The May 3-4, 1999, tornado outbreak was among the worst disasters in Oklahoma's recent history. Here's a look at the damage:
Oklahoma and Cleveland counties
Homes destroyed: 1,780.
Homes damaged: 6,550.
Apartments destroyed: 473.
Apartments damaged: 568.
Businesses destroyed: 85.
Businesses damaged: 42.
Churches destroyed: 3.
Schools destroyed: 2.
Other counties
Homes destroyed: 534.
Homes damaged: 878.
Businesses destroyed: 79.
Businesses damaged: 54.
Churches destroyed: 2.
Public buildings destroyed: 4.
Public buildings damaged: 7.
Source: National Weather Service in Norman
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