The Night the F4 Tornado Tore Through Mulhall
The Untold Story of a Historic Oklahoma Tornado Outbreak
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On the night of May 3, 1999, a massive F4 tornado struck the small town of Mulhall, Oklahoma. As part of the Oklahoma-Kansas Tornado Outbreak, it was one of 74 tornadoes that touched down across the two states that night. The F5 tornado that ravaged parts of Bridge Creek, Moore, and other areas of the southern OKC metro is more well-known, but the Mulhall tornado was also a powerful and destructive force.
The Mulhall tornado touched down at approximately 9:30 p.m. CDT and traveled for 16 miles, reaching a width of one mile at its widest point. It destroyed or damaged over 100 homes and businesses, and left thousands of people without power. Miraculously, there were no fatalities reported in Mulhall, but several people were injured.
One of the most iconic images from the Mulhall tornado is a photograph taken by storm chaser Tim Samaras. The photo shows a large, wedge-shaped tornado approaching a farmhouse. The tornado is illuminated by lightning, and the farmhouse is dwarfed by the size of the storm. The photo has been widely reproduced and is considered one of the most iconic images of a tornado ever taken.
The Mulhall tornado was a powerful and destructive force, but it is also a reminder of the strength and resilience of the people of Oklahoma. In the aftermath of the storm, the community came together to help those who had been affected. And today, Mulhall is a thriving town that has rebuilt and recovered from the tornado.
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