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All of the fatalities from the Joplin, Missouri tornado of May 22, 2011 took place in the southern portion of the city of Joplin. It would be impossible to list all 158 deaths individually, however, many fatalities took place in the commercial area in the southeastern part of the city, particularly near South Range Line Road where the tornado likely reached peak intensity.
In terms of areas affected, the tornado initially touched down about a mile west of Joplin and soon entered the city. It quickly reached EF5 intensity as it tracked through the area. Catastrophic damage occurred to St. John's Hospital, Joplin High School, Walmart, and the Home Depot. After leaving this area the tornado began to weaken, though was still causing very severe damage as it took a turn to the southeast. After leaving Joplin the tornado continued traveling southeast but was much weaker than it was in the city, causing no more than EF2 damage to trees and farmhouses. The tornado finally dissipated 14 miles southeast of Joplin. In all the tornado traveled about 22 miles, which included a 7 mile long track through Joplin.
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How many people were alive after the joplin tornado?
The Joplin tornado killed 158 people. The City of Joplin has a population of about 50,000 and the tornado destroyed about 1/3 of the city. So that means about 17,000 were impacted by the tornado, nearly all of whom survived.
Location of the Joplin Tornado?
The Joplin tornado was spawned in Joplin, Missouri in late afternoon on Sunday May 22, 2011.
Where did the Joplin tornado strike?
The Joplin tornado struck the city of Joplin, Missouri.
What tornado did the most damage?
The most destructive tornado in history was the Joplin, Missouri tornado of May 22, 2011 with $2.8 billion in damage. It was also one of the deadliest U.S. tornadoes with 162 fatalities.
Was the joplin tornado in Kentucky?
No. Joplin is in Missouri and so was the tornado that hit it.
When was the joplin tornado?
The Joplin, Missouri tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
How far did the Joplin tornado go?
The Joplin tornado traveled about 22 miles in total. It was in Joplin for about 7 miles.
How much money in damage cost joplin after the joplin tornado?
The Joplin tornado caused about $2.8 billion worth of damage to the city of Joplin.
When was the Joplin Missouri tornado?
The Joplin, Missouri tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
When did the Joplin Tornado occur?
The Joplin tornado occurred on the afternoon of May 22, 2011.
Where did the Joplin tornado happen?
The Joplin tornado struck the city of Joplin, which is in the southwestern corner of Missouri in the central United States.
What is the exact location of the joplin tornado?
The Joplin tornado struck the southern side of the city of Joplin, Missouri and some of the surrounding countryside, which is in the southwestern corner of the state. The tornado traveled 22 miles (7 miles inside the city). It started at 37.05 degrees north, 94.59 degrees west, about a mile west of Joplin. The tornado dissipated at 36.98 north, 94.22 west, about 14 miles southeast of the city.
