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Moore, Oklahoma has been struck by a number of significant tornadoes. The two most well-known and most destructive were an F5 on May 3, 1999 and an EF5 on May 20, 2013. Moore was also hit by an F3 tornado on November 19, 1973 and an F4 tornado on May 8, 2003. The last tornado to hit Moore was an EF2 on March 25, 2015.

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What are three destructive tornadoes in Oklahoma?

The have been many destructive tornadoes in Oklahoma, but three most of the notable would probably be:The Moore-Bridgecreek tornado of May 3, 1999The Woodward, Oklahoma tornado of April 9, 1947The Snyder, Oklahoma tornado of May 10, 1905


Where is Tornado Alley in Oklahoma?

Most of Oklahoma except part of the panhandle is in Tornado Alley along with large portions of 4 other states.


What is the largest tornado in the world?

The largest tornado was the 2.6 mile wide monster that struck near El Reno, Oklahoma on May 31, 2013.


How could a tornado cause a natural disaster in Oklahoma city?

A tornado does not cause a natual disaster. A tornado is a natural disaster. The Oklahoma City area has been hit by many tornadoes, and is likely the most tornado-prone city in the world. Many of the tornadoes that occur in central Oklahoma are extremely powerful, capable of tearing apart well-built houses. When such a tornado moves through a mighly populated area such as Oklahoma City, the damage can be incredible. In the worst case, on May 3, 1999 thousands of homes were destroyed, hundreds were injured, and dozens were killed by a single F5 tornado. A similar event, though not quite as deadly, struck on May 20, 2013.


What is the worlds fastest spinning tornado?

The fastest wind speed recorded in a tornado was 302 mph in the Oklahoma City tornado of May 3, 1999. However, wind measurements in tornadoes are rare and it is likely that other tornadoes had faster winds but did not have them measured. The fastest speed a tornado is known to have traveled is 73 mph. That was the Tri-State tornado of March 18, 1925. This tornado also holds the record for duration (3 hours, 29 minutes), path length (219 miles), and U.S. death toll (695).

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How long did the Moore Oklahoma tornado in 2013 last for?

The Moore, Oklahoma tornado of 2013 lasted approximately 40 minutes.


What was the name of the tornado in Oklahoma that happened on May 22 2013?

Tornadoes do not have names, though they may be referred to based on where and sometimes when they hit. There were no recorded tornadoes in Oklahoma on May 22, 2013. However, a devastating tornado tore through Moore, Oklahoma on May 20. This tornado will be remembered as the 2013 Moore tornado or the 2013 Moore, Oklahoma tornado. The year, in this case, is necessary to distingush this from other major tornadoes that have hit Moore.


Did a tornado hit Moore in 2003 or 2004?

Yes. Moore, Oklahoma was hit by an F4 tornado on May 8, 2003.


Where did the Moore tornado end in 1999?

The Moore, Oklahoma F5 tornado of 1999 dissipated just outside Midwest City.


How much damage did the Moore Oklahoma tornado cause in 1999?

The Moore, Oklahoma tornado of 1999 caused $1 billion worth of damage. This works out to $1.4 billion in 2014 amounts.


Did the El Reno tornado hit Moore Oklahoma?

No. The El Reno, Oklahoma tornado of May 31, 2013 dissipated between El Reno and Yukon. The thunderstorm that produced the El Reno tornado did produce four other tornadoes in the Oklahoma City area. One of these, an EF0, caused some damage on the north side of Moore. The EF5 tornado that devastated Moore in 2013 occurred on May 20 and was unrelated to the El Reno tornado.


How many people died from the Oklahoma tornado in 2013?

The Moore, Oklahoma tornado of May 20, 2013 killed 24 people. A tornado in Shawnee, Oklahoma the day before killed 2 people.


How many people were injured from the Oklahoma Tornado on May 20 2013?

The Moore, Oklahoma tornado of May 20, 2013 injured 377 people.


What was the most recent F5 tornado?

The most recent F5/EF5 tornado was the Moore, Oklahoma tornado of May 20, 2013.


Where did the major 2013 Oklahoma tornado take place and when?

The Oklahoma tornado took place in the city of Moore on May 19, 2013. The highest winds reached 340k/ph (210mph). The 2013 Moore tornado killed 24 people and injured 377 others.


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.


What is the name of the state that had an f5 tornado on May 3 1999?

The F5 tornado of 1999 May 3, 1999 does not have a name, nor does any tornado. It is often called the Oklahoma City tornado, the Moore tornado, or the Bridge Creek-Moore tornado in reference to the areas it hit.