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The Joplin tornado, which struck on May 22, 2011, resulted in the tragic deaths of 158 people. It was one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history, causing extensive damage to the city of Joplin, Missouri. In addition to the fatalities, the tornado injured over 1,000 individuals and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses.

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No tornado hit Joplin, Missouri in 2012. However, Joplin was devastated by an EF5 tornado on May 22, 2011. That tornado directly killed 158 people, the deadliest to hit the U.S. since 1947. Three or four other people died due to indirect effects.


How many people died in the tornado on May 22 2011?

158 people were killed by the Joplin tornado. Another tornado on the same day killed 1 person in the Minneapolis area.


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Yes. If you look at the statistics, the majority of people affected by a tornado will survive without serious injury.


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There were no tornado-related deaths in Illinois in 2011.


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Tornadoes killed 12 people in Arkansas in 2011.


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The Goderich, Ontario tornado of 2011 killed 1 person.


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A total of 158 people died as a direct result of injuries inflicted by the tornado and at least 4 others died from indirect effects. At least 1,150 survivors were injured. The tornado also destroyed about 7,000 homes and businesses. Many people had to deal with financial losses and psychological trauma.


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If you mean the Sedalia, Missouri tornado of May 25, 2011, there were no deaths from that particular tornado.


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The tornado that hit Smithville, MS on April 27, 2011 killed 23.


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