The 10 Deadliest Tornadoes in US History

By Alex T 1163
  • Tri-State Tornado

    Tri-State Tornado

    This EF-5 took 695 lives making it the dealiest tornado in US history. It travelled through Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, giving the tornado its name.
  • Tupelo, Mississippi

    Tupelo, Mississippi

    This tornado took 216 lives however due to racial discrimination, african americans were not counted in the death toll.
  • Woodward, Oklahoma

    Woodward, Oklahoma

    An EF-5 tornado that killed 181 people.
  • Waco, Texas

    Waco, Texas

    Another EF-5 that resulted in 114 fatalities. There are no photos of the event.
  • Flint, Michigan

    Flint, Michigan

    This EF-5 tornado killed 116 people, making it the deadliest tornado in Michigan history.
  • Lubbock, Texas

    Lubbock, Texas

    This F5 took 26 lives.
  • Xenia, Ohio

    Xenia, Ohio

    This EF-5 killed 32 people.
  • Andover, Kansas

    Andover, Kansas

    This EF-5 killed 19 people.
  • Bridge Creek- Moore, Oklahoma

    Bridge Creek- Moore, Oklahoma

    This EF-5 Tornado was a part of a super outbreak in Oklahoma. This is one of the strongest tornadoes on record. It took 65+ lives.
  • Joplin, Misouri

    Joplin, Misouri

    One of the most powerful tornadoes in recent history, this EF-5 took over 150 lives.