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It gobbled up nursing homes, churches, 500 businesses and nearly 7,500 houses, more than a third of the city’s housing stock.
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The 2011 Joplin tornado destroyed 500 businesses and nearly 7,500 houses, which was over one-third of the city's housing stock.
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Claim Maker
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Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2011",
    "event": "Joplin Tornado",
    "statistic": "500 businesses, nearly 7,500 houses"
}
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Infrastructure Disasters
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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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