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In terms of the cost of damage, the most destructive tornado struck Joplin, Missouri on May 22, 2011, causing $2.8 billion worth of damage and killing 158 people.

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What was the most destructive tornado to occur in north America?

The most destructive tornado on record in North America was the Joplin, Missouri tornado of May 22, 2011. The cost of damage was $2.8 billion.


What is the most destructive part of a tornado?

The most destructive part of a tornado is typically the vortex, which is the rotating column of air that extends from the base of the tornado to the ground. The strongest winds and most intense damage occur within this rotating column.


Where was the most destructive tornado in history?

In terms of the cost of damage, the most destructive tornado on record struck Joplin, Missouri on May 22, 2011. The cost of damage totaled $2.8 billion.


Where was the most destructive tornado history hit on march 3.1925?

No particularly historic tornadoes occurred on March 3, 1925.However, the Tri-State tornado occurred on March 18, 1925. It was the deadliest U.S. tornado, but not the most destructive. That tornado hit portions of eastern Missouri, southern Illinois, and southwestern Indiana.Until recently, the tornado most widely attributed as the most destructive in history was on May 3, 1999 in the Oklahoma City metro area. However, since then the title of most destructive tornado has gone to the one that hit Joplin, Missouri on May 22, 2011.


Where was the most destructive tornado ever recorded?

In terms of the monetary cost of damage, the most destructive tornado on record was the one that struck Joplin, Missouri on May 22, 2011, costing $2.8 billion.


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Have you ever witnessed the destructive force of a cow tornado"?

No, I have never witnessed the destructive force of a cow tornado.


What time do tornado mostly occur?

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What do you call a tornado that occurs on land?

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What are the five stages of a tornado in order at which stage is the tornado most destructive?

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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.