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Tornado History

Oklahoma Tornado History

This page summarizes tornado history for Oklahoma. The local dataset contains 4,687 tornado records from 1950 through 2026, with a strongest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage) and at least $4.8B in reported property damage. The latest tornado record in this group is January 8, 2026. Across these records, NOAA lists 320 deaths and 4,789 injuries.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes4,687
Total Deaths320
Total Injuries4,789
Property Damage$4.8B
Avg Length3.9 mi
Avg Width187 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Oklahoma

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 60.9 tornadoes per year (95.5/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 1,870 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: 69 on May 10, 2010

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Summary: In Oklahoma, May is the most active month with 1,870 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

178119600

Summary: 2024 was the most active year with 178 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
EF1
F2
EF2
F3
EF3
F4
EF4
F5
EF5
Unknown
EFU

Summary: F0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 1,045 recorded events.

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.

$2.0B$200.8M$20.1M$0

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.

Oklahoma
Caddo
Cleveland
Osage
Canadian
Kiowa
Tulsa
Tillman
Pottawatomie
Lincoln
Kay
Mayes
Grady
Pittsburg
Ellis
Jackson
McClain
Garfield
Texas
Rogers

Summary: Oklahoma County has the highest count in this state group with 129 tornado records.

Historical Track Sketch

EF5 May 20, 20132013F5 May 25, 19551955F5 May 5, 19601960F5 May 5, 19601960F5 May 5, 19601960F5 March 26, 19761976F5 April 2, 19821982F5 April 2, 19821982F5 April 2, 19821982F5 May 25, 19551955EF5 May 24, 20112011F4 May 8, 20032003EF4 April 27, 20242024EF4 November 4, 20222022F4 October 5, 1970F4 October 5, 1970F4 October 5, 1970F4 April 29, 1984F4 April 29, 1984F4 April 29, 1984F4 April 29, 1984F4 April 26, 1991EF4 May 10, 2008EF4 May 6, 2024EF4 February 10, 2009F4 May 1, 1954F4 May 1, 1954F4 May 1, 1954F4 May 1, 1954F4 April 2, 1957F4 May 5, 1960F4 May 5, 1960F4 May 5, 1960F4 May 5, 1960F4 June 10, 1967F4 May 24, 1973F4 June 8, 1974F4 April 17, 1976F4 April 30, 1978F4 April 30, 1978F4 May 2, 1979F4 May 17, 1981F4 May 17, 1981F4 May 17, 1981F4 May 22, 1981F4 May 22, 1981F4 April 26, 1984F4 April 26, 1984F4 April 26, 1984F4 April 26, 1991F4 April 26, 1991F4 April 26, 1991F4 April 26, 1991F4 April 26, 1991EF4 May 9, 2016F4 April 24, 1993F4 April 28, 1950F4 May 25, 1955F4 April 2, 1956F4 April 3, 1956F4 April 2, 1957F4 September 14, 1957F4 September 14, 1957F4 September 14, 1957F4 January 22, 1957F4 May 24, 1957F4 May 24, 1957F4 May 9, 1959F4 May 4, 1960F4 May 4, 1960F4 May 4, 1960F4 May 4, 1960F4 May 5, 1960F4 May 5, 1961F4 May 25, 1962F4 May 26, 1962F4 March 16, 1965F4 March 16, 1965F4 April 27, 1966F4 April 27, 1966© OpenStreetMap contributors

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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
May 20, 2013EF5Cleveland, Oklahoma12 mi1900 yd24207$2.0B
May 25, 1955F5Kay, Oklahoma19.6 mi500 yd20280$25.0M
May 5, 1960F5Creek, Oklahoma9.5 mi800 yd581$2.5M
March 26, 1976F5Le Flore, Oklahoma11.9 mi440 yd264$2.5M
May 5, 1960F5Pottawatomie, Oklahoma33.6 mi800 yd00$2.5M
May 5, 1960F5Creek, Oklahoma28.7 mi800 yd00$2.5M
April 2, 1982F5Choctaw, Oklahoma22 mi500 yd025$2.5M
April 2, 1982F5McCurtain, Oklahoma7 mi500 yd04$2.5M
April 2, 1982F5McCurtain, Oklahoma24 mi500 yd00$2.5M
May 25, 1955F5Kay, Oklahoma8 mi660 yd00$250K
May 24, 2011EF5Canadian, Oklahoma39.6 mi1760 yd7112N/A
May 8, 2003F4Oklahoma, Oklahoma13.5 mi700 yd089$160.0M

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.