It Has Been 60 Years Since the Wichita Falls F5 Tornado
If you've ever been to the Museum of the Great Plains outside of Elmer Thomas Park, you'll know that Texoma has a long history with tornadoes. If you've experienced their tornado simulator, it tells the story of a Wichita Falls tornado, but this event happened fifteen year before Terrible Tuesday.
This was a truly dark day in history just South of the Red River.
As the Terrible Tuesday 40th Anniversary creeps up in the next few days, we'll share about it too. If you have the chance, go experience that day at the Museum of the Great Plains. It's incredibly real.
Odd and Unbelievable Tornado Facts
As far as we've come in the technology surrounding severe weather and tornadoes, there's still a massive amount science still doesn't understand. Yes, there is a generally agreed idea of how they begin, the conditions needed, and the usual atmospheric conditions, but twisters are still wildly unpredictable. Even more fascinating are the strange and almost terrifying facts about these powerful displays of nature.
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The Ten Most Tornado-Prone Counties in America
When it comes to the topic of tornadoes, Oklahoma is universally known around the world for producing some of the biggest, including the last F6 ever measured... but it'd probably surprise most Okies that the Sooner State doesn't even crack the top five of the most tornado-prone counties in America.
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Oklahoma's Top 11 Worst Natural & Manmade Disasters
Some of Oklahoma's most notorious disasters here will be somewhat familiar. Our weather is incredible enough, but there has been a surprising amount of new and modern discoveries of manmade shenanigans. Tornadoes to toxic soils, bombs to nuclear secrets, these are the top 11 worst natural and manmade disasters that have struck Oklahoma.
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Things You'll Need in Your Oklahoma Tornado Prep Kit
Even though the odds of your life being affected by a tornado are extremely thin, there's no harm in being prepared with basic necessities. Even if the storm misses your home you could still find yourself without power or water for days to weeks. Here's a quick rundown on the basics every home should have for tornado season in Oklahoma.
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