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No. Tornadoes have been killing people since long before 2011. The first recorded tornado fatality in North America occurred in Cambridge, Massachusetts on July 8, 1680.
The first killer tornado of 2011 was indeed in Tennessee, however. It killed one person near the town of Lynchburg on February 28.
What else can I help you with?
Where in Georgia did the 2011 tornado hit?
There were many tornadoes in Georgia in 2011. The most significant tornado was the tornado that struck the town of Ringgold, Georgia before moving into Tennessee, killing 21 people. The tornado was rated a high-end EF4.
When and where was the last deadliest tornado this season?
The deadliest tornado in this tornado season (2011) hit Joplin, Missouri on May 22, killing 158 people. The last deadly tornado this year hit Springfield, Massachusetts on June 1, killing 3.
Has there ever been an F5 tornado in Tennessee?
Yes. Tennessee had an F5 tornado on March 23, 1923 and another on April 16, 1998. Also of note is an EF5 tornado that moved into Tennessee on April 27, 2011 but by that time had weakened below EF5 strength. All the EF5 damage from that tornado took place in Alabama.
Why are tornadoes more deadly today?
They aren't. Apart from the extremely deadly 2011 tornado season, annual tornado death tolls in the U.S. have actually been decreasing due to improved warning systems. However, some warn that tornado fatalities could rise as populated areas grow, giving tornadoes more targets in which deaths may occur.
What tornadoes begin with the letter r?
Tornadoes do not have names, but they are sometimes referred to by where they hit. Two significant tornadoes that hit places beginning with "R" are the Regina, Saskatchewan tornado of 1912 and the Rochester, Minnesota tornado of 1883. A less significant but more recent deadly tornado was the Raleigh, North Carolina tornado of 2011.
Was there a tornado that touched down yesterday?
If by yesterday you mean Mar 24, 2011, then yes. There were several tornadoes in fact. There were 4 in Tennessee and 1 in Pennsylvania.
What are the release dates for Ghosts of Tennessee - 2011?
Ghosts of Tennessee - 2011 was released on: USA: 15 March 2011 (Tennessee) USA: 15 March 2011 (Tennessee)
Will joplin Missouri have a tornado?
The 2011 tornado was not the first to hit Joplin and it almost certainly will not be the last. Joplin probably will be hit by another tornado eventually, but there is no telling when. The chances of another one anywhere near as bad as the 2011 storm are remote, however.
What are the release dates for Deadly Notes - 2011?
Deadly Notes - 2011 was released on: USA: October 2011
What are the release dates for Tornado Rampage 2011 - 2011 TV?
Tornado Rampage 2011 - 2011 TV was released on: USA: 22 May 2011
How many people died from a tornado in Illinois in 2011?
There were no tornado-related deaths in Illinois in 2011.
What are the release dates for Deadly Closure - 2011?
Deadly Closure - 2011 was released on: USA: 13 April 2011
