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[17] [19] Hundreds of trees were uprooted or significantly damaged along the tornado's path. [20] In Oklahoma County, the tornado left an estimated 28,500 people without power. Four people suffered minor injuries. [17] The combined damage of the two Oklahoma County tornadoes was estimated at $10.2 million. [15] EF1 NW of Meridian: Logan: OK
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 Lone Grove tornado was the deadliest to hit Oklahoma since May 3, 1999 (until May 20, 2013), [16] and the strongest tornado during the month of February in Oklahoma since 1950. [17] The previous strongest were two F3 tornadoes which touched down on February 17, 1961.
NWS investigators are conducting storm damage assessments in more than 30 areas across Oklahoma and north Texas. These surveys will help meteorologists confirm whether a tornado was present and ...
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.
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In Oklahoma County, the tornado left an estimated 28,500 people without power. Four people suffered minor injuries. [11] The combined damage of the two Oklahoma County tornadoes was estimated at $10.2 million. [15] EF1 NW of Meridian: Logan: OK
On May 3, 1999, there were 58 confirmed tornadoes in the NWS Norman service area, mostly concentrated to southwest and central Oklahoma, Thoren said. The strongest tornado from that day was an EF ...