Tornado History
McClain Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on McClain, Oklahoma. The records below identify 84 tornadoes from 1953 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $27.8M, with 4 deaths and 112 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for McClain, Oklahoma
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 1.1 tornadoes per year (2.8/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 33 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in McClain, Oklahoma with 2 deaths
2023 was the most active year with 11 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (23 events)
Longest tornado: 20 miles in McClain, Oklahoma
Widest tornado: 1,320.0 yards in McClain, Oklahoma
Most tornadoes in one day: 6 on Apr 19, 2023
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In McClain, Oklahoma, May is the most active month with 33 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2023 was the most active year with 11 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 1999 with at least $10.0M 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 3, 1999 | F4 | McClain, Oklahoma | 5 mi | 1320 yd | 1 | 17 | $10.0M |
| May 24, 2011 | EF4 | McClain, Oklahoma | 17.6 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 61 | N/A |
| May 24, 2011 | EF4 | McClain, Oklahoma | 9.6 mi | 650 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 20, 2013 | EF4 | McClain, Oklahoma | 1.85 mi | 1280 yd | 0 | 5 | N/A |
| April 19, 2023 | EF3 | McClain, Oklahoma | 10.9 mi | 1200 yd | 1 | 2 | $4.0M |
| November 19, 1973 | F3 | McClain, Oklahoma | 10.8 mi | 500 yd | 2 | 18 | $2.5M |
| March 13, 1990 | F2 | McClain, Oklahoma | 20 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 | $2.5M |
| May 25, 1997 | F2 | McClain, Oklahoma | 6 mi | 1320 yd | 0 | 2 | $900K |
| January 8, 2026 | EF2 | McClain, Oklahoma | 6.5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $400K |
| March 13, 1953 | F2 | McClain, Oklahoma | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| June 11, 1982 | F2 | McClain, Oklahoma | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 13, 1990 | F2 | McClain, Oklahoma | 15 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
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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.