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Longest tornado path

The current longest tornado path record is 219 miles, held by 1925 Tri-State tornado, set on March 18, 1925.

219

miles

1925 Tri-State tornado

Missouri, Illinois and Indiana, United States, 1925

Holder
1925 Tri-State tornado
Record
219 miles
Metric
352.4 km
Exact figure
352.4 km (219 mi)
Location
Missouri, Illinois and Indiana, United States
Date set
March 18, 1925
Recognized by
World Meteorological Organization

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