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EF4Historical Record

EF4 Tornado — Washita County, Oklahoma — May 25, 1962

Washita County, OK

250 yd wide7.2 mi longmoved E
Shaded band = damage-path width · animated dot traces direction of travel

Event stats

EF ratingEF4
Date & timeMay 25, 1962 · 6:28 PM
Path length7.2 mi
Max width250 yd
Injuries9
Fatalities0

Details

A EF4 tornado was recorded in Washita County, OK, tracking roughly 7.2 miles with a maximum width of about 250 yards. The historical record notes 9 injuries and no fatalities. Details are drawn from NOAA/SPC and may be incomplete or generalized.

Historical record from public weather datasets.

Record details

Counties affected
Washita County
Start coordinates
35.2700, -99.2000
End coordinates
35.3000, -99.0800
Source
NOAA/SPC
Data status
Historical Record

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