On May 20, 2013, 12 years ago today, a supercell thunderstorm spawned an intense tornado that tore a 14-mile path from Newcastle to the city of Moore and the south side of Oklahoma City.

Twelve years ago, the last EF5 tornado to hit the United States tore through Moore, Oklahoma. The violent storm carved a path of destruction through neighborhoods, killing 24 people and injuring ...

Twelve years ago, the last EF5 tornado to hit the United States tore through Moore, Oklahoma. The violent storm carved a path of destruction through neighborhoods, killing 24 people and injuring ...

A 2021 study found that nearly a quarter of all tornadoes contain winds in the EF4 or EF5 range - greater than 165 mph. In reality, less than 1 percent of tornadoes earn "violent" EF4 or EF5 ratings.

Twelve years ago, the last EF5 tornado to hit the United States tore through Moore, Oklahoma. The violent storm carved a path of destruction through neighborhoods, killing 24 people and injuring ...

She survived the last EF5 tornado at age 8. 12 years later, she's studying to be a meteorologist. Aria Vargyas was just 8 years old when her school, Briarwood Elementary, collapsed around her.