Tornado History
Canadian Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Canadian, Oklahoma. The records below identify 109 tornadoes from 1951 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of EF5 (Incredible damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $22.7M, with 19 deaths and 180 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Canadian, Oklahoma
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 1.5 tornadoes per year (1.3/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 56 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF3 in Canadian, Oklahoma with 8 deaths
1999 was the most active year with 12 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (22 events)
Longest tornado: 39.6 miles in Canadian, Oklahoma
Widest tornado: 4,576.0 yards in Canadian, Oklahoma
Most tornadoes in one day: 12 on May 3, 1999
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Canadian, Oklahoma, May is the most active month with 56 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 12 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 2007 with at least $3.6M 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 24, 2011 | EF5 | Canadian, Oklahoma | 39.6 mi | 1760 yd | 7 | 112 | N/A |
| May 24, 1973 | F4 | Canadian, Oklahoma | 13.3 mi | 300 yd | 2 | 4 | $2.5M |
| April 30, 1978 | F4 | Canadian, Oklahoma | 5.7 mi | 1760 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 22, 1981 | F4 | Canadian, Oklahoma | 4.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| April 20, 1974 | F3 | Canadian, Oklahoma | 5.2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 25, 2019 | EF3 | Canadian, Oklahoma | 2.2 mi | 75 yd | 2 | 29 | $400K |
| May 31, 2013 | EF3 | Canadian, Oklahoma | 16.2 mi | 4576 yd | 8 | 26 | $300K |
| May 29, 2004 | F2 | Canadian, Oklahoma | 9.8 mi | 1760 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| March 29, 2007 | EF2 | Canadian, Oklahoma | 7.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 5 | $500K |
| April 14, 1953 | F2 | Canadian, Oklahoma | 16.2 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 3, 1956 | F2 | Canadian, Oklahoma | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 17, 1983 | F2 | Canadian, Oklahoma | 10 mi | 200 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.