1974. There were 148 officially documented tornadoes with this outbreak. Of these, an astonishing 24 were rated F4 and 6 were rated F5. It is one of only two outbreaks to have produced more than two F5 or EF5 tornadoes. In all, 319 people were killed. This outbreak also held the title of most tornadoes within 24 hours until 2011.The costliest outbreak in terms of property damage was the Super Outbreak of April 25-28, 2011. It was also the largest tornado outbreak ever recorded. The cost of damage amounted to about $5 billion. Most of the damage was on April 27. In all the outbreak produced 351 tornadoes, of which 207 were on April 27, the current holder for the 24-hour record. Of these tornadoes, 11 were rated EF4 and 4 were rated EF5. The outbreak killed 324 people.
Was there ever a tornado on Easter?
Yes. Easter falls in late March or April, which puts it during early tornado season in the U.S. So it is fairly common for Easter to have tornadoes somewhere in the U.S. Tornadoes have struck the U.S. on Easter in 11 of the past 20 years including a major tornado outbreak on Easter in the year 2000.
How many people were injured in the tornadoes on March 2 2012?
Figures are preliminary, but it appears the tornado outbreak of March 2, 2012 injured at least 850.
What are the worst tornadoes in history?
The highest fatalities occurred in the Daulatpur-Salturia, Bangladesh tornado of April 26, 1989. The exact death toll is unknown, but it is estimated at about 1300. The most deadly in the US was the Tri-state Tornado of March 18, 1925. It destroyed property on a 220-mile path from Missouri to Indiana over a period of 3.5 hours. It killed 695 people and was part of an outbreak of at least 9 tornadoes across the central US.
Did a tornado come through west liberty KY?
Yes. On March 2, 2012 West Liberty, Kentucky was hit by an EF3 tornado that was part of a major outbreak. The tornado was a mile wide and traveled 95 miles, killing 11 people.
Where and when was the worst tornado outbreak?
The worst tornado outbreak ocurred across portions of Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Alabama on March 18, 1925. At least nine tornadoes are known to have happened, with more that probably went undocumented. In total, the outbreak killed at least 747 people. Of those deaths, at least 695 were from a single F5 tornado that tore a 219 mile long damage path across parts of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. This storm, the deadliest tornado in US history, is known as the Tri-State tornado.
