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The deadliest tornado in Oklahoma was the Woodward, Oklahoma tornado of April 9, 1947. The death toll was 181. The tornado killed 68 in Texas an 113 in Oklahoma.

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Largest and deadliest tornado in Oklahoma history?

The largest tornado and deadliest tornado in Oklahoma tornado were actually two separate tornadoes. The deadliest tornado in Oklahoma history was the Woodward tornado of April 9, 1947. This tornado killed a total of 181 people; 68 in Texas, and 107 in Oklahoma. It was estimated to be between 1 and 2 miles wide. The largest tornado in Oklahoma history may be debated. The official title holder is the El Reno tornado of May 31, 2013. This tornado was measured by Doppler Radar to be 2.6 miles wide. It killed 8 people. However a likely contender for widest on record is the Mulhall tornado of May 3, 1999. Doppler Radar indicated that this tornado may have been as much as 4.3 miles wide. This tornado killed 2 people.


How many people died during the 2003 tornado in Oklahoma?

There were 78 tornadoes in Oklahoma in 2003, none of which resulted in any deaths.


When was the last time a tornado hit in Oklahoma City?

The last time a tornado hit Oklahoma City was on May 6, 2015, as part of a severe weather outbreak in the region. The tornado caused damage in various parts of the city but no fatalities were reported.


Which cities did the Oklahoma tornado 2013 hit?

The 2013 Oklahoma tornado hit multiple cities, including Moore, Newcastle, and Oklahoma City. The tornado caused widespread devastation and was classified as an EF5, the highest rating on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds exceeding 200 mph.


Name 5 states found in tornado alley?

Tornado Alley includes Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa.

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What is the biggest tornado ever recorded in Oklahoma?

The largest tornado in Oklahoma (and in fact the largest tornado ever recorded), was the El Reno, Oklahoma tornado of May 31, 2013. It was 2.6 miles wide.


Was the 1999 Oklahoma tornado part of tornado alley?

Yes, the 1999 Oklahoma tornado was part of Tornado Alley, a region in the central U.S. with a higher frequency of tornadoes due to its unique geographic and climatic conditions. Oklahoma is situated within the heart of Tornado Alley and experiences a significant number of tornadoes each year.


Is Oklahoma a tornado alley?

Yes. Oklahoma is in the most active part of Tornado Alley.


What was the widest tornado ever recorded in Oklahoma?

The widest tornado on record in Oklahoma or anywhere was the El Reno, Oklahoma tornado of May 31, 2013. It was 2.6 miles wide.


What year had Oklahoma's deadliest tornado?

The deadliest tornado in Oklahoma struck on April 9, 1947. In all the tornado killed 181 people, 117 of them in Oklahoma, and the rest in Texas.


What city is near Oklahoma's Tornado Alley?

All cities in Oklahoma are in Tornado Alley. Oklahoma City is in the most intense part of it.


What tornado killed most people in Oklahoma?

The deadliest tornado in Oklahoma history was the Woodward tornado of April 9, 1947 with 181 deaths.


What category is the May 3 1999 tornado in Oklahoma put in?

There were many tornadoes in Oklahoma that day, but the infamous Oklahoma City tornado was an F5.


What was the deadliest tornado in Oklahoma rated?

The Woodward, Oklahoma tornado of 1947, which killed 181 people (113 in Oklahoma, 68 in Texas), was an F5.


Which state is part of the region commonly called tornado alley Nevada or Oklahoma?

Oklahoma is part of tornado alley.


What is the worst tornado ever in Oklahoma US?

The Woodward, Oklahoma tornado of April 9, 1947 with 181 deaths.


When did the last tornado hit in Oklahoma?

As of May 3, 2012 the last tornado to hit Oklahoma was on April 30.