Tornado History
Garvin Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Garvin, Oklahoma. The records below identify 69 tornadoes from 1953 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $15.5M, with 6 deaths and 24 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Garvin, Oklahoma
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.9 tornadoes per year (1.5/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 32 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Garvin, Oklahoma with 5 deaths
1977 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (13 events)
Longest tornado: 28 miles in Garvin, Oklahoma
Widest tornado: 600.0 yards in Garvin, Oklahoma
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on May 19, 1977
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Garvin, Oklahoma, May is the most active month with 32 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1977 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 1990 with at least $5.0M 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 9, 2016 | EF4 | Garvin, Oklahoma | 8.9 mi | 400 yd | 1 | 0 | $1.0M |
| April 19, 1972 | F4 | Garvin, Oklahoma | 10.1 mi | 33 yd | 5 | 3 | $25K |
| February 17, 1961 | F3 | Garvin, Oklahoma | 2 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 1 | $2.5M |
| March 13, 1990 | F3 | Garvin, Oklahoma | 1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| June 5, 1953 | F3 | Garvin, Oklahoma | 16.9 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 5, 1960 | F3 | Garvin, Oklahoma | 7.3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 19, 1973 | F2 | Garvin, Oklahoma | 16.8 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 2 | $2.5M |
| February 22, 1975 | F2 | Garvin, Oklahoma | 3.3 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 14 | $2.5M |
| March 13, 1990 | F2 | Garvin, Oklahoma | 28 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 24, 1957 | F2 | Garvin, Oklahoma | 10 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 5, 1961 | F2 | Garvin, Oklahoma | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| May 2, 1984 | F2 | Garvin, Oklahoma | 2.5 mi | 77 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
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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.