The El Reno storm was the widest recorded tornado, 2.6 miles, in United States history. The EF5 twister was on the ground more than 16 miles before lifting.

The El Reno tornado, Joplin tornado and Tri-State tornado are among the biggest and most damaging twisters in U.S. history. Tornadoes can be more than a mile wide and have wind speeds greater than 300 ...

Tornado Video 2013: Veteran Storm Chasers Tim, Paul Samaras, Carl Young Killed by Tornadoes Tim and Paul Samaras and Carl Young were tracking a powerful EF-3 tornado when they died.