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Database & live coverage for Oklahoma tornadoes. Operated by a devoted dad and husband, 6th gen Okie, & chaser; historian. #ReignCane #2Kinds 🇺🇸🇬🇧
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Reminder! What is OKTornadoDB?
We are an OK tornado history and live coverage focused database and news source for
#okwx
tornadoes! Currently our founder is our only admin and content producer, but we are composed of an original team of 5.
1. Historical content and original
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This was when my stomach fell for the first time since last April. I am at a loss for words. I hope people had time to take cover.
#okwx
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On this date 25 years ago, the strongest tornadoin recorded history impacted multiple central
#okwx
communities, including Bridge Creek and Moore. With accepted wind speeds of 321+ mph, the tornado has spurred much debate over just how powerful it could of been considering the
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1:16 am
#Barnsdall
#Tornado
#update
:
Barnsdall
#okwx
- Debris lofted over 30,000 feet
- 🌪 perhaps reached over a mile wide.
- At least 1 confirmed fatality
- multiple varying injuries
- multiple entrapments
- homes leveled
- Command Post intially set up at Barsndall PD with
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On this date during 1999, a historic tornado outbreak produced an F5 tornado that affected the areas of Amber, Bridge Creek, OKC, Moore, Midwest City, and Del City. Bridge Creek and Moore, from which it takes its colloquial name, were both heavily affected. The tornado was
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A small thread: May 3, 1999 - The Bridge Creek-Moore F5
"The photos that changed history."
#okwx
#May3rd25th
Sources: NWS, DoW,
@valcastor
, KFOR, KWTV, The Oklahoman, AP, J.Pat Carter
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The Barnsdall-Bartlesville tornado.
#okwx
Survivors report that the tornado tried to pull the door off their shelter.
Source: KOTV/Reagan Ledbetter
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On this date during 2011, the Calumet-El Reno-Piedmont-Guthrie EF5 carved a devastating 63-mile, 1760 yard-wide (max) path through parts of north central OK during a now iconic high-risk day for Tornado Alley. The tornado was sampled by RaXPol around the time it brushed (but
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My brother may have found our Moore EF5 2013 pics. Would you like to see the whole set?
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May 3, 1999 - the Bridge Creek-Moore F5
>321 mph winds via mobile radar
>shattered the myth of underpass safety during tornadoes
>officially still (debated) considered as the most powerful tornado in recorded history.
>likely the most well AV-documented F5 of all time.
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I'm just going to leave this here.
(See, I told everyone we were in a historically driven pattern.)
Source: IEM
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J. Pat Carter has captured many iconic and gripping photos, but it is this one, taken on May 3, 1999 that will always stand out to me. The terror they must have felt.....
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A night that may go down in history.
5 on going PDS tornado warnings in Oklahoma right now. I don’t recall ever seeing this many. All of them producing a considerable tornado.
#OKwx
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Just remember that it ONLY TAKES ONE. That should be enough reason to stay engaged.
- Barnsdall
- Rolling Fork
- Moore
- Joplin
- Greenfield
- Picher
- Marietta
- Lone Grove
..... the list goes on.
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Quit saying "bust", it really has just begun to get going.
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Monster. This is why you don't get jealous and beat your chest saying "bust" or bragging about your home state. I'm so sad for Barnsdall tonight.
I was sent this video by Barnsdall, Oklahoma resident
@CalebEaves9
as the tornado entered town. He says his family is okay but much of the town is being evacuated because of gas leaks. They appreciate prayers for the town.
#barnsdall
#tornado
@NWSNorman
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3,638 days without a confirmed EF5 tornado anywhere.
