What was the 2011 Joplin, Missouri tornado?

On May 22, 2011, an EF5 tornado tracked 21.6 miles through Joplin, killing 158 people and causing 2.8 billion dollars in damage, making it the costliest single tornado in US history.

What are Joplin, Missouri's record high and low temperatures?

Joplin's record high is 112°F and its record low is minus 16°F.

Does Joplin, MO get tornadoes regularly?

Yes, Joplin sits at the edge of tornado alley in the Missouri Ozarks, and spring severe weather is a recurring annual threat.

How large was the 2011 Joplin tornado?

At its widest, the EF5 tornado that struck Joplin on May 22, 2011 reached nearly a mile across.

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