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There were 759 tornadoes in the U.S. in April of 2011. The most significant of these all occurred on April 27. Listed here are those with 20 or more deaths.
- The Hackleburg-Phil Campbell-Tanner-Harvest, Alabama tornado, which hit several towns in northern Alabama, killing 72 making it the deadliest tornado in Alabama history and (at the time) the deadliest in the U.S. since 1955. It was rated EF5.
- The Tuscaloosa-Birmingham, Alabama tornado. This tornado killed 64 people and injured over 1500, making it the second deadliest tornado in Alabama history. Damaged totaled $2.2 billion, making it the second costliest tornado in U.S. history. Rating: EF4
- The Smithville, Mississippi-Shottsville, Alabama tornado. This tornado killed 23 people, most in Smithville, which was mostly destroyed. It was the third EF5 tornado to touch down that day, making it only the second time that more than 2 such tornadoes were recorded on the same day.
- The Rainsville, Alabama tornado. Much like the Smithville tornado this one killed 23 people. It was the fourth and final EF5 tornado to touch down on that day.
- The Ohatchee, Alabama tornado. Spawened from the same thunderstorm that produced the Tuscaloosa tornado, this twister killed 22 people wand was a mile wide at times. It was rated EF4.
- The Ringgold, Georgia-southeast Tenneesee tornado. This tornado destroy part of Ringgold, Georgia before moving into Tennessee, killing a total of 20 people. It was rated EF4 but was considered for an EF5 rating.
These are only the top 6 tornadoes of April 2011. A number of other highly destructive tornadoes touched down on April 27 and intense activity also occurred on April 15, 16, and 26.
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What time of year does a tornado strike?
Tornadoes can strike at any time of year but mostly hit some time from April to June.
Does El Nino cause tornadoes?
Not directly. El Niño has been linked to increased tornado activity in some areas, but tornadoes will occur every year, regardless of whether there is an El Niño. Some of the most active tornadoes years in the U.S. (such as 1974 and 2011) have been linked with La Niña.
How many f-5 tornadoes were there in April and May in 2011?
There have been estimated at least 109 F5 tornadoes in the U.S. Since the introduction of the Enhanced Fujita scale there have been 9 EF5 tornadoes, which is essentially equivalent to an F5. Note that this number should be taken with a grain of salt as it can be difficult to distinguish between F4 and F5 damage, especially in records that must be evaluated based on historical accounts.
Can people prevent tornadoes?
No, tornadoes may be predicted to some degree but not prevented.
Can tornadoes exceed 300 mph?
Yes, some tornadoes have winds over 300 mph. But tornadoes this strong are extremely rare.
How did the April 2011 tornadoes affect people?
The tornadoes of April 2011 were devastating. In the U.S. thousands of people lost their home and many more suffered some degree of property damage. These tornadoes killed 363 people and injured more than 3,500.
Are tornadoes a threat to North Carolina?
Yes. Tornadoes occur in North Carolina, some of which can be quite strong. The most recent major event was on April 16, 2011 when 31 tornadoes hit the state, killing 24 people.
What are the names of the tornadoes that have struck the US during April 2011?
Tornadoes are not given names like hurricanes are. However some are given informal "names" for where they hit. Hundreds of tornadoes have occurred in the past 3 weeks, and many reports are still being verified. Here are some of the towns hit by some of the most notable tornadoes. Mapleton Iowa (April 9); Merill, Wisconsin (April 10); Tushka, Oklahoma (April 14); Clinton, Mississippi (April 15); Leakesville, Mississippi (April 15); Raleigh, North Carolina (April 16); Askewville, North Carolina (April 16), Clopton, Virginia (April 16); St. Louis, Missouri (April 22); and Vilonia, Arkansas (April 25). These were the sites of only a few of the worst tornadoes. Even as I type this more tornadoes are occurring. The final count will likely be over 300.
How many tornadoes were reported in the 2011 outbreak?
There were many tornado outbreaks in 2011. Here are the figures for the most notable outbreaks: April 14-16: 323 reported, 178 confirmed April 25-28: 492 reported, 350 confirmed May 21-26: 319 reported, 239 confirmed The number of confirmed tornadoes is lower because not all reported tornadoes are confirmed and some tornadoes were reported more than once.
Can tornadoes happened during hurracane?
Some hurricanes do produce tornadoes in their outer areas. Even without tornadoes, in winds in the eye wall of a hurricane are just as strong as in some tornadoes.
Why do most tornadoes hit in April?
Its because its the hot month for some places for tornadoes it also depends were you are !
Is there the potential for violent tornadoes tomorrow for April 14th 2012 EF4?
Yes. The outlook for April 14, 2012 mentioned some risk for violent tornadoes, referring to tornadoes of EF4 and EF5 intensity.
How many tornadoes hit Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas in 2011 and 2010?
In the years 2010-2011 Texas had 208 tornadoes (107 in 2010, 101 in 2011), Oklahoma had 220 tornadoes (102 in 2010, 118 in 2011), and Arkansas had 106 tornadoes (33 in 2010, 73 in 2011). The combined total is 535 (240 in 2010, 295 in 2011). This is slightly less than the sum of these numbers as some of these tornadoes crossed state lines.
Name some of the tornadoes?
Tornadoes are not given names as hurricanes are, but are often referred to by where and when they hit. Some of the most infamous tornadoes include The Joplin, Missouri tornado of May 22, 2011; the Moore, Oklahoma tornado of May 3, 1999; The Wichita Falls, Texas tornado of April 10, 1979; and the Worcester, Massachusetts tornado of June 9, 1953.
Most recent tornado in virgina?
The most recent tornadoes confirmed in Virgina were on April 16, 2011. There were 10. The most significant of these was an EF3 that killed 2 people. Some may have also formed on April 28, but none were confirmed.
How many tornadoes were reported in Nebraska in 2011?
There were 81 reports of tornadoes in Nebraska in 2011. However this only corresponds to only 55 actual tornadoes as sometimes the same tornado is reported more than once and some reports cannot be confirmed.
How old is some one born on April 1988 in 2011?
They will turn 23 in April of 2011.
