Tornado History
Choctaw Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Choctaw, Oklahoma. The records below identify 31 tornadoes from 1954 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $7.9M, with 0 deaths and 43 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Choctaw, Oklahoma
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.7/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 10 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Choctaw, Oklahoma with 0 deaths
2016 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 22 miles in Choctaw, Oklahoma
Widest tornado: 3,100.0 yards in Choctaw, Oklahoma
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on May 9, 2016
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Choctaw, Oklahoma, May is the most active month with 10 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2016 was the most active year with 4 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 2016 with at least $3.2M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 1982 | F5 | Choctaw, Oklahoma | 22 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 25 | $2.5M |
| May 4, 1960 | F4 | Choctaw, Oklahoma | 3.4 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 3 | $250K |
| May 4, 1960 | F4 | Choctaw, Oklahoma | 7.6 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 9, 2016 | EF3 | Choctaw, Oklahoma | 10.4 mi | 3100 yd | 0 | 2 | $3.0M |
| April 30, 1954 | F3 | Choctaw, Oklahoma | 1 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 12 | $250K |
| April 2, 1982 | F3 | Choctaw, Oklahoma | 8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 5, 1961 | F3 | Choctaw, Oklahoma | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| November 4, 2022 | EF2 | Choctaw, Oklahoma | 18.8 mi | 1700 yd | 0 | 1 | $900K |
| November 22, 1983 | F2 | Choctaw, Oklahoma | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 5, 1961 | F2 | Choctaw, Oklahoma | 3.8 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 9, 2016 | EF1 | Choctaw, Oklahoma | 6.1 mi | 650 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 28, 2026 | EF1 | Choctaw, Oklahoma | 8.5 mi | 550 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
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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.