Sure, here are three tornadoes that I find particularly interesting:
1. The Tri-State Tornado of 1925: This tornado was one of the deadliest in U.S. history, killing 695 people and injuring over 2,000. It traveled over 200 miles across three states and had a maximum width of 1 mile. The scale of destruction was unprecedented at the time and it remains a tragic reminder of the power of tornadoes.
2. The El Reno Tornado of 2013: This tornado was the widest tornado ever recorded, with a maximum width of 2.6 miles. It was also one of the most violent tornadoes ever recorded, with winds estimated at over 295 mph. Despite its size and intensity, only eight people were killed due to the tornado, thanks in part to the efforts of storm chasers and emergency responders.
3. The Joplin Tornado of 2011: This tornado was one of the deadliest in U.S. history, killing 158 people and injuring over 1,000. It was also one of the costliest tornadoes, with damages estimated at over $2.8 billion. The tornado was rated as an EF5, the highest rating on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, and caused widespread devastation in the city of Joplin, Missouri.
These tornadoes are all interesting to me for different reasons, whether it be their scale, intensity, or impact on communities.