15 years ago today: Deadliest modern US tornado devastated Missouri community
Fox Weather • 5/22/2026
Summary
Fifteen years ago, the deadliest tornado in modern U.S. history struck Joplin, Missouri. The tornado caused an estimated $2.8 billion in damage, resulted in 161 fatalities, and injured 1,000 people.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
4h
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
3
Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 70
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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