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It depends on when "back then" refers to, but generally tornadoes in the late 19th and early 20th centuries were the worst because they struck without warning. Starting in the 1940s we began working on ways of studying and eventually predicting tornadoes. Over the decades, improving technology and an expanding understanding of tornadoes have given us the warning system we have now, which gives people time to get to a safe place. Additionally, the overall number of intense tornadoes, the ones responsible for the most death and destruction, appears to have declined, at least in the U.S.
That said, 2011 was a recent anomaly in which we saw the deadliest tornadoes to hit the U.S. in over 50 years. It was reminiscent of the Super Outbreak of 1974 and the devastating 1953 tornado season.
What else can I help you with?
What countries have the worst tornadoes?
USA, Canada, Bangladesh, Great Britain, New Zealand
Were do the worst tornadoes occur?
Most of the worst tornadoes happen in the central and southern United States, though the worst single tornado on record was in Bangladesh.
What is the worst season for a tornado in the US?
Spring is when the U.S. generally has the worst tornadoes.
Where in North America are the worst tornadoes?
The worst tornadoes in North America generally strike the central and southern United States, though several particularly destructive tornadoes have occurred in southern Canada and in New England.
What were the worst tornadoes?
Some were the Tri State Tornado, the Natchez tornado , also the Gainesville tornadoes.
Are hurricanes worse than tornadoes or are tornadoes worse than hurricanes?
This cannot be answered simply, as both hurricanes and tornadoes vary greatly in how bad they are. The impacts of both tornadoes and hurricanes can range from negligible to devastating. That said, the very worst hurricanes can be far deadlier and more destructive than the worst tornadoes.
Are tornadoes known for their destructive capacity?
Yes. The destruction caused by the worst tornadoes is often front page news.
How deadly can tornadoes be?
It varies. Most tornadoes don't kill anyone. At their worst tornadoes can kill hundreds. The highest death toll for a single tornado is 1300
What is called a thunderstorm's killer?
Tornadoes are called a thunderstorm's worst killer.
Who is the worst running back in NFL 2009?
Right now Ahmen Green is not the best.
Are tornadoes in Nebraska worst than tornadoes in Texas?
Overall, no. Historically Texas, especially in its northern and eastern areas, has had worse tornadoes than Nebraska, though both states have experienced very deadly and destructive tornadoes.
What are the predictions for tornadoes in Kansas in 2013?
There are not publicly available tornado season forecasts. However, seeing as it is now late June, Kansas is probably past the worst of its tornado activity for 2013.
