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The Moore, Oklahoma tornado of May 20, 2013 was large and extremely violent. At times it was over a mile wide. It was rated EF5, a status only given the the most intense tornadoes which cause extreme damage, wiping houses clean off their foundations. The tornado killed 24 people and injured over 300, making it the worst tornado to hit the U.S. in 2013 . The cost of damage was estimated at $2 billion, making it one of the most destructive tornadoes in U.S. history.
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What was the 2011 tornado in Woodward Oklahoma like?
There was no tornado in Woodward, Oklahoma in 2011. If you mean the one in April of 2012, it was a strong tornado of EF3 intensity, meaning it had estimated peak winds of 136 to 165 mph. It killed 6 people and destroyed a number of homes. So overall it was worse than the typical tornado.
Do they name tornadoes after people they don't like?
No, they don't there are so many of them they don't bother to name them as they do hurricanes. Tornadoes are given informal name for the places they hit or hit near. For example the F5 tornado that devastated the towns of Moore and Bridgecreek in Oklahoma is commonly called the Bridgecreek-Moore tornado or simply the Moore, Oklahoma tornado. And the tornado that tore across farmland near Aurora, Nebraska is known as the Aurora, Nebraska tornado.
How many tornadoes have been reported to hit clayton Oklahoma in the last 100 years?
There is no specific information available on the exact number of tornadoes that have hit Clayton, Oklahoma in the last 100 years. Tornado data is constantly updated and it is recommended to consult official sources like the National Weather Service for the most accurate and current information on tornado occurrences in a specific location.
Is Kentucky in a tornado belt?
Yes. Kentucky is in a tornado forming region known as "Dixie Alley."They are subject to tornadoes but nothing like Oklahoma, the Texas Panhandle and Kansas experience.
Is Illinois the most eastern state in tornado alley?
No, Illinois is not the most eastern state in Tornado Alley. Tornado Alley typically includes states like Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska, where tornado activity is most prevalent. Illinois is located on the eastern edge of Tornado Alley but is not considered one of the core states in the region.
Which state suffered extreme tornado damage in 2011?
In 2011, extreme tornado damage occurred in Mississippi, Alabama, and Missouri. Alabama suffered the worst damage overall, while Missouri had the worst single tornado. Oklahoma also deserves mention as it, like the other states mentioned here, had an EF5 tornado.
What did the strongest tornado look like?
It is uncertain which tornado was the strongest, as most tornadoes do not have their winds measured. The highest recorded wind speed was in the Moore, Oklahoma tornado of May 3, 1999. Another possible candidate was the Xenia, Ohio tornado of April 3, 1974. See the links for pictures and video of those tornadoes.
Is the tornado alley in North America?
It reaches from southern America like around Texas and Oklahoma then it spreads upward toward the middle like kansas then northern upper states.
What are some tornado's names?
Tornadoes do not have names as hurricanes do. Most tornadoes are simply referred to by where they hit. For example the tornado that hit Joplin, Missouri in 2011 is known as the Joplin tornado.
What are the names of famous tornados?
the Moore/bridge creek Oklahoma tornado is very very famous. the tri-state tornado is also a extremely well known tornado and then the greensburg kansas tornado is one of the most famous in the last ten years. you can also put parkersburg Iowa in that catergory as well. X An improved and more detailed answer: The tornado that hit New Richmond, Wisconsin on June 12th of 1899 actually started out as a waterspout that formed over Lake St. Croix. From there, it headed east in the direction of New Richmond and produced winds so strong that they carried a 3000-pound safe for an entire city block before dropping it again. The amount of flying debris was massive and, coupled with the wind, destroyed or damaged over 300 buildings. The tornado struck on the opening day of the Gollmar Brother Circus which brought a large population swell into the small town in anticipation of the festivities that would be seen there. Just after the circus had ended for that day, at approximately 5:40 p.m., the tornado moved through the very center of town, leveling a strip of town that was 1000 feet wide and 3000 feet long. In addition, 26 different families had multiple deaths within them. One hundred seventeen people were killed in the New Richmond tornado and 150 more people were injured. The tornado was not massive, but the path that it took and the unfortunate timing that it had made it especially destructive, as did its strong winds and F5 rating. The tornado caused $600,000 worth of damage at that time, which would be over $14 million in today's dollars !
How many tornado names are there?
None. Tornadoes are not given names like hurricanes are. Some tornadoes are referred to by where they hit (e.g. the Tuscaloosa, Alabama tornado, the Oklahoma City tornado) or, on occasion something they did (the Tri-State tornado, the tornado of the elevens) . But such things are not true names, and if they were there would be too many to count.
Where is an tornado most likely 2 happen?
Tornadoes are most likely to occur in a region known as Tornado Alley, which includes parts of the central United States like Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska. These areas experience frequent tornadoes due to the clash of warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico with cool, dry air coming from the Rockies.
