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A destructive tornado outbreak impacted the Midwestern United States and Tennessee River Valley on November 15, 2005. It occurred along a cold front separating warm, humid air from the southeast from cold Arctic air to the north and northwest. 49 tornadoes were confirmed in the central United States in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee over ...
The tornado was on the ground for approximately 55 minutes, traveling a total length of 40.81 miles (65.68 km), reaching a peak width of 1,700 yards (1,600 m) at times. Along with the two fatalities, 33 other people were injured and the tornado caused $25 million in damage. [33] [34] [37] [38] [39]
In late 2023, American meteorologist and tornado expert Thomas P. Grazulis created the Outbreak Intensity Score (OIS) as a way to rank tornado outbreaks. [1] [2] For the score, only significant tornadoes are counted: F2/EF2 tornadoes receive 2 points each, F3/EF3 tornadoes receive 5 points each, F4/EF4 tornadoes receive 10 points each, and F5/EF5 tornadoes receive 15 points each. [1]
La Grange was founded in 1827 when the Oldham County seat was relocated from Westport at the suggestion of Major William Berry Taylor. The new town was named for Château de la Grange-Bléneau, the French country estate of Gilbert du Motier, the American Revolutionary hero better known as the Marquis de Lafayette, who had visited the area in 1824. [10]
"La Grange" is a song by the American rock group ZZ Top, from their 1973 album Tres Hombres. One of ZZ Top's most successful songs, it was released as a single in 1973 and received extensive radio play, rising to No. 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 in June 1974. [ 5 ]
3) Mobile homes will be heavily damaged or destroyed. 4) Homes and businesses will have substantial roof and window damage. 5) Expect extensive tree damage and power outages. Alternate wording: 1) You are in a life-threatening situation. 2) Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. 3) Mobile homes will be heavily damaged or ...
3.38 mi (5.44 km) 1,200 yd (1,100 m) Unknown A large tornado caused severe damage in Mapleton. Over 100 homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed, representing about 60% of the town. Most garages and other small structures were destroyed, large trees were uprooted, and windows were blown out of vehicles. Fourteen people were injured.
On May 3, a moderate risk of severe weather was issued for parts of Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia, mainly for a threat of intense downburst winds. [1] A major progressive derecho with widespread and extensive wind damage - as strong as 110 mph (175 km/h) at times [2] - and embedded tornadoes was confirmed to have traveled from East Texas all the way to Alabama with numerous reports of ...