The Joplin, MO tornado, which occurred on May 22 just over 6 months ago was one of the deadliest tornadoes in history. Over 150 deaths were reported, making it the 7th deadliest tornado in modern history in the U.S. Even with the 5 other EF-5 tornadoes this year, this one may be the 3rd worst in U.S. history says Meteorologist Greg Forbes of The Weather Channel.

His blog was very interesting and is worth a read.

It's crazy to think he ranks this worse than the Phil Cambell/Hackleburg, AL tornado, the EF-4 Tuscaloosa to Birmingham, AL tornado, as well as the May, 3 1999 Moore, OK tornado.

Phil Campbell, AL EF-5 tornado damage