10 Facts About Oklahoma

As much as you think you know Oklahoma, you might find out a few more interesting and historical facts about the state. From the hottest recorded temperatures to the state insect, see which of these facts you didn’t know about Oklahoma.

1. The first tornado warning and first tornado forecast in the U.S. happened at Tinker Air Force Base in 1948.

2. The highest recorded temperature in Oklahoma was 120 degrees in Tipton on June 24, 1994. The lowest recorded was -31 degrees in Nowata on February 10, 2011.

3. Oklahoma has 55,646 miles of shoreline, more than the Atlantic and Gulf coasts combined.

4. The only river in Oklahoma that flows north is the Poteau River.

5. Oklahoma City is only one of two capital cities to include the states name...Indianapolis is the other.

6. Oklahoma is the only state that produces iodine.

8. 24% of Oklahoma is covered by forest.

9. Cimarron County is the only county in the U.S. that touches four states: Texas, Colorado, New Mexico and Kansas.

10. The name "Oklahoma" comes from the Choctaw language and it means "red people."

Did you know ALL 10 facts? Comment below if you did or have any fun facts to add.

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10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About The State Of Oklahoma

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