Tornado History

Hector Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Hector, Oklahoma as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 2 matching records from 2019 through 2026. The strongest matching rating is EF3 (Severe damage), the latest matching tornado is March 6, 2026, and minimum reported property damage totals $3.0M.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes2
Total Deaths2
Total Injuries2
Property Damage$3.0M
Avg Length5.6 mi
Avg Width700 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Hector, Oklahoma

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

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 1 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF3 in Hector, Oklahoma with 2 deaths
2019 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (1 events)
Longest tornado: 6.8 miles in Hector, Oklahoma
Widest tornado: 950.0 yards in Hector, Oklahoma
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on May 20, 2019

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Hector, Oklahoma, May is the most active month with 1 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 2019 was the most active year with 1 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 1 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.

$3.0M$300K$30K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2026 with at least $3.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF3 March 6, 20262026EF1 May 20, 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
March 6, 2026EF3Okmulgee, Oklahoma6.8 mi950 yd22$3.0M
May 20, 2019EF1Okmulgee, Oklahoma4.4 mi450 yd00$25K
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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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