Showing posts with label Tornado. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tornado. Show all posts

World News: 116 Killed By Missouri Tornado, Tying It For Deadliest On Record


The toll from the tornado that ripped through Joplin soared to 116 on Monday, a city official said, tying it for the single deadliest twister to ever hit American soil since the National Weather Service began keeping records 61 years ago. Full story at CNN.

News: Southern Tornadoes Kill At Least 17 People

Tornadoes that have hit the South and Midwest have claimed the lives of at least 17 people in four states today.  Bad storms hit the southern states earlier and cause a lot of devastation. The first tornado touched down on Thursday in Oklahoma and Mississippi has been declared a state of emergency. Hopefully the storms stop soon before anyone else is killed or hurt and more damage is done! Hit the jump for more details.