2007-03-05 08:40:31 · 8 answers · asked by gregory 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
In the US, the generally accepted single "worst tornado" happened on April 3, 1974, in Xenia, Ohio.
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2007-03-05 08:42:43 · answer #1 · answered by Scotty Doesnt Know 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Worst in which way
Deathtoll would be the tri-state tornado, moved from eastern missouri, across illinois into indiana on march 18 1925. 695 people died, 2030 were injured. 69 students died in schools along the path including 33 at one school
wind wise
May 3 1999 in Moore oklahoma, the F5 tornado had a doppler on wheels record its wind speed at 318mph. killing 36
Largest tornado
May 22 2004 in Hallam Nebraska, a F4 tornado was 2.5 miles wide
2007-03-05 11:14:27 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin B 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The worst tornado ever was the tri-state tornado on March 18, 1925. It crossed three states (missouri, indiana, and illinois), and it is also the record holder for the deadliest tornado in the United States. It had 695 confimed fatalities. It went for about 219 miles which is also the longest ever recorded! This storm was also recognized as an F5, the strongest possible, on the fujita scale.
2007-03-05 09:09:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
It was unusually hot in the Midwest on April 11, 1965 -- Palm Sunday. Temperatures climbed into the 80s. Storms began to develop as a strong low-pressure system sliding through Wisconsin drew warm, humid air into southern Michigan. Cooler and drier air high in the atmosphere mixed with moist, warm air near the surface.
The conditions were ripe for tornadoes.
Other single tornadoes have proved deadlier, but the outbreak 40 years ago this date was the worst in U.S. history, according to NOAA, parent organization of the National Weather Service. By the end of the day, 250 people would die and 1,500 would be injured
2007-03-05 08:43:43 · answer #4 · answered by DanE 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Tri-State Tornado. Touched down in Missouri. Swept all the way through Illinois and on in to Indiana.
2007-03-05 10:40:40 · answer #5 · answered by Slow Poke 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
May 3 1999 in and around Oklahoma City.The recorded wind speed was 318 MPH.
2007-03-05 08:44:19 · answer #6 · answered by Max 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hugo back in 1989 was pretty bad, it hit pretty much the entire East Coast from FL to NC and caused major damage in every state it hit.
2007-03-05 08:44:26 · answer #7 · answered by sczingal 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
In the movie TWISTER
2007-03-05 08:44:30 · answer #8 · answered by Skuya!!! 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