top 10 most brutal tornados in the US

By domf
  • Topeka Tornado

    Topeka Tornado

    One of the most destructive tornadoes of the 60s It killed 16 people but caused massive losses, about $250 million at the time (~$2.36 billion today).
  • Lubbock Tornado

    Lubbock Tornado

    Lubbock, killing 26 people and damaging thousands of buildings. Damage estimates topped $250 million in 1970 (about $2 billion today).
  • Xenia Tornado

    Xenia Tornado

    This tornado destroyed half of Xenia, killing 32 people and injuring over 1,000. It caused $250 million in damage 1.6B today.
  • Bridge Creek Moore Tornado

    Bridge Creek Moore Tornado

    It caused $1 billion in damage 1.8 billion today and killed 36 people.
  • Tuscaloosa–Birmingham Tornado

    Tuscaloosa–Birmingham Tornado

    Tuscaloosa carved an 80-mile path through Tuscaloosa and Birmingham. It killed 64 people and left billions in destruction to homes, businesses, and infrastructure.
  • Hackleburg Phil Campbell Tornado

    Hackleburg Phil Campbell Tornado

    It killed 72 people and caused $1.29 billion in damages 1.75B today.
  • Joplin Tornado

    Joplin Tornado

    Joplin It killed 158 people and caused about $2.8 billion in damages, making it the most expensive tornado in U.S. history.
  • Moore Tornado

    Moore Tornado

    It killed 24 people and caused about $2 billion in damage.
  • North Dallas Tornado

    North Dallas Tornado

    no fatalities, it caused $1.55 billion in damages, making it one of the most expensive modern tornadoes.
  • Nashville Tornado

    Nashville Tornado

    It killed 25 people and caused over $1.5 billion in damage.