Tornado History
Jackson Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Jackson, Oklahoma. The records below identify 83 tornadoes from 1951 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $259.6M, with 4 deaths and 75 injuries recorded across the listed events.
Free address preview
Were any of these tornadoes close to your property?
Enter a street address in or near Jackson, Oklahoma to see the number of recorded tornadoes within 5 miles, the nearest track distance, and a property-centered preview.
No account or email required. Full detailed report: $15 one time.
Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Jackson, Oklahoma
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 1.1 tornadoes per year (0.9/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 47 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Jackson, Oklahoma with 2 deaths
1982 was the most active year with 9 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (18 events)
Longest tornado: 85.1 miles in Jackson, Oklahoma
Widest tornado: 2,000.0 yards in Jackson, Oklahoma
Most tornadoes in one day: 8 on May 11, 1982
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Jackson, Oklahoma, May is the most active month with 47 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1982 was the most active year with 9 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 1982 with at least $250.3M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
This map covers the wider location—not your exact property.Measure the closest recorded track to a street address in or near Jackson, Oklahoma.
Measure distance free
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 11, 1982 | F3 | Jackson, Oklahoma | 4 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 41 | $250.0M |
| May 20, 1977 | F3 | Jackson, Oklahoma | 10.4 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 3 | $2.5M |
| May 11, 1982 | F3 | Jackson, Oklahoma | 10 mi | 700 yd | 2 | 18 | $250K |
| June 7, 1960 | F3 | Jackson, Oklahoma | 0.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 16, 2015 | EF3 | Jackson, Oklahoma | 9.6 mi | 1600 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 29, 1970 | F2 | Jackson, Oklahoma | 85.1 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 29, 1980 | F2 | Jackson, Oklahoma | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 23, 2024 | EF2 | Jackson, Oklahoma | 15.1 mi | 2000 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| February 22, 1975 | F2 | Jackson, Oklahoma | 5.2 mi | 100 yd | 2 | 8 | $250K |
| April 2, 1957 | F2 | Jackson, Oklahoma | 5.2 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| April 23, 1961 | F2 | Jackson, Oklahoma | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 24, 1962 | F2 | Jackson, Oklahoma | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
Did any of these records occur near a property you care about?Use an exact street address for a property-centered preview around Jackson, Oklahoma.
Check a Jackson, Oklahoma address
Related Location Pages
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.