Tornado History
Murray Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Murray, Oklahoma. The records below identify 45 tornadoes from 1953 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $16.0M, with 3 deaths and 38 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Murray, Oklahoma
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (1.2/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 18 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Murray, Oklahoma with 1 deaths
1996 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (10 events)
Longest tornado: 16.2 miles in Murray, Oklahoma
Widest tornado: 1,500.0 yards in Murray, Oklahoma
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on Apr 21, 1996
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Murray, Oklahoma, April is the most active month with 18 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1996 was the most active year with 5 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 2024 with at least $10.2M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 19, 1972 | F4 | Murray, Oklahoma | 4.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 27, 2024 | EF3 | Murray, Oklahoma | 9.63 mi | 440 yd | 1 | 30 | $10.0M |
| May 9, 2016 | EF3 | Murray, Oklahoma | 15.1 mi | 1500 yd | 0 | 0 | $4.0M |
| April 2, 1957 | F2 | Murray, Oklahoma | 2 mi | 600 yd | 1 | 2 | $250K |
| May 13, 1983 | F2 | Murray, Oklahoma | 7 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| April 2, 1957 | F2 | Murray, Oklahoma | 5.7 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| November 17, 1958 | F2 | Murray, Oklahoma | 3.6 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 11, 1970 | F2 | Murray, Oklahoma | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| October 21, 1979 | F2 | Murray, Oklahoma | 1 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 11, 1992 | F2 | Murray, Oklahoma | 2 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| November 19, 1963 | F2 | Murray, Oklahoma | 1 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 7, 1995 | F1 | Murray, Oklahoma | 3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
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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.