April 11, 1965 – It was 56 years ago today the deadliest tornado outbreak in state history occurred. Sadly, 137 Hoosiers died as 10 tornadoes crossed 18 counties in only a matter of a few hours.
Q. What level of tornadoes causes the greatest damage?
EF 3: 136-165 mph (severe damage, including damage to large buildings, debarked trees.) EF 4: 166-200 mph (devastating damage, including the leveling of some well-constructed homes.) EF 5: greater than 200 mph (incredible damage, including homes swept off their foundations and significant damage to high rises.)
Q. What level of Tornado causes the most damage?
Fujita scale
| F0 | < 73 mph | Light damage |
|---|---|---|
| F2 | 113–157 mph | Considerable damage |
| F3 | 158–206 mph | Severe damage |
| F4 | 207–260 mph | Devastating damage |
| F5 | 261–318 mph | Incredible damage |
Q. Did a tornado touch down in Indiana?
The National Weather Service has confirmed at least eight tornadoes touched down in Indiana during Monday’s outbreak. Crews also confirmed that an EF-2 tornado touched down near Macy in northern Indiana’s Miami County and the same supercell produced an EF-‘1 tornado near North Manchester in Wabash County.
Q. Would a brick house survive a tornado?
For centuries, buildings constructed of brick have withstood the ravages of hurricanes, tornadoes, high winds, hail and punishing rain. When used in conjunction with modern building codes, brick homes can remain standing when others on the same block might be destroyed.
Q. What state has least natural disasters?
Michigan
Q. What season do most tornadoes occur?
Tornadoes can form at any time of year, but most occur in the spring and summer months along with thunderstorms. May and June are usually the peak months for tornadoes. Which two states have the highest number of tornadoes per year per 10,000 sq miles?
