Tornado: Highest Recorded Wind Speed in Tornado (via Doppler Radar)
| Record Value | 135 m/s (302 mph) |
|---|---|
| Date of Event | 3/5/1999 |
| Length of Record | ~1996-present |
| Geospatial Location | Bridge Creek Oklahoma [35°14'N, 97°44'W, elevation 416 m (1365 ft)] |
Reference
http://www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/#History
Discussion
Mobile Doppler radars such as the University of Oklahoma's Doppler on Wheels have remotely sensed tornado wind speeds above ground level as high as about 302 mph.
![Bridge Creek Oklahoma [35°14'N, 97°44'W, elevation 416 m (1365 ft)]](/files/bridgecreekok1.jpg "Highest Recorded Wind Speed in Bridge Creek Oklahoma")
![Bridge Creek Oklahoma [35°14'N, 97°44'W, elevation 416 m (1365 ft)]](/files/bridgecreekok2.jpg "Highest Recorded Wind Speed in Bridge Creek Oklahoma")
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