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The worst tornado in history first touched down in central Bangladesh at around 6:00 pm local time on April 26, 1989, killing 1300. It was probably on the ground for over an hour.

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What is the worst tornado in Oklahoma City?

The worst tornado in Oklahoma City history was the F5 that struck on May 3, 1999 causing $1 billion in damage and killing 38 people. The worst of the damage was in the suburb of Moore, however, and by the time the tornado entered Oklahoma City proper it had weakened to F4 intensity, which is still a very violent tornado.


What is the average time for a tornado to happen?

The average tornado lasts for 5 to 10 minutes.


Can 4 tornado's happen all at a time?

Yes, it is possable for four tornadoes to happen at once.


What time of year does a tornado usually happen?

Tornadoes usually happen in the months; April, May, and June.


What happen when tornado and lightning happen at the same time?

The lightning can light up the tornado, but nothing else really happens. This is a rather common occurrence as tornadoes form from thunderstorms.


When is tornado season in tornado alley?

It is generally considered to run from April through June, but tornadoes can happen at any time of year.


Can more than one tornado happen at the same time in a different place?

Yes, this occurs sometimes during tornado outbreaks.


Where did 3 major tornadoes happen?

One of the worst tornadoes in U.S. history hit Joplin, Missouri on May 22, 2011. The tornado was rated EF5, and destroyed 30% of the city. 158 people were killed, over 1100 were injured, and nearly 7,000 homes were destroyed. Damage totals were $2.8 billion, making this the costliest and 7th deadliest tornado in U.S. history. Another major tornado struck the Oklahoma City area on May 3, 1999. This F5 tornado destroyed significant parts of the suburbs of Moore, and Bridgecreek, killing 36, injuring 583, and causing $1 billion in damage. At the time it was the costliest tornado in U.S. history and the deadliest since 1979. A mobile doppler radar that was present at the time measure winds in this tornado at 302 mph, the fastest ever recorded on earth. The worst tornado in U.S. history was the Tri-State tornado of March 18, 1925. This F5 tornado tore a damage path 219 miles long, the longest ever recorded, across parts of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, killing 695 people. Several towns were mostly or completely destroyed including Annapolis, Missouri; Gorham and Parrish, Illinois; and Griffin, Indiana. In Murphysboro, Illinois alone there were 234 deaths, the highest death toll for a single town struck by a tornado. This tornado also holds the record as the longest lasting (3 hours 29 minutes) and fastest moving (73 mph) tornado on record.


Why does a tornado only happen in the evening?

A tornado can happen at any time of day. Tornadoes occur most frequently in the late afternoon and early evening because that time of day is usually the hottest. Warmer air can cause thunderstorms to intensify, making them more likely to produce a tornado.


Could a tsunami happen in December?

Yes. Tsunamis are not dependent on the time of year. In fact, 1 of the worst tsunamis in history took place on December 26, 2004.


When is a tornado likely to occur?

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Can tornado's happen all year around?

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