Seven Years Ago Today: The Moore, OK Tornado

news image
Top Stories
20 May 2020 3:00 AM
                On May 20th, 2013, a powerful EF-5 tornado moved through the city of Moore, Oklahoma, leading to 24 fatalities and leaving behind a trail of incredible destruction. This is also the most recent EF-5 tornado to strike the United States. Here's a look at the deadly twister: https://youtu.be/abih_NHDjik And the destruction that followed it: https://youtu.be/sgTAlz0X8IU The tornado was on the ground for about 14 miles before moving through the densely-populated Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, where it killed several children at the Plaza Towers Elementary School when a wall collapsed during the tornado. After originating near Newcastle just before 3pm CDT that day, the tornado moved through Moore before dissipating in southeast Oklahoma City around 3:35pm CDT. At its peak, the tornado was over a mile wide. The National Weather Service office in Norman, Oklahoma has more detailed information on the tornado here. https://youtu.be/eJhX4MXAtns Here are more first-hand accounts from people who witnessed this tornado, including WeatherNation field correspondent Ben McMillan. Stay with WeatherNation for the latest on severe weather.
All Weather News
More
Hurricane Erin Weakens A Bit This Morning

Hurricane Erin Weakens A Bit This Morning

After a slow start, tropical activity in the

17 Aug 2025 6:00 PM
More Tropical Waves to Watch This Week

More Tropical Waves to Watch This Week

It can be jarring how quickly things can chan

17 Aug 2025 6:00 PM
Two Cold Fronts Moving Into the Northeast

Two Cold Fronts Moving Into the Northeast

The first of two important cold fronts to mov

17 Aug 2025 3:55 PM
Several Megafires Burning in the West, More Dry T-Storms Possible

Several Megafires Burning in the West, More Dry T-Storms Possible

Numerous wildfires continue to burn across th

17 Aug 2025 3:45 PM
Record Highs Chased Back to the West This Week

Record Highs Chased Back to the West This Week

As the lower 48 continues to play literal hot

17 Aug 2025 2:20 PM
Rounds of Storms: Northern Plains to the Great Lakes

Rounds of Storms: Northern Plains to the Great Lakes

The summer pattern across the Midwest has yet

17 Aug 2025 10:30 AM
Monsoonal Moisture Returns to the Southwest

Monsoonal Moisture Returns to the Southwest

The heat dome that affected the southwest for

17 Aug 2025 2:30 AM