How many fatalities occurred during the April 2011 tornado outbreak?
324
2011 Super Outbreak
| The storm system responsible for the historic tornado outbreak across the Southern United States on April 27 | |
|---|---|
| Fatalities | 324 (+24 non-tornadic) fatalities, 3,100+ injuries |
| Damage | $10.2 billion (2011 USD) (Costliest on record for a tornado outbreak) |
What is the largest tornado outbreak in US history?
The infamous 1974 Super Outbreak of April 3–4, 1974, which spawned 148 confirmed tornadoes across eastern North America, held the record for the most prolific tornado outbreak in terms of overall tornadoes for many years, and still holds the record for most violent, long-track tornadoes (7 F5 and 23 F4 tornadoes).
What was the baddest tornado ever?
the Tri-State Tornado
The deadliest tornado of all time in the United States was the Tri-State Tornado on March 18, 1925 in Missouri, Illinois and Indiana. It killed 695 people and injured over 2,000.
What was the worst tornado in the 21st century?
the Joplin tornado
The only tornado on this list to occur during the 21st century is the Joplin tornado, which occurred on May 22, 2011….Tornadoes.
| Rank | 1 |
|---|---|
| Name (location) | Daultipur and Saturia |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Date | 26 April 1989 |
| Deaths | 1300 |
Which tornado caused the most damage?
Deadliest U.S. tornadoes 2019 The deadliest tornado of all time in the United States was the Tri-State Tornado on March 18, 1925 in Missouri, Illinois and Indiana. It killed 695 people and injured over 2,000.
What are the 3 largest tornadoes?
The U.S. has a history of devastating tornadoes. Here are the 5 deadliest
- TRI-STATE TORNADO, March 18, 1925.
- TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI/GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA, April 5, 6, 1936.
- JOPLIN, MISSOURI, May 22, 2011.
- FLINT, MICHIGAN, June 8, 1953.
- SHINNSTON, WEST VIRGINIA, June 23, 1944.
Are there any tornadoes in April in 2014?
For other 2014 tornado outbreaks in April, see Tornadoes of 2014 § April. A relatively widespread, damaging, and deadly tornado outbreak struck the central and southern United States in late April 2014. The storm complex responsible for the outbreak produced multiple long-track tornadoes – seven were deadly, causing 35 fatalities.
What was the state of emergency in Mississippi during the tornado?
Following destructive tornadoes later that day, a state of emergency was also declared for Mississippi. State Medical Assistance Teams were deployed to Tupelo and Winston County while a resupply truck was sent to Winston County. Additionally, a public shelter was opened in Lee County.
What happened in 2014 in the High Plains?
A strong mid-level shortwave trough developed into a closed low-pressure area as the system occluded over the central High Plains on April 27, 2014. An associated surface cyclone reached peak intensity while a trailing cold front moved eastward across eastern Kansas, eastern Oklahoma and northern Texas.