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Deadliest twisters



Deadliest twisters
 

The cyclone that swept Joplin, Mo., Sunday evening is the latest in a long line of destructive twisters. Here are the 10 most deadly U.S. tornado events on record, by the number of deaths.

April 27, 2011

Number of deaths: 318
Where: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, Virginia
Find estimated damage: Known as the 2011 Super Outbreak, these tornadoes spanned four days and caused widespread damages across several states.

June 8, 1953

Number of deaths: 115
Where: Michigan
Estimated damage: Known as the Beecher Tornado, it struck at 8:30 p.m. EST and caused millions in damage.

April 9, 1947

Number of deaths: 181
Where: Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma
Estimated damage: Unknown.

April 5, 1936
 

Number of deaths: 216
Where: Mississippi
Find estimated damage: This outbreak of 17 tornadoes, also known as Tupelo-Gainesville tornado, produced flash floods and millions of dollars in damages.

April 6, 1936

Number of deaths: 203
Where: Georgia
Estimated damage: Multiple tornadoes caused millions in damage.

March 18, 1925

Number of deaths: 695
Where: Missouri, Illinois, Indiana
Find estimated damage: The Tri-State Tornado is considered the deadliest tornado in U.S. history, totaling billions in damages.

April 24, 1908

Number of deaths: 143
Where: Louisiana and Mississippi
Estimated damage: This is known as the Dixie Tornado Outbreak, and the estimated damage is unknown.

June 12, 1899

Number of deaths: 117
Where: Wisconsin
Estimated damage: Known as the New Richmond Tornado, it struck at 4:30 p.m. EST and caused massive damage.

May 27, 1896

Number of deaths: 255
Where: Missouri, Illinois
Find estimated damage: Also known as the St. Louis – East St. Louis tornado it was part of a major tornado outbreak and was one of the most destructive in history.

May 6, 1840

Number of deaths: 317
Where: Louisiana, Mississippi
Find estimated damage: Known as the Great Natchez Tornado, this storm moved along the Mississippi River and into Natchez, Miss., destroying buildings. Damages are unknown.


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