Missouri Tornado Deaths top 85

The number of people killed in horrible tornadoes in Joplin, Missouri, has reached 89. It is estimated that 3/4 of the town was destroyed. Please consider donating to relief funds.

At least 89 people were killed in Joplin, Mo., which received the worst of the severe weather.

If the death toll in Joplin exceeds 115, it will be in the top 10 deadliest tornadoes in all time, none of which have occurred since 1953 according to the Storm Prediction Center.

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