Tornado History
Pittsburg Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Pittsburg, Oklahoma. The records below identify 87 tornadoes from 1950 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $9.5M, with 1 deaths and 44 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Pittsburg, Oklahoma
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 1.1 tornadoes per year (1.4/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 34 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Pittsburg, Oklahoma with 1 deaths
1998 was the most active year with 9 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (25 events)
Longest tornado: 32.9 miles in Pittsburg, Oklahoma
Widest tornado: 3,000.0 yards in Pittsburg, Oklahoma
Most tornadoes in one day: 7 on Jun 8, 1998
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Pittsburg, Oklahoma, May is the most active month with 34 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1998 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 1970 with at least $2.5M 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 11, 1992 | F4 | Pittsburg, Oklahoma | 10 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 3 | $250K |
| May 19, 2025 | EF3 | Pittsburg, Oklahoma | 16 mi | 3000 yd | 0 | 1 | $500K |
| April 27, 1966 | F3 | Pittsburg, Oklahoma | 8 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 26, 1997 | F3 | Pittsburg, Oklahoma | 5 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 1 | $100K |
| June 11, 1970 | F2 | Pittsburg, Oklahoma | 5.2 mi | 440 yd | 1 | 14 | $2.5M |
| April 30, 2019 | EF2 | Pittsburg, Oklahoma | 10 mi | 1300 yd | 0 | 1 | $1.5M |
| May 10, 2008 | EF2 | Pittsburg, Oklahoma | 8.2 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| December 14, 1971 | F2 | Pittsburg, Oklahoma | 0.1 mi | 77 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 14, 1983 | F2 | Pittsburg, Oklahoma | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 11, 1992 | F2 | Pittsburg, Oklahoma | 6 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 10, 2008 | EF2 | Pittsburg, Oklahoma | 8 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| May 1, 1954 | F2 | Pittsburg, Oklahoma | 32.9 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 6 | $25K |
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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.