Tornadoes in Indiana Flashcards
1
Q
What is Indiana considered to be
A
Tornado Alley
Although it lacks with frequency compared to other states, it makes up for it in intensity
March - June considered tornado season
2
Q
How much damage have tornados caused since 1950 to 2001
A
1024 tornadoes causing more than $1.7bn in damage, KILLING 223
3
Q
What was the super outbreak
A
3-4 April 1974 - most destructive outbreak of the 20th century
16 hour period, 148 tornadoes hitting 13 states.
Path of destruction stretched over 400km
more than 300 died, 5000 were injured
