Tornado History
Major Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Major, Oklahoma. The records below identify 53 tornadoes from 1951 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $4.0M, with 4 deaths and 17 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Major, Oklahoma
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.7 tornadoes per year (1.1/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 23 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF2 in Major, Oklahoma with 2 deaths
2017 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (12 events)
Longest tornado: 20.3 miles in Major, Oklahoma
Widest tornado: 1,760.0 yards in Major, Oklahoma
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Jun 13, 2007
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Major, Oklahoma, May is the most active month with 23 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2017 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 1979 with at least $2.8M 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 2, 1979 | F4 | Major, Oklahoma | 13.7 mi | 880 yd | 1 | 15 | $2.5M |
| October 31, 1984 | F3 | Major, Oklahoma | 16 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 26, 1970 | F3 | Major, Oklahoma | 1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $30 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF3 | Major, Oklahoma | 4.7 mi | 600 yd | 1 | 0 | N/A |
| April 8, 1956 | F2 | Major, Oklahoma | 14.2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 2, 1979 | F2 | Major, Oklahoma | 20.3 mi | 1760 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| October 31, 1984 | F2 | Major, Oklahoma | 8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 5, 2026 | EF2 | Major, Oklahoma | 7.1 mi | 300 yd | 2 | 0 | $50K |
| May 7, 1961 | F2 | Major, Oklahoma | 4.9 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 12, 1991 | F2 | Major, Oklahoma | 9 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 25, 1965 | F2 | Major, Oklahoma | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| June 20, 1951 | F1 | Major, Oklahoma | 0 mi | 33 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.