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A deadly outbreak, including the deadliest and longest-tracked tornado in U.S. history–the Tri-State tornado, a massive F5 tornado that traveled 219 mi (352 km) across the three states of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, killing 695 people. Third-costliest U.S. tornado ever.
These are some notable tornadoes, tornado outbreaks, and tornado outbreak sequences that have occurred around the globe. Exact death and injury counts are not possible; especially for large events and events before 1955. Prior to 1950 in the United States, only significant tornadoes are listed for the number of tornadoes in outbreaks.
A Jan. 29 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) shows a montage of tornado and extreme weather footage. "Tornado in Roger Arkansas (sic)," reads text superimposed on the video. The post's ...
In late 2023, American meteorologist and tornado expert Thomas P. Grazulis created the Outbreak Intensity Score (OIS) as a way to rank tornado outbreaks. [1] [2] For the score, only significant tornadoes are counted: F2/EF2 tornadoes receive 2 points each, F3/EF3 tornadoes receive 5 points each, F4/EF4 tornadoes receive 10 points each, and F5/EF5 tornadoes receive 15 points each. [1]
The tornado extensively damaged both Mayflower and Vilonia along a 41.1 mi (66.1 km) path. In Mayflower, the tornado inflicted EF3 and EF4-rated damage to numerous structures, including homes and a large metal building. [27] The tornado also tossed cars and wrapped mobile homes around a billboard, indicative of high strength. [27]
Both of the tornadoes, which were rated EF-Unknown and EF1, were the farther northwest tornadoes in Iowa in January, according to AccuWeather Senior Weather Editor and Meteorologist Jesse Ferrell.
The tornado exited the park and struck a small community, removing the entire roof off of at least three homes and part of the roof decking of at least one. The tornado continued northwest, dissipating over marshland. More damage likely occurred but wasn't documented as of now due to limited to survey. [24] EF0 SSW of Grand Meadow: Mower: MN