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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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What countries have the worst tornadoes?

USA, Canada, Bangladesh, Great Britain, New Zealand


Were do the worst tornadoes occur?

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Where in North America are the worst tornadoes?

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Are F5 tornadoes the worst?

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Are hurricanes worse than tornadoes or are tornadoes worse than hurricanes?

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Are tornadoes known for their destructive capacity?

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What are three states with the most tornadoes?

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