Tornado History

Watonga Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Watonga, Oklahoma as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 5 matching records from 1997 through 2024. The strongest matching rating is F2 (Considerable damage), the latest matching tornado is November 18, 2024, and minimum reported property damage totals $106K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes5
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$106K
Avg Length3.5 mi
Avg Width97 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Watonga, Oklahoma

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

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
October is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Watonga, Oklahoma with 0 deaths
1998 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 12 miles in Watonga, Oklahoma
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Watonga, Oklahoma
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Oct 4, 1998

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Watonga, Oklahoma, October is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 1998 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: F0 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.

$50K$5K$500$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1998 with at least $50K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 October 4, 19981998EF1 November 18, 20242024F1 May 3, 19991999F0 March 27, 19971997F0 October 4, 19981998© 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
October 4, 1998F2Blaine, Oklahoma12 mi200 yd00$50K
November 18, 2024EF1Blaine, Oklahoma1.66 mi100 yd00$50K
May 3, 1999F1Blaine, Oklahoma2 mi150 yd00$5K
March 27, 1997F0Blaine, Oklahoma0.1 mi10 yd00$550
October 4, 1998F0Blaine, Oklahoma1.5 mi25 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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