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Officially the largest tornado ever recorded was the El Reno, Oklahoma tornado of May 31, 2013. It was 2.6 miles (4.2 kilometers) wide. Analysis shows a damage swath on the ground that was nearly as wide. It traveled 16 miles (87 km), killing at 8 people.It was rated EF3 as it reached peak intensity over open country, where it could do little damage. Prior to this, the Official record holder was the Hallam, Nebraska tornado of May 22, 2004 with a 2.5 mile (4 kilometer) wide damage path. However, radar readings indicated that the Mulhall, Oklahoma tornado of May 3, 1999 was possibly as wide as 4.3 miles (7 kilometers). It is unclear exactly why this record is not recognized while the El Reno tornado is, but it may have to do with greater confidence in radar measurements nowadays. It is also possible that the radar detected winds that were not directly relate to the tornado

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What was the worst recorded Multiple vortex tornado?

The worst tornado that is known to have been multiple vortex was the Tri-State tornado of March 18 1925. This was the worst tornado in U.S. history with a death toll of 695. At certain points along its path it was observed to have two or three funnels.


What was the wind speed the worlds biggest tornado?

The largest tornado ever recorded was the El Reno, Oklahoma tornado of May 31, 2013. This tornado was 2.6 miles wide. Doppler radar measured a wind gust in the tornado at 296 mph, the second highest wind speed ever recorded in a tornado.


What was the worst thunderstorm ever recorded in the world?

It is difficult to determine the worst thunderstorm ever recorded in the world as severity can vary based on different parameters like wind speed, rainfall, and damage caused. However, the Daulatpur-Saturia tornado in Bangladesh on April 26, 1989, is considered one of the deadliest thunderstorm events in history, with estimated casualties over 1,300 people.


What was the highest ever recorded windspeeded from a tornado when and where was this recorded?

The Highest wind speed ever recorded in a tornado was 302 mph (some sources say 318 mph) in the F5 tornado that struck Moore and Bridgecreek Oklahoma on May 3, 1999. This tornado is sometimes referred to as the Oklahoma City tornado


How many miles per hours is the fastest for a tornado?

The fastest winds ever recorded in a tornado were 301 mph +/- 20. However, other tornadoes may have been stronger, but had no measurements taken.

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When was the worse tornado in history?

The worst tornado ever recorded was the Daulatpur-Salturia tornado that touched down in Bangladesh on April 26, 1989. The death toll is estimated at 1300.


How many people were killed in the worst tornado and when did it happen?

The worst tornado ever recorded killed an estimated 1300 people. It struck the cities of Daulatpur and Saturia in central Bangladesh on April 26, 1989.


What was the worst tornado ever?

The worst tornado was the Daulatpur-Salturia tornado in Bangladesh, it killed more than 1300 people but its intensity is unknown.


How many people were killed in the biggest tornado?

The widest tornado ever record, the Hallam, Nebraska tornado, killed 1 person. The strongest tornado ever recorded (fastest winds measured), The Moore F5 of May 3, 1999, killed 36 people. The worst (deadliest) tornado ever recorded, the Daulatpur-Salturia in Bangladesh killed over 1,300 people.


What states were damaged during the worst tornado ever recorded?

The deadliest tornado ever recorded was not in a state because it occurred outside the United States. Rather it took placed in the Dhaka division of Bangladesh. It killed an estimated 1300 people, striking the cities of Daulatpur and Saturia. The worst tornado to hit, with a death toll of 695, caused damage in the states of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana with the worst damage occurring in Illinois.


Tsunanis which was the worst ever recorded?

The worst ever tsunami recorded was 9.5! that was the worst EARTHQUAKE ever recorded you retard! valdivia chile, 22 may 1960


What was the wildest tornado ever recorded in Hallam Nebraska?

The Hallam, Nebraska tornado of May 22, 2004 was the widest tornado ever recorded. It was 2.5 miles wide.


Has there ever been an F7 tornado?

No. No tornado stronger than F5 has ever been recorded.


What was the first tornado ever recorded?

the tornado was recorded in kilbeggan Ireland in Europe on April 30th 1054


What is the biggest tornado ever recorded in Oklahoma?

The largest tornado in Oklahoma (and in fact the largest tornado ever recorded), was the El Reno, Oklahoma tornado of May 31, 2013. It was 2.6 miles wide.


What was the worst recorded Multiple vortex tornado?

The worst tornado that is known to have been multiple vortex was the Tri-State tornado of March 18 1925. This was the worst tornado in U.S. history with a death toll of 695. At certain points along its path it was observed to have two or three funnels.


The deadliest tornado ever in the world?

The deadliest tornado ever recorded was in Sandwip island of the coast of Bangladesh in1989.