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Three were killed and 200 injured in the 2011 Massachusetts tornado that hit the towns of Springfield, Brimfield and Westfield. One other death occurred that was not a direct result of the tornado. As of June 2 rescue crews are continuing to look for survivors and sort through the wreckage. It was reported that the damage to the city Springfield was extensive.
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What is a city recently had a tornado hit it?
Springfield Massachusetts was recently hit by a tornado (possibly two tornadoes) on June 1, 2011
How many tornadoes in the year 2011 from January to June?
There were 1398 tornadoes in the U.S. from January to June 2011. Worldwide numbers are less certain as many countries do not keep records of their tornadoes.
What year have tornadoes hit springfield ma?
Most recently Springfield, Massachusetts was hit by a killer EF3 tornado on June 1, 2011. Springfield has also been hit by tornadoes on June 1, 1956; July 19, 1968; and October 3, 1970.
How did the worcester tornadoes get their name?
The Worcester Tornadoes are named after the F4 tornado that devastated Worcester, Massachusetts on June 9, 1953.
Has Massachusetts had a tornado before June 2011?
Yes, in the years 1950-2010 the National Weather Service recorded 152 tornadoes. The worst was the tornado that struck Worcester, Massachusetts on June 9, 1953, killing 94 people. The tornado was officially rated F4 but may possibly have been an F5.
Will there be a tornado today in Ohio?
Yes, Massachusetts has had tornadoes as strong as F4. One of these tornadoes struck the town of Worcester on June 9, 1953 and killed 94 people, making it one of the worst tornadoes in U.S. history. Although officially an F4, this tornado may possibly have reached F5 intensity at one point. On June 1, 2011 four tornadoes hit the towns of Springfield, Brimfield and Westfield, Massachusetts killing 4 people and injuring 200. The damage to Springfield and the other two cities was extensive and as of June 2 authorities are still working on finding survivors and going through the wreckage.
How many people where killed in a tornado that ripped in 1953?
In total 519 people were killed by tornadoes in 1953. 1953 is notable as it had 3 of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history. They are: The Waco, Texas tornado of May 11 (114 dead) The Flint, Michigan tornado of June 8 (116 dead) and The Worcester, Massachusetts tornado of June 9 (94 dead). If you are asking about a different tornado from 1953, please be more specific.
Name some of the tornadoes?
Tornadoes are not given names as hurricanes are, but are often referred to by where and when they hit. Some of the most infamous tornadoes include The Joplin, Missouri tornado of May 22, 2011; the Moore, Oklahoma tornado of May 3, 1999; The Wichita Falls, Texas tornado of April 10, 1979; and the Worcester, Massachusetts tornado of June 9, 1953.
How many tornadoes in Kansas in June of 2000?
Kansas had 15 tornadoes in June of 2000.
How many tornadoes in Oklahoma in June?
On average, Oklahoma gets 7 tornadoes in June.
Where did the most recent tornadoes occur?
The Most recent officially confirmed tornado was an EF1 in the area of Willard Michigan on May 31, 2011. However, at least one Probable tornado touched down in southern Massachusetts on June 1, but it has not been officially confirmed.
When might Massachusetts have another Solar eclipse?
Around June 1st 2011. It would be a partial solar eclipse.
