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On May 31, 2013, the largest recorded tornado in U.S. history crossed central Oklahoma.
Some of our reporting on the infamous El Reno tornado, [13] years ago today:
On it being the widest tornado w/ nearly 300 mph winds: https://bit.ly/3MItUX5
On the deaths of storm chasers Tim Samaras, Paul Samaras and Carl Young: https://bit.ly/3MItUX5
On it being the widest tornado w/ nearly 300 mph winds: https://bit.ly/3MItUX5
On the deaths of storm chasers Tim Samaras, Paul Samaras and Carl Young: https://bit.ly/3MItUX5
Today marks [13] years since a historic and devastating tornado & flash flood event occurred across central Oklahoma. This includes the El Reno tornado which, at 2.6 miles wide, remains the largest recorded tornado in U.S. history.
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Fri May 31, 2024: On this day, May 31, 2013, the largest recorded tornado in U.S. history crossed central Oklahoma.
Wed May 31, 2023: On this day, May 31, 2013, the El Reno tornado crossed central Oklahoma.