Tornado History
Oklahoma Tornado History
This page summarizes tornado history for Oklahoma. The local dataset contains 5,012 tornado records from 1950 through 2026, with a strongest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage) and at least $5.9B in reported property damage. The latest tornado record in this group is May 27, 2026. Across these records, NOAA lists 364 deaths and 5,501 injuries.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Oklahoma
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 65.1 tornadoes per year (102.3/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 2,046 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF5 in Oklahoma with 24 deaths
2024 was the most active year with 178 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (972 events)
Longest tornado: 85.1 miles in Oklahoma
Widest tornado: 4,576.0 yards in Oklahoma
Most tornadoes in one day: 79 on May 3, 1999
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Oklahoma, May is the most active month with 2,046 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2024 was the most active year with 178 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2013 with at least $2.0B in NOAA-listed property damage.
Tornado Count By County
Compares the counties with the most tornado records in this state dataset.
Summary: Oklahoma County has the highest count in this state group with 139 tornado records.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2013 | EF5 | Cleveland, Oklahoma | 12 mi | 1900 yd | 24 | 207 | $2.0B |
| May 3, 1999 | F5 | Cleveland, Oklahoma | 10 mi | 1320 yd | 11 | 293 | $450.0M |
| May 3, 1999 | F5 | Grady, Oklahoma | 15 mi | 1760 yd | 12 | 39 | $90.0M |
| May 25, 1955 | F5 | Kay, Oklahoma | 19.6 mi | 500 yd | 20 | 280 | $25.0M |
| May 5, 1960 | F5 | Creek, Oklahoma | 9.5 mi | 800 yd | 5 | 81 | $2.5M |
| March 26, 1976 | F5 | Le Flore, Oklahoma | 11.9 mi | 440 yd | 2 | 64 | $2.5M |
| May 5, 1960 | F5 | Pottawatomie, Oklahoma | 33.6 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 5, 1960 | F5 | Creek, Oklahoma | 28.7 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| April 2, 1982 | F5 | Choctaw, Oklahoma | 22 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 25 | $2.5M |
| April 2, 1982 | F5 | McCurtain, Oklahoma | 7 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 4 | $2.5M |
| April 2, 1982 | F5 | McCurtain, Oklahoma | 24 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 25, 1955 | F5 | Kay, Oklahoma | 8 mi | 660 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
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- Oklahoma tornado history139
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Source And Limits
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.