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Death Toll In Joplin Tornado Hits 116

Posted on May 23, 2011 @ 06:25PM - 3 comments

Authorities have reported that the death toll that struck Joplin has now risen to 116 making it one of the deadliest tornadoes in US history.

The huge 165 mph tornado tore a six mile long, half mile path through the Missouri city on Sunday destroying churches, schools, businesses and homes to fall in its path.

Authorities have reported that the death toll that struck Joplin has now risen to 116 making it one of the deadliest tornadoes in US history.

The huge 165 mph tornado tore a six mile long, half mile path through the Missouri city on Sunday destroying churches, schools, businesses and homes to fall in its path.

The devastation was reminiscent of the tornadoes that killed more than 300 people in the mid-west last month.

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SHOCKING VIDEO & PHOTOS: Monster Twister Destroys City

Posted on May 23, 2011 @ 07:00AM - 2 comments

By Radar Staff

A monster tornado destroyed the city of Joplin, Missouri late Sunday, killing at least 89 persons; the death toll is expected to rise Monday as rescue workers frantically search for more victims.

PHOTOS: Monster Twister Destroys City

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon declared a state of emergency Sunday night and activated the Missouri National Guard in response to the widespread destruction.

A monster tornado destroyed the city of Joplin, Missouri late Sunday, killing at least 89 persons; the death toll is expected to rise Monday as rescue workers frantically search for more victims.

PHOTOS: Monster Tornadoes Pound The Midwest

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon declared a state of emergency Sunday night and activated the Missouri National Guard in response to the widespread destruction.

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