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Th deadliest tornadoes on record include:
- The Daulatpur-Saturia tornado of central Bangladesh which claimed an estimated 1300 lives on April 26, 1989
- The East Pakistan tornado of April 14, 1969 which killed over 900.
- The Tri-state tornado of March 18, 1925 which struck parts of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana Killing 695.
Manikganj, Bangladesh tornado of April 17, 1973 which killed an estimate 680 people
- The Valletta, Malta tornado of September 23, 1551 which killed an estimated 600.
In terms of monetary cost estimates, data is only available for the U.S. The costliest tornadoes on that list are as follows with damage amounts adjusted for inflation to 2011 dollars.
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- The Joplin, Missouri, tornado of May 22, 2011 which caused $2.8 billion in damage and killed 158. Also the 7th deadliest U.S. tornado
- The Tuscaloosa-Birmingham, Alabama tornado of April 27, 2011 which caused $2.2 billion in damage and killed 64. Also the second deadliest tornado in Alabama history.
- The Oklahoma City tornado of May 3, 1999 which caused $1.358 billion in damage and killed 36.
- The Hackleburg-Phil Campbell-Tanner-Harvest, Alabama Tornado of April 27, 2011 which caused $1.25 billion in damage and killed 72. Also the deadliest single tornado in Alabama history.
- The Wichita Falls, Texas tornado April 10, 1979 which caused $1.247 billion in damaged and killed 42.
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What are the damages caused by tornadoes in the us in the last five years?
In the past five years tornadoes have caused about $30 billion in damage in the U.S., most of it in 2011.
What are the most common damages and results from tornadoes?
The most common sorts of damage include downed trees, damaged roofs, and collapsed sheds and garages. Only a small percent of tornadoes cause catastrophic damage.
In what war was there more American lives lost?
In warfare the war which is most costly to US lives is the US Civil War.
What is the dollar amount of property damage of tornadoes in the last 5 years?
Damages in the U.S. from tornadoes in the past 5 years total at least $24 billion with most of the damage occurring in 2011. Worldwide figures are not available.
What effect does a tornado have on people's lives?
Perhaps most obviously, tornadoes can end peoples lives. Tornadoes kill dozens of people every year. Tornadoes frequently injure people as well, sometimes leading to permanent disability. People may also have their homes, farms, or businesses destroyed.
The natural events that most frequently result in the loss of lives and property are?
floods volcanoes tornadoes landslides
About how many people have survived a tornado?
Too many to count. In most tornadoes more lives are spared than taken.
What are some safety concerns for tornadoes?
Tornadoes pose a direct threat to people's lives. Most people who die in tornadoes are killed by debris. People may be caught off guard, especially if the tornado is hidden by heavy rain or the dark of night.
What is the superlative for costly?
The superlative for costly is "most costly" or "costliest."
How strong are most tornadoes?
Most tornadoes are of EF0 or EF1 strength.
State with most tornadoes?
Texas has the most tornadoes overall, but Oklahoma has the most tornadoes per square mile.
When do you have the most tornadoes the most?
Most tornadoes happen in spring and summer
