Tornado History

Cordell Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Cordell, Oklahoma as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 7 matching records from 2001 through 2024. The strongest matching rating is F3 (Severe damage), the latest matching tornado is April 30, 2024, and minimum reported property damage totals $100.4M.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes7
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries9
Property Damage$100.4M
Avg Length3.2 mi
Avg Width180 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Cordell, Oklahoma

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

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Cordell, Oklahoma with 0 deaths
2001 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 8.8 miles in Cordell, Oklahoma
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Cordell, Oklahoma
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 5, 2001

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Cordell, Oklahoma, May is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 2001 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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Summary: F0 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.

$100.0M$10.0M$1.0M$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2001 with at least $100.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 October 9, 20012001EF2 May 7, 20192019EF1 April 30, 20242024F0 May 5, 20012001F0 May 5, 20012001EF0 August 18, 20072007EFU May 7, 20192019© 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
October 9, 2001F3Washita, Oklahoma6 mi500 yd09$100.0M
May 7, 2019EF2Washita, Oklahoma8.8 mi400 yd00$120K
April 30, 2024EF1Washita, Oklahoma2.53 mi200 yd00$250K
May 5, 2001F0Washita, Oklahoma0.1 mi15 yd00N/A
May 5, 2001F0Washita, Oklahoma0.5 mi75 yd00N/A
August 18, 2007EF0Washita, Oklahoma4 mi30 yd00N/A
May 7, 2019EFUWashita, Oklahoma0.5 mi40 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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