Sudden downturn of F5 tornadoes Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
The United States has been experiencing an unusual lack of tornadoes ranked at "F5" on the Fujita scale. As of May 2004, no F5s have occurred since the Oklahoma Tornado Outbreak of May 1999.So far this century, there have been several F4s in the US:
- Hoisington, Kansas - April 21, 2001 - 1 death.
- College Park, Maryland - September 24, 2001 - 2 deaths.
- La Plata, Maryland - April 28, 2002 - 1 death. (almost classified F5)
- Van Wert, Ohio - November 10, 2002 - 5 deaths.
- Leavenworth, Kansas - May 4, 2003 - 4 deaths.
- Hallam, Nebraska - May 22, 2004 - 1 death.
- Roanoke, Illinois - July 13, 2004
Deaths in a Home
Until this year there has always been a death in a home before May 10. The May 22 Hallam, Nebraska death is the latest date for a tornado death in a home. The previous record is May 7, 1900.
See also: Tornado; List of tornadoes and tornado outbreaks; Tornado records
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