Tornado History

Cole Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Cole, Oklahoma as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 7 matching records from 2023 through 2024. The strongest matching rating is EF2 (Considerable damage), the latest matching tornado is April 27, 2024, and minimum reported property damage totals $539K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes7
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$539K
Avg Length3.7 mi
Avg Width244 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Cole, Oklahoma

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

Average 3.5 tornadoes per year (0.7/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF1 in Cole, Oklahoma with 0 deaths
2023 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 9.4 miles in Cole, Oklahoma
Widest tornado: 600.0 yards in Cole, Oklahoma
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Apr 27, 2024

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Cole, Oklahoma, April 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: 2023 was the most active year with 4 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 4 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.

$335K$34K$3K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2023 with at least $335K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF2 February 26, 20232023EF2 April 27, 20242024EF1 May 11, 20232023EF1 April 19, 20232023EF1 April 19, 20232023EF1 April 27, 20242024EF0 April 27, 20242024© 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
February 26, 2023EF2McClain, Oklahoma6.12 mi600 yd00$200K
April 27, 2024EF2McClain, Oklahoma4.9 mi125 yd00$200K
May 11, 2023EF1McClain, Oklahoma9.4 mi250 yd00$100K
April 19, 2023EF1McClain, Oklahoma2.2 mi400 yd00$30K
April 19, 2023EF1McClain, Oklahoma1.2 mi250 yd00$5K
April 27, 2024EF1McClain, Oklahoma0.5 mi40 yd00$2K
April 27, 2024EF0McClain, Oklahoma1.67 mi40 yd00$2K
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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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