2024 Sulphur tornado

In the late evening hours of April 27, 2024, a strong and destructive EF3-rated tornado moved through the community of Sulphur, located in the state of Oklahoma. The tornado, known as the Sulphur tornado, was part of a larger tornado outbreak across the United States in late-April 2024. The tornado killed one person in Sulphur and injured thirty others along a 9.9-mile (15.9 km) path, while producing heavy damage within the city limits of Sulphur. The tornado inflicted damage that would later be determined to total in excess of $10 million (2024 USD).

The tornado touched down within the bounds of the Chickasaw National Recreation Area shortly before 10:40 p.m., tracking towards Sulphur while slowly strengthening. The tornado would reach EF3 intensity as it entered into the southern portions of the town, heavily damaging buildings and killing one person who was sheltering inside a sports lounge. The tornado damaged over 75 buildings and businesses in Sulphur before leaving the town; over thirty more people were injured in residential areas located in the northern portions of the town. The tornado weakened as it left the city limits of Sulphur, dissipating 14 minutes after touching down. The tornado reached a peak width of 440 yards (400 m), and retained peak estimated wind speeds of approximately 165 miles per hour (266 km/h).