Most fatalities in a single tornado in the U.S.

Most fatalities in a single tornado in the U.S.
1. Missouri, Illinois and Indiana, March 18, 1925; 695 deaths.
2. Tupelo, Miss., April 5, 1936; 216 deaths.
3. Gainesville, Ga., April 6, 1936; 203 deaths.
4. Woodwark, Okla., April 9, 1947; 181 deaths.
5. Flint, Mich., June 8, 1953; 115 deaths.
6. Worcester, Mass., June 9, 1953; 94 deaths.
7. Blackwell, Okla., and Udall, Kan., May 25, 1955; 80 deaths.
8. Cary-Pugh City, Miss., Feb. 21, 1971; 58 deaths.
9. Wichita Falls, Texas, April 10, 1979; 42 deaths.
10. Oklahoma City, Okla., May 3, 1999; 36 deaths.
Sources: Harold E. Brooks and Charles A. Doswell III, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/National Severe Storms Laboratory