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That depends on what you mean by "most extreme."
- The longest lasting and farthest traveling tornado on record, and the deadliest in U.S. history was the Tri-State tornado of March 18, 1925. This tornado traveled 219 miles in three and a half hours, killing 695 people.
- The deadliest tornado on record was the Daulatpur-Saturia tornado of April 26, 1989, which killed 1300 people in central Bangladesh.
- The costliest tornado on record and the deadliest to occur under a modern waring system was the Joplin, Missouri tornado of May 22, 2011, which cost $2.8 billion and killed 158 people.
- The most extreme damage on record occurred in the Jarrell, Texas tornado of May 27, 1997. A small subdivision was completely obliterated with all houses, trees, topsoil, streets, and driveways scoured away.
- The highest winds ever recorded are tied between the Oklahoma City tornado of May 3, 1999, and the El Reno, Oklahoma tornado of May 31, 2013, with gusts to 302 mph. Note that it is rare to get measurements, so other tornado probably had faster winds.
- The widest tornado ever recorded was the El Reno, Oklahoma tornado of May 31, 2013, which was 2.6 miles wide at one point.
What else can I help you with?
The most deadly tornado in US history occurred on this date?
March 18, 1925.
Where was the most destructive tornado history hit on march 3.1925?
No particularly historic tornadoes occurred on March 3, 1925.However, the Tri-State tornado occurred on March 18, 1925. It was the deadliest U.S. tornado, but not the most destructive. That tornado hit portions of eastern Missouri, southern Illinois, and southwestern Indiana.Until recently, the tornado most widely attributed as the most destructive in history was on May 3, 1999 in the Oklahoma City metro area. However, since then the title of most destructive tornado has gone to the one that hit Joplin, Missouri on May 22, 2011.
What are three states with the most tornadoes?
The worst tornado in U.S. history caused damage in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. The worst tornado in world history (the Daulatpur-Salturia tornado) occurred in Bangladesh so it did not hit any states per se.
What was the Fujita Scale measurement of the tri state tornado?
The Tri-State Tornado, which occurred on March 18, 1925, is widely considered one of the most powerful tornadoes in U.S. history. However, because the Fujita Scale was developed after this tornado, it is not officially rated on that scale.
Where and when did the most deadly tornado ever occur in the United States?
The deadliest tornado in U.S. history was the Tri-State Tornado, which occurred on March 18, 1925. The tornado tore through Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, killing 695 people and causing extensive damage along its 219-mile path. It remains the deadliest tornado in recorded history worldwide.
What is one extreme weather event that has occurred in the U.s in the past 10 yrs?
There are a number of extreme weather events in the U.S. in the past 10 years. Two of the most notable are the tornado outbreak on April 25-28, 2011 and Hurricane Sandy in October 2012.
Which tornado killed the most people in history?
The deadliest tornado in history was the Daulatpur/Saturia tornado of April 26, 1989. This tornado stuck the Dhaka district of Bangladesh, killing an estimated 1,300 people.
What is the most recent tornado 2010?
One of the most recent tornadoes in 2010 was the Joplin tornado on May 22, 2010, in Missouri, which was one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history. It was an EF5 tornado that caused significant damage and loss of life in the area.
What tornado recorded the most deaths?
The Daulatpur-Saturia tornado of Bangladesh is the deadliest tornado in world history, with a death toll of about 1,300.
Has there ever been a tornado in Wolcott Connecticut?
Yes, there have been tornadoes in Wolcott, Connecticut. The most recent tornado in Wolcott occurred on May 15, 2018, rated EF1. Wolcott has experienced a few tornadoes in its history, with varying intensity levels.
What tornado in Texas killed the most people?
Oddly enough, two tornadoes tie as the deadliest in Texas history. Both the Goliad, Texas tornado of May 18, 1902 and the Waco, Texas tornado of May 11, 1953 killed 114 people. This figure also ties them for 11th place among the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history
What tornado killed most people in Oklahoma?
The deadliest tornado in Oklahoma history was the Woodward tornado of April 9, 1947 with 181 deaths.
