Where did the tornado hit in Missouri?

eastern St. Joseph, Missouri
A tornado touched down in eastern St. Joseph, Missouri, as severe thunderstorms swept through the area overnight, a National Weather Service survey team confirmed Wednesday. The EF-1 tornado had winds up to 90 mph and a path 3/10th of a mile long, according to the survey team.

When was the tornado in Missouri?

The natural disaster shook southwest Missouri, placing the region in the worldwide spotlight. It led to 161 deaths, more than 1,300 injuries, and nearly $3 billion worth of damages. To date, the May 22, 2011 tornado is considered the costliest in United States history.

What is the biggest tornado to hit Missouri?

It also ranks as the costliest single tornado in U.S. history; the insurance payout was $2.8 billion, the highest in Missouri history, with the previous record of $2 billion being the April 10, 2001 hail storm….2011 Joplin tornado.

EF5 tornado
Fatalities	158 direct fatalities (+8-9 indirect), 1,150 injuries

What year has had the most tornadoes?

The most “extreme” tornado in recorded history was the Tri-State Tornado, which spread through parts of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana on March 18, 1925….Most tornadoes in single 24-hour period.

Outbreak	2011 Super Outbreak
Outbreak total	360
F2/EF2+	86
F4/EF4+	15
Deaths	324

How many tornadoes happened in Missouri?

According to the Missouri State Climatologist, Pan Guinan, Missouri experiences just over 30 tornadoes a year, with nearly 50% of them occurring during the months of April and May. While tornadoes can happen at any time of the day, most of the tornadoes on record (83%) occurred between the hours of noon and midnight.

Is Missouri in the Tornado Alley?

States such as Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Arkansas, North Dakota, Montana, and Ohio are sometimes included in Tornado Alley.