Oklahoma Storm Shelters

With hurricanes and tornados getting more destructive year after year, homeowners in hurricane and tornado-prone locations must think about adding a storm shelter to their property.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Organization, tornadoes, considered to be nature’s most violent storms, are more common in the United States than in any other country in the world. Here are some facts that you should know about tornadoes in the United States:

In 2013, an EF5 tornado ravaged Oklahoma City. It was one of the strongest tornadoes we’d seen in decades; a similar tornado was recorded in the 1950s. An EF5 tornado is considered the worst type of tornado with wind speeds of over 200mph—even touching 250mph.

Tornado season is just around the corner. With a weather warm up on the horizon, now is a great time to get prepared for turbulent spring weather. Below are some tips to help you prepare for the tornado season:

According to the records maintained by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 171 tornadoes have occurred in Oklahoma City between 1890 and 2019. These have been of varying magnitudes, with the most severe ones resulting in an alarmingly high death toll and a lot of destruction.