Tornado History
Beckham Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Beckham, Oklahoma. The records below identify 75 tornadoes from 1950 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $33.8M, with 1 deaths and 14 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Beckham, Oklahoma
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 1.0 tornadoes per year (1.0/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 33 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF2 in Beckham, Oklahoma with 1 deaths
2001 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (13 events)
Longest tornado: 45.9 miles in Beckham, Oklahoma
Widest tornado: 1,320.0 yards in Beckham, Oklahoma
Most tornadoes in one day: 6 on Oct 9, 2001
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Beckham, Oklahoma, May is the most active month with 33 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2001 was the most active year with 6 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 2017 with at least $25.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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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 5, 2007 | EF3 | Beckham, Oklahoma | 2.5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 1 | $5.0M |
| April 26, 1962 | F3 | Beckham, Oklahoma | 3.6 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 16, 1977 | F3 | Beckham, Oklahoma | 10.3 mi | 1320 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 16, 1977 | F3 | Beckham, Oklahoma | 6.5 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 16, 2017 | EF2 | Beckham, Oklahoma | 15 mi | 1000 yd | 1 | 10 | $25.0M |
| May 16, 1982 | F2 | Beckham, Oklahoma | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 4, 1950 | F2 | Beckham, Oklahoma | 5.6 mi | 293 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 2, 1968 | F2 | Beckham, Oklahoma | 1.4 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 4, 1959 | F2 | Beckham, Oklahoma | 9.6 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 | $2K |
| April 15, 2003 | F1 | Beckham, Oklahoma | 1.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 | $1.0M |
| August 17, 1994 | F1 | Beckham, Oklahoma | 2 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| June 8, 1955 | F1 | Beckham, Oklahoma | 1 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
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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.