When it comes to death and destruction, tornados and hurricanes are responsible for millions and billions of dollars of property damage, as well as killing helpless residents in their way. In this article, you will learn facts concerning specific hurricanes, including Agnes, Beulah, and Katrina.
Most Violent Storm
Out of all the storms that hit the earth, the tornado is considered the most violent of them all.
A Hurricane-less Atlantic
In 1907, the Atlantic did not see a single hurricane, which made it the only time in about 100 years that one did not appear in the Atlantic Ocean. During that year, four tropical storms brewed, but none reached the strength required to earn a classification of a hurricane.
Tornado Fact
With the power to cause a great deal of destruction, it is surprising that the average lifespan of a tornado is less than 15 minutes.
Hurricane Beulah
Hurricane Beulah was responsible for a lot of destruction in 1967, as she was responsible for unleashing 115 tornados across the southern part of the state of Texas.
Long Distance Traveler
One tornado made a trip 275 miles and touched upon both Lake Ontario, New York and Lake Champlain along the way.
Tornado on Standby
A tornado in South Dakato had been observed by witnesses who said that it hovered in a field for 45 minutes.
Killer Tornado in Connecticut
A killer tornado struck Connecticut in October, making it the first of its kind on record. Its path of destruction led to the destruction of 16 vintage aircraft at the Bradley Air Museum in Windsor Locks. More than 100 homes were damaged by the tornado, which amounted to about 200 million dollars. Three people lost their lives and 500 others sustained injuries.
Hurricane Gracie
Hurricane Gracie caused three tornados that killed 12 people in Ivy, Virginia.
Hurricane Katrina
During the tropical season of the Atlantic, Hurricane Katrina became the 11th storm of its kind to emerge, but in 2005, it would go down in history as one of the most expensive hurricanes. The damage that the hurricane caused was estimated as being between $80 and $130 billion. More than 1,300 people died and the treacherous aftermath resulted in more than 1 million displaced residents.
Hurricane Agnes
In 1972, Hurricane Agnes was responsible for 129 deaths as she attacked the Florida panhandle on June 19. The deadly storm would pay a visit to every state from Florida to New York. Bringing very high floodwaters, the hurricane forced 210,000 people to evacuate their homes in fear of the consequences. Dozens drowned and thousands of homes washed away in Pennsylvania. In the end, Agnes claimed $3.1 billion in damages and took the lives of 120 people.
Tornado Leader
Leading the world in tornados is the United States, where an average of more than 1,000 reported tornadoes on a yearly basis. Canada is a distant second with an average of about 100 reported tornadoes.
F5 Tornado Watch
The most F5 tornados to strike since 1880 has taken place in Kansas. As for per square mile, Oklahoma sees the highest number of violent tornados.