St. Louis-East St. Louis tornado
Touchdown Record | Missouri, Illinois
The 1896 St. Louis–East St. Louis tornado is historically recognized as the costliest tornado in United States history when adjusted for inflation, resulting in an estimated $5.36 billion in normalized damage.
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RatingF4
Peak Winds—
Path Length—
Fatalities255
Damage Est.$5.36 billion
Meteorological Registry Record
Fujita scale
F4
Max width
1 mi
Areas affected
Missouri, Illinois
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