Tornado outbreak of April 27–29, 1912
| Type | Tornado outbreak |
|---|---|
| Duration | April 27–28, 1912 |
| Tornadoes confirmed | 26 |
| Max. rating1 | F4 tornado |
| Duration of tornado outbreak2 | Approximately 24 hours |
| Fatalities | ≥ 47 fatalities, ≥ 175 injuries |
| Damage | |
| 1Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale 2Time from first tornado to last tornado | |
From April 27–29, 1912, a major tornado outbreak generated at least six violent tornadoes in Oklahoma, with near-constant activity until early the next day. At least 15 cities were affected, 40 people died, and 120 others were injured. Tornado researcher Thomas P. Grazulis considered this outbreak to be among the worst on record in the state of Oklahoma, as measured by fatalities and violent tornadoes. At least five strong tornadoes affected Washita County, Oklahoma, during this outbreak.