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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 people. 497 tornadoes have been classified as "intense" in Oklahoma, being rated F3+ on the Fujita Scale [note 1] or EF3+ on the ...
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A tornado struck Capron in the early morning of April 15, 1939, destroying the town's new public school building and its entire business section. The tornado hit as a train was on its regular path through Capron, derailing several cars. At least 15 people were injured by the storm. [6]
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Oklahoma tends to see the most tornadoes during the months of April and May, according to the Storm Prediction Center. The state averages 13 tornadoes in April and 34 in May.
1939 disasters in South America (1 P) E. Explosions in 1939 (9 P) F. 1939 fires (1 C, 9 P) N. 1939 natural disasters (2 C, 2 P) T. Transport disasters in 1939 (2 C)
Map, severity. 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 ...
Severe weather, tornadoes in Oklahoma last night Multiple tornado warnings were issued across the state Monday night in cities and towns like Barnsdall, Morrison and Avant.