{"id":43003,"date":"2018-09-10T10:18:09","date_gmt":"2018-09-10T17:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldvision.org\/?p=43003"},"modified":"2024-09-03T15:36:18","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T22:36:18","slug":"2013-moore-oklahoma-tornado-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldvision.org\/disaster-relief-news-stories\/2013-moore-oklahoma-tornado-facts","title":{"rendered":"2013 Moore, Oklahoma, tornado: Facts, FAQs, and how to help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On May 20, 2013, a catastrophic EF5 tornado carved a 14-mile path of destruction through southern Oklahoma City, wreaking havoc on the city of Moore. This deadly tornado caused $2 billion in damages, flattened homes, and tragically claimed 25 lives, including seven children, when a school wall collapsed. The Moore tornado, with wind speeds exceeding 200 mph, ranks among the deadliest in Oklahoma’s history.<\/p>\n

Just 11 days later, Oklahoma faced another disaster. The largest tornado ever recorded, coupled with severe rain and flooding, struck central Oklahoma. Known as the El Reno tornado, this monstrous storm measured 2.6 miles wide, killing nine people and causing flash flooding that took 14 more lives.<\/p>\n

2013 Oklahoma, tornadoes: Facts, FAQs, and how to help<\/h2>\n