The Joplin, Missouri tornado of May 22, 2011 is the most destructive tornado in U.S. history, causing $2.8 billion in damage.
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The most expensive tornado on record is the Joplin, Missouri tornado of May 22, 2011, which caused an estimated $2.8 billion in damages.
The most recent tornado caused severe damage to homes, buildings, and infrastructure in the affected area. It resulted in downed power lines, uprooted trees, and structural damage to properties. Several people were injured and there may have been fatalities as well.
The May 3, 1999 tornado outbreak caused extensive damage, particularly in Oklahoma, where an F5 tornado resulted in 36 fatalities and over 600 injuries. Thousands of homes were destroyed, and the total damage was estimated to be in the billions of dollars.
The Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF-Scale) is used to rate tornado damage based on the intensity of the tornado and the associated damage caused. It ranges from EF0 (weakest) to EF5 (strongest).
The last confirmed tornado in Denver was on June 18, 2013. It was rated an EF-1 tornado and caused damage to trees and buildings.