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The Andover tornado killed 17 people.
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What do you do if you get stuck in a tornado?
Seek shelter. If you can get yourself underground, that's the best place to be. Although many people assume overpasses provide a safe haven this is far from the truth; they are by far the worst place to be as a large tornado will easily suck you out. See related links for video of the infamous 1991 tornado in which a group survived a small tornado under an overpass, and a link to tornado myths.
What months does Tennessee get tornadoes?
Tennessee gets tornadoes in all months, but they are most common in April and May. Here are the total numbers of tornado in Tennessee for each month from 1991-2011 January: 37 February: 44 March: 46 April: 189 May: 149 June: 40 July: 10 August: 8 September: 5 October: 21 November: 64 December: 1
What is the name of the Bangladesh cyclone 1991?
The name of the Bangladesh cyclone of 1991 was Cyclone Marian. The category 5 cyclone, among the deadliest cyclones on record, struck southeastern Bangladesh on April 29, 1991.
Where was the most powerful tornado?
It's rather hard to directly measure a tornado's sheer intensity. There are several variables that would go into that such as forward speed, objects in the way, length of intensity, and width, though only damage and estimated wind speed are used in rating a storm. In addition, those that happened years ago before the Fujita scale was implemented would be that much harder to analyze. It's important to remember the peak intensity varies and the most intense are not intense the entire track. The Fujita scale is also limited in that once F5 damage takes place the sheer degree of damage makes it difficult to determine whether one tornado or another had faster winds. With that said, some of the most intense would include 1925 tri-state tornado; 1999 Oklahoma City; 1997 Jarrell, Texas; 1896 Sherman, Texas; 1947 Woodward, Oklahoma; 1957 Fargo, ND; 1974 Xenia, Ohio; 1974 Guin, Alabama; 1977 Birmingham, Alabama; 2011 Phil Campbell, Alabama; 1985 Wheatland, Pennsylvania; 1955 Udall, Kansas; 1991 Andover, Kansas; 1998 Lawrence county, Tennessee; 1990 Goessel, Kansas; 1953 Flint, Michigan; 1974 Brandenburg, Kentucky The Oklahoma City tornado of 1999 had the fastest measured winds of any tornado. However, direct wind measurements of tornadoes are rare, so other F5 tornadoes that did not have their winds measured may have been stronger. The 1997 Jarrell tornado produced the most intense tornado damage every formally documented as an entire subdivision was completely erased. Everything above the ground wand some of the ground itself was swept away without a trace; only concrete slabs remained. However, some people attribute the extreme damage in part to the tornado's slow movement allowing it to tear away at the same spot for longer than usual. The 1991 Red Rock, Oklahoma, 1995 Kellerville Texas and 1999 Mulhall Oklahoma tornadoes are officially F4's because they did not hit well-built structures. However they are speculated to be some of the most intense F5s like the ones on this list.
Why did people live near mount Pinatubo?
The Ateas live in the edge of Mt.Pinatubo.
What is the duration between Wichita-Andover and Hurricane Andrew?
The Wichita-Andover tornado occurred on April 26, 1991, while hurricane Andrew Lasted August 16-28, 1992, which is a gap of about 1 year and 4 months. If you mean how long they lasted, the Wichita-Andover tornado was on the ground for over an hour. Hurricane Andrew Lasted 12 days.
What was the wind speed of the Andover Kansas tornado?
The Andover, Kansas tornado of April 26, 1991 did not have its winds measured, but was rated F5 based on the damage it caused. On the original Fujita scale this would suggest estimated winds in excess of 260 mph. However, scientists today believe that the original Fujita scale overestimated wind speeds. However winds in this tornado were still probably significantly faster than 200 mph.
What happened in history today 26th of April?
On April 26, 1991, Kansas and Oklahoma had a tornado outbreak that killed 23 people.
Where did the McConnel Air Force Base tornado form?
If you mean the tornado that struck McConnel Air Force bas on April 26, 1991, that tornado first form south of the town of Clearwater, Kansas and moved northeast to the Air Force base. After striking the base the tornado continued traveling northeast, intensifying as it did so, eventually moving through Andover at peak intensity as an F5 tornado.
What are the worlds top four famous tornadoes?
It is difficult to say. But four likely candidates would beThe Oklahoma City tornado of May 3, 1999The Tri-State tornado of March 18, 1925The Tuscaloosa-Birmingham, Alabama tornado of April 27, 2011The Andover, Kansas tornado of April 26, 1991
What is the most powerful tornado that has hit tornado alley?
