Jan 11, 2019 · Although it was not the largest tornado, the Tri-State Tornado is known for setting several other records, including being the deadliest tornado ever recorded in the United …

In raw numbers, the Joplin tornado of May 22, 2011, is considered the costliest tornado in recent history, with damage totals at $3.71 billion (2022 USD).

Mar 20, 2025 · It remains the deadliest tornado in U.S. history, killing nearly 700 people and destroying thousands of buildings. With estimated wind speeds exceeding 300 mph (483 …

Aug 23, 2025 · The Tri-State Tornado of March 18, 1925, stands as the deadliest tornado ever recorded in the United States. It tore through Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, traveling an …

Jul 25, 2025 · The largest tornado ever recorded was the 2013 El Reno tornado, which was 2.6 miles wide with a mile-long tail of wind, placing it among other record-holding twisters, such as …

May 15, 2024 · On March 18, 1925, the deadliest tornado in U.S. history, the Tri-State Tornado of 1925, tore a 219-mile-long path across Missouri, Illinois and Indiana.

But March 18, 1925, was a day like no other the region had ever seen. That day, a huge outbreak of tornadoes marched across a swath of the Midwest and Southeast. The largest of them …

May 17, 2024 · Brandon Bell/Getty Images The Tri-State Tornado of 1925 stands as the deadliest tornado in US history, leaving a trail of destruction across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana.

Apr 25, 2025 · On March 18, 1925, the deadliest single tornado in the history of the United States occurred. The enormous storm affected people in Missouri, Illinois and Indiana, hence the …

Oct 23, 2023 · This post recounts the eight worst tornadoes in US history. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has provided essential data to help us rank these …