Tornado outbreak of May 22–23, 1981
An intense tornado outbreak occurred on May 22 in western and Central Oklahoma and on May 23 from eastern and central Oklahoma to central Iowa. A total of 43 tornadoes were confirmed during the two-day outbreak, of which 14 were recorded as strong or violent (F2 or greater on the Fujita Scale). The outbreak resulted in no fatalities and only 12 injuries from a tornado that touched down near Clinton, Oklahoma, which caused significant damage. The tornado outbreak overall left $32.8 million (1981 USD) in damage.
Path of the Binger, Oklahoma Tornado on May 22, 1981 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Duration | May 22–23, 1981 |
| Tornado outbreak | |
| Tornadoes | 43 |
| Maximum rating | F4 tornado |
| Overall effects | |
| Casualties | 12 injuries |
| Damage | $32.8 million (1981 USD) |
| Areas affected | Central United States |
Part of the tornado outbreaks of 1981 | |
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