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The highest fatalities occurred in the Daulatpur-Salturia, Bangladesh tornado of April 26, 1989. The exact death toll is unknown, but it is estimated at about 1300.
The most deadly in the US was the Tri-state Tornado of March 18, 1925. It destroyed property on a 220-mile path from Missouri to Indiana over a period of 3.5 hours. It killed 695 people and was part of an outbreak of at least 9 tornadoes across the central US.
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Are F5 tornadoes the worst?
Generally yes. F5 is the strongest category of tornado capable of completely obliterating well built structures. However how bad a tornado is depends on factors other than strength, such as where the tornado hits. For example, a number of F5 tornadoes have traveled over open country, with the worst damage limited to farms that were destroyed. A list of the worst tornadoes in U.S. history will consist mostly of F5 or EF5 tornadoes (including the #1 worst), but several F4 tornadoes would be on that list as well.
What was the worst volcanic eruption in history?
The worst volcanic eruption in history is believed to be the eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia in 1815.
How many tornadoes were recorded in the US in 1980?
There were 866 recorded tornadoes in the U.S. in 1980. Note however that at this point in history a significant portion of weak tornadoes were missed and most tornadoes are weak. The actual number of tornadoes was probably significantly higher than this figure.
In Texas how many times did tornado come?
In the years 1950-2010 Texas has had 7903 confirmed tornadoes.
In Missouri is there tornadoes?
Yes, Missouri experiences tornadoes. It is part of the region in the U.S. known as Tornado Alley, which is prone to severe weather and tornado activity. Missouri has a history of tornadoes, especially during the spring and summer months.
What countries have the worst tornadoes?
USA, Canada, Bangladesh, Great Britain, New Zealand
Were do the worst tornadoes occur?
Most of the worst tornadoes happen in the central and southern United States, though the worst single tornado on record was in Bangladesh.
Do tornadoes happen in Illinois?
Yes. Illinois tornadoes are not uncommon in Illinois. The state has had a number of very destructive tornadoes. Most of the damage and deaths from the Tri-State tornado, the worst tornado in United States history, ocurred in Illinois.
Could there be a tornado in Illinois?
Yes, tornadoes can occur in Illinois. Illinois experiences an average of 54 tornadoes per year, making it one of the states with a higher tornado risk in the United States. Tornadoes can happen in any state given the right weather conditions.
What is the worst season for a tornado in the US?
Spring is when the U.S. generally has the worst tornadoes.
What were the worst tornadoes?
Some were the Tri State Tornado, the Natchez tornado , also the Gainesville tornadoes.
Where in North America are the worst tornadoes?
The worst tornadoes in North America generally strike the central and southern United States, though several particularly destructive tornadoes have occurred in southern Canada and in New England.
Are F5 tornadoes the worst?
Generally yes. F5 is the strongest category of tornado capable of completely obliterating well built structures. However how bad a tornado is depends on factors other than strength, such as where the tornado hits. For example, a number of F5 tornadoes have traveled over open country, with the worst damage limited to farms that were destroyed. A list of the worst tornadoes in U.S. history will consist mostly of F5 or EF5 tornadoes (including the #1 worst), but several F4 tornadoes would be on that list as well.
Are hurricanes worse than tornadoes or are tornadoes worse than hurricanes?
This cannot be answered simply, as both hurricanes and tornadoes vary greatly in how bad they are. The impacts of both tornadoes and hurricanes can range from negligible to devastating. That said, the very worst hurricanes can be far deadlier and more destructive than the worst tornadoes.
Are tornadoes known for their destructive capacity?
Yes. The destruction caused by the worst tornadoes is often front page news.
What are three states with the most tornadoes?
The worst tornado in U.S. history caused damage in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. The worst tornado in world history (the Daulatpur-Salturia tornado) occurred in Bangladesh so it did not hit any states per se.
How deadly can tornadoes be?
It varies. Most tornadoes don't kill anyone. At their worst tornadoes can kill hundreds. The highest death toll for a single tornado is 1300
