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Several destructive tornadoes have hit the state of Oklahoma since 1882, the year with the first recorded tornado within state boundaries. Oklahoma, located in tornado alley, experiences around 68 tornadoes annually, with each EF3+ tornado killing an average of 2.9 persons. 497 tornadoes have been classified as "intense" in Oklahoma, being rated F3+ on the Fujita Scale or EF3+ on the Enhanced ...
On June 8, 1974, a significant tornado outbreak affected portions of the southern Great Plains and the Upper Midwest.The outbreak produced 36 tornadoes, at least 19 of them significant or intense, and is the second-deadliest June tornado event in Oklahoma history, with 16 deaths reported in the state, second only to the 35 people killed by an F4 tornado on June 12, 1942, in Oklahoma City. [1]
High risk convective outlook issued by the Storm Prediction center at 13:00 UTC on May 6. Starting April 30, the Storm Prediction Center noted that certain models, including the ECMWF, forecasted a multi-day period of high instability and supportive wind shear across the Southern and Central Plains, [10] and by May 1, a 15% risk was added across Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and northern Texas. [11]
Powerful storms killed at least 15 people, injured hundreds and left a wide trail of destruction Sunday across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas after obliterating homes and destroying a truck stop ...
Next month will mark the 10-year anniversary of the pair of tornadoes that tore through Oklahoma. On May 20, 2013, a massive tornado rated at EF5 strength on the Deadly Oklahoma tornadoes still ...
People clean up debris at damaged home on Stonewood Drive after a tornado moved through the area in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. Damage along SE 84 Street is seen after a tornado in ...
As the tornado crossed I-40 it blew over a truck carrying hazardous materials. Further to the northeast, a mobile home lost its roof, multiple outbuildings were destroyed, and trees were damaged before the tornado crossed the North Canadian River into Pottawatomie County. After crossing the river, a barn was partially unroofed.
An EFU tornado was confirmed by NWS Tulsa. Preliminary information. [5] EFU SW of Webbers Falls: Muskogee: OK [to be determined] 20:42 0.1 mi (0.16 km) 75 yd (69 m) An EFU tornado was confirmed by NWS Tulsa. Preliminary information. [5] EFU SSW of Paradise Hill: Sequoyah: OK [to be determined] 20:57 0.2 mi (0.32 km) 100 yd (91 m)