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Likely the worst thing that a tornado could hit would be a nuclear power plant. The reactor core itself is strong enough to withstand even the most violent tornadoes, but as the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan showed, a disaster that takes out the support systems can lead to a meltdown.
Another nightmare scenario is the potential for a large, violent tornado to strike a major highway packed with rush hour traffic. In such a situation, people would be trapped in the tornado's path and cars offer little protection. Such a scenario could potentially result in hundreds or even thousands of deaths. Such an event almost occurred on May 31, 2013 when a 2.6-mile-wide tornado began to move along I-40 toward Oklahoma City. Fortunately the tornado dissipated before reaching heavy traffic, though 8 people, all in cars, still lost their lives.
Similar concerns exist for the potential for a tornado to strike a crowded venue such as a sports arena or a concert, where people would have little chance to get to safety. In 2008 a tornado struck the Georgia Dome in Atlanta during a Basketball game, but fortunately was not strong enough to cause major damage. In 2011 a severe thunderstorm struck the Indiana State Fair. Through no tornado occurred, a severe wind gust cause a stage to collapse, killing seven people and injuring many more.
Elementary schools are also a source of concern. Major tornadoes have struck schools before, killing students. Most recently, in 2013, an EF5 struck two elementary schools in Moore, Oklahoma. Seven 3rd graders were killed at one school. In 1987 a tornado destroyed a church that was holding a head-start graduation, killing 22 people. Most of the dead were parents shielding their children from the debris.
What else can I help you with?
How many houses can a tornado destroy?
Tornadoes can destroy as much houses as it can depending on the length of their path. Most tornadoes are too weak to destroy houses, causing mostly superficial damage. However, in the works cases a tornado can destroy thousands of houses.
What is the worst thing that happens during a tornado?
The worst thing is the damage caused by tornadoes. They can cause significant amounts of property damage as well as indirectly cause deaths by people getting struck by flying objects that have been damaged.
Where did the worst tornado to hit the US form?
The worst tornado in U.S. history was the Tri-State tornado of March 18, 1925. The tornado first formed north of Ellington, Missouri. The tornado devastated numerous towns in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana along a path 219 miles long.
How many homes are destroyed in a tornado?
Most tornadoes don't even destroy homes, typically causing minor to moderate damage. Some tornadoes never even hit homes, striking only trees or open fields. At the other end of the spectrum, very strong tornadoes can destroy dozens or hundreds of homes with some of the worst destroying thousands.
How fast can a tornado brake a house?
The wind speed of a tornado can vary greatly, but it can reach over 300 mph. While a tornado's destructive power can be significant, the ability to completely destroy a house is influenced by various factors such as construction materials and the intensity of the tornado. In severe cases, a tornado can quickly demolish a house within seconds.
Can a tornado destroy a twister?
No. A tornado and a twister are the same thing. When two tornadoes meet, they merge into one.
How long does it take for a tornado to destroy some thing?
The time it takes for a tornado to destroy something can vary depending on the tornado's intensity, size, and the durability of the object. In many cases, a tornado can cause significant damage within seconds to minutes as it passes through an area.
What was the worst tornado?
The worst tornado was the Daulatpur-Salturia tornado in Bangladesh, it killed more than 1300 people but its intensity is unknown.
Can a tornado destroy a mansion?
Yes. A tornado F3 or higher intensity could definitely destroy a mansion.
Can a tornado destroy a house?
Yes. In a strong enough tornado wind and debris carried by the wind can destroy houses.
How deadly and destructive can a tornado be?
Most tornadoes do not kill and only cause minor to moderate damage. However, in the worst cases, a tornado can destroy entire towns and kill dozens. A few tornadoes have had death tolls in the hundreds.
What the worst characteristics of a tornado?
In a violent tornado the worst features are flying debris and suction vortices, small whirlwinds that have stronger winds than the rest of the tornado.
What is the worst twister you can get?
The worst level of tornado that can strike is an EF5.
Can a tornado destroy a fire department?
Yes. A strong enough tornado can destroy just about any manmade structure. A tornado of high EF3 intensity or stronger should be enough.
Would tornado alley destroy a lot of homes?
Tornado Alley itself is not destructive, but the tornadoes that frequent it can be. The tornadoes in Tornado Alley destroy many homes each year.
How did the worst ever tornado compare with normal tornadoes?
The worst tornado on record, the Daulatpur-Saturia tornado that hit Bangladesh on April 26, 1989 was definitely more severe than a typical tornado. This tornado killed 1,300 and left 80,000 homeless. The damage path was 50 miles long, compared with a mile or two for a typical tornado, and was probably much larger and stronger than a typical tornado as well, though no details on that information are available. A typical tornado does not kill and is not strong enough to destroy most homes, though it may be different in Bangladesh where many homes are poorly built.
What is the biggest thing a tornado has ever destroyed?
Tornadoes have been known to destroy entire towns ans large building complexes.