#okwx
Newcastle-OKC-Moore EF5
Source: NEWS 9/KWTV
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These are by far the worst pics I am willing to put out right now from the Vine St. neighborhood in Barnsdall. Notice the broken slab and rock pieces. On the shelter, notice the left side where the tornado bent it, trying to suck the door off. This tree was large and healthy in
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This is OKtornadodb's wife. We just got into an accident on hwy 33 leaving Guthrie. The person that hit us was in a bigger truck. We are getting checked out right now at the hospital in Guthrie. He has to have a head scan and we will know more about his injuries. So, if you don't
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I'm about to head to Barnsdall. If you want to come help us try to find Wayne, let me know within the next hour. The area where we will be searching for him is sealed off to the public. I HAVE to have you registered with Sheriff Virden before you arrive to get in so that you will
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May 6, 2024 - The Barnsdall EF4, as seen from outside NuCera's shelter. It's hard to believe it has been a month.
#okwx
Source: Will Price
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Immature people on
#WxTwitter
:
"Dixie is the real Tornado Alley!"
"Tornado Alley is finished!"
"The Plains are so boring now!"
"Oklahoma doesn't get spinnies!"
2024:
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For the first time, we acknowledge an out of state tornado: the 1997 Jarrell F5.
"27 years today, a beast came to life that changed so many lives. Love ya,
#txwx
."
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The Bridge Creek-Moore, OK F5 of Monday, May 3, 1999:
An established historian's personal take on the legacy and facts behind the strongest tornado ever recorded.
#Tornado
#okwx
#history
#worldrecords
(All media credit to proper sources.)
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At 7:08 am, grandpa went to be with mema again. I love you gramps, thank you for being a hero and doing and teaching me the things that made me who I am. I love you so much. PLEASE watch over me with those eagle eyes. I miss you both more than the world could ever comprehend.
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On this day during the 2013 "12 days of hell", the closing act came when a 2.6 mile wide EF3 tornado with 300 (296-336) mph+ radar indicated winds (sub-vortex) tracked near El Reno. It is the widest tornado ever officially documented. Sadly, it claimed the lives of 8 people,
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A few of our photos from
#Barnsdall
#okwx
after an EF4 tornado struck town. Chris Perry donated the tornado photo to our database. This was as it neared town. The storm shelter had people inside, and the chain and door nearly came off. It is in a heavily impacted zone.
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Friday, May 31, 2013
William R. O'Neal, 67
Timothy M. Samaras, 55
Carl R. Young, 45
Richard C. Henderson, 35
Dustin H. Bridges, 32
Maria Pol Martin, 26
Paul Samaras, 24
Rey C. Pol, 2 weeks
Source: Nat Geo
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The most intriguing tornado of the May 3rd outbreak was the Mulhall F4. Also partially sampled by DoW (the crew worked to direct traffic out of the path), this beast clocked up to 299 MPH winds at its peak (revised). It decimated most of the small town of Mulhall with only a
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Hey! It is me, OKTornadoes. I honestly feel lucky to be addressing you guys this morning. A large ranch truck vs. a sedan at a high rate of speed, t-bone style will turn you into a ragdoll, belt or not, pretty quick. It was not how I wanted to see yesterday into this morning go
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Nursing home in Barnsdall was hit. The whole east side of town resembles a war zone.
#okwx
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The now infamous shelter from the
#Barnsdall
EF4.
#okwx
A closer look. Don't mind me, I was trying to multi-task and clean my face/mouth/nose of dirt and detritus while filming.
(FYI, idk when this will finally finish posting!)
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Update from Wrangle Heights search 12:00-6:00 pm:
#Barnsdall
#EF4
#Tornado
I was in many locations, including the EF4 indicated home today. I am not going to say much out of respect for the Hogue family and OSCO, but I am somewhat hopeful that Wayne's family will have closure
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I feel it is my job as a historian to say a few things now as it pertains to potential events like tomorrow.
To those who are scared by all the bullish stuff you're consuming, I want to remind you that for every May 3, 1999-like event, there is a May 20, 2019-like event or even
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Update: This list is NOT finalized!
