Tornado outbreak of April 27–29, 1912

Tornado outbreak of April 27–29, 1912
TypeTornado outbreak
DurationApril 27–28, 1912
Tornadoes
confirmed
26
Max. rating1F4 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.