Tornado History
Kay Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Kay, Oklahoma. The records below identify 103 tornadoes from 1950 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $38.2M, with 20 deaths and 295 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Kay, Oklahoma
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 1.3 tornadoes per year (1.3/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 37 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F5 in Kay, Oklahoma with 20 deaths
1973 was the most active year with 7 tornadoes
The 1950s had the most tornado activity (22 events)
Longest tornado: 21.5 miles in Kay, Oklahoma
Widest tornado: 1,500.0 yards in Kay, Oklahoma
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Apr 17, 1978
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Kay, Oklahoma, May is the most active month with 37 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1973 was the most active year with 7 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 1955 with at least $25.5M 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 25, 1955 | F5 | Kay, Oklahoma | 19.6 mi | 500 yd | 20 | 280 | $25.0M |
| May 25, 1955 | F5 | Kay, Oklahoma | 8 mi | 660 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 2, 1956 | F4 | Kay, Oklahoma | 15.1 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| March 16, 1965 | F4 | Kay, Oklahoma | 10.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 26, 1991 | F3 | Kay, Oklahoma | 9 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| March 26, 1961 | F3 | Kay, Oklahoma | 8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| November 17, 1958 | F3 | Kay, Oklahoma | 20.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $30 |
| May 10, 2010 | EF3 | Kay, Oklahoma | 7 mi | 1500 yd | 0 | 1 | N/A |
| March 13, 1973 | F2 | Kay, Oklahoma | 16.5 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 1 | $2.5M |
| November 19, 1973 | F2 | Kay, Oklahoma | 13.7 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 6 | $2.5M |
| May 25, 1955 | F2 | Kay, Oklahoma | 2.7 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 22, 1964 | F2 | Kay, Oklahoma | 10.9 mi | 733 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.