Marietta-Dickson EF4
Sulphur EF3
Spaulding-Holdenville-Bearden EF3
Ardmore EF2
Goldsby EF2
Morris EF1
Morris EF1
Porter EF1
Wagoner EF1
Hillsdale EF1
Calumet EF1
Dibble EF1
Dibble-Bradley EF1
Norman EF1
Tinker AFB EF1
Midwest City-Choctaw EF1
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Historical Analysis: Facts behind
#OKwx
's strongest
#Tornadoes
.
A lot of claims and misconstrued words are thrown around in the digital world. We will examine the evidence backed facts for:
TORNADO (1 of 8): Bridge Creek-Moore-Metro F5
(This thread shall be updated daily.)
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Gene Moore's iconic photo of the May 31, 2013 El Reno EF3* near its zenith at 2.6 miles wide with >301 mph winds.
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Barnsdall
#okwx
1:00 pm update:
* Osage County EM reports damage to 30-40 homes and thus many people in town are displaced.
* 1 confirmed killed
* Barnsdall Nursing Home was hit with partial roof collapse. Staff reports all residents are accounted for with no injuries.
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They are now locating tornado debris from
#Barsndall
in KS.
#okwx
So sad for these folks, people I met after the EF1 in April have lost nearly everything. Horrendous things keep popping up from this EF4.
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On this date during 2003, just a little over 4 years after the record setting, infamous Bridge Creek-Moore F5, an F4 rated tornado tracked through portions of the metro, including Moore. As a fact, during a portion of its track through Moore to Choctaw, it was said to parallel
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May 3rd. The "flash of hell".
Source: Storm Photo Archive (though I believe KFOR is the real owner)
@F5Video
?
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To all of our new followers, welcome to the land of Oklahoma Tornadoes!
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Update: The outpouring has been something that has made me tear up. He DOES NOT have a bleeding brain, just a concussion, some dizziness, high BP, pulled and possibly torn muscles, contusions, and many lacerations. They are primarily on his left arm, where he try to grab me and
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Grinder of a tornado!
Incredible tornado near Yukon, Ok.
@NWSNorman
@ReedTimmerUSA
@JordanHallWX
@rawsalerts
@wx_Frankie
@WxZachary
@ChrisHallWx
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Here is this for those who are interested in material about major tornadoes in Moore since 1999. Today is just one of 6 major anniversaries for the area.
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Inbox: Does a photo exist of the 1974 Drumright tornado? Also, do you know the rating? Was a kid when it hit.
I was saving this for a future post, but yes via Olive FD. It was an F4. My gramps was actually a cop and responded to it on a mutual aid call. It was a nasty situation.
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Ever wondered just how strong
#okwx
red clay is? This small piece from the core of the Bridge Creek path had been rained on over the last week and I still merely got lucky to be able to break it. As you can see it is almost rock like. So when you look at the scour photos, which
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The "Moore Big 3" of 1999-2013, by the numbers. (1/4)
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The best way to illustrate what 302+ mph winds do --- AT GROUND LEVEL.
Sources: OKTornadoDB, NWS, News 9
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One more graphic. May everyone still dealing with the events of 25 years ago find comfort within the good memories. We won't forget.
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The most intriguing tornado of the May 3rd outbreak was the Mulhall F4. Also partially sampled by DoW (the crew worked to direct traffic out of the path), this beast clocked up to 299 MPH winds at its peak (revised). It decimated most of the small town of Mulhall with only a
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Many May remember that earlier this year, my grandmother was diagnosed with cancer, we lost her this morning around 7 am. Two grandparents in one month. What a nightmare. Love you, Nana! Rest easy.
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Just talked to Sheriff Virden, checked in, and headed into the heights. Please have all of us chasers, volunteers, and first responders in your prayers today.
#okwx
#Barnsdall
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#OKwx
Violent
#Tornadoes
of the EF era (2007-present):
- May 10, 2008 Picher EF4 (6 K/150 I)
- February 10, 2009 Lone Grove EF4 (8 K, 46 I)
- May 10, 2010 Moore-Harrah EF4 (2 K, 49 I)
- May 10, 2010 Little Axe EF4 (1 K, 32 I)
- May 24, 2011 El Reno-Piedmont EF5 (9 K, 181 I)
-
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The wording on this newest outlook for tomorrow is ominous, and in this case, saying it isn't hype casting.
