Tornado History
Norman Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Norman, Oklahoma as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 12 matching records from 1999 through 2023. The strongest matching rating is EF4 (Devastating damage), the latest matching tornado is February 26, 2023, and minimum reported property damage totals $50.1M.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Norman, Oklahoma
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF4 in Norman, Oklahoma with 1 deaths
1999 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 20 miles in Norman, Oklahoma
Widest tornado: 900.0 yards in Norman, Oklahoma
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 10, 2010
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Norman, Oklahoma, May is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1999 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.
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.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2023 with at least $50.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
This map covers the wider location—not your exact property.Measure the closest recorded track to a street address in or near Norman, Oklahoma.
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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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2010 | EF4 | Cleveland, Oklahoma | 17 mi | 880 yd | 1 | 32 | N/A |
| February 26, 2023 | EF2 | Cleveland, Oklahoma | 20 mi | 900 yd | 0 | 12 | $50.0M |
| May 29, 2013 | EF1 | Cleveland, Oklahoma | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $40K |
| October 26, 2021 | EF1 | Cleveland, Oklahoma | 6.6 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 2, 2018 | EF1 | Cleveland, Oklahoma | 8 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| May 21, 2019 | EF1 | Cleveland, Oklahoma | 4.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $6K |
| June 12, 2009 | EF1 | Cleveland, Oklahoma | 2.2 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 10, 2010 | EF1 | Cleveland, Oklahoma | 5.5 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 13, 2012 | EF1 | Cleveland, Oklahoma | 5 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 20 | N/A |
| October 21, 2017 | EF0 | Cleveland, Oklahoma | 1.4 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 3, 1999 | F0 | Cleveland, Oklahoma | 4 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $1K |
| May 4, 1999 | F0 | Cleveland, Oklahoma | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $1K |
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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.