Yes. The storm that produced the Joplin tornado also produced hail up to 1 inch in diameter in the Joplin area.
The Joplin, Missouri tornado of 2011 was what is known as a rain-wrapped tornado, meaning it was surrounded by heavy rain. This rain obscured the tornado from view and may have contributed to the extremely high death toll.
The Joplin tornado struck the city of Joplin, Missouri.
No. Joplin is in Missouri and so was the tornado that hit it.
The Joplin, Missouri tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
The Joplin tornado traveled about 22 miles in total. It was in Joplin for about 7 miles.
The Joplin tornado caused about $2.8 billion worth of damage to the city of Joplin.
The Joplin tornado struck the city of Joplin, which is in the southwestern corner of Missouri in the central United States.
The Joplin, Missouri tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
The Joplin tornado occurred on the afternoon of May 22, 2011.
Hail
The Joplin tornado struck on Sunday, May 22, 2011.
The Joplin, Missouri tornado struck on Sunday May 22, 2011.