© Provided by Harrisonburg WHSV(WHSV) — The Easter 2020 tornado outbreak in the Deep South will go down in history as one of the country's worst ever.On April 12th and 13th 2020, 131 tornadoes touched down in 10 different states: Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, Maryland, and Florida. Three states recorded 20 or more tornadoes, and three others recorded at least 10.The tornado outbreak caused over 450 million dollars in damage and 32 fatalities.On top of the Easter 2020 outbreak, at least 16 tornadoes have been confirmed in the same region. Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida saw tornadoes again exactly one week later.In these two weekends, southern Mississippi saw 3 EF-4 tornadoes touch down within 40 miles of each other! EF-4 tornadoes have winds speeds of 166-200 mph!So how does the Easter 2020 tornado outbreak rank compared to some of the United States' worst. Here are some of the top 5 tornado outbreaks in US history.#5 2008 SUPER TUESDAY OUTBREAK (FEBRUARY 5-6, 2008)This tornado outbreak recorded 87 tornadoes in 9 states.

It is known as the Super Tuesday outbreak because it occurred on a night where 24 states were holding primary elections. The storm system impacted several polling states including Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, Alabama, and Tennessee.In total, there were 57 fatalities, 425 injured, and $1.2 billion in damages.

Mar 30, 2014  A 1978 documentary of the Super Outbreak, showing actual footage of tornadoes as they struck Xenia, Cincinnati, and Louisville, causing massive. Detailed Super Outbreak tornado path and intensity analysis, hand drawn by Dr. Theodore Fujita of University of Chicago. April 3, 1974.

Included in this outbreak were 5 EF-3 and 5 EF-4 tornadoes. Tornadoes touched down in both the Memphis and Nashville metropolitan areas.#4 1992 NOVEMBER OUTBREAK (NOVEMBER 21-23, 1992)There is a variance in how many tornadoes were recorded with this outbreak but one estimate is that a total of 103 tornadoes touched down over 3 days across 12 states, including Virginia.In total, 26 people died during this outbreak with 641 injuries. Estimated damage was around $300 million. Tornadoes touched down in Houston and Atlanta metropolitan areas. An EF-4 tornado in Mississippi caused 10 deaths alone.#3 (MAY 22, 2011)2011 was a brutal year for tornadoes. In fact, this outbreak ranked at #3 is not even the worst of the year 2011.

On May 22, 2011, 48 tornadoes touched down across 11 states.This outbreak included one of the worst tornadoes on record. An EF-5 tornado touched down in Joplin, Missouri and caused more devastation alone than any of the previous outbreaks mentioned.An EF-5 tornado has speeds of over 200 mph. This tornado alone caused 158 fatalities, 1150 injuries, and $2.8 billion dollars in damage. The Joplin, Missouri tornado is currently the most costly on record.#2 1974 SUPER OUTBREAK (APRIL 3-4, 1974)The April 1974 Super Outbreak had 148 tornadoes in 13 different states. 30 of those tornadoes were rated either a F4 or F5 which means estimated winds were at least 207 mph or greater.This outbreak caused 315 fatalities, and 5484 injuries. It caused $4.58 billion in damages when translating to 2019 USD values.

This tornado outbreak caused a few tornadoes to touch down in West Virginia and Virginia, including one in Augusta County.#1 2011 SUPER OUTBREAK (APRIL )As I mentioned before, 2011 was a brutal year for tornadoes. The 2011 Super Outbreak was a savage one and easily in my books takes the top spot.In this tornado outbreak, 360 tornadoes were confirmed. That's more than double any of the outbreaks mentioned above! 21 states saw tornadoes in this outbreak, including Virginia.Alabama was hit especially hard.

