Tornado History

Bridge Creek Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Bridge Creek, Oklahoma as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 5 matching records from 2011 through 2023. The strongest matching rating is EF4 (Devastating damage), the latest matching tornado is May 11, 2023, and minimum reported property damage totals $2K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes5
Total Deaths1
Total Injuries48
Property Damage$2K
Avg Length7.1 mi
Avg Width530 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Bridge Creek, Oklahoma

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

Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF4 in Bridge Creek, Oklahoma with 1 deaths
2015 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 21 miles in Bridge Creek, Oklahoma
Widest tornado: 1,500.0 yards in Bridge Creek, Oklahoma
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 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 Bridge Creek, Oklahoma, May is the most active month with 5 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 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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EF3
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Summary: EF0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 3 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.

$2K$200$20$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2023 with at least $2K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF4 May 24, 20112011EF3 May 6, 20152015EF0 May 11, 20232023EF0 May 6, 20152015EF0 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 24, 2011EF4Grady, Oklahoma21 mi880 yd148N/A
May 6, 2015EF3Grady, Oklahoma10.3 mi1500 yd00N/A
May 11, 2023EF0Grady, Oklahoma0.26 mi30 yd00$2K
May 6, 2015EF0Grady, Oklahoma0.5 mi40 yd00N/A
May 6, 2015EF0Grady, Oklahoma3.5 mi200 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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