It is difficult to pick one that is actually the strongest. Tornado Alley has had a number of tornadoes rated F5 or EF5, but beyond that it is difficult to say whether one was stronger than another. The fastest winds directly measured in a tornado were 302 mph in the tornado that hit the Oklahoma City area on May 3, 1999. However, actual wind measurements from tornadoes are rare, so other tornadoes may have been stronger, including the Andover, Kansas tornado of April 26, 1991 and the Jarrell, Texas tornado of May 27, 1997.
What are the top five strongest tornadoes?
That is difficult to determine as the vast majority of tornadoes never have their winds measured. The highest intensity rating a tornado can get is F5 (now EF5), but it is difficult to determine whether one F5 tornado is stronger than another. The highest winds ever recorded in a tornado were 302 mph in the Moore, Oklahoma tornado of May 3, 1999, though other tornadoes that never had wind measurements may have been stronger. A few other tornadoes that might be candidates for the top 5 list include: The Tri-State tornado of March 18, 1925 The Xenia, Ohio tornado of April 3, 1974 The Andover, Kansas tornado of April 26, 1991 The Jarrell, Texas tornado of May 27, 1997
How many people died by a tornado in 1991?
In 1991 tornadoes killed 39 people in the United States. Worldwide, the number is unknown.
What is the most violent tornado in the last 50 years?
That is difficult to determine. In the past 50 years there have been a few dozen tornadoes that have achieved a rating of F5 or EF5, the highest possible, and it is difficult to determine whether one was stronger than another. The highest measured wind occurred in the F5 tornado that hit the Oklahoma city area on May 3, 1999. But wind measurements from tornadoes are rare, and so many tornadoes have gone without wind measurements that may have been stronger. Other candidates include the Xenia, Ohio tornado of April 4, 1974; the Andover, Kansas tornado of April 26, 1991; and the Jarrell, Texas tornado of May 27, 1997.
What are some well know tornadoes where did they occur and how many people died?
Some famous tornadoes include:The Great Natchez tornado of May 7, 1840. This violent tornado struck the communities of Natchez, Mississippi and Vidalia, Louisiana, killing 317 people. It was the second deadliest tornado in U.S. history.The St Louis tornado of May 27, 1896. This F4 tornado struck the cities of St Louis Missouri an East St Louis, Illinois killing 255 people. It was the third deadliest tornado in U.S. history. It was also one of the most destructive tornadoes in U.S. history.The Tri-State tornado of March 18, 1925, This F5 tornado struck several towns and many farms along a 219 mile long damage path that stretched across portions of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. 695 people were killed making it the deadliest tornado in U.S. history.The Worcester, Massachusetts tornado of June 9, 1953. This F4 (possibly F5) tornado struck Worcester, Massachusetts, killing 94 people. It was the 20th deadliest tornado in U.S. history.The Lubbock tornado of May 11, 1970. This F5 tornado hit Lubbock, Texas, killing 26 people. It was one of the most destructive tornadoes in U.S. history.The Wichita Falls tornado of April 10, 1979. This F4 tornado struck Wichita Falls, Texas killing 42 people. At the time it was the costliest tornado in U.S. history in terms of property damage, a title it held for 20 years.The Andover tornado of April 26, 1991. This F5 tornado struck portions of Wichita and Andover, Kansas, killing 17 people.The Bridge Creek-Moore tornado of May 3, 1999. This F5 tornado struck the communities of Bridge Creek and Moore in the Oklahoma City area killing 36. At the time it was the costliest tornado in U.S. history, a title it held for 12 years. Winds were measured to 302 mph, the fastest ever directly measured on earth.The Tuscaloosa-Birmingham tornado of April 27, 2011. This EF4 tornado struck portions of Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, Alabama killing 64 people. It was the second deadliest tornado in Alabama history, with the deadliest occurring further north at essentially the same time. At the time it was the costliest tornado in U.S. history, a title it held for 3 weeks.The Joplin tornado of May 22, 2011. This EF5 tornado struck Joplin Missouri, killing 158 people. It was the seventh deadliest tornado in U.S. history and was also the costliest in U.S. history. It was the first U.S. tornado to kill more than 100 people since the Flint, Michigan tornado of 1953.
What is the average number of tornado deaths in April?
In the United States tornadoes kill an average of about 11 people each April, based on statistics from 1991 to 2010. April 2011 was excluded from this analysis as its abnormally high death toll of 363 would have more than doubled this figure.
When was Tornado Rex created?
Tornado Rex was created in 1991.
