Tornado History

Selman Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Selman, Oklahoma as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 7 matching records from 1995 through 2019. The strongest matching rating is EF3 (Severe damage), the latest matching tornado is May 23, 2019, and minimum reported property damage totals $544K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes7
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries1
Property Damage$544K
Avg Length5.6 mi
Avg Width309 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Selman, Oklahoma

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

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Selman, Oklahoma with 0 deaths
1995 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 21 miles in Selman, Oklahoma
Widest tornado: 1,100.0 yards in Selman, Oklahoma
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Jun 8, 1995

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Selman, Oklahoma, May is the most active month with 3 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 1995 was the most active year with 1 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F1
EF1
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EFU

Summary: F1 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.

$500K$50K$5K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1995 with at least $500K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF3 May 23, 20082008EF2 November 16, 20152015F1 June 8, 19951995F1 October 19, 20052005EF1 May 23, 20192019EF1 April 14, 20122012EFU May 23, 20162016© 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 23, 2008EF3Harper, Oklahoma5 mi1100 yd00N/A
November 16, 2015EF2Harper, Oklahoma21 mi400 yd00$4K
June 8, 1995F1Harper, Oklahoma0.2 mi30 yd01$500K
October 19, 2005F1Harper, Oklahoma9 mi400 yd00$20K
May 23, 2019EF1Harper, Oklahoma2 mi150 yd00$20K
April 14, 2012EF1Harper, Oklahoma0.25 mi30 yd00N/A
May 23, 2016EFUHarper, Oklahoma2 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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