Top 12 Most Powerful Tornadoes in the World: A Force of Nature's Fury

11. The Andover Tornado of 1991: Kansas' F5 Fury

One of the most notorious F5 tornadoes in Kansas history, it struck the town of Andover on April 26, 1991. Part of a bigger outbreak spanning many states, this strong twister had estimated wind speeds of over 260 mph and created a path of devastation 69 miles long. In Andover, the tornado most severely damaged a mobile home park, destroying 226 mobile homes and killing 13 people. This tornado was especially unusual since it was caught on video by several storm chasers and news teams, offering some of the most stunning tornado footage ever recorded. For meteorologists and tornado specialists, the tornado's obvious structure and behaviour have made it a useful case study. The Andover tornado also brought attention to the specific susceptibility of mobile homes to tornado destruction, which resulted in better safety guidelines and building requirements for produced homes in places likely to experience tornadoes.