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Highest tornado wind speed measured

The current highest tornado wind speed measured record is 302 mph, held by 1999 Bridge Creek-Moore tornado, set on May 3, 1999. Last checked October 9, 2026.

302

mph

1999 Bridge Creek-Moore tornado

Bridge Creek, Oklahoma, United States, 1999

Holder
1999 Bridge Creek-Moore tornado
Record
302 mph
Metric
486 km/h
Exact figure
486 km/h (302 mph)
Location
Bridge Creek, Oklahoma, United States
Date set
May 3, 1999
Recognized by
World Meteorological Organization
Last checked
October 9, 2026

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