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Yes. The worst tornado to have hit the UK in modern times was a T5 (equivalent to a strong F2) which hit Birmingham in July of 2005, costing £40 million (about $70 million US). This is a rather significant tornado, even by US standards. The strongest known British tornado struck Portsmouth in 1810. It was estimated to have been a T8, equivalent to an F4.
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How many tornadoes happen in the UK?
The majority of UK tornadoes are not recorded. So most statistics on the number of recorded tornadoes in the UK are usually around 70. Most UK tornadoes happen in the countryside (so don't get noticed) and are very small (usually). It is common belief that more tornadoes happen in the UK than in the US (tornado ally included) - Although US tornadoes are way bigger and stronger than those in the UK and so more are likely to be noticed and therefore recorded. Tornadoes in the UK usually happen in the summer when the weather conditions are right.
Where are the most common places tornadoes happen in America?
Surprisingly, the UK has the highest number of reported tornadoes for its land area of any country in the world. However - Tornado Alley in the U.S.A reports the greatest number of tornadoes overall.
Tornadoes or hurricanes in the UK?
The U.K. sometimes experiences the tail end of tropical cyclones that land near the British Isles after being down graded from 'Hurricane' status. The worst example of this would be Hurricane Lili which, just one day after being downgraded from 'Hurricane' status, killed five people and caused over 250 million pounds worth of damage in the UK. The only recorded hurricane to ever reach land mainland UK while still at 'Hurricane' status was Hurricane Debbie in 1961. Tornadoes are more common but tend to be far less destructive than the tornadoes experienced in the U.S. One of the worst tornadoes in recent years was the Birmingham Tornado of 2005. The Birmingham Tornado had some of the highest wind speeds on record and caused over 40 million pounds worth of damage, injuring nineteen people. Fortunately, there were no fatalities.
Has the UK always been the same shape?
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What was the Biggest hailstone ever recorded in the UK?
A hailstone fell on Horsham, Sussex on September 5th 1958, weighing 190g. It's the heaviest hailstone ever recorded in Britain.
Which songs have been UK number 1 hits for Lady Gaga?
Just Dance, Poker Face, Bad Romance and Telephone. Poker Face is the most downloaded song ever in the UK.
Has Nepal ever been at war?
Yes, with UK
How many disabled golfers in Scotland or UK?
I can't imagine that they've ever been, or are ever likely to be, counted.
Have there been any tornadoes in the uk?
Yes tornados occur regularly in the UK. The difference is that fortunately they are weak. There is supposed to be more tornados in the UK than in the USA they just are not on anything like the same scale. I have not seen any tornados myself but I have seen the beginnings of a tornado in a funnel cloud - a sharp triangular cloud pointing to the ground. If these touch the ground then you have a tornado.
Who makes tornado fighter jets?
UK, Germany and Italy
When is the next tornado in UK?
It is impossible to know when the "next tornado" or other weather event will be anywhere. Weather forecasts don't work that way.
Who is communist president for Great Britain?
The UK has never had a president, nor has it ever been a communist country.
Do tornado air masses form north of 50 degrees north latitude or south of 50 degrees south latitude?
There is no such thing as a "tornado air mass" but tornadoes can occur north of 50 degrees. Tornadoes have been recorded in northern Europe, including the UK and Scandinavia.
Have you ever rented a car from Avis in the UK?
I have never rented a car in the UK. I have never even been to the UK. There are a few rental car places in the UK I'm sure. Avis is probably one of the top companies to rent from.
Was there a tornado ever in the UK?
Yes. Tornadoes are not as uncommon in the UK as one might think. However, these tornadoes are almost always weak, rarely causing more than moderate damage. Because of this, you hear about them less often than the far more powerful storms that level towns in the US.
How bad is obesity in the UK?
it is really common in the uk
Has any body from the UK ever climbed mount Everest?
As of the end of 2011 there had been 310 UK climbers who had reached the summit of Mount Everest. There is a list of there names at the link.
