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There Hasn’t Been A Single Tornado In Oklahoma Yet This Year And It’s Breaking Records

Oklahoma is experiencing a historic tornado drought with zero tornadoes recorded so far in 2018.

Published Apr 26, 2018

Written by 

Ashley Wehrli

Good news, Oklahomans! The Sooner State is experiencing a tornado drought and for the first time in history, we've had zero tornadoes this far into the year.

As a state that is normally setting records for massive tornadoes, it's nice to be on the other side of the coin for once. On April 26, 2018, Oklahoma broke a record for going the entire year so far without a tornado.

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On average, Oklahoma sees about 12 tornadoes during the month of April. In 2012 we experienced the most ever in the month of April with 54.

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Needless to say, we are off to a good start in 2018. As a state with some of the highest tornado odds per square mile, we'll gladly take our tornado drought with a smile.

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But remember, May is normally our most active month for tornadic activity. Always be prepared and stay up-to-date on the latest weather alerts.

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Please note: Next Tuesday/Wednesday look volatile for Oklahoma. Please stay alert and have plans in place for severe weather.

Oklahoma has seen its fair share of deadly tornadoes. Take a look at this up-close footage of a violent tornado in Katie, Oklahoma, in 2016.

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