1955 Great Plains tornado outbreak
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| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Duration | May 25–26, 1955 |
| Tornado outbreak | |
| Tornadoes | 48 |
| Maximum rating | F5 tornado |
| Overall effects | |
| Damage | >$30.0 million |
| Areas affected | Central United States |
The 1955 Great Plains tornado outbreak was a deadly tornado outbreak that struck the southern and central U.S Great Plains States on May 25–26, 1955. It produced at least 48 tornadoes across seven states, including two F5 tornadoes in Blackwell, Oklahoma and Udall, Kansas that caused most of the casualties. The outbreak killed 102 people while injuring hundreds more. Unusual electromagnetic activity was observed, including St. Elmo's fire.