Tornado History

Dale Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Dale, Oklahoma as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 13 matching records from 2007 through 2026. The strongest matching rating is EF3 (Severe damage), the latest matching tornado is April 3, 2026, and minimum reported property damage totals $248K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes13
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries35
Property Damage$248K
Avg Length2.7 mi
Avg Width175 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Dale, Oklahoma

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

Average 0.7 tornadoes per year (0.8/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF0 in Dale, Oklahoma with 0 deaths
2023 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 6.5 miles in Dale, Oklahoma
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Dale, Oklahoma
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Apr 26, 2024

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Dale, 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: 2023 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: EF0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 6 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.

$125K$12K$1K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2023 with at least $125K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF3 May 10, 20102010EF2 May 24, 20112011EF2 May 21, 20192019EF1 February 26, 20232023EF1 January 8, 20262026EF1 April 19, 20232023EF1 April 26, 20242024EF0 April 3, 20262026EF0 October 10, 20212021EF0 May 7, 20072007EF0 April 26, 20242024EF0 April 13, 20122012EF0 May 19, 20132013© 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 10, 2010EF3Pottawatomie, Oklahoma6.5 mi880 yd03N/A
May 24, 2011EF2Pottawatomie, Oklahoma2 mi50 yd032N/A
May 21, 2019EF2Pottawatomie, Oklahoma2.6 mi150 yd00N/A
February 26, 2023EF1Pottawatomie, Oklahoma5.75 mi440 yd00$75K
January 8, 2026EF1Pottawatomie, Oklahoma3.7 mi75 yd00$75K
April 19, 2023EF1Pottawatomie, Oklahoma1.85 mi400 yd00$50K
April 26, 2024EF1Pottawatomie, Oklahoma1.88 mi75 yd00$5K
April 3, 2026EF0Pottawatomie, Oklahoma4.6 mi40 yd00$20K
October 10, 2021EF0Pottawatomie, Oklahoma1.6 mi50 yd00$10K
May 7, 2007EF0Pottawatomie, Oklahoma0.1 mi20 yd00$8K
April 26, 2024EF0Pottawatomie, Oklahoma2.4 mi40 yd00$5K
April 13, 2012EF0Pottawatomie, Oklahoma0.2 mi20 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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