62 tornadoes touched down in this outbreak across Alabama with 3 EF-5 tornadoes touching down in the state. 14 tornadoes touched down in Marshall County, Alabama which is in the northeastern part of the state.324 deaths occurred with this outbreak, including 238 in Alabama alone. 3100+ injuries occurred and $11 billion in damage.Virginia saw 19 tornadoes in this incredible outbreak with an EF-3 tornado touching down in Glade Spring, Virginia. Saltville, in Smyth County Virginia, recorded hail of 4.5 inches in diameter!When examining the Easter 2020 tornado outbreak, it easily should be placed in the top 10.

However, I do not believe it ranks in the top 5.It's important to note that impacts are the greatest variable in this and not just tornado numbers.The confirmed tornado count from the April 12-13 outbreak now stands at 131. The updated stats.2 EF4s, 12 EF3s, 21 EF2s, 69 EF1's, 27 EF0s. Tornadoes by state.GA-28, AL-24, SC-21, NC-16, MS-15, LA-15, TX-6, TN-4, MD-2, FL-1.

Combined total length of tornado paths.903.28 miles — NWS Eastern Region (@NWSEastern)Rain wrapped 4/12/20 second tornado that came through Collins, looking north on 49, bridge is 84. (Time lapse) of original. — Toi Batton (@StandAlonePhoto)Drone video from yesterday morning in Estill, SC. A 97 meter (319ft) free-standing cell tower (GPS N32.735 / W81.222) took a direct hit from the tornado and was completely destroyed. Then some more video of destroyed homes on Lena Exp just SE of town. — ☈ Chris Jackson ☈ (@ChrisJacksonSC).

APRIL 3, 1974 SUPER OUTBREAKMap of Tornado Paths. Image courtesy of the Storm Prediction Center.On a mild Wednesday and Thursday, April 3 and 4, 1974, the United States experienced the biggest outbreak of tornadoes in our nation's recorded history. Meteorologists refer to this as the Super Outbreak in which 148 tornadoes swept across 13 states in roughly a 24 hour time frame.From Illinois to North Carolina and from Michigan to Mississippi, tornadoes and severe thunderstorms killed 335 people and injured over 6,000.

Over 15,000 homes, businesses and farm buildings were destroyed and another 17,000 buildings were damaged.More information can be found at these links:. A on the event. The NWS Louisville office has a with links to weather maps, satellite images, and maps of tornado watches issued that day. The Storm Prediction Center has a on the event.Indiana experienced its most devastating tornado outbreak in history. A brief tornado touchdown in Boone county the morning of April 3 was the prelude to the major outbreak.

Between 220 pm EST and 800 pm EST, 20 additional tornadoes struck in 38 counties killing 47 and injuring nearly 900 with property losses for nearly 6,000 families. Below are some pictures from the event. Click any image for a larger version.F4 tornado near Hanover, Indiana, April 3, 1974.

Photos Courtesy of Rosie Graves.Most of the Indiana tornadoes traveled at nearly a mile a minute and many times there were several tornadoes in progress at the same time. A huge tornado about a half mile wide began near Otterbein northwest of Lafayette and tracked to near LaGrange north of Ft. This violent tornado was on the ground for 121 miles killing 19 people. The worst destruction from this tornado was in Monticello, Rochester and Ligonier. Another tornado became an F5 as it moved across Southern Indiana near DePauw killing 6 and injuring 76. There were also 2 long tornado paths from near Madison to just west of Cincinnati.

Both of these reached F4 in intensity killing 11 and injuring nearly 300. The rest of the tornadoes mostly occurred across the eastern half of the state with F4's at Parker and Kennard.F4 Tornado near Parker City, Indiana just east of Muncie. April 3, 1974. Photos Courtesy of Mick Deckman.Survey teams including meteorologists, engineers and psychologists found utter devastion in many areas. They found most everyone was aware of the potential severe weather that day.

$99 contrave coupon. The survey teams were also surprised that most people took the correct action when the storms struck, saving many lives.April 3, 1974 tornado damage in Monticello, Indiana. Photos Courtesy of the Monticello Herald Journal.Please Take me back to the.