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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.
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What countries have the worst tornadoes?
USA, Canada, Bangladesh, Great Britain, New Zealand
What is the worst season for a tornado in the US?
Spring is when the U.S. generally has the worst tornadoes.
Were do the worst tornadoes occur?
Most of the worst tornadoes happen in the central and southern United States, though the worst single tornado on record was in Bangladesh.
How many tornadoes does US have in 3 years?
The United States averages about 1200 tornadoes per year, which would work out to about 3600 tornadoes in an average 3-year period.
Is it possible for tornadoes to occur in other areas of the us other than the Texas area?
Yes. Tornadoes have occurred in all 50 U.S. states. Florida has one of the highest rares of tornadoes, and some of the worst U.S. tornadoes have impacted Missouri, Illinois, and Mississippi.
What were the worst tornadoes?
Some were the Tri State Tornado, the Natchez tornado , also the Gainesville tornadoes.
Where in North America are the worst tornadoes?
The worst tornadoes in North America generally strike the central and southern United States, though several particularly destructive tornadoes have occurred in southern Canada and in New England.
Are hurricanes worse than tornadoes or are tornadoes worse than hurricanes?
This cannot be answered simply, as both hurricanes and tornadoes vary greatly in how bad they are. The impacts of both tornadoes and hurricanes can range from negligible to devastating. That said, the very worst hurricanes can be far deadlier and more destructive than the worst tornadoes.
What 3 natural hazards threaten the US?
earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes
In the US most tornadoes are classified as intense?
No. Intense tornadoes (those rated EF3 or higher) only account for about 3% of tornadoes in the U.S. Most tornadoes are rated as weak, EF0 or EF1.
Are tornadoes known for their destructive capacity?
Yes. The destruction caused by the worst tornadoes is often front page news.
How many tornadoes hit the US in 2011 and where?
There were just under 1,700 tornadoes in the U.S. in 2011 in too many locations it count. The worst hit areas include Joplin, Missouri, and numerous towns in Mississippi and Alabama.
