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Startling Statistics

Super Outbreak - Nationwide Statistics
Number of tornadoes 148, including 6 F5s
States affected 13
Number of fatalities 335
Number of injuries 6100+
Number of buildings destroyed/major damage 13000+
Total damage path length 2500 miles

Super Outbreak - Statistics for Alabama
Number of tornadoes 10, including 2 F5s, 2 F4s, and 2 F3s
Number of fatalities 86
Number of injuries 949
Number of buildings destroyed/major damage 1858


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