Tornadoes & Hurricanes
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Xenia, Ohio was unexpectedly struck by a F5 tornado on April 3, 1974, which was the beginning of a 24-hour tornado outbreak that became the worst in US history. more...
Barrie Ontario Tornado Outbreak 1985
Part of a tornado swarm that hit Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Southern Ontario, a F4 tornado struck the city of Barrie located north of Toronto on May 31, 1985. more...
Camille took a sudden turn and battered the U.S. Gulf Coast as a Category 5 hurricane and caused widespread damage as far north as the Appalachian Mountains. more...
Hurricane Isidore September 2002
The projected path of Hurricane Isidore was to make landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane. Instead it turned westward and hit Mexico as a Category 3. more...
On May 2, 2008, tropical cyclone Nargis made landfall on Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, and it was the worst natural disaster recorded in the history of the country. more...
Parkersburg, Iowa Tornado 2008
With maximum wind speeds of 205 mph, a violent tornado swept Butler and Black Hawk Counties in Iowa, leaving a path of destruction for 43 miles on May 25, 2008. more...
Also known as the Isewan or the Ise Bay Typhoon, Vera's strong winds and high storm surge caused widespread damage and flooding to southern Japan. more...
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By: Ashley Anderson
Hurricanes, regardless of what they are called, are powerful storms that can cause a lot of damage. Naming them helps to keep the effects straight. more...
Cyclone Tracy Destroyed Darwin, Christmas 1974
By: Jo Jackson
On Christmas Day 1974, Australians and people around the world heard the city of Darwin had been flattened by Cyclone Tracy. Seventy-one lives were lost in the disaster. more...
By: Tina Samuels
While there are other items that are similar to tornados (like dust devils) there are four types of true tornados. more...
Tornado Watch and Tornado Warning
By: Tina Samuels
Can't tell a tornado watch from a tornado warning? Set the record straight on the differences and similarities of tornado watches and tornado warnings. more...
What to do During a Hurricane Watch or Warning
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Megan B. Wyatt
Hurricane watches and warnings are issued to warn residents of danger and damages that could occur with a hurricane. Understand the warnings and prepare to minimize risk. more...
Preparing for Hurricane Season
By:
Megan B. Wyatt
A hurricane can be dangerous to residents and their property, but learning how to respond to warnings and prepare for the storm's impact can minimize injury and damages. more...
US Hurricane Intensity Categories
By: Nicole Burroughs
Hurricanes cause extensive damage every year during and after hurricane season. Knowing their categories helps predict how much damage a hurricane may cause. more...
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