Unfortunately, Oklahoma is home to some of the worst disasters in history. Not only did we experience a horrific domestic terror attack, but we've encountered some of the worst natural disasters on earth from devastating tornadoes.
On May 3, 1999, a tornado outbreak ripped through Moore and surrounding areas with a very powerful F5 tornado, in which the highest wind speeds ever measured globally - 301 m.p.h. - were recorded on radar. Here's a look back at this horrific day in U.S. history that happened right here in Oklahoma.
The 1999 Bridge Creek-Moore tornado devastated southern portions of Oklahoma City, along with surrounding suburbs and towns during the early evening of May 3, 1999. It existed for 85-minutes, as it fluctuated between F2 and F5 intensity.
By the time it was done, it killed 36 people, injured over 500 more, and destroyed almost everything in its 38-mile path.
A total of 8,132 homes, 1,041 apartments and 260 businesses were damaged or destroyed from this devastating tornado. The total estimated damage from this one day in history was over $1 billion dollars. It was ranked as the fifth-costliest tornado on record.
Here's a look back at this huge tornado that will never be forgotten:
Did you live in the path of this storm in 1999? If so, tell us about your story.
Another devastating tornado that is one of the worst in history is the Pryor tornado of 1942. You can get all the details and see photos of this natural disaster here.
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