Tornado outbreaks of mid-to-late May, 1896

The tornado outbreaks of mid-to-late May 1896 were a series of violent and deadly tornado outbreaks that struck much of the Central and Southern United States from May 15 to 28, 1896. It is considered one of the worst stretches of near-continuous tornadic activity on record, with tornado expert Tom Grazulis stating that the week of May 24–28 was "perhaps the most violent single week of tornado activity in United States history". There were four particularly notable tornado outbreaks during the two-week period. The outbreaks produced three F5 tornadoes as well as the third deadliest tornado ever in United States history, which is also the costliest in the United States’ history when adjusted for inflation. Additionally, at least one tornado crossed into Canada, inflicting more damage there. A total of at least 484 people were killed during the entire two week span by at least 38 different tornadoes which struck Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Kentucky, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland.