Time Line 1960-1969

1960 May 5: F4 tornado kills 16 at Wilburton and Keota.

1961 May 5: F4 tornado kills 16 at Howe and Reichert.

1960-61: Second most tornadoes in consecutive years, 179.

1962: Warmest May of century, statewide-averaged temperature of 74.5 degrees.

1963: Warmest October of century, statewide-averaged temperature of 70.7 degrees.

1965: Tied for warmest December of century, statewide-averaged temperature of 46.5 degrees.