Tupelo Tornadoes

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf tornado
gptkbp:aftermath significant rebuilding efforts
gptkbp:casualties 216 deaths
many survivors shared their experiences
gptkbp:celebrates various memorials established
gptkbp:climate severe thunderstorm
associated_with_warm,_moist_air_from_the_Gulf_of_Mexico
gptkbp:code led to changes in building regulations
gptkbp:community_involvement community support initiatives launched
Tupelo_community_showed_resilience_in_recovery
gptkbp:communityEvents annual events commemorating the tornado
gptkbp:complications 700 injuries
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced local culture and arts
gptkbp:cultural_significance recognized for its national significance in meteorology
gptkbp:date April 5, 1936
gptkbp:defeated over 15,000 buildings damaged or destroyed
gptkbp:duration approximately 30 minutes
gptkbp:educational_programs inspired educational programs on tornado safety
gptkbp:emergencyServices improved emergency response protocols
increased frequency of tornado drills in schools
highlighted the need for disaster preparedness plans
gptkbp:environmentalImpact improved weather forecasting techniques
gptkbp:famousLandmark historical markers placed in affected areas
gptkbp:fledgingPeriod part of a larger tornado outbreak
gptkbp:flowsInto located_in_Tornado_Alley_region
gptkbp:governs federal disaster assistance
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history
gptkbp:historicalRecords documented in meteorological records
gptkbp:historicalSignificance extensively documented in history books
gptkbp:history part_of_U.S._tornado_history.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tupelo Tornadoes
gptkbp:insuranceAccepted significant number of insurance claims filed
gptkbp:judges numerous personal stories
gptkbp:localGovernment local government response to disaster
gptkbp:localLegends became part of local folklore
gptkbp:location gptkb:Tupelo,_Mississippi
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive national media coverage
gptkbp:notable_feature extreme wind speeds
gptkbp:public_perception increased awareness of tornado safety
gptkbp:research studied for tornado forecasting improvements
led to scientific research on tornado formation
gptkbp:river subject of ongoing tornado research studies
gptkbp:safety_features emphasized the importance of tornado preparedness
gptkbp:safetyFeatures led to the dissemination of tornado safety tips
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Tupelo,_Mississippi
gptkbp:surveillanceEquipment limited at the time of occurrence
gptkbp:tour approximately 50 miles
gptkbp:type supercell tornado
gptkbp:unitAwards F5
gptkbp:year 1936
gptkbp:youth_development community rebuilding efforts after the disaster