- CENTRAL US – THE SOONER STATE
OKLAHOMA TORNADO FACTS
Located in the heart of Tornado Alley, Oklahoma experiences some mind-blowing tornado statistics.
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- With an average of 56 tornadoes per year, Oklahoma stands as one of the most tornado-prone states in the US.
- The state holds the record for the largest tornado outbreak in a single day, with a jaw-dropping 115 tornadoes on April 27, 1942.
- 18 of the April 27 tornados were rated at F2 or greater strength.
- The strongest tornado ever recorded, an EF5 monster with wind speeds exceeding 300 mph, tore through Oklahoma on May 3, 1999.
- The state has witnessed 130 EF4 and EF5 tornadoes since 1950, making it home to some of the most powerful twisters.
- Oklahoma’s tornado season typically peaks in May, with a staggering 83% of all tornadoes occurring during this month.
- Oklahoma City has experienced the same tornado, or two different tornadoes, on a single day about 26 times.
- Since 1950, the state of Oklahoma has had about 4,484 tornadoes which have led to around 348 deaths and 5,300 injuries.
- Violent and strong tornados typically occur in April.
- Most tornados form between mid-afternoon and early evening.
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