Tornado History

Fairfax Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Fairfax, Oklahoma as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 8 matching records from 1997 through 2018. The strongest matching rating is F3 (Severe damage), the latest matching tornado is October 7, 2018, and minimum reported property damage totals $425K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes8
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$425K
Avg Length9.4 mi
Avg Width519 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Fairfax, 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: F0 in Fairfax, Oklahoma with 0 deaths
1997 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 45 miles in Fairfax, Oklahoma
Widest tornado: 2,460.0 yards in Fairfax, Oklahoma
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on May 7, 1997

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Fairfax, 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: 1997 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 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.

$250K$25K$2K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2003 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 May 8, 20032003EF1 May 1, 20082008EF1 May 10, 20102010EF0 October 7, 20182018F0 May 7, 19971997F0 September 8, 19971997F0 July 17, 19971997EF0 May 23, 20112011© 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 8, 2003F3Osage, Oklahoma45 mi880 yd00$250K
May 1, 2008EF1Osage, Oklahoma17 mi450 yd00$75K
May 10, 2010EF1Osage, Oklahoma11 mi2460 yd00$50K
October 7, 2018EF0Osage, Oklahoma1.5 mi225 yd00$50K
May 7, 1997F0Osage, Oklahoma0.1 mi30 yd00N/A
September 8, 1997F0Osage, Oklahoma0.1 mi30 yd00N/A
July 17, 1997F0Osage, Oklahoma0.1 mi30 yd00N/A
May 23, 2011EF0Osage, Oklahoma0.1 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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