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That would probably be the city of Joplin, Missouri. On May 22, 2011 the city was struck by an EF5 tornado that caused about $2.8 billion in property damage, making it the most destructive tornado in U.S. history. With a death toll of 159 it was also one of the deadliest. Although there was some damage from this tornado outside of Joplin, it was minor by comparison.
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What is the most recent tornado in Virginia?
As of January 7th 2012 the recent tornado was the April 16 tornado that killed 3 people in Gloucester County, Virginia
What are the results of a tornado?
the results of a tornado is a damaged environment
Is a tornado most dangerous when it is over water?
No. Tornadoes are most dangerous when they hit a city or town. Then as the tornado starts destroying buildings it generates flying debris, which is what causes most tornado deaths and injuries.
What was damaged from the 1840 tornado in Natchez?
Many houses and businesses, docks, and boats in the Natchez area were damaged or destroyed by the 1840 tornado.
How much damage did the greensburg KS tornado?
95% of the town was completely destroyed and the other 5% was severely damaged. The cost of damage was $250 million.
What was the most powerful tornado in the month of august?
The most powerful August tornado on record was the Plainfield, Illinois tornado of August 28, 1990. It is the only F5 tornado on record to have struck in August. The tornado killed 29 people and injured 350. Over 300 homes were destroyed and 800 damaged.
How long does it take for a tornado to wipe out a whole town?
Usually a tornado can't destroy an entire town. When it does happen in will involve a very large, very strong tornado striking a very small town. In cases like this the town in question would probably be destroyed in about 5 minutes or less. Beyond that most towns would be too large to be completely covered by a tornado.
Do many people move out of a country after a tornado?
No. A tornado is a localized event, usually not affecting more than a town or two. A tornado may lead to people leaving a town, or sometimes a tornado-prone region, but not usually a country. For example, many people left the small town of Greensburg, Kansas after most of it was destroyed by a tornado in 2007, but they all stayed in the United States.
What causes tornado damage?
Tornado damaged is caused by a tornado's powerful winds and objects carried y those winds.
Is a tornado as big as a whole city?
Generally not. In most cases a tornado would not cover more than a football field or two. Occasionally a tornado may be large enough to engulf a small town.
Where in Georgia did the 2011 tornado hit?
There were many tornadoes in Georgia in 2011. The most significant tornado was the tornado that struck the town of Ringgold, Georgia before moving into Tennessee, killing 21 people. The tornado was rated a high-end EF4.
What will happen if there were a tornado?
Structures and vegetation hit by the tornado will be damaged or destroyed. People and animals may be killed or injured.The degree of damage depends on the intensity of the tornado.
