Some Pictures of the May 3, 1999 Oklahoma City area tornado destruction. These really do not show   the extent of the damage. A path close to a mile wide was cut through the South west to North-east   side of Oklahoma City and several surrounding communities. Large Old trees uprooted or broken in   half, entire housing districs destroyed, cars tossed like toys and wrapped around poles. This was a   category F5 tornado. The worst with top speeds around 300 miles per hour. Pavement was even   sucked off roadways. The cleanup is well under way, and it looks much better today, but it will be   many months until the rebuilding is finished. Sadly about 44 people lost there lives. This shows the forming of the tornado, the tornado, and the damage. (click picture for larger image) The destruction photos courtesy bschwabe who also has a QB page here The tornado formation photos courtesy the Vortex-99 group. Click here for more info on them More destruction pictures of this tornado can be seen here. Before and After pictures of the Oklahoma City Bombing April 19, 1995. Before the Bombing (courtesy The Oklahoman - Oklahoma City Newspaper at www.oklahoman.com) After the bombing (courtesy kwtv Channel 9 oklahoma city. at www.kwtv.com)