#okwx
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#May3rd25th
The Stroud F3 destroyed Wendy's and the Tanger Outlet Mall, among other local businesses and locals. The economic impact of this tornado was almost too much for the town to bear, and even today, a once vital part of the town sits empty, still showing the scars.
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Overpass Stories:
Tram Thu Bui, 26, was racing to an overpass with her family hoping to take refuge there from the Bridge Creek-Moore F5 when the tornadic winds pulled her from her position; her body would not be found for one week due to the 6 to 8 feet of red clay and debris
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For the team bust crowd, remember a very remembered high risk here in
#okwx
back in 2011 only produced 12 TORNADOES. I don't remember MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter screaming BUST back then. Of course, 7 of the 12 were sigtors including 1 EF5 and two EF4's. Like 5/20/19, this
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This is a neat little collage of Oklahoma F5/EF5 and plausible F5/EF5 tornadoes. Thanks for the submission!
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Today also marks 10 years since the end of the 2013 "12 days of chaos", the closing act came when a 2.6 mile wide EF3 tornado with 300 mph+ radar indicated winds (sub-vortex) tracked near El Reno. It is the widest tornado ever officially documented. Sadly, it claimed the lives of
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On this date during 2003, just a little over 4 years after the record setting, infamous Bridge Creek-Moore F5, an F4 rated tornado tracked through portions of the metro, including Moore. As a matter of fact, during a portion of its track through Moore to Choctaw, it was said to
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Never forget the El Reno 4. What a terrible day for the field.
Storms now initiating south of Watonga along triple point. Dangerous day ahead for OK--stay weather savvy!
http://t.co/B8ddJcDViI
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It's officially been 7 years.... this account wasn't even around, yet.
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Cap = gone. Please be safe and do what you need to to make sure you're awake for the duration.
#okwx
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Live from
#BarnsdallOK
after a devastating EF4
#tornado
made a direct hit on the small town. This is from early afternoon 5-7-2024.
#okwx
AS OF NOW THE 3 FATALITIES ARE NOT CONFIRMED, 1 dead, 1 found, 1 missing is the current situation as of last update.
(Can't believe the
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Claremore update: at least 2 killed and up to 200 injured.
#okwx
Pryor, Mutual, and perhaps others have suffered damage.
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If the rest of the team wants to do this, they can. I will totally post for them. But, as you now know --- I am Colt, the founder of
@OKTornadoDB
. Thank you all for the support during this difficult time in my life.
I have had some ask if this is the end for the database, I
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The focus is on Moore, but remember it's soon to be a decade since the day that changed storm chasing and set records.
#okwx
The El Reno EF3
Source: Gene Moore/Personal Photo
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Okay, idk who all needs to hear this, but....
Chickasha = Chick-uh-shay
Pilger = Pill-grr
Guin = Goo-in
Jarrell = Jayhr-uhl
Capron = Cap-run
Lol. Hope I helped someone today!
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You don't face your fears, you ride 'em 🌪️
#TwistersMovie
arrives July 19th only in theaters.
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I know we are all sad for those impacted by both that Katie had to give up its crown to Marietta for the most recent EF4 in
#okwx
. My real concern is that it is not too far-fetched that Moore may have to concede its EF5 crown this season. I pray I am wrong, and it's just due to
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This hurts my soul.
Significant damage out of Barnsdall, they need help ASAP!
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Here are some lesser know photos of the May 20, 2013 Moore EF5.
Credit to Original Owners including Val and Amy Castor.
#MooreStrong
#EF5tornado
#okwx
#history
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With the EF5 obsession back in full swing, here are some
#F5Facts
.
- Since 1950, OK and AL are tied for most at 7. TX, KS, and IA have seen 6 within that same period.
- El Reno briefly broke the tie during 2013 before its downgrade.
- The two most recent to strike were May 24,
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