The most extreme weather your state has ever seen

A little bit of drizzle, an unseasonably sunny day or a dumping of spring snow can all be conversation points for a few days. But sometimes weather is more than just something to make small talk about – it can have such a devastating impact that it’s never forgotten and, in some cases, changes a place irrevocably. Some parts of the US have suffered more than most, whether they lie in tornado zones or are often battered by blizzards or hurricanes. Here are the most significant weather events in every state and DC, from storms that hit more than a century ago to recent natural disasters.