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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.
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Is a storm worse than a hurricane?
No. A hurricane is a kind of storm and is one of the worst kinds if not the worst.
Name the worst tornado that hit the us in 2000?
The worst tornado in the US in 2000 was the "Fort Worth Tornado" that struck Fort Worth, Texas on March 28, 2000, causing significant damage and a few fatalities.
Was hurricane Andrew the worst storm?
no
What was the worst hurricane of 2001 and why do you consider it the worst?
Interestingly, the worst storm of the 2001 Hurricane season was Tropical Storm Allison, which fell short of becoming a hurricane. It was the costliest storm of the year causing $5.5 billion in damage. 41 people were killed.
What was the worst storm during the 1991 Pacific hurricane season?
The worst storm that year was Tropical Depression Five-E, which killed one person in Mexico.
What was the worst tornado in the northeast region?
The worst tornado to strike the northeastern U.S. was the Worcester, Massachusetts tornado of June 9, 1953. This storm devastated Worcester and nearby communities, killing 94 people and costing $440 million (in 2011 dollars), making it the 20th deadliest and 14th costliest tornado in U.S. History. While this tornado is documented as an F4 it likely reached F5 intensity.
What is worse than getting chased by sharks?
Getting chased by a venomous snake is possibly the worst.
What was the worst tornado?
The worst tornado was the Daulatpur-Salturia tornado in Bangladesh, it killed more than 1300 people but its intensity is unknown.
When was the worst dust storm?
The worst dust storm that ever occurred happened in 1989.
Is using the word 'worst' as in 'the worst storm ever' proper grammar?
Yes, using "worst" in the context of "the worst storm ever" is proper grammar. "Worst" is a comparative adjective used to indicate that the storm is the most severe or extreme in comparison to all others.
What the worst characteristics of a tornado?
In a violent tornado the worst features are flying debris and suction vortices, small whirlwinds that have stronger winds than the rest of the tornado.
What is the worst twister you can get?
The worst level of tornado that can strike is an EF5.
What happens when f4 tornado is heading for your house?
If your house is hit by the full force of an F4 (now EF4) tornado it will probably be completely leveled. Even if you escape the worst of it (which can be surprisingly likely depending on the tornado) there will still likely be severe damage. The best place to be in an event like this, or any tornado, is in a storm cellar or basement.
Is a storm worse than a hurricane?
No. A hurricane is a kind of storm and is one of the worst kinds if not the worst.
Is the eye athe worst part of a tornado?
No, the eye of a tornado is actually the calmest part, with clear skies and no precipitation. The most dangerous part of a tornado is the wall cloud and the tornado itself, where the strongest winds and most damage occur.
When and where was the worst tornado in the world?
Probably the worst, or at least the deadliest tornado in the world was the Daulatpur-Salturia in Bangladesh on April 26, 1989.
What was the worst storm recorded in New york city?
The worst storm ever recorded was "Hurricane Sandy"
