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The tornado touched down just southwest of Joplin, gathered steam, then carved a six-mile line straight through the city, its winds cresting above 200 miles an hour.
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The 2011 Joplin tornado carved a six-mile path through the city with winds exceeding 200 miles per hour.
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Claim Maker
The author
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2011",
    "event": "Joplin Tornado",
    "statistic": "six-mile line, winds above 200 mph"
}
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Weather Disasters
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM (3 weeks ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/magazine/joplin-schools-superintendent-disaster-rebuild.html

C.J. Huff, former superintendent of Joplin, Mo., schools, led the rebuilding efforts after a devastating event. The article likely details his role and the challenges faced during this period.

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