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The City of Joplin, Missouri was devastate by a tornado on May 22, 2011.

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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.


Is Missouri in tornado alley?

Yes, Missouri is located within an area known as "Tornado Alley," which is a region in the central United States prone to frequent tornado activity. Missouri experiences a high number of tornadoes each year due to its geographic location and atmospheric conditions that make it conducive for severe weather.


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When and where was the last deadliest tornado this season?

The deadliest tornado in this tornado season (2011) hit Joplin, Missouri on May 22, killing 158 people. The last deadly tornado this year hit Springfield, Massachusetts on June 1, killing 3.


What California city got struck by a huge tornado in 1906?

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What was the name of one of the tornadoes what was the date it occurred and facts about it?

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Was there a tornado in 1896?

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