2019年1月11日 · The 2013 El Reno Tornado is widely considered to be the largest tornado ever recorded, based on width. However, according to some sources the Mulhall Tornado was larger. At its peak, the massive El Reno Tornado reached a width of 2.6 miles (4.2 kilometers) and speeds of up to 301 mph (484 km/h).

While the tornado is believed to only have been about 1 mile wide, the maximum width of its tornadic windfield and accompanying damage was nearly 3 mi (4.8 km), making it one of the largest recorded damage paths of any tornado.

2023年7月20日 · The top 10 largest tornadoes ever recorded represent some of the most devastating and extraordinary natural events in history. From the deadly Tri-State Tornado of 1925 to the destructive Joplin Tornado of 2011, each tornado has left an indelible mark on the affected communities.

2024年11月19日 · These rare, record-breaking tornadoes leave lasting impressions on the communities they devastate, prompting advancements in tracking and preparedness. This article explores the largest tornadoes ever recorded, examining each one’s size, strength, and the damage left in its path.

2021年3月19日 · According to the NOAA, the U.S. averages around 1,200 tornadoes a year, far more than any other country in the world. Some of those tornadoes can be exceedingly deadly and destructive, hitting...

2020年4月10日 · Murphysboro, Illinois, saw 234 people lose their lives, the largest number of fatalities related to a single tornado on record for any U.S. community. The Weather Channel produced a short...

2024年3月25日 · The Joplin tornado killed 158 people as it cut a 6-mile swath of apocalyptic devastation across the heart of town. It injured over 1,000 more, some needing months to recover from crushed limbs or traumatic stress. With nearly $3 billion in damage, it ranks as the costliest tornado on record.

2023年10月8日 · The biggest tornado ever, as measured by the width of the damage path, struck just west of El Reno, Oklahoma, on May 31, 2013. It was 2.6 miles wide at its largest, with intense straight-line winds (not directly part of the tornado’s circulation but still dangerous) extending another 2-3 miles south of the funnel.

2024年1月22日 · The April 26, 1989, Daulatpur–Saturia tornado was the deadliest tornado in the world on record, with it resulting in 1,300 deaths. That is over 1.5 times larger than the population of Vatican City, the smallest country in the world.

The El Reno tornado on May 31, 2013 was considered the biggest tornado in history, suffering a peak width of 2.6 miles (4.2 kilometers). It is the world’s deadliest tornado because of its devastating effect. It has the record for the fastest tornado movement speed ever recorded.