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Numerous tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma and Arkansas, including a few that were strong. [21] [22] An EF2 ripped through the Tulsa suburb of Broken Arrow, resulting in severe damage to homes and businesses. [23] A brief EF1 near Tull, Arkansas unfortunately caused a fatality due to a falling tree. [24]
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 people. 497 tornadoes have been classified as "intense" in Oklahoma, being rated F3+ on the Fujita Scale [note 1] or EF3+ on the ...
The tornado formed at 1:19 A.M. CDT (Or Local Time) (06:19 UTC) south of East 36th Street South and east of South Harvard Avenue and eventually shifted west before heading to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma at around 1:25 A.M. The worst damage along its 6.9-mile-long (11.1 km) path was in midtown Tulsa (between South Sheridan Road and South Yale Avenue ...
Most tornadoes in Oklahoma in a day. Thoren said the May 3, 1999 tornado outbreak is one of the state's highest tornadoes in one day. On May 3, 1999, there were 58 confirmed tornadoes in the NWS ...
OKLAHOMA CITY – Thunderstorms and possible tornadoes remained in the forecast Monday for the south-central U.S., including Oklahoma, where a breakout of twisters over the weekend injured at ...
An unconfirmed tornado significantly damaged Newcastle Elementary School, south of Oklahoma City. Videos shared with local news showed the roof torn off school buildings and the gym.
As Oklahomans prepare for another tornado season, here's a look at how many tornadoes the state saw over last year.
This tornado damaged industrial buildings and the roofs of homes, and blew down trees and power lines. [83] EF1 SSE of Broken Arrow: Tulsa, Wagoner: OK: 0336–0339 1 mi (1.6 km) 150 yd (140 m) $10,000