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April 25–28 – A widespread and deadly tornado outbreak affected much of the eastern United States, with more than 343 tornadoes confirmed, resulting in 324 fatalities and US$10.2 billion in damage. It was the largest tornado outbreak on record in the United States. [6]
It was the third most active year on record, with only 2024 and 2004 having more confirmed tornadoes. 2011 was an exceptionally destructive and deadly year for tornadoes; worldwide, at least 571 people perished due to tornadoes: 12 in Bangladesh, two in South Africa, one each in New Zealand, the Philippines, Russia and Canada, and 553 in the ...
20 people missing- unknown if found from news accounts [25] [26] Shanghai, China tornado: 13 August 2005: Dongjie Village of Huangdu Town, Jiading, Qingpu and Baoshan districts, Shanghai, China: 9 injuries: Caused power outage for 3,760 families and 124 businesses. Tornado also knocked down five high-voltage power lines, causing more widespread ...
Since its initial usage in May 1999, the National Weather Service (NWS) in the United States has used the tornado emergency bulletin — a high-end classification of tornado warning — sent through either the issuance of a warning or via a "severe weather statement" that provides updated information on an ongoing warning—that is issued when a violent tornado (confirmed by radar or ground ...
This year's total number of tornado reports stands at 1,008 on Memorial Day, higher than any year-to-date total since 2011. The historical average number of tornadoes by May 27 is 731.
September 8 – Võ Chí Công, Chairman of the Council of State of Vietnam (p. 1912) October 23 – Trương Vĩnh Lễ, politician (b. 1914) October 27 – Hoàng Hồng Cẩm, painter (b. 1959) November 17 – Alexis Phạm Văn Lộc, prelate (b. 1919)
Approximate touchdown location of tornadoes from April 25–28, 2011, with violent EF4+ tornadoes highlighted Interactive map. ... {2011 Super Outbreak/Map ...
Millions in the South were under tornado watches on Saturday as an outbreak of severe weather hits the region just in time for post-holiday travel. Travelers beware: Severe weather forecast says ...