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- The Tri-State tornado outbreak of March 18, 1925. This outbreak produced a number of deadly tornadoes that claimed a total of 747 lives. Most of the deaths were the result of a single F5 tornado that track 219 miles across parts of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, killing 695 people.
- The Tupelo-Gainesville tornado outbreak of April 5-6, 1936. This outbreak was notable for producing two of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history only a day apart. The first tornado, an F5, struck Tupelo, Mississippi on April 5, killing at least 216 people. The second tornado struck Gainesville, Georgia on April 6, killing at least 203 people. With the added death tolls of several other killer tornadoes, this outbreak killed at least 454 people.
- The Palm Sunday Outbreak of March 28, 1920. Numerous violent tornadoes courred across the eastern third of the United States, killing at least 380 people.
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How many syllables are in tornado?
There are three syllables in the word "tornado:" tor-na-do
Have tornadoes ever hit the same place twice in the same year?
Yes, in fact some places have been hit twice in the same day. On April 3, 1974 the towns of Tanner, Capshaw , and Harvest, Alabama were first hit by an F5 tornado, followed by an F4 (listed by some as F5) tornado barely 30 minutes later. In some places it was impossible to tell which tornado damage what.
How could a tornado cause a natural disaster in Oklahoma city?
A tornado does not cause a natual disaster. A tornado is a natural disaster. The Oklahoma City area has been hit by many tornadoes, and is likely the most tornado-prone city in the world. Many of the tornadoes that occur in central Oklahoma are extremely powerful, capable of tearing apart well-built houses. When such a tornado moves through a mighly populated area such as Oklahoma City, the damage can be incredible. In the worst case, on May 3, 1999 thousands of homes were destroyed, hundreds were injured, and dozens were killed by a single F5 tornado. A similar event, though not quite as deadly, struck on May 20, 2013.
What is the worst tornado a storm chaser chased?
The worst tornado chased by storm chasers was probably the Joplin, Missouri tornado of May 22, 2011. It killed at 158 people, injured over 1,100 destroyed about 7,000 homes and caused $2.8 billion in property damage. Rated EF5. There are 4 honorable mentions that are also among the worst tornadoes ever chased: The Wichita Falls, Texas tornado of April 10, 1979. Killing 42 people, leaving 20,000 (3,000+ homes destroyed), homeless and causing damage worth over $800 million in today's values. Rated F4. The Moore, Oklahoma (Oklahoma City) tornado of May 3, 1999. Killing 38 people, destroying over 8,000 homes and businesses, and causing damage worth $1.3 billion in today's amounts. Rated F5. The Tuscaloosa-Birmingham, Alabama tornado of April 27, 2011. Killing 64, , injuring over 1,500, and costing $2.2 billion. Rated EF4. The Hackleburg-Phil Campbell, Alabama tornado of April 27, 2011. Killing 72, and costing over $1.2 billion. Rated EF5.
What is the top 5 worst names to name your child?
1. Walter 2. Percy 3. Luanne 4. Colin 5. Joy
What is the top 3 worst tornado US states?
texas oklahoma kansas
How long the tornado onslaught last on tornado rampage 2011?
It depends. There were several major tornado outbreaks in 2011. The most significant lasted just over 3 days, from April 25 into the morning of April 28.
What is the worst tornado in Oklahoma City?
The worst tornado in Oklahoma City history was the F5 that struck on May 3, 1999 causing $1 billion in damage and killing 38 people. The worst of the damage was in the suburb of Moore, however, and by the time the tornado entered Oklahoma City proper it had weakened to F4 intensity, which is still a very violent tornado.
Can tornadoes ever last a day?
No. The longest a tornado is known to have lasted is 3 hours and 29 minutes. However, there are tornado outbreaks in which a storm system produces multiple tornadoes, sometimes over the course of a few days.
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 long has the worst tornado stayed on ground?
The worst tornado in U.S. history, the Tri-State tornado of 1925, was on the ground for 3 hours and 29 minutes. The worst in world history, the Daulatput-Saturia tornado of 1989, had a path length of 50 miles but it is not known how long it was on the ground. However, given the path length it was probably on the ground for an hour to two hours.
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Was the iPhone rated the worst phone of the year?
no it was rated in the top 3
What is Ohio's major Tornado?
There have been a number of major tornadoes in Ohio, the worst however was the Xenia, Ohio tornado of April 3, 1974. This tornado was rated F5, the highest intensity level for tornadoes and was one of the strongest and most destructive tornadoes of the 20th century.
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 are the worst 3 tornadoes in the US?
The worst tornado in U.S. history was the Tri-State tornado of March 18, 1925. This F5 tornado tore a 219 mile long path across parts of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana killing 695 people and injuring over 2000. To this day this tornado holds the records for longest damage path, longest duration (3 hours, 29 minutes) and fastest forward speed (73 mph) of any known tornado. The second worst tornado in U.S. history was the Great Natchez tornado of May 6, 1840. This tornado striking Vidalia, Louisiana and Natchez, Mississippi, killing 317. Most of the deaths were in boats on the Mississippi River. Finally is the St. Louis tornado of May 27, 1840. This F4 tornado devastated parts of St Louis, Missouri and East St. Louis, Illinois killing 255 people. The death toll may have been even higher than this as some bodies may have been washed down the Mississippi River and never found.
What were the top 3 worse tornado outbreaks to hit the Carolinas?
Based on historical records of significant tornadoes in the Carolinas, the worst outbreaks to impact those states would be: March 28, 1984 A series of tornadoes, mostly relating to two tornado families tore across the Carolinas. Several over these were of F3 to F4 strength. In all, 57 people were killed, all in the Carolinas. April 29-30, 1924 A major outbreak occurred, starting over Oklahoma and moving east. In all, 114 people were killed, including at least 72 people in the Carolinas. A violent tornado family killed 53 people across South Carolina. February 19-20, 1884 Several strong to violent tornadoes struck the South. At least 167 people were killed in all, most of them in Georgia. Due to large uncertainties in the death toll, this event is sometimes referred to as the Enigma Outbreak. The were at least 56 deaths in the Carolinas, including 23 in an F4 tornado that hit Pee Dee and Philadelphia, North Carolina.
