Tornado History

Amber Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Amber, Oklahoma as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 6 matching records from 1999 through 2018. The strongest matching rating is F5 (Incredible damage), the latest matching tornado is May 2, 2018, and minimum reported property damage totals $90.0M.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes6
Total Deaths12
Total Injuries39
Property Damage$90.0M
Avg Length5.4 mi
Avg Width581 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Amber, Oklahoma

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

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F5 in Amber, Oklahoma with 12 deaths
2015 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 15 miles in Amber, Oklahoma
Widest tornado: 1,760.0 yards in Amber, Oklahoma
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 6, 2015

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Amber, Oklahoma, May is the most active month with 6 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 2015 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 2 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.

$90.0M$9.0M$900K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1999 with at least $90.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F5 May 3, 19991999EF3 May 6, 20152015EF1 May 2, 20182018EF1 May 2, 20182018F0 May 4, 20012001EF0 May 6, 20152015© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
May 3, 1999F5Grady, Oklahoma15 mi1760 yd1239$90.0M
May 6, 2015EF3Grady, Oklahoma10.3 mi1500 yd00N/A
May 2, 2018EF1Grady, Oklahoma5.5 mi100 yd00$20K
May 2, 2018EF1Grady, Oklahoma0.4 mi25 yd00$10K
May 4, 2001F0Grady, Oklahoma0.7 mi50 yd00N/A
May 6, 2015EF0Grady, Oklahoma0.3 mi50 yd00N/A
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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.

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