On May 22(4) the eighth(8) deadliest tornado in U.S. history devastated Joplin,Missouri.The tornado first touched down at 5:35(4) Central time.
That time adds up to 4.
It occurred on Saturday which is ruled by 8. The full Universal Date 22/5/2011 also adds upto 4.
Joplin is the 4th largest metropolitan area in the state of Missouri. On the city website it states that the population within a 40-mile radius is 400,000.
The city of Joplin lies at the crossroads of Interstate Highway 44(8) and U.S. Highway 71(8).