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Yes, every state in the US has had at least a few tornadoes. West Virginia averages between 2 and 3 tornadoes per year. Most are weak, but a few strong ones have occurred. The worst tornado to hit the state was the F4 that hit Shinnston on June 23, 1944, killing 100 people.

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What was the wind speed the worlds biggest tornado?

The largest tornado ever recorded was the El Reno, Oklahoma tornado of May 31, 2013. This tornado was 2.6 miles wide. Doppler radar measured a wind gust in the tornado at 296 mph, the second highest wind speed ever recorded in a tornado.


Has a tornado ever traveled at 700 mph?

No the fastest a tornado is known to have traveled is 73 mph. The fastest winds ever recorded in a tornado were just over 300mph, which is about as strong as they get.


What was the highest ever recorded windspeeded from a tornado when and where was this recorded?

The Highest wind speed ever recorded in a tornado was 302 mph (some sources say 318 mph) in the F5 tornado that struck Moore and Bridgecreek Oklahoma on May 3, 1999. This tornado is sometimes referred to as the Oklahoma City tornado


What has been the fastest tornado ever in the entire world?

The fastest winds measured in a tornado were 302 mph in a tornado that struck the Oklahoma City area on May 3, 1999. However, other tornadoes may have had faster winds that were not measured, as it is rare to get an actual wind measurement from a tornado. The fastest known traveling speed of a tornado was 73 mph in the Tr-State tornado of March 18, 1925.


Has Midwest city Oklahoma ever been hit by a tornado?

Yes, Midwest City, Oklahoma, has been hit by tornadoes in the past. The city is located in "Tornado Alley," which is prone to tornado activity. Residents are encouraged to have emergency plans in place for severe weather events.

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What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in West Virginia?

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Wheeling West Virginia! Shame on you for not knowing that.


Did West Virginia ever have a earthqwake?

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Has any governor of West Virginia ever vetoed a bill that would have legalized same-sex civil unions in that state?

No. The West Virginia state legislature has never passed a bill that would legalize civil unions and, as a result, no governor of West Virginia has ever had the opportunity to sign or veto such a bill.


Has any governor of West Virginia ever vetoed a bill that would have legalized same-sex marriage in that state?

No. The West Virginia state legislature has never passed a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage and, as a result, no governor of West Virginia has ever had the opportunity to sign or veto such a bill.


Are iwako erasers stores in west Virginia?

Never ever will u find your answer


What is the biggest baby ever born in west Virginia?

It Was A Whale That She Gave Birth To.


Will West Virginia ever win a BCS championship?

You better believe it by god!


Has metallica ever been to West Virginia?

being the fact that they are a band... yes