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That would be the El Reno, Oklahoma tornado of May 31, 2013. At peak size the tornado was 2.6 miles wide.

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Where and when was the largest tornado ever recorded in the us?

Offically, the largest tornado on record struck near El Reno, Oklahoma on May 31, 2013. Radar and later damage surveys showed the tornado to be 2.6 miles wide.


When was the last big tornado in the US?

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The most destructive tornado in U.S. history was the Joplin, Missouri tornado of May 22, 2011. The cost of damage was $2.8 billion.


How fast did the largest tornado recorded in the US travel forward?

The largest tornado on record in the U.S. varied in speed. For the early part of its time on the ground it traveled at about 30 mph before suddenly accelerating to 55 mph.


Us largest tornado track on the ground?

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In 1932 the largest tornado hit in the US where did it happen?

The largest tornado on record actually occurred in 2004, hitting the town of Hallam, Nebraska. A major tornado outbreak occurred in the southern U.S. in 1932, primarily affecting Alabama and Georgia, but none of the tornadoes were noted for record or near record size.


What county in the US has the most tornado's?

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When was the first tornado recorded in the US?

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What is the biggest recorded tornado in the US?

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Is tornado alley in the US?

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